Life
Page: 14
Midge Thomas and Dr. Walter Cooper, two nonagenarians celebrated for their significant contributions to civil rights and education, were honored at the Dryden Theater at the George Eastman Museum. The event celebrated their lives and achievements and included the launch of chapbooks about each, part of the “In This Moment” series profiling Black trailblazers from […]
Over a year after Shein promised to address excessive working hours in its supply chain, a new report by Public Eye, a Swiss human rights advocacy group, reveals that long hours are still prevalent among some of the Chinese fast-fashion giant’s suppliers. According to the investigation, workers in factories supplying Shein in Guangzhou, China, typically […]
The USDA has recently updated its plant hardiness map for the first time in 11 years, reflecting significant shifts in gardening zones across the United States due to climate change. Rochester, NY’s hardiness zone has shifted from 6a to 6b. This change offers gardeners new planting possibilities but also requires careful consideration of what plants […]
In celebration of Mother’s Day, here is a collection of ten songs that celebrate motherhood. These songs, rooted in Black culture, express deep gratitude and love for mothers, highlights the immense contributions mothers make to their families and society, their sacrifices, and the nurturing roles they play. Among these, “I’ll Always Love My Momma” by […]
In a surprising discovery in Midland, Michigan, contractors found a 34-year-old woman living inside a grocery store sign. The woman had made a makeshift home in the Family Fare sign, equipped with a computer, printer, coffee maker, and other essentials, where she had been residing for about a year. She managed to supply her dwelling […]
Cecilia’s Place officially opened in Rochester on May 10th, 2024, marking a significant step forward in addressing homelessness in the area. Located in the historic Polvino building in Central Park, this new facility is part of the mission-driven efforts of person-centered housing options, which aim to reduce homelessness and rebuild lives. Charlie Albanese, CEO and […]
Rents jumped 30.4% nationwide between 2019 and 2023, while wages during that same period rose 20.2%, according to a recent analysis from online real estate brokers Zillow and StreetEasy. The gap between wage growth and rent increases was widest in large cities, including Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Miami, Phoenix and Tampa. Other cities where […]
New York’s EBT system will experience a temporary shutdown on May 19, 2024, from midnight to 11 a.m., to facilitate a system transition. This outage will affect all EBT cardholders in New York, preventing them from using their cards for food and cash transactions during this period. Additionally, the customer service helpline, app, and online […]
A group of Black Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey, reintroduced the CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which has been blocked in the Senate in the past, seeks to ban discrimination based on hairstyle or hair […]
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, […]
WDKX Holiday Stream