March 2026 INTERRUPT RACISM™ Speaker Series - Economic Development in Urban Communities

INTERRUPT RACISM™ Speaker Series - March 6, 2026 Dr. Fred Johnson Sr., Pastor at First Genesis Baptist Church and President and CEO of First Genesis Development Corp., joins the Speaker Series to discuss how community and economic development in the Upper Falls neighborhood is transforming the community. The Urban League of Rochester is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization dedicated to educating citizens so they can make informed decisions while working to defend democracy and uphold free speech as a cornerstone of democratic society. We provide a safe space for meaningful and difficult conversations, ensuring respectful dialogue for all participants. Please note that any comments made by speakers or attendees during the Speaker Series sessions are attributed solely to the individuals who shared them.