Today is Saturday, September 21. September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage month. This month celebrates the contributions heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This day, September 21 is Mawlid Al-Nabit the Shi’a Muslim observance of the birthday of Islam founder Prophet Muhammad, which is celebrated in Rabi’ al-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar. Sunday, September 22 marks the Autumnal Equinox, Marks the first day of the season of fall.The sun shines nearly equally on both hemispheres when it’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
Quote of the Week: Bakari Sellers , noted attorney, political commentator, politician and author (‘My Vanishing Country’ and ‘Who Are Your People?’) – born 9/18/1984 – present
Quote: “Quote: “There would not be a Hillary Clinton or a Barack Obama if it were not for the bravery of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who ran for president in 1972 under the slogan ‘Unbought and Unbossed.’”
Featured Civil Rights Activist/Abolitionist/Pioneer for this week:
Bakari Sellers, noted attorney, political commentator, politician and author (‘My Vanishing Country’ and ‘Who Are Your People?’ – Who Are Your People?) – born 9/18/1984 – present
EVENTS:
1. Still time to join us to celebrate ERG’s 5 year birthday celebration Tuesday, September 24, 5-7 pm.
Enjoy music, food, an open bar and connecting with dozens of committed leaders.
RSVP for this special event, and feel free to invite others: http://evite.me/QCsFn5A2eD
We appreciate these organizations for their continued support and event sponsorship: Butler/Till, ESL, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, VP Supply Corp, Go Beyond Rochester, ITX, The Ramerman Group.
2. The YWCA, will be hosting an Empowering Women Luncheon on September 25. Here is information of the event and to request tickets, Empowering Women Luncheon — YWCA Rochester & Monroe County | Survivor Services | Racial Equity
3. The Rochester Oratorio Society and the RIT School for the Performing Arts presents “Freedom Song: When Gospel Came to the Empire”, Friday, September 27 from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, at the Skylarski Glass Box theatre on the RIT campus at 1 Lomb Memorial Drive. See below.
Freedom Song: When Gospel Came to the Empire | Events | RIT
4. George Eastman Museum presents ‘In This Moment; Revolution, Reckoning, Reparation’, a book launch and panel discussion to be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Dryden Theatre. See the link below for details.
https://www.eastman.org/moment-vol-3
5. George Yeodan suggests this program offered by the Smithsonian Associates, ‘Bloody Tuesday: The Untold Story of the Struggle for Civil Rights in Tuscaloosa’ on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. See details at link below.
6. Monday, October 14 is Indigenous People’s Day. There are 3 major gatherings that day in City parks at sunrise, noon and sunset. The City of Rochester is sponsoring but is seekig co-sponsors. Attached below are details for the day and an application for co-sponsors.
7. Donna Richie shares information on the University of Rochester’s Annual Diversity conference on Tuesday, Friday, October 15 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. See information below.
https://www.rochester.edu/diversity/annual-diversity-conference
8. Donna Richie also shares informtion on the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build on Saturday, October 19. This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a much needed and appreciated item, a child’s own bed. See link below for details.
9. Action for a Better Community (ABC) will hold it’s 2025 Signature Conference on January 9th & 16th (virtual both days) and January 23rd, In-person Awards Breakfast. ABC is celebrating 60 years of “Empowering Communities and Inspiring Change”. Save the dates. More information to follow on programs and presentations as well as sponsorship opportunities.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
10. Here is an article from this week’s The Minority Reporter; Teen Empowerment has a new building with a new name!
11. Laurie Mahoney provides an article on the Town of Henrietta’s plans for a revival of a declining property that could allow affordable housing.
12. If you do not receive it here is Bill Wynne’s Mid-Month Update for September.
13. There are 3 articles that deal with Race, Poverty, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week.
a. Rochester’s 2nd Black physician known for generosity, house calls
b. Affirmative action at issue in US Naval Academy trial (appears to be a different situation non-military colleges and universities).
c. Washington’s HBCU is trying to achieve his vision (Opinion piece that provides some historical perspective).
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”.
14. Action for a Better Community has many career openings. Check them out for yourself or tell someone else.
15. Amy Stein shares that the Rochester Education Foundation is seeking career models for the Future Fair which will be held on October 11 at St John Fisher to bring hope, inspiration, and excitement to all RCSD 7th graders to help them imagine the possibilities for their bright future ahead. Hoping to have all 100 career models secured by September 1.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xOrw-Aml7BASvP3bUsnfEf4CylJVv870CchDrxM0kdA/edit
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
16. 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)
17. In of need of a Notary to notarize your documents? Give IPM Rochester Mobile Notary a try. See link below.
IPM Rochester Mobile Notary Rochester NY Reviews (blackownedinrochester.com)
If you have an item to include in the week’s sharing we need to have it by noon on Friday.
Thank you!