Challenger Community News August 26, 2015

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AUGUST 26, 2015 • F R E E

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PRIMARY DAY Candidates for Fillmore and Masten Engage in Spirited Exchange in Recent Debate - Page 3

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Buffalo’s Beloved ‘Brother Bell’ to be Honored for Over Six Decades of Service PG. 7

“The Big Leaf”: New Comedy Series Written, Produced & Directed by Buffalo Native Dorian Forbes PG. 8

“I’m begging you… If you know something please come forward.” Mayor Warren’s Plea in the Wake Shooting PG. 2

Buffalo State Appoints Jevon Hunter to Prestigious Endowed Chair in Urban Education PG. 12

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

“I’m begging you… if you know something please come forward…”

Mayor Lovely Warren’s plea after seven people were shot, killing three dead after a community basketball game.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Three people are dead after seven people were shot after a basketball game at a Rochester Boys and Girls Club late last Wednesday night.

A car drove by and at least one of the occupants in the car fired shots from the automobile nto the crowd that had gathered after a basketball game at the Boys and Girls Club, according to police, who responded to the scene on Genesee Street at 11:19 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls.

Authorities are still looking for the shooter or shooters and a $10,000 reward still stands for any information leading to an arrest.

"I'm begging you, I'm asking you, in this community, if you know something please come forward," Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren said. Clearly its going to take the community to solve it.

Outrage remains throughout the city over the shootings, echoed by the faith community. Members of the Mayor Warren United Christian Leadership Ministry were joined by area residents in calling for an end to the violence.

The ministers say they need to step up intervention strategies with youth groups, have anti-violence and anti-bullying programs in schools, and get parents involved in their children's lives. They believe that will help put an end to Black-on-Black crime.

"Black lives must matter to Black people. Black lives must matter not just when law enforcement officers take a life, but when another Black person takes a life. We can no longer tolerate that," said Rev. Lewis Stewart, United Christian Leadership Ministries.

Twenty-six people were shot in Rochester in July. Twentyone people were shot in June, August has 10 shootings to date.

With a total of 142 shootings to date, Rochester is on pace to log more shootings than in any year since 2006, when 276 people were shot.

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Syracuse saw an eruption of violence — 10 shootings in four separate incidents.

The Central New York City has seen a spate of gun violence, and is now on a pace for a 30 percent increase in shootings over last year. -Source: Various news and wire repots.

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AroundTown

Rochester City School District School Board Candidates Forum A Rochester City School District Board Candidates Forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26 at Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church, located at 32 York Street. Hosted by FR=EE, Race and Education Action and Change Work Group & United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York, Inc. For more information contact Co-Facilitators of the Race And Education Action &Change Work Group Rev. Judith Davis at (585) 261-1180 or 583484@aol.com or Mr. Fred Tanksley @ (585) 764-1213 or ftanksle@rochester.rr.com

11th Annual Hanover Projects Picnic *A Soft opening of the exhibit by renowned Buffalo painter, printmaker, muralist, writer and illustrator, WILLIAM Y. COPPER will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. (artist reception to be announced) at The Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. For more info call (585) 562-2145. *A Celebration of Son House: Geva Theatre Center presents “Journey to the Son: A Celebration of Son House” from August 26 - August 29 featuring music, theatre, film, audio recordings, storytelling and lectures to celebrate Rochester’s adopted son, Eddie “Son” House. For more information call (585) 2324382. *Judah BBQ, Friday, August 28 from 11 a.m. until its all gone; $12 combo, $10 ribs, $8 chicken; Calvary Spiritual Church, 25 Morgan St. Rochester; to order: (585)254-5440 or (585) 880-2781; we deliver. *The Eighth Annual Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz Fest, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 28, 29 & Sept. 3,4,5 at the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Ave., in Rochester.

The event has expanded this year to a full-length play the opening week of the festival, followed the next week by jazz and gospel music along with one-act plays. Admission ranges from $12 to $20, with discounts for tickets purchased in advance. A $40 theatre package is also available, which includes all access to both weeks of the festival including the opening night reception. For tickets or more details, call Mood Makers Books at (585) 271-7010 or go to www.muccc.org. -Kevin

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The Men of Hanover will present their 11th Annual Hanover Projects Picnic on Labor Day Sept 7 from 12 noon until we can’t party anymore!

This year we will be honoring Johnhifer Crittenden aka BooBoo with the “HitMan” Of The Year Award. There will be games, music, food and entertainment so bring the whole family for a day of free fun! We are asking for any donations to be dropped off at the Quick Self Storage and Hauling office at 412 Clifford Ave. for more info, contact Poncho 284-7417 or Kenny at 797-3413.

Hands Off Boys Academy!

On Thursday, August 27, parents, students and members from the Metro Justice Quality Education Committee will be meeting with the Rochester City School District to protest a recent decision. The District has plans to move some students from the highly successful Boys Academy. Presently the Academy is housed at School #9 in the southwest section of Rochester, New York. The District wants to move the students to the Leadership Academy for Boys located in Charlotte.

While letters were recently sent out to the parents alerting them of the move, some parents feel they were not involved in the decision making process early enough as mandated in the New York State Education Law. Eamonn Scanlon,Alliance Education Coordinator at Metro Justice states, “The parents are united in opposing this decision, and it is up to the District to respect their rights BEFORE a decision of this magnitude is executed.”

Parents will be meeting with board commissioners during the general board meeting on that day at 6:30pm., 131 West Board Street.

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Challenger Community News • August 26,2015

AREA BRIEFS NAN to Host Primary Election Candidates Forum

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! Mayor Byron W. Brown spent an evening outside with neighbors and police as part of National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

“I thank all city residents who came out tonight and who care deeply about keeping our City safe, ” He said.Buffalo joined more than 16,000 communities across the country for National Night Out 2015 held annually the first Tuesday in August.

The Charter School Of Inquiry Ribbon Cutting And Grand Opening The Charter School of Inquiry (CSI) invites the public to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Thursday, August 27 at 2pm that will feature remarks

by Buffalo Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Helene Kramer, CSI Board Chair and Dr. Bridgitte Griffin, Head of School.This is a momentous event, as the school’s goal of opening on August 31 with approximately 150 students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 will finally be realized. CSI is the newest charter school and the only one authorized to open in Buffalo this year. Each year another grade will be added for a total of 350 children in grades K-6.CSI is located at 404 Edison Street. For more information, call 716-833-3250 or visit www.charterschoolofinquiry.org.

The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Action Network (NAN) will host a community forum to familiarize Buffalo voters with the balloted candidates for the city’s upcoming primary election during a Primary Election Candidates Forum from 6 – 8 p.m. at Delaine Waring AME Church, Fellowship Hall, 680 Swan Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Primary Election Day, is Thursday, September 10.

Orchard Community Grand Opening Ceremony On August 29 the Orchard Community Initiative will host a Grand Opening Ceremony, in conjunction with a Community Day Celebration and official announcement of the opening of its office in the Johnny B. Wiley Stadium at 1100 Jefferson Ave. The day’s events will begin at 12 Noon and end approximately 4 p.m. with the Grand Opening Ceremony to start at 12:30 p.m.

Youth Empowerment & Family Fun Day Event Buffalo Making A Difference Youth Program, a division of the United Black Men’s Think Tank of Buffalo, Inc., will host the City of Buffalo’s first annual “ Youth Empowerment & Family Fun Day Event” in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, on Saturday, September 12 from 11a.m. till 6 p.m..

Buffalo Making A Difference Youth Program is seeking corporate and business sponsors to help off set the cost of this free community centered event. For sponsorship and vendor information, please contact Mr. Hosie Arnold, Think Tank President at 884-3312 as soon as possible.

THE CANDIDATES: (L-R) For Masten, Sharon Belton Cottman, LaMone Gipson and Ulysses O. Wingo. For Fillmore, Joesph A. Mascia, David Franczyk and Samuel A. Herbert.

Countdown to Primary Day

Candidates for Fillmore and Masten Engage in spirited exchange in recent debate. Primary Election Day is Thursday, September 10!

