On this episode, Daniel Byers, writer and director, discusses his independent film, Dark Hollow. Then, poet and author Ricardo Nazario y Colón discusses his new collection Orfeito, and his experiences growing up between the South Bronx and Puerto Rico. Next, Laura Rhymer, Director of the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center at Community Access, and Jovanna Marc, a graduate of the program, discuss the role of peer specialists in mental health care, and how Howie the Harp prepares people for careers in New York City’s mental health workforce. Lastly, fine art photographer and licensed clinical social worker Herb Bardavid discusses his portrait and oral-history series Getting Old and Getting Out.
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.
What is 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.