Life
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. […]
On Saturday, May 4th at 1pm, Assemblyman Demond Meeks and Monroe County IMPACT are partnering together to provide Narcan Training. This event is open to the community and will be held at 175 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611. To RSVP, scan the QR code down below!
Ten years ago, in April 2014, Flint, Michigan officials switched the city’s water supply from Lake Huron to the Flint River, initiating a public health disaster involving lead and bacteria contamination. This decision led to widespread health issues among residents, including skin rashes and lead poisoning, particularly affecting children. Now as teenagers and young adults, […]
April is Donate Life Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the lifesaving potential of organ donation. Kathy Calcagno, a quadruple transplant recipient from East Rochester, is a living testament to this cause. Calcagno experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at 26 while working in her family restaurant. Despite being an athlete and leading a healthy lifestyle, […]
Black Americans are about twice as likely as White Americans to have Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Hispanic Americans are one and a half times more likely to have the disease than White Americans. Did you know that almost two – thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women? 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: memory loss […]
How does Megan Thee Stallion handle her depression anxiety, and insecurities? Two Words workout routine. In addition to starring on Women’s Health‘s April 2024 cover, the 29-year-old shared her consistent workout routine that keeps her built like “a stallion and not a pony.” Meg actually shares monthly clips of herself in the gym sweating, nearly giving up at […]
Melba Pattillo Beals, a member of the Little Rock Nine and a prominent figure in the desegregation of American public schools, found profound meaning in Beyoncé’s cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird” featured on her album “Cowboy Carter.” The song, originally inspired by the courage of the Little Rock Nine, holds special significance for Beals, who […]
Starting April 1, 2024, New York State will offer all veterans and Gold Star Families free access to state parks and recreational sites through the expanded Lifetime Liberty Pass Program. Previously limited to veterans with at least a 40% service-connected disability, the program now extends to include all New York veterans and those who have […]
Black pastors are viewing this Easter as a crucial opportunity to rejuvenate in-person worship attendance, which has dwindled significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many churches had to transition to online services, a shift that was challenging for pastors like Rev. William H. Lamar IV of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. […]
At Rochester’s Edison Tech High School, Scott Moore is pioneering a carpentry class with a vision far beyond conventional skills training. His students, including those with intellectual and physical disabilities, engage in community service projects while honing their job skills. This season, they’re constructing eight food cupboards for city-wide distribution, offering free food to those […]