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The Race to the Top: Why Should We Try to Get There?
From left, California State Assembly member Ira Ruskin, Henrietta J. Burroughs and California State
Senator Joe Simitian
sit on the set of the Talking with Henrietta show. See the schedule for the show here.
California's schools are facing numerous challenges in both public education and in higher education. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, State Assembly member Ira Ruskin, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs and State Senator Joe Simitian discuss many of these challenges and examine what the state legislature is doing to deal with them. Their taped discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, February 28, 2010 through Saturday, March 13, 2010. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
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Helping Those Who Need it Most
From left, Diane Shakoor, Anthony Navarro, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Jesus Estrada sit on the set of
the Talking with Henrietta show after their discussion.
A new report to be released soon will present statistics which show that, throughout the country, more and more individuals and families are falling into poverty. On this show, Diane Shakoor, Anthony Navarro, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Jesus Estrada talk about what one community agency is doing to assist the needy in both Santa Clara County and in San Mateo County. Their one-hour discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, February 14, 2010 through Saturday, February 26, 2010. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
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Emergency Preparedness: Creating a Master Plan
From left, Ryan Zollicoffer, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Captain John Chalmers
East Palo Alto's proposed Master Emergency Preparedness Plan has been more than 10 years in the making and it might soon become a complete reality when it receives the approval of the East Palo Alto City Council. On this show, Ryan Zollicoffer, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Captain John Chalmers discuss the emergency preparedness plan and how it is designed to be used. Viewers can see their one hour discussion on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, January 31, 2010 through Saturday, February 13, 2010. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
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Transforming a Dump into a Park
From left, Meda Okelo, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs and Lily Lee
In the early 1900's, the area now known as East Palo Alto was thought of as a waterfront town. Many in and outside of the city are currently working to reclaim East Palo Alto's connection to its waterfront past. In their remarks on this edition of Talking with Henrietta titled "Transforming a Dump into a Park," Meda Okelo and Lily Lee discuss what is behind the effort to strengthen East Palo Alto's connection to its waterfront and who stands to benefit. Their one hour discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, January 17, 2010 through Saturday, January 23, 2010. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. See an excerpt from the show in the thumbnail image immediately below.
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Changing the Odds Across America
Stewart Hyland, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs and Gail Ortega
Various groups have been meeting in East Palo Alto for more than a month to discuss how they can create a strategic plan that will enable them to wipe out poverty in the city, improve student achievement and create an environment within East Palo Alto where all of the residents can enjoy a more satisfying life. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Stewart Hyland, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Gail Ortega discuss the plan the groups are developing and the steps they need to take to make the new vision they are creating for the city a reality. Their discussion, called "Changing the Odds Across America" can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, December 13, 2009 through Saturday, January 16, 2010. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. The first two video excerpts below were shown during the discussion. The third video excerpt is from the discussion itself.
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Youth Events: Can They Make a Meaningful Difference?
Douglas Fort, Officer Richard Barries, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs, Marco Marquez and Rev. Paul Bains
Several hundred East Palo Alto youth participated in the 2009 Youth Summit which was held on October 24. On the Talking with Henrietta show taped on November 12, 2009, Douglas Fort, Officer Richard Barries, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs, Marco Marquez and Rev. Paul Bains engage in a frank discussion about the issues affecting the youth in the city, the local perceptions concerning the police and the prevailing cultural values in the East Palo Alto community. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, November 15, 2009 through Friday, December 11, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. See video excerpt below.
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The Fight Against Crime: Is It Working?
Pictured from left to right are East Palo Alto Police Chief Ronald Davis, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs
and California State Assemblymember Ira Ruskin.
The East Palo Alto Police Department recently outlined major initiatives to fight crime in the city. On this show, East Palo Alto's Chief of Police Ronald Davis, California State Assemblymember Ira Ruskin and show host Henrietta J. Burroughs look at some of the local and statewide crime initiatives adopted in the past and discuss the degree to which they've been effective. This discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, October 25, 2009 through Friday, November 13, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
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Susi Feltch, Pastor Alvin Paaga, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Chief Sealiimalieto Leoso Fotofili Sam Ripley
and Legalo Faifili Gaoteote sit on the set following their discussion on the Talking with Henrietta show.
This past September 29, a series of earthquakes and a tsunami hit the islands of Samoa and Tonga, which lie in the Pacific Ocean. These events caused immense suffering for thousands of inhabitants who live on these two islands. Susi Feltch, Pastor Alvin Paaga, Chief Sealiimalieto Leoso Fotofili Sam Ripley and Legalo Faifili Gaoteote told show host Henrietta J. Burroughs how they and their relatives are coping with the death and destruction the recent disaster brought to their lives. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, October 11, 2009 through Friday, October 23, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Tiffany Hauta speaks on show. Shauna Uhila Moelangi speaks. Click picture or go here to see an
excerpt from the show.
Go here for information about one relief effort that is taking place in the East Palo Alto community.
Flu Season: Should We Really Be Concerned?
Dr. Reshma Thadani, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Dr. Alvaro Garza and Luisa Buada sit on the set
after their discussion of the HiN1 virus.
Health officials throughout the country and around the world have mobilized to issue warnings about the dangers of the H1N1 virus, also known as the Swine Flu. But are all of the warnings necessary? Dr. Reshma Thadani, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Dr. Alvaro Garza and Luisa Buada discuss the dangers involved with the H1N1 virus and the steps people can take to protect themselves. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, September 27, 2009 through Friday, October 9, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Protecting Women Against Violent Crime
Detective Roena Spiller, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Sarah Burton sit on the set of the Talking with
Henrietta show after their discussion about the progress the nation has made to decrease the violent
crimes that are annually committed against women.
