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Prominent Attorney Benjamin Crump Joins Wrongful Death Case of Robert Brooks
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, often referred to as “Black America’s Attorney...


Dec 31, 20242 min read
Supporters Demand Justice for Robert Brooks at Monroe County Jail Rally
Hundreds gathered outside the Monroe County Jail Monday evening to demand justice for Robert Brooks, 43, who died earlier this month...


Dec 30, 20245 min read
Clarissa Street: The Heartbeat of Rochester’s Cultural Legacy
~ George Cassidy Payne  is a writer, philosopher, and advocate based in Rochester, NY. Clarissa Street, nestled in the Corn Hill...


Dec 30, 20241 min read
City Residents Encouraged to Recycle Holiday Trees
Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 – City of Rochester residents can recycle their holiday trees now through the end of January by dropping them off...


Dec 30, 20243 min read
Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Death of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Robert Brooks - Instagram Photo Lawmakers in Rochester and across New York state are calling for an independent investigation and...


Dec 30, 20243 min read
New Year’s Resolution: Prioritize Lung Health in 2025
The American Lung Association Shares Six Essential Tips to for Healthier Lungs in the New Year With the New Year right around the corner,...


Dec 29, 20242 min read
Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter was President of the U.S. from 1977 to 1981 Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize...


Dec 28, 20242 min read
Calls to Boycott Walmart Grow Over Trump Ties and DEI Policy Cuts
Walmart is facing growing calls for a boycott as critics voice concerns over its perceived support for President-elect Donald Trump and...

Dec 27, 20242 min read
New York AG Secures $4.4M Settlement Over Gift Card Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC, a Kansas-based gift card...


Dec 26, 20242 min read
Excelsior Scholarship Applications Open for 2025
The Excelsior Scholarship, a groundbreaking program offering free college tuition to eligible New York State residents, is now accepting...


Dec 24, 20242 min read
Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed Into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a significant step toward addressing maternal mental health and healthcare disparities, Governor...


Dec 24, 20245 min read
Racism, Reprisals and Retribution Expected from Trump Presidency
Donald Trump Despite dire warnings about the alarming plans Donald Trump and the MAGA-dominated Republican Party have for the United...
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