Today is Saturday April 22. Yesterday, Friday marked the end of the Ramadan month of fasting with the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. There are no significant Race, Cultural or Religious days or celebrations we are aware of during this next week.
Quote of the Week:
“Segregation was a public humiliation and degradation, entirely unmerited, and far-reaching in its injurious effects”; William Monroe Trotter April 7, 1872 – April 7, 1934; American journalist and civil rights activist.
Who was William Monroe Trotter? See information below.
Events:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1. 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. We would urge all ERG participants and alumni to attend and become involved.
Here is the link to register for the webinar: https://rasecommunityconversation.eventbrite.com
2. George Yeodon shares information on an upcoming docudrama “Chevalier” at The Little on April 26 at 7:30 PM about Bologne, a Black man, in pre-revolution France, with a talk afterward.
3. The annual Teen Empowerment luncheon is on May 4. See the information below.
4. Melanie Dellapietra asks “Are you ready to inspire positive disruption in the world of work?” Join the DisruptHR ROC 2023 program, Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30 – 9:30 at the Strong National Museum of Play. See details below.
5. Action for a Better Community (ABC) is holding its 53rd Annual meeting , May 24th, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 PM at the Memorial Art Gallery. See information below.
6. George Yeadon has been instrumental in bringing the following film to WXXI TV on June 2 at 9:00 PM with repeat performances to be announced: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock and Roll
7. 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 to Color of Law”.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
8. An article shared by George Yeadon. From the Harvard Gazette, “Here’s a radical suggestion: Stop simplifying Black women”.
9. Here is Bill Wynne’s latest post along with and attached diagram: ‘I Need Your Help! … as does our Community of Monroe’. Please go to https://www.wewynneauthor.com/2023/04/07/i-need-your-help-as-does-our-community-of-monroe/
10. Richard Glaser shares a link to a report from the Brookings Institute on a Food Apartheid. “What the lack of premium grocery stores says about disinvestment in Black neighborhoods “
11. Richard also shares this article from the NY Times on the Tennessee “Justins”.
‘The Justins’ Follow a Legacy of Resistance in Tennessee https://nyti.ms/3UEA8uG
12. We share 2 articles from the last two week’s Beacon;
a. A new study says the hospital spends far less on charity care and community investment than the value it gains from its nonprofit tax exemption. Hospital officials strongly disagree with the study’s methodology.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/04/12/strong-memorials-fair-share-deficit-among-highest-nationwide/
b. Frederick Douglass’ descendants hope to inspire healing and reconciliation with a new downtown ‘home’ for the 19th century orator, writer and activist—the Frederick Douglass Museum Center for Knowledge, Equality and Justice.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/04/20/museum-momentum/
13. Here are 4 items from the latest two editions of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed:
a. History Refocused, A new lens on America’s past.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/06/us/history-refocused
b. Using artificial intelligence and archival news articles, this teen found that Black homincide victims were less humanized in news coverage.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/28/us/artificial-intelligence-teen-regeneron-science-reaj
c. A Black family says they ‘whitewashed’ their home to get a higher appraisal. They’re not the only ones.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/15/us/real-estate-appraisals-bias-reaj/index.html
d. I moved to the US from Kenya. I never fully realized I was Black until I had a son.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/16/us/race-nationality-immigrant-kenya-cec/index.html
14. Here are applicable and informative articles found in the D&C over the last 2 weeks. We list 22 such articles in order of appearance:
a. Women’s Council celebrates new leaders Hawkins and Holland
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1dae86a32_134ab2c
b. US: Unjustified force, bias plague New Orleans police
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=133bbd187_134ab2c
c. After deadly concert in Rochester, healing circles offer support
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2ade5ac09_134ab2d
d. My friend Martin was killed 55 years ago. Why do we still allow gun violence? Opinion piece
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1b5f1533b_134ab2d
e. Community colleges are struggling to survive
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0f8e5c37c_134ab2e
f. Miller: Clark missed ‘a moment’ against Reese Opinion piece
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0ca476c7b_134ab2e
g. Several of Rochester’s Frederick Douglass statues to be repaired
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=017531082_134ab31
h. Juror: Texas governor’s rush to pardon shooter a ‘travesty’ Opinion piece
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1bf6f5b86_134ab31
i. New finds may help scientists ID victims of Tulsa massacre
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1a8ebf650_134ab32
j. Shaping the future of the housing market
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=03ca8fb5b_134ab33
k. ‘If we don’t tell our story, it won’t be told’
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1806cec46_134ab34
l. Heart failure increasingly deadly for Black adults
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=239bd5564_134ab34
m. Agency’s guidance on bail reform law kept under wraps
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2142fe14d_134ab35
n. Geneseo
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0a413ee9e_134ab35
o. Report: Extremism a threat to Black citizens
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=056a46c6d_134ab35
p. Hurts’ deal is another step beyond racist past Opinion piece
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0f6a8c801_134ab37
q. NY Regents vote to ban Native mascots at schools
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=05b04db16_134ab38
r. Sheriff: Arrest warrant moot for kidnapping of Emmett Till
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2198f5636_134ab38
s. Marchers indicted in Charlottesville rally
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=03c5c0b67_134ab38
t. Racial gap in stroke deaths grew during pandemic
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1511d0ff5_134ab3a
u. Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2c94904ad_134ab3a
OPPORTUNITIES:
15. We again repost this message from the Urban League of Rop. chester provided a reminder to the community of the importance of participating on Jurys. Report when called or volunteer to serve. See information below.
16. 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:
17. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value.
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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.