Sunday on MNN: Reinventing an Image

We are living in a time when our country seems to be the most divided. The United States has been the face of Democracy and inclusiveness, but that image has begun to fade as citizens reveal what really goes on in America. This Sunday, tune in to see programming about what it’s like to be targeted because of something as simple as an identity.

Tune in Sunday starting at 8pm on MNN1(Spectrum 34 & 1995, RCN 82, FiOS 33), MNNHD(Spectrum 1993) or stream it live on mnn.org!

8pm - The Radical Imagination: Imagining the Political Artistry and Revolutionary Poetry of Immortal Technique

For decades, rap music has undergone countless amounts of backlash from political figures and activists–amongst many others. Despite all of the criticism, the genre of music has become an outlet for many artists to express their upbringings in violent and grim environments.

This Sunday on “The Radical Imagination,” host Jim Vrettos is joined by Felipe Coronel, also known as Immortal Technique, to discuss the his musical artistry and how rap music has been misconstrued by many.

9:00pm - Both Sides of the Bars: The Fight for Our Leaders of Tomorrow

According to the Prison Policy Initiative, nearly 53,000 youth are held in facilities away from home as a result of juvenile or criminal justice involvement, and nearly one in ten of them are held in an adult jail or prison. 
This Sunday on “Both Sides of the Bars,” Jim St. Germaine, co-founder of Preparing Leaders of Tomorrowstops by to discuss his work with countless local, state and federal officials advising on matters related to juvenile justice, and how we can fight for our future generations.