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Roc Royal empowers Rochester youth through 585 Dream
After losing her brother to gun violence, Khadija Yawn founded 585 Dream to uplift Rochester youth with creative programs and powerful community events.
Enterprise Center at PathStone paves the way for WeROC and StepUp to assist underserved communities
The Enterprise Center at PathStone is working to fill gaps in access to funding and technical assistance for both small business owners and individuals.
Black-Owned In Rochester: Supporting Black-owned businesses year-round
Black Business Month may have passed, but there should be a steadfast focus on supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the year.
The Hub 585 rebrands as HOPE585, launches Reimagine initiative to support families
One Rochester-based nonprofit has a new name that better illustrates the work it does, and a new initiative focused on keeping families together and supported.
ABC conference includes focus on Greenlining to close racial wealth gap
Jerome Underwood knows the primary way to build generational wealth is through home ownership.
Grant aims to help close Rochester’s racial gaps
The city of Rochester is receiving roughly $550,000 to help close racial gaps in income and wealth.
Leveraging social media is topic for AAF panel of Black business owners
The American Advertising Federation Greater Rochester has scheduled a panel discussion on how local Black-owned businesses have found success by leveraging social media to engage with a wider, more diverse audience.
The Center for Youth Services makes February a 28-day ‘Fit with Friends’ challenge
One area organization is challenging the business community to be strong, fit and healthy while making a difference in the lives of local youth.
ABC’s upcoming conference focuses on empowerment, equity and accountability
Action for a Better Community’s upcoming 2023 Signature Conference will be a continuation of the organization’s social justice work. The conference content on Jan. 12 and 19 will be delivered virtually. An awards breakfast will be held in-person at the Memorial Art Gallery on Jan. 26.
Speakers announced for UR’s annual MLK event
Two scholars will discuss the intersection of social justice, politics and religion—how they impact each other and how they affected the civil rights movement in the 1960s – at the University of Rochester’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address.
Community foundations collaborate on virtual event as part of the National Day of Racial Healing
Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with three other community foundations in New York, is hosting a free virtual event on from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 17, […]
New Teen Empowerment HQ name credits Barack & Michelle Obama as inspiration
One Rochester organization will embark on a $4.3 million project to transform a tract of land in the city into The Barack and Michelle Obama Teen Empowerment Center.
