It's FED-UPRising 2020, and YOUR META is HERE FOR EVERY MINUTE OF IT, bringing relevance and relief, self-awareness and SELF-CARE...NESS!
As always, YOUR META IS . . . Bringing hope that sustains rather than drains!
We're thrilled to have back the Ladies of Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (U.C.R.R.A.)! We're also talking smoothies, Kingston happenings, speaking out when it counts, and not letting the GOOD become the enemy of the BETTER.
And we're still fitting in the MUSIC, MINDFUL, and META that YOUR META is known for slinging!
Words of WISDOM and RELEVANCE
The Boyega Edition
(And one of the Pablos, et al.)
“You get yourself involved in projects and you’re not necessarily going to like everything. [But] what I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It’s not good. I’ll say it straight up.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“Can’t one man make a success of himself. Ain’t seen him yet.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“Like, you guys knew what to do with Daisy Ridley, you knew what to do with Adam Driver,” he says. “You knew what to do with these other people, but when it came to Kelly Marie Tran, when it came to John Boyega, you know fuck all. So what do you want me to say? What they want you to say is, ‘I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience...’ Nah, nah, nah. I’ll take that deal when it’s a great experience. They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley. Let’s be honest. Daisy knows this. Adam knows this. Everybody knows. I’m not exposing anything.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
During the press of [The Force Awakens] I went along with it,” he notes. “And obviously at the time I was very genuinely happy to be a part of it. But my dad always tells me one thing: ‘Don’t overpay with respect.’ You can pay respect, but sometimes you’ll be overpaying and selling yourself short.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”―George Orwell
"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."―Sinclair Lewis
“Everybody is the hero in their own story”―Chadwick Boseman
“Justice is not a qualitative question.”―Dr. Kwame Ture
“I believe that we can craft a brighter reality.”―Riley Johndonnell
“WAKANDA FOREVER!”―Err'body
“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”―Pablo Picasso
“You get yourself involved in projects and you’re not necessarily going to like everything. [But] what I would say to Disney is do not bring out a black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It’s not good. I’ll say it straight up.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“Can’t one man make a success of himself. Ain’t seen him yet.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“Like, you guys knew what to do with Daisy Ridley, you knew what to do with Adam Driver,” he says. “You knew what to do with these other people, but when it came to Kelly Marie Tran, when it came to John Boyega, you know fuck all. So what do you want me to say? What they want you to say is, ‘I enjoyed being a part of it. It was a great experience...’ Nah, nah, nah. I’ll take that deal when it’s a great experience. They gave all the nuance to Adam Driver, all the nuance to Daisy Ridley. Let’s be honest. Daisy knows this. Adam knows this. Everybody knows. I’m not exposing anything.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
During the press of [The Force Awakens] I went along with it,” he notes. “And obviously at the time I was very genuinely happy to be a part of it. But my dad always tells me one thing: ‘Don’t overpay with respect.’ You can pay respect, but sometimes you’ll be overpaying and selling yourself short.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”―George Orwell
During the press of [The Force Awakens] I went along with it,” he notes. “And obviously at the time I was very genuinely happy to be a part of it. But my dad always tells me one thing: ‘Don’t overpay with respect.’ You can pay respect, but sometimes you’ll be overpaying and selling yourself short.”―John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega
"When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."―Sinclair Lewis
“Everybody is the hero in their own story”―Chadwick Boseman
“Justice is not a qualitative question.”―Dr. Kwame Ture
“I believe that we can craft a brighter reality.”―Riley Johndonnell
“WAKANDA FOREVER!”―Err'body
“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.”―Pablo Picasso
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THE INTERVIEW
Melinda France and Angelina Peone
The LADIES of Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency
(U.C.R.R.A.)
