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Parents at Elmont High School on Long Island are calling for a ban on athletic competitions with the Bellmore-Merrick School District due to longstanding racial issues. During a recent town hall, the Elmont Parent Teacher Student Association discussed a history of racist behavior, particularly following a February incident during a varsity girls basketball game where […]
A new proposal from Canadian comedian Matthew Puzhitsky suggests that Canada should block U.S. access to Pornhub as a bold response to ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. He jokingly referred to this as Canada’s “nuclear weapon,” arguing that it could effectively end the trade war. A petition has been launched to support this idea, […]
A massive storm system swept across the central and eastern U.S. over the weekend, leaving at least 39 people dead and causing destruction through tornadoes, wildfires, dust storms, and extreme winds. The storm spawned nearly 90 tornadoes, with the hardest-hit areas including Mississippi, Missouri, Alabama, and Texas. In Mississippi, two tornadoes tore through Walthall County […]
The Portraits of Hope Gala in support of Villa of Hope is set for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Rochester. This year’s theme, “Villa Proud!”, highlights the organization’s mission to provide mental health and substance use treatment, special education, community care services, and workforce development programs. Funds raised from the […]
Will Smith is set to release his first album in 20 years, titled “Based on a True Story,” on March 28, 2025. The 14-track LP follows his 2005 album, “Lost and Found,” and features collaborations with Big Sean, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Russ, Teyana Taylor, and his son Jaden. View this post on Instagram A post […]
As Women’s History Month unfolds, Taraji P. Henson reflects on what it means to be a powerful woman—from motherhood to acting, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. She defines power as resilience, confidence, and the ability to carve one’s own path despite obstacles. Henson has been a fierce advocate for mental health in the Black community, founding the […]
President Donald Trump met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul at the White House on Friday to discuss key infrastructure issues, including a natural gas pipeline and congestion pricing in New York City. The Constitution natural gas pipeline, previously blocked in 2020 over water permit concerns, is back on the table, with Trump claiming it […]
The Scopes Monkey Trial, which took place in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1925, remains one of the most famous legal battles in American history. It was sparked by Tennessee’s Butler Act, which banned the teaching of evolution in public schools. Historians note that the trial began as a publicity stunt to attract attention to the town […]
Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed that she received death threats and racial slurs after Elon Musk reacted negatively to a fake casting rumor about her starring in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. On March 12, the Bear actress shared an Instagram Story recalling the incident, saying Musk’s response led to one of the “top 3 […]
The 2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Rochester. The event will be live-streamed online for those unable to attend in person. Parade Route & Schedule The parade begins at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, moves down Main Street, […]
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