‘Disco’s Revenge’ Filmmakers Talk Nile Rodgers, Archive Troves and the Genre’s Fall and Rise
The documentary “Disco’s Revenge,” directed by Omar Majeed and Peter Mishara, delves into the rich history and enduring impact of disco music. Premiering this week at the Hot Docs Festival in Canada, the film explores the genre’s vilification and revival, using extensive archival footage and interviews with pivotal figures such as Nile Rodgers and Nicky […]
Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination
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 […]
Some Rochester area schools giving back days after quiet winter
After a mild winter with fewer snow days, some school districts in the Rochester area are giving back the unused days by granting additional days off or ending the school year earlier. Brighton students received an extra day off during the April 8 eclipse, and Gates-Chili announced an extra day off on May 23, creating […]
Slum Village Returns With ‘F.U.N.’
Slum Village is making a comeback with their new album “F.U.N.,” nearly a decade since their last full-length album in 2015. In an interview with BET, members Young RJ and T3 discussed the album and the group’s enduring legacy in hip-hop. The album, described as fun and engaging, aims to bridge generational gaps within the […]
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