Christy Blade
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Past articles by Christy:
'I’ve learned from RISE to never say never'
Meet RISE Scholar Helen Girma. → Read More
'I see happiness in people showcasing their culture'
Meet RISE Scholar Anushka Kollengode. → Read More
“RISE isn't a safe place, it's a BRAVE space”
Meet RISE Scholar Darian Du. → Read More
'I would like to explore the world'
Meet RISE Scholar Favor Omoijuanfo. → Read More
'RISE gave me the power to stand out'
Meet RISE Scholar Alizeh Rizvi. → Read More
'Teachers and law firms treated me differently'
Local business owner and community volunteer Opal Richards is the kind of person you would want on your side when navigating stressful life transitions. She is kind, soft spoken and compassionate, putting others quickly at ease. But don’t let her gentle nature fool you. She can be fierce and determined when representing those most vulnerable at her law firm, Opal Richards Law. Are you originally… → Read More
Get to know… Omar Nur
"I had to work to support my family here and abroad." → Read More
Get to Know… Kia Pearson
Are you originally from the Rochester area? If not, what led you here? I am originally from Michigan, the automotive state. I transplanted here once I finished my nursing degree to work for Mayo Clinic. What do you like best about Rochester? I love that Mayo Clinic is here. It is amazing having the world’s leading hospital right in our backyard. What changes do you think still need to be made? I… → Read More
Get to Know… Stephanie Whitehorn
Are you originally from the Rochester area? If not, what led you here? I am originally from Linden, New Jersey. My family moved to Rochester in 1997 when IBM transferred my father's employment here. What do you like best about Rochester? This city affords me the ability to provide a good quality of life for my children. By this I mean we are able to live in safe neighborhoods and my children are… → Read More
From dyslexia diagnosis to Mayo Clinic scientist
Being one of the smallest children in the class and not being able to read made her the target of a lot of teasing and bullying. → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Dr. Joy Balls-Berry, part 2
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More
'It was a complete assault on the Black family that bought in the neighborhood'
After moving to southeast Minnesota, Dr. Joy Balls-Berry and her husband experienced several incidents that were potentially racist, being followed in the store and comments like “There’s not many of yous around here is there?” and “She won’t last a year.” → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Dr. Joy Balls-Berry, part 1
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More
'Excuses are not acceptable anymore'
When opportunities for grants are available, many of the people Burks works with steer away from organizations and government entities. → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Tawonda Burks, part 2
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More
'People aren’t blind to what is happening, it is just being ignored'
While some things have changed over the years and Rochester has become more diverse, many people of color still face the same culture shock moving to Rochester. → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Tawonda Burks
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Wale Elegbede, Part 2
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More
'Sometimes I get teary-eyed when I think about what I’ve had to overcome'
Growing up, Elegbede had great positive role models, instilling in him a spirit of service and taking care of others. → Read More
Listen: The Other Side of the Table with Wale Elegbede, Part 1
Two former co-workers, one Black, one white, have friendly and informative discussions across the table. → Read More