Videopoem Patti Smith at Pen

Patti Smith addressed the Pen Conference held at Cooper Union back in May in support of her new memoir, Just Kids. The book talks about her chance encounter with the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe and their journey and rise in New York art world of the late sixties and early seventies.
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WBAI Listener thoughts on management change…

Local Station Board candidate Chris Farell’s view on the management change at WBAI. This has been a contentious issue as long term Program Director Bernard White was fired. On one side, which is reflected in Farell’s opinion, Bernard White had failed to adapt WBAI to changes in the 21st century and was unable to generate the funding which is vital to the station’s existence. On the other side which believes Bernard White was unfairly dismissed with overtones of racism involved.
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Disabled In New York

Videopoem interviews actress/social activist Amy Meisner-Threet about her disability with MS and the impact this has had on her life. An accomplished actress and dancer who has appeared on television and the Alvin Ailey Theater, Ms. Meisner-Threet explains how having disease does not mean a death sentence. In the interview show talks about combatting stereotypes and the difficulties of overcoming the disease while maintaining an active life.
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WBAI Editor Don Debar In Support of Bernard White

Don Debar discusses the Pacifica Foundations decision to terminate Bernard White as Program Director. Those who support Bernard White believe he best reflects the interests of the WBAI community while others claim he has narrowed the community thus driving WBAI to the brink of financial ruin. Don Debar is part of the Take Back WBAI coalition which is fighting these changes. They contend that Bernard White has broadened the reach of WBAI and created a more diverse programming reflective of the special needs of the WBAI community. In their view, the new changes are part of a plan to make WBAI corporate in orientation.
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Perspective On Yoga…

Here’s a two camera angle view of Diann Burro’s yoga class. With the split angle, you can see how see she artfully conducts a class.

Diann Burro from robert dene on Vimeo.
For more detailed close ups of Diann, check out these pictures from the Yoga Garden which were taken in the summer of 08.

The Healing Power of Yoga

Diann Burro discusses the healing power of yoga and how yoga can help clearify your objectives in life.

George Ortega On Poverty

George Ortega discusses the true situation of poverty in the world.