05/12/2026
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday this week for Historically Speaking, a powerful two-day experience exploring the legacy, memory, and ongoing impact of the Black church.
“Historically Speaking” brings together community members, scholars, and leaders to honor sacred traditions while equipping a new generation to preserve them. Through workshops, exhibitions, and public conversations, this series invites us to reflect on how faith, memory, and justice intersect across time.
All events are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged; https://www.crcds.edu/historicallyspeaking
Tuesday, May 12
Holding Sacred Things: Preserving the Legacy of the Black Church
📍 Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church
Learn practical ways to preserve stories, traditions, and sacred artifacts, including hands-on training in collecting oral histories using everyday tools.
Wednesday, May 13
This Far by Faith: Race, Religion, and Rochester Then and Now
📍 Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity
Explore the 1969 Black Student Caucus Lock Out and its lasting impact, followed by a dynamic conversation on race, faith, and public life featuring faith and community leaders
🔗 Register: https://www.crcds.edu/historicallyspeaking
