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The Puerto Rican Festival just announced its 54th weekend celebration. This will be held at a new location in downtown’s Parcel 5 from Thursday August 1st through Saturday August 3rd. Puerto Rican Festival dates announced (rochesterfirst.com)
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York referred Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct following the release of police body-cam footage. The footage captured Doorley during a traffic stop where she behaved unprofessionally and claimed she was above the law, attempting to use her public office to […]
This National Superhero Day 2024, here’s 11 iconic superheroes portrayed by Black celebrities who made the significant contributions to the sci-fi universe: Black Panther: Played by Chadwick Boseman in 2018, Black Panther showcased the possibilities of Black leadership in superhero narratives. Meteor Man: Portrayed by Robert Townsend in 1993 (who wrote, directed and produced the […]
Three women in New Mexico contracted HIV after undergoing “vampire facial” treatments at an unlicensed medical spa, marking the first documented cases of HIV transmission via cosmetic needle procedures, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The investigation, reported in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Report, highlighted that the spa, investigated from […]
In a recent interview with BET, actor-singer Trevor Jackson discussed his latest musical release and his experiences in the entertainment industry. Jackson, known for his role as Aaron Jackson in “Grown-ish,” has recently released a single titled “He Don’t Know,” which explores his personal experiences as the “side” guy in relationships. The song mixes Afrobeats […]
Every April 27th, South Africans commemorate Freedom Day, marking the historic 1994 election that ended apartheid and introduced democracy to the nation. This day celebrates the moment when Nelson Mandela, freshly released from 27 years in prison, was elected as South Africa’s first Black president. The election was a pivotal turning point, facilitated by F.W. […]
The City of Rochester has announced the lineup for the 2024 Party in the Park, set to take place every Thursday from July 11 through August 15 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Now in its 27th year, the event will feature a mix of established and tribute bands, starting at 6:00 p.m. with opening […]
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Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley was involved in a contentious traffic stop captured on police body camera footage. After being pulled over for speeding at 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, Doorley, instead of stopping immediately, drove home and called Webster Police Chief Dennis Kohlmeier. In the footage, she is seen repeatedly invoking […]
Mary J. Blige is making significant waves with both her musical career and philanthropic efforts. Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Blige is also preparing to release what could be her final album later this year. Concurrently, she is focusing on the 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in […]