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01/12/2026

JUST-IN: Taye Diggs is set to be honored by the Rochester Music Hall of Fame this year. That viral throwback school I.D. pic might’ve been part of the game plan to get the hometown hyped. Did it work???

01/12/2026

| The U.S. Postal Service has officially unveiled the Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp, featuring an iconic 1974 Associated Press photo of Ali in his legendary boxing stance. Each sheet of 20 stamps also includes a powerful image of Ali in a pinstripe suit, honoring not just the champion in the ring, but the activist, humanitarian, and global icon he became.

Only 22 million stamps have been printed — and once they sell out, they will never be reprinted, making this a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

The first-day-of-issue ceremony takes place Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali’s hometown, at the Muhammad Ali Center, celebrating his extraordinary life and legacy.

Ali passed away in 2016 at age 74 after living with Parkinson’s disease for more than three decades.

01/12/2026

SHOUT-OUT: Green Tech Rochester is preparing for its inaugural class. Parents with boys entering kindergarten or first grade are encouraged to learn more about the new wave of education in the city of Rochester.

01/10/2026

Legendary comedian and actor TK Carter has passed away.

Known for his unforgettable roles in Friday, The Corner, Boomerang, and House Party, TK Carter was a cornerstone of Black comedy and film.

TMZ reports Carter was found dead Friday at his Duarte, California, home in response to a call. No foul play is suspected, but a cause of death is not yet known.

Carter was born December 18, 1956, in NYC, but grew up in Southern California.

01/09/2026

: Actor once walked the same streets many of our listeners do. He recently shared his school I.D. with a listed address of 427 N. Clinton Avenue (14605), often reported as the poorest zip code in Rochester and one of the poorest in the state of New York. But he rose to the biggest stages in the world!
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Let his story remind you that your circumstances are temporary and Your potential is permanent.
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01/01/2026

01/01/2026

We Love You More!
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12/18/2025

So much community love ❤️

Free event on 12/20. Please reach out for more information.

12/18/2025

Join in 😍

Reminder - Adopt-A-Family Hours

- Please bring your marked-off wish lists and unwrapped gifts to 40 Bittner Street.
- There's no need to label items in advance, we'll provide all family ID labels when you arrive.
- Feel free to include wrapping paper, tape, and gift tags for the unwrapped gifts if you'd like!

Thank you for making this holiday season magical for our families! 💫

12/18/2025

Celebrate

Join the Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition for a powerful 7-day city wide celebration of culture, unity, and purpose from December 26–January 1 as we honor all Seven Principles of Kwanzaa with community, creativity, and intention.

Day 1: Umoja (Unity)
December 26 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Rochester City Hall
Opening Ceremony, Honors Award Presentation, remarks from city leadership, performances, children’s program, and healthy refreshments.

Day 2: Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
December 27 | 1:00–4:00 PM | Kate Gleason Auditorium, Rochester Public Library
Film screening, community reflections, youth programming, and cultural presentations.

Day 3: Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)
December 28 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Clinton-Baden Recreation Center
Community service focus, local leaders, youth presentations, performances, and
refreshments.

Day 4: Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)
December 29 | 6:00–9:00 PM | Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
Real estate panel hosted by Northstar Real Estate & Key Bank, small business networking,
youth entrepreneur showcase, and a community marketplace.

Day 5: Nia (Purpose)
December 30 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Adams Street Recreation Center
Naming workshop, drum & dance workshop, cultural storytelling, youth activities.

Day 6: Kuumba (Creativity)
December 31 | 5:00–8:00 PM | David Gantt Recreation Center
The community feast, fashion show, live performances, awards, and closing cultural
community celebration.

Day 7: Imani (Faith)
January 1 | Celebrated at Home with Family
A day of reflection, gratitude, and renewal.

✨ This is more than a celebration — it’s a movement.
✨ A week of Black culture, self-determination, family, economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

ONE PEOPLE. ONE PURPOSE.

12/02/2025

Come party with The Beat
at Studio Lounge (7 Lawrence St)
Friday, December 5

Ladies your free till 11pm.
VIP Sections Available.