Lavelle Lewis

Lavelle Lewis is a familiar presence in Rochester, New York, a man whose life moves easily between memory and momentum. A historian at heart, he carries the city’s past with him, tracing its forgotten stories and overlooked voices, then bringing them forward with care and purpose. Through podcasting and radio, Lewis opens the airwaves to thoughtful conversation, where history, politics, and civic life meet in honest dialogue. His commentary is not performative but rooted in a genuine desire to understand where Rochester has been and where it is going.

Beyond the microphone and the archive, Lewis is also a real estate professional, engaged in the tangible work of shaping neighborhoods and investing in the city’s future. Yet his most enduring role unfolds away from public platforms. As a devoted father of four, he builds legacy not only through stories told and debates held, but through daily example. In both public life and private moments, Lavelle Lewis contributes to Rochester’s ongoing story, preserving its past, challenging its present, and helping to shape what comes next.