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| From left to right: beetle, FreedomWalker, Melinda France (Recycling Educator) and Angelina Peone (Recycling Coordinator). Photo by Nate Brogan, 2019. |
ULSTER COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY
GROWING ULSTER GREEN
UCRRA.ORG| MAIN OFFICE (845) 336-0600 | RECYCLING HOTLINE (845) 336-3336
What We Do
Our mission is to protect public health and the environment and to promote sustainable materials management practices in Ulster County by efficiently managing solid waste materials with a focus on resource conservation.For over 30 years, Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) has been developing and implementing sustainable waste management programs for Ulster County. UCRRA is a solid waste authority, public benefit corporation, and permitted solid waste facility with commercial Transfer Stations in Kingston and New Paltz, NY.As a Public Benefit Corporation of the State of New York, UCRRA is empowered by Chapter 13-G of the Public Authorities Law to manage solid waste and recyclables in Ulster County. Following the Ulster County Flow Control Law of 2012, all municipal solid waste generated in Ulster County, including curbside collection, must come to a UCRRA facility.Recycling is mandatory in Ulster County. All persons, commercial businesses, schools, institutions, and non-profit organizations are required to source separate recyclable materials. The Resource Recovery Agency offers education and enforcement practices to ensure compliance with the Ulster County Recycling Law.The Agency offers many programs and services in pursuit of our mission. The UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team is available to help improve or implement waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs for local businesses, schools, and institutions and offers facility tours and educational programs. The Agency is dedicated to resource recovery to provide essential services not only simply manage waste, but to provide essential community engagement to reduce, reuse, and rethink waste.
What We Do | HISTORY
In the mid-1980’s, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation began initiatives to close existing landfills that were no longer compliant with the newly updated solid waste regulations. NYSDEC enacted strict requirements for the siting, construction, and operation of disposal facilities. Consequently, many local communities found it beyond their financial and managerial capability to continue to dispose of waste in traditional ways at that time. Local municipalities requested that the Ulster County government assume the responsibility for solid waste management.In 1986, the Ulster County Legislature obtained authorization from the State Legislature for the creation of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (the “Agency”), a public benefit corporation formed for the purpose of developing, financing, and implementing a comprehensive Countywide solid waste management program. The Agency’s organizational structure consists of a five-member Board of Directors; an Executive Director; Agency Counsel; and thirty administrative and operations personnel.For over 30 years, UCRRA has been actively pursuing its mission to protect public health and the environment, promote sustainable practices and efficiently manage solid waste with a focus on resource conservation. UCRRA manages municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris (C&D), dual stream recyclables, source-separated organics, electronic waste (e-waste), and biosolids. UCRRA operates two permitted facilities; the Ulster Transfer Station (TS) and the New Paltz TS.Since 1997, UCRRA has been responsible for providing post-closure services to two closed landfills in Ulster and New Paltz. UCRRA manages the landfill leachate collection and management, monitors groundwater and landfill gases, and maintains the landscaping.The UCRRA Materials Recovery Facility was constructed in 2002 and can process dual stream recyclables. The permitted capacity of the MRF is 90 tons/day, with storage capacity of 400 tons.On December 18, 2012, Flow Control was signed into law by the Ulster County Executive. This means that all municipal solid waste generated in Ulster County, including curbside collection, must come to a UCRRA facility. Construction & Demolition debris, organics, and recyclables are not regulated through flow control and can be sent to any facility within or outside of the County.The UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility was constructed in 2012 and processes source-separated organics (food waste).A recent 75-acre land acquisition occurred in 2019 with a property adjacent to the Ulster Transfer Station. It is the hope of the Agency to use this property to construct new buildings to expand the current services for waste processing, recycling, and increase the organics composting program.
KINGSTON SITE
MAIN OFFICE, TRANSFER STATION, MRF & COMPOST FACILITY
Accepting Municipal Solid Waste, Construction/Demolition Debris, Electronics, Dual Stream Recyclables, Organics (Food waste, yard, waste) and offering compost for sale.
999 Flatbush Road
PO Box 6219
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 336-0600
Fax: (845) 336-4129
HOURS
Administrative Office | MON - FRI: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Electronics (Main Office) | SAT: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Transfer Station | MON - SAT: 6:00am - 3:00pm
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) | MON - FRI: 7:00am - 4:00pm
Compost Facility | MON - FRI: 7:00am - 4:00pm, SAT: 7:00am - 3:00pm
COUNTYWIDE TRANSFER STATIONS
Residents of Ulster County have the option to bring waste and recyclables to their Municipal Recycling Drop Off Center (MRDC), also referred to as a town transfer station. These facilities are owned and managed by the local municipality. Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency is not responsible for changes or discrepancies regarding this information. Please contact the transfer station directly to verify their information before visiting. Listen to our radio PSA about wishful recycling.
