YGB Honoree Dr. Afia Wilson of MVHS
Photographs courtesy of Young Gifted and Black
It was with great honor and appreciation that I journeyed to NYC Queens, Terrace on the Park to...
Letter to The Editor
Written By: Chris Sunderlin
Utica, NY
Crosswalks for Museums, Not for Children
Walk around any Rust Belt city and you can tell exactly who is valued by...
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....
We Don’t Have Too Many Nonprofits. We Have Too Many Gatekeepers.
By Chris Sunderlin
“We already have too many nonprofits.”
It sounds pragmatic. Responsible. Strategic.
It’s none of those things.
What we have too many of are people who...
Utica University’s Films on Thursday series continues on January 29
UTICA — Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series continues on January 29 at 7:00pm with the movie, What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears?
The...
My fathers battle with housing discrimination in the early 1950’s
by Cassandra Harris-Lockwood
https://uticaphoenix.net/my-fathers-battle-with-housing-discrimination-in-the-early-1950s/
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC Mayor race
by Shawn King - from November 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani—A Muslim, a Man, and a Mayor This Nation Has Never Seen Before
He beat a dynasty...
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood Nominated for Lifetime Achievement
The Board of Directors of For The Good, Inc. and Phoenix Radio, Inc. are
proud to announce the nomination of their president and CEO, Cassandra
Harris-Lockwood,...
Sen. Griffo hosting electronics recycling drop-off
New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-C-Rome, announced today that he is partnering with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental...
Lincoln Davies Building Supply Opens New Design Showroom
New Hartford, NY - July 8, 2025 – Lincoln Davies Building Supply is delighted to announce the grand opening of its new Design Showroom,...