It has been 15 years since the U.S. Congress enacted a series of laws to protect American women from those who would violently abuse them. On this show, Detective Roena Spiller, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Sarah Burton discuss how well these laws have worked, whether the legal protection afforded to women has been affected by recent budget cuts, and what more can be done to keep women from being targets of violence. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, September 13, 2009 through Friday, September 25, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
See commentary in EPA Today Online on Funding for Domestic Violence Shelters - A Necessity.
Advising the President: An Interview with Linda Darling-Hammond
Henrietta J. Burroughs and Prof. Linda Darling-Hammond sit on the
stage at the Eastside College Preparatory School during their public
discussion about educational and political issues.
Many people have ideas about improving the state of public education in America. But Professor Linda Darling-Hammond has the ear of Pres. Barack Obama. She helped shape his education policies when he was running for the presidency. During her interview with Henrietta J. Burroughs at the July 2009 Fellowship of Faith luncheon, Darling-Hammond shared her thoughts about the state of education in America and the steps that can be taken to improve this country's public education system. The interview with Darling-Hammond can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Tuesday, Sepember 1, 2009 through Friday,September 11, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
The Changing World of Grantmaking
Kim Reeves, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Dr. Emmett Carson sit on the set of Talking with Henrietta
after their discussion concerning the changes in the world of grantmaking.
Millions of nonprofit agencies throughout the world depend upon donated funds. On this show, Kim Reeves, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Dr. Emmett Carson discuss the changes taking place in the world of philanthrophy - a world which impacts the survival of many nonprofits and the changes taking place in many communities. See an excerpt from their discussion here. The full one hour discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, August 16, 2009 through Friday, August 28, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Era of Obama
Henrietta J. Burroughs seats with Stanford history professor Dr. Clayborne Carson.
It has been 46 years since the historic March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Dr. Clayborne Carson, a history professor at Stanford University and the founding director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute, shares his thoughts on current racial topics. He also talks about global liberation and he assesses the progress the nation has taken toward achieving racial and economic equality. This controversial discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, July 26, 2009 through Friday, August 14, 2009. Talking with Henrietta airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. Click here to hear an audio copy of the show.
When It Comes to Grocery Stores, Not Everyone Is Happy
Sitting from left to right, Jimmy Almaliti, Henrietta J. Burroughs and R.B. Jones.
East Palo Alto residents have wanted a major grocery store in their city for more than a decade. The fact that one might now be coming to the city is causing much concern for some of the residents and existing businesses. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Jimmy Almaliti, host Henrietta J. Burroughs and R.B. Jones discuss some of the issues behind the current discontent. Their one hour discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, July 12, 2009 through Friday, July 24, 2009. The show airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Alarming Statistics Concerning HIV/AIDS
From left to right, Gloria Brown, Anita Booker, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Darryl Lampkin and Rev. Mary
Frazier on the set of the Talking with Henrietta television show after the taping of their discussion on
HIV/AIDS.
Community outreach workers and others in the health field have expressed alarm about the increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS in one particular segment of the population. Gloria Brown, Anita Booker, show host Henrietta J. Burroughs, Darryl Lampkin and Rev. Mary Frazier talk about those who are most at risk locally and what is being done to prevent future HIV/AIDS infections. To see a video excerpt from their discussion, click here. The complete one hour discussion about HIV/AIDS can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, June 28, 2009 through Friday, July 10, 2009. The show airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Teen Suicides: What Can Be Done to Prevent Them?
Toni DeMarco, Denise Chun, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Katie Luce sit on the set of the Talking with
Henrietta television show during the taping of their discussion on teen suicide.
Residents living on the Midpeninsula have been shocked by several recent teenage suicides. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Toni DeMarco, Denise Chun and Katie Luce discuss some of the reasons for these occurrences and some of the things that can be done to prevent future teen suicides. The show's three guests also share with Henrietta J. Burroughs, the show's host, the insights they've gained from their experience counseling young people and their parents. To see a video excerpt from their discussion, click here. The whole one hour discussion on teen suicides can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, June 14, 2009 through Friday, June 26, 2009. The show airs on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Click here to see a brief list of area resources available for those who are coping with stress and other emotional issues.
What Makes a Downtown a Downtown?
Stewart Hyland, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Goro Mitchell sit on the set of the Talk-
ing with Henrietta television show after their discussion of "What Makes a Downtown
a Downtown."
Some residents in East Palo Alto are working to create a downtown for their city. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta,
Jorge Genchi, Stewart Hyland, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Goro Mitchell, Thomas Williams and Annie Loya discuss why the group thinks that having a downtown is important. They also discuss what the group's members are doing to get East Palo Alto's residents and various other stakeholders involved in creating the plans for the city's new downtown. This show can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, May 31, 2009 through Friday, June 12, 2009 on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
A New Vision for East Palo Alto
This picture shows all of the participants who appeared on this edition of Talking with Henrietta. They
are shown
on the set after the taping of the show. Seated from left to right on the first row:Paoasi Maa-
ma, Mike Sandoval, Henrietta J. Burroughs, East Palo Alto Mayor Ruben Abrica, Nancy Marquez and Tra-
vis Wilson. From left to right on the second row: Joshua Mason, Eduardo Ruiz, Baltazar Mendoza Jr., Ka-
lamu Chaché, Elvira Ramirez and Oscar Magana.
