“Empathy and Action” is a podcast by Rural & Migrant Ministry as part of our Journey of Empathy Caravan to Save New York’s Rural Economy. In this podcast series we will hear stories from the past and present that hold up the resilience, struggles,
and positive impact of rural communities and immigrants in New York State. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Jennifer Rogers-Brown and features interviews, music, and inspirational stories. View the full episode list here.
Episode 1: In this first episode of the series we talk about why we are leading a caravan from Eastern Long Island to Buffalo, NY. We will hear from some of our leaders at RMM who will shed light on what is happening during the caravan and why we need such an event. Featured in this episode are RMM Executive Director, Rev. Richard Witt and RMM Director of the Immigrant Legal Rights Project, Juana Cortes de Torres. We also hear Poet Gold perform “America, Where are We Now?”