Safety

from Challenger Community News August12,2021

Dr. Kiah E. Nyame Has Been Named Coordinator of the Office of Neighborhood Safety for the City of Rochester

Dr. Kiah Nyame serves as Founding Executive Director of Ujima Rochester/Ujima Atlanta, Inc., a positioin he's held since January 2002 to present. Ujima is a pro-social development agency serving severely at-risk youth and their families. Dr. Nyame created African World History Classes in Rochester and Atlanta in 2011 to support lay persons, youth, human service and education professionals increase knowledge of the historical contributions of the African Diaspora.

Dr. Nyame also serves as a Social-Justice and Program Evaluation Consultant, as well as a Cultural & Social Trauma Educator. He co-founded in 1997, Umoja Recovery, a chemical dependency recovery group dealing with issues that are specific to African Americans. He has served as a founding member of the Rochester Fatherhood Resource Initiative Inc. He has served as an Effective Black Parenting and Family Consultant and Young Men's and Young Women's Rites of Passage curriculum developer and trainer.

Dr. Kiah E. Nyame has over twenty years experience in the education, mental health, juvenile justice, and youth behavioral fields. His expertise is in family, youth, and generational cultural trauma and youth intervention/prevention.

Dr. Nyame is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Executive Leadership Coach, Certified Diversity & Inclusion Trainer, Certified Program Evaluator, and an Organizational Equity Transformation Consultant.

Dr. Nyame completed his Doctoral Degree in Counseling & Human Development at the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education. He completed his Master's Degree in Human Service Administration at St. John Fisher College.

Danielle Ponder DANIELLE PONDER ON STAGE! Danielle Ponder is set to

perfrom Thursday, August 12 at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square, Rochester. The event features Karl Denson's Tiny Universe x, and Danielle Ponder, tickets on sale now. Doors open at 5 p.m. Recently Ponder graced and proverbially took down tthe house at this years NewPort Jazz Festival, one of the largest stages in Jazz . A fixture in Rochesters local music community and a prominent voice for social change, the singer songwriter will also be performing at Buffalo's 5th Annual Beau Fleuve Music Arts Celebration on August 29, one of the largest annual music and arts events in WNY.

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Otis Glover Services Set for Otis Nelson Glover Jr.

Long time activist and community worker Otis Nelson Glover Jr. made his transition on August 3, 2021. Mr. Glover will lie in state Thursday, August 12 from 4 - 9 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd where the family will be present from 6 - 9 p.m. The family will also receive friends Friday, August 13 between 11a.m. and 12 Noon at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry St., where a Celebration of Life will immediately follow. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Glover was a member of St. John's Lodge #16, Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons, under whose auspices Masonic Services will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. Please share condolences online at www.thomastedwardsfuneralhome.com

McCarley Gardens to Get Long-Overdue Renovations

St. John Baptist Church is partnering with a Brooklynbased developer on a $20 million rehabilitation and renovation of 135 of the 146 units in McCarley Gardens on Goodell St., at the corner of Michigan Avenue. Improvements include new kitchens, upgraded appliances, cabinets and countertops, and new bathroom fixtures new flooring and new paint. The exteriors will get new siding, roofing, windows and trim. In addition, 15 new three-bedroom units are to be constructed.

“Putting The Neighbor Back in The Hood”

Masjid Nu’Man to Host 24th Annual Community Event

Masjid Nu’Man will present its 24th annual “Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood” rally Saturday, August 14 at Fillmore Ave. and East Utica beginning at 11 a.m. Featured will be a community walk, live entertainment, free food, health services including vaccinations, remarks from community leaders and more. The K.J. Jamison Basketball Classic at the Box Street Playground will be held at 3 p.m.

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Remembering Wardel “Meech” Davis: Would He Still Be Alive if Buffalo’s Mayor Didn’t Wait to Ban Chokeholds?

By Tito Ruiz

Saturday, August 7, would have marked Wardel “Meech'' Davis's 25th birthday. Unfortunately, his life was cut short by Buffalo Police on February 7, 2017, after he was placed in a chokehold and savagely beaten while lying prone (on his chest). The officers involved, Todd McCalister and Nicholas Parisi, alleged that they stopped the then 20-year-old Meech to question him after he was supposedly seen leaving a suspicious home on Hoyt Street on the city’s West Side. Meech allegedly told the officers that he had Wardel "Meech" Davis marijuana on him. But it remains a mystery as to where the alleged marijuana went since it was never recovered.

