Mount Olivet Baptist Church on Adams Street is a location for the state’s plan for “fairness and equity” in vaccine distribution.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorations to stream and attend
These events keep the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. an active force through inspiring keynotes, a new mural, and a Day of Compassion.
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Rochester Fringe calls for shows, with an emphasis on artists of color
Roc Fringe issued a specific invitation for artists of color to submit show proposals for its 2020 virtual-only festival.
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BlackOut Summer Series focuses on the fight for full freedom
Kicking off on Juneteenth, a trilogy of community conversations presented by At The Crossroads tackles enduring, systemic racism.
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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.
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Forging equity
One year out, we check in with WOC•Arts Collaborative, a collective of creative peers of color. The women and femmes-focused group has expanded its headquarters as well as its membership, and is working to level the playing field in Rochester’s cultural sector.
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Film review: “Equity”
Over the years, we’ve gotten plenty of films about the cutthroat world of high finance, but from “Wall Street” to “The Big Short,” they’re all typically male-centric affairs. The fact that “Equity” is the practically unheard of financial thriller told from the female perspective immediately distinguishes itself from the pack. Filled with great performances — […]
