The Genesis of African American Who's Who, Past & Present, Greater Rochester Area -- A Book Talk & Signing In-Person / Online
African Who’s Who, Past & Present, Greater Rochester Area is a comprehensive biographical reference that honors the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of African American individuals in Rochester, New York, and beyond. Through richly detailed profiles, the book documents contributions across education, medicine, business, the arts, science, entrepreneurship, public service, faith, and community advocacy. Join us as author Mike Molaire details his 33-year journey developing and updating this vital local history resource.
Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow the talk.
Author Mike Molaire is a retired research chemist from Eastman Kodak, an inventor (65 US patents), an entrepreneur (former CEO and founder of Molecular Glasses, Inc.), a fine art photographer, and a published poet.
Registration is recommended, but not required.
This is an in-person program that will also be livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/@RochesterPublicLibraryNY/streams
This event is presented by the Local History & Genealogy Division
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- All Ages
- Categories:
- Department - Local History & Genealogy Black History Local History