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In the Code Switch newsletter, a weekly podcast about race and identity, Leah Donnella explores how to navigate the holidays with relatives whose beliefs deeply conflict with your own. As political and social divides intensify, many face the challenge of breaking bread with loved ones whose decisions may feel morally opposed to their own values. […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester, in partnership with MVP Health Care, is offering free swim lessons to local children as part of an effort to promote water safety and accessibility. Each ten-week session accommodates 50 kids, with 100 children served overall. Open to kids aged 6-18, the lessons aim to teach swimming as a vital […]
Durand Jones delivered a captivating and soulful Tiny Desk performance, showcasing his remarkable voice and profound storytelling. Performing four tracks from his debut solo album, Wait Til I Get Over, Jones passionately explored themes of hope, resilience, and finding joy in adversity. Backed by an impressive ensemble, including members of The Harlem Gospel Travelers, he […]
Donald Trump has made the elimination of perceived “wokeness” in education a central goal. His proposed policies include banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism, abolishing diversity offices, and prohibiting transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Trump plans to use federal funding as leverage, threatening to cut money from schools that do not comply with […]
The Clean Slate Law, taking effect in New York today, aims to help rehabilitated individuals by automatically sealing certain criminal records. Under the law, misdemeanors are sealed three years after sentencing or release, while felonies are sealed after eight years, provided individuals complete their sentences and avoid further legal trouble. However, records for severe offenses […]
United and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County annual free Thanksgiving food drive and dinner Saturday November 23rd from 3-7pm Aenon Baptist Church 175 Genesee St. For more information call 615-7539 or visit https://www.unitingthroughhope.com/
President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he announced in a social media post. Trump said that Kennedy will “restore” the agencies under HHS “to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end […]
“We’ve been waiting to find the right partners who understand our story and are willing to tell it all,” said Nathan Morris in a statement, per Variety. “Denis [O’Sullivan] and Jeff [Kalligheri] at Compelling Pictures understood us day 1.” Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave will fund and produce the film with current Boyz II Men […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced this earlier this year about speed cameras. NYSDOT set up a photo radar on I-490 downtown at the Alexander overpass that sent out 25,000 that raked in $1.2 million dollars in fines over a 26-day period. These speed cameras will be in different areas of work zones. First offense is a […]
Rapper Pusha T is launching a new coffee brand called Grindin, inspired by the 2002 Clipse hit single of the same name, produced by Pharrell. The brand will debut this weekend at Los Angeles’ Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and Café Tropical, where visitors can try the coffee from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST on […]
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