HMM 05 – 20 – 21

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
We begin with a recap of the press conference to introduce the Dignity Not Detention Act to end contracts between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local, county and state government entities in New York.
Then, we continue Willie Terry’s interview with Thomas M. Grace about his experience at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, when Ohio National Guard members killed four students and wounded nine, during an anti-war protest.
After that, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student Frank DiTomasso brings us a college student’s perspective on how RPI has dealt with spring sports during the pandemic.
Later on, we speak with Heather Bruegel [BRIG-ill] of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community and Charlie Burgess of Open Space Institute about the recent Land Back of Papscanee Island.
Finally, on Saturday, May 22, the Collard City Growers are hosting a plant swap party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where a wide variety of fascinating plants will be available. We’ll hear about the organization’s goals and the upcoming plant swap.