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 Healing Haven Wellness Retreat is a free daylong event designed to prioritize the health and wellbeing of military spouses. -
Chaniah Martino and Howard Jeffries are the owners of The Rochester Reapers Organizations, a men's semiprofessional basketball team. -
The facility to be built on North Main Street would be leased and operated by F.F. Thompson Hospital. -
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the nation honored the contributions and influence that Latino and Hispanic people have had on our communities. And here at WXXI, we recognize Latinos who have been making changes locally. -
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.
