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Assemblyman Demond Meeks is asking Black Men To Stand Up This Sunday Agust 30th 2:30 at Parcel 5
Jameka Wilson, a 25-year-old actor with stage combat training, confronted and fended off a masked man who had been harassing pedestrians in Philadelphia. While walking to an early morning exercise class, Wilson spotted the man, who was wearing a mask resembling the horror character Chucky, approaching other pedestrians. After he turned his attention to her […]
Rochester’s Portland Avenue neighborhood came together this past Sunday for the 5th Annual Cuts for Peace, and by every account, it was a resounding success. Hosted by the United Professional Barber & Cosmetologist Association (UPBCA) at Andre’s Barbershop, located at 881 Portland Avenue, the free community event ran from 4:00–7:00 PM and brought neighbors, families, […]
WDKX was proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 Gus Macker Invitational right here in the Flower City, alongside the YMCA of Greater Rochester and several other community partners who made this event possible. The YMCA of Greater Rochester brought Gus Macker back to Rochester for the first time since 2019, hosting the tournament […]
A group of middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, worked together to stop their school bus on Highway 603 near Kiln after their driver, Leah Taylor, blacked out from an asthma attack while behind the wheel. Surveillance footage released by the Hancock County School District shows student Jackson Casnave grabbing the steering wheel as […]
On this week’s Rochester in Focus, host Lynette Adams spoke with the organizers of the upcoming “Gloves Up, Guns Down” local event, which uses boxing as a platform to promote anti-violence efforts among Rochester youth. She also spoke with a local pastor about a digital literacy program. The “Gloves Up, Guns Down” initiative brings together […]
Henry Smith, a 22-year-old from Lockport, accomplished a rare fitness feat—running every one of Buffalo’s 1,600 streets, totaling more than 680 miles. What started as a personal challenge to occupy his mind became a symbol of endurance and community exploration. Smith completed his final stretch before family and friends, celebrating months of dedication and thousands […]
Michael Vick has returned to his roots as head coach of Norfolk State University’s football team, sparking a wave of optimism. Once a dynamic NFL quarterback, Vick’s hire has energized fans and students alike. Ticket prices have surged, and a BET docuseries will chronicle his coaching debut. The university has even moved a game to […]
The Sankofa Festival, running August 17–24, 2025, at Rochester’s Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, continues its 15-year tradition of celebrating Black playwrights, directors, and actors. Hosted by the MMB Theatre 1 Project, the festival offers performances, discussions, and tributes that uplift local artists and foster cultural expression. Community members are encouraged to attend and support emerging […]
The International Plaza will host ROC the Block, a series of four job fairs in the style of a community block party, kicks off on Wednesday. Located on North Clinton Avenue the 1st. ROC the Block started at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Here is this year’s schedule: July 16, Rochester Public Market, 280 […]
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