About Us
Community-powered
local news.
Reclaiming the Narrative is a weekly news radio program produced by community journalists for WXIR 100.9 FM, and rebroadcast on WAYO 104.3 FM in Rochester NY. Since launching in March of 2018, we've covered the stories, movements, and events that matter to local urban communities, while also providing training and experience for grassroots journalists.
Producers

Director/Producer
Darien Lamen
585-325-1238 ext.206

Arts Reporter
Abi Clark
News Reporter
Jason Taylor
News Reporter/Photographer
Leslie Hannon

Co-Host
Vanessa Ryland-Buntley