diversity

The official Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is Monday, January 18, as the legacy of the civil rights leader is marked in several events around the…

Marvel Comics is facing pressure to stop using one of its most popular symbols and characters. During the riot at the U.S. Capitol, multiple extremists…

We talk with local author Leslie C. Youngblood about her new book, "Forever This Summer." It's the remarkable sequel to her debut novel, "Love Like…

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester is set to double its staff. Recruiters say they are dedicated to improving…

The CEO of Wells Fargo said this week that the company doesn't hire many Black workers because there isn't a large pool of Black talent. That set off…

A new project called “In This Moment” is highlighting Black leaders, writers, and photographers in our community. The work will result in a series of chat…

21 years ago this month, the NAACP was advocating a boycott of the major television networks. That's because the networks had just released their fall…

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has created the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which is dedicated to creating more equity in Monroe…

*This hour includes an update on the coronavirus pandemic from WXXI's health reporter, Brett Dahlberg.Author Linda Sue Park’s new novel, “Prairie Lotus,”…

Local musicians from underrepresented communities say it can be difficult to make their mark on Rochester’s music scene, particularly because there are so…