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No one will be held criminally responsible after three women died in a stampede at a concert at the Main Street Armory on March 5. The City of Rochester made the announcement Monday, nearly two months after Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo; Aisha Haskins-Stephens, 35, of Syracuse; and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester died during a GloRilla […]
Coming to HBO next month is a new documentary highlighting the disco legend, Donna Summer. Titled “Love to Love You, Donna Summer,” the documentary is co-directed by filmmaker Roger Ross Williams and Brooklyn Sudano, Summer’s daughter. It features performance footage, photos, and exclusive home movies, offering a glimpse into the ups and downs of the […]
After three women were killed in a crowd surge at the Main Street Armory earlier this year, yesterday, the Rochester Police Department and the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office have determined criminal charges are unfounded against the Main Street Armory. In a statement released by the city, it says; “Based on the information and evidence, […]
Rochester own Celebrity Master Braider Tiffany Poles Stops by the “Wake Up Club” shares her journey about becoming a Celebrity Master Braider. Tiffany ~ NFL/NBA Master Braider (@typhsbraids) • Instagram photos and videos
Congratulations to Rochester’s Own Music Artist Tweet and Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan for being inducted into the Rochester music Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The soulful vocalist and songwriter Tweet has had chart-topping hits. She also has provided backing vocals on recordings for Missy Elliott, Madonna, Whitney Houston, and more. Tweet grew up […]
The IRS is looking to hire armed special agents across the country and pay $95K working 59 hours a week and will be on call 24/7 even while on vacation. Another requirement is special agents that are higher shouldn’t be afraid to use deadly force. The agent’s assignments will be to investigate financial crimes, tax related […]
Veteran American actor Larenz Tate voiced his opinion on Hollywood and its views on American black actors and British black actors. Larenz Tate was on a podcast and was asked his thoughts on why Hollywood seems to value British black actors more. The “Love Jones” actor responded in a classy way saying “There’s brothers who are […]
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been put against each other for the top stop, and it looks like Kendrick has surpassed Drake for having the highest-grossing tour by a rapper in history, earning more than $110 million and selling 929,000 tickets during 73 shows worldwide for his “The Big Steppers Tour.” Check out the data […]
With the deadline for student loan payments approaching, many borrowers are uncertain about whether they will need to resume paying or not. Recently, House Republicans proposed a spending cut plan that would eliminate all of President Joe Biden’s student loan assistance programs, including ending the payment moratorium and canceling federal borrowers’ balances. This proposal jeopardizes […]
Here is the link to the list of Black Scholars! Black Scholar Honorees 2023 (Final) WDKX