First hour: How to break the cycle of structural and systemic racism in the suburbs, through a faith-based lens
Second hour: Special rebroadcast - How to address the so-called "Kia Boys" crime trend
Two leaders in Pittsford are sharing their ideas for how to break the cycle of structural and systemic racism in the suburbs. Former Pittsford Town Council member Kevin Beckford, and the newly installed pastor of United Church of Pittsford, Rev. J.D. Jackson, Jr., say anti-racist efforts taken through a faith-based lens have largely been limited to prayer and internal dialogue. So what are tangible and action-oriented steps? They discuss their recommendations. Our guests:
- Kevin Spencer Beckford, anti-racism and equity strategist, and former member of the Pittsford Town Board
- Rev. J.D. Jackson, Jr., pastor of United Church of Pittsford
Then in our second hour, a special rebroadcast. We discuss the so-called “Kia Boys” crime trend that has come to Rochester. Generally initiated by teenagers, it refers to people stealing Kias or Hyundais and crashing them into storefronts, mailboxes, and other property. Other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists have been targeted. The trend gained steam through a TikTok challenge and has been an issue in cities across the nation. We talk about what is behind the trend and what might work to change it. Our guests:
- Justin Morris, founder and CEO of Untrapped Ministries Gun Violence Prevention and Community Empowerment Organization
- John Love, president of Bob Johnson Auto Group
