Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
On this episode of OPEN, Erika Palmer, Supervising Attorney at Advocates for Children of New York, discusses a new report highlighting education gaps facing NYC students in foster care. Next, Crystal Hawkins-Syska, 2026 HGAR Westchester County Regional Director, 2026 HGAR Legislative Chair and Vice Chair of the IDEAS Committee for NAR shares practical pathways to home ownership and resources for first-time buyers. Then, Charisse Higgins, Co-Founder of Curly Girl Collective and CURLFEST, previews the return of CURLFEST 2026 and its celebration of natural hair, beauty, and culture. Finally, Tanya Alfonso, Festival Producer, discusses the Afro-Diaspora Ocean Festival and its mission to celebrate culture, community, and ocean advocacy.
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On this episode of OPEN, Erika Palmer, Supervising Attorney at Advocates for Children of New York, discusses a new report highlighting education gaps facing NYC students in foster care. Next, Crystal Hawkins-Syska, 2026 HGAR Westchester County Regional Director, 2026 HGAR Legislative Chair and Vice Chair of the IDEAS Committee for NAR shares practical pathways to home ownership and resources for first-time buyers. Then, Charisse Higgins, Co-Founder of Curly Girl Collective and CURLFEST, previews the return of CURLFEST 2026 and its celebration of natural hair, beauty, and culture. Finally, Tanya Alfonso, Festival Producer, discusses the Afro-Diaspora Ocean Festival and its mission to celebrate culture, community, and ocean advocacy.
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