One of the officers alleged that they tried to handcuff Meech after he declared he had marijuana. That’s when he supposedly “fled several feet, tripped, fell, and became violent while lying face down on the ground.” Meech was then placed in a chokehold and repeatedly punched in the face. According to the Erie County Medical Examiner, Meech suffered from “ blunt impact injuries of the head, neck, torso, and extremities…Most of the injuries were located on Mr. Davis’s face, particularly around his nose, lips, and cheek. Mr. Davis’s left eye was swollen shut and there was a large abrasion on his right cheek and on the right side of his nose.”

The Buffalo Police Department Use of Force Policy prohibits officers punishing persons “for fleeing, resisting arrest or assaulting a member, or for any other reason,” but both officers claimed that the excessive force was necessary to protect themselves from harm. Despite the repeated blows to the face while placed in a chokehold, the medical examiner deemed Meech’s death “a homicide due to his pre-existing medical condition: bronchitis/asthma.”

However, missing evidence from the crime scene, conflicting officer reports about the incident, one of the two missing witnesses dying from an alleged drug overdose, and an improper police investigation, are all factors that prompted the community to repeatedly demand accountability for Meech’s death. And in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, those ultimatums increased significantly--yet they seemingly fell on deaf ears.

In fact, nearly two weeks after Floyd’s death, CBS This Morning asked Mayor Byron W. Brown about the graphic messages from community members who wrote “Justice for Meech or No Peace” with chalk on the exterior of city hall. Brown, who is seeking a fifth term as a write-in-candidate for mayor after losing the Democratic primary to India Walton in June, said, “And we’re fine with that because those messages can be removed.”

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Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes Says “Cuomo Made the Right Decision” to Resign

In the wake of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that he will resign amid the growing fallout from a sexual harassment scandal, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes released the following statement: “It’s a bittersweet day, as we watched one of the most effective Governors in New York’s history resign. I’m grateful for the special attention provided to WNY and Buffalo in particular, and I believe that it will continue under Buffalo’s own LG Kathy Hochul. I look forward to working with her in her new capacity. “Everyone deserves to work and live in a harassment-free environment. I believe that Governor Cuomo made the right decision by resigning, allowing the state legislature to get back to governing and doing the people’s business. One of top priorities for me is appointing leadership to the Office of Cannabis Management in an attempt to stay on schedule for the legalization of adult use cannabis,” stated Assembly Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes.

Charles Harold Loeb Charles Harold Loeb, The Black Reporter Who Exposed a Lie About the Atom Bomb

Charles H. Loeb defied the American military’s denials and propaganda to show how deadly radiation from the strike on Hiroshima sickened and killed. Charles H. Loeb was a Black war correspondent whose articles in World War II were distributed to papers across the United States by the National Negro Publishers Association. In the article, Mr. Loeb told how bursts of deadly radiation had sickened and killed the city’s residents. His perspective, while coolly analytic, cast light on a major wartime cover up. The Page 1 article contradicted the War Department, the Manhattan Project, and The New York Times and its star reporter, William L. Laurence, on what had become a bitter dispute between the victor and the vanquished. Japan insisted that the bomb’s invisible rays at Hiroshima and Nagasaki had led to waves of sudden death and lingering illness. Emphatically, the United States denied that charge. But science and history would prove Mr. Loeb right. His reporting not only challenged the official government line but also echoed the skepticism of many Black Americans, who, scholars say, worried that race had played a role in the United States’ decision to drop the experimental weapons on Japan. Black clergy and ac-

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4 Clean Your Kitchen: The Fundamental Principle of Fasting

“Fasting is the first principle of medicine; fast and see the strength of the spirit reveal itself” -Rumi

