Sat-Jan. 24Th – “MLK Youth Day Summit”-7:00-8:30 pm -Central Library-115 South Ave. Sponsored by the Greater Rochester MLK Commission and in collaboration with the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. This is a ticketed event and advanced registration is required. For more information, call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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Thur-Jan. 29Th – “150 Ancestors Reception”-5:30-7:00 pm-City Hall Atrium-30 Church St. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee, in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information, call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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Sat-Jan. 31St – “Black Heritage Conference”-8:30 am-3:00 pm-REOC Campus, 161 Chestnut St.- Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee, in celebration of Black Heritage Month. Tickets: $10 and can be purchased from City Hall, 30 Church St.- Room 100-A
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Thur-Feb.-5th -5:30-7:00 pm- “An Evening of Art & Jazz”-5:30-7:00 pm-City Hall Link Gallery and Atrium-30 Church St. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee, in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information, call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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“Gospel Fridays!!!” All Events Will Be Held From 12:30-1:00 pm, Featuring Local Gospel Choirs and Held At City Hall Atrium-30 Church St. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information call 585-428-9857 or email:blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
Fri-Feb. 6th -15thTabernacle Choir, Church of God& Saints of Christ Church
Fri-Feb. 13Th – Julius Dicks and Company
Fri-Feb. 20Th – Special Guest Choir
Fri-Feb. 27Th – Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s Church Choir
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Sat-Feb. 14Th – “Heritage Gospel Concert”-6:00-8:00 pm-First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Avenue. Featuring: Akoma and Voices of Thunder. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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Wed.-Feb. 18Th – “Black Heritage Story Telling”-12 noon-2:00 pm-David Gantt Rec Center-700 North St. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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Thur-Feb. 19Th – “DRYS Youth Kings & Queens Showcase: A Walk Through Time” – 3:00-4:30 pm-Thomas P. Ryan Rec Center-530 Webster Ave. Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. For more information call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov
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Fri-Feb. 20Th – “Food Tasting Event” – 5:30-7:30 pm-City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.
A Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee and STAR Debutante, Inc partnership. For more information call 585-428-9857 or email: blackheritage@cityofrochester
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Sat-Feb. 28Th – “Black Heritage Gala” – 6:00 pm-12:00 am-Hyatt Regency Hotel, 125 E. Main St.-This annual event is the close-out of the Black Heritage Month, which includes Community Awards, Music, Dinner and much more! -Presented by the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee in celebration of Black Heritage Month. Tickets: $55 per person and can be purchased from City Hall, 30 Church St-Room-100-A
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Sat-Apr. 18Th – “Part 2 Conversation on the N-Word”-11:00 am-1:00 pm-Location to be announced. Presented by the Rochester Maafa Celebration Committee. The conversation/discussion continues on the use of the “N” word on different levels. Come and let your voice be heard! For more information, contact: Diane Sheffield at 585-313-3685 or Robert Snead at 585-748-7727
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Fri-June 5th -5:00 pm-8:00 pm & .Sat- June 6th – 9:00 am- 5:00 pm“4th Annual African American Regional Genealogy Conference”-Wilson Academy-200 Genesee St. Presented by the Rochester Maafa Celebration Committee. The Conference will educate and assist participants on Genealogy, learning how to obtain Resources to Trace Their Roots, start a Family Tree, and will include Workshops, a Guest Speaker, Resource Folder, Continental Breakfast and much more. Tickets will go on sale in March: Adults-$20 per person, Adult Couples-35 per couple, Seniors (ages 60 & up )-$15 per person, Families-$60 per family(Limited 6 persons per family-Adults & Children ages 7-18 only) Contact Coordinators: Diane Sheffield-585-313-3685 or Robin Nowell-585-284-1895, for more information.
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Sat-June 13th – “Annual Juneteenth Celebration”-11:00 am-Susan B. Anthony Park. Presented by The Freedom Way Business Association. This oldest African American celebration will include Speakers, Music, Entertainment, Children Activities, Food and Product Vendors, African/African American History Information/Resources and more. For more information, contact Samantha Lewis at 1-718-704-8406 or email Yahya Abdullah at: abdullahroch@aol.com
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Friday-July 3rd – “17th Annual Day of Remembrance”-6:00pm-8:00pm-Duran Eastman Park-Shoreline (look for the red/black/green flags). Presented by the Rochester Maafa Celebration Committee, this is an event of History, Information and Knowledge and honoring those African souls lost in the Middle Passage. We ask that you wear white, bring a lawn chair/blanket and flowers for the libation ceremony. The event is FREE. For info: 585-748-7727 or go to: “TheMaafaJuly3rd@
