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“ComicView” has historically served as a launching pad for many successful Black comedians like Mike Epps and Kevin Hart, and offers a platform for comedians to perform material that resonates deeply with Black audiences. Alumni of the show and the new class of 2024 reflect on the show’s impact, noting its unique blend of humor […]
Mike Casey, the U.S. Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, describes a daunting and expanding spectrum of threats facing the United States, including foreign espionage, cyberattacks, and economic espionage. Having served over two decades in Congress and as staff director for the Senate Intelligence Committee, Casey is intimately familiar with these challenges. NPR […]
April is Donate Life Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the lifesaving potential of organ donation. Kathy Calcagno, a quadruple transplant recipient from East Rochester, is a living testament to this cause. Calcagno experienced a sudden cardiac arrest at 26 while working in her family restaurant. Despite being an athlete and leading a healthy lifestyle, […]
Are you or someone you know interested in hosting the Step Jam? We are looking for teenagers ages 12-16 who are up to the task. If interested, upload a video of you explaining why you should host the 2024 WDKX Step Jam, and submit your video to Khadija Yawn VIA facebook. The deadline is extended […]
Black Americans are about twice as likely as White Americans to have Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Hispanic Americans are one and a half times more likely to have the disease than White Americans. Did you know that almost two – thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s are women? 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: memory loss […]
In Rochester, New York, a child was inadvertently kidnapped when their mother left them in a car that was subsequently stolen. This incident occurred on April 4, as reported by the Irondequoit Police Department (IPD). The mother had left the child in the vehicle with the keyfob in the ignition while she visited a dollar […]
In 2023, Angel J. Nelson, a 22-year-old college senior and hotel receptionist from Miami, Florida, introduced the world to “Trap Rock,” a fusion of Trap and Rock music. Her unique sound went viral on TikTok with the release of her single “Broke,” combining southern Rap beats with Rock influences, capturing 250,000 views and nearly 80,000 […]
Issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form have caused severe disruptions in the college admissions process. A delayed rollout and technical glitches have prevented timely delivery of financial aid information, leaving many high school seniors uncertain about their college costs for the upcoming year. This uncertainty complicates their decision-making ahead […]
The homeless problem in Rochester is not new but the problem is started to make people asking more questions on how housing could be available for people living on the streets of Rochester. One outreach worker voiced her concerns on how homeless people and their belongings are being treated when it comes to sweeps of […]
The topic of Black Maternal Health was 1st mentioned on the Black Maternal Health Matters Podcast EP. 1 – 103.9 WDKX Thanks To Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc – Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter. The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health also hosted an event this past week, on ways they can work […]