This Update is actually released on 11/27/2025, Thanksgiving Day. Wishing you a wonderful day! Sunday, November 30 is the start of the Advent season, a period of spiritual preparation when Christians make themselves ready for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas. November has been Native American Heritage month, a time to celebrate the rich cultures and traditions, and histories of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Quote of the week: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” James Marshall (Jimi) Hendrix born November 27, 1942 – died September 18, 1970; American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Featured civil rights activist/abolitionist/pioneer: James Marshall (Jimi) Hendrix born November 27, 1942 – died September 18, 1970; American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimi-Hendrix
Attention; New Half Day ERG program: Below you will find a link to a 90 second video message from the CEO of a private company in the Rochester area introducing an ERG Exploring Racism Group special half-day seminar on Thursday, January 15. Please talk to and share with friends, colleagues and relatives requesting that they consider attendance. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11aGqFQKLakBFEkpdLWnMQUvlY0wTw5Cq/view?usp=sharing
To register, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3og5iNzdUz9qoG2e45FRliVE9l1WfEMR70DVVbGTRJW41Mw/viewform?usp=header
EVENTS
1.. Mellissa made me mindful that the next Chocolate Mindfulness & Mocktails happening Nov. 29th 3-4pm at ALTBAR. This event is free for executive women who RSVP. RSVP by emailing info@chocolatemindfulness.com
2. Join the Native Made Market on Nov. 29, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. See link and flyer below.
https://nativemadehq.com/2025-native-made-market/
3. Native American Community Services, The Good Mind Principles & Our Tradition of Caring, Dinner, Saturday, November 29 at Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. See flyer below for mor information.
4. The Urban League of Rochester- Virtual Speaker Series next program will be Friday, December 5, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM featuring Dr. Candice Lucas and members of the ROC Community Table. Register at the link below.
5. There is a full week of activities as part of the INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK, Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 14, a formal Celebration in the City of Rochester, NY, and the Region. See schedule below and an article (item #11) overviewing the event found below.
News — The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester, NY
6. Laurie Mahoney and Deni Mack share information on an upcoming Human Rights Conference to be held Sunday, December 14, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Islamic Center of Rochester on Westfall Road. See link below for details.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES
7. We repeat this piece Drew Saur provided. An astonishing piece from the Washington Post ‘U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops’.
8. From the Medium Daily Digest we share 3 pieces;
a. “The Black Jobs Crisis“ by Jeffrey Kass:
https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/the-black-jobs-crisis-d29aa7607f9e
b. “Seeing White People “Discover” Racism in 2025 Is Like Watching Your Senior Prom Date Find Out…“ by Dr. Leo Croft:
c. ‘Is the ED Secretary Really Ignorant of Tulsa Race Massacre?’
9. The Rochester Museum and Science Center has had several exhibits that provide the history of aspects of Race and Racism. Below are two premanent exhibits. Check them out. :
a. Objectively Racist: How Objects and Images Perpetuate Racism… And What We Can Do To Change It. | Rochester Museum & Science Center https://rmsc.org/exhibits/objectively-racist/
b. Flight to Freedom: Rochester’s Underground Railroad | Rochester Museum & Science Center https://rmsc.org/exhibits/flight-to-freedom/
10. Here are two (2) videos on Facebook from Reel by Kellie Sisson Snider
a. ‘Authertine Lucy: First Black Student to Enroll in UA and to be Expelled While Justice was Napping’
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1475427753711402
b. ‘Strom Thurmond: Keep America Segregated’
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1074754861310393
11: Here is one article from this week’s The Minority Reporter:
2025 International Human Rights Week
https://www.minorityreporter.net/post/2025-international-human-rights-week
12. There are 4 articles that deal with Race, Poverty, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C this past week.
a. Q&A ROCHESTER MAYOR MALIK EVANS, Mayor describes ‘grassroots’ impact of Neighbors in Action
b. Citizenship ceremonies canceled in NY counties, Administration’s action outrages both parties
c. Black MAGA supporters embrace new style, Young conservatives work to turn online cachet into election victories
d. One of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors dies One of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors dies
OPPORTUNITIES: We share opportunities to get involved in addressing some of the communities challenges. 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. The Urban League of Rochester’s Scholarship Program is open. It is not too early to consider and apply. See below for information and application.
https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/scholarships
14. The Rochester Area Community Foundations Scholarship Program will open Monday, December 1. Check out the link below for Rochester Area Scholarships and Award Resources – Rochester Area Community Foundation
https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/
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. Need to get your body and mind in shape and change your life? Checkout Mindful Warrior Fitness, see below:
Training & Nutrition Solutions | Mindful Warrior
If you have an item to include in the week’s sharing we need to have it by noon on Friday.
Thank you!