A Delta Airline customer was upset after finding out they had to give up their first class seat to a dog. The angry customer said they upgraded earlier that morning only to find out they got downgraded when boarding the flight with a dog sitting in their assigned seat. Delta support says a human could […]

Governor Kathy Hochul says she wants everyone involved in the fatal force used against a Rochester man that was an inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility fired. The man identified is 43-year-old Robert Brooks. Reports say the body cam footage is very disturbing, and New York State Attorney General Letita James said the footage will be […]

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Denzel Washington reached a spiritual milestone on December 21, 2024, as he was baptized and received a minister’s license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, New York. The ceremony, live-streamed on Facebook, marked the culmination of a lifelong journey of faith for the acclaimed actor, who turns 70 this week. […]

In Florida, students are voluntarily attending Saturday classes to learn African American history lessons not comprehensively covered in public schools. Programs at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach and similar community efforts address topics like slavery, segregation, civil rights activism, and Florida’s Black history. These initiatives, often supported by Black churches and advocacy […]

If you need to shop last-minute for Christmas in the Rochester area, here’s a guide to holiday store hours. Most stores will close early on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Grocery Stores (Christmas Eve Hours; Closed on Christmas Day) Abundance Food Co-Op: 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ALDI: Closes at 4 p.m. […]

The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]