An art fundraiser for the family of Daniel Prude seeks to bring together people affected by mental illness. It runs from Oct. 1-3 at RoCo and 21st Century Arts.
Noelle E. C. Evans
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George Eastman Museum awarded $250,000 grant to conserve Indian, Pakistani films
A grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services will be used to conserve films which need urgent rehousing and cleaning to prevent decay.
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RCSD school expansion plan means displacement for tenants
A plan to modernize George Mather Forbes School is uprooting part of the Mayor Heights neighborhood.
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Data shows African Americans, Latinos continue to be underserved in Rochester region
Among the findings of the report: African American children in the region are almost four times more likely than white children to grow up poor, while Latino children are three times as likely as their white peers.
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Cuomo directs hate crime task force to help investigate assault against transgender man in Rochester
Cuomo said that he is outraged by reports that a 30-year-old Black trans man was attacked last Friday.
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Eviction courts reopen Monday; Rochester tenants’ union plans rally outside courthouse
Advocates with the union say they want to pressure landlords not to file eviction cases while showing support for tenants at risk of eviction.
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Local LGBTQ community celebrates U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Local advocates for LGBTQ matters called the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling a milestone for the movement.
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Black lives matter talk scheduled for Fairport
The gathering aims to drive home the conversation of race and black experiences in a predominantly white town.
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Disability justice and racial equity go hand in hand, city’s advocate says
Rochester equity coordinator says disability activism led by white people has largely left out people of color.
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Essential yet marginalized, migrant farmworkers face healthcare insecurities
As essential workers, migrant farm laborers are continuing to work. They are also one of the most vulnerable populations if exposed to the virus.
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Cuomo’s budget proposal would fund climate, conservation initiatives
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal includes a conservation bond act, $9 billion for offshore wind development, and a requirement for transit agencies to electrify their bus fleets.
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Law could help undocumented domestic violence victims
The state’s new Green Light law restores undocumented immigrants’ ability to get driver’s licenses.
