Reclaiming the Narrative

Reclaiming the Narrative

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Reclaiming the Narrative episodes

  • Did Addiction Help Center Use People In Diversion Programs To Stage Counter-Demo For DA Doorley?
    The organizers of a vigil to end mass incarceration in Monroe County were taken by surprise Wednesday when counter-demonstrators showed up waving signs in support of incumbent District Attorney Sandra Doorley.
    The activists say coordinators for Gates to Recovery, the addiction help center that organized the counter-demonstration, were exploiting people in court-ordered diversion programs for their own political ends.
    Randy Cimino, President of Gates to Recovery, says it was all voluntary.
    Darien Lamen reports.
    Original air date: 1/2/19
    4 min
  • Activist Fighting Trespass Charge After Trying to Attend Ribbon-Cutting For Bldg He Helped Organize
    UPDATE: A city court judge dismissed the charge against Acuff on November 6th after Landsman Development Corporation decided not to proceed with the case.
    (WXIR-Rochester) A local tenant organizer is arrested while trying to attend a high-profile ribbon-cutting ceremony at a building he helped organize. Now he’s fighting the charge in court. Darien Lamen reports.
    Original air date 10/25/19
    4 min
  • Foundation Aid in Name Only: Public Schools Across New York Underfunded by State Aid
    The Alliance for Quality Education recently released a report outlining the extent to which the underfunding of public schools in New York State has negatively impacted students of color. This comes as the NYS Senate begins holding public hearings on updating the formula for distributing state funding.
    Jasmine Gripper is the Legislative Director at the Alliance for Quality Education. She spoke with WXIR reporter Jason Taylor about some of the findings of the report, entitled "Foundation Aid in Name Only."
    Original air date: 10/25/19
    Read the report at: http://www.aqeny.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FoundationAidNameOnly_final.pdf
    8 min
  • Local Cycling Groups Focus On Equity In Efforts To Get More People On Bikes
    Cycling advocates would like to see more people using bikes for recreation and transportation. The benefits are well-documented. But these discussions don't always consider the fact that certain groups of would-be bikers face additional barriers. Whether it’s sexual harassment, stereotypes, or the responsibility for transporting children, women often have more factors to weigh when considering whether to get on two wheels. But there are many groups in Rochester working to bring a greater focus on equity in biking.
    6 min
  • Strong Hospital Cited and Fined Over DPS Use of Batons, Pepper Gel, Handcuffs On Patients
    The use of law enforcement techniques on distraught patients at Strong Memorial Hospital came under scrutiny from state health officials last year. As Darien Lamen reports, Public Safety officers in the University of Rochester-run facility are still using these techniques on patients. But now, they’re arresting and charging patients with crimes as well.
    More information about the Department of Health investigation and April 2018 statement of deficiencies is available at: http://www.hospitalinspections.org/report/25389
    Original air date: 3/29/19
    Updated: 4/3/19
    4 min

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Reclaiming the Narrative began in 2018 as a weekly news radio program produced by community journalists for WXIR 100.9 FM and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 in Rochester NY. We cover the stories, movements, and events that matter to local urban communities, while also providing training and experience for grassroots journalists.