Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY.
With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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Severe Weather, Dry April, La Niña
April 30, 2024 19:26 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo about the warm weather (and backdoor cold front), fire weather season, and El Niño leaving and La Niña moving in.
Talking Pandemic Writing, Funeral Poems, and Starting an Open Mic with Rachel Baum
April 30, 2024 18:43 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBThom Francis introduces us to poet Rachel Baum who tells how she began writing during the pandemic, collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and finding ways to get new people interested in poetry. Plus, Rachel reads the poem "Rodeo Winner" from her new collection. Rachel R. Baum is a Best of the Net nominated poet, and editor of Funeral and Memorial Service Readings, Poems and Tributes (McFarland, 1999). She is the founder of Moving Mountains Poets and the Saratoga Peace Pod, crafte...
Brunswick Residents Don't Want More Traffic or a Chick-fil-A
April 30, 2024 15:25 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBOn Friday April 26, 2024 over 90 cars drove Hoosick Road in rush hour traffic to protest increased traffic that may come with the opening of a proposed shopping plaza with a Chick-fil-A in Brunswick, N.Y. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press drive up to meet the protesters in the Walmart parking lot. Here is their journey.
Botanist Rich Ring Discusses Spring
April 30, 2024 00:48 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBRich Ring is a Botanist with New York's Natural Heritage Program. He talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about what he looks forward to seeing in the spring, from birds to flowers.
HMM 04 - 29 - 24
April 29, 2024 23:07 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with Mark Dunlea bringing us information about a rally planned for Friday, May 3rd, in Albany to call on banks to stop funding fossil fuel companies. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Dr. Xavier Coughlin, of People’s Health Sanctuary, about how our health clinic was influenced by the Young Lords. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us once again for a look at weather and climate, this time discussing severe weather and, of course, his forecast for...
UREC Planning a Museum Studies Program
April 29, 2024 15:55 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBHear about a new program being developed at Albany's Underground Railroad Education Center to introduce youth to the field of museum studies. Lacey Wilson, director of the Museum Studies Youth Program, discusses plans to teach high schoolers practical skills for gathering and telling stories through exhibits, workshops, art installations, and more. She also explains how "National History Day" includes programs akin to science fairs, and her work judging documentaries created by local students...
Ms Darlene Bowman Autism And AusomeTech Part 2
April 29, 2024 13:19 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBApril is Autism Awareness month. In this second segment we hear from Ms. Bowman who talks about how block-based coding can be used as a form of occupational and behavioural therapy, and also gives an update on an AusomeTech student who graduated and got a job with CUNY. PS: AusomeTech will be taking a trip to MIT to view their robotics lab at the end of April. To help with covering the expenses for this trip they have a go fund me at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ausometech-students-visit...
A Visit with the Indoor Farmer's Market in Troy
April 29, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MBThree HMM producers met up with HMM Program Coordinator Sina Basila Hickey at the farmer's market in the Troy Atrium. Each producer interviewed different vendors; this piece is a compilation of interviews with three vendors selling very varied products (including Pika's Farm Table, Adirondack Barkery and Mariah, fied.). Produced by Marsha Lazarus
NYSNA Picket for Safe Staffing and Fair Contract (Part 2)
April 29, 2024 04:50 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAs of April 2024, Ellis Medicine nurses started negotiating a new contract with the hospital, prioritizing safe staffing and patient care. The nurses are asking for fair wages, safe staffing, and respect. However, union officials say that Ellis management is trying to make safe staffing ratios less secure, which would increase the already high patient load of overworked nurses. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York St...
Autobiographies for April/May Reading
April 29, 2024 01:20 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBHear about a few autobiographies that cover topics from silly to serious. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library, recommends a few that she loved listening to as audiobooks. Her selections include: "My Beloved World" (Sonia Sotomayor, 2013); "You Can't Touch My Hair" (Phoebe Robinson, 2016); and "Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir" (Ashley Ford, 2021). Laurie gives honorable mentions to Tina Fey's "Bossypants (2011); Dick Van Dyke's "My Life In and Out of Show Bus...
