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Don’t miss this opportunity to hear nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump address the educational crisis in Rochester. This is a free event. Come together to find a solutions and ensure every student has the chance to succeed. This event is located at Mt. Olivet Church on January 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. […]
In Florida, students are voluntarily attending Saturday classes to learn African American history lessons not comprehensively covered in public schools. Programs at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach and similar community efforts address topics like slavery, segregation, civil rights activism, and Florida’s Black history. These initiatives, often supported by Black churches and advocacy […]
Have companies had it with Gen Z employees? According to a new report from Intelligent.com, but instead of putting the blame on G Z-ers, one expert told Newsweek whose fault it may really be. The survey revealed that one in six businesses said they were hesitant to hire recent college graduates over concerns about how prepared […]
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita passed away on Dec. 9, after battling cancer for the third time. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia […]
Rochester, NY (WROC) – Children’s mental health was the topic of Friday’s conference at Andrew Langston Middle School. The focus was on essential topics for healthy development, including mental health awareness, character building, and social emotional growth. The goal was to give these young people the tools they need to live a positive lifestyle. Youth […]
Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, in partnership with the Wharton School and Toyota Motor North America, has launched the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) initiative to enhance financial literacy among HBCU students. Based on Wharton’s Bridges to Wealth program, CFFL emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with skills in budgeting, investing, and wealth-building to foster economic success […]
Join Monroe County Legislator Ricky Frazier and Councilman Willie Lightfoot Sr. at the Veteran’s Resource Fair! You could be owed $$$ from the VA. Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11am-1pm at Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St, Rochester, NY. Special appearance by the Buffalo Soldiers!
Donald Trump has made the elimination of perceived “wokeness” in education a central goal. His proposed policies include banning lessons on gender identity and structural racism, abolishing diversity offices, and prohibiting transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Trump plans to use federal funding as leverage, threatening to cut money from schools that do not comply with […]
With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University next year. Titled “Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition, Culture, Theory & Politics Through Music,” the one-credit class will […]
The application fees for both SUNY and CUNY schools will be waived. The SUNY system is waiving up to five application fees per student through November 3. CUNY application fees will be free from November 4-15 for students applying as freshmen. For a list of participating schools, click here. This will be the second year they have offered the […]
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