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Coming up on Connections: Tuesday, March 23

Daniel Prude was 41 when he died March 30, 2020.
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Daniel Prude was 41 when he died March 30, 2020.

First hour: Remembering Daniel Prude, and discussing Daniel's Law

Second hour: "#porchportraits:" The story of Geneva through the pandemicOne year ago, Rochester Police encountered Daniel Prude in the early morning hours. One week later, Prude was dead. His story continues to change Rochester. We talk about the impact of his life, his death, and what is known as Daniel’s Law. Our guests:

  • Samra Brouk, New York State Senator, who introduced Daniel’s Law
  • Harry Bronson, New York State Assemblymember, who introduced Daniel’s Law
  • Ashley Gantt, activist with Free the People Roc
  • Serena Viktor, member of the Black Healers Network of Rochester

Then in our second hour, a photographer in Geneva is documenting how the city has navigated the pandemic. Photographer Jan Regan teamed up with longtime journalist Chris Lavin to tell Geneva's story through photos and essays. Their work is now available in a new book called "#porchportraits." We talk with them about what they've learned about their city and its residents. Our guests:

  • Jan Regan, photographer, and co-author of "#porchportraits"
  • Chris Lavin, longtime journalist, co-author of "#porchportraits," and executive director of the Boys and Girls Club in Geneva
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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.