May 3 Albany March To Tell Banks To Stop Funding Climate Chaos
April 28, 2024 20:39 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBOn Friday, May 3, Third Act and Rivers and Mountains Green Faith is holding a march in downtown Albany (noon start, SUNY Plaza) to target banks that continue to provide tens of billions of dollars in financing to enable fossil fuel companies to expand their operations. John Seakwood talks about Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 04 - 26 - 24
April 26, 2024 23:22 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea talks to Dr. Brandon who talks about the draft of a legally-binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. Then, Marsha Lazurus talks to vendors at the troy farmers market Later on, Brea Barthel talks to Carol Roberts, who brings us her Troy Public Library youth book picks for April. After that, to commemorate autism awareness month, Lennox Apudo talks to Ms. Darlene Bowman about AusomeTech, an organization working with people with...
Support for Albany projects
April 26, 2024 19:03 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBLearn about how individuals and nonprofits can apply for support for repairs, clean-ups, and/or community activities. Erin Johanns explains what types of help are available through the "Love Your Block" program for projects in Arbor Hill, West Hill, North Albany, the South End, and possibly other city areas, with tips for writing a successful application. She also notes other resources available for home and neighborhood improvements. Application deadline is May 7th. For more information, vis...
April 2024 Book Picks for Youths
April 26, 2024 18:56 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBEmotions, ecology, Earth, and an evening of mythology: Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services at Troy Public Library, E-ases us into Spring with four book recommendations. Her suggestions this month are: "Little Faces, Big Feelings: What Emotions Look Like" (Amy Morrison, 2023); "Rachel Carson and Ecology for Kids: Her Life and Ideas, With 21 Activities and Experiments" (Rowena Rae, 2020); "My Friend Earth" (Patricia McLachlan, ill. Francesca Sanna, 2020); and "Tokyo Night Parade" (J....
HMM 04 - 25 - 24
April 25, 2024 23:13 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea reports on the proposed expansion of the Iroquois pipeline. Then, Willie Terry reports from the NYS Nurses Rally for fair conditions and contracts at Ellis Hospital. Later on, Blaise Bryant brings us trivia on developmental disabilities and women's history month with James King. After that, Brea Barthel shares autobiographical book recommendations from The Troy Library. Finally, KP Holler reports on the upcoming “threads” exhibitio...
ACG AAPI Heritage Month Exhibition
April 25, 2024 22:01 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBOrganizers of AAPI Heritage Month 518 and Albany Center Gallery are collaborating to present "threads," an exhibition of works by regional AAPI artists. The exhibition will be on view from Tuesday, April 30 to Saturday, June 1, 2024, at ACG in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month - a nationwide celebration that centers the rich history, notable contributions, and diverse experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. KP Holler sat down with co-organizer Justin Ko, co...
Ocean Conservancy Updates On UN Plastics Treaty Meeting In Ottawa
April 25, 2024 20:51 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBDuring Earth Week, negotiators from 175 countries are gathering in Ottawa to discuss progress in drafting a first-ever legally-binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. Key issues include goals for reducing the amount of plastics produced, and the role of recycling of plastics, including chemical recycling which many view as a form of incineration. Dr. Ahja Brandon, Associate Director of US Plastic Policy for the Ocean Conservancy, provides an update to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Ma...
The Young Lords Envisioned a “People’s Hospital”
April 25, 2024 17:12 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBOn July 14, 1970 the Young Lords took over Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx to demand better care, improved conditions, and a variety of patient and worker rights for the communities of color. The Young Lords demanded a “People’s Hospital,” and advocated for equitable healthcare. Their vision is one of the healthcare models that inspired People's Health Sanctuary. Dr. Xavier Coughlin spoke about their influence with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 04 - 24 - 24
April 24, 2024 23:51 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFirst, we have an interview with Capital Streets about making streets safer. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about how much of our tax dollars go to the military. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, we hear about the issue of cameras in the courtroom. After that, Wilie Terry interviews Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor about the labor movement. Finally, Amy Godine tells us about her latest book “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adironda...
