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Voletta Wallace, Mother of iconic rapper The Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78
Voletta Wallace. Photo: Voletta Wallace Facebook Voletta Wallace, born on February 3, 1947, in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, was best known...
Feb 26, 20252 min read
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...
Feb 22, 20253 min read
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....
Feb 21, 20252 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,...
Feb 13, 20252 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...
Jan 28, 20252 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...
Jan 27, 20252 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...
Jan 25, 20251 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....
Jan 23, 20252 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...
Jan 15, 20252 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...
Jan 8, 20252 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,...
Dec 26, 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...
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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