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History in the Making, Black Athletes to Watch in Rio! PG. 4
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Buffalo’s Carrington Gaines: New Gospel Artist PG. 7
MARCUS GARVEY DAY 2016: Why We Honor Him PG. 14
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Moore Appointed Director of New Office of Public Integrity David Moore has been appointed director of the county’s new Office of Public Integrity by Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo. Moore is also curDavid Moore rently the county’s public safety director. He has over 35 years of Law Enforcement experience. Previously, he was the Rochester Police Chief under former Mayor Robert Duffy from 2006 to 2010, as well as the director of the city’s Office of Public Integrity, from 2010 to 2011. In accepting the position Moore stated: “Public service is an honor, and we should never forget that our first priority is to uphold the interests of the taxpayers. The Office of Public Integrity will be a watchdog agency, and I am pleased to bring my law enforcement experience with me to the position. I am now seeking certification to become an Inspector General, and will use this expertise and knowledge, in my new focus in the Office of Public Integrity, ensuring the highest standard of ethics, and transparency, are practiced in Monroe County.” One of County Executive Dinolfo’s first acts in office was creating the Office of Public Integrity earlier this year. The department was formed in an effort to examine county operations, and review government functions after controversy surrounding the county’s recent partnerships with corrupt Local Development Corporations (LDCs), under former County Executive Maggie Brooks’ administration.
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2016 AKOMA Nona Patterson Chambers Scholarship Recipients Announced
21ST ANNUAL CLARISSA STREET REUNION The 21st Annual Clarissa Street Reunion will take place on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Since 1996 the annual reunion has drawn together thousands of people who share a connection to the rich musical and cultural history of the Clarissa Street neighborhood. Corn Hill, the oldest residential neighborhood in Rochester, was once known as the Third Ward. It is a showplace of Rochester’s past and most historic streets. Originally named Caledonia Avenue by Corn Hill’s early settlers, the southern portion of the street was named “Clarissa” in 1844. By 1930 all of Caledonia Avenue had been renamed Clarissa Street. The first reunion attracted more than 10,000 people. Renowned jazz organist, Brother Jack McDuff, was the reunion’s first headline performer. The Clarissa Street Reunion has become one of Rochester’s most popular events. For information about sponsorship, becoming a vendor, or advertisement please contact the Clarissa Street Reunion Committee at (585) 234-4177 or you may e-mail csrfestival@gmail.com.
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AKOMA is Rochester’s African American Women’s Gospel Choir; which is comprised of approximately 55 Sisters from nearly 30 churches. 2016 is AKOMA’s 21st year awarding Scholarships to young African American Women of the Rochester Community. Including the $11,700 awarded to this year’s Scholars and AKOMA Descendants, the Greater Rochester Community has supported AKOMA in providing more than $105,000 in scholarship funds to 105 very deserving young women. Thank you for your tremendous support as we endeavor to fulfill our mission of enabling higher education, one student at a time. NPC Scholars *Brianna Brown is the daughter of Norman and Kim Brown. and a graduate from Aquinas Institute of Rochester as an Urban League Black Scholar. Brianna attends Aenon Baptist Church .She will attend the University at Buffalo and plans to major in Political Science and Pre-Law.
Sankofa Evening Of Theatre & Jazz Fest 2016
*Kenya Calvin’s parents are Mathis and Stacy Presented by MMB Theatre 1 Project Calvin, a former AKOMA Founder and Artistic Director, Curtis K. Rivers Sister. She’s a graduate Performance Dates: of Webster Thomas High Thursday, Aug. 25; Friday, Aug. 26; and Saturday, Aug. 27 School as an Urban League Thursday, Sept. 1; Friday, Sept. 2; and Saturday, Sept. 3 Black Scholar. She attends Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. nightly Pentecostal Miracle DeAdmission: $12 to $20; Advance sale tickets available online, www.muccc.org or by calling (585) 271-7010 liverance Center Church. For information on tickets or more details about this event, call Kenya will be attending Mood Makers Books at (585) 271-7010 or go to www.muccc. SUNY Polytechnic Institute and plans to major in Meorg. chanical Engineering.
First Community Interfaith Uhuru Week
First Community Interfaith Institute Inc., the South Wedge based spiritual and cultural organization plus teaching church headed by Minister Lawrance Lee Evans Sr., will be holding a weeklong Uhuru (Freedom) Week celebration to honor the 129th birthday of the Honorable Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) beginning on Sunday, August 14 at 219 Hamilton Street at 4 PM. Sister Uwimana Oni, Minister Evans' promoter and one of his students, will host the "Premiere of Uhuru Week." She will give her presentation on the Ashanti Nation of Ghana, West Africa. After her presentation, Minister Evans will address the gathering For a schedule of the Uhuru Week programs, call 585461-0379 or log on to www.fciirochester.org.
*Brooke Duncan is the daughter of Trina and Bryon Duncan. She is a graduate of Gates Chili High School as an Urban League Black Scholar. Brooke attends The Father’s House where
(left to right) Ashley Hall, Brooke Duncan, Kenya Calvin, Jada Williams, Faith Snipes, Breille Vasciannie and Brianna Vasciannie. (Photograph by Rob Daniels)
(left to right) Elwyn O. Jones, III – AKOMA Son, Donna M. Jones AKOMA Scholarship Commission Chairperson, and Brianna Brown – AKOMA Scholar (Photograph by Michael Vaughn)
she serves in Kid’s Ministry. She will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology where she will major in Bio-
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Local Businessman Fights to Keep Boost Business! Protest Rallies Held
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Anti-racism protestor speaks in Cazenovia Park.
Common Council Denounces “White Lives Matter” Rally The City of Buffalo Common Council denounced a “White Lives Matter” rally that took place in South Buffalo’s Cazenovia Park July 30. The event was organized by a group of neo-Nazi radicals based on information from the Aryan Nation and the National Socialist Movement group located in Detroit, Michigan. “This event was not organized by residents of South Buffalo and is in no way reflective of the values held by this community,” said Councilmember Chris Scanton, South District representative. Niagara District Council Member David Rivera said it was important that residents and those outside of Buffalo know that the Council condemns the event. “We take a stand against racism and will not welcome or tolerate these view in the City of Buffalo” said Rivera. “We promote unity and strive to work out our differences together. That is how our City will continue to progress.” As it turned out, only one Neo-Nazi sympathizer showed up - Karl Hand – the other 350 were anti-racism protestors and it turned into a brawl. Guess Karl was the only one who had the nerve to show up without his sheet…
Its Ellicott Mall Reunion Time!! The 16th Annual Ellicott-Mall Reunion will kick off on Friday, August 16 during a Meet & Greet at 211 Eagle St. from 6 - 9 p.m. the day before the BIG EVENT! Then on Saturday, August 13, THE ELLICOTT MALL REUNION will be held in JFK Park 114 Hickory St. from 11 am - 9 pm There will be free food and fun for all!! For more information contact us on Facebook or Twitter or call ahead at 392-5588. SEE YOU THERE!
East High Class Reunion 1966! The East High School Class of 1966 Reunion will be held August 12, 13 and 14. If you wish to attend or for more information contact via phone/text/email: • Kathy Franklin Adams (716)812-4469 kvfa98@gmail.com •Judy Hill (716)471-5977 jhill@roadrunner.com •Morris “Moe” Brown at (716)220-0427
Gail Lucas to Receive Eye On History Award Gail Lucas, the talented and creative owner of Ananse Ntontan, formerly known as Flight 104, will receive the Eye On History Award on Friday, August 12 at the Merriweather Library. Ananse Ntontan means Creative Arts Gallery. Gail has been in business for many years. She sells and makes African attire, hats, artwork, jewelry, and headpieces of all kinds. The program will be held at 3:00 p.m. Call 847-6010 for more information.
uayne Madune is a well known and respected community entrepreneur and owner of Ansar Cellular Communications on Fillmore Avenue at East Utica. So when he was advised that he would no longer be able to sell or service Boost Mobile products from his store – and that a Boost Mobile retailer just down the street from him was behind the move, he was outraged. “We have been informed that effective August 19, 2016 we will no longer be able to sell or service Boost Mobile products,” stated Mr. Madune. “The neighboring Boost Mobile store located at 1408 Fillmore Ave. has complained that we are taking too much business away from them and because they are considered a Boost Brand Retailer (BR) they have demanded that Boost Mobile close our store even though we were here before them! This is totally unfair and unacceptable. We in the community shouldn’t tolerate this action!” Madune, who opened Ansar Cellular at1371 Fillmore in 2009, beDuayne Madune came a Boost Authorized Retailer (AR) in June of 2012. The store involved in the controversy he said, came in late 2014. Ansar had already essentially built the Boost brand in the community with several hundred “excellent dedicated customers. ” But even as an “authorized” retailer, he noted, they were not typical “because we do this (Boost Mobile) in a big way…over the years we built the brand and although they let the new retailer in… the people maintained loyalty to me so the only way to stop me was to terminate me,” he said adding that it smacked of “gangsterism.” The reason given? “They couldn’t say it was performance so they said it was for ‘convenience.’ They do not own nor did they earn these customers,” he said firmly. “We built this (Boost) business…and this is a fight we’ve got to win.” Greed and ultimately displacement, he said, is at the core of the struggle. “This is what the beginning of gentrification in our community looks like” continued Madune. “but we are going to fight it! We are asking that you ‘do not’ support or patronize the Boost mobile store located at 1408 Fillmore Ave. We would like to thank the community and our customers for their tremendous support and ask that you continue to support Ansar Cellular communications and fragrance store and its products.” The community held two successful protest rallies in front of the store on Monday and Tuesday August 8 and 9.
