Posts by WRFI News Staff
Ithaca’s Lights for Liberty Rally [AUDIO]
Ithaca is one of 650 places holding a rally on July 12th protesting maltreatment of refugees in US detention camps at the Southern Border.WRFI’s Michayla Savitt spoke with co-organizers Una Moneypenny and Alison Christie earlier this week, along with Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition steering committee member Shannon Gleason. They talk about what we can…
Read MoreWatkins Glen Six Hours of the Glen Race 2019 [AUDIO]
At the end of June, the world-famous race track at Watkins Glen International hosted long-running annual classic “Six Hours at the Glen”. International racing teams and drivers competed across three days. WRFI’s Fred Balfour was on the spot reporting the many aspects of a beautiful weekend at the track.
Read MoreIthaca Reggae Fest 2019 [AUDIO]
The third annual Ithaca Reggae Festival took place on the weekend of June 28th-29th, and many folks turned out to Stewart Park to enjoy the festivities. WRFI’s Jamie Swinnerton attended the festival, and brings us some highlights of the day.
Read MorePlanned Parenthood Pride Block Party 2019 [AUDIO]
Planned Parenthood held its second annual Pride Block Party on June 24th. It was a complete success, but members of the LGBTQ+ community say they want more opportunities to celebrate together. WRFI’s Jamie Swinnerton and Ed von Aderkas bring you the story.
Read MoreFind the Funny [AUDIO]
Kenneth Mclaurin is a local Ithaca comedian and the producer of Comedy on the Commons. Along with Finger Lakes Pulse, Comedy on the Commons will host a stand-up show as part of in Ithaca’s first pride weekend. McLaurin spoke with WRFI’s Michayla Savitt about the local group’s work, being a comedian, and tomorrow’s Pride Not…
Read MoreJuneteenth Recap 06_19_2019 [AUDIO]
On Saturday, June 15th, our WRFI summer interns attended the 2019 Juneteenth Celebration in Ithaca: a day of togetherness, anchored by the arts and social justice teachings, all celebrating when formerly enslaved African Americans were freed from slavery. Matt Anticoli produced this piece, with help from Sobeida Rosa and Sean McGoldrick. Image licensing: “Juneteenth…
Read MoreJuneteenth Preview 6_12_19 [AUDIO]
Juneteenth is the nation’s oldest occasion celebrating the abolition of slavery, This Saturday, Ithaca’s Southside Community center invites the community to celebrate with them in a day of music, movies, and abolitionist teachings. WRFI’s Michayla Savitt spoke with Dr. Nia Nunn, Joe Lewis, and Kayla Matos about this year’s celebration surrounding Mama Scott, a born…
Read MoreEar to Earth, Ep. 3: Environmental racism [AUDIO]
This is the third episode of “Ear to Earth”. It’s a special WRFI News series about how climate change is impacting Tompkins County, in collaboration with the Park Scholars Program at Ithaca College. In this third piece, there are two segments about environmental racism. Producer Skylar Eagle speaks with IC Professor Pranietha Mudliar about her…
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