Today is Saturday, September 2. Monday, September 4 is Labor Day, the day the United States celebrates the social and economic achievement of American workers contributing to America’s strength, prosperity, and well being. Tuesday, September 5 through Wednesday, September 6 is Arbaeen marking the end of the 40-day mourning period after the Day of Ashura for Muslims.
Quote of the Week:
“Don’t follow the path, Go where there is not a path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage, strength and conviction the only thing that can stop you is you!” Ruby Bridges, American civil rights activist, first Black person to attend a Louisiana all White school, 9/8/1954 – present.
Who was Ruby Bridges? See information below.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ruby-Bridges
EVENTS:
Here is what is going on in the Rochester area:
1. The Black Nurses Association has its Annual Scholarship and Awards Brunch today, September 2 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Divinci of Greece. See below for more information.
RBNA’s Annual Scholarship And Awards Brunch – Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
2. The Black Cinema Series is holding a screening and discussion of the movie “Brother” on Wednesday, September 6, 7:00 PM at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., Rochester. See link below for more information and tickets.
Black Cinema Series: “Brother” – Black-Owned In Rochester (blackownedinrochester.com)
3. The Urban League’s annual Interrupt Racism Symposium should be on your calendar for September 19 & 20, 2023. Tickets are on sale . See below:
https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/summit
4. Bill Wynne shares information on a Boston University hybrid program, Friday, September 22, 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM”Black Media: Reflecting on the Past and Reimagining the Future”
5, Richard Glaser shares information on Daniel’s Day, Saturday, September 23, 1:00 PM – 4::00 PM in Rochester, other tiems in Albany and Brooklyn. This is a statewide community building and mental health awareness in memory of Daniel Prude. See below,
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCES:
6. Jerome Underwood, President and CEO of Action for Better Community Rochester receives pretigious award. Jerome Underwood was awarded the National Drum Major for Justice Award from the National Community Action Partnership at their Annual Convention in Atlanta on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
7. I repeat this from last week. Bill Wynne, author of ‘Understanding and Combating Racism’ and a consistent contributor to our Weekly Sharing has shared a community anti-violence program that he is supporting and asking ERG alumni and participants to consider its support. See link below. If anyone has an interest in aiding or actually meeting Alvin, please work with Bill by contacting him directly ( wewynne1@gmail.com ) to arrange so we do not distract or interfere in the great work Alvin’s doing at Cobbs Hill.
8. Here is a piece from the NY Times on the Native American Boarding Schools, titled “North American Boarding Schools Took Children’s Culture and Hundreds Died”. It is an important read.
9. Sandy Mayer shares Heather Cox’s piece on the 60th Anniversary on the March on Washington.
10. Richard Glaser shares information on the renaming of a residence hall at RIT for Frederick Douglass’s great granddaughter.
11. Here is a piece from the Pink Elephant Newsletter by Dr. Janice Gassam Asare; “3 Black Women Share Strategies to Support Mental Health as an Entrepreneur”
(13) 3 Black Women Share Strategies To Support Mental Health As An Entrepreneur | LinkedIn
12. One article is provided below from this week’s Beacon; “DL Groceries is Well Stocked with Resilience”. The story is about a long time Rochester Black owned business working hard to continue for future generations.
The Genesee Street family business has endured a tough few years but is focused on growing again.https://rochesterbeacon.com/2023/08/30/dl-groceries-is-well-stocked-with-resilience/
13. 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. Trump’s attacks part of a pattern (A racist or just a name caller?).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0b9ba68dd_134accf
b. Leaders seek energy of original movement (Recount of the 60 anniversary of the March on Washingtion).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0d9af2b08_134accf
c. Social media algorithms push racism, studies say (Appears this social media hate still goes unchecked by media companies.).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=0af0eb2ba_134accf
d. ‘Affordability really matters’ to Black homeowners (The American Dream still not benefiting Blacks the same as others).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=019e9f0d1_134accf
e. Student housing instability faulted (This makes a big impact on RCSD and Charter school student performance).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=154a966a4_134acd0
f. Hundreds gather for vigil in Jacksonville (Another hate crime. Murdered for being Black).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=11833d07c_134acd0
g. 2022 hate crimes up 10% over prior year, study shows (It is no just media hype. The ramp up is real).
https://rochesterdemocrat-ny.newsmemory.com/?publink=1bdd03c9f_134ad1a
OPPORTUNITIES:
14. Here is an opportunity to give to help support the asylum seekers. The Western NY Coalition of Farmworker Serving Agencies and Ibero American Action League have organized a donation drive. Please see below.
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:
15. 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. Do you like Ice Cream? Check out Creamcredible!
https://www.creamcredible.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 Fridays.