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Connections: How can Rochester achieve an inclusive recovery following the pandemic?

By feedbot ~ Posted Mon, 05/10/2021 - 3:12pm
How can Rochester achieve an inclusive recovery following the pandemic? ACT Rochester will explore that question at an upcoming event. We preview that...
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Mon, 05/10/2021 - 10:22am
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Connections: Is the University of Rochester meeting its moral & civic obligations in the community?

By feedbot ~ Posted Thu, 03/18/2021 - 5:05pm
Rochester City Council member Mitch Gruber and University of Rochester professor Stewart Weaver say the university has recently made strides when it...
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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 12:09pm
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Connections: How the pandemic is contributing to disparities in college applications

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 03/09/2021 - 3:55pm
Research shows fewer high school seniors have applied to college during the pandemic, and the students who have been impacted the most are those from...
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Tue, 03/09/2021 - 9:44am
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Connections: Discussing the Biden/Harris proposals to address poverty

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 10/09/2020 - 2:59pm
The Biden/Harris campaign says its proposals could cut the poverty rate in American in half. As reported by Vox, the measures “could add up to the...
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Fri, 10/09/2020 - 10:16am
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Connections: Discussing the "Hard Facts Update" and racial disparities in Greater Rochester

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 08/21/2020 - 3:22pm
We look at some hard facts about our city and our community. "Hard Facts" is the name of a 2017 report on inequality, and this week, there's an update....
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Fri, 08/21/2020 - 11:23am
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Connections: Chris Arnade and his book, "Dignity"

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 05/05/2020 - 3:00pm
Chris Arnade is a writer whose work focuses on the American communities most likely to be ignored by political leaders and big media. He travels to the...
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Tue, 05/05/2020 - 10:19am
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Connections: Discussing the impact of the coronavirus on low-income families

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 03/13/2020 - 3:29pm
Low-income families are in a particularly vulnerable spot as the coronavirus spreads. If schools close, where can kids get meals? What happens for...
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Fri, 03/13/2020 - 10:29am
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Connections: Discussing the success and outcomes of the Bridges to Success adult mentoring program

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 02/14/2020 - 4:24pm
Representatives from the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative say the project’s adult mentoring programs are showing signs of success. The Democrat...
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Fri, 02/14/2020 - 9:23am
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Anti-poverty advocates announce policy agenda

By feedbot ~ Posted Thu, 01/30/2020 - 8:49pm
The Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative , (RMAPI) is out with its policy agenda for this year, calling for actions that organization hopes can help...
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Thu, 01/30/2020 - 12:42pm
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NY Attorney General launches online resource to counter housing discrimination

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 01/24/2020 - 5:32pm
The New York Attorney General has announced a new statewide initiative against housing discrimination. Attorney General Letitia James launched an online...
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Fri, 01/24/2020 - 11:07am
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