On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by New York Times bestselling author and writer Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, along with Brooklyn College philosophy professor Kobie Coleman, to talk about the Harlem Renaissance Stroll celebrating Juneteenth. Then, strategist, cultural thinker, and researcher Dr. Ayoka Wiles joins us to talk about the Mosaic Network and Fund. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on distinguished writer, playwright, organizer, and educator Dr. Mahogany L. Browne, who closes out the show by performing her poem, "Matriarch's Altar."
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.
