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Two young Black high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson from St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, have achieved a groundbreaking mathematical feat by finding a trigonometric proof of the Pythagorean Theorem—a task considered impossible for over 2,000 years. This theorem, fundamental in geometry, states that in a right triangle, the square of the […]
After a mild winter with fewer snow days, some school districts in the Rochester area are giving back the unused days by granting additional days off or ending the school year earlier. Brighton students received an extra day off during the April 8 eclipse, and Gates-Chili announced an extra day off on May 23, creating […]
The first class of GiGi U, a learning program designed for adults with Down syndrome, celebrated their graduation on May 2, 2024, in Rochester, NY. This program, hosted by GiGi’s Playhouse Rochester, has successfully equipped its graduates with the necessary skills to secure employment. The curriculum at GiGi U included both group programs—such as cooking, […]
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has been granted $27 million to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating the necessity of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) in heart failure patients. ICDs are devices used to prevent cardiac arrest by correcting deadly arrhythmias, yet current data show that only about 1% of these patients receive lifesaving shocks […]
Maulik Pancholy, a gay actor and children’s book author, has been reinstated as a speaker at Mountain View Middle School in Pennsylvania after his appearance was previously cancelled. The Cumberland Valley School District board originally canceled the event, scheduled for May 22, due to concerns over Pancholy’s activism and sexual orientation. The decision was reversed […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a series of changes to nutrition standards for school meals, including one that is a historic first. Here are three things to know about the changes coming to breakfast and lunch meals served at school. 1 – Added sugars will now be limited in meals The biggest change announced by […]
The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is proposing a new scenic byway to link historic sites associated with the Underground Railroad across the state. Named the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor, this 500-mile route would extend from New York City to Niagara Falls, traversing 21 counties including Monroe. The initiative, spearheaded […]
After news that current superintendent Dr. Carmine Peluso announced that he is leaving on June 30th to lead the Churchville-Chili Central School District. Board of Education President Cynthia Elliott says the board has to act fast getting the right interim superintendent in place. The board met This week to iron out the criteria they are […]
A celebration honoring the remarkable archival legacy of Mayor William A. Johnson will be on Tuesday, April 23rd, 5:00pm at Rush Rhees Library, Hawkins-Carlson 755 Library Road Rochester NY 14627. The Free Event commemorating the first Black mayor of Rochester, Mayor William A. Johnson’s enduring contributions have left an indelible mark on our community. It […]
Black Americans are about twice as likely as White Americans to have Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Hispanic Americans are one and a half times more likely to have the disease than White Americans. Did you know that almost two – thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women? 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: memory loss […]