It Takes a Village… and Policy
The ancient African proverb says, 'It takes a village to raise a child.' Yet, in Rochester, our village grapples with providing equitable...
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Editorials
Richard Prince
- Dec 1
- 3 min
Blacks Led Whites in Supporting Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hamas
In a survey nearly three weeks after the Hamas terror attack against Israel, one in four Blacks said the U.S. should play no role in the...
Dr. Alveda King
- Nov 25
- 3 min
Thanksgiving 2023 Reflections - Planting Gratitude and Harvesting a Bounty
“Thank God for what we have left." - Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. For many people, the Thanksgiving season is a time for expressing...
Transportation Security Administration - TSA
- Nov 18
- 5 min
TSA Prepares for More Travelers at Greater Rochester International Airport for Thanksgiving Travel
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened a record number of passengers this year and anticipates airport security...
HowardEagle90
- Nov 15
- 6 min
New York State United Teachers’ Study/Report and Red Flags
According to the article at the first reference link below, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) has published a report that advocates...
Al Wynn
- Nov 6
- 3 min
'Right to Repair' Movement Could Risk Patient Care for Disadvantaged Communities
In state legislatures across the country the “right to repair” movement is gaining momentum. Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico...
Howard Eagle
- Oct 31
- 4 min
Is the Rochester City School District poised to miss a great opportunity?
I hope that people, especially parents, and particularly those among the suffering Black masses within the Rochester City School...
Kofi Quaye
- Oct 30
- 4 min
Africa and The U.S. have Conflicting Views Regarding Gay Rights
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(1)Nothing is seen as huge a threat as the gay lifestyle in most African countries. Homophobia is widespread and is nothing to be ashamed...
Charlene Crowell
- Oct 17
- 3 min
America's Ticking Fiscal Time Clock: Federal Funding to Expire by Mid-November
For the second time this year, Congress’ inability to reach consensus on essential fiscal legislation has devolved into largely partisan...
David W. Marshall
- Sep 23
- 4 min
New Generation of Leaders
Michael Jordan is arguably one of the best professional basketball players in the history of the NBA. Among his many accomplishments...
Howard Eagle
- Sep 23
- 3 min
RCSD Reconfiguration Plan Overlooks Some Major Concerns
A recent Minority Reporter article discusses the proposed 'RCSD School Reconfiguration Plan'. The article outlines the beliefs, thoughts...
Rev. Jesse Jackson
- Sep 22
- 4 min
Republicans Again Defending Extremism in Defense of Their Views
The inmates have taken over the asylum in the Republican Party. In the party that once prided itself on being pro-military, one wingnut...
Marc H. Morial
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Wealthy Extremists Attack Funding for Black Women Entrepreneurs To Preserve Systemic Inequality
In the face of persistent, systemic discrimination against Black people and all people of color arising from our country’s long history...
Dr. E. Faye Williams
- Sep 21
- 3 min
Kamala Scores a Big One!
So many things of interest happened this past week that it’s hard to know where to begin. We’ve had the Hunter Biden case of lying on a...
Julianne Malveaux
- Sep 19
- 3 min
There Has Always Been Class Warfare
The United Auto Workers and the Big Three automobile manufacturers – Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis haven't been able to agree on...
Charlene Crowell
- Sep 18
- 3 min
$2.7 Billion Settlement Pending Federal Court Approval: Fake Credit Repair and Debt Relief Scams
As consumers complain about the real-life challenges of keeping pace with the rising costs of living, key financial reports reveal that...
Hazel Trice-Edney
- Sep 12
- 7 min
Black Youths Suffer the Most from Gun Violence in America
Sierra Jenkins, a former news assistant for CNN and reporter with the Virginian Pilot newspaper, was headed for the peak of her career....
Dr. E. Faye Williams
- Sep 11
- 3 min
Haters: You Don't Know Black Women
Like many of our sisters who are doing their very best to do the right thing, I’ve had my fill of threats, too—one as late as the past...
Julianne Malveaux
- Sep 8
- 3 min
When Will We Raise the Minimum Wage?
The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Several states have a higher minimum, but a predictable few,...
Frederick H. Lowe
- Sep 7
- 1 min
The Jobless Rate for Blacks Drops
The jobless rate for Blacks dropped, but not far enough to catch up with other ethnic groups. The August jobless rate for Black men fell...
Top Stories
Rochester PAB Can not Discipline Police
The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) has no disciplinary power according to a NYS Supreme Court ruling last week. The highest...
Garth Fagan Dance Celebrating more than 50 Years of Dance Excellence
Garth Fagan Dance will be celebrating their 53rd anniversary this year starting with performances in December. The local and nationally...
Legislators Reject Funding for Public Utility Company Study
A previously organized town hall meeting did not stop the Monroe County Legislature from rejecting funding for a comprehensive study to...
Edison Tech. High School Holds Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway on Nov. 17
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced on November 15, 2023 that Edison Career and Technology High School (Edison Tech.) is...
Mayor Extends Local State of Emergency Due to Continued Gun Violence
City of Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans issued a continuance of the series of proclamations made under executive order geared toward...
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