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On March 15th, 2024, local students from Ogden, N.Y., united at the ROC2Change Summit, an event dedicated to dismantling racial barriers. The summit, gathering students from over 30 schools across the county, served as a platform for open discussions on race, privilege, racism, and colorism. Janae, a 10th-grade student from Eastridge High School, emphasized the […]

Megan Thee Stallion has announced her “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” set to ignite stages across North America and Europe starting May 2024. The Houston rapper shared the news with her fans on social media, urging them to get ready for the “hottest event of the summer.” The tour is scheduled to visit major cities like […]

Natasha Alford, a former WROC-TV (Channel 8) reporter in Rochester, has authored a memoir titled “American Negra,” drawing from her unique life experiences at the intersection of Black and Puerto Rican cultures. Growing up, Alford felt unrepresented in popular culture and literature, prompting her to encapsulate her journey in this work. The memoir has garnered […]

Join WDKX’s Jazzy T and Dr. Cheryl McKeiver the Wake Up Club’s official financial advisor for the 2nd annual Economic, Empowerment + Entrepreneur Expo Saturday March 30th at the Riverside Convention Center. This year’s theme is Elevating Black Women! Come out and support women-owned businesses and gain insights on building a wealth legacy! Learn how […]

This Saturday’s in downtown Rochester the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Runnin’ of the Green Road Race will affect traffic, parking, and bus service. The five-mile road race, Runnin’ of the Green, will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street between N. Clinton Avenue and East Avenue. The runners will proceed west on Main […]

Here are some recommended spots to experience the best view of the solar eclipse in the Rochester area. High Falls Parcel 5 Cobbs Hill Park Highland Park Genesee Valley Park Ontario Beach Park. Mendon Ponds Park Durand-Eastman Park The campus at the State University College at Brockport Hamlin Beach State Park

The Inner Loop North transformation project will host its inaugural public meeting for the design phase on Tuesday night. This initiative follows the completion of the Inner Loop East project in 2017, which aimed at revitalizing downtown Rochester by converting portions of the old Inner Loop. The new project seeks to reconnect Downtown Rochester with […]

Rickey Minor, an Emmy Award-winning bassist, conductor, and composer, has been named the musical director for the 2024 Academy Awards, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Minor, known for his work with notable artists and prestigious events, shared his journey from being inspired by the Jackson Five at a young age to becoming […]

The introduction of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) rules at the Oscars has sparked a range of reactions within the film industry. Instituted in response to the national reckoning over racial justice, these rules require films to meet certain criteria in four main categories relating to both onscreen and offscreen representation, including the diversity of […]

The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will celebrate notable achievements in the entertainment industry on March 16, 2024, airing live on BET and CBS. This year, the GRAMMY®-nominated group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of previous inductees like Eddie Murphy and […]


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