
WXXI News
A new children's book brings the story of Constance Mitchell to life.
Illustrated by local artist Shawn Dunwoody, and co-written by Leslie C. Youngblood, Walter Cooper, Shane Wiegand, and Mitchell's daughter, Constance Mitchell-Jefferson, "Constance Mitchell Stands Up" tells the story of one of Rochester's civil rights pioneers.
Our guests talk about the life and stories that they believe everyone in our community should know.
Our guests:
- Constance Mitchell-Jefferson, Constance Mitchell's daughter and co-author of "Constance Mitchell Stands Up"
- Leslie C. Youngblood, co-author of "Constance Mitchell Stands Up"
- Shawn Dunwoody, artists and illustrator for "Constance Mitchell Stands Up"
- Shane Wiegand, co-author of "Constance Mitchell Stands Up" and co-director of Our Local History