Today is Saturday May 6. During May 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.
Quote of the Week:
“Now, if you want me to get out of the world, you had better get the women votin’ soon. I shan’t go till I can do that”; Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree) circa 1797 – November 26, 1883; enslaved, abolitionist, women’s rights activist..
Who was Sojourner Truth? See information below.
Sojourner Truth – Quotes, Facts & Speech (history.com)
Events:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1. 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.
2. George Yeoman shared The Little Theatre Black Cinema Series presents THE FIVE DEMANDS on May 17 at 7:30 PM. “The Five Demands” follows the dramatic but little-known story of the 1969 student strike that transformed the face of higher education. See the link below.
The Five Demands – May 17 | The Little Theatre
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. 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:
7.If you read only one item this week read this James Mulholland’s blog Note to My White Self on the importance of teaching our full U.S. history, “For Reasons Unknown”.
8. If you have time to read a second item read Bill Wynne’s ‘Moving Forward With and To Equity’ (see https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/05/02/moving-forward-with-and-to-equity/)
9. Bill Wynne reminds us of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research and urges us to sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Antiracism Starts with You | Center for Antiracist Research (bu.edu)
10. Below is Webster’s Families Igniting Racial Equity (F.I.R.E.) Newsletter.
11. Ronald Washington, Urban League of Rochester’s Housing Director/Manager Home Store shares an important article from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), “Credit reporting companies should do more to ensure that servicemembers receive the free credit monitoring services they are legally entitled to.”
12 We share 2 articles from this week’s Beacon;
a. After nearly 600 years, the Vatican has formally disowned the Doctrine of Discovery. But its legacy remains at the heart of the debate over European nations’ colonization of the New World—including Upstate New York—and whether to “cancel” Columbus.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/05/01/will-the-real-columbus-please-stand-up/
b. The Rochester mayor, speaking at an event to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said his plan for overcoming systemic inequality includes increasing opportunities for home ownership, youth engagement, and entrepreneurship.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/05/02/evans-underscores-the-need-for-economic-equity/
13. Here are 2 items from the latest edition of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed:
a. What a Black man discovered when he met the White mother he never knew
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/30/us/john-blake-more-than-i-imagined-cec
b. This White officer led Black troops during the Civil War. 110 years after his death, he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/30/us/civil-war-veteran-arlington-national-cemetery-trnd
14. Here are applicable and informative articles found in this past week’s D&C. We list 16 such articles in order of appearance:
a. RUNAWAYS
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=33a5bd330_134ab42
b. ‘IT SHOULD BE HERE IN ROCHESTER’
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=23a5bd330_134ab42
c. OBITUARY THOMAS BOSTICK WWII vet served family, Black soldiers
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=09b9e9520_134ab42
d. Huge rehabilitation project planned
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0692917d3_134ab42
e. Black parents seek schools that affirm history
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=20f60ba78_134ab89
f. For this Black mom, Ralph Yarl could have been son
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=10f60ba78_134ab89
g. Tribe may have last say on school logo
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0e0d66986_134ab8a
h. PEACE AGENTS ON PATROL
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=127e7a06e_134ab8b
i. Police Accountability Board will review fatal shooting
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=38622e67e_134ab8b
k. Buffalo killer’s lawyers seeking to share evidence
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=07495648d_134ab8b
l. Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=20e02a879_134ab8c
m. History scores, civics achievement decline
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0ca81ddd6_134ab8d
n. Embattled St. Louis prosecutor set to resign
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1531adad8_134ab8d
o. DOJ: Ala. ignored issues, harmed Black residents
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=000c6bd69_134ab8d
p. Group: Mississippi impeding funds for Jackson’s water
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=2dc66641f_134ab8e
OPPORTUNITIES:
15. Below 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/
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
16. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value.
a. Repeating a post from last week. Are you aware of the Black Owned in Rochester Business Directory? Check it out!
Black Owned Businesses Rochester NY Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
Here is a featured article from this week’s blog; 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Planning A Bridal Shower 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.