Today is Saturday April 1. The month of April is Diversity month; highlighting unique backgrounds, cultures, and traditions. Tuesday, April 4 is Mahavir Jayanti, the holiday that celebrates the birthday of Jainism founder Lord Mahavira. Passover, the major Jewish Festival that celebrates the freeing of Israeli slaves begins Wednesday, April 5.
Quote of the Week:
“I cannot help wondering sometimes what I might have become and might have done if I had lived in a country which had not circumscribed and handicapped me on account of my race, that had allowed me to reach any height I was able to attain; Mary Church Terrell, 1863-1954; Co-founder of National Association of Colored Women and NAACP.
Events:
Here is what is going on this week in the Rochester area:
1. George Yeadon shares information on the Harvard Alumni Allyship Series program featuring Kerry Kennedy, President of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights in conversation with Dr. Russ Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum. On the eve of the anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, Ms. Kennedy and Dr. Wigginton will reflect Dr. King’s and Senator Kennedy’s leadership legacy, their messages for peace, justice and equality, and the implications for today’s world.
Conversation will be moderated by Natosha Reid Rice AB ‘93, JD ’97, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for Habitat for Humanity International & Member-at-Large, Harvard Alumni Association Executive Committee
Time, Date & Location: Monday, April 3, 3:00pm ET, Virtual
Please register here in advance. Zoom login credentials will be sent out the morning of the event to the email address associated with your registration.
2. George Yeadon provided information on CNBC’s Equity and Opportunity on April 4 at 3:00 PM. See information attached below:
3. George Yeadon also provides information on the Asian American Research Center’s program on Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 – 4:30 PM titled “Redress and Reparations: Black/Asian Intersections”.
4. The Urban League of Rochester announces that the The RASE (Racial and Structural Equity commission report) Community Update Meeting will happen on April 24th, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm via Zoom. Zoom link will be sent shortly.
5. It is not too early to plan for the annual Teen Empowerment lunch on May 4. See the information below.
6. 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 Enact
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
7. Who was Mary Church Terrell? See information below.
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-church-terrell
8. Bill Wynne shares and article from Rochester Subway “2020 Report Exposes the Legacy of Racial Covenants in Rochester and Monroe County”
9. We share 2 articles from this week’s Beacon;
a. The governor’s proposal to fund and require high-impact tutoring in schools is a needed investment that would benefit New York’s most vulnerable kids.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/03/27/lawmakers-are-wrong-to-reject-hochuls-mandate-for-high-quality-tutoring/
b. Plans for a business improvement district in downtown Rochester are moving into a new phase of community outreach, but winning over BID foes could be difficult.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/03/30/a-contested-bid/
10. Here is an Op-Ed piece from the Elders and Allies to Free the People ROC, “New York should make investment in progress, not protect the wealthy”
11. Once again there were many informative articles in the D&C. We list 9 such articles in order of appearance:
a. ‘I SEE YOU’
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=12d4283f2_134aada
b. NYC crafts Black studies curriculum for schools
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1ce0c48c2_134aada
c. RCSD plans to reboot, expand career and technical education
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=09d7e8c21_134aada
d. Binghamton trail to honor Tubman, anti-slavery leaders
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0a7f4bde6_134aada
e. Prosecutors call for fixing flaws in Raise the Age law
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=145ebc943_134aadc
f. Justice Dept. keeping hard line in death row cases
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2f5d7c690_134aadc
g. Elected officials, supporters rally for Good Cause eviction
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=09551e2fe_134aade
h. More bail changes under debate in Assembly
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0a0d7a9e5_134aadf
i. School bans civil rights movie after complaint
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=210eba636_134aadf
OPPORTUNITIES:
12. We repost this message from 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.
13. Mary Holleran informed me of an upcoming event sponsored by the Rochester Education Foundation on April 22. FAFA Fest Event; Support for Applying to College and Vocational Training. Applicants should apply. Volunteer assistance needed.
Please forward any new opportunities you are aware of.
Support Black owned businesses:
14. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value. Here is a link to a listing to review to select Black owned businesses by service type.
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!