Open Mic Rochester

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Wanna get on our events calendar? Fill out this form! https://t.co/4WbdT9q9hh or share it with your marketing, events organizing, etc friends! It's free #roc

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Thanksgiving spending can be...a lot. So much so, hosts are charging plate fees to curb the cost. What will your family do this year?

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NEW STORY ALERT: Just in time for Halloween the @ROCAutism has free signs for families who want to keep their kids safe. But, getting them up was not easy. Read why here https://t.co/ACyApUvmTi

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BREAKING: Amber Guyger, former Texas police officer charged with killing #BothemJean has been found guilty of murder.

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Today, almost 60 years ago we lost four black girls to racism.
Carole Robertson
Addie Mae Collins
Cynthia Wesley
Denise McNair
Victims in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Sept. 15, 1963.

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The Rochester Fringe Fest is going strong and it's a great opportunity to have fun or see art that makes you think:

https://t.co/fjcMtU7gIA

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We're loving the Rochester Fringe Fest and last night @AyanaMcculler attended Shaq AOR Payne's one man show! He'll perform again. What to know and to expect:

https://t.co/elAljwamlz

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We're loving the Rochester Fringe Fest and last night @AyanaMcculler attended Shaq AOR Payne's one man show! He'll perform again. What to know and to expect:

https://t.co/ou9puddm7r…

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ICYMI: As NY votes on giving students #MentalHealth days, our intern Nasia spoke to her peers about why discussing teen mental health is vital to their sucess. See the article and interviews here! https://t.co/m75WH2MkuB
Do you think teens need mental health days?

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Happy Birthday Ruby Bridges. Born this day, September 8, 1954. She is the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in the South.

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Black Pride is this weekend! A fashion show, workshops and a Saturday festival. There is a lot to celebrate over the 5-day fest

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The Black Pride power house power hour is done! Missed the show? Check out our website for the schedule of more Black Pride events. Just remember your favs could never. #roc #blackpride

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The designers are talented but so are the models. No look is the same. They are each making it their own . #roc #blackpride is all about celebrating yourself.

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Alejandra Cedeno is going to be reforming at the pride week fashion show. It's a celebration of talent. #roc #blackpride

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From the mutha land. And designed by Adrians closet. #roc #blackpride

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The models for Sisi's get to keep what they are walking in. Which is a good thing because this model is WEARING THIS DRESS. #roc #blackpride

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First up is the House of Tyrell. What's fashion without makeup? Nyk Tyrell launched their brand in 2016. Their mission? Make every woman feel like a qween.

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Rochester's Black Pride kicked off this week. We're hitting up their fashion show at the @avenueblackbox tonight. Stay tuned for a power house power hour of #blackpride

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Happy Labor Day!

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Watch: The full video of three young people discussing mental health and what more adults should know about teens

https://t.co/cn4TPuixx8

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It's finally here! Nasia Crawford spoke with three local youth and dug into national stats to understand why so many teens are battling mental health problems and what we can do to help Gen Z

https://t.co/YbQ9mPzLvX