MORE U.C.R.R.A. RESOURCES
- https://ucrra.org/blog/
- https://ucrra.org/compost-for-sale/
- https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-Dual-Stream-Recycling-brochure.pdf
- https://ucrra.org/events-classes/
- https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UCRRA-Multi-Flyer-2020.pdf
- https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UCRRA-Multi-FlyerSpanish-2020.pdf
- https://ucrra.org/recyclopedia/
- https://ucrra.org/resources/
- https://ucrra.org/resources/businesses/
- https://ucrra.org/resources/faq/
- https://ucrra.org/resources/landlords/
- https://ucrra.org/resources/schools/
- https://recyclingpartnership.org/recycling-101/
CONTACT U.C.R.R.A.
Call our office at (845) 336-0600 or fill out the form here.
RECYCLING HOTLINE: (845) 336-3336
TOURS
P.O. Box The Agency offers facility tours of our recycling and composting operations, and regularly hosts public groups up to 30 persons at a time. Visiting groups receive a high level of instruction on various solid waste environmental issues and solutions while touring UCRRA. The Agency takes pride in its mission and operations and welcomes the public to “come see for yourself” how the Agency is making recycling and composting work!If you’d like to schedule a tour or program request, please complete a Request Form or complete the submission form below and our staff will be in touch with you!Note: Youth must be accompanied by parents, teachers, or adult guardians on facility tours. Closed toe shoes/boots are required when touring the facility.
MENTION-ABLE MENTIONS
- Terracycle.com/en-US/
- Freecycle.org
SOCIAL MEDIA
- https://ucrra.org/blog/
- https://www.facebook.com/UlsterCountyRRA
- https://www.instagram.com/ucrra/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwiauExe91aPp_XdJSkJz-w
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
WARNING!
METHANOL IN MANY HAND-SANITIZER BRANDS
[7-2-2020] FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested... .Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol and are experiencing symptoms should seek immediate treatment for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning. Substantial methanol exposure can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death. Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk for methanol poisoning, young children who accidently [sic] ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk.
For all applicable downloads and forms, or to search for your brand of hand-sanitizer, visit: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use#products
LOCAL organizations to connect, to listen, and to be heard:
- https://citizenactionny.org/about
- https://citizenactionny.org/events/venues/7-grand-st-kingston-ny-12401-usa
- https://kingstontenantsunion.org/
- https://kingstontenantsunion.org/events/
- https://kingstontenantsunion.org/news/
- https://riseupkingston.org/
- https://riseupkingston.org/blog
FreedomWalker's Sources, Citations, Credits, and Links
COFFEE & GREEN TEA COMBO
- No credits for this segment
THE SPRUCE
- Thespruce.com
K-TOWN NEWS
- The Almanac
MINDFUL MUSEUM
- Diyhealthrememdy.com: "Ten benefits of mango seeds."
SAY THEIR NAMES, SAY THEIR NAMES
YMCA Farm Project in Kingston has offered to host a "Say Their Names" Memorial, honoring black lives we have lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
Joy Proctor, based out of Portland, Oregon has originally created and put together this memorial and made her template available to anyone who would like to bring it to their hometown. You can see examples of this coming together across the nation here --> www.instagram.com/saytheirnamesmemorial
SAY THEIR NAMES, SAY THEIR NAMES.
REPLENISH.
YO.
SPOOOOOOOONZ!
"The most unfathomable schools and sages have never attained to the gravity which dwells in the eyes of a baby of three months old. It is the gravity of astonishment at the universe, and astonishment at the universe is not mysticism, but a transcendent common sense. The fascination of children lies in this: that with each of them all things are remade, and the universe is put again upon its trial. As we walk the streets and see below us those delightful bulbous heads, three times too big for the body, which mark these human mushrooms, we ought always to remember that within every one of these heads there is a new universe, as new as it was on the seventh day of creation. In each of those orbs there is a new system of stars, new grass, new cities, a new sea."—G. K. Chesterton
For space and brevity concerns, the older bulk of Replenish Yo Spoons has been archived here. Older items will continue to be archived there about once per month, depending on how fast the credits fill with Replenishers.
