First hour: Activist Jeremy Tjhung
Second hour: Discussing the film, "The Good Mind," and Native American land rights
What does it mean to devote yourself to a life of activism? We talk to a local activist who uprooted himself from New York City and left everything behind to help promote causes he cares about in Rochester. Jeremy Tjhung grew up on Akron, NY, where he says he was the only gay Asian kid in town. He moved to New York City to pursue a career in fashion and retail. In 2016, after the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Tjhung joined Gays Against Guns, a grassroots organization committed to ending gun violence in America. In 2018, he moved to Rochester to bring his passion for activism to Monroe County; he said that’s where he saw the potential to do the most good. Tjhung joins us in studio to share his story and discuss his efforts.
Then in our second hour, we discuss a documentary called "The Good Mind.” It explores Native American land rights through a look the Onondaga Nation’s battle with the U.S. government. We discuss treaties, what sovereignty means, and how to preserve Native American culture. Our guests:
- Ronnie Pollack, member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Eagle Clan, executive director of the Native American Cultural Center, and host of "Two Canoes with Ronnie Pollack" on WYSL 92.1 FM
- Michael Galban, curator and historian at the Seneca Art and Culture Center at Ganondagan
- Kathryn Murano Santos, senior director of collections and exhibitions at the Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Gwendolen Cates, “The Good Mind” filmmaker
