This weekend on In Focus, we open a conversation on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

JoDee Kenney sat down with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, who reflected on the opportunity to continue in the footsteps of those who came before him. That includes, Mayor Evans said, setting an example for the younger generation and working to engage and mentor students to become involved in public service. Evans said his goal is to bring people together in Rochester to leave the city better than he found it when he took office in 2022.

JoDee was also joined by Anthony Gaddy, president & CEO, UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce, which works to support Black business owners and grow entrepreneurship. Gaddy said the chamber has grown since its inception in 2017 and continues to focus on its five pillars of service: advocacy, access to capital, contract opportunities, technical support and chamber development. 

You can watch the full episode above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting Upstate New York, on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.