GUEST OPINION
Learning from reactions to ‘Understanding and Combating Racism’
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For Bill Wynne, the year since publication of his book on this antiracism journey has been one of new discoveries.
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For Bill Wynne, the year since publication of his book on this antiracism journey has been one of new discoveries.
Even more than academic skills, a child’s social skills and emotional intelligence truly forecast real-life success.
Rochester school board officials and the administration speak of equity, diversity, and inclusion but often fail at modeling in these areas while also failing to prepare students for their future by being less than truthful about their education.
Both Democrats and Republicans need to stop pretending that endless red ink has no consequences. Yet candidates in this election cycle have barely mentioned federal debt and deficits.
Demographic trends suggest declining enrollment is going to continue. Let’s convert underutilized school buildings to affordable housing units.
At Harbec, a contract plastics manufacturer, wind, solar, and geothermal technologies have generated a clear return on investment.
If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song, a songwriting contest that will culminate in a live show, returns after being sidelined by the pandemic.
For nearly 150 years, the Chautauqua Institution has been dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values. It will remain a uniquely special place even after the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie.
Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, has renewed his calls for pretrial jailing based on predictions of future “dangerousness.” This standard plays upon people’s sense of fear and vulnerability to gut bail reform.
Financial compensation for four centuries of government-sanctioned white supremacy would be an admission of responsibility and a beginning point for healing.