Rochester's March 28 Black Heritage Gala Postponed

Press Release From the City of Rochester: The City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee announced that its annual Black Heritage Gala, which had been scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 28, will be postponed until a later date that is yet to be determined. In addition, the committee is also cancelling this year’s Community and College Gospel Explosion, which was set to take place at First Genesis Baptist Church from 6 – 9 p.m. on April 4.

“For the safety of our community, we have decided to follow the recommendations outlined by the Monroe County Department of Health, which discourages gatherings of more than 50 people at this time,” said City Council President Loretta C. Scott, who also serves as the chairperson of the Black Heritage Committee. “While we plan to reschedule the gala as soon as we are able to do so, it would be very difficult to find another date for the gospel concert since college choirs were
involved. Many of these students are now heading home to finish the semester online.”

Information regarding the new date for the Black Heritage Gala will be announced as soon as possible. For more information concerning either of these events, call 428-9857 or email blackheritage@cityofrochester.gov.

This press release was produced by the City of Rochester. The views expressed here are the author’s own.