Racquel Stephen
Health, equity and community reporterRacquel Stephen is WXXI's health, equity and community reporter and producer. She joined the newsroom in 2021.
Racquel’s multifaceted radio background includes reporting for WAER in Syracuse and as a host for WLGZ-HD2 in Rochester.
Racquel holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Rochester and a master's degree in broadcasting and digital journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Racquel’s interest in health reporting stems from navigating through the developmental disabilities of her toddler son, and witnessing inequities within the health care system.
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For WXXI's Women's History Month series, we highlight Rochester's first Black-owned cosmetology school where one instructor is creating professional hairstylists and businesswomen. -
Match Day is where fourth-year medical students, all over the U.S., find out where they will begin their residency training as doctors. -
Throughout the month of March, WXXI’s health, equity and community reporter, Racquel Stephen, will highlight local women who are making a big difference in the community, but who often aren't in the spotlight. -
Rochester has been ranked as the fifth-most challenging place to live for people with allergies according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation. -
Throughout the month of March, WXXI’s Health, equity and community reporter, Racquel Stephen, will highlight local women who are making a big difference in the community, but who often aren't in the spotlight. -
The City of Auburn is celebrating one of its most renowned historical figures on Tuesday with a day of programs and activities. -
A Rochester educator brought fashion and education to the runway to promote the importance of literacy and self-confidence. -
UR Medicine advanced heart failure program celebrates 25 years of heart transplants. Thomas Conroy, a hockey dad, recounts being the third ever recipient. -
For our final Black History Month spotlight, we recognize Pastor Jerrard Brown. Brown prides himself on being a revolutionary in a traditional sector. -
Experts say colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer mortality in patients ages 18 to 49.
