Dr. Celia McIntosh

Featured Leader: Dr. Celia McIntosh

Photographer: Olivia Bacot

OLIVIA BACOT is a film and digital photographer based in Rochester, NY, her hometown. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University and works as an educator and counselor to the youth of Rochester. Her work is inspired by her childhood and recent adventures throughout her neighborhood, city, and trips around the world.

Essayist: Vanessa Cheeks

Vanessa is a freelance writer in Rochester covering protests for racial justice, affordable housing, and the occasional restaurant review. 

Vanessa's word focuses specifically on the black community in Rochester but also includes marginalized groups that have unique and powerful stories to tell. 

You can find her work in Open Mic Magazine, Rochester City Newspaper, the Rochester Beacon and Rochester Women Magazine.

Follow her on Twitter @cheeksv