This Week on MNN: Let freedom ring! It’s July 4th week and MNN’s on!
It’s a short work week for lots of folks, but no worries, MNN’s long on quality programming. “The Facts” goes global and explores the big issues of war and racism, while Letitia James on “Community Board 8 Speaks” discusses her vision for helping New Yorkers in her role as public advocate. New York sports figure Billy Goodwin, former St. John’s basketball captain, joins “GingerNewYork” as they discuss their legendary NY team. Plus, if you’re looking for a celebrity fix, tune into “Aladino” and “Fashion Week Take 1”to watch A-listers at play, and even learn how to live like one.
“Aladino”
Monday, June 29, 5:00 pm
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Host Alain Bin Naim, celebrity interviewer, comedian, journalist, and real estate broker, better known as Aladino, gets advice from celebrity designer Jo Lance on how to stage his next apartment for sale.
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“The Facts: Genocides I Know”
Tuesday, July 30, 11:30 pm
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Each episode of “The Facts” is either a music-story (using composed and improvised music and story), or a rehearsal for a music-story, or a discussion between scholars and experts. For the rest of June, “The Facts” examines racism and the situation of women. This week’s episode is a music-story about the effects of war and racism. With Lenore Von Stein as narrator and singer, Beth Griffith as singer, Andrew Bolotowsky on flute, and Bern Nix on guitar.
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“The Facts” on the Web
“The Facts” on Facebook
“The Facts” on YouTube
“The Facts” on LinkedIn
“Fashion Week Take 1”
Thursday, July 4, 8:00 pm
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There are few events more New York than Fashion Week, and “Fashion Week Take 1” takes you backstage and onto the runways to meet models, designers, and stylists, including Nicole Miller, Pamella Roland, Kelly Rutherford, and others. And since it’s shot in one take, look out for fashion faux pas and flubs throughout the show.
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“Fashion Week Take 1” on Twitter
“Gotta Run with Will”
Thursday, July 2, 9:30 pm
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The indefatigable Maria D. Romano joins Will on “Gotta Run with Will.” Christened the “Queen of Queens” for her ongoing work with disadvantaged youth and her founding of the Quick Silver Striders running club, Maria was the recipient of the prestigious New York Road Runners (NYRR) Joe Kleinerman Award, in honor of the NYRR founding member and beloved employee.
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“Gotta Run with Will” on Facebook
“Gotta Run with Will” on YouTube
“Gotta Run with Will” on Twitter
“Community Board 8 Speaks”
Thursday, July 2, 9:30 pm
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“Community Board 8 Speaks” tackles weighty issues that impact New Yorkers. This week, Letitia (Tish) James, the Public Advocate for the City of New York, shares her vision for the office and strategies for helping the City's residents with quality of life issues.
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“Community Board 8 Speaks” on the Web
“Community Board 8 Speaks” on Twitter
“Community Board 8 Speaks” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork”
Friday, July 3, 2:00 pm
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A replay of the second half of the two-part episode with famed St. John’s Basketball captain Billy Goodwin. Watch Billy, joined by Sammy Albano, as they discuss the legendary team under Coach Lou Carnesecca.
Originally from Harlem, Billy Goodwin led the St. John's men's basketball team to several victories, including the historic Big East Tournament win over Boston College that landed him the “Sports Illustrated” cover in 1983. A solid athlete and point guard at St. John’s, Goodwin was a third-round draft choice of the Milwaukee Bucks, and then played for the high ranking Nice (France) Professional Basketball Club.
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“GingerNewYork” on Facebook
“GingerNewYork” on YouTube
“GingerNewYork” on Twitter
