ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, Lynette Adams talks with the organizers of the upcoming “Gloves Up, Guns Down” local event. Then, she speaks with a local pastor about a digital literacy program. After that, an archived conversation with two founders of Laughing Gull Chocolates. The last interview is with a local author, who has many career backgrounds.
Organizers talk about an upcoming awareness event
Clay Harris and Derrick Grambling are behind the “Gloves Up, Guns Down” effort, which raises awareness for cancer, autism, and anti-violence. The two discussed the weekend’s events at the Blue Cross Arena.
See a previous Rochester in Focus interview with Harris and Grambling, here.
View our recent article for more information about the Gloves Up, Guns Down event, here.
Local pastor talks about a class that aims to help seniors navigate modern technology
Pastor Willie Lightfoot talks about his church’s class called Bridging the Digital Divide. It’s sponsored by Prayer House Church of God by Faith. It aims to help seniors navigate their cell phones and other technology. An upcoming class is already full.
Moms talk about the origins of Laughing Gull Chocolates
Going into the archives, Lynette chats with Laughing Gull Chocolates in Rochester. Two moms, Lindsay Tarnoff and Karla Carey, started the business to create flexible working schedules and to fight for ethically sourced chocolates.
Former lawyer, turned actor, talks about her new book
The last interview is a sit-down with Pam Sherman, an actor, former DNC columnist, former attorney, and now author. Sherman spent eight years working on a book that helps readers ignite their audience, whether it’s a boss, a child, or a large auditorium of people. “Play You, The Role of a Lifetime” comes out this week.
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