¿Que Pasa, My Brother? By Rodney Brown Sat, Sep 4, 2010 “Stagnant leadership is solely responsible for any tension between Blacks and Latinos,” said Dr. Walter Cooper, a retired chemist and humanitarian activist in Rochester. read story Disqualified (But it Isn't Over)... By Rodney Brown Fri, Aug 27, 2010 With more than 600 signatures struck from his petition to run, School Board member Van White is taking the Monroe County Board of Elections to court. read story
First Lady to Campaign for Democrats By Dorothy Rowley Fri, Aug 27, 2010 WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Democrats are deploying First Lady Michelle Obama to the campaign trail to help them retain control of Congress in the Nov. 2 mid-term elections and boost her husband in the 2012 presidential election. read story Students ‘STEP’ up to Debate Health Care Reform By Rodney Brown Fri, Aug 13, 2010 Our urban communities are filled with teenagers with dreams of becoming the next
star athlete like NBA player Kobe Bryant or the NFL's Adrian Peterson. Long gone
are days when most teens would dream about becoming a doctor rather than an athlete. read story
City Council Member Respond to Teens Grievances By Rodney Brown Fri, Aug 13, 2010 “What in the world are they doing there,” was the response of Council member Loretta Scott in regards to the effectiveness of Pathways to Peace. “The organization was created over a decade ago and not once has anyone down there shown us anything on paper that will give good reason to continue funding the program.” read story
CDR VS Monroe County: Disability Advocacy Could Lose Millions By Mike Costanza Mon, Aug 9, 2010 About 90 people filled the sidewalk in front of the Monroe County Office Building early this week, as people with disabilities, those who serve them,and employees of the Center for Disability Rights strove to make their voices heard inside. read story |