Hogues Appointed Commissioner Of Erie County Senior Services Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz has announced the appointment of Timothy Hogues to the position of Commissioner of Senior Services for Erie County. Hogues brings departmental experience as Community Planning Coordinator and Long Term Care Coordinator to the position. In these roles he was responsible for the oversight of numerous community-based departmental service program areas including wellness, New York Connects, HEAP and transportation for aging and disabled residents in Erie County. “Mr. Hogues will be an asset to the Senior Services department in the Commissioner’s role, as he has already been working extensively with community partners to expand the department’s programs,” said County Executive Poloncarz. Commissioner Hogues added, “Erie County’s senior population is diverse, active, and energetic. I want to thank County Executive Poloncarz for this appointment and I am eager to get to work serving our seniors and continuing to ensure that they are connected to all that Erie County has to offer.” Timothy Hogues Hogues served as Legislator to Erie County’s 1st District from 2012-13. A licensed minister at Elim Christian fellowship in Buffalo, he is closely involved with community and neighborhood activities and works with young men on leadership training, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and coordination of ministry outreach efforts with other agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo, is a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy Program, and is the 2012 recipient of the Black Achievers Award.
Some of the the Black Olympians who ruined Hitler’s day in 1936.
Jesse Owens Wasn’t Alone: There Were 17 Other Black Olympians in the 1936 Games James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens wasn’t the only Black athlete at the 1936 Olympics. Although he made history with his stellar performance as a four-time Olympic gold medalist in the 1936 games, and is credited with “singlehandedly crushing Adolph Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy, there were 17 other Black Olympians with Owens, many of whom won medals. Their names are Ralph Metcalfe (4×100-meter relay, gold; 100-meter dash, silver); Jackie Robinson’s older brother, Mack Robinson (200-meter dash, silver); Cornelius Johnson (high jump, gold); Dave Albritton (high jump, silver); James LuValle (400-meter run, bronze); John Woodruff (800-meter run, gold); Archie Williams (400-meter run, gold); Frederick “Fritz” Pollard Jr. (100-meter hurdles, bronze); John Brooks (broad jump); Jack Wilson (bantamweight boxing, silver); Art Oliver (heavyweight boxing); Howell King (heavyweight boxing); Willis Johnson (heavyweight boxing); James Clark Atkinson (middleweight boxing); John Terry (weightlifting); Tidye Pickett (women’s track and field); and Louise Stokes (women’s track and field). They hailed from variContinued Page 9
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Minority American Athletes to Watch in The World Games
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Daryl Homer Sport: Fencing Sabre Hometown: Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. First American man to win a medal in saber at the Senior World Championships (2015).
Lauren Hernandez Sport: Gymnastics, Hometown, New Brunswick, New Jersey Fact: competed in Jesolo, Italy 2015 earning the bronze, silver and gold medal on balance
Christian Taylor Sport: Track and Field - Triple Jump and Long Jump Hometown: Fayetteville, Georgia returning to Rio to defend his 2012 gold medal in the triple jump.
Aries Merritt Sport: Track and Field - 110m Hurdles Hometown: Chicago, holds the word record in 100m hurdles with a time of 12.80.
Lia Neal Sport: Swimming Freestyle Events Hometown: Brooklyn, NY the second African-American woman to ever join the U.S. swim team.
Gymnastics: Gabby Douglas, Lauren Hernandez, Simone Biles.
More than 11,000 athletes representing over 200 countries are competing in 42 Olympic sports at the World Games in Rio which began last Friday. Here’s a partial list of some of the minorities representing the U.S.to watch in the competition: Allyson Felix Sport: Track and Field - Sprinter Hometown: Los Angeles, California.At age 30, she is an Olympic gold medalist, two-time Olympic silver medalist and three-time World Champion.
Maya Moore Sport: Basketball Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri.
Simone Manuel Sport: Swimming Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas. Simone currently holds the American record in the 100yd freestyle.
Ashleigh Johnson Sport: Water Polo - Goalkeeper Hometown: Miami, Florida
Simone Biles Sport: Gymnastics Hometown: Columbus, Ohio First Black woman to be world all-around champion and the first woman ever to win three consecutive world allaround titles. Vashti Cunningham Sport: Track and Field - High Jump Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada, 18 years old. Alysia Montaño Sport: Track and Field - Hometown: Queens, NY In 2014, competed in the 800m event at the U.S. Outdoor Championships while eight months pregnant. LaShawn Merritt Sport: Track and Field - Sprinter Hometown: Portsmouth, Virginia. Serena and Venus Williams Sport: Tennis Hometown: Lynwood, California The two sisters combined have won a total of 58 Grand Slam titles during their careers. Steph Curry Sport: Basketball Hometown: Akron, Ohio. Dawn Harper-Nelson Sport: Track and Field - 100m Hurdles Hometown: East St. Louis, Illinois. First American 100m hurdler to ever win gold at an Olympics (2008) and then another medal in the following Olympics (2012). Readers
Michelle Carter Sport: Track and Field - Spot Put Hometown: San Jose, California.
Gabrielle Douglas Sport: Gymnastics Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia. The first Black woman in Olympic history to become the individual all-around champion. Donnell Whittenburg Sport: Gymnastics Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland . Shamier Little Sport: Track and Field - 400m Hurdles Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky Fact: Rio will be Shamier's first Olympics. Michelle Carter Sport: Track and Field - Spot Put Hometown: San Jose, California. Carlin Isles Sport: Rugby Hometown: Massillon, Ohio . Marquise Goodwin Sport: Track and Field - Long Jump Hometown: Lubbock, Texas Also a NFL wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. Candice Parker Sport: Basketball Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri. Tori Bowie Sport: Track and Field - Long Jump. Hometown: Sandhill, Mississippi won bronze in the 100m at the World Championships in 2015. Trayvon Bromell Sport: Track and Field - Sprinter Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Brittney Griner Sport: Basketball Hometown: Houston, Texas 6ft 9in tall. Brittney Reese Sport: Track and Field - Long Jump Hometown: Inglewood, current indoor word record holder in the long jump. Cullen Jones Sport: Swimming - Freestyle Sprint Events Hometown: Bronx, New York. Jordan Burroughs Sport: Freestyle Wrestling Hometown: Camden, New Jersey Justin Gatlin Sport: Track and Field - Sprinter Hometown: Flint, Michigan. English Gardner Sport: Track and Field - Sprinter Hometown: Voorhees Township, NJ ranked in the top twenty all-time. Claressa Shields Sport: Boxing Hometown: Flint, Michigan Fact.
Ajee Wilson Sport: Track and Field - Middle Distance Runner Hometown: Neptune Township, New Jersey. .
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Boris Berian Sport: Track and Field - Hometown: Colorado Springs, 2016 National Champion in the 800m.
Some Daily Highlights of the Rio Games
August 11 *Swimming – Men’s 200 Individual & Medley final *Gymnastics – Women’s all-around final (Biles) August 13 Track and Field - Women’s 100-meter final August 14 Track & Field – Men’s 100-meter final August 15 Gymnastics – Women’s balance beam final (Biles )
August 16 Soccer - omen’s semifinals Basketball – Women’s quarterfinals August 17 Track and Field August 18 Track and Field Men’s 200 (all eyes on Usain Bolt) August 19 Water Polo
August 21 Track & Field Basketball
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HEALTH MATTERS
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Farmers Market Comes To The Community Health Center Of Buffalo! Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables helps us live healthy and live longer! The Community Health Center of Buffalo has partnered with Urban Fruits and Veggies (a local farmer’s market) to offer patients of the Community Health Center of Buffalo access to low cost fruits and vegetables. Farmers markets consist of fresh, nutritious, and delicious locally grown produce. Every Monday between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, patients from all five locations (Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport, Sanborn and Cheektowaga) have the opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables in the lobby of the Buffalo location at 34 Benwood Avenue. On top of the already reduced prices available from Urban Fruits and Veggies, the Community Health Center gives $5 vouchers to all of their registered patients. A maximum of $10 is given to families of 2 or more individuals. Vouchers are available on the first floor at the 34 Benwood Avenue, location. Dr. Lavonne Ansari, CEO of the Community Health Center says, “Knowing where your food comes from, who’s growing your food, seeing the love, energy and attention put into it is extremely important. Shopping at local farmers markets give consumers a chance to direct any questions to the marketers selling the products.” Fruits and vegetables sold by Urban Fruits and Veggies are picked at the peak of freshness, so patients of the Community Health Center of Buffalo can enjoy them when they’re at their best. Patients have access to a nutritionist who can share information about proper diet and healthy eating, especially for those dealing with chronic diseases like Diabetics, high blood pressure or other chronic illnesses. The Farmers Market is open to all registered patients of the Community Health Center only. If you are interested in joining our health center family, call 986-9199 for an appointment today! Existing patients are welcome to come and shop without an appointment. For more information call 986-9199 ext. 6400 or ext. 5310. Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to change your eating habits while supporting the local economy and agriculture. The freshness and variety are beyond comparison and benefits both farmers as well as consumers. Urban Fruits and Veggies offers an ever changing selection of the freshest and most delicious items available, providing nutrients immediately after consumption which is another major benefit of shopping at a farmers market instead of the grocery store. The best way to make sure you are getting the healthiest foods for your family is by shopping at a farmers market. Taking a few small steps as that will lead to a big change in your health. Urban Fruits and Veggies stand is available at the Community Health Center of Buffalo every Monday on the first floor conference room from 10am to 2pm. Payments accepted consist of cash, EBT, and vouchers courtesy of the Community Health Center of Buffalo, 34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14215.
