Remembering the Rochester 1964 Uprising
In the early evening of Friday July 24, 1964, in Rochester, N.Y. the Rochester Police Department attempted to arrest a
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No Justice for Daniel Prude
At press time we learned that a grand jury has voted not to bring charges against the seven police officers involved
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Mayor Warren, Community Stakeholders Celebrate Start of Revitalization Project
Mayor Lovely A. Warren joined community leaders and stake holders today to celebrate the start of the East Main Street
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Minor Football League Appoints Freeman as New Senior VP of Business Development
pictured l/r Dr Richard D. Myles Sr. (left) founder and CEO of the Minor Football League , Dr. Patrick H.
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“BLACK MEN IN WHITE COATS” Online Screening and Panel Discussion presented by Rochester Public Library
The Rochester Public Library will host an online screening of the documentary film Black Men in White Coats followed by
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Eritrean Twins Raised in Rochester Rock Cosmetic World
above: Left to right: Cosmetics co-founders Feven and Helena Yohannes Twin sisters and CEO’S Feven and Helena Yohannes, are founders of
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City Council President Loretta C. Scott To Retire
City Council President Loretta C. Scott recently announced she will not be running for re-election in 2021. After dedicating over
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The “Adultification” of Black Children
“collage above: Adultification of Black Girls”: pictured top left, Rochester community protests pepper spraying of 9 year old girl; top right
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President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna Will Be First Person of Color to Lead Monroe Community College
pictured above Dr. Burt-Nanna Dr. Burt-Nanna has been appointed the new president of Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York. She
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Fire Chief Will Jackson Retiring After 25 Years of Service
Mayor Lovely A. Warren recently announced that Rochester Fire Department Chief Will Jackson will retire at the end of February
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