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Dear Deaconess Debra, I hope that you can assist me with my situation. I have struggled with drug addiction for the last five years. My attempts at sobriety have been unsuccessful after multiple failed attempts. I grew up up in...
Napoleon Bonaparte was many things. He was charismatic, an astute Military General, Political Leader, and a permanent popculture reference. But with all his immense power and considerable sway, even Napoleon could not bend Europe to his willto take the...
As a New Year is fast approaching, so is the new mayor’s swearing-in in the City of Rochester. The people have spoken with their votes in the Primary on June 22, 2021 - Malik Evans won the primary by...
Jonathan McReynolds is no stranger to musical success. The Grammy-winning Gospel artist burst onto the scene on September 25, 2012, with his debut album ‘Life Music’ and has never slowed his roll since. It may be no small feat,...
When Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) decided to pay tribute to its influential stalwarts in its Christian cohort, it was only fitting that Sinach and her inspirational song ‘Way Maker’ receive the top spot. The song, released in 2015, became...
Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced in early June that the Rochester Fire Department passed another milestone on its path to reflect the diverse population of the city with the promotion of Lawrence Brumfield to Battalion Chief, the first Black...
People often inquired how do I keep going. It so hard to do it at home without having that face-to-face contact with you. I need you here hollering at me “keep going,” “get those legs up,” “drop that booty.”...
There is historical and well-documented proof of God’s Divine Will for the City of Rochester: 190 years ago, Evangelist Charles Finney held powerful religious revivals that lasted from September 1830 to March 1831. His daily preaching and revival services...

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”I am so excited to write this column! As a front-line advocate for those needing a listening ear, shoulder to cry on, or somebody to vent to, my mission is simple: helping the hurt heal. I welcome you to...
YWCA’s commitment to eliminating racism, empowering women, and the fight for equity for all, is rooted in helping women and their families as one of the oldest social justice, human connection agencies in Greater Rochester. As a national social...