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Spring is almost here and that means baseball season is right around the corner. With COVID-19 on its way out the Rochester Red Wings are staying optimistic about the upcoming season. As it stands, the current COVID restrictions only allow for 10% capacity of Frontier Field but they are trying to negotiate something a little […]

Beyoncé made history on Sunday night when she became the most decorated woman in Grammy’s history, winning her 28th award for Best R&B Performance category for her 2020 single Black Parade. “I wanted to uplift, encourage, and celebrate all of the beautiful Black queens and kings that continue to inspire me and inspire the whole […]

The National Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2021 has picked Former First Lady Michelle Obama and 9 others to join their ranks. Every other year in Seneca Falls, the National Women’s Hall of Fame inducts a new class at the sight of the first women’s rights convention. Michelle Obama will join other powerful and […]

The Excelsior Pass, was developed to confirm COVID-19 vaccinations and recent negative COVID-19 tests, according to the state. Confidential data transfers are intended to fast-track the reopening of theaters, stadiums and other businesses, the state said. The new technology was tested at Barclays Center and at Madison Square Garden. Individuals can print out their pass or store […]

According to early reports, the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed in the Senate 50-49 this weekend after over 27 hours of debate. Next week, there ’s a final vote scheduled for the Democratic majority House to adopt the Senate Version of the bill before it can be signed into law by the President. The […]

Video footage of a Rochester police officer taking a Black woman to the ground in front of her 3-year old and then pepper spraying her while she held her child’s hand has recently been released. The encounter took place on Feb. 22 by Clifford and Portland Ave. The police were called to the area because […]

Yesterday, Rochester’s own Maia Chaka was officially welcomed to the 2021 roster of game officials by the NFL and has since made history, becoming the first Black female official since the NFL was formed in 1920. Chaka, a graduate from Edison Career & Technology High School, gave a statement to the NFL, saying: “I am […]

The NBA 70th All-Star Game will take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta Georgia tomorrow. Normally the event lasts a couple of days, but because of COVID-19, everything will be taking place in one day to maintain safety. In addition to the new safety protocol, the NBA is planning on contributing $3 million […]

Niecy Nash has been asked to host this year’s virtual 2021 GLAAD Media Awards Ceremony. The announcement came yesterday via GLAAD’s youtube channel and included that the event will take place on April 8th at 8pm. The event will be live streamed, but will also be available for replay until the end of June. Nash […]

The 2021 Golden Globes ended last night as Andra Day won Best Actress for her role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. During her acceptance speech, she thanked “giants” like Viola Davis who were also nominated for the same award. She also thanked Holiday, who “transformed me with this role and her presence and […]