Today is Saturday, March 29. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar is being observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community ends at sundown this evening. Tomorrow, Sunday, March 30 the Islam faith celebrates Eid al-Fitr the breaking of the fast, Ramadan.
Quote of the week: “You will encounter misguided people from time to time. That’s part of life. The challenge is to educate them when you can, but always to keep your dignity and self-respect and persevere in your personal growth and development.” Bernice A. King born March 28, 1963 – present; American lawyer, minister, and youngest child of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
Featured civil rights activist/abolitionist/pioneer: Bernice A. King born March 28, 1963 – present; American lawyer, minister, and youngest child of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernice_King
EVENTS
1.Giving Back Opportunity: Women of Color International is hosting a shop for a cause day on March 29th to support those in Altadena, California in their recovery efforts. Altadena is a historically Black neighborhood in California and former home to the novelist Octavia E. Butler → Learn more here
Women Of Color International – Cooperative Shopping Rochester NY Reviews – Black-Owned In Rochester
2. Lindsay Phillips suggests you join Deborah Archer, president of the ACLU National and esteemed legal scholar, for a discussion of her upcoming book Dividing Lines, where she explores how America’s transportation infrastructure has reinforced racial segregation and inequality over the past century. From highways that separate communities to sidewalks that exclude, Archer reveals how seemingly neutral infrastructure choices have perpetuated division. Drawing on history, legal analysis, and real-life testimonies, she offers a critical look at the enduring impact of these systems and outlines a vision for a more equitable future. Tuesday April 1, 2025; In-person free public event with optional livestream. Lecture 5:30-7pm | Networking Reception 7-7:30pm
Click here for more info and RSVP
3. Is there a program or cause you don’t want the government to cut or one you want restored? Join the “Hands Off” National mobilization on Saturday, April 5th, 2:00 PM @ Cobbs Hill Park See flyer below:
4. Rochester’s Second Annual Black Maternal Health Conference, planned and organized in celebration and observance of Black Maternal Health week will be held Friday, April 11 · 10am – 5pm EDT at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County115 South Avenue Rochester, NY 14604. Doors at 9:30am The theme of this years conference is Our Black Joy! See link below for tickets.
5. Join Action for a Better Community on April 16 at 7 PM for a night of comedy in celebration of 60 years of service to the Rochester community! See flyer below for details and registration:
6. George Yeadon shares the follwoing event:
Scholars’ Day Keynote, MCC Theater, Brighton Campus (Parking: Lot F)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 7:00 pmESL presents a conversation with Dr. Clint Smith. Clint Smith is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of #1 New York Times bestselling book, How the Word Is Passed. Through his vital writing and talks, he argues that understanding our history not only enables us to understand our world, but also empowers us to fight for racial justice.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
7. The Trump administration has directed the retelling of our nations racial history. ‘Trump orders markers, memorials be scrubbed of all DEI language’.
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=07bcc18f1_134f8fd
8. Laurie Mahoney shares information on Community Land Trusts bringing change. Hawai‘i’s CLTs Are Bringing Affordable, Community-Owned Housing to Its People
The Rise of Community Land Trusts in Hawai‘i
9. Here is the latest Pink Elephant Newsletter by Janice Gassam Asare, Ph.D., ‘From Campus To Corporate: Protest Strategies Employees Can Use For Workplace Justice’.
10. Here are 2 articles found in the current The Minority Reporter:
a. ‘Rochester Mourns Loss of School of the Arts Student in Tragic Rooftop Fall’
b. ‘Our Fight Against Oligarchy’
https://www.minorityreporter.net/post/our-fight-against-oligarchy
11. Here is the latest Interrupter Newsletter from the Urban League of Rochester:
https://mailchi.mp/ulr/micro-advantage-loan-program-13860853?e=25818c1f26
12. There are 3 articles that deal with Race, Poverty, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week.
a. Rochester’s largest and oldest community association seeks growth (19th Ward).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0e5e3b2d8_134f8f7
b. Sponsors cancel support for Pride parades
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1fd7fde37_134f8f9
c. Naval Academy ends race consideration in admissions
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=03feb1485_134f8fd
OPPORTUNITIES: Please share any opportunities for employment, assistance, grants, etc. that you are aware of with the community by sending them to “tcmitch1951@gmail.com”.
13. Causewave Community Partners has 2 open positions, Senior Manager, Grant Capacity Building and Senior Program Manager. See below:
b. Causewave Community Partners Seeks: Senior Program Manager
14. Interested in scholarships for next year’s college expenses? Check out the Scholarships that the Urban League of Rochester organizes. Applications are now open. Deadlines vary for the various scholarships. Don’t delay some deadlines have passed as early as March 1, 2025.
Scholarships — Urban League of Rochester (urbanleagueroc.org)
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
15 Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value. A good resource is “Black Owned in Rochester”
Black Owned Businesses Rochester NY Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
16. We repeat, looking for a great place for breakfast? Try the Toast Factory. It is in the same plaza as Costco. See link below:
If you have an item to include in the week’s sharing we need to have it by noon on Friday.
Thank you!