Netflix has canceled the release of its highly anticipated six-part Prince documentary, directed by Ezra Edelman. The streaming platform and Prince’s estate reached a mutual agreement allowing the estate to develop a new documentary using exclusive content from Prince’s archive. The decision follows controversy over the film’s accuracy and portrayal of the late artist. Prince’s […]

A new federal law, effective January 1, 2025, aims to provide Medicaid and CHIP coverage for young people leaving incarceration, ensuring they receive medical and mental health services as they re-enter society. The law applies to youth up to age 21, and former foster youth up to age 26, offering 30 days of medical and […]

Black History Month is a time to celebrate, recognize, and support the achievements and contributions of African Americans. In Rochester, there are many Black-owned businesses to explore, ranging from bakeries and bookstores to fitness centers and consulting firms. With help from Black Owned in Rochester, here are 15 businesses to support this month and beyond: […]

It’s rare to see a Black man cry, so when I seen all five members of Day 26 tearing up on a recent interview my heart SANK!

What started back in 1965, Urban-Suburban is known as the first and oldest voluntary desegregation program in the U.S. It’s a partnership between local schools in which students from RCSD can attend a suburban district and vice versa. The group also has big plans for its 60th Anniversary Gala on March 20. The money raised […]

A rock salt shortage in New York State is causing significant concern for contractors and local governments as they seek supplies during winter. In Wayne County, over 150 trucks were seen lining up at Lakeside Quality Building Products in Ontario to purchase the available salt. The company is sourcing from various locations but is limiting […]

Jane Bolin, born in 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, overcame significant barriers as a Black woman in her pursuit of a legal career. The daughter of Gaius Bolin, the first Black graduate of Williams College, she faced a lonely college experience at Wellesley, where she was one of only two Black students. Despite discouragement from […]