RIA’s Summer International picnic, Thursday, July 13, 6pm at Silver Lake West shelter (by the fire station) Hosted by Mayor Brede’s International Affairs committee and RIA. Newly arrived internationals and students as well as those who have been with us for many years are welcome to attend. No charge. Bring your families and some food […]

Beginning at 6PM: We will again sponsor a unit in the parade. IMAA and Catholic Charities will join as we celebrate World Refugee Day. All internationals are welcome to walk with us. RCTC international students will be there. A drummer and musicians would be very welcome. Marcella and Gary Nixon will be in charge of […]

The RIA Summer 2006 edition of our newletter is now available for download here.

This year marks the 141st anniversary of Juneteenth nationally, and the 3rd annual Rochester Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last 250,000 slaves in Texas were freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Often known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth remembers the tragedy of slavery and the promise of freedom.
When: Sunday, […]