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.
Reach her at rstephen@wxxi.org.
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The Penguins were transported from The Maryland Zoo. -
WXXI's Hispanic Heritage Month Series features Latino radio DJ and personality Johnny Mambo. -
The YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County hosted its 20th annual Empowering Women luncheon on Wednesday. -
The trail improvements include new paving and fencing, enhancements to the drainage system, and accessibility upgrades to make the trail welcoming to people of all abilities. -
The Eastman School of Dentistry will be the university's first new school in more than 50 years. -
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 WXXI honors the contributions and influence that local Latinos have had on our communities. -
Officials said it's a hub for families to access district resources and connect with community-based organizations. -
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. During this time, WXXI will honor the contributions and influence the Latinx culture has had on our community. -
The URochester School of Nursing will now be called the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. -
A person with measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department during the overnight hours of Sept. 7-8.