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ast Thursday’s debate between Fillmore Council candidates was as entertaining as it was substantive. It pretty much narrowed down to the two challengers – Samuel A. Herbert and Joesph A. Mascia – making their case to oust incumbent David A. Franczyk who’s held that seat for 29 years.

The debate between the Masten District hopefuls – Sharon Belton Cottman, LaMone Gipson and Ulysses O. Wingo - was considerably more civil, but spirited; clearly distinguishing the basic differences between the candidates on issues of importance to a district which is largely African American and the most neglected.

The debate was held in the Burchfeld Penney Art Center and hosted by the Association of Black Journalists in conjunction with Burchfield Penney.

-Opening Statements, The NWord and Other IssuesMascia, eager to get past the controversial issue brought about by his use of the “n-word” to describe several public and elected officials – including the mayor, used his opening statement to apologize. “Everyday since, I’ve apologized and will work daily to regain your trust.” He was later asked about the use of the word again – as were the other candidates. Mascia apologized once more – this time citing his work with minorities in public housing over the years. “I made a mistake and accepted that mistake.”

Incumbent Franczyk said the best things are yet to come for Fillmore and that his legislative record is proof of that.

As far as the n-word – he said a person who uses it lacks “compassion, education … and maturity..” He went on the cite examples of diversity

now going on in his district.

Herbert was the only one who actually used the word (for impact) saying he was “raised specifically to never refer to Black people in that manner and “ taught that use of the word was derogatory and disrespectful.”

Mascia emerged literally unscathed despite the media firestorm in the wake of the controversy and calls for him to resign from the Housing Authority board and to drop out of the race for Fillmore.

-Issues Facing FillmoreThings started to heat up when the candidates were asked what they saw as the biggest issue facing the Fillmore district.

Franczyk cited public safety. “Everybody wants a clean, safe neighborhood,” but “the most troubling thing” he said was gun violence. He pointed to a gun intercept program he initiated, and more police presence, as deterrents. Poverty and unemployment were some of root causes he said.

In response to the question – both Herbert and Mascia took aim at Franczyk.

“The number one concern I’m told is that they can’t contact their council person when they need help…when they call his office all they get is ‘he’ll get back in touch and you never do,” Herbert said alluding to the incumbent.

“When one is in the same seat for 29 years one becomes lackadaisical.” He later labeled Franczyk “toxic.”

Mascia said Fillmore District, under Franczyk, has seen a “steady decline for the past 28 years. He said there has been no new construction and that there was need to increase opportunities for all those in the district – which is 50% non-White. Poor police protection and vacant houses that needed to be demolished,

were also issues he said.

-Lack of African Americans on Construction JobsBoth Herbert and Mascia acknowledged that there was a lack of African Americans on construction jobs in the city. Herbert said in addition to meeting with community stakeholders to get a better feel for how to resolve the problem, he was going to study the budget and find out where the money is going.

Mascia said there are already laws on the books but “we need to put teeth in the rules” and force contractors to comply or refuse them the contract.

Franczyk, responding to criticism by his opponents, said that he has actually sponsored resoultions to help minorities. Franczyk said he’s been told that Herbert” “has been an impediment to progress” in the district. Turning to Mascia, he accused him of being “sued over and over again for not paying his employees” when he had his business. He then brought out Mascia’s personal business. In 2009 he said, Mascia and his wife made a combined salary of $130,000 while living in Marine Drive Apartments public housing. Mascia responded that most of his financial problems were related to his failed businesses and quipped: “I am running for council – not Pope.”

-Broadway Market, Dilapidated Buildings and MoreThe candidates were asked to comment on the future of the Broadway Market – which led back to the discussion of the poor condition of the district’s infrastructure.

Mascia said that millions have been thrown into the Market “but with no results.”

One solution to the market’s Continued Page 12

Did America support Malcolm X? Did America support Nelson Mandela and the ANC? No. But Fidel and the Cuban people did.

Today America returns to Cuba, raising the red, white and blue..

Oh say, can you see? Pictured above, Malcolm and Fidel.

Fidel Castro and Cubans Played Major Role in Helping Black People Fight Colonialism and White Supremacy PART 2 CONCLUSION

Castro Supported Black American Business

When he came to New York in 1960 for a United Nations meeting, Castro got upset at the management of the hotel where he was staying, the Shelburne. Dissatisfied, the Cuban leader packed his bags and stormed out of the hotel with his entourage. They went to the Theresa Hotel in Harlem, where he thought people would be more sympathetic with his cause. He drew large crowds of Harlemites as he famously leaned out of the window of the hotel and waved to Black residents.

Cuba Offers Free Medical School to Blacks

In 2000 Castro announced that Cuba would provide free medical training to hundreds of low-income Americans.

The late Rev. Lucius Walker, former executive director of the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization, the New York-based group that facilitates the program stateside, said Castro’s scholarship offer wouldn’t be necessary if American medical schools opened their doors wider to disadvantaged minorities.

“Cuba didn’t create the disContinued Page 12

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LOCAL + NATIONAL + WORLD

Lawsuit Details Brutal Attack on Innocent Man by Shreveport Cops Who Allegedly Beat and Sodomized Him

West Africa Almost Ebola Free!

Here’s some great news out of West Africa: according to the World Health Organization, the outbreak is down to its last couple of cases, with no new cases reported since early August.

BY: KIRSTEN WEST SAVALI The Root

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Houston man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Shreveport, La., and several police officers who he alleges falsely arrested and brutalized him, including sodomizing him with a nightstick while he was in the back of a patrol car, the Shreveport Times reports.

According to the lawsuit, Desmond Lewis was walking away from Walgreens Pharmacy on the evening of July 12, 2014, when he was approached by two police officers (identified in the lawsuit as Officer Bordelon and Officer Owen) in a patrol car.

They were allegedly in the area responding to a burglary call and demanded that Lewis come toward the vehicle.

Lewis alleges that he ran away out of fear and that Bordelon and Owen, along with a third officer identified in the lawsuit as Officer Hayes, chased him “without cause.” Once they caught up to him, they allegedly took him down with a “straight-arm bar tactic” and handcuffed him.

According to the lawsuit, the officers admitted that Lewis was not the suspect they were looking for in the area. Still, they allegedly insisted that he must be arrested for something, since they had used force in apprehending and detaining him.

It got even worse from there.

After pushing Lewis face-first into a patrol car, Officer Bordelon allegedly punched Lewis several times in the face without provocation and beat him across the legs with his nightstick. It was then that Bordelon is reported to have sodomized Lewis, who was then facedown in the patrol car.

Lewis was allegedly bleeding so profusely through his shorts that after he received medical attention from paramedics with the Shreveport Fire Department, they recommended that he be transported by ambulance to the Louisiana State University hospital for “required treatment.”

Despite allegedly being brutalized, Lewis was charged with resisting arrest and battery of a police officer. Though the charges were subsquently dismissed, he spent 40 days in jail before he was released.

Lewis, who suffered “physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability and loss of normal life,” claims that the officers violated his Fourth Amendment (which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires that any warrant be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause) and 14th Amendment (which requires that all born and naturalized U.S. citizens have equal protection under the law, including freed slaves and their descendants) rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Lewis is seeking damages on all that are allowed by law, including compensatory and punitive damages, costs and attorney’s fees, and a trial by jury on all issues that are triable.

GAZA STILL SUFFERS: A year after the halt to hostilities between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Aug. 26, 2014, not a single one of the nearly 18,000 homes destroyed or severely damaged in Gaza is habitable. About 12 percent of their owners have been approved to rebuild through the complex Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism created by the United Nations, Israel and the Palestinian Authority, but just under 4 percent — 719 families as of Saturday — have actually purchased cement or other materials.The slow pace is attributed to Palestinian political infighting, Israel’s involvement in approving projects and participants, and a lack of funds. International donors have sent about $340 million of the $2.5 billion they pledged for Gaza’s reconstruction last fall, and much of that was spent on removing rubble, on temporary housing for 100,000 displaced residents or on minor repairs.

