This edition: Summer of the Gun
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Original tape date: September 17, 2012. First aired: September 26, 2012.On this edition of Independent Sources, we examine why gun violence is up in New York City despite the police department's claims that the city is the safest it's been in years. We talk to two filmmakers about their new documentary that highlights the history of Latin American immigration to the United States. Then, we learn about a program that's helping young women deal with real-life problems through drama.
Guest List
Nayaba A. Arinde Editor, New York Amsterdam News
Robin Holmes-Myers Project Director, Operation S.N.U.G. - Harlem
Abi Ishola-Ayodeji Independent Sources
Eduardo López Co-Director & Producer, Harvest of Empire
Toya Lillard Executive Director, viBe Theater Experience
Marina Maloney Participant, viBe Theater Experience
Marlene Peralta Host/Producer, Independent Sources/Science & U!
Garry Pierre-Pierre Producer/Co-Host, Independent Sources
Shelika Ramsey Participant, viBe Theater Experience
Wendy Thompson-Marquez Producer, Harvest of Empire
Vianora Vinca Producer/Co-Host, Independent Sources