Multimedia: Kids, Babies, and Animals
- [NEW] "Pug Dog FREAKS OUT After Reunited With Hiding Uncle | The Dodo." The Dodo, Youtube. [1:46] Babu the pug is obsessed with his uncle, but they haven't seen each other in almost a year – so his uncle's hiding under a blanket to surprise him. At first Babu's so confused, but then he's SO happy when he finally finds out who's hiding under there! For more videos of Baburao the pug, visit: http://thedo.do/baburao. November 17, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkvKfNro6dw
- [NEW] "Clingy Baby Koala Who Loved Bedtime Stories Gets Rescued…Twice | The Dodo." The Dodo, Youtube. [4:05] For more koalas, watch our new show Izzy's Koala World, streaming on Netflix now! - http://thedo.do/ytizzy This clingy baby koala, Henry, was rescued after he was separated from his mother. Izzy, an 11-year-old koala rescuer, helps him get strong and healthy by feeding him, cuddling him, and reading him bedtimes stories! Eventually, he’s ready to be released — but months later, someone finds Henry in the wild needing some help again! Watch Izzy rescue and release Henry the koala twice before he returns home for good. September 15, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6fk9dij3Q
- [NEW] "Law Firm Hires Stray Kitten After Visitors Complain Of His Presence." Stories of Animals, Youtube. [2:31] October 2, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QxPX3OZXo
- "What baby Crocodiles really sound like." CS Ghost Animation, Youtube. [0:20] Jukin Media Verified (Original) * For licensing / permission to use: Contact - licensing(at)jukinmediadotcom. September 25, 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZk6-Bew_hE
- "Rescued Cow Cuddles With His Family | The Dodo." The Dodo, Youtube. [1:16] Rescued Cow Cuddles With His Family | This rescued cow is super affectionate — so it's a good thing he found such a loving family. For more of this affectionate bull, check him out on Instagram: http://thedo.do/elizabeth, and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeththebull/. Love Animals? Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINb0wqPz-A0dV9nARjJlOQ?sub_confirmation=1. October 2, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMIviiOpnyc
- "Snoring hummingbird - Super Cute Animals - BBC." BBC, Youtube. [0:41] Programme website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b053d3b0 A sleepy hummingbird snores away. February 10, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uEfmQt34Nc
- "Birb explains why he should be allowed to chew on the wall." Birb, Youtube. [0:55] ovo!!! CR3BIT: Sarah Glover !!!ovo Permission to post granted by original poster. ovo-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-ovo If you have any videos to share with us make sure to send it here: birbmemesyt@gmail.com Thank! ovo If you use discord and love birbs, make sure to join our discord server: https://discord.gg/GJmKv76 Make sure to Like our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BirbMemesYT/ ovo-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-ovo September 3, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw2fj4bEiac
Multimedia: Everything else
FEATURED
"This Free Black Mental Health App Was Created Two Years Ago. It's Especially Relevant Right Now for Our Community." Jessica Moulite, Theroot.com. [3:46] Jasmin Pierre isn’t shy when it comes to discussing her mental health journey with others. “I’m really not afraid to put it all out there. Like, people know that I’ve been suicidal. People know that I’ve been in a mental institution,” said the 31-year-old mental health advocate and app creator. By being so open about her story, Pierre hopes to normalize these conversations among Black people in order to remove the stigma associated with mental health challenges. That’s one of the reasons why the New Orleans native created “The Safe Place,” a mental health app created with Black folks and cultural competency in mind. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s continued racial trauma and unrest, Jasmin has witnessed an increase in downloads. September 10, 2020. https://www.theroot.com/this-free-black-mental-health-app-was-created-two-years-1845012463
- https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-safe-place
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.he6ecb72aef1
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763
- [NEW] "THE REAL SLIM SHADY | Medieval Bardcore Version | Eminem vs Beedle the Bardcore." Beedle The Bardcore, Youtube. [4:47] Eminem - The Real Slim Shady [Medieval Bardcore Version] Mine own medieval, fantasy orchestra presents Ready Or Not for the enjoyment of knights, ladies and fine fellows of the realm. Original Song: “The Real Slim Shady” Original Artist: Eminem Writer: Andre R. Young, Marshall Mathers, Mike Elizondo, Tom Coster. More Music: Hip Hop Medieval Bardcore ►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoMYNoyrWoAHz5OOP6BwcY7SELvawbGx. July 27, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3okjFDo2aSU
