Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On this episode of OPEN, Ray Lyles, Founder & CEO of Rose Noire Productions, discusses Haus of Noire, a youth empowerment initiative that uses fashion, arts education, and wellness to help young people develop creative expression. Then, Kate Reuther, Executive Director of Uptown Stories, alongside Program Director Dorkys Ramos and student Araceli Flores, highlights the organization's creative writing workshops for youth in Washington Heights. Next, we revisit our conversation with Vanessa Joseph, Regional Director of the Bronx Small Business Development Center, who discusses how the organization supports entrepreneurs in developing and growing successful small businesses across the Bronx. Lastly, JJ Grant, Founder & Creative Director of JJGRANTNYC and I SEE ME, along with Lavell Giles, facilitator at I SEE ME, and artist Ave, discuss Ride For Us, a community cycling and creative experience designed to bring Bronx residents together. They also share more about the I SEE ME initiative and CAPS OFF, highlighting their mission to foster creativity and connection.
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On this episode of OPEN, Ray Lyles, Founder & CEO of Rose Noire Productions, discusses Haus of Noire, a youth empowerment initiative that uses fashion, arts education, and wellness to help young people develop creative expression. Then, Kate Reuther, Executive Director of Uptown Stories, alongside Program Director Dorkys Ramos and student Araceli Flores, highlights the organization's creative writing workshops for youth in Washington Heights. Next, we revisit our conversation with Vanessa Joseph, Regional Director of the Bronx Small Business Development Center, who discusses how the organization supports entrepreneurs in developing and growing successful small businesses across the Bronx. Lastly, JJ Grant, Founder & Creative Director of JJGRANTNYC and I SEE ME, along with Lavell Giles, facilitator at I SEE ME, and artist Ave, discuss Ride For Us, a community cycling and creative experience designed to bring Bronx residents together. They also share more about the I SEE ME initiative and CAPS OFF, highlighting their mission to foster creativity and connection.
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For more information on BronxNet visit us at bronxnet.org
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Follow us on X at- X.com/BronxnetTV
Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/bronxnet-community-television
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