Today is Saturday April 29. Starting Monday, May 1 we recognize Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage month. It commemorates people with Asian and Pacifice ancestry and their contribution to the Unitied States. May is also Jewish American Heritage month honoring American Jews and their contributions to the United States throughout history. Monday, May 1 is also Beltane, a festival honoring life in the Pagan and Wiccan religions. It represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer. Thursday, May 4 is the inaugural National Black Authors Day (see below for details).
Quote of the Week:
“As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this”; Paul Robeson April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976; American “renaissance man”, athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, lawyer, and internationally renowned political activist.
Who was Paul Robeson? See information below.
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/paul-robeson-born/
Events:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1. The Police Accountability Board (PAB) will make a presentation to the Rochester City Council on Monday, May 1 at 3:00 PM. See link below.
2. The annual Teen Empowerment luncheon is on May 4. See the information below.
3. Thursday, May 4 is the inaugural National Black Authors Day. See link below for more information or to register for the event. The event locally is held 5:30 – 7:30 PM at 125 State Street.
National Black Authors Day | Loveforwords (love4words.com)
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. Bill Wynne shares information on a talk by Dr. Laura Hill on her book “Strike the Hammer” on Wednesday, May 31, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the First Universalist Church. See below for more information.
7. 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
8. Stuart Mitchell announces 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:
9. A tremendous suppporter of the ERG program, Jerome Underwood, President & CEO of Action for a Better Community of Rochester shared an inspiring story with his network. We are sharing it with you.
10. Ronald Washington provides the following article from Politico:
Gun Violence Is Actually Worse in Red States. It’s Not Even Close.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/04/23/surprising-geography-of-gun-violence-00092413
11. Laurie Mahoney provides this article on the Pines of Perinton found in the April 24 version of the D&C “The Daily Briefing”.
12. We repeat Bill Wynne’s latest post again this week along with the 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/
13. We share 2 articles from this week’s Beacon;
a. The suit, filed by a former Democrat and Chronicle editor and content strategist who is white, seeks class action status.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/04/24/gannett-dc-hit-with-reverse-discrimination-claim/
b. The Levine Center to End Hate youth summit seeks to help young changemakers focus on the principles of collective impact and amplify their voices together.
14. Here are 2 items from the latest edition of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed:
a. The deputy and the disappeared.
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/04/us/naples-florida-deputy-missing-men/?utm_term=1682625759427b40a74affbcc&utm_source=cnn_Race+Deconstructed+042723&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=et4SH0nhuZsRYOEwPs2R1MWHqrruPg0Cnl49Wda2PgCuBMOLzU65KW02216vHbtN&bt_ts=1682625759429
b. A Texas family fought for weeks to regain custody of their newborn. Experts say the case shows how Black parents are criminalized.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/24/us/texas-family-newborn-removed-reaj/index.html
15. Here are applicable and informative articles found in this past week’s D&C. We list 15 such articles in order of appearance:
a. Distrust in America: Mistakes, fear and gunfire
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=075620d2d_134ab3b
b. Doctor who broke barriers honored at 98
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1f7af5bd4_134ab3b
c, GOP states targeting diversity efforts in higher ed
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=13e0436fc_134ab3b
d. YEARS IN THE MAKING
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=15cc8d266_134ab3b
e. MORE CITIES ARE PLANTING MORE SHADE
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=40b0aee3a_134ab3c
f. Advocates see hope after anti-Muslim bias complaints dip
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=10b0aee3a_134ab3c
g. Niagara man sentenced for post-Tops hate crime
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny. newsmemory.com/?publink=08248b23c_134ab3e
h. AP Black history course will undergo revisions
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny. newsmemory.com/?publink=1b662a6ae_134ab3e
i. Tributes pour in after death of Belafonte
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny. newsmemory.com/?publink=065adaae2_134ab3e
j. Legislators argue over changes in trial laws
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny. newsmemory.com/?publink=2160bbf37_134ab3f
k. New College scraps tenure for 5 professors
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny. newsmemory.com/?publink=24e1441f1_134ab3f
l. Group warns of hate crime increase during elections
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=19c40613f_134ab40
m. Coretta Scott King monument dedicated
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=094804af6_134ab40
n. Justice official: Prison sex abuse must be rooted out
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=26f5bbc45_134ab41
o. Medicaid review to remove millions
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0fab4eec7_134ab41
OPPORTUNITIES:
16. This information may be more of interest to the Black community. It is a link to a website with information on the Black Wealth Gap and offering information on how to evaluate and review Black Financial Advisors. We will include on our Resources page as well.
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/black-community/
17. We again 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.
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
18. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value.
a. There ‘were issues with this business’s website last week. We are repeating it again this week. Seeking operational excellence for your business or organization? AIOPX Management Consulting provides uncommon solutions and extraordinary results. ERG alumni David Powe is the senior prinicple of this consultancy.
b. Are you aware of the Black Owned in Rochester Business Directory? Check it out!
Here is a featured article from this week’s blog; 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring Travel Agents In Rochester NY – Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
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.