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FIGHTING FOR BARBERS: Council VP Lighfoot is also President of the United Professional Barbers and Cosmetologists Association in Rochester.
Lightfoot Submits Over 1000 Signatures to Reopen Barber Rochester Shops Council Vice President Willie J. Lightfoot, who also serves as the President of the United Professional Barbers and Cosmetologists Association (UPBCA), submitted 1,022 signatures to Governor Cuomo asking that barber shops and other businesses in the appearance enhancement industry be reopened. This list of signatories is comprised of industry workers, their clients, and other business owners impacted by the shut-down. “We wish to ensure that all New Yorkers are safe, but we must recognize that viral spread has not been linked to appearance enhancement industry establishments. Many businesses are following guidance issued by the State and exercising extreme caution when working with customers, “ said Lightfoot. “We also must recognize that a disproportionate number of businesses that have been shut down are minority owned and located in the City. We must do everything we can to help them and ensure that workers and customers remain safe.” The petition, signed by over 1,000, included 288 Appearance Enhancement Business Owners and those who rent booths in businesses.
Black Physicians Network to Host Black Doctors for Black Lives Virtual Gala
The Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester will host its "Black Doctors for Black Lives" virtual gala Friday, December 11 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. View on 13WHAMABC. “Just 5% of America’s physicians are Black,” a statement from the organization points out. “This lack of diversity results in increased health disparities. We need more Black doctors. Please join us for our virtual gala and help us affect change in our community.”
Police Accountability Board Meetings Held Virtually
The last two Police Accountability Board regular Board Meetings for month will take place December 10 and 17. All Board meetings will be held virtually via Zoom in light of the state and local rules regarding the pandemic. These meetings can be watched live on the Board’s YouTube page, which can be accessed at this link: https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCbTkxcH8SQYccMC5DxTrKCw/. •Thursday, December 10 6:30 PM - Regularly scheduled Board Meeting streamed live on YouTube. •Thursday, December 17 6:30 PM - Regularly scheduled Board Meeting streamed live on YouTube. A full list of the City’s public meetings can be found at https://www.cityofrochester.gov/publicmeetings/
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