rochester (n.y.)

Discussion of the life and work of Rochester area philanthropist, Midge Thomas, who continues the work of her husband, the late Freddie Thomas, in whose honor she created the Freddie Thomas Foundation. Midge still follows the advice of her mother, who told Midge, "Be somebody," and Freddie who told her to continue "making connections." She follows that advice every day with her civic leadership and community building, "a one-woman show acompishing so much from her kitchen table.".

Biography of Anita Cameron of Rochester, N.Y., who has battled the challenges of being Black, autistic, disabled, and a lesbian. Her work has helped to make the world a safer, more accessible place. Her goal is to improve or dismantle systems that unfairly target and dehumanize Black people and the disabled. She continues in her activism, fighting for freedom, equality, and justice.

Discussion of the life and work of Rochester area dancer, storyteller, writer, poet, educator, and teaching artist Almeta Whitis. Through her stories and artistry, she speaks about embracing historical Black genius and how it connects to everyone.

"This book explores the rise of the Black Freedom Struggle in Rochester, NY across the mid-twentieth century. It examines Black migration, politics, rebellions, organizing, and capitalism"--.

Relates details of the life of Austin Steward who started out his life as a slave and eventually became a freeman.

An exploration of African-Americans buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York. Includes such notables as the Douglass family, The Sprague family, the Wycoff family and Dr. Charles T. Lunsford.

In Rochester, New York, in 1896, Louisa Belinda Bellflower defies convention and ignores her brother's warnings by learning to ride a bicycle. Includes a history of bicycling and its connection to the women's rights movement.

The author shares the story of her survival during the Gatumba massacre, despite losing her mother and sister, and how after moving to America she found healing through art and activism.