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OPEN BxRx Host, Rhina Valentin speaks to The Theater Center, General Manager, Catherine Russell about the reopening of Off Broadway. After that, she finds out about the Bronx Arts Ensemble Concert Hall Performance for Jazz Appreciation Month. Then, she speaks to Illustrator and Muralist Peach Tao about her activism through artistry. Bobby C gives the latest in sports. Lastly, in celebration on National Poetry Month, Ameresoul joins the shows as this week's OPEN Artist Spotlight.

OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits with the Attorney & Host of Today’s Verdict, David Lesch, Partner of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP, Kathryn Dalli, Operations Manager at Mt. Carmel Pharmacy, Javier Maldonado, Category Manager for Prepared Foods at FreshDirect, Sandra Chan, Owner of Washington Heights Wellness, Dr. Rosanna De La Cruz, and Founder of Germ Officer, Margaret Reid.

Host Sonyi Lopez sits with Krystal A. Montalvo, Co-Director of Programming at SACHR to discuss the Opioid crisis during COVID-19, as well as share outreach and services available for people in the Bronx. Then,Assemblymember Kenny Burgos discusses the legalization of marijuana in New York, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act and the #HALTSolitary Law. After,Jason Herrick, M.D., Interim Director, Adult Behavioral Health Integration Program, Montefiore Medical Groupdiscusses rising pandemic related depression, anxiety and substance use disorders & how Montefiore’s Behavioral Distinction recipient, the Behavioral Health Integration Program or “B-HIP”, is here to support.

Producers: Franchesca Feliz and Sonyi Lopez
Editor/Director: Franchesca Feliz
Production Assistant: Rebecca Hemick

On this week's OPEN Bx Rx Monday, Host Dr. Bob Lee is joined by Annette Osborne, a Member of the National Association of Black Military Women Brooklyn Chapter, as she reflects on her time in the armed forces as a nurse and speaks about the organization and the work that it is doing. Then, we hear from James "Dr. Jay" Speights -- a Pastor, Spiritual Life Coach and an Author -- as he joins the program to speak about his latest book "#IAM​" and to shed light on a shocking discovery he's made about his family lineage. After that, Rocky Bucano, an Executive Director and a Member on the Board of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, joins the show to speak about how the museum is embodying the culture of hip hop and how it's impacting our community in more ways than one. Plus, Bobby C. has the latest in the world of sports. Finally, Amanda Davis, Project Manager of NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, highlights the work she is doing to provide visibility to the history of a marginalized and often invisible community.

Producers: Chelsea Jackson, Yasmine Burgess, & Stephen Powell

Editors: Chelsea Jackson & Yasmine Burgess

OPEN BxRx Host, Rhina Valentin is joined by Montefiore Health System, Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Eric A. Meyerowitz to discuss the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. After that, she finds out about Global Popups, a platform connecting and supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, makers, and creatives throughout the world. Then, she speaks to Ceramic Designer, Jonathan Castro about his handmade Japanese-inspired pottery sculptures. Bobby C gives the latest in sports. Lastly, this week’s OPEN Artist Spotlight shines on Nuyorican Poet, Advocate & Educator, Jani Rose.