Find out what some East Palo Alto young people think of the vision Mayor Ruben Abrica outlined for the City of East Palo Alto in his State of the City Address on May 5. The youth and the mayor exchange ideas about what they each think is best for the city. Their lively exchange can be viewed on this most recent edition of Talking with Henrietta which can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, May 17, 2009 through Friday, May 30, 2009. Their discussion can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. See an excerpt from this video here.
Is Anyone Being Treated Unfairly?
From left to right Jessica Steinberg, Matthew Fremont, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Shirley Gibson
East Palo Alto is experiencing a high number of evictions. Jessica Steinberg, Matthew Fremont, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Shirley Gibson discuss some of the controversial factors that are adding to this high number. Their discussion can be seen on Talking with Henrietta on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, April 26, 2009 through Friday, May 15, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Rehabilitating Parolees
Photo courtesy of Lorena Cuffy
Seated from left to right: Frederick Jordan, Robert Hoover, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Officer Brian Lee and
Bakari Thompson. Standing back row, left to right: Pam Cherry, the Dir. of the Parole Reentry Program,
Maurice Hanks, Nathan Jackson, Martinique Jenkens, Kevin Rowel, Richard Williams, Sonia Carrasco, Maurice
Brown, David Lewis, the Pres. of Free at Last; East Palo Alto Police Chief
Ron Davis, Capt. Carl Estelle, Capt. John
Chalmers and Joan Johnson, the Project Manager for CAL TRANS.
The East Palo Alto Police Department runs a very special program called the Parole Reentry Program which assists parolees in the City of East Palo Alto. On April 9, Frederick Jordan, Robert Hoover, Officer Brian Lee and Bakari Thompson talked about the program with show host Henrietta J. Burroughs. During their discussion, they were joined by several members of the studio audience who shared some of their own life experiences. This edition of Talking with Henrietta can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, April 12, 2009 through Saturday, April 25, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Why Do City Officials Travel to Washington, D.C.?
East Palo Alto City Manager Alvin James, East Palo Alto's Redevelopment Director Carlos Martinez,
Henrietta J. Burroughs and East Palo Alto City Council member David Woods.
In March of this year, four East Palo Alto city officials made a trip to Washington, D.C. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, three of those officials: East Palo Alto City Manager Alvin James, the city's Redevelopment Director Carlos Martinez and the city's Vice Mayor David Woods discuss the reason they made the trip and what it accomplished. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, March 29, 2009 through Sunday, April 11, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
The Ravenswood City School District: Where Is It Going?
Larry Moody, Maria De La Vega, Henrietta J. Burroughs, and Saree Mading.
The Ravenswood City School District faces many challenges. On the current edition of Talking with Henrietta, the President of the School Board Larry Moody, the district's School Superintendent Maria de la Vega and its newly elected board member Saree Mading tell host Henrietta J. Burroughs what the district and its board are doing to positively address the district's challenges. This edition of Talking with Henrietta can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Thursday, March 19, 2009 through Sunday, March 29, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. In additional to the previous schedule, this show can also be seen at these additional times and days: Saturday, April 4@9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5@8 a.m. and Saturday, April 11@9:30 p.m.
Emergency Escape by Water
Bernardo Huerta, Arnold Hardt, Henrietta J. Burroughs, and Charles Ivan King.
A group of transportation and public works commissioners in East Palo Alto argue that public officials, especially those in East Palo Alto, should incorporate water evacuation procedures and equipment in their emergency preparedness plans. Three of these commissioners -- Bernardo Huerta, Arnold Hardt and Charles Ivan King -- discuss the reasons they think the implementation of their idea is long overdue. Their discussion can be seen on the current edition of Talking with Henrietta on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, March 1, 2009 through Saturday, March 14, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Our Economic Storm: How Do We Survive It?
Keisha Woods, Narbik Karamian, Henrietta J. Burroughs, and Arn Cenedella.
In urging support for his administration's economic stimulus plan, President Obama warned that the country is in a "perfect storm." On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Keisha Woods, Narbik Karamian, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Arn Cenedella discuss what the president meant by the term "perfect storm" and what we can do to survive it. This edition of the show can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, February 15, 2009 through Friday, February 27, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. To see an excerpt from the show, go here.
What Do Local Seniors Think About Today's Politics?
Booker T. Ellis, Lorraine Holmes, Juanita Meadows, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Gertrude Wilks, Dorothy
Romes, and Onedia Branch.
We’ve heard a lot of about what young people think about politics. But what do ninety-year old seniors think? On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, several of them share some of their experiences, their thoughts about President Barack Obama and their perspectives on where this country has been and where they would like to see it go. Guests include Booker T. Ellis, Lorraine Holmes, Juanita Meadows, Gertrude Wilks, Dorothy Romes and Onedia Branch. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Thursday, January 29, 2009 through Friday, February 13, 2009. This show can also be seen on Sundays@5 p.m.,
Tuesdays@8 p.m., Wednesdays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m., Thursdays@8 p.m. and Fridays@3 a.m. and 11 a.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org.
Health Resolutions for the New Year
Dr. Jolly Philip, Edith Cabuslay, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Beulah McJimsey and Luisa Buada on the set
of Talking with Henrietta.
The beginning of the year is a prime time for people to make New Year's resolutions. On this show Dr. Jolly Philip, Edith Cabuslay, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Beulah McJimsey and Luisa Buada discuss the steps people can take to enjoy better health and live longer. This discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Thursday, January 15, 2009 through Saturday, January 24, 2009. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays@1:00 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays@8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. See a video excerpt from the show here.
