local roots, global reach
540WMain was founded in 2016 as a grassroots community space in the Susan B. Anthony district of Rochester, NY.
Today, our purpose remains unchanged; programming rooted in social justice, with a dedication to neighborhood revitalization. We now operate as a virtual hub, but our headquarters are still located in the neighborhood we will always call home.
Let us help broaden your horizons
540WMain is a virtual antiracist education platform that promotes justice for all. We encourage you to broaden your horizons through learning about multidisciplinary issues and topics that impact the world.
We examine topics that matter, together
We offer ways for you to learn about and engage with issues that directly impact your lived experience. Everything we teach prioritizes social justice and antiracism, always.
For Individuals
Virtual classes on arts, culture, wellness, the environment, history and antiracism practice.
For Organizations
Antiracism consulting, moderation, speaking engagements and the tools to provide your entire team with our classes.
how we help
inclusive community
through fostering understanding
brave space
to examine oppressive structures
everyday learning
of global issues that matter
Our vision is community change
A world where local communities are connected to global topics, leading to an understanding of the complex factors that have led us to the present. 540WMain aims to be an accessible and intersectional community that encourages this everyday learning and understanding of each other.
our values
community
growing together with hard conversations & mutual support
inclusivity
you belong here, othering is not tolerated in this space
accessibility
accessible, affordable learning for our community
respect
acknowledgement of differences while connecting on values
social justice
rooted in antiracism and social justice, always
impact
impact over intent, the work we do has a very real effect on our community
