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The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, was a night of legacy, talent, and cultural celebration. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the biggest winner, taking home four awards including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Video of the Year for “Not Like Us.” SZA claimed Best Female R&B/Pop Artist […]
A local nonprofit is celebrating the achievements of hundreds of students in the area on Monday. The Urban League of Greater Rochester hosted the 46th annual Black Scholars Ceremony at the Joseph A. Florence Rochester Riverside Convention Center, highlighting the academic achievements of more than 800 students across nine counties. All of the students honored at the event […]
Communities across Greater Rochester are honoring fallen service members with a range of Memorial Day events, including parades, ceremonies, and flag placements. Highlights include Pittsford’s tribute to Gold Star families, Rochester’s downtown parade, and Greece’s parade followed by a remembrance ceremony. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery is continuing its tradition of placing flags on nearly 60,000 veteran […]
Actress Taraji P. Henson made a bold fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, opting to ditch pants to showcase her fitness progress. On a recent appearance on Sherri, Henson shared that her look—a fusion of masculine and feminine styles—was inspired by Josephine Baker and Cab Calloway. Styled in a corseted white dress by MONSE […]
Fashion Week of Rochester is back, transforming the Temple Theater into a vibrant runway in support of The Center for Youth. The event, founded by fashion veteran Meghan Mundy, celebrates 15 years of empowering local youth, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and homeless teens. This year’s show includes global fashion designer Adebayo Jones, who is donating his […]
The Gathering of Nations, the continent’s largest powwow, opened in Albuquerque, New Mexico, drawing thousands of Indigenous dancers, musicians, and spectators. Participants donned vibrant regalia and danced to traditional drumming for healing, celebration, and cultural reconnection. The event included competitive dancing, the crowning of Miss Indian World, and horse parades. Powwows originated in the 1800s […]
Youth Job & Resource Fair – Free Event for Ages 15–24Saturday, May 10 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMRochester Community Sports Complex460 Oak Street, Rochester, NY 14608 Are you a young adult looking for job opportunities or career guidance? Don’t miss this free event designed for youth ages 15–24. Connect with local employers, explore career […]
With festival season approaching, events like the Rochester Lilac Festival and Spencerport Fireman’s Carnival are enforcing stricter security measures. Organizers are implementing bag checks, fencing perimeters, banning backpacks, and requiring underage attendees to be accompanied by adults. The changes come in response to past incidents involving youth disturbances and weapons. Event leaders emphasize that safety […]
This year’s Met Gala and the Met’s Costume Institute spring exhibit spotlight Black dandyism with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit explores Black men’s fashion from the 18th century through the Harlem Renaissance to today, celebrating icons like André Leon Talley and Dapper Dan. Once a symbol of colonial subjugation, dandyism evolved into a tool […]
Monroe County will host three pharmaceutical waste collection events in 2025 in partnership with Wegmans and the Sheriff’s Office. The program aims to prevent environmental contamination and reduce access to unused medications amid the opioid crisis. Residents can dispose of pills, syringes, inhalers, and more at designated Wegmans locations in May, July, and September. Additional […]
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