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Black Business Spotlight: Madame C. Ibena Asante, At the Cornerstone
Healthy eating is at the heart of our mission. It has often been said that “inner-city stores are food swamps, where it is easier to...
Community Submission
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Black Business Spotlight: Whitmore's International Barbershop
Whitmore's International Barbershop, located at 213 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, proudly sits at the corner of Monroe Avenue and S....
Black Cinema Series
Feb 132 min read
Black Cinema Series to Feature "Exhibiting Forgiveness" on Feb. 21
ROCHESTER, N.Y. —  The Black Cinema Series will showcase the semi-autobiographical film Exhibiting Forgiveness  at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...
Rashad J. Smith
Jan 282 min read
B.L.O.O.M ROC Pushing for Equity Amid National DEI Backlash –Hosting Black Tie Event
B.L.O.O.M ROC Team Rochester, NY—As debates over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts dominate headlines, one local...
Submitted Content
Jan 272 min read
CooperVision Names Steven Robins as President, Americas
Steven Robins ROCHESTER, N.Y. – CooperVision has appointed Steven Robins as President, Americas, effective immediately. Robins, a...
Rashad J. Smith
Jan 251 min read
Local Filmmaker Announces 'Rent A Ride' Will Stream on Tubi in March After Sold-Out Rochester Premiere
Rochester Filmmaker Christopher "Goodknews" Cardwell Rochester, NY  — Rent A Ride , the unapologetic comedy spotlighting hustle culture...
Staff Report
Jan 232 min read
ROC the Future Alliance Earns Systems Change Designation from StriveTogether
Photo: From L to R: Front row: John Rodriguez, Nidia Benitez, Teara Davis, Sara White Smith, Ryan Lavoie, James Ross, Chakeva Miller....
Staff Report
Jan 152 min read
RBTL Partners with Rochester Music Hall of Fame at West Herr Performing Arts Center
Photo: Rochester Broadway Theatre League The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) has announced a new partnership with the Rochester...
Katlyn Newberry
Jan 82 min read
Partnership with Evening Clinic Helps ‘Working Poor’ Access Cancer Screenings
Katlyn Newberry, community outreach coordinator at the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region The Cancer Services Program of...
Staff Report
Dec 26, 20242 min read
Rochester to Celebrate Kwanzaa with Seven Days of Culture, Community, and Unity
The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition has announced its 2024 Kwanzaa celebration, a vibrant six-day event honoring African heritage, culture,...
RCSD
Dec 23, 20242 min read
World of Inquiry School No. 58 Class of 2025 Participates in College March
The World of Inquiry School No. 58 (WOIS) senior class. Photo: WOIS The World of Inquiry School No. 58 (WOIS) senior class participated...
Healthy Baby Network
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Healthy Baby Network Board of Directors Announces Staff Promotions
Sherita D. Bullock The Healthy Baby Network Board of Directors is pleased to announce Sherita D. Bullock’s promotion from Executive...
All News Stories
Allegations Against Andraé Evans: Workplace Misconduct or Political Takedown?
Andrae Evans addresses Irondequoit Democratic Committee Feb 19, 2025 Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans is facing allegations of...
Black Business Spotlight: Madame C. Ibena Asante, At the Cornerstone
Healthy eating is at the heart of our mission. It has often been said that “inner-city stores are food swamps, where it is easier to...
Nominations Open for the 2025 Legislative Youth Awards, Due February 28
ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced nominations for the Young Citizen of the Year, the Willie W. Lightfoot Youth...
Fisher Launches New Degree in Human Services
PITTSFORD, N.Y.,— Next fall, the School of Arts and Sciences at St. John Fisher University will begin offering a Bachelor’s of Science...
Black Business Spotlight: Whitmore's International Barbershop
Whitmore's International Barbershop, located at 213 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607, proudly sits at the corner of Monroe Avenue and S....
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