27-02-2025
Future Ready program talks importance of food in Black culture
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 'Future Ready,' a local college readiness program in Rochester, is celebrating Black History Month with middle and high school students.
Organizers said the program was designed to educate and engage students while letting them explore Black history, culture, and contributions.
Wednesday marked the final celebration of the month, focusing on the significance of food within the Black community.
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'I want them to get out of tonight the legacy even, there's a legacy in everything, even in the food that we eat. It has meaning, it has depth, and it has history,' said Melvin Cross Jr., the administrator for College and Career Readiness at EnCompass, an organization dedicated to providing educational resources and services, including the Future Ready program, to folks in the community.
In addition to learning about the food, students also listened to spoken word poetry inspired by Black history and culture along with a live jazz band to honor the profound influence of Black musicians on American music.
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