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Dasht-e-Tanhai (The Desert of my Solitude) by Faiz Ahmed Faiz Translated from the Urdu and read by Mara Ahmed Sound Design by Darien Lamen Photograph by Rabah Al Shammary ... Dasht-e-tanhai main ai jaan-e-jahaan larzaan hai Teri aavaaz kay saaey, teray honton kay saraab Dasht-e-tanhai main dooree kay khas-o-khaak talay Khil rahay hain teray pehloo kay saman or gulaab Uth rahee hai kaheen qurbat say teri saans kee aanch Apnee khushboo main sulagti hooee madham madham Door ufaq paar chamaktee hooee qatra qatra Gir rahee hai teri dildaar nazar kee shabnam Is qadar payaar say ai jaan-e-jahaan rakha hai Dil kay rukhsaar pay is waqt teri yaad nain haath Yoon gumaan hota hai gerchay hai abhee subh-e-firaaq Dhal gaya hijr ka din aa bhi gaee wasl ki raat. … In the desert of my solitude, my love, quiver the shadows of your voice, the mirage of your lips In the desert of my solitude, from the arid dust of our parting, bloom the jasmine, the roses of your touch From somewhere nearby rises the warmth of your breath it smolders in its own perfume – gently, languorously Far away, on the horizon, glistens drop by drop, the dew of your beguiling glance With such tenderness, my love, your memory has placed its hand on the contours of my heart Even though this is the dawn of our farewell, it feels like the sun has set on our separation and the night of our union is at hand

The second installment in our roundtable reflection on the role and the future of community news in Rochester, New York. Produced for WXIR 100.9FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3FM with Darien Lamen, Abi Clark, Laura Smith, and Mary Lawrence. Original broadcast date 8/18/21

A roundtable reflection on the role... and the future... of community news in Rochester, New York. Produced for WXIR 100.9FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3FM with Darien Lamen, Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, Jason Taylor and Leslie Hannon. Original broadcast date 8/6/21

Rochester Offers Programs to Help Residents Keep Cool, But Are They Accessible to Everyone? Right to Repair Movement Aims to Help Consumers Get More Mileage Out of Their Devices Almeta Whitis on Social Justice Storytelling Camp Information for Liberation: A Tribute to Glen Ford of Black Agenda Report Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3FM in Rochester NY with co-host Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Mary Lawrence, and arts reporter Abi Clark. Original air date: 7/30/21

Reducing Urban Heat Is a Matter of Racial Equity: What Is Rochester Doing to Address the Issue? Billionaire Space Voyages Are a Moonshot Critics Say Miss Their Mark "We're Going to Tear Up Your Neighborhood, But It Won't Hurt a Bit" Monologues on Clarissa Rebroadcast ROC the Peace Fest Resumes for its 11th Year -- Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 FM in Rochester NY with co-host Vanessa Ryland Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Jason Taylor, and feature contributor Abi Clark.

Earlier this year, Dr. Laura Warren Hill released a book that examines the history of the Black Freedom Struggle in Rochester. Reporter Abi Clark spoke with Dr. Hill to learn more. Original air date: 7/16/21

Rochester Among 50 Worst US Cities for Urban Heat, According to New Report Scorecard Shows New York Has Work to Do Toward Climate Goals New Book Studies the Black Freedom Struggle Ignited by the 1964 Uprising in Rochester Brighton Residents Rally to Defend Brighton Town Councillor Against Accusations of Antisemitism Produced by Darien Lamen for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 FM in Rochester, NY. With co-host Vanessa Ryland-Buntley, reporters Laura Smith and Jason Taylor, and arts and culture reporter Abi Clark. Original air date 7/16/21

In the coming Saturdays, a string of Pop-Up events hosted by The Friends of Ganondagan aims to share local indigenous culture with the community once again. Art demonstrations, music, storytelling and much more can be found at the Original People Pop-up Event Series. Arts Reporter Abi Clark spoke with the organization's program director to find out what's in store this July. Original air date: 7/9/21