Crime, Violence and Racial Profiling
Mayor Ruben Abrica, Robert Hoover, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Palo Alto City Council member Yoriko
Kishimoto and East Palo Alto Police Chief Ronald Davis
Crime, violence and racial profiling have been hot topics of discussion in East Palo Alto and Palo Alto. The guests on this edition of Talking with Henrietta -- Mayor Ruben Abrica, Robert Hoover, Palo Alto City Council member Yoriko Kishimoto and East Palo Alto Police Chief Ronald Davis -- put all three topics in perspective. They also discuss the opportunities that can come out of these issues for both the East Palo Alto and the Palo Alto communities. Their video discussion will run on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, December 14, 2008 through Saturday, January 11, 2009. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays@1:00 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays@8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org See an excerpt from this show here.
The Future of Racial Profiling
Prof. R. Richard Banks, Jay Thorwaldson, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Palo Alto City Council member
Patrick Burt and East Palo Alto City Council member David Woods.
A week after a local march protesting racial profiling and the passage of a resolution to end the practice, attention is now turning to additional steps that can be taken to deal with the issue. This edition of Talking with Henrietta features Prof. R. Richard Banks, Jay Thorwaldson, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Palo Alto City Council member Patrick Burt and East Palo Alto City Council member David Woods, who discuss the local and legal aspects of racial profiling and some of the concrete steps that can be taken to end the practice. Their video discussion will run on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, November 16 through Saturday, December 13, 2008. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays@1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays@8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.midpenmedia.org. Go here to see an excerpt from this show.
Election Concerns
Dorsey Nunn, Jamie Shepard, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Jessica Weiss and Janet Wells
Many people throughout America are expressing their anxieties about the outcome of the upcoming November election and their fears about election fraud. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta. which was taped on October 23, Dorsey Nunn, Jamie Shepard, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Jessica Weiss and Janet Wells discuss many pre-election concerns that are impacting the public atmosphere surrounding this election. This discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, October 26 through Saturday, November 8, 2008. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays@1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays@8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See a video excerpt from the show by clicking here
A Discussion with the 2008 East Palo Alto City Council Candidates
Carlos Romero, M.F. Chester Palesoo, Goro Mitchell, Laura Martinez, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Bernardo Huerta, Michael Francois, Douglas Fort and Peter Evans.
The five member East Palo City Council will have three vacant positions that will be decided upon on November 4, this coming Election Day. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, eight city council candidates discuss their vision for East Palo Alto and tell why they think they should be elected to the East Palo Alto City Council this November. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, October 12 through Saturday, October 25, 2008. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays@1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays@8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. Click here to see an excerpt from the show.
Another Election to Make a Difference
Saree Mading, Court Skinner, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Sharifa Wilson
In this November's election, East Palo Alto voters will select new members to their local school board. On this show, Saree Mading, Court Skinner and Sharifa Wilson tell television show host Henrietta J. Burroughs why they think they should be elected to the vacant board positions. This show can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, September 28 through Saturday, October 11, 2008. This show can also be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays @1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays @8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See an excerpt from this video discussion here.
Click on the name of the individual candidate below to hear why each thinks he or she should be elected.
Wolfram Alderson, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Maria Chavez and Stewart Hyland
On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Wolfram Alderson, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Maria Chavez and Stewart Hyland discuss how two new organizations with different approaches are working to have a similar impact on the East Palo Alto community. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, September 14 through Saturday, September 27, 2008. During this time, the show can be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays @1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays @8 p.m. It can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See an excerpt from the show here.
Homelessness - Why Should We Talk About It?
Rev. Mary Frazier, Deboah Torres, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Tayischa Deldridge
The current economic downturn is causing many throughout the country to become homeless. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, the Rev. Mary Frazier, Deborah Torres, Tayischa Deldridge and show host Henrietta J. Burroughs discuss the housing crisis and the plight of those who suffer severely because of it. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, August 31 through Saturday, September 13, 2008. During this time, this show can be seen on Fridays@noon, Saturdays @1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @8 a.m. and Thursdays @8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See an excerpt from the show here.
Surviving and Thriving in an Economic Slowdown
Narbik Karamian, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Oscar Dominquez and Debra Ambrose During a time when the country is experiencing an economic downturn, some say that it is possible to not only survive it, but also to thrive within it. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Narbik Karamian, Oscar Dominquez and Debra Ambrose share with show host Henrietta J. Burroughs, their financial survival tips. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 30, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See an excerpt from the show here.
The World Mural Project: A Technological Wonder
Marcus jackson, Maria Centeno, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Victor Marin and Rita Holiday The World Mural Project involved the collaboration of 500 young people throughout the world. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Marcus Jackson, Maria Centeno, Victor Marin and Rita Holiday discuss the significance of the project with show host Henrietta J. Burroughs. They also talk about the role they each played in the project's completion. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, July 27 through Saturday, August 2, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. Go here to see an excerpt from this show.
Make the Call
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The East Palo Alto Police Department and the Mid-Peninsula Community Media Center have partnered to create a new series called Make the Call. Click image below to see pictures from the video and to get more information about this groundbreaking video production. To see Make the Call online go here.
Celebrating a City Anniversary
Sharifa Wilson, Duane Bay, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Bernardo Huerta and Russell Averhart
On July 1 of this year, East Palo Alto celebrated its 25th anniversary. On this show, Sharifa Wilson, Duane Bay, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Bernardo Huerta and Russell Averhart discuss the city's hopes, dreams, struggles and its potential for the future. This edition of Talking with Henrietta can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. To see an excerpt from this show, click here.