If you broke down the chemical components of a cigarette, you would find there are about 4,000 different chemicals. 4,000! At least 50 of these are known and proven carcinogens (cancer causing). Here are just a few: •Benzene:This is a wellknown carcinogen and has been linked to other diseases, such as leukemia. Benzene is a solvent used in fuel for cars and is also one of the main ingredients in rubber cement. •Formaldehyde: An embalming fluid used for dead humans as well as animals. This chemical is known to cause severe respiratory problems, stomach issues, and various other cancers including skin cancer. •Ammonia:Used to clean toilets and floors. Your urine is mostly made up of ammonia. It’s also found in dry cleaning products. It’s added cigarettes to help convert bound nicotine molecules into free nicotine molecules, which cause you to become addicted much more quickly. •Tar: 70 percent of all the tar in a cigarette is left in your lungs where it coats them like a layer of paint. This is the substance that gives smoker’s lungs that nice black color. Tar is one of the major contributors to chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, and emphysema. •Nicotine: One of the most addictive substances known to man, it is also one of the deadliest. You can actually die from a nicotine overdose and it doesn’t take all that much. •Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide is car exhaust and it is the major source of smog in big cities. You are taking in a huge lungsful of smog every time you take a drag. You can’t taste it, and you can’t smell it, but your body certainly knows you are inhaling it. People die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning.
GROUNDBREAKING : The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN) recently broke ground for a new $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility on Buffalo’s West side. Mayor Byron W. Brown joined GBUAHN at the ground breaking ceremony and issued a proclamation declaring August 3, 2016 as ‘Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network’ Day in the City of Buffalo. Raul Vazquez, MD, GBUAHN chief executive officer, says GBUAHN is one of, if not the, largest minority employers in the City of Buffalo. GBUAHN has a staff of 160; Vazquez expects that number to grow to 200 – 260 employees by this time next year. The facility is scheduled for completion in spring 2017. “This will be an exciting addition to our community,” said Raul Vazquez, MD, GBUAHN chief executive officer. “It will help decrease the fragmented healthcare that has been at our end of the city for a long time.”
Full article: http://naturalon. com/some-of-the-scariest-ingredients-in-cigarettes/viewall/#ixzz49ET0SyCc
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Humboldt Parkway before the construction of the Kensington Expressway?
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Vacation Bible School The Metropolitan United Methodist Church located at 657 Best (corner Herman Street), invites children, young adults and adults to join us for our Vacation Bible School which will be held the week of August 8 - August 12 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Light Dinner will also be served. All are invited and applications are now being taken. For application or more information please contact the church office at (716) 891-5652.
The City-Wide Revival Choir in Concert at Friendship Baptist The City-Wide Revival Choir will be in concert at the Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton, on Saturday august 27,2016 at 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this musical extravaganza. The program is sponsored by the Baptist Minister’s Conference of Buffalo and Vicinity. Rev. Mark Blue is conference president, Bessie Patterson is director of music and Rev. Edward Jackson is the pastor. Please come to celebrate, lifting up the name of Jesus with this most inspiring choir! “To God be the glory!”
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St. John Baptist Church Still Seeking Research Books New Zion & The St. John Baptist Church on Goodell St. is establishing a 2 leahandformatted Memorial Family Biblical Library and is ad still looking for research and academic books, along with theological and Biblical commentaries. Friends Weekend Your support of this effort will be greatly appreciated. For more The community is invited to join us for our Family and Friends weekend celebration. All are welcome to share in the free food, fun, and fellowship Saturday, August 27th from 9-4p.m. at New Zion 318 High Street Sunday, August 28th at 5:00p.m. contact (716) 883-2250 for more information!
information the Church office phone number is 716 852-4504.
The Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church Is in search of an ordained Baptist Minister for Pastor Submit resume by mail 227 High Street Buffalo NY 14204 or email promiselandmbc227@gmail.com
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Buffalo’s Own New Gospel Artist Carrington Gaines says He’s making “No U Turns!”
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ew Gospel Artist, Carrington Gaines, who hails from Buffalo, N.Y. has been afforded the opportunity to share his music with many across the country since releasing his EP, “The Process.” Carrington , who has a heart for God and believes in following God’s lead, is a member and worship leader at Bethesda World Harvest International Church in Buffalo. His music has been in rotation on several stations including, Sirius XM Radio’s Kirk Franklin’s Praise Show, Rejoice Musical Soulfood (Syndicated Radio Network), Inspiration 1390 AM WGRB-Chicago, IL, Rejoice 102.3FM WYCAChicago, IL, Praise 106.1 FM-Baltimore, MD, WUFO 1080 AM-Buffalo, NY, WBLK 93.7FM-Buffalo, NY and Yes Lord Radio (Online Radio Network). As a new Gospel artist, Carrington has performed on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), at the 2016 (COGIC) AIM Convention and on stages in Chicago, Cincinnati, South Carolina, New York and more.
Rocky Mount, NC live during the “UNSILENCED” concert at Showers of Blessings Christian Center. Carrington is excited to share the stage at this concert with Kirk Franklins’s new artist, The Walls Group. Carrington Gaines is grateful to be a part of the “UNSILENCED” concert and he shared his heart and excitement:
His song, “On the Daily,” was chosen as the “Pick of the Week” on the Stellar Award winning radio show, Bonnerfide Radio and will be featured on the Legendary, John P. Kee’s, “New Artist Showcase CD” during his annual 2016 VIP Conference.
“I am super excited to be a part of this Unsilenced concert! I truly believe God is raising up a generation of worshippers that will not stand by and see what's going on in the church and the world, and just keep quiet. But we will raise our voices and cause change through the power of God with our songs, our words and most important the way we live our lives.”
Carrington Gaines will cover much musical ground during the month of August and the following months, as he performs in Dayton, OH, Rocky Mount, NC and Indianapolis, IN.
Immediately following the “UNSILENCED” concert, Carrington will perform in Indianapolis, IN on August 21 for the Indiana State Fair Gospel Concert. The Gospel Concert will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
On Friday, August 20 he will share more of his music in
Congratulations Carrington!
“Taking It To The Streets” Celebrates 28th Year: Gospel Recording Artist Vickie Winans is Special Guest
Vickie Winans
The “Taking It to The Streets” rally and crusade will celebrate its 28th year August 20 and 21 in Martin Luther King Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The free event will feature local and national recording artists. Vendors are welcome and shelter space is available. This year, as in years past, the event will connect people to health resources, offer back-to-school backpacks and school supplies and a special activity for children in the Kidz Zone. Headlining this year’s guest artists will be Vickie Winans, the multi-talented gospel artist and Grammy nominated, Stellar Award and
NAACP Award winner. Also featured will be inspirational gospel singer, composer and songwriter Pastor Tammy Caesar. The niece of gospel great, Shirley Caesar, she has also shared the stag with Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard, Alberta Walker, the Mighty Clouds Of Joy and others. Half Mile Home and Ruth Denty will also perform. For more information visit Taking It ToTheStreetsBuffalo.com
White Pastor Voted Out for Inviting Black People to His Church
Jonathan Greer used to be a pastor at the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church in Butler, Alabama, but he was unanimously voted out after the church leadership became upset with him for inviting Black children to Vacation Bible School and told him to stop. “There was pushback about the types of children we were bringing in, and I was asked to not invite Black children to VBS,” Greer said in an interview with WTOK-TV. After being told repeatedly that Black people were not allowed at the church, Greer decided to preach Sunday about racism. “I wanted the church to know that this is not consistent with the gospel,” he told the news station. “This is not consistent with God’s word that we honor and give dignity to all people. That’s what the Bible teaches us, and all people are worthy and in need of the gospel, and racism denies that to a certain amount of people.”
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Pastor Jones is joined by Mayor Brown and a host of dignitaries during recent ribbon cutting.
Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church Hosts Grand Opening Of New Apartment Complex For Seniors Mt. Aaron Manor provides city seniors with safe and affordable housing Mayor Byron Brown, joined by Council President Darius Pridgen, New York State Assembly Member Crystal PeoplesStokes, Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams, New York State Senator Timothy Kennedy, Pastor Dwayne Jones of Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, clergy, business and community partners, cut the ribbon recently, marking the official grand opening of the Mt. Aaron Manor senior housing complex. One year after construction began, the two story apartment building, located adjacent to Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church at 538 Genesee Street, consists of ten single bedroom units. “A year and a half ago, Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church had a vision to begin reinvestment efforts in the Pratt Willert community through the development of safe and affordable housing for senior citizens,” stated Pastor Jones. “ We are proud to be able to say that the vision has become a reality. The Mt. Aaron Manor Apartments are a model of quality housing for a most deserving population in this community and this is just of the beginning of great things to come for this neighborhood.” The $1.4 million project was fully funded by City of Buffalo HOME funds and grants sponsored by M&T Bank through The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. In addition to ten single bedroom units, each apartment is equipped with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator and off-street parking. Under the leadership of Pastor Dwayne Jones, the new development is located adjacent to Mt. Aaron Missionary Baptist Church. Since becoming pastor in 2006, Pastor Jones has helped turn the once-struggling church into a thriving beacon of hope for the entire community with an average attendance of almost 300 at his Sunday services. The recent grand opening celebration builds on his continued commitment to fulfill the neighborhood’s growing need for services to support senior citizens and youth.
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“Pathways to Prosperity”: From left, Attorney John Elmore, Legislator Betty Jean Grant, ECC President Jack Quinn and Judge Craig D. Hannah.
