Girls need to navigate many barriers to be successful later in life. One youth organization helps guide them to become independent adults. Host Eric Clemons discusses this national nonprofit with the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Western Connecticut, Donna Maglio.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
As liberty depends on freedom of the press and the printed word yields to electronic media, journalism must evolve with the times to sustain that freedom. Host Eric Clemons is joined by the publisher of Af-Am Point of View News Magazine, Frederick Hurst.
The Council for Human Understanding teaches empathy and human understanding through lessons of the past and by emphasizing our commonalities irrespective of sex, race, creed, or ethnic origin. Board Member, Representative Aaron Vega, joins Newsmakers.
Ed Caisse from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department and Director of the Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative discusses implementing the C3 military policing based model in tough neighborhoods to reduce crime and dismantle gangs while building up youth and increasing graduation rate from 48 to 70 percent.
Veterans readjusting to civilian life can face challenges. The MA Vet Centers offer combat vets and their families an array of free counseling services; with a focus in military sexual trauma and bereavement counseling. Jose Crego joins Newsmakers to discuss these services and many more including; Yoga, picnics, individual and group counseling.
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Agawam Mayor, William Sapelli, sits down with Eric Clemons at the Majestic Theater to discuss top issues facing the city; including street paving, storm water maintenance, the city budget and city government working together for the common good.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology President, Tony Benoit, joins Newsmakers to discuss BFIT's long tradition of providing a hands-on college education in technical fields experiencing job growth, and in doing so, provides MA with skilled workers.
The Anti-Defamation League Connecticut Chapter provides high quality anti-bias education in communities and schools across the state. ADL Connecticut Regional Director, Steven Ginsburg, joins Eric Clemons to discuss overcoming bigotry and hatred.
People living with developmental and intellectual disabilities face mental and physical barriers, as well as social ones. Many fight for independence and acceptance as they travel the road to inclusion. The Arc New London County advocates for change. Kathleen Stauffer joins Newsmakers.
Interview Recorded on June 20, 2017 at the University of Hartford. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
The YMCA, the largest non-profit in the county, plays an important role in communities across America and the world from teaching kids to swim to prevent drowning deaths to programs in heath and living a healthy lifestyle. Harold Sparrow, President and CEO, of the YMCA of Greater Hartford joins Eric Clemons to discuss the Y's focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
Interview recorded June 20, 2017. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
Connecticut has the highest rate of dual arrest in the country. This can deter victims from calling law enforcement for help, as well as negatively impact children. Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence CEO, Karen Jarmoc, tells us about this and more.
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