College Funding and Immigrant Students
Etivise Latu,Miriam Torres, Henrietta J. Burroughs. Luis Pimental and Carlota Flores
Should the children of illegal immigrants, who have been educated in the United States, be allowed to apply for and receive scholarships and grants to pursue their education, without any regard being given to their immigration status? Etivise Latu, Miriam Torres, Luis Pimental and Carlota Flores argue passionately for the rights of immigrant students. Watch how they present their case on this edition of Talking with Henrietta. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, June 29 through Saturday, July 12, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. See an excerpt from this show.
Rent Increases: An Ongoing Struggle
William B. Webster, Henrietta J. Burroughs. Ovier Mariscal and Jeanne Merino
A serious struggle is going on in East Palo Alto over rent increases. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, William B. Webster, Ovier Mariscall and Jeanne Merino share their views about the rent increases and they give several predictions as to how the contentious situation will be resolved. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, June 15 through Saturday, June 28, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. To see an excerpt from this show, click here.This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times atwww.communitymediacenter.net.
The Housing Market: Bust or Rebounding?
Milton McLaurin, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Arn Cenedella
Many people are feeling uncomfortable about the current housing market and others are suffering because of it. So, Milton McLaurin and Arn Cenedella talk with Henrietta to share their views as to whether we're in a housing bust or whether the housing market is rebounding. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, May 25 through Saturday, June 14, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. Click here to see a video excerpt from the show. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times atwww.communitymediacenter.net.
The Impact of Faith-based Groups
Esther Hill, Rev. John Liotti, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Rev. Mary Frazier and Laura Martinez
Faith-based groups are getting more involved in the issues affecting local communities. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Esther Hill, Rev. John Liotti, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Rev. Mary Frazier and Laura Martines discuss who some of these groups are and what’s behind their growing activism. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 24, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times atwww.communitymediacenter.net. Click here to see a video excerpt from this show.
Policies and Plans - The East Palo Alto Police Department
Capt. Carl Estelle, Capt. John Chalmers, Henrietta J. Burroughs, David Lewis and Chief Ron Davis
The East Palo Alto Police Department recently issued a Crime Emergency Declaration. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Captain Carl Estelle, Captain John Chalmers, Henrietta J. Burroughs, David Lewis and Chief Ron Davis discuss the reasons behind the emergency declaration, the effect it has had thus far, and the new policies and projects the East Palo Alto Police Department has initiated to bring positive changes to the City of East Palo Alto. Their discussion can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 10, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. To see an excerpt from this show, click here. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Providing Community Legal Services
Nozipo Wobogo, John Frohnmayer, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Marilia Zellner
Community lawyers can devote a lot of their time assisting illegal immigrants. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Nozipo Wobogo, John Frohnmayer and Marilia Zellner tell Henrietta why community lawyers do what they do and why they think the services that they provide are legal. Their discussion titled "Providing Community Legal Services" can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, April 13 through Sunday, April 27, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times atwww.communitymediacenter.net.
Getting a City Fit
Nancy Brink, Mariah Brown, Ana Soto, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Elizabeth Savusa and
Kathleen Alexander.
For more than a year, a health collaborative has worked in East Palo Alto, CA to produce several projects to encourage the residents in East Palo Alto to get and stay fit. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Nancy Brink, Mariah Brown, Ana Soto, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Elizabeth Savusa and Kathleen Alexander discuss the groups in the collaborative and the projects the collaborative developed. Their discussion titled "Getting a City Fit" can be seen on Channel 27 on the Midpeninsula from Sunday, April 6 through Sunday, April 13, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. This show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net. These additional times and dates have been added: Tuesday, April 8 at 2 a.m. and 11 a.m., Friday, April 11 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
Not in Our Town
Delorme Stovall-McKee, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Patrice O'Neill
On this show, Delorme McKee-Stovall, host Henrietta J. Burroughs and Patrice O'Neill discuss how we can all work together to eliminate the harmful effects of bias in our lives. The show was taped after a half day conference titled "Beyond Us and Them: Confronting Hidden Bias in Our Community" was held in Palo Alto. McKee-Stovall and O'Neill participated in the conference. Their discussion can be can be seen from March 16 through
March 30, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m.,
Sundays @5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m.
on Channel 27, which airs locally. It can also be
seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net
Burning Issues: Land Use and Transportation
Goro Mitchell, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Carlos Romero
Many cities have critical decisions to make concerning their
local land use policies. Some of these decisions affect
how millions of dollars are spent within the community.
On this show, Goro Mitchell, the Executive Director of the
Community Development Institute and Carlos Romero, an East
Palo Alto Planning Commissioner, talk with show host Henrietta
J. Burroughs to discuss the process by which some of these
decisions are made and how these decisions can determine
the quality of life for area residents for years to come.
This show can be can be seen from March 2 through
March 16, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m.,
Sundays @5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m.
on Channel 27, which airs locally. It can also be
seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Exploring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Harold
Boyd, Palo Alto Vice Mayor Peter Drekmeier, Henrietta J. Burroughs
and Roy Clay
This year marks the 40 anniversary
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination. It's also
the 45 anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington.
On this edition of "Talking with Henrietta," Harold
Boyd, Palo Alto Vice Mayor Peter Drekmeier and Roy Clay speak with Henrietta about the state of race relations
in America and focus specifically on race relations on the
Midpeninsula. Their discussion can be can be seen from February
21 through March 8, 2008. It can be seen until February 28
on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Channel 27, which
airs locally. These additional times and dates have
been added: Sunday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 7
at 9 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, March
8 at 12 noon. It can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
An Election to Make a Difference
Clent Ingram, Aaron Williamson, Pat Gemma,
Henrietta J. Burroughs, Onnalee Trapp and Judy Orttung.
