Continuing the Discussion Regarding Race and Greece Schools By Lydia Aziza Alston Fri, Jun 26, 2009 Dave and Joan Stewart are pastors of Destiny Preparation
Church. They have lived in Greece for over 25 years and have children in the school
district. They share their perspective regarding how the district is evolving
in the discussion and implementation of policies and programs to accommodate the
increasing growth of African Americans and Hispanics in the Greece school system. read story
U.S. Congress apologizes for slavery The Daily Voice Fri, Jun 26, 2009 The U.S. Senate on Thursday apologized for slavery, making it the second body
in Congress to approve such a measure. The vote comes a year after the U.S. House
of Representatives apologized for slavery. read story
Local Retailers Under Stress. By Mike Costanza Thu, Jun 18, 2009 Small retail shops are as much a part of some of Rochester's neighborhoods
as their sidewalks. Goods as varied as a quart of milk and a colorful shirt, and
ethnic dishes from across the sea can be as close as a walk to the corner. read story Gerhardt Neighborhood Outreach Center Looks to Bring Change to Community By Jonathan D. Parris Thu, Jun 18, 2009 Saturday, June 6, 2009, marked the grand opening of the Gerhardt Neighborhood
Outreach Center (or GNOC). The center, which had been under construction since
2005, has been established to reach out to the community, and uplift what many
call a dying area. read story
Greece School District Failing in Diversity By Dave McCleary Fri, Jun 12, 2009 A
Greece School District substitute teacher, who was fired recently after filing
a discrimination complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights, was
handed a preliminary win in his case. read story
Conversations: A Dialogue with some of Rochester's Finest Host, Jon David Fri, Jun 12, 2009 This week, I am conversing with Dr. David Anderson- one of the foremost authorities in African American history, in the city of Rochester. He has been an activist and an educator, for decades. I sat down with him, to find out what motivates him to continue on and what it is he, in fact, does. read story |