First hour: Discussing the cultural politics of prison towns
Second hour: The Rochester Black Men Achieve Awards
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about cities like Attica, Auburn, or Albion? For some people, it's the prisons located in those towns. Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying perspectives of prison towns, and how the presence of correctional facilities shapes socio-cultural, political, and economic life in the area. We'll hear about their work and what they've learned. In studio:
- Joshua Dubler, assistant professor of religion at the University of Rochester
- Kristin Doughty, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Rochester
Then in our second hour, we sit down with organizers and winners of the Black Men Achieve Awards. The awards recognize men of color who have made outstanding commitments to the local community. In studio:
- Jermayne Myers, president of the Rochester Black Men Achieve Awards
- Jamarr Myers, vice president of Rochester Black Men Achieve
- Ty Kelly, director of work scholarship at Wegmans, inductee in the Black Men Achieve Hall of Fame, and nominee for Distinguished Executive of the Year
- Donald Starver, talent producer for the Rochester Black Men Achieve Awards
