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WE Are YWCA – Our Mission it to Eliminate Racism
WE Are YWCA – Our Mission it to Eliminate Racism
We at YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County feel the shockwaves following the death of...
Prepping Fifth to Twelfth Graders to be Successful Contributors in Society...
Prepping Fifth to Twelfth Graders to be Successful Contributors in Society is Essential.
By Staff writer
"When you tell kids, instead of buying some pairs...
NASCAR Taking the Lead on Diversity
NASCAR Taking the Lead on Diversity
By Staff writer
Last week, NASCAR announced a newly created position of Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion; naming Brandon...
Juneteenth Celebrated at Legacy Drama House
Juneteenth Celebrated at Legacy Drama House
By Dr. Mary Bisbee-Burrows
Juneteenth is a popular cultural holiday that falls on June 19th. This date signifies when the...
God’s Love in Action
God's Love in Action
by Mark Nickles
These are unusual times. Not unprecedented in history, but circumstances which current generations have never experienced. With undiscovered territory...
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Plaza
The Frederick Douglass Memorial Plaza
By Andrew J. Williams, II
The Honorable Frederick Douglass is regarded as Rochester's most famous resident. He resided here with his...
A MONUMENTAL DREAM REALIZED
A MONUMENTAL DREAM REALIZED
By Andrew J. Williams, II
On June 9th, 1899, John W. Thompson, a young local Negro, learned from experience that one man...
12 Tips on How to Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
12 Tips on How to Manage Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Stephanie R. Reck, LMSW, LBT, BCCC
Any type of change can cause stress levels...
#BLM a National Movement
#BLM a National Movement
By Staff Writer
#BlackLivesMatter, are three words that were seen as a controversial slogan for years. Many people and companies turned their...
Bree Newsome Bass, Taking a Stand Against the Confederate Flag
Bree Newsome Bass, Taking a Stand Against the Confederate Flag
By Staff Writer
Activist Bree Newsome Bass risked it all in 2015, climbing to the top...
