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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...

Howard Eagle
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,...

George Cassidy Payne
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...

David W. Marshall
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

George Cassidy Payne
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,...

George Payne
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...

Katlyn Newberry
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...

George Cassidy Payne
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....

Ayesha Kreutz
Jun 183 min read


Reclaiming the Church’s African Roots and Imagining Its Future
I never thought I’d live to see an American pope. And yet, here we are: Pope Leo, a humble son of Chicago, a scholar steeped in the...

George Payne
May 265 min read


Why Trump Would Still Beat Harris Today
Donald Trump has been in office for more than 100 days and if there ever was a honeymoon, it’s definitely over. How is the president...

Dr. Louis Perron
May 192 min read


The Price of Silence: How America Abandoned 9/11 for Saudi Gold
In 2017, Donald Trump landed in Riyadh and was met with gold medallions, sword dances, and royal fanfare. It was his first trip abroad as...

George Cassidy Payne
May 162 min read


The Crisis Within: A Nation on the Brink
As our democracy and economy weaken with every executive order, tariff, and unlawful deportation, the country finds itself in a...

Lydia Alston-Murphy
Apr 294 min read


Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists
Now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, he has moved with all deliberate speed to dismantle all the hard-earned Civil Rights,...

Barrington M. Salmon
Apr 236 min read


A Tribute to Pope Francis: December 17, 1936 -April 21, 2025
Jorge Mario Bergoglio came into the world at a time when fascism was on the rise, dictators were gaining their foothold, sovereign...

George Payne
Apr 222 min read


A Palm Sunday in Hell: Why Ukraine Still Needs Us
George Cassidy Payne On Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, as congregants across Ukraine gathered to mark the beginning of Holy Week, two...

George Cassidy Payne
Apr 186 min read


The Erasure of Women in Power
David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...

David W. Marshall
Apr 164 min read


Trump's Budget Is A Betrayal Of His Promise To Working-Class Americans
President Donald Trump Donald Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans are doing everything they can to tank our economy, drive us toward a...

Marc H. Morial
Apr 153 min read


In a World of Chaos, Gandhi’s Truth and Nonviolence Still Offer a Path Forward
~ George Cassidy Payne The 21st century is on fire. From Gaza to Ukraine, from mass shootings to nuclear brinkmanship, violence dominates...

George Payne
Apr 85 min read


ICE Should Respect the Sanctity of Churches
David W. Marshall Trust is a powerful word. It involves relying on someone to be honest and reliable. It becomes a belief in a person’s...

David W. Marshall
Apr 24 min read


Running Out of Good Things to Say
Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. (Ret.) At one time, there were such wonderful things about which I could write. It was always a pleasure to...

Dr. E. Faye Williams
Apr 13 min read
Top Stories


Duckles Takes Over as Interim Monroe County DA Following Doorley Exit
Perry Duckles, Monroe County’s first assistant district attorney, formally assumed the role of interim district attorney following the...


Push for Safer Roads Brings Cyclists, Advocates to Parcel 5
Rochester cyclists and community members gathered Friday at Parcel 5 for a rally organized by Reconnect Rochester, calling on state and...


Rochester City Council Strengthens Sanctuary City Policy Amid Trump Crackdown
Rochester lawmakers voted unanimously Tuesday to codify the city’s status as a sanctuary city, expanding legal protections for immigrant...


Barnhart Accuses Bello of Hypocrisy as Monroe County Joins Lawsuit Over DEI Funding
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is defending his administration’s decision to join a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump...


Major Rochester Black Church to Install New Pastor
Rev. Dr. Kito March Sr. of Cleveland, Ohio, will be installed as senior pastor of Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, one of Rochester’s...
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