Legislator Grant, ECC Reach Out To Community With “Pathway to Prosperity” BUFFALO— SUNY Erie Community College officials and Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant recently teamed with local attorney and ECC trustee John Elmore, Buffalo City Court Judge Craig D. Hannah, and family empower-
ment group We Are Women Warriors for “Pathway to Prosperity,” an educational and career information session inside Buffalo’s Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library on Wednesday, August 3. The event allowed individuals interested in starting, restarting or redirecting their education or career talk with local leaders and ECC officials about one- and twoyear community college programs that take students from classrooms to professions. Details about financial aid and scholarships available to ease costs for all students; course flexibility to help those already balancing work and family; transportation options to all three ECC campuses; and Pathways opportunities to non-high school graduates interested in pursuing higher education were also available throughout the night’s three-hour session. But overall, it was an opportunity for ECC officials and local representatives to discuss educational and professional opportunities with the community, something ECC President Jack Quinn enjoys doing. “The night gave us the chance to let City of Buffalo residents know what an ECC education could mean for them,” said Quinn. “Not all the benefits of our careerfocused courses are shared through the press or advertising, so this gave many of us the opportunity to bring our case directly to the people.” The night’s speakers included Grant, Quinn, Elmore, and Hannah, as well as student and administrative representatives from ECC. The “Pathways to Prosperity” event was the second of its type held this
Delta Black College Tour Accepting Applications! Applications are available for the 25th annual Dr. Mattie L. Rhodes College Preparatory Program and Historically Black College Tour hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Buffalo Alumnae Chapter. An orientation will be held for interested parents and students on Wednesday, August 24 at the University of Buffalo, South campus Room #100. Applications are available on the chapter website: dstbuffalo.org The program price is $399 with a non-refundable deposit of $100 due by August 15. The six week long program, designed for high school juniors and seniors, will culminate with a tour of BCU’s I the Maryland an Washington, D.C. area to include: Morgan State University, bowie State, University of the District of Columbia and Howard University from October 19 – October 23. As an added experience students will have the opportunity to attend a university homecoming celebration. The program capacity is limited to one bus load of students, so apply early! For ore I information call Vanita Evans, Program Chair, at (716)320-0608 or email dstblackcollegetour@gmail.com
Emerging Philanthropists Of Color Program Accepting Grant Applications The Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI), an initiative that aims to expand access to philanthropy in communities of color, is proud to announce a new grant opportunity under its Emerging Philanthropists of Color (EPC) program. Members will award two $2,500 grants to youth-serving 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations that are located in Buffalo, Lackawanna or Niagara Falls during the inaugural grantmaking year. Interested nonprofits should detail a proposed project that supports and/or promotes diversity and focuses on one or more of the following: · Improving educational achievement for low-income students · Increasing racial/ethnic equity · Enhancing and leverages significant natural resources · Strengthening the region as a center for architecture, arts and culture Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2016 and can be submitted online at www.thecgli.org. The CGLI, a fund and initiative of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, was created to increase philanthropy within and for Western New York communities of color. annual grants to youth-serving organizations. The grant winners will be notified in mid-October 2016 and recognized at the CGLI’s annual signature event – the Pay It Forward Awards in midNovember 2016. For more information visit www.thecgli.org.
PATHWAYS continued year, and the college hopes to hold more in the future. ECC’s fall semester begins on August 29. Those interested in enrolling or finding out more about the college can call 851-1ECC or visit www.ecc.edu.
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“Putting the Neighbor back in the Hood” 20th year Anniversary On Saturday August 13th Masjid Nu’Man will celebrate its 20th year of sponsoring “Putting the Neighbor back in the Hood” community walk and carnival. The walk will begin at 11:00am from the Dr. Martin L. King statue along Fillmore Ave. and Humbolt Parkway to Glenwood Park (between Box & Glenwood Ave.) Mayor Byron W. Brown is the invited Grand Marshall and veteran participant of (PNBIH). The event comes from from the inspiration of the call made by the late Imam W. Deen Mohammed over 20 years ago to build model communities and work with all good people in your neighborhood. Imam Fajri Ansari and members of Masjid Nu’Man made a concerted effort to help contribute to the uplifting of the neighborhood surrounding the Masjid at Fillmore Avenue and E. Utica. At the time Glenwood Park was a neglected and blighted area attracting all kinds of vices, crime and garbage. Over the years with the help from former Masten Councilman’s Byron W. Brown, Antoine Thompson and Demone Smith, Glenwood Park was revitalize with a new basketball court and Jungle Gym play area while the City maintains the grass and play areas. In efforts to become more acquainted with the neighbors, Masjid Nu’Man has donated clothing, furniture and food consistently over the years. Members from the neighborhood and block clubs are now working together in planning this year historical occasion. On Friday August 12th at the Community Health Center of Buffalo on 34 Benwood Avenue, there will be an awards reception to honor outstanding community servants at 6:30pm. After the walk on Saturday there will be music and entertainment by The Crusaders Drill Team, Muhammad School of Music, poetry and words from Sister Karima Amin and much more! There will also be bounce houses and rides for the children. Information booths sponsored by the Community Health Center of Buffalo will provide information on how to obtain medical/dental services, blood pressure check, how to prepare to enroll in college and information on how to negotiate the criminal justice system before and after offenses. The annual Box Ave Classic Basketball Game will be an annual highlight with tip off at 3pm. We welcome the community to come out, join us and participate in this historical occasion! For further information please go to our website at Masjidnumansite@gmail.com or call 716-583-7078, 716-892-1332
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ous parts of the country, from Pasadena, Calif., to Chicago; from Massachusetts to North
Dakota. This all comes to light in a stunning new documentary by Deborah Riley Draper Olympic Pride, American Prejudice. Although Blair Underwood, who does double duty as an executive producer, officially narrates Olympic Pride, the voices of some of the actual Olympians can be heard as well. In fact, their voices take over much of the documentary. Some of their voices can be heard through their children, even if it is heartbreak that sadly shines through the most. Having these great accomplishments ignored or, worse yet, negated by racism was too painful for many of the Olympians to relive.
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Party Over Here
*Lil Black Dress Affair,
Saturday, August 13, McCoy Center, 653 Clinton Street (at Adams), 7 p.m. to Midnight featuring DJ Extreme, Spinning Old School Music, Line Dance, Swing, Urban Ballroom, Chicago Steppin’ and more R&B; tickets $30 ($35 after August 10, dinner included.) . For information call Cheri @ (716)200-9702
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Last Sunday thousands of people from far and near converged on Martin Luther King Jr. Park, leaving the insanity of the world behind just long enough to appreciate and enjoy the things that really matter, like friends and family, life and love. This weekend, Sunday August 14, Part 2 of the Pine Grill Reunion will kick off at the same time (3 p.m.) same place, and will feature an amazing local line up of entertainers! Come on out and enjoy what it felt like ‘back in the day’ when we had gratitude and a lot more love for one another. Huge thanks to our beloved Agnes Baine and her talented, hard working crew at the African American Cultural Center, the sponsors of this wonderful event!
Some of Buffalo’s Finest Performers Will Grace The Stage at The Pine Grill Reunion Part II This Weekend!
Free Latin Dance Schiller Park Happenings! Lessons Senior Center Dinner Free Latin Dance Night is held every Thursday at Blu Nighclub at 7 p.m. where dance lessons are conducted by Jerome. There is dancing all night with DJ’s Nino and Henry from LVP. No cover. Free parking. Blu is located in the Evanstown Plaza, 424
ON STAGE *Michael Blackson, aka, ‘The African King of Comedy’, Helium Comedu Club. Thu, Aug 18 @ 8:00 p.m. Fri, Aug 19, @ 7:30 & 10:p.m. Sat, Aug 20, @7:30 @&10p.m.
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Did you have a Rockin’ Good Time Last Week? – Well we’re back again with some of Buffalo’s finest this Sunday! GET READY for the 27th year of the Annual African American Cultural Center’s Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Part II. On Sunday, August14, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will come alive again with the jazz sounds of the old Pine Grill Night Night Club. Come out and meet and greet old and new friends, reunite with family, for a rousing, foot stomping, hand clapping good time. PLEASE NOTE – THIS YEAR THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN AT 3:00PM Gracing the stage will be some of Buffalo’s finest performers featuring Zoe Scruggs, The Dale Toliver Band, Kissena Frazier, Odyssey, Delvin Peyton with the Lyfe Band, and Touche’. Remember 3:00pm on August 14th is the place to be and be seen at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. We will be jamin’ again with the 2nd week of the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Concert. For more information contact the African American Cultural Center at 884-2013 or Paulette D. Harris, Coordinator at paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@gmail.com
It’s Caribbean Festival Time! The Buffalo Caribbean American Organization will host the annual Caribbean Festival and boat Ride August 19 and 20. The Boat Ride, aboard the Miss Buffalo 2, will take place on Friday May 19. The annual Caribbean Festival will be held on Saturday, August 20 at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio next to CanalSide. There will be cash prizes for the best costume in the Park; also drill/Step/Stomp Competition, entertainment and more! Gates open at 11 a.m. For more information call 381-5713 or email bcao.buff@gmail.com
Foxy Brown
El Museo Celebrates 35th Anniversary: This year, El Museo celebrates 35 years of service to Buffalo and WNY and to show their appreciation will host its first ever Members’ Exhibition, where all current and new members are invited to submit artwork in any media for display in the gallery.
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The Schiller Park Senior Center, 2057 will host a Senior Dinner & Dance for seniors age 60 and over featuring Buffalo’s own Foxie Brown and the Blues Boys (Old School Music) on Friday, August 26 from 3 – 7 p.m. Tickets are just $6 and should be purchased by August 12. For more information call 895-2727 or see Louise Fronczak, Activities Director at the center. See you there!
Big Spade Throwdown! The Schiller Park Community Center, 2057 Genesee Street, will host a “Big Spade Throwdown” from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the center. The cost is $25 entry fee and $5 for spectators. Cash and 2x15” Plaque prizes will be a warded. For more information contact Shihan at (716)308-5872.
