Always pertinent. Always provocative. Always real. The podcast that explores contemporary issues affecting Elmont and the surrounding communities.
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Dr. Griffith talks with host, Aubrey Phillips about her roots as a Gotham Avenue Elementary School student and her journey through Elmont Memorial High School, The US Army and more. Vanessa remembers her high school teacher Michelle Seeley as "the one [high school] interaction that sticks out". It was Mrs Seeley's recommendation for college, her Gu…
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Let's Talk Gentrification
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When County Executive Laura Curran collaborated with Newsday's Randi Marshall to rebut the Elmont Community's well established objection to the central issue regarding the Belmont Park Redevelopment Project, they disclosed publicly what they had been planning privately, the gentrification of Elmont. This podcast replays the comments of two develope…
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To complete the online 2020 Census survey go to 2020Census.gov and click on the "Start Questionnaire" button. This podcast features an in depth conversation with Mimi Pierre Johnson about the census. She explains who must be counted and why. She gives examples of real life consequences when the communities are under counted.…
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What does the Islander development at Belmont Park mean for local residents? That’s anyone’s’ guess, but if past is prologue it’s safe to say that Elmont taxpayers are looking at another big promise, no return fools’ errand.Από τον Aubrey Phillips / Tammie Williams
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This week's podcast monologue asks the question, with liberty and justice for ...? It sits against the backdrop of social protest. Protests that draw worldwide attention to the well constructed, neatly organized systemic racial injustices endured by Africans and African Americans at the hands, knees and guns of law enforcement. The Conversation is …
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Our Podcast monologue highlights remarks by Alicia Munian. Ms Munian is an alumna of Elmont Memorial High School. Her remarks preceded the protest march from Elmont to Valley Stream. The protest was organized in part by Goldie Harrison, Christine Rivera and Erik Blamoville (all members of the Elmont Alumni). The Conversation is the second in a seri…
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This podcast pulls together three elegant Black voices to tell the story of how white supremacy and willful ignorance continue to feed racism in America. The story begins with a question from American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist James Baldwin. Eleanora Fagan, more famously know as Billy Holiday was an American jazz singer. He…
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We talk with Community Organizer, Tammie S. Williams. Tammie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community & Human Services from SUNY Empire State College and a Master of Social Work degree from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. It is Tammie’s personal mission to continue the work of social activists who came before her, in advoc…
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T.K. Blue, Jazz saxophonist and flautist discuss post COVID-19 Jazz club scene and more with host, Aubrey Phillips
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A riveting conversation with world renowned Jazz saxophonist / flautist and educator, T.K. Blue. Visit his website at http://www.tkblue.com. T.K. Blue discusses his childhood, his New York, Paris and Africa years. The conversations ends with a brief excerpt of "Ancestral Callings" from T.K. Blue's "Follow the North Star" which was released on March…
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On Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day 2020. A year that has undeniably added stress and worry to the already overworked often underappreciated Moms in our circles. Moms, we see you... Our Conversation with Legislator Carrie Solages was recorded on April 21, 2020. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the community he serves: the 3rd Legislative Dist…
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COVID-19 Townhall with NY State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages
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Today’s podcast is a rebroadcast of the April 26th virtual town hall hosted by New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages. The assemblywoman is joined by Nassau County Legislators Carrie Solage and Siela Bynoe. Sharing the virtual dais are Doctors Christina Pardo and Martine Hackett. Dr. Christina Pardo is an Assistant Professor and Director of…
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Adam Haber, talks about the "All Hearts and Hands Smart Response" Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) drive to support Long Island's front line workers. He offers suggestions to improve governments' response to the pandemic and talks about social distancing. He also talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on his family and the 40 percent of Nassau …
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The inaugural episode of "The Elmont Online Podcast" with Aubrey Phillips. Guest, Milagros Vicente talks about volunteerism and offers suggestions for keeping young children engaged during this COVID-19 pandemic. Visit us at https://www.elmont.org - Building a stronger community since 1999Από τον Aubrey Phillips / Milagros Vicente
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