WXXI Public Broadcasting Council

Fred Rogers was born 97 years ago today, March 20, 1928. Happy Birthday, Mister Rogers. He was one of PBS' greatest ambassadors and his 1969 message to Congress is just as powerful today.

Born into the 21st century, Gen Z takes a new approach to everything by default. But how does this contrast against the long-established canon of music history? Meet five students whose devotion to their craft defies generational trends in WXXI’s latest series, "In the Key of Z: Classical." Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Happy #protectmypublicmediaday! Today we’re celebrating the power of public media and posting messages that people have shared with us on why WXXI matters to them. Stephanie LaScala-Lodato writes, "WXXI has been a staple for local news that my other source doesn't cover. I've stayed up-to-date on local issues that matter to me, like how our national housing crisis has affected people in Rochester and organizations that serve them." From local news to proven educational resources for children and families, public media keeps communities connected. Learn more at protectmypublicmedia.org #protectpublicmedia #protectwxxi

The future of public media is being debated, and the voices that value and rely on WXXI need to be heard, now more than ever. Click the link below to read more from WXXI President & CEO Chris Hastings. #wxxiceo #protectwxxi #ProtectMyPublicMedia

WXXI President & CEO Christopher Hastings, along with WXXI Board Chair David Tang, Board Member Steve Sulkes, and VP of Development Kathy Reed are at Capitol Hill to share the work we do for families and advocate for the indispensable role of WXXI Public Media in Rochester, NY. #WXXICEO

Congratulations to Karen DeWitt, former Capitol Bureau Chief for WXXI and the New York Public News Network, for receiving the 2025 RTDNA Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award! Throughout her long career, she covered the changing fortunes of the Cuomos — both Mario and Andrew — the fall of Eliot Spitzer, the election of former First Lady Hillary Clinton to the U.S. Senate, and the election of the state’s first female governor. The RTDNA Foundation says: “State political reporting is critically important to a functioning American democracy, and few in the country did it better than Karen DeWitt. For decades, she served the people of New York by challenging politicians in Albany and holding them accountable for their votes, their words, and their actions. Karen set a high bar for statehouse reporting in the United States.” We couldn't agree more! Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4k7e6wQ

"Now more than ever, our community needs a trusted source for news, storytelling, and connection. And together, we can make sure WXXI continues to be that source." - Read WXXI President & CEO Chris Hastings' full message about public media and federal funding here: https://lnkd.in/gkvtFipc

Check out our monthly DEIAB digest, curated and produced by WXXI's Mona Isler

WXXI was proud to be the media sponsor for this year's Division of Diversity & Inclusion - RIT "Expressions of King's Legacy" featuring Deborah Archer! Ms. Archer shared an excellent and timely discussion about the work of the ACLU "Defending the rights of all people nationwide" and how these rights relate to Dr. King's vision and legacy.