Jean Carroll, who stepped down from the presidency of the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County at the end of April, has been a champion of women’s issues for more than 30 years, especially those of poor women of color. She’d be the first to say she doesn’t have all the answers to the problems […]
poverty in Rochester
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More than half of US students are from poor households
A new report by the Southern Education Foundation reveals something that probably won’t surprise many public school teachers and staff: more than half of America’s school children — 51 percent — come from poor households. The figure is the highest it’s been in nearly 50 years, marking a 30-year trend in the country’s growing rate […]
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Rochester’s viral profile
When the Gangnam Style music video hit YouTube in 2012, it became a viral sensation that made South Korean singer Psy an international star, and introduced much of the world to Korean pop music or Kpop. Psy’s prancing dance moves inspired imitation and parody worldwide. And the video that seemed to erupt out of nowhere […]
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Two Rochesters and two Americas
While Lovely Warren campaigned for mayor, she made a compelling observation about the city that resonated with many voters. Her description of “two Rochesters”— a city divided by economic and political power — was one of the most important narratives of the mayoral election. Warren tapped into a sense of anger about wealth disparity. But […]