The state propositions and local measures on the election ballot this February 5 could bring some important changes for the State of California. On this edition of Talking with Henrietta, Clent Ingram, Aaron Williamson, Pat Gemma, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Onnalee Trapp and Judy Orttung discuss the propositions and the local San Mateo County ballot measures and the effects a yes or a no vote might have local residents. This show can be seen on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Channel 27, which airs locally. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Emergency Preparedness: Are We Ready?
East Palo Alto Vice Mayor Donna Rutherford, Annette Ashton, Henrietta J. Burroughs and Jon Johnston
The Bay Area's recent storms have triggered the recurring question
of whether local communities are prepared to deal with a small or even a large scale disaster affecting our area. East Palo Alto's Vice Mayor Donna Rutherford, Annette Ashton, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Jon Johnston and Sgt. Rahn Sibley discuss this issue on the current edition of Talking with Henrietta. This show can be can be seen from January 13 through January 25, 2008 on Fridays@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Channel 27, which airs locally. It can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Other guests on the show included David Tschang, Ronna Devincenzi and Sgt. Rahn Sibley
A Major Change is Taking Place
Lorraine Holmes, Henrietta J. Burroughs
and Bernardo Huerta sit on the
set of "Talking with Henrietta" at the Media
Center in Palo Alto, CA.
Major
changes are taking place in East Palo Alto. Lorraine Holmes, Henrietta
J. Burroughs and Bernardo Huerta discuss some of these changes. Their
one hour conversation covers the sale of Romic, the election of the
city's new mayor, the departure of its city attorney and other topics
affecting the city. This show can be can be seen from December 15
through January 9, 2008 on Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m.,
Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Channel
27, which airs locally. It can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Responding to the Civil Grand Jury
East Palo Alto City Manager Alvin James
and Henrietta J. Burroughs sit on the set of "Talking with Henrietta."
Alvin James, the East Palo Alto City Manager and Henrietta J. Burroughs,
the host of "Talking with Henrietta," discuss the city of
East Palo Alto's response to the major findings reported by the San
Mateo County Civil Grand Jury. This show can be seen on the web at
www. communitymediacenter.net and on Channel 27 through November on
Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @
8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m.
Local Grantmaking and its Impact
Mountain View Mayor Laura Macias, Dr. Emmett Carson and retired judge
Patricia Bresee cut the ribbon
during the grand opening of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation's
new headquarters in Mt View, CA.
"Local Grantmaking and its Impact" is the subject of the
next edition of Talking with Henrietta. This special edition was produced
on location during the opening ceremonies for the Silicon Valley Community
Foundation's new headquarters. The show features an interview with the
foundation's President and CEO Dr. Emmett Carson, a few perspectives
from various attendees, and a roundtable discussion on community grantmaking.
Starting on Thursday, October 25, this special edition can be seen on
Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8
a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. on Channel 27, which airs locally. It can
also be soon on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Economic Development in East Palo Alto
Robert Jones, Carlos Martinez, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Stewart Hyland
and Goro Mitchell
sit on the set of "Talking with Henrietta" after discussing
the topic of "Economic Development in East Palo Alto."
There are those who see economic development as a good thing and there
are others who are either opposed to it or have mixed feelings about
it. On this show we discuss various perspectives from Robert Jones,
the executive director of EPA Can Do, Goro Mitchell, the Executive Director
of the Community Development Institute and Carlos Martinez, the Director
of Economic Development for the City of East Palo Alto. Stewart Hyland,
an organizer with the Community Development Institute also participated
as a member of the studio audience. This show can be seen for the next
two weeks on Channel 27 from October 4 through October 22, 2007 on Sundays
@ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. Fridays @ noon and
Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m.The show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
"Youth Influencing Government Policy"
U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo speaks with television host Henrietta
J. Burroughs
as they discuss the topic "Youth Influencing Government Policy."
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo joins Henrietta J. Burroughs for a one-on-one
conversation on the next "Talking with Henrietta." During
their one hour television discussion, Congresswoman Eshoo talks about
the 14th Congressional Student Advisory Board and other current issues,
including her appointment to the House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence and her new position as chair of the Subcommittee on Intelligence
Community Management, which focuses on the policies and challenges facing
the 16 agencies that compose the nation's Intelligence Community. The
conversation with Eshoo can be seen for the next two weeks on Channel
27 from September 15 through September 30, 2007 on Sundays @ 5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. Fridays @ noon and Saturdays
@ 1:30 p.m. The show can also be seen on the web at the above days and
times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
"Keeping Our Cities Safe"
David Lewis, Henrietta J. Burroughs and East Palo Alto Police Chief
Ron Davis
sit on the set of " Talking with Henrietta"
David Lewis and Chief Ron Davis discuss a new program in East Palo
Alto, which will provide needed services to the city's parolees. The
program is called the Parole Reentry Program and it provides a unique
blend of law enforcement and programming services designed to keep parolees
from committing new crimes.
Viewers can see the one hour discussion on Channel 27 which airs locally
on the San Francisco Midpeninsula.until September 15, 2007 on Fridays
@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and
Thursdays @ 8 p.m. The show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net
Summer Jobs for Youth
Allan Johnson, Elizabeth Moala and Henrietta J. Burroughs discuss
"Summer Jobs for Youth."
It is widely believed that giving young people summer
jobs reduces crime, drug and alcohol abuse and other antisocial behaviors
that young people sometimes display. But is this belief really true?
Allan Johnson, Elizabeth Moala and the show's studio audience discuss
this issue with the show's host Henrietta J. Burroughs. This show aired
on Channel 27 and on the web at www.communitymediacenter.net
from August 2 - August 12, 2007.
