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If you owe anything in collections there’s a new rule that went into affect earlier this week. Debt collectors can now use your social media like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to reach out to you. They won’t be able to comment on any of your posts, but they can use the platform to send you unlimited private […]
Did you take advantage of Cyber Monday? Reports say this years Cyber Monday could potentially reach over $11 billion with online sales. With the supply shortage on certain merchandise delivery timing is a whole another discussion, Hopefully people will receive their goods before Christmas time. Click Here To Read More. Source: RochesterFirst.com
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh, has died of cancer at 41. Abloh’s vision was groundbreaking, fusions of streetwear and high couture made him one of the most celebrated tastemakers in fashion and beyond. A statement from Abloh’s family on the designer’s Instagram account said Abloh was diagnosed two years ago with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare form of cancer […]
There was a study that was done that said 71% of Americans planned to use their phones during the holiday with family. 61% of people said they use their phone during the holiday time to avoid talking to certain family members. 60% of americans use their phone during a religious service, while 31% of people said they […]
The daughter of Malcolm X Malikah Shabazz was found dead By her daughter. Malikah Shabazz was found by her daughter in her Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon a little bit after 4:30 PM. Malcolm X’s daughter’s death comes 2 weeks after 2 men were exonerated for his death. There’s no word yet of how Malikah Shabazz died. Click Here […]
Did you know that National Unfriend Day is on November 17th? It was created by late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel back in 2010. Yes, it is a real thing although it’s unofficially official. The reason I’m bringing this up is to ask have you taken a moment to go through your friends on social […]
Congratulations to WDKX’s own Sunday Morning Gospel’s Paul Boutte! Paul was honored by Mayor Lovely Warren, for his music contribution with a key to the City of Rochester. Paul has been a musician in the Rochester area for over 40 years. Playing organ and piano in church for all of those years. A Minister of Music at the […]
Joint Statement from Mayor Lovely A. Warren & City Council Vice President and Public Safety, Recreation and Human Services Chair Willie J. Lightfoot Regarding the Proclamation of a State of Emergency in the City of Rochester to address Ongoing Violence in our Community Our Rochester Police Department has been working with its local, state and […]
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson was released from the hospital Tuesday after falling and hitting his head on Howard University’s campus. Rev. Jesse Jackson was originally on campus to talk to school leaders and student protesters about the living conditions on the college campus. Rev. Jesse Jackson was just hospitalized back in August after […]
According to his wife, Linda Boulware-Wilson, in a Facebook post. Founding member of The Gap Band, Ronnie Wilson has passed away at 73. “Ronnie Wilson was a genius with creating, producing, and playing the flugelhorn, trumpet, keyboards, and singing music, from childhood to his early seventies. He will be truly missed!!!” Wilson formed The Gap Band […]