Utica Community Votes Selects 95.5FM as Top Radio Station in Utica
For the second consecutive year Utica Community Votes has selected Phoenix Radio, "The Heat", with its #1 Platinum status, coming in First Place out...
Watch Night for Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation
A facsimile of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, a gift from the New York State Museum, will be on exhibit at the National Abolition Hall...
Reparations Commission offered presentations & invites public comments and testimony
By Natalie Williams
The New York State Reparations Commissioners received a wonderful turn out for their event hosted at the Carol L. Crooms BECA Center...
“Y” Kid Returns to His Roots for Global Movement
Rome, NY – The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announces the addition of Rome, New York native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day...
Public Hearing on Reparations Remedies – at BECA Center on Dec. 9, 2025
by Richelle Carey
I’m reaching out to offer Dr. Seanelle Hawkins, Chair of the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, for an interview or feature.
For...
Project 2025 Impacts on Black Communities
https://issuu.com/congressionalblackcaucusfoundation/docs/cpar_project_2025_fact_sheet?fr=sY2Q0MDc0NjU5MjM
https://uticaphoenix.net/project-2025-imp…lack-communities/
New York State Senate Honors Kevin Byrd
Award winning Actor Kevin Byrd has been Honored with a Special Proclamation Award by The New York State Senate on behalf of New York...
House Republicans Shoot Down Proposed Law to Protect Americans From Being Deported, And No...
News By Lawrence Ware Published October 21, 2025
Republicans are laying the groundwork for the President to deport Black folks. We cannot let them do...
Albany, Syracuse Elects First Black Women Mayors in Historic Double Victory!
By Asheea Smith
Published November 7, 2025
Albany and Syracuse just made history, electing Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and Sharon Owens, respectively, as the first Black...
“Jackie Robinson and Black Military Service, WWII to Today”
NEW YORK, NY — The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) and the Jackie Robinson Museum are partnering for a powerful, one-night-only event exploring the enduring legacy...