Welcome to EPA Today Television Shows at the Media Center   The Future of Racial Profiling Prof. H. 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. H. 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, November 29, 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/   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.                                                   Saree Mading                                      Court Skinner                           Sharifa Wilson     Different Approaches - Similar Goals 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.         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.       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.     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.   Make the Call   Click image 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.   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.       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. This show can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.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. This show can also be seen on the web at the above days and times at www.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 at www.communitymediacenter.net.     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. 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 at www.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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

This show can also be seen over the internet at the above times and dates at:http://www.communitymediacenter.net/watch/schedules/index.html

Tasers: Are They a Viable Option?




    

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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