The MNN El Barrio Firehouse is committed to community building. Toward this goal, the Firehouse presents a variety of events on social justice issues to encourage dialogue and collaboration among activists, artists, neighborhood residents, and local cultural and media organizations. Hosted in the George C. Stoney Community Studio, activities include panel discussions, book presentations, cultural performances, film screenings and community celebrations.
Community Events
April - GASODUCTO
In April, the Dialogue was about the GASODUCTO, the 93-mile gas pipeline proposed for Puerto Rico.
March - Women Media Activists
In March, Esther Armah, Magdalena Gomez, Jessica Green, and Elisha Miranda media activists and artists presented their varied media work in radio, television, print, theater, film and the Internet.
February - Racism in US Media
The inaugural event in February featured journalist and co-author of News for All the People, Juan Gonzalez, and hip hop performance artist, Bryonn Bain discussing Racism in the US Media.