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Born Calvin LeBrun in 1966, Mister Cee rose up to become one of the most prominent DJs in New York City, most notably as the official DJ for his high school buddy Big Daddy Kane, and for helping launch the career of The Notorious B.I.G. All three hailed from the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. “As […]
Black pastors are viewing this Easter as a crucial opportunity to rejuvenate in-person worship attendance, which has dwindled significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many churches had to transition to online services, a shift that was challenging for pastors like Rev. William H. Lamar IV of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month, the R&B genre is experiencing an exciting uplift, thanks to the groundbreaking work of Black women artists who are redefining the sound and scope of the genre with their diverse musical styles and deep musicianship. Here are five Black women in R&B making significant strides this year: Honey Bxby from Asbury, […]
The Corn Hill Neighbors Association has officially announced the dates for this year’s Corn Hill Arts Festival, taking place on July 13 and 14 in Rochester, N.Y. The festival is set to feature over 300 local artists, a rich musical lineup, a Fairy Houses showcase, a 5k run, and a cornhole tournament, ensuring entertainment for […]
Uniting & Healing through Hope of Monroe County
The 9 days of music, fun and culture event is happening June 21-29 at venues throughout Rochester. more than 1,750 performers (both solo and members of bands) — many of them fan favorites and back by popular demand — to name a few, Grammy winner Samara Joy, John Oates, Taj Mahal and Sheila E and […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in music, television, and film, took place on Saturday, March 16th, with Queen Latifah hosting the event. The awards show honors achievements across 90 categories with top honors going to Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Quinta Brunson, The Color Purple, and Usher. Special awards were presented […]
On March 15th, 2024, local students from Ogden, N.Y., united at the ROC2Change Summit, an event dedicated to dismantling racial barriers. The summit, gathering students from over 30 schools across the county, served as a platform for open discussions on race, privilege, racism, and colorism. Janae, a 10th-grade student from Eastridge High School, emphasized the […]
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Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz singer Nina Simone, the program features songs and instrumental selections from Simone’s beloved albums and performances. Safe The Date Saturday, March 23rd • 3pm Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 141 Adams St. Rochester, NY 14608 Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Spring Concert Featuring: The Brockport Symphony Orchestra – Directed by Jonathan Allentoff The […]