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Connections: Addressing gun violence in Rochester

A coalition has formed in Rochester to address gun violence – from prevention, to survivor support. In June, the coalition will engage in a variety of activities, and a mural in Rochester is intended to spark new conversations about the impact of gun violence. Does it work? What is effective, and what is not? Our guests will help us address the challenge of reducing gun violence:

  • Willie Joe Lightfoot, member of Rochester City Council, and chair of the Public Safety Youth and Recreation Committee
  • Ray Mayoliz, manager of youth outreach and violence prevention for the City of Rochester
  • Wanda Ridgeway, executive director of Rise Up Rochester
  • Audrey Sample, member of Students Demand Action

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.