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The League of Women Voters of the City of New York (LWVNYC) and Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) are teaming up to broadcast a debate for the newly drawn 13th Congressional District, a seat currently held by Rep. Charles Rangel.
Five candidates are running for the Democratic nomination. The...

Momentum Builds for Community Media Nationally
Following historic public access television deals in New York City last year, the City of Chicago ratified a renewal agreement with cable operator RCN on April 24, 2012, dramatically expanding local community access to new media technologies.

For over 10 years, "The Keith Faison Show" has delighted New Yorkers with its odd mix of dance, monologue and interview. Faison, "NYC's first Black late night TV talk" host, is a compelling character who knows how to entertain, provoke and engage his viewers. Check it out, every Wednesday night at...

MNN is pleased to introduce a new look and new functionality for our web streams.
Visit http://www.mnn.org/live/4-culture-channel to see the new stream 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Chat live and embed MNN live web streams -- and your show -- on any web site and also on Twitter and Facebook.
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"Carol & Joe's Xtra Ordinary Life" addresses family challenges, disabilities and the triumph of art and achievement. Hosted by a mother and son, this quirky show is both informative and inspiring. Tune in the last Monday of each month at 7:30 PM on MNN2! Next airings: 5/28 and 6/25.

Be sure to tune in to MNN 1 on Tuesday, May 1st, for a special day of programming on May Day, International Workers Day. MNN will be airing special live programming starting with Democracy Now at 8 AM and continuing through the day with live updates from Occupy Wall Street General Strike and topics...

"The Walking Monster" follows a mysterious monster around New York, California and various public facilities. Hosted by professional make-up guru Anthony Jones and his female counterpart, the show is simultaneously fun, sexy and absurd. Tune in the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30 PM on MNN4 to...

"Jim Duckworth & Friends," from Charlotte, NC, features the wondrously atmospheric guitar playing of Jim Duckworth (and occasional friends). Jim's playing is a spacey, FX-laden stew of blues, jazz, noise and ambience. His chords are shimmering, thick, at times unresolved, and the show's lighting and...

There are only five days left to register for the 2012 Hometown Media Awards! ACM is halfway to our goal of video submissions and are in need of your help to reach it. The deadline is this Friday, April 6th, 2012. For a list of categories for this year’s Hometown Media Awards, please click here. If...