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Hair To Go Natural :20 Years Of Big Hair, Big Ideas, Big Changes, And Big Love! Salon Will Celebrate Two Decades In Business Sunday, August 14
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lthea Little is a talented, creative visionary who also happens to be a savvy businesswoman. The founder of Hair2Go Natural Salon, she started the business to fulfill her dream of offering an establishment that focused on natural hair care. That was 20 years ago. Today Hair2Go continues to fill a void for area men and women, and this Sunday, August 14, the company will mark its two decades anniversary with “The Evolution of Hair” celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main Street. “Hair2Go Natural came to me when I saw a need to fill a void because there was no natural hair salons in Buffalo,” said Althea. “ I've always had a passion for hair and thought, what better way to share my vision then with the people of my city. I started doing research about natural hair salons in other cities and how to get one started. This process was far from easy,” she continued. It took a lot of hard work, determination and faith, not to mention the unwavering support of her husband Michael. As coowner and Althea’s “right hand,” he left his career in sales to help out as the business expanded. Together they were able to grow the salon into what it is today.
Althea Little
Althea credits Merlene Bell of Promises Beauty on Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo with giving her the first opportunity to work in a salon. From there she launched Hair2Go Natural. Over the years, like working at Promises inspired her, Hair2Go also has inspired some of the best and most talented stylists in the city to open their own salons. “We started at 93 Allen Street in the heart of Allentown with 4 chairs and grew to 15 chairs, ultimately operating out of 93/95 Allen Street,” she said. After 10 years on Allen Street, they moved into their present location at 727 Main Street in downtown Buffalo where they have operated for the past decade. A multi-cultural hair salon, Hair2Go specializes in cuts/colors, relaxers, braids, weaves, locks, twists, and hair restoration. The theme for the upcoming event theme is fitting -“The Evolution of Hair.” “Over the years hair has taken on new forms but the latest has been back to the original state of natural hair. We now wear our unaltered natural texture in various unique styles,” noted Althea, an avid reader of hair care publications and industry trends. Basically self-taught, she is also professionally trained and continues to stay abreast by attending training sessions and workshops across the country. The celebration, hosted by popular DJ Jazz T, will offer music, guest speakers, raffles for free hair styles, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, gifts and giveaways. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For additional ticket information contact Hair2Go Natural at (716) 883-2000. “We’ve been a pillar in the Buffalo community, becoming one of the first natural hair shops since June 1996,” Althea concluded. “It’s been 20 years of big hair, big ideas, big changes, and big love to all our loyal clients, and we want everyone to be a part of this celebration!”
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Jack & Jill of America – Buffalo Chapter presents the15th Biennial Beautillion Extraordinaire Leadership Program
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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Buffalo Chapter is currently accepting applications for the 15th Biennial Beautillion Extraordinaire Leadership Program. This year’s theme is, “Unapologetically Black – A Great Legacy Set for Us and by Us.” This leadership program is designed to instill empowering tools which are necessary to approach any situation with confidence and success into young men who are juniors and seniors in high school. Through the utilization of the community, participants will be provided diverse experiences. Beautillion Extraordinaire Leadership program members will receive training regarding speech, etiquette, leadership, introduction to various professions, nutrition & health education, violence & abuse, networking, fiscal management, fundraising, college preparation, self-esteem and self-image development, African history, community service experience, rites of passage ceremonies and mentorship. Not only will each young man gain knowledge needed for success, but also will develop friendships which will last a life time. At the culmination of the program, each of the beaux are presented to their parents, friends, and other invited guests at the Beautillion Extraordinaire, a black tie gala. At the ball, each beau will showcase their talents and growth, along with honoring their mother during a mother-son dance. Beaux will be celebrated and recognized through special awards based on participation, exceptional performance, scholastic achievement, and fundraising. Families of young men who wish to apply for membership to the Beautillion Extraordinaire Leadership Program will need to complete and submit their application no later than Saturday, September 3, 2016. There are limited program slots and needbased program scholarships available. We will host an informational session on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 3-5pm at the Main St. Gallery located at 515 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203. Please RSVP to http://evite.me/6TQDBkMWR2 Please email the Beautillion Committee at BuffaloBeautillion@gmail.com for a membership application and an information packet or with questions.
Eagle Ceremony Set for Brandon Barksdale. Brandon Barksdale will receive his Eagle Scout Rank and Badge during the “Eagle Ceremony” on Saturday, August 20 at St. ColumbaBridgid Church, 75 Hickory Street at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mayor Byron Brown. Brandon is the second Eagle Scout to come from St. Martin DePorres Troop #139. A junior at Frederick Law Olmsted School, Brandon’s Eagle Scout Project in June was a large health fair in support of his nephew, Jihad Moor, who has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Leona harper, Brandon’s mom, is committee chair of Troop #139. Congratulations Brandon!
YOUTH PANEL
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Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes and the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology host a YOUTH PANEL focused on Race, Buffalo, Policing, and Community. The Youth Panel will have five diverse teenagers from across the City of Buffalo, NFTA Transit Police Chief George Gast, Buffalo Police Captain Steve Nichols, and Buffalo Police Community Police Officer Angelo Threats. The Youth Panel will be held at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology, 1221 Main Street Buffalo, NY. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.
“The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to
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tions to Darrell D. Lane who graduated from Amherst Central High School. Darrell received the Richard BoydBowen Academic Award and a Varsity Council Award from Amherst Central High School. He also received an Urban League Scholarship Award. Darrell will be attending John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. He received the Ignatius Award. Darrell will major in Communication-Journalism and is a member of wrestling team. Darrell is son of Mr. Darrell Lane and Dr. Illana Lane and the grandson of Gertrude Lane.
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BUFF CITY HOOPS 2ND YEAR EVENT
RADNEY’S SPORTS UPDATE
Inside The Bills Training Camp 2016 The Buffalo Bills returned to St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY in hopes of ending a 16 year playoff drought. H e a d Coach Rex Ryan talks a big game but has produced very little in getting this team By GEORGE to even RADNEY sniff the playoffs. Tyrod Taylor will lead this team into battle after coming off one of the most successful seasons a Bills quarter-
back has ever had by throwing 200 TD’s with only 6 interceptions and rushing for a franchise record 568 yards. Bills led the league in rushing last year but must improve its passing game in order to have a successful season. Bills tight end Charles Clay must be used better along with Sammy Watkins being able to stretch the field for big play opportunities. Bills ranked 28th in the league for pass yardage, while number one for rushing yards per game. Le Sean McCoy and Mike Gillislee will lead the way with our running game. Bills running back Karlos Williams must work himself
AKOMA SCHOLARS continued *Ashley Hall’s mother is Ruthie Hall. She is an Urban League Black Scholar attending Gates Chili High School. She attends Aenon Baptist Church . Ashley will attend Roberts Wesleyan College where she will major in Psychology. *Faith Snipes is the daughter of Fimone and Elijah Snipes. A graduate of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women as an Urban League Black Scholar, she attends Bethel Christian Fellowship.Faith will attend Goucher College and intends to major in Political Science and International Relations. *Brianna Vasciannie’s mother is Harriett Vasciannie. She is an Urban League Black Scholarwho at tended Rush-Henrietta Senior High School. Brianna attends Second Baptist Church of Mumford .She will attend SUNY Brockport majoring in Biology and African American Studies. Brianna’s goal is to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon. *Brielle Vasciannie’s mother is Harriett Vasciannie. She is an Urban League Black Scholar who at tended Rush-Henrietta Senior High School. Brielle attends Second Baptist Church of Mumford. She will attend SUNY Brockport majoring in Psychology. *Jada Williams’ parents are John and Carla Williams. She is an Urban League Black Scholar who attended World of Inquiry School. She attends Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. Jada will be attending Nazareth College majoring in Physical Therapy. AKOMA Descendants AKOMA descendants are children of active AKOMA members who are graduating from High School. In 2016 AKOMA recognizes two AKOMA sons with a love token of congratulations. *Elwyn O. Jones, III (Tre’) is the son of Donna M. Jones, AKOMA’s current Treasurer, Scholarship Commission Chairperson and Finance Committee Chairperson. He is an Urban League Black Scholar who graduated from Rush-Henrietta Senior High School. Tre’ will be attending the Monroe Community College / Rochester Institute of Technology two plus two program majoring in Computer Science. *Jordan J. McCullough is the son of John and Gloria McCullough. Gloria currently serves as AKOMA’s Attendance Clerk and on the Scholarship Commission. Jordan graduated from Penfield High School. He will be attending either SUNY Brockport or Buffalo State majoring in Political Science with aspirations to become a lawyer.
back into shape after receiving a four game suspension for substance abuse. “I put myself, my teammates, and my family in a very bad situation,” said Karlos. “ I can learn from my mistakes this off season, get ready to get back in shape and get ready to play football and move forward.” I remember when that was what training camp was for, to get back into shape from the off season. It’s a new era and players come into training camp already in shape and fine tuning the game plan and mental side of the game. I think injuries like pectoral and bicep tears are coming from today’s NFL players being in too good of shape and not letting the body tone down. I remember 15 to 20 years ago of not hearing of these type of injuries. Everyone on defense is saying the right things about installation of Rex Ryan defense for the upcoming season. Yes, everyone must be on the same page with Rex’s complex defense which relies on various signal calls at the line of scrimmage. It’s a scheme that relies on confusing the quarterback and allowing various players to drop back into pass coverage. Bills have drafted players to fit this type of scheme. Ed Reed future hall of famer has been brought in to coach secondary because of his understanding of this complicated defense. Ed played in this defense and hopefully will be able to relate it to our players. Corey Graham and Aaron Williams are the key guys on defense because the safeties determine what schemes they are running. The safeties must be talking constantly in order for overall defense to be effective. It’s a controlled chaos that the defense is creating to confuse the offense into making mistakes. This training camp theme is ALL
IN and will be critical for the success of the team.
