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Mar 15, 20242 min read
The Loss of a Queen—Iris Banister
The passing of Iris Banister, known as the "Queen Mother" of Rochester, has left a void in the hearts of many in the community. Her...
Mar 13, 20243 min read
St. Patrick’s Day Race and Parade to Affect Traffic Downtown this Weekend
The TOPS St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Runnin’ of the Green Road Race will affect Downtown traffic, parking, and transit service in...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Alvin Ailey's Revelation Still Invokes Deep Feelings
During 2024’s Black History Month, the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC presented a dance concert by the well-known Alvin Ailey American...
Mar 13, 20241 min read
The Black Cinema Series Presents A New Film About A Political Trailblazer And Civil Rights Advocate, PUNCH 9 FOR HAROLD WASHINGTON
The Black Cinema Series, a partnership between the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ) and the Little Theatre, will...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Mixed Reactions to Lovely Warren's City Court Judge Bid
Former Mayor Lovely Warren’s announcement of her intention to run for Rochester City Court Judge has generated a mixed response from the...
Mar 12, 20245 min read
Haiti At The Bottom Of The Abyss, Soon to Be Led By Outlaws
Haiti has been struggling to exist since 1804, but historians say it had never reached such a low point during the past two centuries;...
Mar 12, 20241 min read
Register Now for the 14th Annual “Pick Up the Parks” on April 20
Registration forms for the annual “Pick Up the Parks” event are now available on the county website: monroecounty.gov/parks-pickupthepark...
Mar 10, 20241 min read
United Way Announces Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grants
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announces approximately $6 million in Community Impact Multi-Year Program Grant...
Mar 8, 20242 min read
The Black Woman is Art at City Hall Link Gallery
“The Black Woman is Art,” an exhibit curated by local creative Zharriay Callier and Rochester photographer Erica Jae, is on display at...
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Celebrate Red Cross Month with March Mission Madness
The American Red Cross of Western New York is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration in March to honor contributions made by...
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Rodney A. Young retires from United Way of Rochester
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rodney Allen Young. It was his first official day of retirement from a 23-year...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
2nd Annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair to Take Place Thursday
Those seeking a career in the trades are invited to attend the 2nd annual Union Apprenticeship and Career Fair, on Thursday, March 7 from...
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