Urban League of Rochester

10/06/2026

Join Jamie Warren at the 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit on November 2 for her insightful session: “Interrupting Racism Through Equitable Accountability: Reimagining Discipline as Support.”

Explore how bias influences corrective practices, examine the distinction between equity and equality in employee relations, and learn practical strategies for coaching, feedback, and difficult conversations. Gain tools to foster accountability that strengthens trust, promotes belonging, and advances racial equity while supporting employee success and organizational excellence.

Don't miss this session on November 2 at 2:00 PM in Regency Ballroom B at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

Purchase tickets today: https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit

10/05/2026

Join Jeanette Adams-Price, Syd Bell, Tay Porter-Jourdain, and Shane Wiegand at the 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit on November 2 for their empowering session: “From Bystander to Upstander: Practical Tools for Interrupting Harm and Building a Culture of Belonging.”

Ever frozen when a colleague made a racist or harmful remark? You aren't alone. In this interactive introductory workshop, we move past the silence. This session equips you with a culturally responsive protocol to effectively and equitably address and interrupt harm.

Don't miss this session on November 2 at 2:00 PM in Regency Ballroom A at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

Purchase tickets today: https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit

10/03/2026

Join Deborah Campbell at the 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit on November 2 for her transformative session: “Belonging by Design: Advancing Equity Through Strategy, Culture, & Outcomes that Matter.”

This session will equip leaders with the language and tools to lead inclusively. Understand how power shapes culture, practice multi-partiality in decision-making, and navigate missteps with accountability rather than defensiveness.

Don't miss this session on November 2 at 3:05 PM in Regency Ballroom B at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

Purchase tickets today: https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit

10/02/2026

Join Ivy Caldwell at the 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit on November 2 for her interactive session: “Unmuted.”

This session will introduce the Name It to Tame It framework and a live Three-Step Reset practice, helping youth learn the difference between reacting from an old wound and responding from solid ground. Leave with language for what you carry, one pattern you are ready to interrupt, and a tool you can use immediately.

Don't miss this session on November 2 at 10:00 AM in the Café on Main at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

Purchase tickets today: https://www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit

10/02/2026

In this week's Interrupter Newsletter:

- Health outreach in the Clifford Ave Neighborhood

- Community input on gun violence data hub

- National Urban League celebrates 116 years

- and more!

Read the Interrupter: https://mailchi.mp/ulr/the-interrupter-newsletter-october-1-2026?e=d2ef1f30a7

Join our mailing list and read past Interrupters: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=a539ce211399f845bf23b785e&id=687321f226

10/01/2026

Join Barbara Grosh at the 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit on November 2 for her educational session: “More Voices, More Choices: How Ranked Choice Voting Can Strengthen Democracy in Rochester and Statewide.”

New York State's elections face low participation, noncompetitive races, and a system that leaves millions without real representation. Discover how ranked choice voting and all-access primaries could address this – strengthening our democracy.

Don't miss this session on November 2 at 2:00 PM in the Frederick Douglass Room at the Hyatt Regency Rochester.

Purchase tickets today: www.urbanleagueroc.org/interrupt-racism-summit

10/01/2026

There is still time to register for tomorrow's Speaker Series session!

https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvltnY51nMwDUbzqQs0vDFZSQa13x90iX7pYO64KWoQygYWNvBwJ~ArqWM0QOaUaUhk5wBFKX78iFCaYnLMenGnyPzWzKMUk0LL8dEcu_jtCyrw?lmt=1790266782000

INTERRUPT RACISM™ Speaker Series: Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom

Join the Monroe County Board of Election Commissioners for a discussion to better understand voting laws, procedures, and security measures. This presentation goes beyond the basics to clarify facts and dispel myths. This session will provide you with the knowledge to make informed decisions on Election Day and protect your right to vote.

Register today: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AvltnY51nMwDUbzqQs0vDFZSQa13x90iX7pYO64KWoQygYWNvBwJ~ArqWM0QOaUaUhk5wBFKX78iFCaYnLMenGnyPzWzKMUk0LL8dEcu_jtCyrw?lmt=1789412534000

09/25/2026

On September 22, RASE members met at MCC Downtown for an evening of collaboration. We kicked things off with get-to-know-you bingo, heard CART updates from the Urban League, reflected on progress, and shared ideas for future actions.

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed!

To learn more about the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) and Community Advancing Recommendations Teams (CARTs), please visit rocRASE.com or email [email protected].

09/24/2026

In this week's Interrupter Newsletter:

- 7th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit Keynote Speaker

- Hispanic Heritage Month

- Steps to Success Rochester

- and more!

Read the Interrupter: https://mailchi.mp/ulr/the-interrupter-newsletter-september-24-13871946?e=d2ef1f30a7

Subscribe or read past Interrupters: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=a539ce211399f845bf23b785e&id=687321f226

09/24/2026