Hispanic Heritage Month Sonia Martinez & Sonia Marte from Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Poets Mathew Cushman, Graveyard Cabaret, Coming Out Day, & Open Mic Night Morrow Warming Ctr 10-13-25 S2:E6

In this episode of Hot Seat: Media Monday, host Ron Klopfanstein spotlights the voices and stories that strengthen our community. Guests Sonia Martinez and Sonia Marte from the Mohawk Valley Latino Association share insights on Hispanic Heritage Month, Dominican culture, and the immigrant experience, reflecting on the importance of unity, food, family, and cultural pride. Poet Mathew Cushman discusses performing at JWatch’s Open Mic for the Morrow Warming Center at Cornerstone Community Church, where art becomes a bridge for compassion and change. Additional stories feature the Oneida County Pride Alliance’s Coming Out Day celebration at the Jervis Public Library in Rome and Cleo Qupid’s Graveyard Cabaret Burlesque show in Little Falls—each event celebrating inclusion, expression, and local creativity.