Get these exhibits in your calendar, get gussied, and get off the couch.
BLM
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Myra Brown’s call to fight for justice
The Rev. Myra Brown believes in living the Scriptures by standing up for the oppressed and confronting hate.
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Art and social justice series ‘Black House Narratives’ debuts Thursday
21st Century Arts presents an 11-day, robust program of screenings, visual art, performances, and discussions with activists and artists.
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Calendar preview: Riding It Out
This week’s events keep things moving — down the river and through the woods — with leaf-peeping, sign-making, axe-throwing, and more.
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Calendar preview: A Season for Change
A big week of events — from Black Kids Matter to The Suffragist City Parade — marks a big time for change here in Rochester.
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Protesters, police, and politicians clashed as Daniel Prude protests continued overnight
Protesters, politicians, and police clashed Thursday night in various pockets of the city. The confrontations lasted into Friday morning.
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ART TALK | ‘Centering Black Women: A Conversation About Art and Organizing’
Thursday’s live-streamed talk will address the importance of fore-fronting Black women’s voices in both art and political organizing.
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Calendar preview: Sun power
This week, the sun shines on sunflower fields, African lions, craft beer, classic festivals, and timely, important conversations.
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Calendar preview: Summer stretch
With outdoor activities for all the senses, this week’s events let us explore and expand connection through physical (and social) movements.
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Baobab Cultural Center to close
The African history and Black cultural hub in NOTA has provided valued community programming for decades, but will not be reopening post-COVID.
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Calendar preview: A fuse for freedom
This Independence Day is packed with discussions and vigils reminding us to closely consider the concept of freedom and justice for all.
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Calendar preview: Getting schooled
This week’s preview highlights some local opportunities to learn, expand perspectives, and engage meaningfully in important conversations.
