This Is Iyanna Jones

“This Is Iyanna Jones” is a show that discusses all things political, creative and creatively political Our guests are artists, entrepreneurs, activists, and world changers who Defy Containment, Destroy the Illusion and Crush the Machine! This week, our topic is political prisoners. We'll be joined by Ralph Poynter, a founding member of the United Federation of Teachers. Presently, he supports his imprisoned wife, Lynne Stewart,who is currently battling stage four breast cancer because of the lack of care she is receiving while in prison. Ralph is pushing for her immediate release to receive urgent medical care needed in hopes to prolong her life. Also joining us is Matt Meyer, a native New York City-based educator, activist, and author, whose human rights work with the War Resisters International and the International Peace Research Association has taken him to speaking engagements on five continents. Iyanna and Matt will be co-hosting the NYC Book Launch Event for "Maroon The Implacable" on Friday, May 3rd between 7-9:00P