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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Schenectady County Human Rights Commission hosted its annual Marking Luther King Jr. ceremony on Jan. 16, 2022, featuring a series of local, state and elected officials. The event comes as Congress struggles to pass a series of voting reform measures as states across the country implement laws that would restrict voting access.

Schenectady County

Local leaders reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, local leaders gathered virtually to remember the work of the late… Read more »

Lexis Figuereo leads Black Lives Matter protestors up Broadway in Saratoga Springs as they made their way to City Hall from Congress Park Sunday afternoon.

Saratoga Springs

Schenectady teacher at Saratoga Springs demonstration speaks of BLM invite to schools

A longtime minority teacher in the Schenectady City School District — who said he’s often asked if he really earned a… Read more »