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Malik Evans: “Mayoral Control is a Snow Job”
By Rodney Brown Fri, Mar 5, 2010
School Board President Malik Evans says it’s more than one “snow job” being orchestrated and implemented in the chambers of City Hall during Rochester’s winter months. read story
Mayoral Control: "We Need to do more," says Loretta Scott
By Rodney Brown Fri, Mar 5, 2010
Council member Loretta Scott acknowledges the deep divide among Rochesterians who are for or against Mayoral Control but was also quick to point out other elements that have came into play which is important and beneficial to the educational process. read story
From Trash to Treasure
By Jahaka Mindstorm Fri, Feb 19, 2010
A man addicted to crack cocaine; suffering on levels physical, spiritual and emotional; can easily give up all hope. Or – he can embrace the idea there is no place to go but up; up from Down here in the Dirt.
When Robert Ricks found himself in that position 17 years ago, he chose the latter perspective. read story
African Natives Allege Racism at City Hall
By Rodney Brown Mon, Feb 8, 2010
“I was intentionally misled by the City of Rochester,” charges Demisse Tessama, African native and local businessman. “The city couldn’t legally deny me the right to open a business, so they ushered me into failure.” He doesn’t blame bureaucracy but, rather “race” as an impervious obstacle deeply rooted in City Hall – an obstacle especially challenging for people of color. read story
A Privileged Perspective
By Jahaka Mindstorm Fri, Jan 29, 2010
Katrina Browne was a normal woman living blithely in White America until she discovered her ancestors had earned millions in the slave trade – from a base in New England, of all places! She took a life-changing journey with nine relatives to discover what that meant to each of them personally, a journey chronicled in the award winning documentary Traces of the Trade. read story
A Done Deal? They Beg to Differ…
By Jahaka Mindstorm Fri, Jan 15, 2010
It was so big, they had to change rooms to accommodate all the people. Some said the mayor had the right idea. Some said it circumvented the principals of elected representation. But the anger manifested most when it was suggested that Mayor Robert Duffy assuming control of the Rochester City School District was a process already inexorably in motion. read story
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School Board President Malik Evans says it’s more than one “snow job” being orchestrated and implemented in the chambers of City Hall during Rochester’s winter months.
Council member Loretta Scott acknowledges the deep divide among Rochesterians who are for or against Mayoral Control but was also quick to point out other elements that have came into play which is important and beneficial to the educational process.
A man addicted to crack cocaine; suffering on levels physical, spiritual and emotional; can easily give up all hope. Or – he can embrace the idea there is no place to go but up; up from Down here in the Dirt.
When Robert Ricks found himself in that position 17 years ago, he chose the latter perspective. 
“I was intentionally misled by the City of Rochester,” charges Demisse Tessama, African native and local businessman. “The city couldn’t legally deny me the right to open a business, so they ushered me into failure.” He doesn’t blame bureaucracy but, rather “race” as an impervious obstacle deeply rooted in City Hall – an obstacle especially challenging for people of color.
Katrina Browne was a normal woman living blithely in White America until she discovered her ancestors had earned millions in the slave trade – from a base in New England, of all places! She took a life-changing journey with nine relatives to discover what that meant to each of them personally, a journey chronicled in the award winning documentary Traces of the Trade.
