On this episode of OPEN with Rhina Valentin, Executive Director of the Brides' March, Lethy Liriano, discusses the upcoming Annual Gladys Ricart & Victims of Domestic Violence Memorial Walk and their vital work supporting friends, families, survivors, and advocates across New York City. Then, award-winning actresses Diana Maria Riva and Lisa Vidal join to talk about co-founding Latinas Acting Up!, a nationwide collective of hundreds of Latina creatives fighting for labor equity, authentic representation, and mentorship in Hollywood. Finally, international spoken word poet and author ""JRose"" drops in to share the mission behind her platform, The Rose Garden Events, and details for her upcoming event, LEGENDS: A Spoken Word Affair. Stick around until the end as JRose takes the stage to close out the show with an exclusive live poetry performance! All this and more, only on OPEN.
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.
