CHL: Artist, Activist, and Cultural Visionary Honored at YGB Awards
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1951, Cassandra Harris-Lockwood’s life has been a vibrant tapestry of music, theater, the natural world, healing and community activism....
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood Lifetime Achievement Award from YGB
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood - CEO of For The Good Inc and Owner of Phoenix Radio will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Young Gifted &...
Utica University’s Films on Thursday series continues with Little Richard: I Am Everything.
UTICA — Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series continues on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00pm with the movie Little Richard: I Am Everything.
A major...
Magnolia Jean Davis Homecoming Honored During Black History Month
Written By Michelle LeGuerre
UTICA, NY — During Black History Month, the community honors the life and legacy of
Magnolia Jean (Baird) Davis, a pioneering educator,...
NAACP Black History Month Celebration
Join the Utica/Oneida County Branch NAACP to celebrate Black History Month with its annual program hosted by the History Center. 2026 marks 100 years...
Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State Highlights Black History
Albany, NY — As Black History Month approaches, the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) is proud to offer organizations across New...
Mohawk Valley Frontiers Announces Community Service Honorees
By: Michelle LeGuerre
Utica - The Mohawk Valley Frontiers proudly announces its 2026 Community Service
Honorees—Maya Nelson, David Jones, and Carol Croomes BECA Center—along
with Courtney and...
Mohawk Valley Frontiers Announces Dr. Winston Oluwole “Wole” Soboyejo as Keynote Speaker
Whitesboro, NY — Mohawk Valley Frontiers proudly announces Dr. Winston Oluwole
“Wole” Soboyejo, President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, as the keynote speaker for
the 42nd Annual...
Trailblazing Educator Dies in Rome NY
By: Michelle LaGuerre
Rome, NY — The Mohawk Valley community mourns the passing of Florence Viola Miles
Barnett, a pioneering educator, civic leader, and advocate, who...