EPISODE THIRTY-NINE: THE BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL- A BOOK LOVER’S PARADISE

Book lovers, mark your calendars!  Every year, around the end of September, New York City celebrates the love of reading and the writers who give us our favorite stories with the Brooklyn Book Festival.  Despite its title, it spans all… Continue Reading

EPISODE THIRTY- EIGHT: DR. BRIAN JONES LATEST BOOK BLACK HISTORY IS FOR EVERYONE

      Despite all the attacks on DEI and diversity initiatives in America, the month of February is a proud time because of Black History Month.  Founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to recognize the accomplishments of black people,… Continue Reading

EPISODE THIRTY: PANDEMIC ONLINE LEARNING IN 6 WORDS: LARRY SMITH’S 6-WORD MEMOIR BOOK WITH TEACHERS, PARENTS, & STUDENTS

Would you be able to tell your story in 6 words?  That is the question Larry Smith has asked over the years producing 10 books around the topic!  Two years ago, Larry Smith decided to showcase the trials and tribulations… Continue Reading

SEASON THREE PREMIERE: THE RETURN OF NYC THROUGH HIP-HOP CONCERTS

  HallPassbreak is now on season three! What better way to celebrate than with music! During the last weeks of August, NYC NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio provided vaccinated NYers with free concerts around the city. The Homecoming concert series began… Continue Reading

EPISODE FOURTEEN: AFT-Teach (The Bridge Connecting American Teachers)

                  It is June! Happy Pride Month! Happy Summer! For some school districts, who ended in May, they have enjoyed their free time for a month or longer. For NYC Public School… Continue Reading