WXXI-TV/HD | WORLD | CREATE | AM1370 | CLASSICAL 91.5 | WRUR 88.5 | THE LITTLE | WXXI-KIDS PUBLIC TELEVISION & PUBLIC RADIO FOR ROCHESTER JULY 2020 July marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. To commemorate this law, WXXI is leading A MULTI-PLATFORM REPORTING EFFORT TOUCHING THE SOUND a national initiative that uses the power ONLINE AT WXXINEWS.ORG FRIDAY, JULY 10 AT 10 PM ON WXXI-TV of public media to inform and transform attitudes and behavior about inclusion. It’s called Move to Include and it is modeled after the local version of the same name that WXXI and the Golisano Foundation launched in 2014. Move to Include spotlights people of differing abilities and disability through television specials, radio programs, news, special events, and social media. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recognized the importance of the Move to Include model and awarded WXXI a grant to expand efforts to five additional public media stations. Together the stations are creating MEN CARING SIGNING BLACK IN AMERICA programming to meet their community needs SATURDAY, JULY 25 AT 5:30 PM ON WXXI-TV FRIDAY, JULY 17 AT 8:30 PM ON WXXI-TV while expanding awareness regionally and nationally. Join us as we celebrate people of all abilities with special programming throughout the month. To learn more about this initiative visit movetoinclude.us. SUPPORT FOR WXXI LIVE FORUM DE’VIA: DEAF VIEW/IMAGE ART MOVE TO INCLUDE THURSDAY, JULY 23 AT 8 PM ON WXXI-TV ONLINE AT ARTSINFOCUS.TV IS PROVIDED BY: FASCINATIN’ RHYTHM WITH MICHAEL LASSER SATURDAYS AT 11 AM ON WXXI-TV DETAILS ON PAGE 18>> DETAILS ON PAGE 18>> UNLADYLIKE 2020: AMERICAN MASTERS FRIDAY, JULY 10 AT 9 PM ON WXXI-TV Explore the stories of pioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights over 100 years ago, including the first women in the U.S. Congress and State Senate, and a co-founder of the NAACP. ART: ZITKÁLA-ŠÁ, AKA GERTRUDE SIMMONS BONNIN, (1876–1938), AMERICAN INDIAN COMPOSER, AUTHOR & CIVIL RIGHTS THE VOTE: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE ACTIVIST. CREDIT: COURTESY OF ARTWORK BY AMELIE CHABANNES. COPYRIGHT UNLADYLIKE PRODUCTIONS, LLC MONDAY, JULY 6 & TUESDAY, JULY 7 AT 9 PM ON WXXI-TV This four-hour two part documentary series tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar CREDIT: COURTESY — crusade OF BAIN NEWS waged COLLECTION, by American LIBRARY OF CONGRESS women for the right to vote. Photo: Inez Milholland campaigns for women’s right to vote. New York, 1912. Join WXXI as we celebrate the th ment th versary of the 19 A mend A nni nd 100 eminist leaders a hout the year by honoring suffragists, f throug ange makers with special programming. modern-day ch 20 te list of programs, visit WXXI.org/celebrate20 For a comple ONE WOMAN, ONE VOTE SATURDAY, JULY 4 AT 4 PM ON WXXI-TV This film takes a sweeping look at the women’s suffrage movement, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s famous Seneca Falls call to arms to the passage and ratificationCREDIT: PBS of the 19th Amendment, which granted women ICONIC WOMEN OF COUNTRY voting rights. SATURDAY, JULY 11 AT 10 PM ON WXXI-TV Join Kathy Mattea, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd and more as they pay CREDIT: COURTESY OF JOE SCHLENER tribute to the legends who inspired them. From Dolly to Tammy to Patsy to Loretta, this is an intimate look at iconic female artists and their timeless music. Pictured: Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss. CELEBRATE 2020 IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM: 2 EXECUTIVE STAFF DEAR FRIEND, JUNE 2020 No rm Silverstein, President VOLUME 11, ISSUE 7 Susan Rogers, Executive Vice President and General Manager WXXI is a public non-commercial Je anne E. Fisher, Vice President, Radio broadcasting station owned The last few months have been incredibly and operated by WXXI Public David Lott, Vice President, Technology and Operations difficult for all of us, and the protests and Todd McCammon, Vice President of TV Broadcasting Council, a not-for- riots in June have added to the stress that profit corporation chartered by the Board of Regents of New York BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS so many of us are feeling. Our community is State. “Program Listings” (USPS Robert A. Healy, Chair hurting, and the healing process is going to Norm Silverstein 0742-390) is published monthly David A. Still, Vice Chair take some time. WXXI, CITY Newspaper and at 280 State Street, Rochester, NY Stephen Sloan, Treasurer 14614 to promote the programs the Little Theatre stand in solidarity with all those and activities of the public Betsy Wilson, Secretary who are committed to fighting racial injustice. broadcasting stations. Periodical mailing postage paid at Rochester, N.Y. Member & Audience Services ........... 