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Half Measures, Whole Consequences: Trump’s SNAP Shame Hits Rochester Families
Make America Great Again has become Make America Meh. In the richest nation on earth, some priorities get the full measure, luxury renovations, foreign policy posturing, law enforcement budgets, while feeding children is negotiable. Half a meal for kids. Half a check for struggling families. Half a thought for communities in crisis. But no half measures for ICE, Israel, Air Force One, or the new ballroom. Pragmatism exists only where it inconveniences him least. Cruelty, wrap
Nov 43 min read


Beyond the Screen: How Trading Cards Support Learning in a Digital Age
Parents, teachers, and even pediatricians have tried everything to manage kids’ screen time — banning phones from bedrooms, requiring outdoor play, encouraging reading, even prescribing medications. But the pull of technology isn’t going away. Social media, streaming platforms, and artificial intelligence tools are programmed to grab the attention of young people with remarkable effectiveness. Dr. Tisha Lewis Ellison That has raised alarms and prompted calls for a solution
Oct 273 min read


HCR’s Diverse Care Project Helping Improve Access to Home Health Care for Older Black Adults
HCR Home Care is a leading provider of home health services to individuals in Rochester, Monroe County and across New York state. Our home health care services meet the needs of people who require follow‐up care after a hospital stay or who require care and support in managing an illness. Deanna Dudley, Compliance Coordinator, HCR Home Care Services include nursing; physical, occupational and speech therapy; social work; and care management. Unfortunately, home health care
Oct 133 min read


How Trump’s Tariffs Burden the Working Class
What if I told you the biggest tax hike on working-class families in nearly a century didn’t come from Congress but from tariffs? George...
Sep 75 min read


Rosser’s Challenge: Will He Break the Cycle or Repeat It?
As reported by Minority Reporter , “the final in a series of Community Conversations designed to foster open dialogue and build...
Aug 242 min read


The Power of Conflict: A Crisis or an Opportunity for Justice?
Conflict is often painted as something to avoid—an inconvenience, a disruption to the status quo. But for Black and Brown communities,...
Aug 75 min read


What the Religious Right Got Right—and What Progressives Must Learn
During the Reagan era, prominent figures of the Religious Right movement played a significant role in mobilizing conservative Christians...
Aug 74 min read


Trump, the NFL, and the Politics of White Nostalgia
Trump’s demand to reinstate the slur isn’t an isolated outburst. It’s a calculated move from his well-worn playbook
Jul 244 min read


When Caregiving Becomes a 24/7 Battle: Finding Help Without Knowing Where to Start
The quiet crisis of caregiving, and how to navigate the maze of support no one tells you about. Caregiving can feel like an unending,...
Jul 154 min read


Men: Put Down the Hot Dog and Help Save Your Colon!
If you are a man who enjoys hot dogs and sausages, you might want to rethink how much of those you eat. A study published in the British...
Jun 232 min read


The Missing Piece in Justice Reform: Officer Wellness
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.”— Audre Lorde When we talk about justice reform in Rochester and...
Jun 209 min read


Juneteenth Is Not a Rival to the Fourth of July — It’s the Fulfillment of It
When we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, we rightly remember the Declaration of Independence and the birth of this great republic....
Jun 183 min read
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