Today is Saturday, November, 25. Monday, November 27 is the Jain New Year. A day celebrated on the first day after the month of Kartika, a national holiday of India. Thursday, November 30 is the St. Andrew’s Feast Day. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Barbados, and Romania. This day honors him, his good works, and his canonization in the Catholic Church. Friday is Worlds AIDs Day. This day highlights the importance of HIV/AIDs awareness and raises money for its cure.
Quote of the Week:
“If in fact New Orleans were populated by middle-class whites, then you would have seen a far different response (to the Katrina hurricane aftermath).” Bobby L. Rush, born November 23, 1946, politician, founder of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and pastor. He currently serves as the US Representative for Illinois’s 1st congressional district.
Who is Bobby Lee Rush? See link below.
https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/honorable-bobby-rush
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. 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.
2. 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
3. ABC has announced is 2024 Signature Conference Series – Beyond Trauma…A Journey to Wellness, January 11, 18 & 25. See details below.
4. 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:
5. Alan Ziegler shared this piece that we probably all could use at this time of year, “Difficult Conversations for the Holidays”.
6. Gary Curwin shared a podcast that is a great lesson on what one person can accomplish. “They Had No Voice: My Fight for Alabama’s Forgotten Children,”
https://www.theyhadnovoice.com/news-1.php
7. The Winter’s Group, provides several wonderful articles that are worth considering at this time we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
Remembering, Honoring, and Educating on the National Day of Mourning | Think Global Health
Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land
A Point of View: Being the Only American Indian in the Room | The Inclusion Solution
8. Dr. Frederick Jefferson shared information on a program of the Levine Center to End Hate “Rekindle Black Jewish Dialogue”
9. Here is the latest Interrupter Newsletter from the Urban League of Rochester, Equity and Advocacy division.
Equity & Advocacy Division Newsletter 11/21/23 (mailchi.mp)
10. Here is the latest article from the Pink Elephant Newsletter by Dr. Janice Gassam Asare; Should The U.S. Stop Collecting Racial Data about Americans?
11. 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”.:
These portraits show young people who are proud to be Native — even if others don’t see them that way
12. Two articles are provided below from the Beacon; a. Investment with an impact (Black real estate development in the High Falls neighborhood and b. Rochester PAB loses its battle for police disciplinary powers.
b. https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/11/20/city-loses-final-round-in-court-on-pab-disciplinary-powers/
13. Here are 7 of articles that deal with Race, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week. We list in order of appearance:
a. Inner Loop’s story has changed (the D&C looks back on original coverage of the freeway, and how a lack of
diversity in the newsroom left out voices of people displaced and affected).
b. Police misconduct settlements cost billions, but departments rarely feel the financial sting (we need police but we also need change to policies and training).
c. Exhibit on ‘Black Dolls’ spotlights racial equity concerns (the story of discrimination and racism is told with these dolls).
d. Black, Latino students often lack access to education (Poorer school districts cannot offer AP and other courses and students often never catch up with those from better funded districts).
e. Learning how to disagree (article offers lessons on how to reach beyond hate).
f. These seeds grow culture, community and food (the importance of the seeds of maize have been passed down through generations of Native Americans).
g. Platform pushes support of local firms (Black-owned businesses growing in Rochester, ERG has been providing the link (see item 17) since the Spring).
OPPORTUNITIES:
14. 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)
15. 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”.
16. 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:
17. 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)
18. Started your holiday shopping? Make sure you check out the Women of Color New York(WOCNY). WOCNY is a collaboration of women doing business under one umbrella! Fashion! Beauty! Wellness! Self-Care! Dessert Bar & Bistro.
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.