Reggie Bush signs with Bills
Reggie Bush still has that explosive first step and along with LeSean McCoy will form one of the most dangerous backfields in the NFL. Bills should throw ball to Bush more often and allow McCoy and Gillislee to garner more of the carries from the line of scrimmage. Bush will drive you crazy with his running 10 yards backwards with hopes of breaking a big
Marquis Goodwin PHOTO JEROME DAVIS play; he also can fumble the ball and can make a big play for the Bills on our opponents. Bills defense just took another hit with 2nd round draft pick Reggie Ragland going down with what appears to be a serious knee injury. Once again Rex Ryan wanted Shaq Lawson and Reggie Ragland desperately and chose to ignore x-rays, and doctors reports on each player either having existing injuries or body badly beat up from playing college football at the highest levels. University of Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban is known for running his players into the ground and most of his players en-
tering the NFL always seem to miss their first year in the NFL. Dee Miltner, NY Jets, Cyrus Kouandjio, Bills, C.J. Mosely, Ravens, and the list continues to grow with Reggie Ragland most likely will be added to the list. Once again Rex Ryan has put the Bills in a hole and now veterans like Brandon Spikes must rejoin the team. Cordy Glenn injury on offensive line is another tough blow to a team that is all of sudden thin at several positions. We will examine preseason games and what we can expect from a team in transition. Doug Whaley has his work cut out for him by searching the waiver wires.
Buff City Hoops & Jes Breathe Cancer Awareness Group began their 2nd Annual season at Schiller Park, helping our inner city youth stay on a positive path, playing g a m e s throughout the city against other teams within the COACH organizaCAL tion. Jes Breathe teamed up with Stop the Violence Coalition last year, winning two championship games - 1 girl, 1 boy at Masten Park. During last season, the two organizations had communty professional speakers come in and address the children about positive life choices. Founder of Jes Breathe Cancer Awareness Group, Gina Davis President of Stop the Violence Coalition, Murray Holman, also spoke to the children This year, Jes Breathe had over 75 children participating on the first day of practice with more to come every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am – 2 pm at Schiller Park. On Saturday, August 27th, Jes Breathe will have some of the youth playing a basketball game, Hoopin’ 4 Hope at 2pm, during their 7th Annual Gina Davis~Walking 4 Hope fundraising event at MLK Park. A special thank you to Legislator Betty Jean Grant and her staff for organizing a great basketball program for our inner city youth. Murray Holman and Gina Davis for volunteering their time and all of the sponsors that help keep Buff City Hoops a succsess.
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Marcus Garvey Day 2016
Garvey Day will be celebrated in Buffalo on Wednesday, August 17 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Martha Mitchel Community Center, 275 Oakmont. For more information call (716)335-8962.
Honoring Marcus Garvey
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By Dr. Conrad Worrill /The Chicago Crusader
ach August that we celebrate Marcus Garvey’s birthday, we should revisit his contributions and study the works of this great African hero. Marcus Garvey left a rich historical legacy for us to study and utilize in our continued quest for independence and liberation as a people. Marcus Garvey was born August 17, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica to Marcus and Sarah Garvey. Marcus Sr., his father, was a descendent of the Maroons. The Maroons were Africans who managed to escape slavery when they reached western shores by jumping from slave ships, or by fleeing slave plantations and establishing well fortified communities deep in the Jamaican interior. Garvey’s mother, Sarah was said to be of extraordinary beauty and possessed a gentle personality. She was also said to have been a deeply religious person. Garvey left school at the age of 14 and became an apprentice printer in Kingston. He worked for a private company and eventually became a foreman. At the age of 20, in 1907, although he was a member of management, Garvey led a newly formed printer’s union strike. The company promised Garvey big rewards and benefits if he would discontinue his union organizing. Garvey refused, was fired, and “blacklisted” by the privateprinting companies of Kingston. This experience intensified Garvey’s political curiosity concerning the condition of African people. It was at this point in 1909, that he formed the National Club and its publication “Our Own.” From this point forward, Garvey decided to devote his life to the uplifting of the African race. He published his first newspaper, The Watchman, which gave him an opportunity to express his emerging political views on the plight of African people. While unable to gain support for his organization, Garvey began to travel. He spent time in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Columbia, and Venezuela. These travels gave Garvey an opportunity to observe, that whenever African people and whites were in close proximity, African people were on the bottom. Garvey continued to travel and in 1911 he went to London. He was able to test out his public speaking ability on the condition of African people worldwide at the famous Hyde Park Speaker’s Corner. While in London, Garvey met the editor of the African Times andOrient Review, Duse Mohammed Ali. Ali, an Egyptian scholar, introduced Garvey to many ideas that played an important role in his future thinking. This background gave Garvey the tools he needed to become one of our true twentieth century freedom fighters. Garvey arrived in Harlem, New York on March 16, 1916. By 1919, Garvey was established as the President General of the UNIA/ACL, which had a membership of over three million people with more than 300 branches throughout the Afri- can World Community. Perhaps Garvey’s greatest contribution to the uplifting of our people was his ability to find a formula for organizing African people around the African principle: the greatest good for the greatest number. This was reflected in the First International Convention of Negro Peoples of the World in Madison Square Garden, in New York in 1920. Over twenty-five thousand African people from all over the world witnessed the selection of Red, Black and Green as the colors of the Provisional Government. In this context, Garvey and the UNIA/ACL had established an economic arm, the Negro Factories Corporation, with cooperative stores, restaurants, steam laundry shops, tailor shops, dressmaking shops, millinery stores, a doll factory to manufacture African dolls, and a publishing house. Garvey also formed a Steamship Corporation. The goals and objectives of the UNIA had now become clear to the world. As Shawna Maglangbayan points out, “…the Garvey movement and UNIA had become a threat to the white world,” With the cooperation of anti-Garvey, “Negro leaders,” Garvey
was eventually charged and convicted of mail fraud for sell-
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Chaos or Community?
United Christian Leadership Ministry Speaks -CONCLUSION
The following is the conclusion to the press statement released by Rev. Lewis W. Stewart, President of the United Christian Leadership MinistryOf Western New York, Inc.
The United Christian Leadership Ministry is calling for a summmit to be conenedd as soon as possible sometime in the fall of 2016 to address community police concerns.
We want to know why they were arrested in the discharge of their professional duties? oWhy was the white reporter not arrested also?
Another point, I question the methods of the Rochester Police Department in handling the problems at the protest downtown on Friday, July 8th. Two Black reporters from Channel 13 were unnecessarily arrested and detained. There were three reporters, one was White from another news station. They were all in the same vicinity and yet two, the Black reporters were charged with disorderly conduct.
oThe situation reveals a bias relative to the police and erodes the building of trust.
GARVEY continued ing stock in the African Star Lines. On February 8, 1925, Marcus Garvey was arrested and convicted for mail fraud and imprisoned in Atlanta, Georgia. With a great movement of support by his followers, Garvey was released from prison in 1927. Immediately following his release he was deported from the United States and was sent back to Jamaica to continue his work. He continued to travel and while in London, on June 10, 1940, Garvey lapsed into a coma and made his transition into eternity. The Garvey Movement was one of the greatest mass movements of African people in the world. Although the external and internal forces and enemies of Garvey caused his demise, the ideas of Garvey and the UNIA/ACL are still alive. We need to revitalize and resurrect the spirit of Marcus Mosiah Garvey at every opportunity. One special way to honor the memory of Marcus Garvey is for you to proudly display your Red, Black and Green Flag on his birthday, August 17th in remembrance. The spirit of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey’s is needed now, more than ever before. A Luta Continua / The Struggle Continues!
oFinally, a young man suffered an injury as a result of force used by the police. How did he sustain this injury and how are the police and city going to address it? oThere are questions, we demand to be answered. Finally, we stand at a cross road in community-police relations and race relations in America. The alternatives are achieving racial justice or continued racial strife. Is it Chaos or Community? Building Trust and Accountability or the breakdown of law and order. We do not have a choice. What kind of a world and community do we wish to bequeath to our children and grandchildren?
The Right to Vote in Texas
A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas’ outrageously strict voter ID law discriminates a against Black and Latino voters and violates the federal Voting Rights Act. The court ordered a Federal District Court to come up with a remedy for the law’s flaws in time for the November election. The Texas law has been called one of the worst examples of voter suppression enacted by Republican statehouses since 2010, all in the guise of combating voter fraud.
“My Country Tis’ of Thee... From the time we were five years old, we scampered up into school buildings where we stood at attention, turned our bodies in the direction of the symbol that has presided over the enslavement, of our ancestors, and pledged allegiance to it. We still do. We eagerly swallowed the story that our country is a place offering liberty and justice to all, a land of the free, and a home of the brave… swaying back and forth to glorious refrains put to music… “My country ‘Tis of Thee, Sweet SABIRAH land of liberty. Always included in this MUHAMMAD carefully designed indoctrination was a lesson about the role of police in our communities…usually accompanied by a brightly decorated book titled something like: Officer Timpson is Your Friend! Inside were cheerful photos of Officer Timpson waving to children or escorting them across a busy street. We were told in those books that if we were ever lost, we should seek out a police officer, an authority figure who would take care of things…and take care of us. As we grew older, the indoctrination continued, using the power of repetition on the side of every patrol car, claiming “To Protect and To Serve.” One of the most heartbreaking things to hear is the family members of Black folk gunned down by police reciting those words – in utter shock – unable to reconcile the words with what they are actually experiencing. Really, it’s no different than the overall state of denial we live in, as we continue to reel from the trauma of a system of enslavement that has only morphed into modern day mechanisms. But the same men who declared their own independence from an English tyrant, writing that “all men are created equal” were doing the raping and murdering of the Black bodies they owned. The court that calls itself “Supreme” declared in 1857 that there is no right that a Black man has that a White man is bound to respect, and has now gutted the Voting Rights Act and sold the country to corporations. And the same police gangs that began as slave catchers continue in the role that they were organized for. Today, those who act as state sanctioned slavers roll under the slogan “To Protect and To Serve” like the slave ship of John Hawkins sailed under the name “Good Ship Jesus.” Same role, new equipment. America has always masqueraded as a bastion of liberty and justice, a beacon of light for the rest of the world to emulate and admire… when in fact it’s very foundation is the slaughter of over a hundred million natives and the enslavement of millions of Africans. There is always a lofty principle, or soothing, disarming moniker, a patriotic song and a veneer of legitimacy attached to every murderous deed our open enemy has planned for us. The successful operation of the institutions of this evil matrix depends on our belief in their legitimacy. Until we can find the courage to see (and to say) things as they actually are, we will remain in this endless, gut wrenching loop of Emmett Tills and Scottsboro boys. We are the product of centuries of conditioning. If we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that many of us still say “white folk” behind closed doors, and not above a whisper. We won’t ask for the Black doctor. Even after Tuskeegee, we’ll swallow any pill they give us, and stick out our arms for any needle they bring. If they tell us to think one way, we won’t dare think another. They too, are the products of that conditioning. The rage that Darren Wilson flew into when Michael Brown wouldn’t stop running as he was told… the rage that Brian Encinia flew into when Sandra Bland told him firmly that she was holding her own cigarette in her own car… is there because White folk have never relinquished their sense of ownership of black people. They have never surrendered the conviction that Black folk are supposed to obey their every command, right now, regardless of whether or not they have “legal” authority to make the command. And in the event that we get “uppity,” and question that “authority,” they have never dismantled the system that protects – and rewards White people who murder us in cold blood, in broad daylight, in full view of witnesses, and now… on camera. More next time.
