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On the first anniversary of Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, the country held memorials to honor the 1,200 people killed, while conflicts on multiple fronts continued. Hamas, marking the anniversary, launched rocket barrages on Tel Aviv, signaling its resilience despite the devastation in Gaza. Hezbollah also fired rockets from Lebanon in support of Hamas, despite […]
In a statement from his son, Kelly Christoph er “K.C.” Amos. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos died on Aug. 21 at the age of 84, the news was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 1) . “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with […]
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Here are six Black-owned bourbon brands making their mark on the industry: Eric LeGrand Bourbon – Founded by former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand, this brand launched in 2023 and focuses on breaking stigma around disabilities. It’s the first spirits brand to partner with Rutgers Athletics. Abisola Whiskey – […]
Another proud moment for a neighborhood school, as Rochester City School District renames the former Jefferson Campus at Edgerton Park after a prominent businessman and beloved community member: Andrew Langston. Andrew Langston’s family helped celebrate the middle school’s new name Thursday evening during a special ceremony. Langston is the founder of WDKX, a black-owned and operated radio […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
Janet Jackson is walking back an apology made on her behalf. Jackson commented on the Democratic presidential nominee’s biracial identity during an interview with The Guardian published Saturday. When asked about the prospect of the United States having its “first Black female president,” Jackson cast doubt on Harris’ Blackness. “Well, you know what they supposedly said?” […]
Many South Korean adoptees in Western countries are uncovering that their adoptions were based on fraudulent practices, with some believing they were stolen from their biological families. The article highlights the story of Yooree Kim, who at 11 was sent to France under the pretense of being an orphan, only to later discover her adoption documents […]
On September 18, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—collectively known as the “Hidden Figures”—were honored with Congressional Gold Medals during a ceremony on Capitol Hill. These pioneering African American women mathematicians and engineers made significant contributions to NASA between the 1930s and 1970s, including calculating rocket trajectories and orbital mechanics that were crucial to […]
Clarence Ruth, founder of Cotte D’Armes, made his New York Fashion Week debut with a collection blending church-inspired elegance and contemporary athleisure. The show opened with a prayer by Ruth’s mother, setting the tone for a collection that drew from his childhood memories of attending church, where he admired the stylish women in elaborate hats. […]
Black women are more likely than white women to die from even the most treatable types of breast cancer, a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found. The findings, experts say, underscore that it’s racial disparities, not biology, driving the biggest differences in death rates between Black and white women. While Black women and […]
WDKX Holiday Stream