Day 1 (Umoja: Unity) Thursday, Dec. 26. Rochester City Hall (30 Church St.) 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Day 2 (Kujichagulia: Self-Determination) Friday, Dec. 27. Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester (500 Genesee St.) 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Day 3 (Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility) Saturday, Dec. 28. Memorial Art Gallery (500 University Ave.) […]

Malcolm X College in Chicago is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This free, week-long event celebrates African-American culture and the principles of Kwanzaa, offering a mix of cultural programming, live performances, and a marketplace featuring local artisans and vendors. Daily activities include a Drum Call, Libation ceremony, […]

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will soon receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS as part of an initiative to distribute unclaimed Recovery Rebate Credits from 2021. These payments target taxpayers who were eligible for COVID-19 stimulus payments but either left the rebate credit field blank or incorrectly marked it as $0 on […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated the termination of 14 staff members accused of fatally assaulting Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility. Brooks, serving a 12-year sentence for a Monroe County assault, died on December 10, 2024, following an alleged “use-of-force” incident with correctional officers the previous day. The governor expressed […]

For the first time ever in decades the United States has seen a drop with obesity. Researchers study over 16 million people and found a slight drop from 2022 – 2023, experts believe Americans using weight loss medication could be a factor. Despite the slight decline, obesity remains a widespread issue, and experts emphasize the […]

The festive season took a somber turn for several residents of Monroe County as a series of car break-ins disrupted Christmas celebrations. Authorities are currently investigating three separate incidents that occurred on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. In Henrietta and Penfield, thieves targeted vehicles parked at two church locations during Christmas Eve services. The timing […]