Ms. Darlene Bowman on Autism and AusomeTech part 1
April 24, 2024 22:06 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBApril is Autism Awareness month. In this segment we hear from Ms. Darlene Bowman, professor of English at the College of Staten Island and founder of AusomeTech. AusomeTech is an organization that empowers students on the autism spectrum by providing vocational training through teaching them block-based coding and other skills. Ms. Bowman gives her description of what autism is, why she founded AusomeTech and what gaps exist in computer science education for students with autism. PS: AusomeT...
AusomeTech Provides Community and Coding to People with Autism, part 1
April 24, 2024 22:06 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBApril is Autism Awareness month. In this segment we hear from Ms. Darlene Bowman, professor of English at the College of Staten Island and founder of AusomeTech. AusomeTech is an organization that empowers students on the autism spectrum by providing vocational training through teaching them block-based coding and other skills. Ms. Bowman gives her description of what autism is, why she founded AusomeTech and what gaps exist in computer science education for students with autism. PS: AusomeT...
Tenants Takeover Albany-Robin Martin on Rent Crisis
April 24, 2024 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBOn March 19th tenants from across New York had a rally at the state capitol to advocate for policies including the Good Cause Eviction and the Housing Access Voucher Program. In this second interview we hear from Robin Martin who speaks on the challenges that people with disabilities face while navigating the current rent crisis.
Armao On The Brink: Cameras in the Classroom
April 24, 2024 21:25 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn this week’s Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks with Phyillis Jordan And Mark Mahoney about how to balance the rights of a free press with the rights of defendants on issues such as cameras in the courtroom.
NYSNA Picket for Saff Staffing and Fair Contract (Part 1)
April 24, 2024 21:22 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBOn Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association picket, calling for safe staffing and a fair contract at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Seth Cohen, President of Capital District Area Labor Coalition, and Cosmas Munand, Vice President of Momentive Local 359, about their views of the protest rally. Part 1
NYSNA Picket for Safe Staffing and Fair Contract (Part 1)
April 24, 2024 21:22 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBOn Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association picket, calling for safe staffing and a fair contract at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Seth Cohen, President of Capital District Area Labor Coalition, and Cosmas Munand, Vice President of Momentive Local 359, about their views of the protest rally. Part 1
Capital Streets on Street Improvement Projects
April 24, 2024 21:22 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBCapital Streets is dedicated to creating a better, safer, and more equitable transportation system in New York’s Capital Region. Sina Basila Hickey interviewed their Executive Director, James Rath, about some of their projects. Learn more at https://www.capitalstreets.org/
Amy Godine on Book "The Black Woods"
April 24, 2024 21:15 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn Tuesday, April 30th, Amy Godine will give a book talk at The Sanctuary for Independent Media about “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier.” She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the book, research, and what will be unique about her book talk in Troy. Learn more and register at MediaSanctuary.org
Developmental Disabilities and Women's History Month Trivia with James King
April 24, 2024 17:18 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBIt's time for our weekly trivia segment. Our Disabilities Corespondent Blaise Bryant digs into his archives to bring us some trivia with Comedian James King from early March.
National Priorities Project On Tax Day And Military Spending
April 24, 2024 15:21 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBEach year at tax time, the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies produces a tax receipt that shows where your 2023 income taxes went. The average American paid more than $5100 in taxes to support the military compared to $346 for schools, $516 for food stamps, and $10.84 for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to combat climate change. Lindsay Koshgarian of NPP Talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.nationalpriorities.org/analysis/...
HMM 04 - 23 - 2024
April 23, 2024 23:43 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from the Environmental Justice forum held by The Justice Center of Rensselaer County. Then, Brea Barthel speaks with Erin Johanns of Love Your Block Albany about the resources available for Albany residents to get help improving their neighborhood. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Third Coast Percussion about their ensemble which will be performing in the capital region. After that, we welcome comedian Duncan Harris...
