City of Rochester honors Black History Month with gospel concert

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester began its 2026 Black Heritage Committee Event Series with a gospel concert on Wednesday.

Held within the City Hall Atrium, the event invited the community for an afternoon of music performed by local musicians, including Strings for Success, a group comprised of fourth through sixth-graders playing string instruments.

Students from Strings for Success played a selection of African American songs that reflect a rich heritage and cultural traditions…

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