FASHIONISTA JENAYE BROOKS-RIVERS
Jenaye Brooks-Rivers is a Rochester native whose family relocated to Maryland when she was very young. During a recent visit, Upstate NY Gospel Magazine had a conversation with an aspiring young lady that has her mind focused...
Worship Leader Christopher Simms McDonald’s Gospel fest Finalist, Drops Inspirational Single, “Back to You”, After Life-threatening Health Crisis
A talented singer and songwriter, Christopher Simms has a passion for worship. His voice has been heard backing fellow Gospel artist B....
Tribute to Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter
The greater Rochester community recently said farewell to an exemplary public servant, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. She represented the people of this community with distinction and honor. She was always open to listening to the...
Celebrate 50 Years of the Corn Hill Arts Festival!
By: Elaine Lennox
2018 Corn Hill Arts Festival, July 14th & 15th
The Corn Hill Arts Festival presented by ESL Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 50th year on July 14th & 15th,...
On April 4th, fifty years ago an assassin’s bullet ended the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The murder of Dr. King means that two full generations of Americans know only what they have seen in photographs,...
F o u n d a t i o n On F a i t h :
An Exclusive Interview with Regina Seabrook
Rochester (NY) is full of churches that have spirit filled women, who lead the way in many...
President & CEO of the YWCA Stepping Down
Jean Carroll Leaving After 33 Years as CEO
Upstate NY Gospel Magazine has had to privilege of working with the YWCA as a sponsor of the Empowering Women’s Luncheon. Our support of this...
This is a question I have heard over the years. It appears to be based on incomplete or partial knowledge of Christianity and incomplete
or partial knowledge of black Greekdom. So before I respond to the question lets perform a...
After I attended a reception held at the Baobab Cultural Center, I was compelled to return and have a conversation with Terry Chaka, Executive Director. Terry shared with me the evolution of the Baobab Cultural Center and the contributions...
For the pasttwenty-five years, many in the city of Rochester have had the benefit of having the leadership, counsel,
board affiliation, teaching instruction or experience of inspiration from the one and only James Norman, President & CEO of Action for...
