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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) was held in Washington, D.C., with a focus on celebrating Black culture while addressing crucial issues affecting Black Americans. Under the theme “From Vision to Victory: Amplifying Black Voices,” the conference featured panels and discussions aimed at securing progress in areas such as economic […]
Lamorne Morris, Won the Emmy Award for Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie on Sunday. Morris starting with thanks to God, Morris added his thanks to God “for my beautiful mother, who raised me.” Morris also didn’t hesitate to gush about his fellow nominees during his hyper-adrenalized acceptance speech. One of then […]
According to Entertainment Tonight, Tito Jackson, a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, has died. Jackson’s nephew Siggy Jackson confirms to People The musician was 70. Jackson died on Sunday, Sept. 15 after suffering an apparent heart attack. Tito was an original member of […]
Brittany Packnett-Cunningham has journeyed from a young activist in Ferguson, Missouri, to a national leader in the movement for racial justice. Raised in the Black church, Brittany was influenced by her father, Rev. Ronald B. Packnett, a pastor and activist who advocated for social justice. When Michael Brown Jr. was killed by police in Ferguson […]
Chris Hastings brings to WXXI a rich and diverse background in public media, joining from GBH in Boston, where he served as Executive Producer and Editor-in-Chief of the WORLD Channel. Throughout his career, Hastings has been dedicated to creating content that connects with local communities and reflects the full spectrum of American life. Hastings began […]
The Rochester Harvest Moon Festival is returning for its second year, celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the Greater Rochester area. Organized by APAPA Rochester, the family-friendly event will take place on September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Pittsford Grain Tower parking lot. Sungmin Shin, APAPA’s interim president, shared […]
Frankie Beverly, frontman for the R&B soul and funk bandMaze Featuring Frankie Beverly has passed away. The news of his passing was confirmed by his family in a post on his official social media accounts, saying “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we […]
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home in New York’s […]
The game is Feb. 9 in New Orleans. The rapper previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, the NFL announced Sunday. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world […]
The off-Broadway play ‘Justice on Trial’ will be coming to Rochester on September 29. Written by Chad Lawson Cooper in 2016, the play addresses systemic racism, justice, and reparations by featuring historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and Emmett Till, who share their stories with a modern-day jury made up of people from different races. […]
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