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The documentary “Disco’s Revenge,” directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara, delves into the rich history and enduring impact of disco music. Premiering this week at the Hot Docs Festival in Canada, the film explores the genre’s vilification and revival, using extensive archival footage and interviews with pivotal figures such as Nile Rodgers and Nicky […]
A group of Black Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, reintroduced the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which has been blocked in the Senate in the past, seeks to ban discrimination based on hairstyle or hair […]
After a mild winter with fewer snow days, some school districts in the Rochester area are giving back the unused days by granting additional days off or ending the school year earlier. Brighton students received an extra day off during the April 8 eclipse, and Gates-Chili announced an extra day off on May 23, creating […]
Slum Village is making a comeback with their new album “F.U.N.,” nearly a decade since their last full-length album in 2015. In an interview with BET, members Young RJ and T3 discussed the album and the group’s enduring legacy in hip-hop. The album, described as fun and engaging, aims to bridge generational gaps within the […]
Amazon, Walmart, and Target have recently discontinued sales of weighted infant sleepwear following safety concerns raised by federal regulators and medical experts. These products, such as swaddles and sleep sacks with added weights, have been scrutinized for potentially endangering babies by impeding their movement and breathing. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other safety advocates […]
The first class of GiGi U, a learning program designed for adults with Down syndrome, celebrated their graduation on May 2, 2024, in Rochester, NY. This program, hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, has successfully equipped its graduates with the necessary skills to secure employment. The curriculum at GiGi U included both group programs—such as cooking, […]
The City of Rochester has installed 40 new parking meters in downtown Rochester. The new meters were installed because the older model meters were giving customers errors and not accepting credit cards. The new meters are touch screens and now feature license plate tracking. City of Rochester installs 40 new parking meters (rochesterfirst.com)
Keke Palmer and Sza are set to star in a new buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae. The film, under TriStar Pictures and backed by Rae’s HOORAE Media, emerges from a collaboration between ColorCreative and Columbia Pictures, known as the CoCre lab, which focuses on nurturing diverse screenwriting talents. The pairing of Palmer and Sza […]
In Casa Grande, Arizona on April 27th, a bounce house was swept up by a strong gust of wind, resulting in the death of a two-year-old toddler, Bodhi Naaf. Bodhi, the son of Phoenix firefighter Karl Naaf, was one of the children inside the bounce house when it went airborne and landed in a neighboring […]
In Brighton, N.Y., a driver was hospitalized after their vehicle struck a telephone pole on Elmwood Avenue. The accident occurred as the driver attempted to swat away a bee inside the car, leading to a collision that brought down live wires. The incident, which happened on May 1, 2024, resulted in the temporary closure of […]