Today is Saturday, August 29. Friday, September 4 is the Hindu celebration of Krishna Janmashtami, the birth of Krishna.
Quote of the week: “The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.” Eldridge Cleaver born August 31, 1935 – died May 1, 1998; American activist.
Featured civil rights activist/abolitionist/pioneer, August 22, 2026: Eldridge Cleaver born August 31, 1935 – died May 1, 1998; American activist.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eldridge-Cleaver
EVENTS
We are always looking for events related to race and culture, please share with us @ tcmitch1951@gmail.com
1. Racism Is Public Health Crisis: ROC againts Cancer will be held today, Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (353 Court Street). This a community event focused on health, wellness, and cancer prevention, hosted by the Wilmot Cancer Institute.
2. The next Urban League of Rochester Interrupt Racism Speaker series will take place Friday, September 11, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM featuring Brian Lewis, ROC the Future Alliance, “Our Children Need You: Answering the Call for 11,000 Futures“. See link below to register.
Urban League of Rochester – September 2026 INTERRUPT RACISM™ Speaker Series
3. The University of Rochester will convene its Annual Conderence: Boundless Together 2026 will be held Friday, October 23 2026 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Cennter. The public is welcome but must register. See details at the link below.
Annual Conference: Boundless Together 2026 – Office of University Engagement and Enrichment
4. The Urban League of Rochester’s 7th Annual Interrupt Racism Summit is scheduled for November 2, 8:30AM to 4:30PM at the Hyatt Regency 125 E Main St, find the flyer below.
https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCE
5. Drew Saur shares this informative article, “I Taught My 4th Grade Class About White Privilege And Their Response Was Eye-Opening”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/teach-white-privilege-fourth-grade-class_n_62fbac44e4b077bb77a62756
6. We share 3 pieces from the Medium Daily Digest, (some are Opinion pieces);
a. “Blackouts in Black Communities: Latest Example of Racist Neglect“ by Dr. Allison Wiltz
b. “How America’s Racism Has Evolved With New Technology“ by Dr. Allison Wiltz
c. “Did the “Gentlemen’s Agreement” Between Two White Attorneys Destroy Karmelo Anthony’s Chances at…“ by William Spivey
7. Many may be opposed to Israel’s wars and treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank but antisemitism and acts of hatred towards Jews should not be tolerated. See link below to learn more and to help support the Jewish community.
Antisemitic Attacks Are Happening. Many Americans Aren’t Seeing Them.
8. Bill Wynne shares information on a new film “The Work In Progress” and Robert Reich’s endorsement of it “What do we owe each other?”. See below.
What do we owe each other? – Robert Reich
9. We also share Bill Wynne’s message on the importance of voting:
10. Find the latest Urban League of Rochester’s Interrupter Newsletter.
The Interrupter Newsletter – August 27, 2026
11. Here are two articles from the past 2 week’s Beacon:
a. Why READY has invested in GoodSchoolsRoc
https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/26/why-ready-has-invested-in-goodschoolsroc/
b. An art museum for everyone
https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/27/an-art-museum-for-everyone/
12. Here are two articles from the past 2 week’s Minority Reporter:
a. Delphi Rise Celebrates 90 Years of Service to Monroe and Wayne Counties
b. Rochester’s International Plaza Continues its Happy Hour Series
13. Pat Mitchell shares 2 videos that deal with allyship:
a. The crazy story of what happened between Frank Sinatra and Muhammad Ali | Global Mind | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1381989137281400/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1381989137281400/?hpir=1
b. “What value can we put on the life of a young person?” | CBS Mornings | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2541894056285923/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/2541894056285923/?hpir=1
14. There is 1 article that deals with Race, Poverty, Hate or Intolerance found in the D&C this past week.
a. Evergreen East rises from Perinton Fire (Great example of what allies and advocates (like Bill Wynne and others) can accomplish)
OPPORTUNITIES:
15. We share opportunities to get involved in addressing some of the communities’ challenges. Please share any opportunities for employment, assistance, grants, etc. that you are aware of with the community by sending them to “tcmitch1951@gmail.com”.
16. Connected Communities Parcel x Parcel Volunteer Event. See below and the additional dates below that for an opportunity to assist in an inventory. Meet at Connected Communities HQ, 1337 E. Main St. :
If you’re able, please consider signing up for another shift. We have these dates:
- Thu. 9/17, 3-7 PM
- Sat. 9/19, 10 AM – 1 PM
We’re asking residents and partner organizations to commit at least 2 hours (preferably a full 4‑hour shift). Meetups include a quick training, team assignments, and all materials — no experience needed.
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
17. 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)
18. Need a wonderful restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the eastside? Check out the Five Mile Line Cafe at 2084 Five Mile Line Road. See link to website below.
https://share.google/OfVFvmKlbKxOXadwt
If you have an item to include in the week’s sharing we need to have it by noon.