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James Brown died on Christmas Day in 2006 of an apparent heart attack and fluid in his lungs. But the doctor who signed Brown’s death certificate, Marvin Crawford, wondered if the singer’s death had actually been caused because a toxic substance in his system triggered the heart attack. Crawford was surprised at how quickly Brown’s […]

A lot of people who have ancestry from other countries are often curious about that culture, but don’t get a chance to explore it and find out more about who they are. Now, young black people are being allowed to explore their African roots, thanks to a program called Birthright AFRICA. Birthright AFRICA is a […]

Once a month, we have to thank this Black inventor to her contributions to feminine hygiene and sanitation. Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner,  the inventor of the sanitary pad.

While acknowledging the strides that its LGBTQ+ community has made toward inclusion and acceptance, Rochester’s Black Pride community also acknowledges the long road still ahead of them. Adrian Elim, Rochester’s Black Pride organizer and activist, reflected on the past five years since Rochester’s Black Pride movement became an organized movement. As Elim discovered through his […]

We’re about to see Michelle Obama in The White House again!

The sound of music filled City Hall on Monday, as Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee held its first-ever “Evening of Soul Music”. As musicians celebrated the musical roots of Rochester, the event gave attendees a sample of the type of music they’ll be able to relish at this year’s Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival. Mayor Lovely […]

Doja Cat just released the video for her viral song “Say So” and as of Friday afternoon, it already has 5.3 million views. I absolutely LOVE the 70’s style that dominates this video – but the dance moves are so 2020! Popular TikTok creator @YodelingHaley made a simple, yet infectious dance that has been trending […]

After a shaky start to her 2020 Oscars opening number, Janelle Monae quickly turned a wardrobe malfunction around to achieve one of the most memorable moments of black excellence at an Oscars award ceremony. The 2020 Oscars began with Janella Monae dressed as Mister Rodgers, paying tribute to the late Fred Rodgers. Before the singer […]

After 67 years, Bayard Rustin has been posthumously pardoned by Governor Gavin Newsom. Bayard was a civil rights activist who found himself on the wrong side of the law in 1953. Being openly gay during those times, he was arrested under the laws set in place to target the LGBTQ community. That was after being […]

The Corona Virus aka #Covid19 has a lot of us wondering what we can do to keep ourselves safe. Washing your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the first thing we should all do to prevent the spread of any virus or flu. I also keep hand sanitizer in […]