First hour: Can you sue white supremacy?
Second hour: Michelle Daniels and Khadija Yawn on their efforts to uplift the Rochester community
Can you sue white supremacy? Last fall, an organization called Integrity First for America took some of the country's most notorious neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and hate groups to court, focused on the Charlottesville hate march of 2017. Their legal victories included millions of dollars in damages, and attorneys for the organization say it was a landmark court case that demonstrated the law's ability to hold extremists accountable for violence. This week, several local organizations are uniting to bring Integrity First to Rochester for a conversation about how the law provides opportunities to target hate. Our guests:
- Karen Elam, director of the Levine Center to End Hate
- Rabbi Alan Katz, interim executive director of the Konar Center for Tolerance and Jewish Studies at Nazareth College, and Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sinai
- Amy Spitalnick, executive director of Integrity First for America
- Don Thompson, managing partner at Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin LLC
Then in our second hour, local philanthropist Michelle Daniels has spent years giving back to the community. From organizing COVID-19 relief efforts, to supporting Rochester's children, to uplifting the legacy of Frederick and Anna Murray Douglass, she has made it her mission to help strengthen people and places in Rochester. Last year, Daniels was recognized for her work when the New York State Senate named her a New York State Woman of Distinction. This hour, we talk with Daniels about her work and her new foundation, and we hear from Khadija Yawn, a fellow changemaker who, like Daniels, is making a positive impact in the community. Our guests:
- Michelle Daniels, executive director of the Daniels Democracy Community Foundation
- Khadija Yawn, founder of Roc Royal LLC and the 585 Dream Project
