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The Rochester Police Department (RPD) has arrested 20-year-old Niger Johnson in connection to the July 2024 shootout at Maplewood Park that left two people dead and five others injured. The victims, 25-year-old Tyasia Manning and 33-year-old Phylicia Counsel, were killed during a barbecue event when gunfire erupted. Johnson, who was identified as one of the […]
SZA is set to release new songs for “Lana”, the deluxe edition of her album “SOS”, on February 9 at 7 p.m. ET—just 30 minutes after Super Bowl kickoff. The announcement, made on her official website, aligns with her upcoming performance alongside Kendrick Lamar during the Halftime Show. This update follows a delayed Lana release […]
Following the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a task force to address what he calls “anti-Christian bias” in the U.S. Led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, the task force will investigate alleged discrimination against Christians in federal agencies like the DOJ, IRS, and FBI. Trump also signed an […]
Whew, chileeee! The internet exploded when MissNikkiiBaby called out her kids’ father, LiAngelo Ball, for allegedly ditching her and their babies for his new girl, Rashida Nicole. Things got messy real quick, with Nikkii and Rashida taking jabs at each other online. Looks like Rashida isn’t done yet — she jumped back online firing more […]
Black History Month is a time to celebrate, recognize, and support the achievements and contributions of African Americans. In Rochester, there are many Black-owned businesses to explore, ranging from bakeries and bookstores to fitness centers and consulting firms. With help from Black Owned in Rochester, here are 15 businesses to support this month and beyond: […]
It’s rare to see a Black man cry, so when I seen all five members of Day 26 tearing up on a recent interview my heart SANK!
What started back in 1965, Urban-Suburban is known as the first and oldest voluntary desegregation program in the U.S. It’s a partnership between local schools in which students from RCSD can attend a suburban district and vice versa. The group also has big plans for its 60th Anniversary Gala on March 20. The money raised […]
A rock salt shortage in New York State is causing significant concern for contractors and local governments as they seek supplies during winter. In Wayne County, over 150 trucks were seen lining up at Lakeside Quality Building Products in Ontario to purchase the available salt. The company is sourcing from various locations but is limiting […]
Jane Bolin, born in 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, overcame significant barriers as a Black woman in her pursuit of a legal career. The daughter of Gaius Bolin, the first Black graduate of Williams College, she faced a lonely college experience at Wellesley, where she was one of only two Black students. Despite discouragement from […]
The Bills quarterback is the first time to win the honor. Allen threw for 28 touchdowns on the season, ran for another 12, and even hauled in a receiving touchdown while turning the ball over just eight times. His 41 total touchdowns ranked fourth most in the NFL. Allen also led the Bills to their […]
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