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Tina Turner, Legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” has died, at 83

6 days ago
4 min

Tina Turner, Legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” has died, at 83

“My legacy is that I stayed on course… from the beginning to the end because I believed in something inside of me.” ~Tina Turner...

NAACP Issues Travel Advisory Against Florida

Staff

May 24
2 min

NAACP Issues Travel Advisory Against Florida

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The NAACP has issued a travel advisory asking Black Americans not to visit the state of Florida, citing Governor Ron DeSantis'...

Staff

May 24
1 min

City Employees to Receive Bonus Checks

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Mayor Evans Provides City Employees One-Time Retention Payment About 2,000 Rochester City employees will see more money in their...

Legendary Syracuse Football Player, Jim Brown has Died

Tyronda James

May 23
2 min

Legendary Syracuse Football Player, Jim Brown has Died

Pro Football player, Civil Rights Activist and Actor, Jim Brown died Thursday. Brown, a Syracuse University graduate and legendary...

Editorials

David W. Marshall

6 days ago

Jim Brown and Social Activism

Since most players in professional basketball and football are Black, it should come as no surprise that many high-profile Black athletes...

David W. Marshall

May 22

To Protect and Serve Our Teachers

Teacher’s Appreciation Week is recognized each year during the first full week in May. Teachers have always held the distinct honor of...

Sam P.K. Collins

May 19

In Commencement Address, Biden says Howard U. is ‘The Soul of the Nation’ - Some Grads Stage Protest

In his commencement address to Howard University’s (HU) Class of 2023, President Joe Biden sparked excitement among the graduates and...

Local News

Dedication Sculpture Honoring Late Local Jazz Legend Blanche Calloway to be Installed on June 17th

Carol Elizabeth Owens

5 hours ago
2 min

Dedication Sculpture Honoring Late Local Jazz Legend Blanche Calloway to be Installed on June 17th

The Swillburg Neighborhood Association (SNA) is dedicating a sculpture in honor of Blanche Calloway, “one of jazz music’s accomplished...

Monroe County Hosts Small Business Open House

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3 days ago
2 min

Monroe County Hosts Small Business Open House

The Monroe County Division of Economic and Workforce Development will host an open house for area Small Businesses on May 31 from 10:30...

PAB Sends Recommendations to Improve RPD Transparency

Staff

6 days ago
2 min

PAB Sends Recommendations to Improve RPD Transparency

One of the ways police departments can build trust and confidence within the communities they serve is by making accurate, transparent...

Memorial Day Parade to Affect Traffic on Monday

City of Rochester

May 25
1 min

Memorial Day Parade to Affect Traffic on Monday

Rochester’s Memorial Day Parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29. The parade will begin at the intersection of East Avenue...

Features

Remembering Dr. Robert Harrison III, Scholar and Gentlemen

Tyronda James

May 22
4 min

Remembering Dr. Robert Harrison III, Scholar and Gentlemen

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Dr. Robert W. Harrison, III, M.D., beloved husband and scholar, passed away Monday, May 3 at the age of 81. Born in Mississippi on...

Latoya Sneed Named ESL FCU's New Goodman Street Office Branch Manager

Staff

May 18
1 min

Latoya Sneed Named ESL FCU's New Goodman Street Office Branch Manager

ESL Federal Credit Union recently announced the promotion of Latoya Sneed to Branch Manager of its Goodman Office. In her new position,...

Get to Know Erica Dayton, Next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation

Staff

May 18
2 min

Get to Know Erica Dayton, Next Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation

Golisano Foundation has named their next Executive Director. Erica Dayton, Grants Manager since 2019, succeeds Ann Costello, who retires...

Doris Price, a ‘Hidden Figure’ in Rochester Black History

Dave McCleary

May 18
4 min

Doris Price, a ‘Hidden Figure’ in Rochester Black History

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A mural honoring Black Crusader Malcolm X, and Rochester Activists Franklin Florence and Connie Mitchell proudly adorns the wall of East...

Local Spa Owner Desires to Illuminate & Advocate for Black Skin Care, Services

Tyronda James

May 16
3 min

Local Spa Owner Desires to Illuminate & Advocate for Black Skin Care, Services

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Channel Sabado has a passion for people and for skin and self-care. Sabado, owner of Glo Spa Roc LLC, has worked as a NYS Licensed...

National/World News

Tyronda James

6 days ago
4 min

Tina Turner, Legendary “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” has died, at 83

“My legacy is that I stayed on course… from the beginning to the end because I believed in something inside of me.” ~Tina Turner...