Social Justice
Making Ithaca a Safe Harbor for Undocumented Immigrants
Ithaca Alderperson Cynthia Brock speaks on the Common Council’s plans to make Ithaca a safe place for undocumented immigrants. This interview with WRFI’s Lori Sonken aired on January 16, 2017.
Read MoreJustice For All: Writers Resist Event – January 13, 2017
Aron Gutman interviews Prof. Jack Wang of Ithaca College Department of Writing, an organizer of the local Writers Resist event at the Unitarian Church in Ithaca. This interview originally aired on the Friday, January 13, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreIthaca Welcomes Refugees-December 9th, 2016
Ashley Meeder and Emily Morgan, volunteers from the local organization Ithaca Welcomes Refugees talk about the expected arrival of refugee families at the beginning of 2017. They discuss how different core teams are involved in varying tasks to help the families become acclimated to life in Ithaca. This interview aired on the December 9th, 2016…
Read MoreDr. Melissa Madera of The Abortion Diary-December 5th, 2016
Dr. Melissa Madera, creator of the podcast “The Abortion Diary” discusses her reasons for starting her podcast, who she interviews and why it is important to listen to the stories told by those who have had an abortion and their loved ones. This interview, conducted by Esther Racoosin, originally aired on the December 5th, 2016…
Read MoreElizabeth Sanders about the Presidential Election-November 18th 2016
In part I of an interview, Professor Elizabeth Sanders of the Cornell Department of Government provides insight about why Donald Trump won the Presidential Election. This interview originally aired on the November 18th 2016 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreListen – 3:33 Minutes – Ithaca Rally in Solidarity with Standing Rock
Yesterday evening, hundreds of people gathered on the Ithaca commons to demonstrate support with Standing rock and to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline, which would put the entire Missouri River at risk. The event was Organized by the Cayuga Lake Water Protectors – Listen to Mauricio Medina explain the event in his words, 3 Minutes.
Read MoreMary Ann Erickson about Lifelong Center for Seniors- November 11th, 2016
Mary Ann Erickson, new President of the Board of Directors at Lifelong Center in Ithaca talks with Esther Racoosin of WRFI about the programs Lifelong offers for seniors. She also gives an update on what life in Ithaca is like for older adults. The website for Lifelong is http://www.tclifelong.org/ This interview originally aired on the…
Read MoreListen – 3:49 Minutes. A Rally Against Trumpism and Hate #blacklivesmatter
LISTEN : Russell Rickford from Black Lives Matter Ithaca kicks off a rally in Ithaca New York. A Rally Against Trumpism and Hate – Where Do We Go From Here? Russell calls for us to get involved in racial justice – right here, right now in our local community. Black Lives Matter Ithaca Showing Up For…
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