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The organization and local health officials are moving aggressively against potential cases as they track down and isolate the last identified patients currently infected with the disease:

Congressman Stokes

Louis Stokes, Ohio’s 1st Black Congressman Dies at Age 90 Louis Stokes, Ohio’s first Black Congressman, died last week (August 18) at the age of 90.The political icon passed away on Tuesday after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer.

Former U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, who in 1968 became the first black member of Congress elected from Ohio, died on Tuesday at the age of 90 after a brave battle with lung and brain cancer, WBNS10TV reports.

Born in Cleveland, the iconic politician served 30 years in Congress before retiring in 1999. During his tenure, Stokes sat on the House Appropriations Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.

He was the chairman of the House Select Committee on Assassinations that assessed the deaths of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the news station notes. Stokes also chaired the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.

His family released a statement following his death: Our family is mourning the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and close confidant. He died peacefully with Jay, his wife of 55 years, at his side. During his illness, he confronted it as he did life— with bravery and strength. He was always guided by faith, while embracing the prayers and well wishes of family, friends and constituents.

We are grateful for the cards, prayers and words of comfort during this difficult time.

The Ebola response has moved to “phase 3”’, focusing on tracking each and every chain of Ebola virus transmission and closing down the remaining chains as quickly as possible. Sierra Leone is now down to a single chain of transmission, which started in Freetown but sparked a cluster of cases in Tonkolili, in the northern region of the country.

This is great news, because patients for the disease dwindle, isolating and treating becomes easier, and the potential for the wild transmission rates that were seen at the beginning of the outbreak drops.

ANNUAL NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTIFICATION:

The Buffalo Public School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers emplooyment and educational opportunities, including vocationaleducational opportunities, without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnicgroup, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity,sexual orientation (the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy and complaint procedures: Brian T. Lorentz, Deputy Chief of Talent Management, 719 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 816-3579, HRCompliance@buffaloschools. org. A copy of the secondary career and technical education courses offered is available to district residents and may be obtained using the following contact information: Career & Technical Education, 333 Clinton St., Buffalo NY 14204, (716) 816-3700, www.buffaloschools.org/ Career_Technical.cfm

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Challenger Community News • August 26, 2015

Recidivism: What Does It Tell Us?

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W

hile America incarcerates more of its citizens than any other country in the world, it is also a fact that recidivism rates among the states are among the highest in the world.

T h e s e numbers indicate Karima that the AMIN US prison system is a failure. Major prison mandates are five: care custody, control, deterrence, and rehabilitation. When it comes to care, it seems that this mandate is frequently NOT fulfilled as I receive letters weekly from people who share stories of their incarcerated loved ones being physically and verbally abused by officers. This nation’s criminal justice system fails again when data demonstrates that deterrence seems to be of low priority and rehabilitation is practically non-existent. Both are factors that support high rates of recidivism. The kind of custody and control that ignore the humanity of persons confined, generally means that those who are released often return to society with the negative mindsets and behaviors that defined them in the past. When we see two-thirds of those released ultimately return to prison within three years, something is wrong.

Recently, a student from Canisius College produced a short documentary film entitled “The Very Same House: Recidivism in Buffalo.” This film will be screened at the next monthly meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, INC. and its produc-

WANT TO START A BUSINESS? A free program to help you write a business plan, learn marketing techniques, and other needed information will be held Time: Monday nights beginning September 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the CAO, 456 Dodge St. (red brick building on the right as you enter the parking lot). Registration is required.

Call (716) 839-8524 or email sbenz@daemen.edu.

Health Matters

er, David Goodwin, will be our guest speaker. With the assistance of Canisius College’s Video Institute and its director, Dr. Barbara Irwin, Mr. Goodwin has produced a work that clearly defines “recidivism,” its causes and cures. Our Program Director, BaBa Eng, is interviewed in this film. Following 36 years of incarceration and years of research, his words ring with authority.

Here Are Some Great Sources of Protein!

In the past, PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, INC. has always devoted its August meeting to “Black August.”

We have highlighted COINTELPRO,-- a counterintelligence program of the US government, operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the National Security Agency (NSA) designed to surveil, infiltrate, discredit, and disrupt domestic political organizations. COINTELPRO was especially aimed at Black leadership in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. In August, we have lifted the names of fallen Freedom Fighters and the names of men and women still confined and incarcerated for decades. If you want to see what has been highlighted in previous August programs, go to our website www.PRP2.

ORG. Click on “Programs.” A brief segment of our meeting will be devoted to remembering those prisoners who stood up and stand up for justice.

3. Brussels Sprouts This may not be everyone’s favorite, but you can’t beat Brussels sprouts for protein. High in cancer fighting fiber, immune boosting vitamin C, and other nutrients, just a half cup of Brussels sprouts has 2 grams of protein.

The next monthly meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, INC. will be on Monday, August 31 at the PrattWillert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo from 7:00-9:00pm. For more information: karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org; Karima Amin, 716-834-8438; BaBa Eng, 716-491-5319.

8. Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt made from non-fat milk has 17 grams of protein but only 100 calories per 6 ounce container. Always choose a brand with no added sugar. Greek yogurt made from whole milk is also high in protein but has considerably more calories.

1. Peanuts Everyone loves peanuts, but did you know that they are high in protein as well? It’s true! Peanuts also contain magnesium, an important mineral that most of us are deficient in.

2. Eggs This breakfast time favorite is filled with vitamins, healthy fats, minerals, nutrients for the brain and antioxidants that help keep your eyes healthy. Oh, yes, they are also high in protein. One egg has about 6 grams of protein;

4. Almonds This very popular tree nut is loaded with plenty of important nutrients including manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium.

Just one ounce (about a handful) of almonds has 6 grams of protein. Other nuts that are also high in protein are cashews and pistachios, both of which have similar protein counts.

5. Oats Speaking of healthy, oats are perhaps the healthiest grains around. Oats have lots of healthy fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, and manganese, along with other important vitamins.

Just one half cup of oats has 13 grams of protein and about 300 calories.

6.. Cottage Cheese This dairy product is simply loaded with calcium, vitamin B12, B2, phosphorus, selenium, and more. One cup of cottage cheese made from 2 percent milk fat, contains 27 whopping grams of protein and a skinny little 194 calories.

7. Pumpkin Seeds These tasty little seeds from pumpkins are shockingly high in many nutrients including iron, zinc, and magnesium. Just one ounce of pumpkin seeds has 5 grams of protein but only 125 calories. Other seeds that are a great source of protein are flax seeds, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds.

9. Ezekiel Bread Made from organic and sprouted whole grains such as barley, spelt, wheat, and millet, it also contains legumes such as soybeans and lentils. One slice of Ezekiel bread has 4 grams of protein and 80 calories.

Natural Health & News Discoveries

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FAITH & FAMILY

Challenger Community News • August 26,2015

Mt. Olive Baptist Church to Host SURPRISE Appreciation Service for Deacon Carl Hunley, Sr.

WNY Sings Gospel Music Workshop of America

On Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m., the Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor, Dr. William Gillison, will host a SURPRISE Service of Appreciation for Buffalo’s “Sangin’ Deacon,” Deacon Carl Hunley, Sr. Deacon Carl “Bobo” Hunley has been a faithful servant to the Kingdom of God, the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and the City of Buffalo for over 30 years. The SURPRISE Appreciation Service will be highlighted by the music ministry of many local groups and choirs, and personal tributes from people throughout the City of Buffalo. If Deacon Carl Hunley has touched your life and you wish to honor him with a short musical or spoken tribute, please call Faye Garris at 716.994.2939.

We hope to see many of Buffalo’s finest soloists and groups, clergy, deacons and congregants come and pay tribute and show love to a true man of God!

