www.Legacy64.org

CMC Board of Directors

Kenneth Anderson

Matthew Augustine

Gabrielle Bedewi

Melody Cofield

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Heide Parreño

Beverly Randall

Kathy Roth

Deborah Ham Whitt

Legacy of ’64 Ambassadors

Audrey Alexander

Tamra Cherubin

Jacqueline Cofield

Marcia Coley

Robin Dettman

Dr. James Evans

Richmond Futch

Arlan Good

Shauna Taylor Harvey

David Haygood

Martha Hope

Crystal Konzel

Loganic Logan

Connie Mitchel

Constance Mitchel

Aaron Pollard

Tony Patrick

Sam Brunson

Raymond Scott

Midge Thomas

Diane Williams

Randy Williams

Shawn Dunwoody

Ambassador Organizations

BioDrill

Community MicroEnterprise Center

Flower City Printing

J Rêve International

Legacy Women Institute

NANBPWC, Inc.

Neutral Zone Players

Phu Concepts

Rochester Area Community  Foundation

U of R School of Nursing

United Global Artists

Waterstone Financial Services

You Rock Academy

Welcome,

It has been more than 50 years since the Rochester Riots of July ’64. These events precipitated an epidemic of over 300 riots across the country spanning the course of two years. While much more is known today about the unfortunate circumstances leading to these events, very little has been documented about what was done to restore and heal these communities. 

In 2013, Dr. Melody Cofield began an oral history research study to determine the positive outcomes resulting from the interracial collaborations that came together for the purpose of rebuilding the City of Rochester.  Among her many discoveries were the “Spirit of Humanity” and the true “Legacy of ’64.” Both these discoveries have inspired the creation of Legacy of ’64: Spirit of Humanity, a social enterprise dedicated to building the beloved community and uplifting humanity.

Her research also revealed the ripple effect of many unsung heroes whose collaboration stories should be told. Because all communities are affected by riots, we believe these stories would help to prevent history repeating itself. For this reason, we have created a forum for recognizing these heroic contributions, titled: Legacy of ’64 Ripple Hall of Fame, which will be launched May 21, 2016.

We are seeking sponsors to help us launch the Ripple Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony in Rochester, NY and achieve our mission of improving race relations, inspiring racial healing, and uplifting the spirit of humanity within our communities.

Community Micro Enterprise (CMC), a 501C-3 organization, is devoted to promoting the economic, social, and inclusive vitality of the Greater Rochester Area.  We ask for your support to help us with this important community contribution. Please make your check payable to: Community Micro Enterprise Center.

In the spirit of humanity,

Deborah Ham WhittMartha Hope

CMC Fundraising ChairLegacy of 64 Fundraising Chair