Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc) header
Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc) profile picture

Online Black magazine discussing everything important to our community. Join the conversation!

Rochester, NY
Joined September 2011
Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)Photo by Open Mic Rochester (@open_roc)
DISCUSSION Good Morning. With the approach of our next cold front Wednesday, expect rain and thunder with heavy downpours. However, after the front passes it will be fall like Thursday-into the weekend with plenty of sunshine. Enjoy it all! #roc #wny @open_roc
3
3
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
LIVE: NYPD Commissioner makes announcement on police officer at center of Eric Garner case. pscp.tv/w/cCrFnDM3Mzg2fDFMeX…
43
117
13
136
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
Alumna @TiannaManon ’15 helped to relaunch @open_roc, a news organization that is run by and for the black community. The editor-in-chief is using her influence to change how people approach reporting on minority communities. #RIT #ROC bddy.me/2Tu6w3D
There is a potential for some strong storms popping up across the area this afternoon. We are monitoring. #roc #wny #wx @open_roc
Dip out of work a little early tomorrow to catch this convo with these @RochesterChambr stars - your boss won't mind when you bring back real world knowledge on how to harness the power of #socialmedia for your organization. #themoreyouknow 🤔💭 greaterrochesterchamber.com/…
3
1
13
DISCUSSION Good Morning. It will continue less humid, warm and pleasant Friday. Saturday and Sunday a bit warmer but pleasant.. Complete daily Rochester, New York weather forecast from veteran broadcast meteorologist Richard J. McCollough, M.Ed. WeatherPodcast™ #roc @open_roc
6
3
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
🗣✍🏿✨🎙We're proud to announce that we have been nominated for the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists’ Professional Chapter of the Year! This is big news! We're headed to #Miami #Florida for the #NABJ19 national convention and are hoping to bring home the title!
More #NABJ19 News! NABJ Announces the Finalists for our 2019 NABJ Professional and Student Chapters of the Year. #NABJCongrats to our chapters for a great year of programming, service and fundraising. buff.ly/2LLNJj3
3
1
12
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
'Respect': #ArethaFranklin biopic seeking online auditions for young actress to star as a young version of the singer, opposite Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD). Details here: buff.ly/2SNOKaS
DISCUSSION Good Morning. Friday and Saturday will be oppressively hot with heat indices in the low 100s. It is time to cue up the pools, the fans and the Air Conditioning. #roc #wny @open_roc
2
1
DISCUSSION Good Morning. Thursday will be warm and humid, but dry. Friday and Saturday will be oppressively hot with heat indices in the low 100s. It is time to cue up the pools, the fans and the Air Conditioning. #roc #wny @open_roc
2
1
DISCUSSION Good Morning. It will be unsettled with showers and thunderstorms and sunny breaks this week. Expect a few showers & thunderstorms Wednesday with more humidity. Independence Day will be warmer and more humid! Friday will be sultry. Enjoy! #roc #wny @open_roc
DISCUSSION Good Morning. It will be unsettled with showers & thunderstorms and sunny breaks this week. Independence Day will be warm and humid! Friday will be sultry. Enjoy! #roc #wny @open_roc #rocwx
4
3
A young entrepreneur and philanthropist. Young people please read this. @soulphoodie @open_roc
This quoted post is unavailable.
3
8
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
In the people's hands now: Referendum vote on November 5 for the Rochester Police Accountability Board.
Next week, @RochesterNYPD @LaRonSingletary will officially take office as Chief. We asked him about the Police Accountability Board, residency for not only him but ALL officers and marijuana arrests. See what he had to say: openmicroc.com/rpd-chief-lar…
1
1
3
I'll be there. RT @open_roc: Meet all of the candidates running for office in Rochester and Monroe County! Our Editor @TiannaManon is moderating @rochesteracts public forum on Tuesday. Details: openmicroc.com/event/roc-act…
1
3
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
Are you a Huey Newton, Stokely Carmichael or Assata Shakur? 🤔 Take this quiz to find out ✊🏿 buff.ly/2Gwz0oo
Alabama Historians Say The Last Known Slave Ship To U.S. Has Been Found #slaveryarchive #twitterstorians n.pr/2X2A5tM
1
48
2
70
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
Thank you to @open_roc for featuring our national endorsement from @RealJusticePAC. I'm committed to creating a fairer and more collaborative District Attorney's office in Monroe County.
1
4
10
Good Morning. A slow moving area of low pressure will bring periods of light rain and chilly temperatures early Tuesday, but it continues to move east. We should see some breaks in the rain by afternoon. #roc #wny #wx @open_roc
3
1
Open Mic Rochester retweeted
Don’t miss your opportunity to catch this! Get ya tickets @TheLittleRoch’s website. #1TakeFF #MediaMatters @open_roc @OneTakeFilmFest
Have you checked out the @OneTakeFilmFest yet? Saturday's screening of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is an exciting reason to purchase tickets today! Our EIC @TiannaManon will panel with @wocart585 openmicroc.com/editor-in-chi…
1
5