HMM 04 - 23 - 24
April 23, 2024 23:43 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from the Environmental Justice forum held by The Justice Center of Rensselaer County. Then, Brea Barthel speaks with Erin Johanns of Love Your Block Albany about the resources available for Albany residents to get help improving their neighborhood. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Third Coast Percussion about their ensemble which will be performing in the capital region. After that, we welcome comedian Duncan Harris...
Comedian Duncan Harris on joking about kids
April 23, 2024 23:38 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBComedian Duncan Harris talks about being a snowboard instructor and how it relates to comedy jokes, tells jokes from his life experience and how they can become comedy jokes, how the Albany comedy sense is expanding.
EJ Forum With Clean Air Coalition Coeymans, Lead Pipes In Troy
April 23, 2024 19:41 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBThe Justice Center of Rensselaer County held a forum on Environmental Justice on Sunday, April 14 in Rensselaer. In this third and last segment of our coverage. we hear from Barbara Heinzen for the Clean Air Coalition of Greater Ravena – Coeymans and Greg Campbell-Cohen of TIMBER, who talks about lead pipe replacement in Troy. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Audio provided by Sonja Stark.
Earth Day, Climate, and Wildfires
April 23, 2024 15:58 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBEarth Day is April 22, initiated in 1970 to focus attention on the planet’s well-being. Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo about the history of this day, how the climate has changed since 1970, and policies that are connected to climate activism. They also spoke about the possibility of wild fires this summer and the weather for the week ahead.
'Third Coast Percussion' musician Peter Martin in conversation
April 23, 2024 15:29 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBThird Coast Percussionis a 6 time Grammy awarding ensemble, bringing 4 days of energetic performances workshops and outreach programs to the capital region. Their work celebrates the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. Peter Martin of Third Coast Percussion is in conversation with Andrea Cunliffe. Friends of Chamber Music Troy brings The Third Coast Percussion ensemble to the Capital Region the 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th of April. Visit www.fri...
HMM 04 - 22 - 24
April 23, 2024 00:29 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on local climate strikes for March 19th’s Fridays for Future. Then,our Water Justice Lab fellows explore issues of lead in water. After that, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss Earth Day, predictions for wildfires this summer, and of course the weather forecast for the week. Later on, we hear from Carol Roberts about upcoming activities for tots through teens at the Troy Public Library. We end with Willie Terry’s conversation with...
WJL with Jona Favreau on Activism Around Lead in Public Water
April 22, 2024 19:17 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBOn August 2nd 2023 Water Justice Lab visited the drinking water treatment plant and met with advocates and activists about water quality and the lead pipe issue in Troy. Community member Jona Favreau talked about her personal journey as a mother discovering her water was contaminated with lead, and how she became an activist raising her voice to make change in Troy. Before the tour, youth Science Fellow Muzzamil Moate interviewed Jona, then Emily Shusas interviewed WJL mentor Ellie Irons abou...
Fridays For Future Urges Comptroller To Divest From Fossil Fuels And Israel
April 22, 2024 18:54 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBFriday April 19 was a global day of climate strikes called for by Fridays For Future. A rally was held at the State Capitol in Albany, with a call for NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to divest both from fossil fuels and Israel. We hear from local Friday for Future organizers, followed by local peace and justice advocate Eleanor Stein and Matt Oill of Extinction Rebellion. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 04 - 19 - 24
April 19, 2024 23:23 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a forum on environmental justice that was held on Sunday, April 14. Then, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Saint Rose’s women's soccer coach Laurie Darling Gutheil to talk about the impact of the closing of their college on students. Later on, we hear the second part of Willie Terry’s conversation with Public Employees Federation Secretary-Treasurer Joe Donahue. After that, Brea Barthel brings us Troy Public L...
American Tastes: Food Pantries & Food Insecurity
April 19, 2024 21:14 - 10 minutes - 5.58 MBFood insecurity effects many people, and food pantries try to provide resources for those who need it. Produced by Skidmore student Jordan Guzman for the course American Tastes. American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodways (these are diverse) and food politics.