The Gospel Music Workshop of America Western New York Chapter will be presenting WNY Sings. The chapter will be sharing music from the Gospel Music Shop of America National Convention which was held July 26th thru August 1, 2015 in New Orleans, LA. The Western New York Chapter will be having rehearsals beginning Wednesday August 25 thru August 28 starting at 6:30. A concert will take place on Saturday August 29 at 6:30 p.m. The location for rehearsals and the concert is Miracle Mission Full Gospel Church, located at 406 Sycamore Street. The pastor is Rev. Dr. James Lewis. Registration fee is $10 for adults and $5 for youth under 20 years of age. Workshop fee may be applied to your local chapter fee. Please come out and be a part of this wonderful event.

Sister Ella Robinson is Chapter Representative, Sis. Martha Connor is Assistant Chapter Representative and Elder Malcolm Wilson is Assistant Chapter Representative.

FAITH & FAMILY

Challenger Community News • August 26,2015

“I would like to have done more…”

Rev. Gloria Payne-Carter to be Honored

Buffalo’s Beloved “Brother Bell” to be Honored for Over Six Decades of Service

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rother Bell,” as he is affectionately known, is looking forward to the September 19th gala in his honor. A real “people person,” Clifford Bell loves being involved with his community.

Six decades of service is proof of that.

And still the dapper octogenarian (he’ll celebrate his 86th birthday in November and still going strong ) says if he had it to do all over again, that service would have increased.

“I’m not unsatisfied with what I’ve done, but I would like to have done more,” he said.

The Lutheran Church of Our Savior will celebrate Mr. Bell for his dedication in leading, feeding and caring for our church for over 60 faithful years and for being a powerful voice in the community. The Appreciation Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 6 p.m. in the Grapevine Banquet Center, 333 Dick Road.Tickets are

$50. For tickets or more information call 885-1108 or 310-7297.

-About Mr. BellClifford Bell is a native Buffalonian, born on November 28, 1929. While he has been active in the community all of his adult life, most of the city knows him as a former Council Member at Large.

His family and friends know him as a man of God, a loving husband, father and grandfather. The Buffalo community knows him as a businessman, poet, philosopher, and a selfless contributor at every level.

He has a God given gift as an eloquent speaker and has been Master of Ceremonies and guest speaker for hundreds of affairs. He is an individual who when asked to do something, cannot say no and will go out of his way to help anyone who asks.

Clifford is a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Savior where he has served in various capacities for over 60 years. He was a member of

“Brother Bell”

the Buffalo Common Council for twelve years and chaired the Economic Development Committee overseeing the distribution of over $150 million dollars in Block Grant funding during this period.

After 50 years in the dry cleaning business (Bell Brothers Cleaners), he joined the Small Business Development Center on the Buffalo State College Campus where he is a Senior Counselor. In 1998, as a director of the Buffalo Economic Renaissance Corporation, he led a delegation of 55 people to Lille France and personally represented five Buffalo businesses in international trade on that trip.

He chaired the Martin Luther King Celebration for 30 years, presenting outstanding performances at Shea’s Performing Arts Center to standing room only crowds. These celebrations always showcased youth from the Buffalo Public Schools and other communities.

Clifford Bell has been the recipient of over one hundred awards and recognitions during his more than 50 years of community service. In January 2003 more than 60 family and friends chartered a bus to go to Albany, where he was the recipient of the New York State Governor’s Martin Luther King Senior’s Award, as an advocate for civil rights and community work. He received the NAACP Medgar Evers Award and the Urban League Evans-Young Award for the same dedicated work.

Clifford Bell expresses and demonstrates a deep faith

in God. He is clearly a role model for start up entrepreneurs, and has been asked to mentor many start-up businesses via his involvement with the Small Business Administration. He embodies what is good about Buffalo, a family man, hard worker, and supporter of the Buffalo community. He is a man who believes in fairness for all people. His commitment to those philosophical tenets makes him an important spokesman for those who benefit most from his advocacy.

Clifford Bell has been married to Helaine Tucker for 60 years and is the father of two children, Denise and Clifford Jr., grandfather of Justin, Janee’ and Clifford III and great grandfather of Jayla, Justin Jr., Ryleigh and Reagan.

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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will honor Rector, The Very Reverend Gloria E.E. Payne-Carter on her 10th Anniversary of Shared Ministry in September. The Right Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, a “Son of St. Philips,” Bishop of the Dioceses of North Carolina and presiding Bishop Elect of the Episcopal Church, will be guest speaker at a Celebration Luncheon following Mass on Saturday, September 19 at the Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick Road, Depew NY.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ON STAGE *Blackalicious, Sat. Aug. 29 The Waiting Room (Upstairs) 334 Delaware @ W. Tupper , 7 p.m., tickets $17 - $25. .

For more info www.waitingroombuffalo.com or call 853LIVE

*Keith Sweat & SWV in Concert September 25 at Kleinhan’s Music Hall.8188899 or 479-9911 for info.

Special Event: Damon Wayans at The Helium This Weekend!

Funnyman Damon Wayans will perform at The Helium Comedy Club Thursday thru Sunday, Auaugst 27,28,29 and 30.

Dorian Forbes (inset) and with cast Big Leaf airs next Tuesday, Sept. 1 @ 11 p.m.

“The Big Leaf” New Comedy Series Written, Produced and Directed by Buffalo Native Dorian Forbes airs next Tuesday Sept. 1.

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wo talented cousins, natives of Buffalo, N.Y. have written, produced, directed, edited and did the music sound track and effects for “A New High in Comedy” TV series entitled “ The Big Leaf” executive produced by Russell Simmons.

Dorian Forbes is a graduate of Turner Carroll High School and Clark Atlanta University and is currently living in Atlanta G.A. He is the Son of Gary and Dorene ( Savage) Forbes of Buffalo.

Dorian wrote, produced directed and edited “The Big Leaf.”

Robin Wilson is a well known singer and drummer. Her parents are John Wilson and Evelyn Savage Wilson also from Buffalo.

Robin did the video and music edition for the TVone show.

“The Big Leaf,” starring Tony Rock, will be shown on Tuesday, Sept 1st at 11 p.m. Please support them by viewing it on TVone, DirectTV-328, Time Warner – 184, V10 27 and AT&T Uverse -157 Congratulations Dorian and Robin!! The community will be watching!

Known throughout the world for his no-holds-barred comedic genius, Damon Wayans wrapped five seasons of the hit ABC series, "My Wife and Kids" in 2005, which he co-created and executive produced. Damon is most fondly remembered for his three seasons as writer and co-star on the Emmy Award-winning series "In Living Color." There, he created sketch characters like “Homey the Clown,” “Handiman” and outrageously gay film critic Blaine from “Men on Film”. His writing for the series earned him two personal Emmy® nominations.

Artists, Performers, Service Providers & More!

A Creative Minds Networking Mixer will be held on Saturday, August 29 from 5-9 p.m. at the Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main Street. Tickets are now on sale at streetpoetz.com for $10 presale and $12 at the door. The event is open to visual and performing artists of ALL genres & mediums, those providing Services to Artists, art enthusiasts, friends, and family. Be sure to ask us about being a “Virtual Vendor.” Dress code classy. No athletic wear.Free Admission for all participating artists

STEVIE WONDER “SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE” TOUR COMES TO BUFFALO! On Thursday Nov 19 the one and only Stevie Wonder will perform live at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo!

Tickets are available at Livenation.com, Tickets.com and at the First Niagara Center Box Office or call 1-888223-6000.

“Blues of the Decade” The Salvation Army presents

“Blues of the Decade” featuring Buffalo’s own Foxie Brown (above) & The Blues Trio Friday, September 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army 960 Main Street (near High St.)/ Admission is $10 per person.

The day will include breakfast 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and entertainment from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. There will be giveaways and plenty of fun! For more info and tickets call 888-6261.

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ELLICOTT MALL REUNION COMMUNITY DAY! Pictured above are the lovely ladies who made up the 16th Annual Ellicott Mall Reunion Community Day Organizing Committee: (L-R) Sand, Rita, Stephanie, Vonnie, Shelia, and Amelite. The reunion and community day was held August 8 in JFK Park There was music food, entertainment, a health fair, car show and more! Hats off to the committee for a job well done!

