Today is Saturday, November, 18. Tuesday, November 21 is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is held as a remembrance of all those murdered because of Transphobia. Thursday, November 23 is Thanksgiving Day. This day we as a nation pause to give thanks for family, friends, food, health and other blessings in our lives. It is also has come to symbolize intercultural peace, America’s opportunity for newcomers, and the sanctity of home and family.
Quote of the Week:
“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” African Proverb .
Who is Kenton Wesley? See link below.
For ERG alumnus and current participants,
Have you been wondering how to share what you learned in the ERG program with your Board or organization team? Although we are not directly affiliated, we have thought that the Urban League of Rochester – Interrupt Racism program could be a wonderful next step in your anti-racism journey. See file below:
EVENTS:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1. Bill Wynne shares information on a seminar SURJ is hosting to be held tomorrow, November 19 @ 4:30 – 6:30 PM via Zoom titled “Rethinking Thanksgiving; Healing this Broken Land: Indigenous Leadership in the Face of Climate Crisis”. Register at link below.
2. ERG Alumnus, Jeanne Strazzabosco announcing the In This Moment (ITM) Book Launch & Community Discussion, December 7, 2023, 7-9:00PM at the The Little Theatre. See details at the link below.
3. Frank Staropoli suggests visiting the Eastman House to view the gallery exhibit “GILLIAN LAUB: SOUTHERN RITES” that runs through December 31. See links below for details and times.
https://www.eastman.org/southernrites
4. ABC has announced is 2024 Signature Conference Series – Beyond Trauma…A Journey to Wellness, January 11, 18 & 25. See details below.
5. Several of you have shared the information on the announcement of RIT’s 42nd Expressions of King’s Legacy program featuring keynote Dr. Ibram X. Kendi on Tuesday, January 31, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. It is not too early to register, see below.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
6. Suzanne Mayer shares this informative article from The Atlantic; ‘The Meaning of ‘Sir’ and “Ma’am’.
The Meaning of ‘Sir’ and ‘Ma’am’ – The Atlantic
7. The City Wide Tenant Union shared that they are asking the City ‘s Mayor and Council President to Implement a new Vacancy Survey. This would help Tenants who live in buildings with 6 or more units built before 1974 (see information sheet below). This is projected to help about 16,000. tenants from unreasonable rent hikes, They are asking for the RASE commission, other organizations and individuals to support their efforts.
8. Here is the latest Interrupter Newsletter from the Urban League of Rochester, Equity and Advocacy division.
9. Here is the latest article from the Pink Elephant Newsletter by Dr. Janice Gassam Asare; the “Should the U.S. Stop Collecting Racial Data about Americans?”.
10. We share one item from the latest edition of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed this week, there are two more at “racedeconstructed@newsletters.cnn.com”.:
US Army sets aside convictions of 110 Black soldiers over 1917 Houston riots.
11. Here are 6 of articles that deal with Race, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week. We list in order of appearance:
a. Diwali, religious festival of lights, gets underway (the best way to avoid Intolerance of a people is to try to understand their beliefs).
b. Family didn’t know of man’s burial (would a White person experience a similar fate?).
c. Asians, Pacific Islanders face abuse (this article describes another face of racism).
d. Internment survivors oppose wind farm plan (lest we forget, a piece racist history could be erased).
e. Mistrial declared for ex-officer in Taylor raid (are the policies and training the cause of death or an individual’s actions?).
f. ND redistricting violates Voting Rights act (Attempts to deny Native American tribes voting rights still remain).
OPPORTUNITIES:
12. The Community Foundation (RACF) promotes two broad grantmaking goals that align with our vision for community change: 1) creating an equitable community and 2) strengthening our region’s vitality. Check out details on their website:
Grant Opportunities – Rochester Area Community Foundation (racf.org)
13. Joseph Searles shared there are Open Positions at Trillium Health. See the attached list.
Please apply at www.trilliumhealth.org/careers!
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. E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racism And Seeking Equity) is seeking to fill a Volunteer Board Treasurer position. See the information below.
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)
a. Looking for a Vegan Bakery? See the three (3) listed in article below.
That is all for this week!
If you have an item to include in the week’s sharing we need to have it by noon Fridays.