Rochester Housing Rights Organizers Hold Truth Commission

On November 18th 2010, SWAA (Social Welfare Action Alliance), and Rochester SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) held a Truth Commission on Housing and Homelessness at the Dugan Center, St. Mary's Church in Downtown Rochester.

Melissa Sydor- Kaufman of SWAA explains the purpose of the Truth Commission: "The Truth Commission is a model where we're hopeing to expose the truth about what's happening to people in our community and our society. The Poor and people who are struggling are made to be invisible. This evening is about giving folks voice, empowering folks, and hearing the truth."

Video Report of the event.

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