Community Benefits
Alvin Spencer, Carlos Martinez, Henrietta J. Burroughs,
Anthony Clark and Re'Anita Burns
In a one hour televised discussion, Alvin Spencer, Carlos
Martinez, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Anthony Clark and Re'Anita Burns debated
whether community residents should be included in decisions that cities
make with local developers. This show aired on Channel 27 and on the
web at www.communitymediacenter.net
from July 19- July 24, 2007.
"Traffic Congestion - What Can Be Done?"
John Hoang, Angah Miessi, Steve van Pelt, Henrietta J. Burroughs,
Bernard Coley,
Debbie Schechter and Bernardo Huerta
Can something be done to improve area traffic congestion?
John Hoang, Angah Miessi, Steve van Pelt, Bernard Coley, Debbie Schechter
and Bernardo Huertathink so and they share some of the recommendations
that emerged from the three year old Dumbarton Dialogue Project, which
brought together residents from San Mateo County and Santa Clara County.
Viewers can see the one hour discussion on Channel 27 which airs locally
on the San Francisco Midpeninsula.until September 15, 2007 on Fridays
@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and
Thursdays @ 8 p.m. The show can also be seen on the web at the above
days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
"Our Criminal Justice System"
The complete one hour discussion can be seen beginning on Saturday,
June 2 and on Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m.,
Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. from June 2 through July 1 on
Channel 27, which airs locally on the San Francisco Midpeninsula. The
show can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
"EPA Peace & Unity presents "What's Going
On"
"What's Going On" is a six-episode
series that is designed to provide a platform for today's collective
voices within a multi-ethnic Urban Youth and Young Adult growing up
in the East Palo Alto community. The series aims towards breaking a
culture of silence and building bridges of communication among young
people; it is a journey towards revitalizing the way we interact and
how people view us.
Youth and young adults are engaged as guests on the panel, audience
members and invited to perform live in the studio at the closing of
the show. This is a contribution to the freedom and independence of
a new Urban Youth and the young voices that remain silent throughout
in the world.
Episode 3 will be a community conversation with teens and young adults
a bout the influence of alcohol and drugs. Doug Fort will host the show
and speak with teens who will share their experiences with addictive
substances. David Lewis, Co-founder of Free of Last, an alcohol and
rehab agency in East Palo Alto, will join Doug and his guests.
If you or your youth group would like to be a member of our studio
audience or perform live on our show, please let us know at epa.peace@gmail.com
or call us 650.646.3855. Studio Productions are scheduled for the following
dates: June 22, July 13 & July 20.
"Immigration: Where Are We Going?"
On this show, we look at the harmful effects current immigration policies
are having on area residents and we discuss how pending legislation
in the U.S. Congress might change immigration laws.
The complete one hour discussion can be seen on Fridays @ noon, Saturdays
@ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m.
from May 17 through May 30 on Channel 27, which airs locally on the
San Francisco Midpeninsula. The show can also be seen on the web at
the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
An Evening with Emmett Carson
In a television discussion that was produced by 3rd Eye Productions,
former East Palo Alto Mayor Sarifa Wilson talks about "Your Community
Foundation: Catalyzing Change" with Dr. Emmett Carson CEO and President
of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Eleanor Clement Glass, the
foundation's Chief Giving Officer and Pat Bresee, Vice Chair of the
foundation's Board of Directors.
The show airs on Channel 27: May 22 at 9 p.m., May 25 at 8 p.m., May
28 at 10 p.m., Channel 28: May 21 at 8 p.m., May 28 at 9:30 p.m.; Channel
30, May 27 at 11 p.m., and May 30 at 11:30 p.m.
It is estimated that at least 250 people nationwide have died after
they have been hit by tasers that were shot at them by the police. The
Palo Alto Taser Task Force voted to recommend that the Palo Alto City
Council allow its city's police department to buy and use tasers. If
this permission is given, then many feel that tasers will most likely
be used on residents from East Palo Alto, causing unnecessary deaths,
rather than saving lives as taser supporters argue.
Aram James, a former public defender and Donald Mendoza, a member on
the Palo Alto Taser Task Force share their opposing perspectives concerning
tasers with talk show host Henrietta J. Burroughs. To see an excerpt
from their discussion, click here.
The complete one hour discussion can be seen on Fridays @ noon, Saturdays
@ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and Thursdays @ 8 p.m.
from May 3 through May 17 on Channel 27, which airs locally on the San
Francisco Midpeninsula. The show can also be seen on the web at the
above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
How to Get Out of the Game
Doug Fort talks to his studio audience and his
guests in "How to Get Out of the Game."
Doug Fort, the executive director of For Youth By Youth (FYBY), an
East Palo Alto nonprofit, hosted a workshop called How to Get out
of the Game during the Teen Summit, which was held in East Palo Alto
in February 2007. The workshop was designed to dissuade young people
from joining gangs and, if they were in a gang, it was designed to give
them tips on getting out.
The workshop proved so popular, that Marina Latu, one of the organizers of t East palo Alto Peace March and Rally produced the workshop on video.
In this video excerpt, he and his guests answer questions from his youthful
studio audience. To see an excerpt from this show, go here.
To see the dates and times it can be in its entirety, click here.
A Call to Action
While there are powerful medications for those who have the HIV virus
and AIDS and while much has been done to prevent the HIV virus from
spreading, both the virus and AIDS are increasing in minority communities.
