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This week on MNN: Soulful jazz on “GingerNewYork,” politics and fitness on “Gotta Run with Will,” Alain Bin Naim and “Aladino,” and “The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat, Part 2”
February 23, 2015
Actor, singer, writer Leigh Fitzjames on “GingerNewYork,” State Senator and long-distance runner Bill Perkins on “Gotta Run with Will,” and celebrity interviewer Alain Bin Naim and his weekly show, “Aladino.” Plus the conclusion of “The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat, Part 2.”
Clip of the Week “Both Sides of the Bars: Inside and In-Debt—Debt and the Criminal Justice System”
In a relatively recent shift, incarcerated individuals are fined for fees related to their court and prison times. Regardless of their or their families’ abilities to pay, fines and other fiscal burdens including child support, accumulate while serving prison terms. At odds with society’s desire...
YC Spotlight: #KnowYourRights #WorkingtheSystem
February 19, 2015
The Youth Channel covers the recent “Beyond Knowing your Rights” event—where community leaders, lawyers, and family members who’ve lost others to police violence gathered in prayer, remembrance, and information-sharing.
Saturday, MNN's "Inside New York" will broadcast one of our early Black History Month interviews with theatre legends, Garland Lee Thompson, Woodie King, Jr. and Paul Robeson, Jr. Tune in to MNN!
February 18, 2015
Saturday, February 21st, MNN's "INSIDE NEW YORK" Celebrates Black History Month
March Film Club Presents An In-Depth Look at Black Women's Contributions to Civil Rights Era
February 17, 2015
Join us for the screening of "Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights," the first film of its kind to focus exclusively on black women's contributions and experiences during the Civil Rights era.
Friday, February 27: A Photographic Exhibit by Dominican Photographers
February 17, 2015
The Firehouse Community kicks off the world premiere of "Who am I/¿Quien Soy?" with a photographic exhibit celebrating Dominican heritage.
This week on MNN: Looking good on “GingerNY” and feeling great on “Gotta Run with Will.” Plus Tuesday don’t miss “The Facts” and legendary Joe Franklin retrospective
February 16, 2015
Looking good on “GingerNY” with makeup artist Jacob Hyzer, and feeling great on “Gotta Run with Will” as guest Keila Merino runs to help the homeless. Plus Tuesday don’t miss “The Facts: Carolyn as a Scapegoat Part I” and a retrospective of legendary NY tv talk show host Joe Franklin
Clip of the Week: “The Kristal Hart Show”
February 13, 2015
MNN prepares you for this weekend’s Westminster Dog Show by rewinding to last year’s show!
YC Spotlight: Community Journalist Janet Perez and #KingsbridgeArmory #Gentrification
February 12, 2015
As part of a semester-long project, Youth Channel Community Journalist Janet Perez contributes a video and accompanying story spotlighting the Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment project.