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Halle Bailey and DDG—who share 9-month-old son Halo—broke up after more than two years of dating: “This decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us.” The Little Mermaid star and the “Moonwalking in Calabasas” rapper have called it quits less than a year after welcoming their 9-month-old son Halo. “After much […]
A couple from Palmyra, Todd Schram and his fiancée Bridget Bergstresser, are organizing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Using their livestock trailer, they are collecting donations from the community to deliver essential supplies to devastated areas in the Carolinas. The hurricane has caused over 120 deaths and billions in damage, prompting an […]
In the past week, the Southeast has experienced over 40 trillion gallons of rain from Hurricane Helene and an additional storm, leading to “apocolyptic” flooding. This unprecedented deluge, which experts described as “astronomical,” caused severe damage and resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people. The rain, which hit hardest in Georgia, Tennessee, the […]
A new pilot program is now open in the Monroe County Hall of Justice. The Eviction Diversion Resource Center, is the first of its kind in a state court outside of New York City. It will help people facing eviction directly access essential programs in the Hall of Justice. “This gets everything into a ‘one-stop […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
College Nights continues on Wednesday, giving high school seniors, college students, and adults an opportunity to learn more about higher education. The Mall at Greece Ridge and Marketplace Mall are hosting the annual Greater Rochester Area College Nights. Between 65 and 75 schools will be there. An organizer said it gives prospective students the opportunity […]
Grammy-winning R&B star Victoria Monét revealed that she and boyfriend John Gaines split 10 months ago. While the former couple had been “avoiding a formal statement” on their breakup, Monét and Gaines elected to confirm their relationship status and address the “questions and extremely false accusations of our origin story.” “We have thought long and […]
Many South Korean adoptees in Western countries are uncovering that their adoptions were based on fraudulent practices, with some believing they were stolen from their biological families. The article highlights the story of Yooree Kim, who at 11 was sent to France under the pretense of being an orphan, only to later discover her adoption documents […]
On September 18, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—collectively known as the “Hidden Figures”—were honored with Congressional Gold Medals during a ceremony on Capitol Hill. These pioneering African American women mathematicians and engineers made significant contributions to NASA between the 1930s and 1970s, including calculating rocket trajectories and orbital mechanics that were crucial to […]
With COVID-19 cases increasing across the country and New York State, the federal government will once again offer free COVID test kits. Starting later in September, each household can sign up to receive up to four free tests by mail. You can order the tests here. So far, the free COVID test program has delivered 900 […]