Community
Chronicling BIPOC experiences
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Spurred to action by the deaths of George Floyd and Daniel Prude, Jackie McGriff launched the Our Voices Project, a collection of aural and visual stories.
Community
In the shadows
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Economic hardships and social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic have caused an increase in domestic violence, experts say.
Community
Summit to End Hate to be held online
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The Levine Center event aims to unite the community in overcoming hate through education, dialogue, and positive action.
Community
Profiles in Black leadership
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“In This Moment: Revolution Reckoning Reparation,” a new chapbook series, is designed to elevate the work of Rochester’s Black leaders and artists.
Community
All the factoids fit to publish
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Three purportedly local online news sites are affiliates of Metric Media News Service, which reportedly relies on algorithms to produce most of its content.
Community
A boost for basic needs providers
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ESL Charitable Foundation’s $4 million grant to the United Way will support 20 local health and human services agencies.
Community
Should we do more to honor Susan B. Anthony?
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Eighty-five percent of Rochester Beacon readers favor renaming a major local landmark after the suffragist and social reformer.
Community
Proposal to rename Rochester’s airport takes flight
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County Executive Adam Bello supports the idea to rechristen the airport in honor of Frederick Douglass.
Community
Black clergy respond to unrest over racism
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The May 30 Black Lives Matter protest that turned violent prompted religious leaders console their congregations, teach them to become antiracists and lead them in prayer.
Community
Warren’s eulogy for David Gantt: ‘a man of integrity and strength’
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At the assemblyman’s funeral, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren spoke of a “protector of the people” who was “a father to me.”