Obama to Russia: There will be 'costs' for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is warning Russia "there will be costs" for any military maneuvers it launches in Ukraine, a move U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they believe to be already underway.   read story

Clash Over Water Sales Headed To A Rochester Courtroom
Environmental groups and a Steuben County village are heading to appeals court in their disagreement over the sale of water to a Shell Oil Company subsidiary for shale gas drilling in Pennsylvania.   read story

Well-Known Locals Celebrated at 2nd Annual Roc Awards
Despite the cold, snow and slush, over 1,000 people, including Mayor Lovely Warren, were dressed to impress and filled the ballroom of the Rochester Plaza Hotel Sunday evening to attend the 2nd Annual Roc Awards, presented by local organization Roc Royal Entertainment and Smilez Entertainment.   read story

Ten Students Receive “Do the Right Thing” Award
Ten students, from throughout the City of Rochester and Monroe County were named the January and February winners in the “Do the Right Thing” Award Program. The program is sponsored by the Rochester Police Department and several local businesses and community groups.   read story

Tuition aid for students in NY illegally gets bump
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Dunn Verdict Seen as Another Permit to Kill Black Men
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Clash Over Water Sales Headed To A Rochester Courtroom
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Religious freedom bill riles gay rights supporters
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Internet a crucial Venezuela battleground
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Family of Man Who Died Without Receiving Help at a Washington D.C. Fire Station Demands Accountability and Change In the Law
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Side-by-Side Efforts to Help Families Understand Healthcare and Higher Education
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School No. 4 Awarded for Second Best Attendance Record In RCSD
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Free Programs on Financial Literacy at Central Library
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Black Heritage Gala Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘64 Civil Rights Act
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City to Offer Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training
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Rochester Association of Black Journalists Elects 2014 Officers
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Straight No Chaser: Why Women Should Honor Their Men
Yes, men do have flaws. But I have seen women abuse power in relationships time and time again. And, black women, in particular, are the ones I have observed doing this more often than women from any other culture.    read story

Something to Think About: An Event with Great Potential
February 16, 2014, my wife and I attended the Roc Awards for the first time. The idea of the awards is an excellent one, because it recognizes the achievements and creative abilities of people in the Rochester area.    read story

Straight No Chaser: The Shoulders Lovely A. Warren Stands On
The powerful spirits some black women have been born with have no doubt been the foundation of their travels through life.    read story

What Will (Y)our Legacy Look Like?
As America begins the annual ritual of "celebrating" the countless achievements of African Americans during the February observance of Black History Month, I think it makes sense to remind each other that the things we do every day will be the historical recollections for future generations.   read story

Faith Strong in Man Freed After 22 Years for Wrongful Conviction
Antonio Yarbough spent the first two days of freedom largely at a loss for words. But the three words he said quietly over the phone in the hours immediately following his exoneration for the 1992 murder of his mother, his sister and a family friend, spoke volumes about the man’s character and faith.   read story

Something to Think About: Celebration of Black History
February is here! What does that mean? It means that this is the month that has been set aside to celebrate black history.    read story