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Connections: The 19th Ward Turns 50

Rochester's 19th ward is preparing to celebrate 50 years since its founding. It was born in an uneasy time, following the riots. They have several events aimed to coincide with the MLK holiday. Today the goal is largely the same as it was 50 years ago: to create a proud multi-racial community, to provide affordable community housing, and to foster good relations with all, police included. We have a panel of guests that will talk about the ward, and what is being done to mark the occasion. 

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.