Today is Saturday, August 5. Wednesday, August 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. This day was created by the UN to celebrate the culture of indigenous people on a global scale.
Quote of the Week:
“To make me believe that those men who have regulated education in our country have humanity in their hearts is to make me believe a lie.” Robert Purvis; American Abolitionist and Political Leader, 8/4/1810 – 4/19/1898
Who was Robert Purvis? See information below.
EVENTS:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1.The Greater Rochester Black Business Alliance (GRBBA) invites you to celebrate BLACK BUSINESS MONTH at the Rochester Public Market today, Saturday, August 5, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
2.The Black Culture Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11 from 12:00 PM – 10:PM at the City of Rochester’s Parcel 5 site. See article in the News, History &Resources section.
3. George Yeoman suggested the “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts”, a Local, USA Special on Tuesday, August 15 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV.
Explore the complex history of Black Americans who enlisted in the U.S. military as a path to citizenship, a livelihood, and greater respect, and how they fought in military conflicts abroad and civil rights struggles at home.
4. The Urban League’s annual Interrupt Racism Symposium should be on your calendar for September 19 & 20, 2023. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 7. See below:
https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/summit
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
5. Bill Wynne shares a 3 this week.
a. A piece on the importance of non-violence by Rev. Richard Rohr.
email.cac.org/t/d-e-vyktdyk-tlkrtkjkyd-s/
b. A piece by Heather Cox, “What democracy looks like…”.
c. Information on the Poor People’s Campaign:
6. Here is a piece from the Pink Elephant Newsletter by Dr. Janice Gassam Asare; “The History of DEI Resistance in America”.
(27) The History Of DEI Resistance In America | LinkedIn
7. We are sharing 1 piece from the Beacon this week.
8. We are sharing just 1 item from the latest edition of the CNN Newsletter Race Deconstructed this week (there are 2 more, go to racedeconstructed@newsletters.cnn.com):
a. Tony Bennett sang in a key that Jason Aldean’s song can’t reach.
Analysis: Tony Bennett sang in a key that Jason Aldean’s song can’t reach | CNN
9. Here are 7 of articles that deal with Race, Hate or Intolerance found in D&C over the past week. We list in order of appearance:
a. Lessons learned through fighting hate (An opinion piece but a message worth considering).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=08521ef69_134ac6e
b. Harris’ criticism of Florida’s teaching on slaves reckless (Another opinion piece, but worth considering that not withstanding the absurdity of the benefits of slavery, maybe we should learn more about the changes to the curriculum).
https://rochesterdemoucrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=18521ef69_134ac6e
c. DOJ scrutinizing police forces (The list of cities investigated grows but change is slow).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=04dfec245_134acb6
d. Disney World district ends diversity and equity plans (The Florida governor appears to have won this battle).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1a04a8876_134acb6
e. Biotech firm settles with family of donor over cell line use (As a hospital systems reputation and biotech industry profits soared, medical ethics were ignored).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=18acf0bad_134acb7
f. Former Miss. officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men (It is hard to believe that humans could treat another in such a way).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=25adcf11e_134acb8
g. 2 Tenn. lawmakers win back seats (The people have spoken).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=22b30fb08_134acb8
OPPORTUNITIES:
10. Reduce Energy Costs while doing your part to save our planet. Check out the Energy Conservation Program – Action for a Better Community
https://www.abcinfo.org/home-weatherization/
11. Seeking a scholarship or funding for your organization? Check out grant opportunities at the Rochester Area Community Foundation.
Grant Opportunities – Rochester Area Community Foundation (racf.org)
Please share any opportunities for employment, assistance, grants, etc. that you are aware of with the community by sending them to “tcmitch1951@gmail.com”.
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
12. Support the Black Community by supporting their businesses. Please share Black businesses you support and value. A good resource is “Black Owned in Rochester”
Black Owned Businesses Rochester NY Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
a. Selling or buying a house? Check out Keyera-Butler!
Keyera Butler – Licensed Real Estate Agent
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 Fridays.