The Cohens, an observant Jewish family in Rochester, have dedicated their time and effort to founding The Chabad House, a welcoming space for those in RIT’s Jewish community.
Absence & Presence
In 2021, Rochester made national headlines as it surpassed Chicago for its per capita homicide rate, and while many Americans may attribute the spike in gun violence to the pandemic, bail reform, and a sense of lawlessness in urban centers, it is important to note that racial segregation plaguing neighborhoods for decades plays a critical role in the rise of community gun violence across the country.
2016 – Born Again – Nina Peskanov
Born Again By Nina Peskanov Cora Treoir Duncan, Cassi Uberty, and Diana Langton are all middle-aged male to female transgender women who have struggled and fought in order to maintain their true gender identity. All three women are individuals who have overcome heartache and struggle despite the stereotypes and social ignorance forced upon them. It is time for them to …