- "This was amazing." The Tonight Show @Fallontonight. @chadwickboseman surprises #BlackPanther fans while they say what the movie means to them. February 28, 2018. https://twitter.com/fallontonight/status/969071212197396480?s=10
- "Black Jeopardy with Chadwick Boseman - SNL." Saturday Night Live, Youtube. [6:51] April 8, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzMzFGgmQOc
- "Kendrick Lamar, SZA - All The Stars." Kendrick Lamar, Youtube. [3:54] Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By available on all digital platforms & in stores now http://smarturl.it/BlackPantherAlbum Directed by Dave Meyers & the little homies Music video by Kendrick Lamar, SZA performing All The Stars. (C) 2018 Aftermath Records. February 6, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbjS0_ZfJ0
- "Shoes the Full Version." LiamKyleSullivan, Youtube. [4:00] Featuring Liam Kyle Sullivan as Kelly, Chris and Kelly's Dad...Pam Cook as Kelly's mom. directors of photography Neal Lett, David Fickas http://drama34.com and Eduardo Cisneros. lighting by Brandon Lawrence, fire dancing by http://firegroove.com written and directed by Liam Kyle Sullivan. This is the story about a person who is going to get what she wants, no matter what. She may not be the prettiest girl on the block. She may be a bit overweight. And even though haters pop up left and right, she doesn't let them drag her down. I hope that we can all draw inspiration from that strength of spirit; to look beyond our own flaws and see that anything is possible. Thanks for watching. Let's get some shoes! Sullivan has made several guest appearances on television programs—including Gilmore Girls, 8 Simple Rules, and Alias—but is best known for his internet videos. His most famous is "Shoes" http://youtu.be/wCF3ywukQYA which won a People's Choice Award for best user generated video. His character "Kelly" has released an album entitled Shoes, which consists of tracks recorded by herself, her ex-boyfriend, and her mom, played by Pam Cook. February 5, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA
- 'Kelly "Masks."' LiamKyleSullivan, Youtube. [2:57] THESE MASKS RULE! Listen, betches, research shows that masks can block the majority of particles that could contain SARS-CoV-2, so… let’s wear a mask! And be sure to wash your cloth mask after each use if possible. The CDC says so, DECK! Even though this may piss off my mom, we're donating a portion of the revenue generated from this video to Doctors Without Borders, to help in their fight. It’s great to see you all! Stay safe and let’s keep caring about each other! #TheseMasksRule Kelly’s Mom played by Pam Cook Kelly / Kelly’s Dad / Mother Grandma played by Liam Sullivan Heather the Vampire played by Megahn Kramer Homemade Kelly masks made by @mooncanyonkids and @storylori Special thanks to Ilana Cohn and Drama 3/4 Productions. September 1, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gbT_QG75Z4
- "Kelly Doesn't Get Harry Potter." LiamKyleSullivan, Youtube. [3:29] Kelly tells you about her favorite foods, argues with Siri (again), and explains why she thinks Harry Potter is a "Deck". July 25, 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_xagVSZdR4
Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacing_(activity_management)
Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History
Kingston Multicultural Festival
"Welcome to the 2020 Kingston Multicultural Festival." Reher Center, Youtube. [1:19] Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History Director Dr. Sarah Litvin welcomes and orients visitors to the 8th Annual Kingston Multicultural Festival. This festival is usually held in T.R. Gallo Park in the Rondout neighborhood of Kingston, New York. As a response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the festival moved to an ONLINE format in 2020. Access the entire festival at www.KingstonMulticulturalFestival.org. Video Credit: Paula Mitchell.June 13, 2020. https://youtu.be/TdJss-E4hLc
This year, the Kingston Multicultural Festival launches ONLINE on June 14th. Encounter the vibrant culture of the Hudson Valley at your own pace by exploring our festival website where you will discover videos of your Hudson Valley neighbors sharing and teaching the music, languages, foods, and crafts from different cultures. Individuals and families, young and old alike are invited to be a part of this year's festival by contributing a square to our collective Cultural Quilt of the Hudson Valley. The 8th Annual Kingston Multicultural Festival is dedicated to the memory of Esther Taylor-Evans. Esther was a fearless advocate for the Black community and for multiculturalism. Without her, this festival never would have begun. She supported it to the end of her days.