Given local concerns about the AIDS epidemic, the Rev. Mary Frazier,
Connie Burgess, Luisa Buada and Larry Moody talk with Henrietta J. Burroughs
about the spread of the disease and an upcoming program designed to
alert the community. Their one hour discussion can be seen on Fridays
@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m., Mondays @ 8 a.m. and
Thursdays @ 8 p.m. from April 19 through May 1 on Channel 27, which
airs locally on the San Francisco Midpeninsula. The show can also be
seen on the web at the above days and times at www.communitymediacenter.net.
To see an excerpt, click here.
What are the Next Steps?
This past February a thousand people marched in the streets of East
Palo Alto, CA to end an upsurge in violence in that city. Shortly after
the big march, more than 300 youth met during a teen summit to share
their ideas about the city with local, county and state officials. On
this show, Henrietta J. Burroughs talks with several community organizers
involved with the march and the summit to discuss whether the two events
will have any lasting value for East Palo Alto and what the public can
expect next. See an excerpt by clicking here.
This show can be seen on Channel 27 in East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Menlo
Park, Atherton and Stanford and also on the Internet at www.communitymediacenter.net
on Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 p.m., Sundays @ 5 p.m, Mondays @
8a.m., and Thursdays @ 8 p.m. through April 15, 2007.
If you would like to comment on anything you see on the show, in East
Palo Alto Today or on the EPA Today web site, go to our EPA
Today Online Blog.
Should We Be Concerned?
Given the number of landslides that have occurred locally within the
past few weeks, Henrietta J. Burroughs and her guests talk about the
possibility of a major landslide hitting the area. They also discuss
whether local residents need to worry. To see an excerpt from the show,
go here.
This show airs on Channel 27 through Sunday, March 25 on Mondays @
8 a.m., Thursdays @ 8 p.m., Fridays @ noon, Saturdays @1:30 p.m. and
Sundays @ 5 p.m. The show can also be seen on the web at www.communitymediacenter.net.
at the above times.
Finding Foster Care
The need for foster care for youngsters is growing nationwide. Currently,
there are more youngsters needing foster care than there are homes available
for them. This edition of Talking with Henrietta examines the state
of foster care locally.
Show guests Carlos Smith, Susan Kammerer, Diane Carleson and Beverly
Beasley Johnson talk with show host Henrietta J. Burroughs about some
of the problems facing foster children and some of the things that need
to be done to solve the problems. Click here
to see an excerpt from the show.
To see the entire discussion, watch "Talking with Henrietta," on Channel
27 Saturday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. This show will repeat on Channel 27
and on the Internet at www.communitymediacenter.net through Saturday,
March 10 on Sundays @ 5 pm, Mondays@8am, and Thursdays @ 8 pm, Fridays
@ noon, Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.
The Local Impact of Dr. Wangari Mathai
In April 2006, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Wangari Mathai, visited
both Palo Alto and East Palo Alto and encouraged both city's residents
to plant trees. Now 10 months later, five area residents discuss the
value of her visit and the impact it is now having on Palo Alto and
on East Palo, in particular. East Palo Alto City Manager Alvin James,
Catherine Martineau, the Ex. Dir. of Canopy, Marty Deggeller , the former
Chair of Canopy, Dave Muffly, a certified arborist and Genevra Ornelas,
the program director at Canopy share their views with Henrietta Burroughs
on Talking with Henrietta. The program will begin airing Thursday, February
15 on Channel 27 at 8 p.m. The discussion can also be seen simultaneously
on the web at www.communitymediacenter.net.
To see two excerpts from the show, click here
and here.
This show repeats over the next two weeks on: Fridays @ noon, Saturdays
@ 1:30 pm., Sundays @ 5 pm, Mondays@8am, and Thursdays @ 8 pm
Stopping the Violence
East Palo Alto Police Chief Ron Davis, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Marina
Latu and Pastor
Lea Uili sit on the set of "Talking with Henrietta" to discuss East Palo
Alto's current
upsurge in violence.
During the first 25 days of this year, the City of East Palo Alto had
20 shootings in 20 days. East Palo Alto Police Chief Ron Davis, community
activist Marina Latu and Pastor Lea Uili talk about the shootings and
discuss what the East Palo Alto Police and the community are doing to
stop the violence. To see an excerpt from the show, click
here.
The entire show can be seen on Channel 27 starting Thursday, Feb. 1
at 8 p.m. It can also be seen simultaneously on the web at www.communitymediacenter.net.
Repeat times over the next two weeks are on: Fridays @ noon, Saturdays
@ 1:30 pm, Sundays @ 5 pm, Mondays @ 8am, and Thursdays @ 8 pm.
Is Our Educational System Failing Our Children?
Gail Ortega, Eric Hartwig, Henrietta J. Burroughs, Leif Ericson and Sharifa
Wilson
sit in the studio on the set of "Talking with Henrietta."
Sharifa Wilson, Leif Ericson, Gail Ortega and Eric Hartwig discuss
a new collaborative, called Built to Last, that is taking steps to make
sure more area youth graduate with their class and go on to college.
The four discuss the collaborative's partners, goals and next steps
on "Talking with Henrietta," which airs this coming Thursday, December
21 at 8 p.m. on Channel 27. The show can also be seen on the web at
www.communitymediacenter.net
at the same time. Repeat airings include: Fridays @ noon, Saturdays
@ 1:30 pm., Sundays @ 5 pm, Mondays@8am, and Thursdays @ 8 pm
Twitter. 
"What's Going On" is a six-episode
series that is designed to provide a platform for today's collective
voices within a multi-ethnic Urban Youth and Young Adult growing up
in the East Palo Alto community. The series aims towards breaking a
culture of silence and building bridges of communication among young
people; it is a journey towards revitalizing the way we interact and
how people view us.