PUTTING THE NEIGHBOR BACK IN THE HOOD Pictured is a scene from Masjid Nu’Man’s 18th annual Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood awardees reception held August 7 at the Community Health Center of Buffalo. The awardees included Demone Smith, Rev. James Giles, Murray Hollman, Arlee “Joop”Daniels, Patricia Elliott and Linda Freidenberg, Detective Sgt. Marvin Sanford , Leslie Thomas and Alnisa Banks. Fajri Ansari is Resident Imam of Masjid Nu’Man Inc.

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS! Jaki, Damya, Daionna, Devion and Mikalya had a serious business going on last week in front of their Jefferson Avenue home where the kids sold lemonade, cookies and candy! Jaki wanted us to inform our readers that the sale will be going on during the whole month of August. So stop by and support these young entrepreneurs! Third Eye Photo

Back to School with Ready Freddy!

The path to graduation starts with Pre-K and Kindergarten attendance—the first day and every day.

It’s orientation time in the Buffalo Public Schools, along with a reminder to parents and students that attendance counts! Please join us as we greet students and parents in a special Pre-K and Kindergarten orientation, during which children will meet their teacher, principal and others as they tour the school building in preparation for their first day of school on September 3rd.

The basis of the Ready Freddy program comes from a serious push for full attendance.

Ready Freddy focuses on the importance of Pre-K and K attendance in building the foundation for academic success throughout the years leading to graduation. On Monday, Freddy (a big, green frog) will join us at School 18 to send the message that attendance in Pre-K and Kindergarten is not optional, but is critical—the first day and every day.

Annual Back- Buffalo, New York: Safe Sex Offenders to-School Rally Haven forBy Keyon Lee Columnist Eva M. Doyle will host the Annual Back-toSchool Rally on Saturday, August 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Merriweather Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue. The program will include educational videos, academic contests, free books, and free school supplies. The filmmaker essay contest winners will receive their prizes at the program.

Students, parents and the general community are invited to attend. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Special thanks to the Metro Alliance of Black School Educators for their support. For more information call 8476010 or 507-5280. Let's celebrate our youth.

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he scourge of sexual abuse continues unabated in our city, which appears to be serving as a safe haven for registered sex offenders. True, it’s a touchy subject; taboo for most people, as we push the subject under the rug – as if it doesn’t exist.

The Ellicott district alone houses 442 registered predators.

There are 17 schools in this district, as well as innumerable day cares and community centers. I personally have reached out to elected representatives for this district to discuss the matter, only to be shuffled to subordinates and told that there was no time for a discussion.

This is a situation that needs our attention immediately.

Reportedly, 40% 80% of children who experience molestation grow up to molest. These damaged adults, looking for a way to release confused and bottled up emotions often continue into risky behaviors like prostitution and drug abuse.

As a resident of the City of Buffalo, I’m offering myself as a voice for those who have been, or will become victims of sexual predators. I’m asking if our Mayor and Council President care. I’m asking if we as neighbors care. Do you even know, for example, how many registered sex offenders live near you?

There are 14 in the 14201 zip code, and 24 in 14208. Zip code 14206 houses 48 offenders, and 14216 has 15. 14203 has 21, 14213 has 39, 14204 has 20, 14211 has 110, 14202 has 33, 14209 has 13, and 95 are living in the 14212 zip code.

If you didn’t have that information, you should have, if only to be aware and more watchful over your children. Did you know that surrounding towns like Amherst and Cheektowaga alert their residents to the presence of registered sex offenders every 6 months? This is one thing you can do to help. You can demand that our own local officials show the same concern for our safety.

Next, you can donate to the support group that I’ve started; the Embrace Signature Support Group. We have yet to secure a meeting place, and your assistance would be greatly appreciated. You are also invited to join the group, where we can end the shame, and bring this topic into the light. We need to give our love and support to those who are struggling as victims.

We even need to identify supports that we can bring to those who are struggling with recovery. We need your courage, your voice, your passion and your presence.

Contact this writer ( Keyon Lee), at 253-3246 to help.

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Why Dr. Kriner Cash?

20th Anniversary of the Million Man March: “Justice or Else!”

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hy Dr. Kriner Cash? This is a question that many of you have been asking. First, I want to be perfectly clear that my answer to that question is my personal response. I am not speaking on behalf of any other individual Board member or the Board as a body.

Before answering the question, however, for context let’s take a look back at the “history” of this recent search for a Superintendent. I’ve only been involved in one other search for a Superintendent but I think it’s safe to say that, from the outset, the course of this search cannot be considered as a routine process.

The initial search actually focused on the selection of a Deputy Superintendent. The plan of majority board members was to elevate that individual to the Superintendent’s seat once Mr. Ogilvie departed. Minority Board members objected, as did the community, and advocated for a comprehensive search to include local and national applicants. The majority opposed this plan arguing for local candidates only. Yet, at the same time talks were underway between majority board members and at least one national candidate, the former Superintendent of Rochester Schools, Jean Claude Brizard. Barbara Seals When Dr. Brizard declined and the Deputy Superintendent plan fell through an agreement was reached in early May to launch a wider search. By this Nevergold time, however months had been lost and Mr. Ogilvie’s term was coming to a close on June 30th. While most members of the Board worked to come to consensus, Mr. Paladino refused to honor the search agreement. Determined to catapult his second internal candidate into the position, he refused to interview any candidates.

Setting an aggressive timetable, the remaining Board members pressed on reviewing and identifying prospective candidates to interview. Nearly 20 applications were submitted, but before interviews could be confirmed one of the most viable candidates withdrew his application. Five individuals – three internal and two external candidates -- were asked to submit a 100-day entry plan and were scheduled for interviews. Following their interviews, the two external candidates withdrew their names from further consideration. There was no consensus on finalists among the remaining candidates.

Enter Dr. Cash. I’ll be candid; I went into Dr. Cash’s interview with a preconceived bias and a determination to dismiss him as a viable candidate. My concern stemmed from the advocacy for Dr. Cash by New York State Commissioner of Education, MaryEllen Elia. Although the Board was at a critical juncture in the search process, the Commissioner’s involvement in a local personnel matter is unprecedented. It raised questions about the allegiance of this candidate, his philosophy and intentions regarding a reform agenda and his ability to act independently of Albany directives as well as the directives of the majority faction of the Board. An over-riding question; Will the Board be exchanging one handpicked superintendent for yet another? One who has Albany ties? During her first visit to Buffalo, just 9 days on the job, Commissioner Elia promised (some say threatened) to use the full authority of her position to impose change in the Buffalo Schools if the Board couldn’t get the job done. Finally, even as the State constructs the receivership model, the specter of Superintendent Receivership for 25 of our schools already underway added another complicating layer to the decision-making process. To say I was skeptical as we began the interview with Dr. Cash is probably an understatement.

I am a person who tries to keep an open mind, does the research, listens intensely and asks direct questions. I approached interviews of all the candidates in this manner. What I observed and concluded based on the questions (mine and others) asked of Dr. Cash in the interview and in subsequent conversations is that he: ●is focused on the job of educating children ●is a man not easily controlled by others; but he does seek consensus ●has experiences and successes (yes, and setbacks) in urban districts that will benefit the BPS ●has a quick wit matched by an ability to quickly size up people (political savvy) ●will hit the ground running to catch up to that learning curve ●is a relationship builder, who has the potential to unite factions of the Board And yes, I did ask Dr. Cash those critical questions about his “reformer/deformer” mindset. His response is that he doesn’t describe himself in those terms; that he will do what is in the best interests of children; and that he does not see charter schools and other reform strategies as the sole answers to our problems. I asked about his ability to be his own man. He assured me that while the interaction he’s had with Commissioner Elia will help create a better relationship between the District and Albany, he is his own man. I even asked him about the rumor that he was a Jeb Bush man. His response was to share a photo of himself with the President, “his man”. These were the first, but certainly not the last of many candid conversations I will have with Dr. Cash. Will I hold Dr. Cash accountable? Yes, as I will myself.

