First hour: The history of interfaith relations in Rochester
Second hour: Think Before You Pink
Is Rochester a model for interfaith relations? We explore our own history with author and local professor Joe Kelly, whose new book traces Rochester's unique pact of mutual defense and understanding between the local Catholic Diocese and the Jewish community. Kelly writes about the value of interfaith dialog and understanding, and it's a timely moment to join Connections: Pope Francis spoke of interfaith outreach in his U.S. visit last week. In studio:
Joe Kelly, author of Behold How Good It Is
Larry Fine, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
In our second hour, Think Before You Pink: we're entering Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means pink will be everywhere. You'll see it on NFL uniforms, on cars, on products in stores and on TV. The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester urges more transparency in the companies joining the pinking parade. Where is the money going? What critical questions can consumers ask? How can we make sure the pink ribbons aren't a scam? In studio:
Holly Anderson, executive director of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Marianne Sargent, past advocacy committee chair