Today is Saturday, October 24. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Quote of the week: “I’ve gotten this advice at different times, and it distills down to one word: purpose. Why are you here? When you start to get distracted by thoughts such as ‘Do I fit in? Does this person like me’ – remember why you’re there and what you want to accomplish.” Mae Jemison born October 17, 1956 – present; first African American woman in space, astronaut and scientist.
Featured civil rights activist/abolitionist/pioneer: Mae Jemison born October 17, 1956 – present; first African American woman in space; physician and astronaut
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mae-Jemison
EVENTS
We are always looking for events related to race and culture, please share with us @ tcmitch1951@gmail.com
1. George Yeadon suggests this free virtual event provided by the Constitution Center on Monday, October 26 at 1:00 PM, “1876 at 150: The Long Shadow of the Election of 1876”. For more information and to register, see link below.
2. 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. Note: ERG Alumni, Stephanie Campanelli and Laura Robinson have a presentation at the Summit at 11:00 AM titled “Becoming an Ally: Finding Your ‘Why’ and Turning Intention Into Action” Attend the Summit!
https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit
3. Richard Glaser shares information on ROC Startup Week highlighting the screening of City Mark: A Rochester Icon (see link immediately below) November 2 at 5:30 PM at Sibley Square, 250 East Main St., Rochester. Also shared are all the activities and programs taking place during the week of November 2 – 7 (see 2nd link below). These programs do not relate specifically to race or racism but all races and cultures should be participating and/or are invited to attend, learn and share.
City Mark: A Rochester Icon, documentary film about historic logo | City of Rochester, New York
Roc Startup Week | November 2–7, 2026
4. George Yeadon shares information on the film “14th review” – Ava DuVernay’s galvanizing documentary, a fascinating and troubling companion piece to her Netflix documentary 13th, which takes a fiery look at American injustice. 14th is premiering at the New York film festival and will be released in cinemas on 27 November and available on Netflix on 4 December. More information is found below.
NEWS, HISTORY & RESOURCE
5. We share 3 pieces from the Medium Daily Digest, (some are Opinion pieces);
a. “You Don’t Have to Agree With Racism to Help It Survive“ by Maia Niguel Hoskin, Ph.D.:
b. “How Trump Administration Plans to Kill Black American Dream“ by Dr. Allison Wiltz:
c. “The History They Don’t Want You to Know“ by William Spivey
6. Find the latest Urban League of Rochester’s Interrupter Newsletter.
The Interrupter Newsletter – October 22, 2026
7. Laurie Mahoney shares information on the Inclusive Housing Coalition’s comments on City of Rochester’s New Zoning Code and Map Proposed to Align with the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2019. The proposed changes should provide more equitable housing options in the City of Rochester.
8. Here is 1 article from this week’s Beacon:
a. What MAG’s big change means for art education
https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/10/16/what-mags-big-change-means-for-art-education/
9. Here are 2 articles from this week’s Minority Reporter:
a. City of Rochester Offers Fun, Safe Halloween Activities for Kids and Families
b. Starbridge Honors 2026 Community Champions at Decades on the Dancefloor
10. Here is 1 article that deals with Race, Poverty, Hate or Intolerance found in the D&C and U.S. Today this past week.
a. Justices to hear case involving race in school admissions
OPPORTUNITIES
11. 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”.
12. The Rochester Area Community Foundation urges all to review and comment of the Proposed Changes to 2030 Census — What’s At Stake for our Region https://mailchi.mp/2394efbf5c75/proposed-changes-to-2030-census-whats-at-stake-for-our-region?e=2a2c9a6ea6 View the video at the link below to learn about the highlights of the changes.
13. Liz Brown and The Elders and Allies group invites you to join their book club for the reading and discussion of the two book options, “The Little Book of Racial Healing” and “How to End Family Policing: From Outrage to Action”. See the flyer below for more information on the group and the schedule of dates for in-person meetings. Books will be provided.
14. Check out many of the programs available for City students to prepare for their education and careers. See link below.
Urban League of Rochester https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/youth
15. It is not too early to start planning and preparing for the many scholarships available to support students education. See link below.
Youth Education and Development — Urban League of Rochester https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/scholarships
SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES:
16. 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)
17. With the holidays approaching could you use a quality photo of your family? Check out AAM PHOTO, photographer specializing in portrait and event photography. See link below.
If you have an item to include in future week’s sharing, we need to have it by noon on the Friday