Many Voices, Many Visions

The all volunteer Rochester Fire Protectives celebrate 150 years of service to our city. Plus, hundreds are expected to enjoy a church block party in the heart of Rochester this week. Video

Soldiers returning home often face problems with their jobs and families. We learn what's being done to make life a little easier. Thousands of Baptists will meet in Rochester for the 111th Annual Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention. Video

A look at the growing popularity of Buddhism, we'll learn how some local groups are helping women on the road to self-sufficiency, plus a look ahead to the future of the annual Puerto Rican Festival. Video

This week on Many Voices, Many Visions we focus on the power of second chances. We feature a new program for high school dropouts at Monroe Community College. The Gateway to College Program gives students a chance to earn a diploma and college credit. Also, meet a group of people for whom mental illness is not a setback, but something that can inspire a new way of seeing the world through art. Video

This week on Many Voices, Many Visions new host Norma Holland talks to members of the Center for Disability Rights as the organization celebrates Ten Years of Independence. Plus we'll hear from members of the Genesee Valley Gay Alliance about Rochester Pride 2008. Also, a look at the health of local Latinos. Video