For Anna and Rosetta: Representation through Public Art
Last year, I read a piece written by Rachel Y. DeGuzman about Anna Murray Douglass, the first wife of Frederick […]
A Bittersweet Goodbye: Insecure Comes To An End
To say goodbye to a show like Insecure is so bittersweet After five amazing seasons, Insecure has come to an […]
The Kids Are Alright, Even If We Don’t Want Kids Ourselves
I don’t know if I want to have kids. Ever. This feeling has evolved for me over the years. When […]
The Sad Lesson of Gabby Petito and Jelani Day
A devastating truth: thousands of people go missing every year and are never heard from again. Another devastating truth: missing […]
The World Will Never Love Fat, Black Women/MaGes
Society does not and will never serve Black fat women and MaGes (Marginalized Genders). Physically we will never meet the […]
Whose Opinion About Simone Biles Matters?
Image Credit: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil made available through Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Brazil Misogyny and bigotry on view It […]
Shamicka Joseph’s Journey to Mental Wellness
About Black Women ROC! nominee, Shamicka Joseph Shamicka was the first born child in her family, and as is usual […]
Tara Banks: If You Push, I Will Pull
Introducing Black Women ROC! nominee, Tara Banks Tara’s nephew was killed by Rochester police the day before our interview. Her […]
Tiffany Porter and her Quest for Radical Honesty
About Black Women ROC! nominee, Tiffany Porter Described as “a tremendous leader, willing to grow and learn,” by one of […]
Black Women ROC! 2021 | What to Expect
Recognizing the Black women who break barriers In its 5th year, Black Women ROC! is an annual digital media campaign […]
Black Women to Celebrate in Rochester as Women’s History Month Comes to an End
Women’s History Month is a time to showcase women and their contributions to society. Oftentimes, the month has a focus […]
Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future
Youth Activist Sarah Adams Is Hope for The Future I have faith in the future because of students like Sarah […]
Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength
Black Womxn Are More Than Their Strength Calling a Black womxn strong is not a compliment. That might sound strange […]
Black Women Roc 2020! Spotlight #1: Dr. Celia McIntosh
We are pleased to spotlight Dr. Celia McIntosh for our Black Women Roc! 2020 campaign About Dr. Celia McIntosh Dr. […]
How One Musician is Helping People Across the Community
A 540Monthly Membership ensures that 540WMain is able to create and curate low cost/high impact educational content and programming rooted […]
The Joy & Beauty of Black Women
A 540Monthly Membership ensures that we are able to create and curate low cost/high impact educational content and programming rooted […]
November Featured Artist Spotlight + Interview | Shakiyla
We are pleased to spotlight Shakiyla our November Featured Artist The Gallery at 540WMain will showcase Shakiyla’s art at an […]
Black Women Roc Spotlight + Interview | Davanique Collier
We are pleased to spotlight Davanique Collier for 2019’s Black Women Roc! campaign About Davanique Davanique is extremely passionate about lifting […]
Special Announcement | Black Women Roc! Finalists 2019
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 Black Women Roc! Campaign All month long 540WMain has featured […]
Artists Talk Spotlight featuring Cocoa Rae David | Why We Need Art, Diversity, & Culture June 8th
540 is thrilled to partner with Rochester Artist Collaborative for the inaugural “Artists Talk” Event Saturday June 8th // 2pm-4pm Douglass […]