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Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a curated reading list highlights the cultural and historical influence of Black dandyism. Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller Explores how Black men use fashion as resistance, identity, and political expression, bridging history and […]
The Justice Department has formally ended a 1966 school desegregation order in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish, signaling what officials suggest may be the beginning of a broader rollback of similar Civil Rights-era court mandates. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon praised the move as correcting a “historical wrong.” While state officials argue the measures are outdated, civil […]
Nearly two in three Americans (64 percent) are more scared of running out of money than dying, a new study has found. The Allianz 2025 Annual Retirement Study, which surveyed 1,000 U.S. workers aged 25 plus, found that the majority of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers harbor fears about dwindling savings, namely when they stop […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 8 million New Yorkers will receive inflation refund checks of up to $400 per family following a newly approved $254 billion state budget. Originally proposed in December, the rebates are funded by higher-than-expected sales tax revenue. While the timing remains uncertain, the payout is intended to alleviate financial pressure […]
Plumpy’Nut, a therapeutic food credited with saving millions of malnourished children, is now caught in the crosshairs of U.S. aid disruptions. Aid agencies report halted shipments and unpaid contracts due to political turmoil within USAID. Manufacturers like Edesia and MANA have scaled back, with factories operating at reduced capacity. Clinics in Nigeria and Kenya are […]
The federal government filed a lawsuit against the City of Rochester, NY, alleging its sanctuary city policies obstruct immigration enforcement and violate federal law. The city’s resolution restricts communication with ICE and CBP, which federal officials argue unlawfully discriminates against and hinders their operations. Rochester officials, including Mayor Evans and City Council President Miguel Melendez, […]
The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half of US teens say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age — and almost the same proportion say they’re cutting back […]
Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her recent battle with breast cancer in a deeply personal interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. The 71-year-old said she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast after doctors discovered two tumors during a delayed mammogram appointment. “I’ve always tried to take […]
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 […]
Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, has died, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the […]
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