Podcasts Culture Heart of the East End October 20th, 2022 – Chris Verga; Monica Halpert

October 20th, 2022 – Chris Verga; Monica Halpert

Published: Oct. 20, 2022, 2 p.m.

Chris Verga, Thoughtful Thursday Underwritten by Green Hill Kitchen

Author and professor Chris Verga joins The Heart of The East End on-air ahead of the release of his new book, “The Ferguson Brothers Lynching On Long Island: A Civil Rights Catalyst.” The book, out on October 24th, details the historical environment contextualizing the 1946 racially-charged killing of two black brothers by a white police officer in Freeport. Ask your local bookstores for a copy of Verga’s newest book.

Monica Halpert, HOTsightsandsounds Underwritten by William Ris Gallery

The North Fork TV Festival’s inaugural executive director, Monica Halpert, joins Gianna to talk about the journey that brought her to the North Fork and what attendees can expect from this weekend’s special dinner and discussion. The event will be in Greenport, with 2022 Canopy Award recipient J. Smith-Cameron. For more about the North Fork TV Festival, visit northfork.tv.