Black Lives Rally unifies Troy community
Last Sunday, I attended the Troy Rally for Black Lives and it was an incredibly moving experience. Being a part of a crowd of 11,000 voices left me sitting…
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Photo Gallery: Troy Black Lives Rally, 6/7/2020
Around 11,000 people joined together at Riverfront Park in Troy on Sunday, June 7 to rally for Black Lives. Triggered by the recent murder of George Floyd at…
Local Artist Adds Beauty and Messages of Support to Boarded Up Business
If you've driven past Northeastern Fine Jewelry on Western Avenue recently, you've seen the murals painted by local artist Kendra Farstad. Flowers, a peace…
The Music Industry Observes Black Out Tuesday
On Tuesday, June 2, a number of major players in the music industry will observe a ‘Black Out Tuesday,’ refraining from work in solidarity with the nationwide…
Black Lives Matter March Peacefully Shows Albany’s Heart
It was a beautiful day to go to Washington Park, and thousands showed up. It wasn't to play frisbee, or get a tan. The showing was a show of solidarity for the…