ONLINE & SOCIAL MEDIA
- https://www.facebook.com/ReherBakery/
- https://www.instagram.com/culturalquilthv/
- https://www.instagram.com/rehercenter/
- https://www.kingstonmulticulturalfestival.org/
- https://www.rehercenter.org/
- https://www.rehercenter.org/kingston-multicultural-festival/
- info@rehercenter.org
The mission of the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History is to preserve and present stories with universal appeal about immigration, community, work and bread. It uses its historic bakery building in Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood to forge emotional connections among all peoples through tours and programs.
beetle's Sources, Citations, Credits, and Links
(Re)Sources for "Meta on the Meta: A Force (To Be Reckoned With) Awakens"
Multimedia
- "John Boyega George Floyd protest London speech in full: Star Wars actor's powerful Hyde Park message." Evening Standard, Youtube. [4:43] Star Wars actor John Boyega has given an emotional speech at a Hyde Park demonstration about the death of George Floyd in the US. Boyega joined thousands of protestors in Hyde Park in a peaceful demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. The actor, who is best known for playing Finn in the recent Star Wars trilogy, referenced two other black Americans who controversially died in the US and the murder of Stephen Lawrence in the UK. “We are a physical representation of our support for George Floyd," he told the demonstration. "We are a physical representation of our support for Sandra Bland. We are a physical representation of our support for Trayvon Martin. We are a physical representation of our support for Stephen Lawrence.” Read more & pics:https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/john-boyega-hyde-park-protest-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-a4458841.html. June 3, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGXEB25WdyQ
- "John Boyega on his Black Lives Matter speech & life after Star Wars | British GQ." British GQ, Youtube. [23:33] During Britain’s Black Lives Matter rallies in June, John Boyega wrote his name in the history of racial justice. Here, in his first interview since finishing Star Wars and that unguarded address from a Hyde Park stage, our October cover star speaks to Jimi Famurewa about how both platforms inspired him to make a stand, but for very different reasons. September 2, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYx77l6BqgA
Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites
- "John Boyega: 'I’m the only cast member whose experience of Star Wars was based on their race.'" Jimi Famurewa, GK-magazine.co.uk. (Cover story, Britain Edition) During Britain’s Black Lives Matter rallies in June, John Boyega wrote his name in the history of racial justice. And here, in his first interview since finishing Star Wars and that unguarded address from a Hyde Park stage, he explains how both platforms inspired him to make a stand, but for very different reasons. Now, starring in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe as a Met policeman in the depths of institutional racism and breaking his industry’s expectation of silence, actor and activist is speaking with one voice. September 2, 2020. https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/john-boyega-interview-2020
[Referenced / resourced, but not aired]
Multimedia
- "This Is What Happens When Writers' Rooms Aren't Diverse." Slate, Youtube. [10:37] TV is more diverse than ever but the writers’ rooms—where the decisions of who will be represented onscreen and in what way are decided—haven’t quite caught up yet. June 18, 2018. https://youtu.be/jCGOvP0LAf4
[Referenced / resourced, but not read on-air]
Articles, Bibliographies, Resources & Websites
- "John Boyega gives powerful speech at Hyde Park Black Lives Matter protest." Katie Rosseinsky, Radhika Aligh, Standard.co.uk. Star Wars actor John Boyega has given an emotional speech at a Hyde Park demonstration about the death of George Floyd in the US. Boyega joined thousands of protestors in Hyde Park in a peaceful demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. The 28-year-old actor, who is best known for playing Finn in the recent Star Wars trilogy, became tearful at points during his heartfelt speech, which referenced two other black Americans who controversially died in the US and the murder of Stephen Lawrence in the UK. June 3, 2020. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/john-boyega-hyde-park-protest-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-a4458841.html
- "Chadwick Boseman Gave Us Something We Had Not Had Before." Clint Smith, The Atlantic; Medium.com. He brought King T’Challa to life in a way that transfixed the world and spoke uniquely to Black Americans. https://medium.com/the-atlantic/chadwick-boseman-gave-us-something-we-had-not-had-before-e4c2a037956
Music Playlists
FreedomWalker's Playlist:
- Blur: “The Universal”
- John Lennon: "Clean Up Time"
- Risa Sawayama: "XS"
- Toots and the Maytalls: "Warning, Warning"
beetle's Playlist:
- Morrissey: "Sister I'm a Poet"
- Love Spit Love: "How Soon is Now?"
LYRICS
- Geniuslyrics.com
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