“Readers are Leaders.”
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Words Matter, Mr. Paladino!
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his weekend a School Board member made national news when he went on the record to express his views/ opinions about our President’s religious affiliation. Carl Paladino cited patently false and repeatedly debunked accusations that President Obama “is a Muslim, not a Christian.” Further his remarks insinuated that President Obama, if not a Muslim is a “sympathizer”. Although he leaves the listener to surmise with what or whom the President identifies, he clearly believes the President is un-patriotic, is only supported by the “uninformed” or the “elite” and doesn’t care about the average American. While these remarks would appear Barbara Seals to be aimed only at the President, the covert Nevergold message is that somehow, being a Muslim is a problem; signals un-American tendencies; is intolerable and sinister. I am appalled that an educational decision maker would make such remarks without consideration of their impact on the student population he serves. And as a fellow Board member, I believe that silence becomes complicity in support of this behavior. It should be acknowledged that Mr. Paladino has freedom of speech to express his views. And he is doing that as a citizen not as a Board member. Likewise, my comments are not made on the behalf of the Board or of myself, as a Board member. In fact, the Board is prevented by Education Law from formally admonishing or sanctioning one of its members. However, as Mr. Paladino has, I also have the right, and the obligation, to exercise my free speech rights and do so as a grandmother, child advocate and educational stakeholder. Buffalo Schools serve over 34,000 students. African Ameri can, Latino, Native American, Asian and Pacific Islanders comprise nearly 80% of our student population. An increasing number of our students are immigrant children who come from countries where the predominant religion is Islam. We also recognize that many of our students, American citizens, are Muslims. Our country was founded on the belief that religious freedom is a fundamental right. All of our children, regardless of religious preference, deserve and MUST see educational leaders/adults modeling behavior that demonstrates a valuing, respect and tolerance of difference. Our educational system actively promotes the goal that “All students will demonstrate the ability to live harmoniously and to cooperate with others, valuing the enrichment provided by diversity, and incorporating our democratic civic values of equal opportunity, justice, and peace.” In other words, we message that regardless of race, creed, religion, national origin or sexual orientation we expect the ideal that all will treat each other with dignity, honesty and respect. That includes adults. Our students understand coded language. They are more technologically savvy than most adults and they respond to social media in formats that we’ve never heard of. Comments such as those made by Mr. Paladino are not confined to CNN or the Buffalo News. Our students understand the hypocrisy of adults, who exercise situational values in their interactions. They reject the attempt to impose a set of standards for behavior on them that are not mirrored in the behavior of those who make the policies. They expect us to model the behavior, adhere to the ideals and validate the goals we’ve developed to guide the system. Yes, words matter, actions matter. Our students are watching us Mr. Paladino. What will you do or say next?
“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper
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Dream Deferred: Hillary or Trump - Can Either Resident Happy with City’s Response be the Cure for What Ails Blacks? Dear Editor: Part 3
In nearly 50 years, public service unions , such as police and teachers have gained the right to finance political candidates, such as Presidents, Congressmen, US Senators, council members, school board members, governors, senators, assemblymen, district attorneys, and judges. But Blacks in America have never had this kind of money which is not only used for advertisement of candidates, but is too often put into the hands of many of the preachers in the Black community for their support. This may account for the tremendous rise in Black churches in Buffalo, which has become the largest employer of those posing as men of God. Melvin Watkins, a retired librarian/photographer, two years ago, traveled around the Black community in Buffalo, photographing and commenting on the growth Ted of Black churches, most of which were creKIRKLAND ated from old buildings. “I see them everywhere, three or four in one block with some with only 10 or less members. It’s actually a waste of money. They could consolidate and save money on heating those old buildings,” said Watkins, who stopped counting when he reached 250. Recently, Pastor Jeff Carter of Ephesus Ministries put today’s number around 278. But rarely spoken about is that the rise in churches appears to bring about a rise in government programs and government jobs held by preachers as well as a rise in crime. Whatever happened to Matthew 6:26 regarding serving two masters? A clear example involving the importance of money in the election of political candidates occurred in Byron Brown’s first race for Mayor of Buffalo in 2005. A conglomerate of White businessmen put up a million dollars to elect Buffalo’s first Black mayor. This was more money than all the previous seven Black candidates together raised in their races for mayor. But the million dollar issue would later come up in a rather strange way. Bernie Tolbert, a former FBI agent in charge of the Western New York Office, had been retired several years before he announced his race for mayor against Byron Brown in 2013. At the time Brown was a two tern mayor. Tolbert made his announcement to run for mayor against Brown at the Meriwether Library. upon leaving the Library that evening, I followed him out where I asked Tolbert: “Are you really running against Brown for mayor?” No, I am not running against Byron, I’m running for the million dollars,” he said and I got the drift. Today, Blacks have a rare opportunity in this year’s election to emerge from the plantation life and become first class citizens. Hillary cannot win without a large Black voter turnout for her, and Trump cannot win if they do. So the question becomes what is Hillary willing to do for Blacks for this large voter turnout in her favor? What is trump willing to do for Black votes? Which one has the willingness and the courage to follow in the footsteps of president Obama and reward Blacks as Obama rewarded Gays and the financiers of the auto and banking industry? So the answer of the previous question, can Hillary or Trump cure what ails Blacks, the answer is yes, in the same light as Obama cured what ailed the Gays, auto industry and the banks. As Blacks we have been victims of America’s slave system, its racism, discrimination, police killings, poor education, poor health care, political system, and the influx of guns into Black communities to kill each other. So the cure from Hillary or Trump, whichever wins is to grant Blacks their long overdue Reparations and an end to racism. This will not be easy, Obama knew it, so we got nothing from him because as he put it, he represented more than Black people, meaning everybody was more important than us.
To Be Continued
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I am writing in response to a resolution of a street corner (Berwyn and Burlington) wherein I felt that a serious accident was waiting to happen. I wrote to Mr. Stephen Stepniak back in February of this year and told him about my concerns for this corner. I was advised that he would have someone look into it for me. I sent a follow-up e-mail in early July and was told again someone was taking care of it. I am pleased to say that Mr. Stepniak is a man of his word. They have put two yellow lines on the road to let drivers know that they are entering a two way street. This should prevent many close accidents that occur on a daily basis. My main point is if you want to make a difference you must call and write letters to the correct individuals. City Hall does listen. You just have to be patient. I also want to thank Mayor Byron Brown and Councilman Ulysses Wingo for the part they played in getting this done. I attached a picture of the street. -J.Middlebrooks
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Talking Heads and Saying Nothing… I can only hope that community is not listening to the D&C black and white “’talking heads” who are (yet again) attempting to convince us that a “new” sheroe has ridden in on a white horse to save US – this time in the form of the recently selected Barbara Dean-Williams as Superintendent of the Rochester City School District. Please pay close attention to the fact that the “talking heads” keep spewing rhetoric about a so- called “progressive code of conduct” that de-emphasizes suspensions [based on] data released in 2014 which found that HOWARD EAGLE students in the City School District were being suspended at an alarming rate for relatively minor offenses, with [so-called] minorities and the disabled facing the worst. It is in fact a very, very clear, and old pattern. Also, please, please pay close, close attention to the fact that the “talking heads” are attempting to convince us that the “RCSD [is] moving in a [so-called] restorative justice direction.” Yet, they are saying NOTHING about the fact that those who recommended “the new code of conduct [and] restorative justice direction” also recommended an anti-racist direction via anti-racist education and professional development for all RCSD employees, which has been approved by the Rochester Board of Education. Why are the talking-heads not talking about this? I’ll tell you why --- it’s simply, and plainly because they themselves are upholders, perpetrators, and enablers of the tripartite illness, and beast of structural, institutional, and individual racism --- period. We ought to be sick-and-tired-of-being-sick-and-tired of hearing the old, worn-out, gradualistic, mantra about “the City School District won’t improve dramatically overnight.” We’ve been hearing this foolishness (without exaggeration) for at least fort years. Enough already! Lastly, it is nothing more or less than an abstract, myth (designed to bamboozle and hoodwink) that “when school opens on Sept. 7, change will once again be in the air.” Nothing could possibly be further from the truth. the old, old, status-quo has never been more deeply entrenched. We need a movement The Struggle Continues... •
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Proposals are requested by the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management (DEP/DSM) for a three (3) year term agreement for various projects (work orders) in Erie County Sewer District Nos. 1 through 6 and 8. The top rated respondents will be selected to enter into a three (3) year term agreement for 2017, 2018 and 2019 with the County. The term agreement will be set for the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00, with each work order not to exceed $75,000.00. In accordance with Local Law No. 6, proposals are hereby invited for the subject project. Proposals are to be submitted in the exact format of submittal available from Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management, Room 1034, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202, Telephone (716) 858-8383. Proposals will be due September 15, 2016. The DEP/DSM emphasizes that declining to respond at any step of the procurement process prior to selection will not hinder firms from being solicited for future jobs. To obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) or review documents related to this invitation, please call the above number, write to the above address, e-mail courtney.scordato@erie.gov, or visit www.erie.gov and search under “Doing Business” on the top of the webpage. This invitation does not commit Erie County Sewer District Nos. 1 through 6 and 8, Erie County, or its Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Sewerage Management, to accept any priced proposal, nor does it obligate Erie County for any costs associated with preparing or submitting proposals. BY:Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Erie County Department of Environment & Planning Division of Sewerage Management
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The Community Schools Program builds bridges between families and communities leading to improved student learning, increased parent engagement and healthier students by connecting community-based organizations, colleges, city and county services and businesses with the BPS school. Program Director The Director will facilitate the implementation and management of the development and operations of community school activities, events, programs and services for four community zones and will have direct supervision of two Zone Leaders. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with at least 10 years of community-based experience and 3 years of supervisory experience. Zone Leader (East & West*) The Zone Leader will work under the direct supervision of the Community Schools Director and directly supports the zone lead partner organization to facilitate the development and management of program services and activities. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with at least 6 years of community-based experience and 2 years of supervisory experience. *Two positions - the East Zone requiring extensive knowledge of the East Side & the West Zone requiring extensive knowledge of the West Side. Coordinator The Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Zone Leader or Director & will also work closely with BPS administration to implement & monitor an annual action plan for one individual school. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field with at least 5 years of community-based experience. Some supervisory experience helpful. Applicant’s for this position will be contacted in September. Please visit www.cfsbny.org to apply for the positions above including a resume and cover letter.
