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In the summer of 1964, Rochester reached a breaking point. On July 24th, tensions that had been building for years erupted into what would become one of the most significant uprisings in the city’s history. The immediate spark was an arrest at a neighborhood block party, but the deeper cause was structural inequality. Black Rochesterians […]
Dr. Anthony L. Jordan (1896–1971) arrived in Rochester during the Great Depression and revolutionized how our community viewed medical access. As the city’s second Black physician, he broke systemic barriers by prioritizing the poor and underserved at a time when healthcare was a luxury for many. His grassroots commitment eventually scaled into a national model. The Jordan […]
Kathryn Green Hawkins (1921–1980) was more than just Rochester’s first Black female police officer; she was a transformative leader. Joining the Rochester Police Department in 1956, she navigated the challenges of her era to become the department’s first Black woman Lieutenant in 1964. Her career was defined by service not just on the streets, but within the judicial and correctional […]
In victory, Team USA defender Laila Edwards made history at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. The 22-year-old Ohio native became the first Black American woman to win a gold medal in women’s hockey when the United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime Thursday night in the gold-medal game. Eight days earlier, Edwards played her first […]
Deep Roots in Rochester, NY
The Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, visited Rochester, New York, numerous times throughout his career as a civil rights icon and presidential candidate. His visits often centered on themes of empowerment, voting rights, and social justice. The Reverend Jesse Jackson at Franklin High School. Next to him is retired […]
Stay locked with DJ Sight every weekday morning starting at 6am with his morning mix! Monday – Friday @6am “Don’t be late at 8 mix” @8am Mon-Fri Instagram @iamdjsightt DJ Sight is a prominent radio personality, DJ, and producer based in Rochester, NY. He is most widely recognized as a lead host of the “Wake Up Club” morning show […]
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