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New York State Medicaid now covers doula services for eligible pregnant, birthing, and postpartum individuals, aiming to improve maternal health outcomes. Doulas offer crucial support by advocating for clients, assisting with pain management, and reducing the need for C-sections, thereby enhancing the overall birthing experience for both mother and baby. Dr. Elizabeth Bostock of Rochester […]
In celebration of Black Music Month, Chaka Khan performed on NPR’s “Tiny Desk” show, delivering a soulful and energetic 30-minute set. At 71, the legendary singer captivated the audience with her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. She opened the performance with “Tell Me Something Good” and continued with hits like “What Cha’ Gonna Do […]
Leigha Walker, a student at Holley High School, heroically saved the life of a car crash victim in Brockport, New York. On Sunday, while working at Subway on Brockport-Spencerport Road, Walker heard a loud crash and discovered that a car had collided with the building. Rushing outside with three coworkers, they found a 67-year-old man […]
The Biden administration, through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has proposed new federal regulations to remove medical debt from credit reports. If implemented, these rules would protect millions of Americans struggling with unaffordable medical bills. Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized that no one should be denied economic opportunities due to medical emergencies. The administration […]
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations: Thursday, June 13: Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of […]
UnitedMasters has appointed LaTrice Burnette as executive vice president and head of music. Burnette will lead the company’s artist services division. She has previously held senior roles at Def Jam Recordings, Island Records, Epic Records, Atlantic Records, and Roc-A-Fella Records, and was recently the executive VP at Def Jam Recordings. Burnette was also honored on […]
Apple has announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities, unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference. This marks Apple’s first major AI collaboration, integrating OpenAI’s technology into Siri. Users can now get help with tasks like recipe ideas, room decorations, and creating custom bedtime stories. Apple software chief Craig Federighi emphasized […]
Monroe County is forming a Traffic Safety Team to address public safety concerns, particularly focusing on traffic violations. Local leaders discussed this initiative at the Greece Central School District, emphasizing the county’s new stop-arm bus camera program. Schools such as BOCES 1, Hilton, East Irondequoit, and Webster have begun using this technology, with Greece Central […]
Kendrick Lamar’s Los Angeles concert, “The Pop Out — Ken and Friends,” will be livestreamed by Amazon Music’s Rotation. The show, taking place on Juneteenth at the Kia Forum, sold out instantly, with tickets reselling for $350 to $1,500 each. The livestream will begin at 4 p.m. PT on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s Twitch […]
The Redline Hotel, founded by Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton, is a new boutique hotel in Venice Beach that honors the area’s rich history and showcases Black entrepreneurial success. Venice Beach is iconic in American pop culture, often portrayed with white bikini-clad girls and buff dudes, but it has a significant history of Black contributions […]
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