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Dr. Alice Holloway Young was a pioneer in the Rochester City School District and a cornerstone of higher education in Monroe County. Arriving in Rochester in 1952, she became one of the first African American teachers in the district and subsequently broke barriers as the first Black vice principal and principal. Dr. Young was the […]
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Did you know one of history’s most powerful voices once called Rochester home? Before publishing her landmark book, Harriet Jacobs managed the Anti-Slavery Office in the Talman Building—right next door to Frederick Douglass’s North Star. From 1849–1850, she was a vital link in the Underground Railroad, turning Rochester into a sanctuary for those seeking freedom. […]
From escaping slavery to building a sanctuary. Reverend Thomas James founded Rochester’s first AME Zion Church in 1831, creating a spiritual home that doubled as a powerhouse for the Underground Railroad. A minister, publisher, and fearless abolitionist, his life was a masterclass in resistance.
Dr. David Anderson was a historian and master storyteller who specialized in the oral traditions of the African Diaspora. As a founding member of Akwaaba: The Heritage Associates, he utilized performance and narrative to document Rochester’s Black history and the local impact of the Underground Railroad. Working alongside his wife, Ruth Anderson, he implemented cultural […]
Dr. Charles T. Lunsford became Rochester’s first licensed Black physician in 1921. He established his medical practice at 574 Clarissa Street, serving the community during a period of significant systemic medical segregation. Dr. Lunsford was known for providing medical care to all citizens, frequently treating patients regardless of their financial status. Beyond his private practice, […]
Website: Frederick Douglass called Rochester home for over 25 years, a period during which he transformed from a local activist into a global icon. It was here, in 1847, that he launched his influential abolitionist newspaper, The North Star. While the paper began in the basement of the Talman Building (on what is now East […]
Rochester’s First Major Storm of 2026Last Thursday, as a massive winter storm began its trek across the country, I started the process of forecasting its impact on Western New York. The signals were clear: energy was transferring to the coast to form a classic Nor’easter. While models showed the system hugging the coast—dumping snow on […]
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