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19 year old Isaiah Santiago, a Rochester City School District graduate, was elected on Tuesday night as one of the new commissioners joining the Rochester City School District Board of Education in January. Santiago has made history as the youngest member ever to join the board. Santiago stated: “I have direct experience of what’s going […]
Today, November 9th, is officially Wu-Tang Clan Day. Yesterday, New York’s mayor Eric Adams made this announcement and the honor coincides with the 30th anniversary of Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The festivities will include the lighting of the Empire State Building in Wu-Tang’s iconic black and yellow colors. Source: Pitchfork
Monroe County Democrats celebrated sweeping victories on election night this year. Adam Bello was re-elected as Monroe County executive, defeating Mark Assini, a Republican, with 61% of the vote, according to unofficial election results.Democrats also able to won a majority of the Monroe County Legislature by electing 16 Democrats compared to 13 Republicans. Source: 13 […]
Rapper Jeezy just dropped a new album “I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget” sat down with actress Nia Long and opened up about everything from growth to his divorce with soon n to be ex-wife Jeannie Mai.
Starting next year, New Edition will take their show to Las Vegas. The iconic R&B group will hit Las Vegas for their forthcoming 2024 residency. Beginning Feb. 28 through March 9, NE will hold six performances at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas. The start time will be 8 p.m., and tickets for all […]
SZA has been earning recognition at an impressive pace since the launch of her sophomore album, “SOS,” late last year. This month, SZA is adding another prestigious title as she has been named Variety’s 2023 Hitmaker Of The Year. SZA is among the first honorees for the publication’s seventh annual Hitmakers celebration, which is set […]
For the upcoming Veteran’s Day, the Rochester Museum and Science Center is planning something special for veterans and their families! Admission will be free this Friday and Saturday. The U.S.S. Rochester exhibit will also be open from 11 am – 2 pm both days. Source: 13 Wham
Today is election day. Make sure you get up and vote. Now for the general election you must vote at your designated polling site. Polls are open today from 6am – 9pm. If you’re not sure where your polling place is check the Monroe County, NY – Board of Elections website or call 585-753-1450. Check out the turn […]
Quinta Brunson is not and will not be planning for any acts of violence in her show, Abbott Elementary. In a recent interview for Glamour Women of the Year cover feature with “Meet the Press”, host Kristen Welker, a fellow Philadelphian, Bruson’s opened up about how such violence represents “two different realities” of teaching. Brunson […]
Over the weekend, Roberts Wesleyan hosted a masterclass featuring Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, the conductor of Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music. Brainerd Blyden-Taylor masterclass featured a brief lecture, in which after he coached two demonstration choirs. The Canadian choir group has shared the stage with world leaders like Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela. […]