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The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon […]
Chef Kwame Onwuachi is curating the 2025 Met Gala menu with a soulful, diasporic flair in celebration of this year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Known for blending fine dining with cultural heritage, Onwuachi is crafting a menu rooted in memory and flavor from across the Black diaspora. Inspired by Harlem, the Caribbean, and Southern […]
Trailblazing Southern rap duo OutKast is heading to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class. When much of hip-hop’s attention in the mid-1990s was focused on the west coast vs. east coast rivalry, OutKast turned heads in a completely new direction: towards the South. The groundbreaking duo made up of […]
The City of Rochester plans to honor Minister Franklin D Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park which will be part of Baden Park in northeast Rochester. About two dozen people met Thursday for the first of six public meetings and with markers, pens, and paper in hand, they went to work shaping the future of the […]
The second season of Daniel Lawrence Taylor’s hit series Boarders returns with sharper social commentary and deeper character arcs. The Tubi comedy follows five Black teens from inner-city London navigating life at a posh boarding school. This season, a new headmistress slashes scholarship funding for the “diverse” students, echoing real-world DEI backlash in education. Taylor […]
THE AMERICAN FAMILY IN CRISISPanel Discussion – Bring Your Voice, Share Your Solutions Location:East High School1801 East Main Street, Rochester, NY Event Schedule: Friday, April 25 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Resource & Job Fair 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion Saturday, April 26 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Resource & Job Fair 9:00 […]
During an intimate conversation with Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson’s “The Light Podcast”, ‘Black-ish’ star Tracee Ellis Ross didn’t mince words. She candidly revealed why she often dates younger men, and spoiler alert, it’s not about chasing youth or clout. It’s about dodging the deep-rooted toxicity she’s encountered among men her own age. […]
Nettie Jones, a fiercely original voice in Black literature, is receiving long-overdue recognition with the reissue of her once-controversial 1984 novel Fish Tales. The shockingly erotic, semi-autobiographical story—originally published by Toni Morrison during her time as an editor at Random House—centers on a restless woman navigating sex, drugs, and emotional volatility in 1970s Detroit and […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame’s 2025 class includes five award-winning international artists and local legends, as well as the iconic Record Archive store. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have significantly contributed to the city’s rich musical legacy. This year’s inductees include Lou Gramm (Foreigner, Black Sheep), Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes), John […]
Tariq from the WDKX Wake-Up Club sits down with Rochester native Daniel Snead to discuss his book “Get More From the Game” and how he uses his voice to teach life skills to young people.
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