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George Cassidy Payne The American ideal of meritocracy—the belief that hard work and talent should determine success—has long shaped the...

Howard Eagle Dear Brother Mario Mongeon,   I support the strong media-statement that you made in defense of Irondequoit Town Supervisor,...

Frederick Douglass statue unveiled at the Hall of Justice in Rochester On February 6, 2025, a statue of Frederick Douglass was unveiled...

Dr. E. Faye Williams As I write this article, I would prefer to be writing about the love sign at the Super Bowl in New Orleans a few...

David W. Marshall It was not very long ago that White parents would storm local public school board meetings demanding that schools ban...

For decades, Guantanamo Bay has been a symbol of injustice, human rights violations, and the U.S.'s willingness to circumvent...

Julianne Malveaux I can’t remember when I met Dr. Olivia Hooker, a Tulsa Massacre survivor, the first African American woman to serve in...

George Cassidy Payne  As much as I am personally alarmed by President Trump’s handling of the border crisis, historically speaking, his...

Dr. E. Faye Williams Often people shop where it’s convenient without thinking about the fact that the money they spend may be detrimental...

George Payne The world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with many...

George Payne As the national debate over sanctuary cities intensifies, Rochester finds itself at a crossroads. The recent presence of...

President Donald Trump The icy waters of the Potomac River claimed the lives of 67 people who died after an American Airlines jet...