On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Nurse Practitioner Roxanna Garcia, PhD and Adult Nurse Practitioner Hilda Haynes-Lewis, here to explain why the nurses strike is so important to our essential healthcare system. Next up, we are joined by writer, author and spiritual healer Zayda Rivera to talk about her new book, Being Bruja. Then, we are joined by host of the Garifuna Experience podcast, Jose Francisco Avila, who is here with a powerful message for the Garifuna community. Finally, today’s Open Artist Spotlight shines on actor, singer, dancer Joshua Garcia, closing out the show with a Ran Can Can dance performance.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.