585.258.0200 In these difficult times, our staff has risen to the occasion. Our WXXI Main Number ..................585.325.7500 Education colleagues have done incredible work in providing POSTMASTER: Service Interruptions .................585.258.0331 resources for families on how to talk to young children about race Send changes of address to Audience Response Line ..............585.258.0360 and racism. Our News Department has gone above-and-beyond to WXXI Program Listings, Copies of Local Programs .............585.258.0369 Membership Department, keep our community informed and to give people the opportunity Reachout Radio .....................585.258.0333 P.O. Box 30021, Rochester, NY to question those in power. And, our TV department has curated Educational Resources ...............585.258.0278 14603-3021. several on-demand programs focused on race relations. I encourage Volunteer Services ...................585.258.0249 you to visit our Black Heritage and Culture page on our website at * Please note that all programs are Corporate Sponsorships ..............585.258.0282 subject to change. For up-to-date WXXI.org/bh to explore the many programs and resources available. program listings, special highlights and Newsroom .........................585.258.0340 local news, just log onto WXXI.org. WXXI On-line ........................ www.wxxi.org As you saw on the cover, this month WXXI takes our Move to Include initiative to a national level. We launched Move to Include in Rochester with The Golisano Foundation six years ago with the goal to break stereotypes of individuals with disabilities. Now, thanks to a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WXXI is leading a pilot project to expand this initiative in five communities across the country. WFYI (Indianapolis), OPB (Oregon), WGCU (Southwest Florida), WCNY (Syracuse, NY), and Iowa Public Television will work to build more inclusive communities by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. Through television, radio, news, special events, and social media the stations will spotlight people with differing abilities and disability issues for positive change. They will work to organize community partnerships, acquire and create content for television and radio, and provide outreach, engagement, and promotion for the initiative. People with disabilities make up our single largest minority in this country. We are proud to expand Move to Include into these five new regions, using public media’s many platforms to promote equity and inclusion. To learn more about what our partner stations are doing in their communities, visit movetoinclude.us. Finally, if you made a pledge during our June membership campaign, we thank you. Your support enables us to provide the news, talk, programming, educational resources, and music that our community relies on. Stay safe, Norm Silverstein WXXI’s New Bright by Text program provides information on child [email protected] | @normWXXI development – plus local events and resources – to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to age 8. Families sign up for FREE by texting PBSKIDS to 274448 to receive texts specific to the age of their child in English or Spanish. Learn more at: wxxi.org/brightbytext 3 Q&A WITH A WXXI COMMUNITY PARTNER The FINGER LAKES LAND TRUST is a non-profit conservation organization that protects over 24,000 acres of our region’s beloved natural areas and working landscapes. They are committed to conserving land in perpetuity – beyond our lifetimes and for the benefit of future generations. WXXI connects with Andrew Zepp, Executive Director of Finger Lakes Land Trust, to learn more about their efforts. Q. Finger Lakes Land Trust recently celebrated 30 years of conservation in the region. What has been one of the most rewarding projects? The protection of Grimes Glen in Naples was particularly special. This iconic gorge has been used by the public for generations but was at risk of being sold and having access terminated. We partnered with Ontario County to acquire the Glen, protect it through a perpetual conservation easement, and open it as a county park. Today, residents and visitors alike can still cool off on a summer day at this local attraction. Q. Where do your greatest concerns lie for the Finger Lakes region? Recent outbreaks of toxic algae and declining water quality in some areas is a huge concern. The EVENTS lakes are the lifeblood of our region. To address this issue, the Land Trust is working with lake associations and government conservation agencies to protect streams and wetlands and also to reduce nutrient runoff from the surrounding landscape. Q. Can you tell us a little bit about GoFingerLakes.org? & GoFingerLakes.org was launched to help connect people with nature and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents and visitors alike are using the site and we have received a lot of positive feedback. While some use it solely as a source of information, others have become involved in our conservation efforts.