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Future generations will look back on how different communities handled the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents of Rochester, NY are determined to go down in history as a community that cared for its residents. Charities and non-profit organizations across Rochester are struggling due to volunteering shortages and canceled fundraising events. As a result, charities and food […]
American singer Diddy has confirmed that he won’t vote for Joe Biden if he does not change the quality of life for black communities in America. Speaking candidly with supermodel Naomi Campbell on her YouTube series “No Filter” with Naomi, Diddy argued Biden had to earn the black vote. He said, ‘the Black vote […]
https://www.blackenterprise.com/gene-noble-releases-heartfelt-covid-19-video-to-inspire-the-black-community/ It seems Black communities are being hit the hardest in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Black communities in Rochester and around America are suffering due to the pandemic, with no relief in sight. One Black artist, Gene Nobel, took advantage of the empty streets in Atlanta to create a heartfelt video to express his thoughts […]
https://13wham.com/news/local/volunteers-making-connections-with-older-adults In Rochester, there is growing concern about the impact of the COVID-19 on feelings of isolation and depression in elderly Rochester residents. The charity Lifespan and local volunteers have taken this matter into their own hands. Rochester volunteers of all ages are reaching out to elderly residents thorough the phone and making connections and […]
Ever since the Covid19 outbreak shut down all non-essential business, the team at Fracassi Lashes changed course from applying eyelashes to providing hard-to-find, yet essential masks. This weekend the newly formed Mobile Mask Pick-up task force began selling masks for adults and children at 290 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY With the […]
As absurd as it sounds, pillows have become the latest high-fashion accessory. Celebrities and influencers are taking part in the pillow challenge which involves rocking a pillow like it’s a couture garment. Here are our 3 favorite black celebrities and influencers who rocked the pillow challenge 1. Naomie Laurens (IG: naomielaurens) Thought pillows were basic? […]
Initially deemed non-essential workers and ordered to close their shops several weeks ago, barbers and hair stylists are now being given the choice to re-open their businesses in many states. As pointed out by CNN on Tuesday, April 28, black barbers are struggling with this decision. Although many of them can’t afford to remain closed […]
A new Covid19 drive-in testing site is opening on Friday at the Monroe County College campus in Brighton. First responders and essential workers can be tested for coronavirus even if they don’t have symptoms. Testing is by appointment only. Call the NYS Hotline at (888) 364-3065 to set up an appointment to be tested. There […]
As concerns over the disproportionate impact COVID-19 on the nation’s minority communities reach wider audiences, members of the Black community aren’t taking the crisis lying down. Already skeptical of the medical establishment due to the awful legacy of the Tuskegee Experiment, in which the U.S. government secretly infected African American males with syphilis in a […]
On Monday, April 20, Jordan Health announced that it had opened up, in coordination with the City of Rochester, Monroe County and University of Rochester Medical Center, a new COVID-19 respiratory clinic on Holland Street at the Anthony L. Jordan Health Center. The clinic is an official response to racial disparities that have occurred with […]
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