Mr Blanding, please tell our readers about your connection to Rochester and your family structure.
I was born and raised here in Rochester, New York. I’m the oldest son, of five children. There are four boys and one girl with...
Christian Hip Hop Gospel Artist, Steven MalcolmBy Monwell Floyd
For the last five years and some change, Steven Malcolm has pounded the pavement with razor sharp focus to deliver some of the most infectious and unmistakable hip-hop beats of his...
I have learned that even though a person has a smile on their face you never know what is going on in their life. I made it a personal mission that when God places someone in my spirit I...
Youngest Member of the Little Rock Nine, Carlotta Walls LaNier Set to Visit Rochester
By Karen M. Cornwell
includes excerpt from 2002 interview with The HistoryMakers (HistoryMakers.com)
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County’s 12th annual Empowering Women Luncheon will take place October 3,...
A Conversation with Pastor Jonathan J. H. McReynolds … 2 years after becoming Pastor of Aenon Baptist Church
By Karen M. Cornwell
Dr. McReynolds, it has been nearly 2 years since we celebrated your arrival here in Rochester and the new...
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,...