Dr. Cash has a reputation for decisive, innovative and bold actions and he’s ruffled some feathers as a result. But he also has a track record of attaining school improvement. Our District is truly at the Crossroads…one road leading to state imposed receivership and the other to recovery and maintenance of our public school legacy. Dr. Cash deserves our support, collaboration and cooperation. The education of our children is at stake.

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es, it’s been 20 years! Twenty years since nearly 2 million black men gathered in Washington, DC, obliterating the violent, animalistic images of black men saturating the media in movies like Menace II Society and Boyz in the Hood. When making the call for a million men, Minister Louis Farrakhan understood that this deluge was calculated messaging designed to desensitize the American populace to a planned assault on black youth. Twenty years since the images of civilized, peaceful brothers were transmitted all over the world, unraveling that diabolical plan in a day.

Sabirah You remember that historic day, when our beautiful brothers connected across religious, political, social and economic boundaries and formed a Muhammad single minded, massive juggernaut that sent the president running from the capitol, and shock waves all over the world…as the revolution was indeed televised. They took an oath right there in the seat of power to take responsibility for the condition of our communities, and to return and do something to rebuild and restore them. Our own late, great Pappy Martin offered his contribution in the way of the Masten Park Jazz Festival. Others in our locale began countless initiatives according to their own talents. They regaled us with stories of the magic they experienced that day, like lifting one another and literally passing brothers over their heads to the portable bathrooms while singing: “He ain’t heavy…he’s my brother.”

We sisters remember that day. We remember that Minister Farrakhan had toured for over a year, reminding our brothers of our sacrifices to hold our families together, in the absence of our men who had been felled by our open enemies, and asked them to stand up for us…to re-commit to us and to our children. We had gathered together that night before for security, not knowing if the response from government would be a violent assault. We watched the coverage together, as the morning sun broke over the buildings built by the hands of the enslaved. We watched, straining to see what was moving over the horizon, over the fields and under bridges…until the sun rose high enough to show us, and show the world….it was our brothers…from every part of our collective family… everywhere…! They weren’t walking…they were running… toward the stages, grouped together in companies, charged with the unspoken knowing that on this day… they could be nowhere else, but here.

For months the media had been mocking Minister Farrakhan, showing diagrams of just how far the men would have to be standing in order to reach the goal of a million. They invited him to every major news outlet, all wanting a chance to laugh in his face at the notion of that many black men responding to this call. Vindicated.

The Parks and Recreation Service was pressured into reporting that the 1.8 million who came were actually 400,000. There was deafening silence on the economic damage done by the “Day of Absence,” the accompanying commitment to stay home from school, work, and shopping on this, the Holy Day of Atonement Reconciliation, and Responsibility. On ABC’s evening news, Peter Jennings reported that a plan to call Minister Farrakhan in to a congressional hearing by New York’s Peter King had been scrapped, due to concerns over the widespread public support demonstrated at the Million Man March. Upon determining that 80% of those responding to a Muslim minister’s call were Christians, government money was literally dumped on churches in what Bill Clinton called “Faith Based Initiatives.” Sanctions on the Nation of Islam intensified, as government agents worked to frighten Black Student Unions from inviting the Minister to their campuses, and frighten housing complexes into rescinding security contracts they’d made with the men of the FOI (Fruit of Islam). - And the media retreated into a collective conspiracy of silence. No more did Minister Farrakhan grace the talk shows, or CNN or Nightline or Meet The Press, when he had once been a near constant fixture.

Twenty years later, the enemies of black folk are insane with rage over the fact that one of the men who attended the Million Man March kept walking… up the stairs and into the oval office, with a name plate on the dest that reads: “President.”

While they cannot get to him (and not for lack of trying), they can certainly get to us. They can write laws to keep us from voting, keep filling the jails with our bodies, and they can shoot us down in the streets.

Now, for Trayvon Martin, Jordan Davis, Eric Garner, John Crawford, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and all of those whose names we will never know…we return. We go back to Washington, on October 10th, this time to make the demand of government: “Justice… or Else.”

Despite the mainstream media’s conspiracy, Minister Farrakhan has never stopped organizing.

He has made good use of Twitter, Facebook, and black talk radio. At 82 years young, he’s touring the country again, meeting with pastors, activists and organizational leaders, and building coalitions with Latino and Native American communities for the strength inherent in unity. He has earned the love of the Hip Hop community, after dialoguing with them for decades. They have called on their millions of fans to attend this anniversary march, despite immediate arrests and harassment of Diddy, Young Thug, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Two Chains after meeting with the Minister.

We’ll be sharing much more in the weeks to come. If you’re already there, keep in touch with local organizing efforts by calling (716) 939-1390, or (716) 570-3885.

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Buffalo State Appoints Jevon Hunter to Prestigious Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban Education

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evon Hunter, assistant professor of elementary education and reading at Buffalo State, has been appointed to the college’s prestigious Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban Education. Hunter, a native of Southern California, joined Buffalo State in fall 2010. He brought with him extensive experience in teaching and research into the needs of diverse student populations.

“From the time he joined our faculty, we knew we had an extraordinary individual with a passion for working with kids, teachers, and teacher candidates as well as a true connection to the needs of urban schools,” said Wendy Paterson, dean of the School of Education. “Dr. Hunter has proven himself a unique and dynamic colleague, so we were truly grateful that he was interested in applying for this critically important position. The field of scholars in urban education is impressive, but few bring as insightful an understanding to the task of research in practice as does Dr. Hunter.

“It was immediately apparent in reviewing his record of research, scholarship, and dedication to teacher education that we had found the person who most perfectly matched the vision of alumna Eleanore Woods Beals and her husband Vaughn Beals in endowing this chair for the improvement of education in the city of Buffalo,” added Paterson. “We are profoundly grateful for their generosity, since it gives Buffalo State a chance to provide leadership for the advancement of our knowledge and the improvement of our practice in urban education.”

The Woods-Beals chair, established in 2002 thanks to a $1 million donation by the Beals, is one of three endowed chair positions at Buffalo State. The other two are the endowed Andrew W. Mellon professorship for conservation science in the Art ConserDr. Hunter vation Department, funded by the New York-based Mellon Foundation; and the Horace Mann Endowed Chair in Exceptional Education, established by the late Horace Mann, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Exceptional Education.

Hunter began his post-secondary education at Rancho Santiago Community College (currently named Santa Ana College) and earned his bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of California, Irvine. He completed his Ph.D. in education, curriculum and instruction, and literacy from the Urban Schooling division at the University of California, Los Angeles. Then, as now, he provided outstanding service to the campus, the community, and his profession. Presently, he is a board member of the Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo, and he serves as a member of its academic committee. In addition, he works closely with students and teachers at the school to stimulate enthusiasm about literacy among students across different academic disciplines. He was a lead author on an article published in the English Journal, “Urban youth use Twitter to transform learning and engagement.”

Hunter researched the use of popular technology and social networking sites as a means to help students engage with literature.

In 2014, Hunter was awarded a prestigious and highly competitive Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. Hunter worked with noted urban education expert Pedro Noguera, the executive director of NYU Steinhardt’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools.

“I am honored and humbled to be named to the Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban Education at Buffalo State,” said Hunter.

“I am eager to begin working with our Buffalo State students, the surrounding urban youth, their teachers, and community partners.

I am also looking forward to building coalitions between Buffalo State and colleges and universities such as New York University and Teacher’s College at Columbia that will lead to an exchange of expertise and opportunities for our communities to contribute to the larger discourse on urban education.”

In particular, Hunter is interested in understanding and addressing the issues unique to urban school systems in cities that, like Buffalo, were once heavily industrialized. “Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls—these are all cities whose students are affected by a sense of diminished possibilities,” he said. Hunter hopes to establish applied research programs that will connect Buffalo Statebased research with students from area school districts both in and out of the City of Buffalo.

Hunter, whose life was strongly influenced by his family and a series of college professionals, has an urgent sense of purpose.

