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WNYC presents A Unique Radio Drama of Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes Were Watching God" with Phylicia Rashad

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THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD is Zora Neale Hurston’s story of Janie Crawford’s quest for her own identity.  Though greeted with controversy and critique by the male literary establishment upon publication in 1937 – contributing to it falling out of print for 30 years – it is now, since its reissue in 1978, one of the most widely read and highly acclaimed novels in the African American literary canon. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the original publication and to herald its place as a seminal work in the American literary tradition, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC  and … Continue reading WNYC presents A Unique Radio Drama of Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes Were Watching God" with Phylicia Rashad

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Rosie Perez hosts An Evening with Female Boxers and Olympic Hopeful on WNYC

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The Greene Space at WNYC presents WOMEN BOX: Fighting to Make History An Evening with Female Boxers, including an Olympic Hopeful, In Advance of the First Olympics to Include Female Boxing Hosted by ROSIE PEREZ Friday, February 10 at 7:00 pm Live Video Webcast at http://www.thegreenespace.org WNYC to Also Feature Radio and Podcast Stories Leading Up to the Olympic Trials (New York City) – Men have boxed in the Olympic games since the ancient Greeks adopted the sport more than two thousand years ago. Women, never. But this year, that changes, when 24 American women will compete for three spots … Continue reading Rosie Perez hosts An Evening with Female Boxers and Olympic Hopeful on WNYC

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On WNYC’s "Here’s the Thing" – Chris Rock Tells Host Alec Baldwin How Black Film is Manufactured Like Potato Chips

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Chris Rock says he “wanted [his] acting to grow.” So what did he do? He took a job on Broadway. In the fourth episode of Alec Baldwin’s new interview podcast, “HERE’S THE THING” from WNYC, Alec goes backstage with Chris after a matinee of The Mother F**ker With The Hat to hear about what it was like for Chris to make his theater debut. The interview covers Chris’s experiences on stage, on film, and in the stand-up comedy world. Chris also offers his opinion on African American film. Chris makes a good point about the movie industry. He could just … Continue reading On WNYC’s "Here’s the Thing" – Chris Rock Tells Host Alec Baldwin How Black Film is Manufactured Like Potato Chips

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Rapper Talib Kweli and Others to Discuss Herman Cain and Presidential Politics 2012

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The Greene Space at WNYC presents: The Battle for the White House- A Previewof the Presidential Election of 2012 New York, NY – On Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm, WNYC political contributor, award-winning author and journalist Farai Chideya will preview the 2012 presidential election with guests from across the ideological spectrum in a lively conversation from The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Chideya will explore themes and tactics that will shape next year’s presidential election with questions such as: “Will the election be a referendum on jobs, Wall Street, moral leadership, and taxes, or will it hinge instead on … Continue reading Rapper Talib Kweli and Others to Discuss Herman Cain and Presidential Politics 2012

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Farai Chideya hosts WNYC "The Real Cost of Unemployment"

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“Good jobs used to come with a promise of stability, leading to a here-until-retirement mentality,” said host Farai Chideya. “No more, not in the private sector or the public. I invite members of the community to join me in The Greene Space to explore the true impact this has on our culture and society.” On Wednesday, October 19 at 7pm, The NEXT New York Conversation explores THE REAL COST OF UNEMPLOYMENT – to individuals and families, personal and mental health, and to communities and the nation. The NEXT New York Conversation is The Greene Space’s dialogue series featuring a collective … Continue reading Farai Chideya hosts WNYC "The Real Cost of Unemployment"

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WNYC Radio Wins 4 NABJ 2011 Salute to Excellence National Media Awards

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WNYC Radio has been recognized with four National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) 2011 Salute to Excellence Awards in the Radio Top 15 Market category. NABJ recognizes journalism that best covered the black experience or perspectives; the awards were announced last weekend at the Salute to Excellence Awards Gala at the NABJ Convention and Career Fair in Philadelphia. WNYC won awards for the following radio pieces: “Pop & Politics with Farai Chideya,” – Farai Chideya, Dean Cappello, Kerry Donahue, Suzie Lechtenberg Radio, Documentary A three-part public radio and multimedia news series about the 2010 midterm elections, produced by Pop & … Continue reading WNYC Radio Wins 4 NABJ 2011 Salute to Excellence National Media Awards

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>WNYC’s Brian Lehrer to Interview Tavis Smiley – Celebrating 20 Years in Broadcasting

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>On Wednesday, April 27 at 7pm, two of the public broadcasting’s most lauded interviewers will take the stage at The Cooper Union for “An Evening with Tavis Smiley: Changing the World One Conversation at a Time.” For more info visit wnyc.org/events WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning host Brian Lehrer will welcome noted broadcaster and New York Times best-selling author Tavis Smiley to New York City as part of Smiley’s six-city tour celebrating Smiley’s 20 years in broadcasting. This time, the tables are turned as Smiley becomes the interviewee, answering questions from Brian Lehrer and audience members. The two will discuss Smiley’s latest … Continue reading >WNYC’s Brian Lehrer to Interview Tavis Smiley – Celebrating 20 Years in Broadcasting