PUBLIC NOTICE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
ANNUAL NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTIFICATION: The Buffalo Public School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including vocational educational opportunities, without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, 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 nondiscrimination 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: Associate Superintendent Human Resources, 720 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 816-3668. 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
NOTIFICACIÓN ANUAL DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN: Las Escuelas Públicas de Buffalo por este medio informa a los estudiantes, padres, empleados y el público en general que ofrecen oportunidades laborales y educativas, incluidas las oportunidades de formación profesional, sin distinción de raza real o percibida, color, credo, religión, prácticas religiosas, origen nacional, étnico grupo, sexo (incluyendo el acoso sexual y la violencia sexual), la identidad de género, orientación sexual (el término "orientación sexual" se refiere a la heterosexualidad, la homosexualidad, la bisexualidad o la asexualidad), afiliación política, edad, estado civil, situación militar, condición de veterano, discapacidad , el peso, la condición de víctima de violencia doméstica, detención o antecedentes penales, la información genética de un individuo o cualquier otra razón prohibida por el Estado de Nueva York y/o las leyes federales contra la discriminación, y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender las consultas relativas a la política de no discriminación y los procedimientos de queja: Recursos Humanos, 720 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202; teléfono: (716) 816-3668. HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org. Una copia de los cursos de educación profesional y técnica secundaria que ofrece está disponible para los residentes del distrito y se puede obtener mediante la siguiente información de contacto: Career & Technical Education, 333 Clinton St., Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 8163700, www.buffaloschools.org/Career_Technical.cfm
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Library’s Annual Used Book Sale
NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS SUN 7/31 MID-063
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AUGUST Vibes 754-869-293-147246-803
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quick money $$$$ THE NUMBER BOOK 189-809-444 886-980-422 322-522-355 800-592-390 394-833-924 127-909-418 927-313-466 124-550-525 583-269-508
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105 430 501 742 123
429 941 348 971 394
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Thousands of used books, video and audio books will be for sale at the downtown Central Library’s Annual Used Book sale Thursday August 11 thru Saturday August 13 at 1 Lafayette Square on the second floor. Everything is 50 cents. The schedule is as follows: •Thursday August 11, Early bird Preview, 8:30 -11 a.m., $5 donation for admission. Then from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. the sale is open to the public. •Friday August 12 and Saturday August 13, 8:30 a.m.– 2 p.m. to the public.
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ATTORNEYS
DOG TRAINING
Terrence D. McKelvey Attorney at Law 181 Franklin St. Suite 101 (716) 847-2606
Dogman’s K -9 Obedience Training
Law Office of Daria L. Pratcher, PC “Everything Real Estate” 523 Main Street (716)541-8574
ELECTRICIAL
Attorney FritzGerald Tondreau
1963 Fillmore Avenue (716) 807-8163
Empire Electric (716) 634-0330
FLORISTS
1-888-400-6811/ 716-222-9119 TondreauLaw.com
Maureen’s Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600
AUTO
HAIR SUPPLY
Ben’s Downtown Tire
Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247
1133 Kensington Ave. /1610 Genesee
50 Sycamore (cor. Elm) (716) 856-1066 or 894-1483
Colston Enterprises 716 E. Ferry (Near Fillmore) (716) 894-3910
AUTO SALES Paddock James Talford (JT), Sales (716)261-1096/908-9926 3232 Delaware Ave.
HOME IMPROVEMENT Free Lead Assessment & Roof Assessment All Home Improvements Free Estimates Call 716 908-3439
HOME/PROPERTY INSPECTION Majadi Enterprises Inc.
BAIL BONDS GIST BAIL BONDS
A-1 Bail Bonds 855-2514 or 854-2128
CELL PHONES Ansar Cellular Communications & Fragrance Store 1371 Fillmore @ E. Utica (716) 884-2373
For Directory 881-1051
(716) 316-7776
majadienterprise@aol.com
TAILORS Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MEREA WORLD Transportation Service City To City State To State Safe & Dependable • Specializing in Round Trip & Over Night Trips Text or call 716 939-8892
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Challenger Community News • www.thechallengrnews.com • August 10, 2016
Wednesday August 10
Wednesday August 10
Saturday August 13
Monday August 15
Wednesday August 17
Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.
Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class with Phyllis Caver at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. Every Wednesday 11am - 12pm Call 716 832 1010 visit www.HustleForHealth.com FREE
“Putting the Neighbor back in the Hood” Community Walk and Carnival: 11am from the MLK statue along Fillmore Ave. and Humbolt to Glenwood Park (betwee Box & Glenwood Ave.)
Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class with Phyllis Caver at Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. Every Monday 12pm - 1pm Call 716 832 1010 visit www.HustleForHealth.com FREE
Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.
The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 8856348.
Northland Neighbor Yard Sale The Northland CUSHION Block Club and Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church are sponsoring their annual community yard sale Saturday, August 13 (August 20 - rain date), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yard sale will take place on the corner of Northland and Masten Avenue. Individuals or groups that are interested in renting a table, at a cost of $10 per table, can call 884-7664 to reserve one. Tables can be set up at 9a.m. on the day of the event and taken down by 3 p.m. Grilled hot dogs and drink will be available for purchase. Pastor George F. Nicholas, Senior Pastor.
Thursday August 11 Veterans Creative Arts Festival: VA WNY Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue from 11a.m. to 2p.m. in Room 301, Freedom Hall. Friday August 12 Ellicott Mall Reunion Meet & Greet: 6-9 p.m., 211 Eagle St. 392-5588. Gail Lucas to Receive Eye On History Award: on Friday, Merriweather Library, 3 p.m. 847-6010 for more info. Bennett High School Class of 1971 45th Reunion Meet & Greet: 4 p.m., Pearl Street Brewery, 76 Pearl Street, ALSO on 8/13/2016 11amBennett Tour. To register and more info respond to Bennettreunion71@gmail.com
Big Spade Throwdown! Schiller Park Community Center, 2057 Genesee Street, noon to 4:30 p.m. cost $25 entry fee and $5 spectators. For info (716) 308-5872. Sommerville Family and Friends Fun Day: 12 Noon, Martin Luther King Park, Shelter No. 1. Bring a dish, chairs, games, drinks. (716) 424-4358.
The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348.
Wednesday August 17 Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 3 p.m. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.
SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!
“I am so pleased to endorse my friend and law partner John Flynn for Erie County District Attorney.”
Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Uptown Healthy Lifestyle Market: Fresh Fruits & Vegetables, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. corner of 3248 Bailey & Dartmouth Avenue. Neighbor Yard Sale: Hosted by Northland CUSHION Block Club & Lincoln Memorial UMC, 10am to 2pm corner of Northland and Masten Avenue. (August 20, 2016 - rain date).
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT! University District Councilmember Rasheed N.C. Wyatt joined the Arden-Newburgh Avenue Block Club August 2, 2016 in celebration of the 33rd Annual National Night Out, America’s Night Out Against Crime. The Block Club also united to pay special tribute to the E-District Buffalo Police Department Officers that patrol their streets. Pictured (l to r) are Chief Carmen Menza, Captain David Stabler, Phyllis Mays, Sandria Banks, Councilmember Rasheed N.C. Wyatt, Edie Green and Renata Toney. Photo: Courtesy of G.A.C. Photography MANDELLA MARKET HOSTS ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH IN HONOR OF NELSON MANELA! Pictured
above are some scenes from Mandella Market’s annual Birthday celebration in honor of South Afican freedom figher Nelson Mandela. It was held July 16 and featured live music by the Larry Salter Soul Orchestra, a gas sale, free food, drinks and more! Hats off to proprietor Ahmed Selah for keeping the legacy and memory og Mr. Mandela alive.
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