“I want to pay it forward,” he said. “I want students from pre-kindergarten through high school as well as Buffalo State students to harness the necessary tools and sharpen them to become researchers and problem solvers of their own lived social realities. After all, shouldn’t that be one of the purposes of a meaningful education?”

“I dedicate this honor to my grandmother in particular,” he added, and wonderd had the same opportunity and support mechanism been in place during her time how far she would have gone. The endowed chair means a lot, personally, he concluded, “and I will continue to serve.”

Essential Information All Parents Need to Know!

On Monday, August 31, at Bennett High School #200, from 4 to 8 pm, the Office of Parent and Family Engagement, along with Central Registration and the District Parent Coordinating Council (DPCC), will host a District-Wide Orientation called “BPS IS CHANGING: Essential Information ALL Parents Need to Know”.In order to make this an informative and exciting occasion for parents and guardians, the following departments will make a 10-minute presentation of pertinent information that BPS families need to know: •Adult Education •Athletics•Attendance •Career and Technical Education •Central Registration •Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction •Extended Learning Time •Food Service •Guidance/Counseling •Health Related Services •Information Tech: Parent Portal •Multilingual Education •Parent & Family Engagement •Physical Education & Health •Receivership •Say Yes •Special Education •Transportation

BLACK HISTORY continued crimination against Black people [by] U.S. medical schools,” Walker said. “That’s a U.S. phenomenon.”

Cuba Sent Troops to Fight Against U.S. Invasion of Grenada Cuban soldiers were deployed in Grenada during the invasion of the tiny Caribbean island by U.S. troops in 1983. The Cuban government sent troops there to support the Black power and socialist inspired government ran by Maurice Bishop, leader of the New Jewel Movement, which brought about improvements to Grenada’s social and economic infrastructure. The U.S. felt threatened by this movement of Black self-determination and moved to overthrow the New Jewel Movement in Grenada.

Cuban Medical Internationalism Provides Medical Personnel to the Developing World Cuban Medical Internationalism is the Cuban program, since the 1959 Cuban Revolution, of sending Cuban medical personnel overseas, particularly to Latin America, Africa and, more recently, Oceania. Cuba provides more medical personnel to the developing world than all of the G8 countries combined. The program was started by sending medical personnel to help support the anti-colonial wars in Algeria, Guinea-Bissau, Angola and other African nations.

When natural disasters strike, Cuba provides humanitarian efforts all over the world, including helping with the medical crisis in Haiti due to the 2010 earthquake. In response to Hurricane Katrina, Cuba prepared to send 1,500 doctors to the New Orleans where the victims were predominantly African-Americans, although the offer was refused by the U. S. government.

While western governments appeared more focused on stopping the epidemic at their borders, Cuba lead the fight against Ebola in West Africa, according to an Oct. 2014 article in The Guardian.

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decline, he said, is to make it more inclusive by bringing in the different ethnic groups in the now diverse district.

Franczyk said that the market did reflect the community’s diversity, and that over the years he’s come up with creative ideas and even put together a Broadway Market Task Force, but admitted “it can certainly be better.”

Herbert said one way to stimulate new business would be to offer no rent for six months.

The question was then asked about the buildings in the Broadway market area which are in grave disrepair. Are there plans to improve them?

Franczyk offered that plans were being made for improvement, citing for example, tax credit legislation that he has sponsored.

Sam Herbert’s response was a classic.

“Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, can stroll through Broadway and see nothing being done to these dilapidated buildings...Helen Keller, she too can see nothing’s being done.” (All those famous persons Herbert named are blind.)

Franczyk shot back that good things are happening and added, “any jackass can kick down a barn but it’s hard to build it back.”

Each offered their take on how they would increase or stimulate small businesses in the area. Mascia had the most to say: “I’m sick and tired of giving millionaires tax breaks and getting nothing in return, he said, naming Carl Paladino, Rocco Termini and Uniland. “What do they provide the community? Nothing. We need to start providing jobs and employment for businesses that employ five, 10, 15 -forget those who employ 5,000!”

Near the end of the debate when Franczyk and Mascia engaged in heated verbal exchanges, Herbert calmly looked out at the audience and dropped another classic: “Can we all just get along?”

-Closing RemarksIn closing, Mascia stated: “I’m in this fight and I hope you’ll vote for me.”

“I do what I’m supposed to do. Pass legislation to tackle problems, ” said Franczyk.

Directing his remarks at Herbert said: “I don ‘t think Herbert is a bad guy he’s just not fit for office.”

Herbert rose from his seat and declared: “I’m not closing I’m beginning. I’m going to be the next Fillmore

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District Council member because it’s time.” He referred to Mascia as a “distraction” who was “not on the radar screen” and asked the audience to “forgive”him for using the n-word “but definitely don’t vote for him.” And to Franczyk he quipped: “The proof is in the pudding.”

-MASTEN DISTRICT The encouraging thing about the race in Masten, is that all three candidates are qualified and articulate. But there are some differneces in their approach to issues.

Sharon Belton-Cottman, Buffalo Board of Education Ferry District representative and a fierce advocate for the children, promised in her opening statement that ”Just as I’ve been a champion for our children…I will work for the people of Masten,” a district, she said that needs “an awful lot” and is at least “30 years behind.”

LaMone Gipson, long time time community and youth worker and a member of the Peacemakers, declared that “its time that we put Masten where Masten belongs. I’m running on behalf of the people.”

“Masten is moving,” declared Ulysees Wingo, a licensed and ordained minister and youth worker, who spoke with pride about his family and living as homeowners in the district.

The questions began with “What role should the Common Council play in the Buffalo schools?

Belton-Cottman was adamant: “The council should … play an active role,” she said, promising to do so if elected .

LaMone agreed. “I believe that the council should take a more active role…unity is how we build community”.

Mr. Wingo called for community responsibility in first getting the children back in schools “so teachers can teach them.”

Jefferson Avenue Their vision for Jefferson Avenue?

“Great things are happening around Buffalo ,” but not necessarily for small businesses in the community, said LaMone. He said his vision is to “bring back Jefferson” to its once vibrant self where residents can walk and feel safe and patronize our businesses.

“All I hear about is what Jefferson used to be,” said the youthful 25-year-old candidate. Even though our mayor lives in the Jefferson area, he lamented, “there is more that

we can do.”

Mr. Wingo said we need to build “the capacity of our people first” as well as bring people together and show them how to build businesses in order to effect change.

Candidate Belton-Cottman cited the millions in Community Development Block Grant money that comes into the city yearly but does not appear to reach our community. “How do we get that money?” she asked. “We need to fix that. The people have a right to know.” Alluding to Mr. Wingo’s opening statement she cautioned: “Don’t be delusional…nothing is happening in Masten. All you have to do is look around.”

-Improving the Housing StockAll three candidates, being long time residents and homeowners in Masten, basically agreed that something needed to be done to improve the district’s housing stock.

“We need to focus on redevelopment including houses,” said Mr. Wingo, noting his experience with Buffalo Promise Neighborhood and helping to restore housing stock on the East side.

Ms. Belton-Cottman said area banks need to follow the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act). “Its happening in WNY but certainly not Masten.” She added that we need to also make sure that money that comes thru BURA makes it to the Masten Disrict. She also offered that we need to “think outside the box” and come up with other sources of revenue to “help people who’ve been paying taxes for 50 years…”

LaMone , acknowledging his own grandmother who owns a home in Masten and had to wait three years just to get windows - said he wants to make sure that the process to get help when its available is easy for our seniors.

-Blacks in ConstructionThe question: Do you agree that African Americans are not adequately represented on construction jobs in the city?

Acknowledging that it is a problem, Belton-Cottman said that its merely a reflection of the leadership. “For some reason no one decided to be the watchdog… We need a watchdog committee to hold elected officials accountable.

If I’m elected to office I’ll make sure if any money is allotted to this community we will get it.”

LaMone agreed that the lack or total absence of African Americans on construc-

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tion sites has to be corrected.

“We can’t continue to allow persons to be elected to office who will not fight to get the jobs and prepare our people for the jobs….” After that he said, “we have to stay with them, fight for them” and make sure they keep the jobs.

