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Domonique Brown, a Metro Detroit U.S. history teacher known as Drippin Honey in her rap career, was fired from Taylor Preparatory High School after a parent objected to her musical endeavors. Despite being celebrated as “Teacher of the Month,” Brown’s dual role sparked controversy, leading to her dismissal in October 2023. Brown, who has dedicated […]
An attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The incident occurred during a performance by the veteran Russian rock band Picnic. Reports indicate that at least three gunmen in military fatigues opened fire on concertgoers, causing chaos and a subsequent fire that […]
The Corn Hill Neighbors Association has officially announced the dates for this year’s Corn Hill Arts Festival, taking place on July 13 and 14 in Rochester, N.Y. The festival is set to feature over 300 local artists, a rich musical lineup, a Fairy Houses showcase, a 5k run, and a cornhole tournament, ensuring entertainment for […]
There will be a spring health fair on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM. This event will be held at Montgomery center, 10 Cady Street Rochester NY, 14611. This event will provide educational information regarding health, and also will provide free haircuts, free flu shots, free mammograms, free blood pressure screenings, and more. […]
In a prime-time special titled “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” Oprah Winfrey delved into the evolving landscape of weight loss, spurred by the introduction of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Acknowledging her own struggles with weight stigma throughout a 25-year public journey, Winfrey aimed to dismantle the shame and judgment surrounding weight and […]
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be disbanded as part of a government spending bill passed on March 22, 2024, according to the office’s director, Dr. Sesha Joi Moon. In a statement, Moon announced the dissolution of the office, established in March 2020 to promote a congressional workforce reflective of the nation’s […]
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello provided an update on the forensic review concerning the Community Resource Collaborative (CRC)’s handling of funds allocated for the Neighborhood Collaborative Project. The CRC, designated as the fiduciary for the project, was responsible for distributing $7.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act funds to enhance residents’ quality of life […]
OlaRose Ndubuisi, a young artist dealing with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, has turned her pain into a source of beauty and outreach through her art. Diagnosed after a growth spurt as she entered high school, OlaRose experienced constant pain and the challenge of wearing a back brace for 22 hours daily. Finding solace and expression in […]
Statewide efforts to prevent tragedies involving those suffering a mental health crisis are continuing nearly four years after the death of Daniel Prude on March 23, 2020, after he was taken into custody by Rochester police during a mental hygiene arrest. At a public meeting in Rochester City Council chambers Thursday, attendees pushed for reforms outlined […]
Rochester native Danielle Ponder, a remarkable singer/songwriter with a unique blend of blues, R&B, soul, and “trip-hop,” talks to BET about leaving her law practice, growing up in a musically inclined, spiritual family, and being shaped by her brother’s incarceration, leading her to pick up the guitar and eventually pursue law to fight for justice […]