Social Justice
Hammerstone School of Carpentry for Women Works in Puerto Rico [AUDIO]
Julie Kitson of the Hammerstone Carpentry School for Women talks about their upcoming project in Puerto Rico. She and other women builders will be traveling to the city of Gurabo to assist with a home project. The builders will also travel to San Juan to teach women basic building techniques so that they can work…
Read MoreSchuyler County Habitat for Humanity Readies for New Build [audio]
Bob Groll, President and Michael Hartney, treasurer of the Schuyler County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, discuss their new build. The home is being constructed in the village of Montour Falls. They talk about the process of interviewing prospective home owners, soliciting contributions, and lining up volunteers. For more information, go to http://www.schuylerhabitat.org/ This interview…
Read MoreGimme Coffee Baristas Ratify First Union Contract, Look Ahead to Wider Union Vision [AUDIO]
After months of negotiations, baristas at Gimme Coffee have ratified what could very well be the first barista union contract in the country. WRFI News’ Katelyn Harrop sat down with union organizers Sam Mason and Korbin Richards to learn more. Photo: pixabay
Read MoreWhat’s Next? Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition Comments on Increased ICE Arrests in Ithaca [AUDIO]
Three people have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Ithaca over the last month. Patricia Rodriquez of the Tompkins County immigrant Rights Coalition discusses this troubling number, and how you can help protect the rights of immigrant community members in Tompkins County. WRFI News’ Katelyn Harrop reports. Photo: wikimedia
Read MoreMore Than 10,000 People Show Up for Women’s March at Seneca Falls [AUDIO]
Following a longstanding tradition of feminist action, more than 10,000 women and allies showed up to march at Seneca Falls for the second annual Women’s March on January 20th. WRFI New’s Katelyn Harrop reports. Photo: Katelyn Harrop
Read MoreWorking Through A Tough 2017: Immigrant Services in the Local Community [AUDIO]
Sue Chaffee, program director of the Immigrant Services program discusses the range of circumstances local immigrants find themselves in. She discusses specific services the program provides and speaks about unique difficulties in the year 2017.
Read MoreFabina Colon, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center in Ithaca [audio]
Fabina Colon, Director of the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) in Ithaca, talks about her organization, and its plans for 2018. This interview, produced by Esther Racoosin of WRFI Community Radio News, originally aired on Monday, January 15, 2018. Photo of members of Youth Organizing Fellowship (source: www.multiculturalresourcecenter.org)
Read MoreInterview w/ Nagiane Lacka, Coordinator of Ithaca’s New Muslim Culture Mural [AUDIO]
Tompkins County’s first Muslim Culture Mural was finished in November 2017. Nagiane Lacka discusses the planning and completion of this new artwork located in the Green Street parking garage, in downtown Ithaca. She also speaks about public art as a vehicle to create safe community spaces. (Photo Credit: ithacamurals.com)
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