Today is Saturday March 25. On this day, Christians believe the angel Gabriel announced that Mary would give birth to Jesus. Friday, March 31, Navaratri, the festival of the Hindu faith that celebrates the Goddess Durga ends.
Quote of the Week:
“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” Ida B. Wells-Barnett; 1862-1931; American investigative journalist, educator and civil rights leader
Events:
Here is what is going on this week in the Rochester area:
1. Saturday, March 25; The F.I.R.E. organization is co-hosting a program with the Webster Central School District titled “A Webster Community Convening on Equity in Education” 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM, at Spry Middle School’s Professional Development Center (PDC), second floor, 119 South Avenue, Webster. More information below.
https://www.websterschools.org/districtpage.cfm?pageid=3339
2. Richard Glaser shares this program about Harriet Tubman coming up on March 27 at 6:00 PM. It’s open to all. Please note you must copy the link below and paste in your browser to locate this program on March 27.
3. Reserve your spot now to learn about truth-telling, accountability, and reconciliation through restorative justice circles. Pedro Flores, Ph.D., a restorative justice practioner, clinician, and healthcare administrator from Southern California, will host one virtual and two in-person circles on Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday March 29th. These sessions wrap up the Anatomy of Hate Grand Rounds series sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion in partnership with the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics, Paul M. Schyve, MD Center for Bioethics, and the Office of Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement. The sessions are FREE and open to the public, however, pre-registration is required.
4. Barb Glassman of The Commissary and RocGrowth share information on this special event on March 31:
The Commissary is a shared kitchen incubator in Downtown Rochester helping to reduce barriers for food startups. Many of The Commissary member businesses are BIPOC and woman-owned; all excited to share their talents and cuisines with the Rochester community.
The Secret Ingredient: A Benefit for The Commissary, will be held on March 31 at the historic Sibley Building and will feature 30+ Commissary member chefs, bakers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Experience delicious culinary creations, participate in kitchen tours, view live demos, drink custom libations, and groove to a live DJ on vinyl.
This is a great chance to support and meet some of the best up-and-coming food entrepreneurs in our region. Checkout our 2022 Impact Report
This party will celebrate the optimism and rebirth of Rochester’s food industry. We hope to celebrate with you at The Secret Ingredient on 3/31. If able to attend, we hope you’ll grab a ticket for you and a friend.
5. The City of Rochester is sponsoring the Black Heritage Gala on April 1, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM. See below for ticket information.
6. The Urban League of Rochester announces that the The RASE (Racial and Structural Equity commission report) Community Update Meeting will happen on April 17th, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent shortly.
7. It is not too early to plan for the annual Teen Empowerment lunch on May 4. See the information below.
8. Stuart Mitchell and Bill Wynne have notified us of the upcoming Pathstone Presents – Provoking Thought program on June5; 1:00 – 3:30 PM titled “The Color of Law and Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under The Color of Law” with authors Richard and Leah Rothstein. See below for details. Sponsorship opportunities available.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
9. Who was Ida B. Wells-Barnett? See information below.
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ida-b-wells-barnett
10. Here is a “must read” article shared by Frank Staropoli; James Mulholland’s “If You Don’t Like America, Leave”:
11. Christina Sloane shared this article from the Anti-Racism Daily titled “On World Water Day, fight for clean water”.
How Inequality Fuels the Global Water Crisis – Anti-Racism Daily (the-ard.com)
12. Ned Nicosia shares this article “Can barbershop talks curb gun violence in Rochester? LaVonn Wilson thinks so.”
City leaders directed $5 million to anti-violence programming through the Rochester Peace Collective. It includes job training by Line ’em Up Barbering.
Check out this story on democratandchronicle.com: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/03/23/line-em-up-barbering-in-rochester-ny-offers-to-help-curb-gun-violence-lavonn-wilson-peace-collective/70017401007/
13. We share 2 articles from this week’s Beacon;
a. A Rise Up Rochester event sought to highlight best practices for successful police accountability organizations.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/03/20/habits-of-highly-effective-police-oversight-boards/—
b. New econometric analysis credibly demonstrates that investments in early childhood education diminish adult criminality and that the benefits flow disproportionately to high-poverty areas.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/03/22/to-reduce-adult-crime-invest-more-in-early-childhood-education/
14. Here are 3 items from the latest edition of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed:
a. Bailed out, arrested again. These charities boomed after the murder of George Floyd. They’re under fire for the bailing out of violent offenders.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/21/us/bail-reform-bail-charities-invs/index.html
b. More Black men are needed in the classroom, diversity adocates say.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/19/us/black-male-teachers-needed-reaj/index.html
c. Ibram X. Kendi says a backlash has ‘crushed’ the nation’s racial reckoning. But there’s one reason he remains hopeful.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/18/us/ibram-kendi-racial-reckoning-blake-cec/index.html
15. Here are 3 articles found in the N.Y. Times:
a. How do People Released from Prison find Housing?
b. Video Shows Virginia Man’s Death in Custody
Irvo Otieno’s death was a devastating ending to a journey that began when his family immigrated from Kenya when he was a young boy, “compelled by the American dream.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/21/us/irvo-otieno-virginia-police-video.html?smid=em-share
c. Good morning. A federal judge spoke at Stanford Law School. Chaos ensued.
16. Andrew Stephens suggests the book “The Sum of Us; What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together” by Heather McGhee. Many of us have read it but, it was not on our book list on the Resources page of the ERG website. It is now.
17. Bill Wynne recommends this book by Mary Frances-Winter:
Racial Justice at Work – Racial Justice at Work
18. Once again there were many informative articles in the D&C. We list 14 such articles in order of appearance:
a. ‘THE EQUALIZER’
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0c275d3f1_134aad3
b. A focus on equal pay, family leave
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0125c9ff7_134aad3
c More Americans dying in childhood
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=050d712d7_134aad3
d. Why so-called tolerant progressives shout down authors – and free speech (Opinion piece)
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1da612cc3_134aad3
e. Residents of 19th Ward want new grocery store
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=255cbacc8_134aad4
f. Bill would replace ‘American Indians’ in laws
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=155cbacc8_134aad4
g. Republican bills push cash bail, subverting Democratic changes
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=097bb8745_134aad4
h. Preserving, sharing Black Rochester history
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0a6d071b2_134aad5
i. Court seems split in Navajo Nation water rights case
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=10b73f021_134aad5
j. Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0a1dc13b7_134aad6
k. How Rochester’s Naimah Muhammad has made gymnastics history — twice
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1ca545d11_134aad7
l. Monica Muñoz Martinez works to make Texas history accessible
https://usatoday-va.newsmemory.com/?publink=6c22c34eb_134aad7
m. Leader of revival of East High will leave for UR post
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2918694ef_134aad9
n. Autism now more common among US children of color
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0f6de449e_134aad9
OPPORTUNITIES:
19. The Urban League of Rochester provided a reminder to the community of the importance of participating on Jurys. Report when called or volunteer to serve. See information below.
Please forward any new opportunities you are aware of.
Support Black owned businesses:
20. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value.
a. Have you tried the Five Mile Line Cafe for breakfast or lunch? It is located at 2084 Five Mile Line Road (east side of road) in Penfield some a few hundred yards north of Rt. 441.
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 Friday. Please send items to “tcmitch1951@gmail.com”. Please place “Weekly Sharing” or “WS” in the subject line. Thank you!