Today is Saturday, December 2. Sunday, December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This United Nations holiday raises awareness for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Thursday, December 7 Hannukah begins for the 8 day Festival of Lights. This is a Jewish holiday celebrating their uprising against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt and rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Friday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the day Roman Catholics celebrate Mary’s conception without original sin.
Quote of the Week:
“People excluded from mainstream freedoms and power are left with two choices. They can resort to riot and revolution, or they can turn to crime and drugs”. Arnold Mindall, Ph.D., author of “Sitting in the Fire”.
Featured Civil Rights Activist/Abolishonist leader for this week. Charles H. Wesley, December 2, 1891 – 1987, prominent historian, religous leader and civil rights advocate. See link below.
https://blackthen.com/charles-h-wesley-american-author-historian-educator-minister/
For ERG alumnus and current participants,
Last chance to register: 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. Dr. Frederick Jefferson shares information on “A City Sings for the Season 2023” to be held Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 PM. See details 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.
Navy and Green Modern Annual Report A4 (constantcontact.com)
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 30, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. It is not too early to register, see below.
Expressions of King’s Legacy | Diversity and Inclusion | RIT
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
6. Bill Wynne and Frank Staropoli shared this piece that is worthwhile to read at this time of war, turmoil and devastation in Gaza and Israel, “What I believe”
7. Here is the latest Interrupter Newsletter from the Urban League of Rochester, Equity and Advocacy division.
https://mailchi.mp/38546783d79e/equity-advocacy-division-newsletter-13711944?e=25818c1f26
8. 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”.:
An innovation that’s saved countless lives: 100 years of Garrett Morgan’s traffic signal.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/24/us/garrett-morgan-traffic-signal-100-years-reaj/index.html
9. One article is provided below from the Beacon; “Nazareth receives $2.2 million grant”. The funds will support the university’s Revitalizing Educational Equity program to assist underprivileged, low-income and first-generation college students.
10. Here are 4 of articles that deal with Race, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week. We list in order of appearance:
a. The Enemy is Silence (We all need to speak out against hatred and intolerance).
b. House to hear antisemitism testimony from college presidents (U.S. House of Representatives has asked college presidents to come before Congress to address their response to Islamophobia, antisemitism and anti-Arab sentiment on their campuses).
c. AN EVICTION AVOIDED (Housing is necessary for family health and stability).
d. Sheriff makes change after violent abuse (This episode a reminder that policing needs to be policed).
OPPORTUNITIES:
11. The Community Foundation (RACF) provides scholarships and awards helping students achieve their goals in education and life. Check out the link below.
Rochester Area Scholarships and Award Resources – Rochester Area Community Foundation (racf.org)
12. 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”.
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
13. 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)
14. Looking for a place to have breakfast downtown? Try the House of Whacks, located at Mercantile On Main, 250 E Main St, Rochester, NY. Information found at the link below.
https://houseofwhacks585.square.site
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.