Garth Fagan to be Celebrated at SUNY Brockport, His First Artistic Home
With his retirement recently announced, and a documentary about his eponymous dance company winning Emmy Awards and other accolades,...
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Feb 132 min read
Lightfoot Pens Letter to Pause City Assessment, Mayor Responds
A letter from Rochester City Councilmember Willie J. Lightfoot, Sr is asking Mayor Malik D. Evans to pause this city’s property...
Feb 123 min read
The Foundations of Black History Month
Did you know that Black History Month was once Negro History Week? The first Negro History Week was established on February 7, 1926, by...
Feb 113 min read
Should I Send My Child to a Rochester Private or Public School?
Rochester is undoubtedly a bustling hub of activity and excitement, making it an ideal location to raise a family. But, as your children...
Feb 73 min read
Levine Center to End Hate
The Levine Center has introduced its LoveGrams campaign. It is an initiative aimed at fostering gratitude and connection within our...
Feb 64 min read
Rebuttal to Shawgi Tell's Op-Ed on Charter Schools
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Shawgi Tell's recent op-ed on charter schools published in www.minorityreporter.net. While Dr....
Feb 62 min read
Healthi Kids brings international play event to City of Rochester on February 7
It’s been celebrated in 75 countries. Now the Global School Play Day is coming to nearly 60 sites in the City of Rochester. To bring this...
Feb 62 min read
Kiara Warren Elected Child Care Council’s Board Chair, Becomes Council’s First African American Board Chair
Kiara Warren has been elected to serve as chair of Child Care Council Inc.’s board of directors. Warren is the first African American and...
Feb 53 min read
City Tackles Housing Crisis
Mayor Malik Evans has taken action to tackle the housing crisis many city residents continue to face. Evans held a press conference to...
Feb 42 min read
RTS & City of Rochester Partner, Celebrate Transit Equity Day with the Urban League of Rochester
Transit Equity Day, officially Sunday, February 4, is a day dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Rosa Parks on her birthday. Rosa...
Feb 33 min read
NY Auction of Mandela's Belongings Slated for February
Some 70 treasured belongings of former South Africa president Nelson Mandela are slated to travel to New York next month for an auction...
Feb 23 min read
Social Justice is the Fight for Human Dignity
It didn’t take long for Pope Francis to get under Donald Trump’s skin. During his flight back to Rome after a visit to Mexico, the pope...
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