If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song, a songwriting contest that will culminate in a live show, returns after being sidelined by the pandemic.
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Married in the US; single in the EU
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Nearly 500 years after the Inquisition forced their ancestors to flee, Jews around the world are finally reclaiming their Portuguese citizenship. But not without plenty of red tape.
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Anguish and hope in a Ukrainian refugee camp
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A Rochester doctor working as a volunteer at a Poland-Ukraine border crossing witnessed refugees’ tears, pain, anger—and a belief that one day they will return home.
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New York must do more for youth mental health
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It’s time to address the three key barriers keeping young people from getting needed mental health support.
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Why safe learning environments are crucial
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A recent survey conducted by the Rochester Education Fellowship highlights the importance of social and emotional support for students, as well as career-linked education programs.
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Working toward excellence in health equity
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In 2020, the University of Rochester Medical Center launched a five-year plan to address racial inequities internally and externally. The multifaceted approach includes making clinical care more easily accessible to underserved populations.
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Community banks are a good fit for first-time homebuyers
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While financial firms of all sizes offer mortgages, there are benefits to working with small local banks.
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Hybrid work is here to stay
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The ability to adapt amid the virtual shift will determine which leaders and organizations thrive.
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A shared vision for Rochester education
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s thinking on the value of learning is a guidepost for the Rochester Education Fellowship’s effort to transform the city’s schools.
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A remembrance of Desmond Tutu
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Reflections on the lasting influence of a 2015 meeting with the archbishop and South Africa’s struggle for racial justice.
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How financial institutions can address Greater Rochester’s wealth gap
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Collective action can start removing the barriers that contribute to economic inequality.