This Week on MNN

Celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, influence and achievements of Hispanic Americans to the history and culture of the United States. Join us as we celebrate with dance, music and more. 

Join us Sunday, September 15  starting at 1 PM and Wednesday, September 18 starting at 7 PM on MNN HD (Spectrum 1993)

Latin Icons Past and Present is a program dedicated to showcasing Latino Artists from diverse backgrounds. In this episode, MNN Community Member Carmen Llerena speaks with Dr. Virginia Sanchez Korrol, distinguished professor, historian and author. They talk about her latest book The Season of Rebels & Roses which tells a story of love and racial discrimination in the 1800’s. The book also explores the collaboration between Puerto Ricans and Cuban patriots in NYC, where they worked together on the printing of Jose Marti’s influential newspaper, Patria. 

Sunday 1 PM / Wednesday 7 PM 

Latin Icons Past & Present airs every other Monday at 7:30 PM on MNN Culture

Citiguide takes a look at some of the best cultural entertainment NYC has to offer. On this episode host Barbara Sam invites us to Pregones Theater where they host the annual Drum and Dance Festival. This festival is an explosion of art, dance, music and culture. It brings together dance companies from Africa, Peru, Honduras, Haiti, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Join us and dance to the rhythms of Puerto Rico’s bomba y plena and admire the art of the drum. 

Sunday 1:30 PM / Wednesday 7:30 PM 

City Guide is a special program. For additional times please contact us at Program@mnn.org

The Radical Imagination host Jim Vrettos, is a sociologist who has taught at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Yeshiva University. In this episode, Jim welcomes his special guest Johnny Cruz to the program. Cruz is a collaborator with International Salsa Magazine, producer of Windows of Latin America, and founder and CEO of the SPAHA Salsa Museum in Spanish Harlem. This unique museum, the only one in New York dedicated to salsa music memorabilia, celebrates the rich history, culture, and profound impact of salsa on American society and its music scene. 

Sunday 2 PM / Wednesday 8 PM 

Radical Imagination airs every Sunday at 8 PM on MNN Community and HD