HISTORY

We examine the past with Ilan Stavans new book, "Lamentations of Nezahualcóyotl," and check out Barnard's star with Mr. Universe.

After 5 years since the WHO declared a global pandemic, we head to UMass to learn about viruses. And, we talk through the program of this year's Massachusetts Multicultural Film Festival.

We wander over to WANDER Berkshires, learn about the new book, "In Defiance," that highlights the work of underappreciated abolitionists and explore the cosmos with Mr. Universe.

We check out the fresh produce at the Holyoke Winter Farmers' Market, find out about the east coast premiere of an entirely Chickasaw opera and, like, chat with the Word Nerd.

We learn about lesbian history in Northampton, skate around with the Pioneer Valley Roller Derby and blast to the past with the soon-to-be Visions Video store.

We visit the solo exhibition, "Black Hands: Black Earth," learn about the history of gambling in Massachusetts and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We learn about what organization Slavery North's initiatives to tell the history of slavery in Canada and the American north and discover a film that discusses the threat of deportation in America, "Borderland: The Line Within."

For this Presidents' Day, we celebrate through Black history.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss the expansive legacy of local Black author James Weldon Johnson, discuss the absence of fluoride in drinking water in the Berkshires, remember the life of Bishop Bryant Robinson and much more.

We hear live music from cuatrista Fabiola Mendez, get a history of the cuatro with local instrument maker William Cumpiano and dive into the EEOC with the latest Power of History segment.