American Tastes: Borscht Belt
April 19, 2024 21:11 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBThe Borscht Belt was a haven for generations of Jewish Americans, providing relaxation, dancing, and laughs at hotels and resorts. This Skidmore student, who will remain anonymous, spoke with her family about how the Borscht Belt influenced them. Produced for the course American Tastes. American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodways (these are diverse) and food politics.
Nonfiction Book Picks for April
April 19, 2024 20:47 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBHear about a a few recent non-fiction books covering AI, space, politicians, and more. Christiann Gibeau, head adult librarian at Troy Public Library, also talks about how books are selected for the collection, the materials from their "government depository" being removed and available for the taking, and the museum passes available through the library. Books discussed: "How AI Works: From Sorcery to Science" (Kneusel, 2024); "Mean Girl Feminism: How White Feminists Gaslight, Gatekeep, and G...
May 2024 Activities for Youth
April 19, 2024 17:59 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBHear about the wide variety of activities offered in May 2024 for tots through teens at Troy Public Library. Carol Roberts, head of Young People's Services, previews game nights, science and crafts projects, an anime gathering with Japanese candy, a pre-shool concert, sessions with Greta the Reading Dog, and more. All these are happening at the main branch, 100 Second Street. Note: the building is encased in plywood during exterior renovation, but the library is indeed still open regular hour...
Bob Welton Provides Update On Dunn Landfill In Rensselaer
April 19, 2024 17:41 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBThe Justice Center of Rensselaer County held a forum on Environmental Justice on Sunday, April 14 in Rensselaer. In this segment, Bob Welton of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition provides an overview and update on the effort to close the Dunn Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill in Rensselaer. This recording was provided by Sonja Stark. Edited by Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Alice Paden Green: Bringing compassion to her fierce advocacy for social justice!
April 18, 2024 23:13 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBPart 3 of conversation with well-known criminal justice advocate Dr Alice Green. We learn why Dr Green resigned three years after being appointed Deputy Commissioner of NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives…and how that experience along with her career as a teacher and then, social worker led to her starting the Center for Law and Justice. Produced by Marsha Lazarus
HMM 04 - 18 - 24
April 18, 2024 23:13 - 57 minutes - 53 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Rosemary Armao discusses ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza with Wall Street banker Mark Wittman and International educator Jim Ketterer. Then, Willie Terry speaks with Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan to discuss the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and shares his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. After that, Brea Barthel chats with Chloe Whittaker, Adult Programming Director at Troy Public Library, about the many varied...
Impact of College of Saint Rose Closing on #1 Women's Soccer Team in USA
April 18, 2024 22:40 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBThe Saint Rose women's soccer team learned about the closing of their college the day before a big game. Coach Laurie Darling Gutheil recounted this experience and the traumatic and emotional experiences that followed. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
Max Rodriguez Plays Disability Trivia
April 18, 2024 22:29 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBIt's time for our weekly game of disability trivia. HMM Disabilities Correspondent Blaise Bryant is joined by Max Rodriguez, Manager of Government Affairs with the Center for Disability Rights.
Armao On The Brink: Of Ongoing Wars
April 18, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBThe conflicts in Gaza and the even longer battle rocking Ukraine have not died out and, in fact, are threatening to spread wider. Rosemary Armao teamed up with Wall Street banker Mark Wittman and International educator Jim Ketterer, colleagues from the old WAMC Roundtable, to talk about the suffering, the threat of worse to come, and the dim possibility of peaceful settlements.
April Activities at Troy Library
April 18, 2024 19:33 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBFrogs, ducks, jazz, poetry, gardens, and more! Chloe Whittaker, Adult Programming Director at Troy Public Library, notes some of the many cool activities coming in April. These include a learn-to-sew event for making felt frogs on April 22nd, a jazz concert on the 27th, open-mic "tea and poetry" on the 29th, and a take-and-make gardening kit with everything needed to plant herbs (seeds, soil, and container). She also previews a May 13th panel discussion (for Asian American & Pacific Islander ...