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Tunya Griffin to Speak at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2021 Conference
Dr. Tunya Griffin, founder and CEO of Black Women’s Voices, will be the featured speaker at the virtual event on July 27. She will join the ranks of a number of distinguished speakers and leaders at the annual gathering. Dr. Griffin will take part in a special session called, “At the Crossroads of Community Engagement,…
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Beyoncé Accused of Capitalism and Appropriating African Culture Following ‘Black Is King’ Announcement
A special thanks to LOVEBSCOTT for allowing Black Women’s Voices to share this story. Be sure to regularly check out their site at: www.lovebscott.com. Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ was filmed as a companion piece to her ‘The Gift’ album for Disney’s ‘The Lion King,’ but some people feel that the star is appropriating “African…
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It’s Just Comedy Is Back — Online!
It’s Just Comedy is Back! Where the comedians come and drop the untold stories and some lies Season 2, Episode# 7 Featuring: Mz. Wallstreet Alvin Irby Special Guest Miss Jones Hosted by Talent Da Comedian… Clean Comedy Show It’s Just Comedy Season 2 from Us Cott Entertainment on Vimeo. With the…
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Is He The Type to Have a Side Chick? | Cheater Red Flags and More
Life is complicated, and infidelity can impact even the strongest of relationships — we are human after all. It can happen to anyone (just ask Beyoncé): You think he’s your soul mate, and that nothing — or no one — could ever come between you. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he pulls…
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Dealing With The Side Chick Who Won’t Leave Your Man Alone | An Online Class on 2/29
From Eve (Yes, Adam’s partner) to Becky With the Good Hair, we have a long history of pointing fingers. But in the case of cheating, it’s time to stop blaming “man-stealers” or “home-wreckers.” Don’t give your man a free pass and let him off the hook. Make him accountable. Remember that it takes two to tango (maybe…
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Second Annual: FSBC Trunk & Treat in the Peck Street Park
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Fifth Street Block Club (FSBC) would like to present our Second Annual: Trunk & Treat in Peck Street Park. We recognize that many children in our community do not have a safe location to go trick or treating in the City of Rochester. Last year, our organization hosted approximately 200…
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Sunday Service Meet and Greet | Take a Selfie
Just wanted to share a few images of our most recent Sunday Service at the Sanctuary Church. We entitle these special moments!
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Join Pastor Tunya Griffin in Kentucky on November 8th
We’re pleased to announce that our very own community organizer and women’s empowerment activist Pastor Tunya Griffin will make a special guest appearance for one night only on Thursday, November 8 at 7 p.m. at Powerhouse Praise & Deliverance Church at 1101 Woodland Drive in Elizabeth, Kentucky. Please join her for an uplifting evening with…
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Join Us for the 2019 Girl Chat Conference
We are proud to announce the 2019 Girl Chat Conference, which will be held on May 25, 2019, at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, N.Y. Our conference is a support and networking event that connects and empowers women from different backgrounds, experiences and ages, helping them to realize their full potential as leaders and change…
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Hues of Humanity: A Must-See Documentary Screening in Buffalo
With hope of spurring constructive dialogue on issues of importance in the increasingly interconnected world, Hues of Humanity is a documentary produced by Rachel and Dianna Henderson, co-founders of Colorfully Beautiful, that aims to build bridges across our collective lives through meaningful conversation. The film, which features Rochester’s very own, Tunya Griffin, will be screening…
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Tunya Griffin Discusses Community Event on Good Day Rochester
Our very own Tunya Griffin, joined her fellow Fifth Street Block Club captain, Colleen Coruanna, on the local Fox network’s Good Day Rochester program to discuss the community leaders, including Mayor Lovely Warren, coming together with city residents for “Building Bridges and Breaking Down Barriers.” The event is sponsored by the Fifth Street Block Club,…
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Rochester Public Market Event to Showcase Neighborhood Services to Community
The Fifth Street Block Club in northeast Rochester, in partnership with Councilman Michael Patterson and the Rochester Public Market, will hold a meet-and-greet community event on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Public Market. Admission to the event is open to the public and free of charge. The event,…
