Thriving Forward
Too often Rochester, NY is featured in the news for its problems. But this area is rich with community-based organizations striving to improve the lives of its residents. Join local pediatricians Megan Lasaponara and Sarah Collins-McGowan as they interview people who are involved in good works all over the region. We will learn about each organization and how our guests found their path to community-based work. If you are ready to hear good news and feel inspired by what Rochester has to offer, join us as we talk to the people making our community ever better.
Thriving Forward
Calvin Eaton from 540WMain
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Megan Lasaponara & Sarah Collins-McGowan
On this episode meet Calvin Eaton, social entrepreneur and founder of 540WMain, a non-profit anti-racist platform. Calvin founded 540WMain in 2016 as a grassroots community space in the Susan B. Anthony district of Rochester, NY. He and his team work to engage the community through anti-racist, accessible, and compelling digital and virtual content, centering Black and Indigenous thinkers and creators. Listen in as Sarah talks with him about how he's working to educate our community on social justice issues and make an impact.
To learn more:
https://540westmain.org/
Twitter: @540wmain
FB & IG: @540WMain