He then described the painful and devastating impact that drugs has on young people in the community.

-RatingsThe candidates were asked to rate the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) and the Buffalo Police Department . Neither agency received glowing reviews.

Mr. Wingo rated the BMHA “fair,” but did not rate the Buffalo Police.

Belton-Cottman gave the BMHA C- for the mere fact that “people live there and call it home.”

LaMone rated the agency an “F” and cited the violence that has “taken over several housing developments such as Shaffer Village. At that site, he said, “seniors are afraid to come out of their homes…the same for

Langfield. “ Also in KenfieldLangfied he said there are apartments that don’t even have adequate ventilation.

In his role as a Peacemaker, LaMone gave a graphic and heartfelt description of the struggles many residents face daily. “It is time our people stopped living in bondage because they can’t afford not to,” he said.

The Buffalo Police Department, said Belton-Cottman, still has a “long way to go.”

LaMone, a virtual young foot soldier, often finds himself in the heat of the fight to save young Black men from a violent end. He rated the Buffalo Police Department a C” based on his work with the department offering sensitivity training as a member of the PEACEMAKERS organization. He said requiring more police to actually live in the city would help, in addition to more programs such as the “Saving Our sons” organization which he founded.

LaMone envisions a 24 hour resource center for young people, to help them find jobs, stay in school and ensure

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Mr. Wingo agreed that there was a need for more youth empowerment programs and supports such efforts as the LIGHTED SCHOOL HOUSE. He said he has worked directly with the police and block clubs and that is what really makes the difference “because people look out for people.” He said it’s going to take everyone coming together to really make a difference.

-Closing“I believe in Masten” said Mr. Wingo enthusiastically, adding that he and his wife live by example to show that you can be young, Black educated and loved on the East Side.

“I am not a politician but I realize I can’t change the game unless I’m in the game,” concluded LaMone. “Masten Matters. Vote 5-A November 10th.”

“I am standing up for Masten, said Belton-Cottman, rising from her chair. “Because Masten needs a champion.”

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RADNEY’S SPORTS UPDATE

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Prime Time Sister Circle, a program to help Black women between the ages of 40-70 improve their health outcomes is having a special Free 12 week circle that will work with 25 African American women on Tuesday evenings from 6 -8 p.m. Learn how to avoid or better manage chronic illnesses and improve your chances for living a long healthy life. Program orientations start September 8 & 15 at 6 p.m. at Trillium Health , 259 Monroe Ave. in Rochester. The two 12 week sessions begin Sept 15 through Dec 1 and Sept 22 through December 8. For more information call Melanie (585) 325-3145 x 135 or Jackie at (585) 210-4126.

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Buff City Hoops Grand Finale Championship This Saturday!

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n Saturday, August 29th, Buff City Hoops basketball organization will host a Grand Finale championship tournament for around 20 basketball teams who have been playing all summer in various leagues around the city of Buffalo. These games have been played in community centers, outdoor basketball courts and in churches' gymnasiums.

There are female basketball teams as well as the male ones. The tournament format will be the traditional 5-on-5 basketball game. The tournament will start promptly @ 10 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m. or until the last games is played. The site for the tournament is Masten Park, on Best Street near Jefferson Ave. The tournament is free and there is no charge to the participants for the T-shirts provided nor is there or a fee to the youth or team for playing. This event is sponsored by Buffalo Common Council Members, Darius Pridgen, Richard Fontana, Davis Franczyk, David Rivera, Joe Golombek, Rasheed Wyatt & the Masten District Council Office; Legislator Betty Jean Grant, Bak International, Steve's Meats,the African Cultural Center, Stop The Violence Coalition Sam’s Club, Signzture Cutz, Choppafellalz Barber Shop and the Buff City Hoops organization.A special sponsor BAK USA donated Tablets for the Oldest Division Grand Finale Champions in the Boys and Girls Division. Bak USA is a tablet PC manufacturer based in Buffalo, New York.

Wednesday August 26

Wednesday August 26

Saturday August 29

Wednesday September 2

Fundraiser for Samuel A. Herbert Fillmore Council Candidate: 5:30-8 p.m., The Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway, $20. (Cash Only)

Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club Inc. Meeting: 5:30 p.m.

Merriweather library, 1324 Jefferson; For info. 771-0138 or www.maxi7com

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Public Access Channel

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight),Channel 20.The

Thursday August 27

24TH ANNUAL SPERRY PARK UNITY DAY! 10 am – 1 pm, 166 Sherman St. free food, games basketball tournaments (716) 348-2766 for more info.

Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 E. Eagle Dinner is free!

Doris Gayles 885-6348.

DINNERS FOR JUSTICE FUNDRAISER A Dinners for Justice Fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, August 29 from 11 am-4pm by MGT/GCC of Muhammad Mosque #23.

Baked Haddock Dinners will be sold for $12; pick up or delivery at Pratt Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street. The fundraiser is for the upcoming “Justice Or Else Rally” in Washington DC on 10.10.15. To place your orders call 716-6037367 or 770-256-3271.

Charter School of Inquiry Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: 2 p.m., 404 Edison St. 833-3250.

Free Visions Screenings: 5–6:30p.m.,Westiminister Community School, 24 Westminister Ave. 635-4959.

Saturday August 29 Buff City Hoops Grand Finale Basketball Tournament: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Masten Park Dinners for Justice Or Else Rally: 11 am-4pm by MGT/ GCC of Muhammad Mosque #23. Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt St. To order call 716603-7367 or 770-256-3271.

Buffalo Anti-Racism Coalition Freedom School: Know Your Rights training event, at 3 p.m., Burning Books Bookstore, 420 Connecticut St a Contact: BuffaloAntiRaismCoalition@gmail.com or visit buffaloantiracismcoalition.wordpress.com Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts: All Day on Elmwood between Lafayette & West Ferry The Roebling Ave Block Club Party: 1 – 9 p.m., between East Delavan and Gerald Ave. Black Chamber of Commerce General Meeting: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Buffalo Urban League Office, 15 Genesee St.. Free and open to the public . 9950622 or www.wnyblackchamber .org..

Sunday August 30 Nappy Hour: Back to School and Fall Hair Care, 4 -7 p.m., Hair To Go Natural, 727 Main Street. Fashion Jazz Good & Drinks. Info 883-2000.

Monday August 31 District-Wide Orientation, “BPS IS CHANGING: Essential Information ALL Parents Need to Know”. Bennett High School #200, from 4 to 8 pm.

YARD SALE

African American Cultural Center Yard Sale

Saturday, September 5, 10am - 3pm, 350 Masten Avenue, For more information or if you would like to set up a table please contact Tammy Gaines at the center at 8842013. The cost to get a table is $25.

Afrikan Consciousness Workshop: 6-7:45 p.m. Merriweather Library Jefferson @ E. Utica; every Monday; public invited.

Tuesday September 1 Ellicott District Back To School Rally: 5 – 8 p.m., Pratt Center , 422 Pratt St. Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol /club Monthly Educational Forum: 7 p.m., 499 Franklin St.; topic “The SAFE Act Revealed: How the NY SAFE Act Affects You.” For info.

(716) 771-0138 or www.maxi7com “We Beat Drums Not Each Other”: 5-7 p.m., free for youth; 715-3727.

Wednesday September 2 PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATES FORUM: 6 – 8 pm, Delaine Waring AME Church, Fellowship Hall, 680 Swan Street. hosted by the Buffalo-Niagara Chapter, National Action Network (NAN)

Saturday September 12, 2015, 10 am - 3 pm 641 Masten Ave. Table available to rent: $10.00 - $25.00 Sponsors: Northland CUSHION Block Club & Lincoln U M Church For information call 884-7664 or-462-1080 GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale

344 Norwalk Ave. Saturday August 22. 9am-7pm.

Kitchen utensils, costume jewelry, DVD, TV, clothing, shoes, churchlady hats, “knick-knaks/what-knots,” furniture, cloth napkins and tablecloths, etc.

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