On this episode of OPEN with Rhina Valentin, Sulma Arzu-Brown, an award-winning Afro-Latina author, advocate, and co-founder and executive director of Storyland: The Bronx Book Haven, bolsters a love of literacy across the Bronx through cultural curation. Then, the author of “Luna Loves The Bronx,” Kayla Arthur, shares her heartfelt story celebrating the borough’s spirit while teaching young readers to explore their communities with curiosity and pride. Finally, the open artist spotlight shines on the future of musical greatness with 11-year-old multi-instrumentalist, and music producer Justin Lopez, also known as “Just N Keyz,"" joined by vocalist and performer, Charm Vida, and a live band.
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.