One of the greatest perpetuating myths is that we need to eat six small meals a day, every 2-3 hours to be healthy, maintain a functioning metabolism and heal. But you know what happens when you do that? Your body becomes overburdened with toxins. Considering that most of the food we eat is processed, packaged, genetically modified, and laced with pesticide exposure and artificial colors and flavors, the digestion process becomes an unpleasant chore that takes a complete toll on the body. The result? Chronic disease, obesity, premature aging, and premature death. Close your eyes and imagine your kitchen. Imagine that you cook breakfast and then leave. You come back to fix lunch and then leave. You come back again to make dinner and then leave. You do not wash a dish, clean up a crumb, wipe down the stove or the counter, take the garbage out or put anything away. Now, imagine you do this day after day, week after week, and year after year. What would your kitchen look like if you never cleaned it after cooking? It would be absolutely disgusting. This is what happens to our bodies when we eat six small meals day after day, week after week, month after month and year after year. Our cells, tissues, organs, and systems become overburdened from digesting the food we eat. The body has no time to eliminate the waste and toxins from breakfast before we are stuffing our mouths with lunch. It takes a significant amount of energy and resources for the body to digest, process, transport, store and eliminate waste from the food we eat. The more time the body spends on digestion, the less time is spent on removing toxins from our bodies and healing. Now imagine that you clean your kitchen. You wash the dishes, load the dishwasher, take out the trash, clean the oven, counters and sweep and mop the floor. Your kitchen looks pristine. It looks good and you feel good. Fasting is the equivalent of cleaning your kitchen. When you fast, the body begins to remove toxins from your system and repair the defective and diseased parts of cells. The time not spent on eating, the body can devote to

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. healing. When we begin to fast, every part of our bod-

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Intermittent fasting is one of the pillars of great health. Fasting is a way to honor and respect your body. Our bodies are so good to us, and it is easy to take for granted all the metabolic processes that are constantly occurring to keep us alive. When you fast, you are saying to your body, “Thank you for all you do, here’s a chance to heal, repair and renew”. When you fast, you heal. When is the last time you’ve cleaned your kitchen? To learn more, visit melaninrichwellness.com

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Cold & Flu Herbs & Supplements

Whether you’re looking to prevent catching a cold or flu or to speed up your recovery when you’ve caught one, these herbs and supplements will be important tools in your healing program . These herbs and supplements are powerful healers for all kinds of chronic illnesses and symptoms too, not just for colds and flus. They include: •Zinc, as liquid zinc sulfate, is an essential mineral for everyone to supplement for fighting colds and flus, for chronic illness, and also for health maintenance and future illness prevention. Zinc is a virus and bug killer. •Cat’s Claw destroys cold and flu bugs and other viruses, bacteria, and other unfriendly microorganisms. It strengthens the immune system to battle against colds and flus and brings stability to the body. •Rose Hips Tea. Rose hips contain a bioavailable vitamin C that helps the body fight off viruses and bacteria.

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Saturday, September 25, 2021

ROSWELL PARK COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo NY 14263

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FREE Prostate Cancer Early Detection Clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only

Classic cars, sports cars, motorcycles, trucks & more:

- Music by “The Fat Man” at STAB 690AM

- 20+ Awards - Food for Sale - Goodie Bags - Door Prizes & Raffles

Men at highest risk, including African Americans and those with a family history of prostate cancer, are encouraged to attend

Walk of Healing to Kick Off "Igniting Hope" Conference Cruisin' for a Cure at Roswell

On August 13 and 14 the African American Health Equity task Force presents the IGNITING HOPE CONFERENCE. This free conference is designed to heal historical trauma from racists research, policies and practices and will feature A Walk of Healing on Friday followed by a Virtual Conference on Saturday. The two-day event will include the following : August 13, A Walk of Healing. An in person walk that kicks off the conference. The walk will start at 4p.m. on Michigan and Broadway at the African American Heritage Corridor Archway and end at the Freedom Wall where a community celebration will begin upon arrival. August 14, The Conference is from 8:30a.m. – 3p.m. with the following featured topics and speakers: Topic: “My Journey to Discover Why Disparities Exist… and What to Do About it” with Thomas A. Leveist PhD., Dean and Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Health Equity, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Health, New Orleans La. To register go to buffalohealthequity.org On September 25 MANUP Buffalo will present the 10th Anniversary Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo-Niagara Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, and Free Early Prostate Cancer Detection Event. It will be sponsored and hosted by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and will take place on Roswell Park's grounds in the Buffalo Medical Campus at Elm and Carlton Streets. Car show hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the Free Prostate Cancer Detection event taking place from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. only. This event screens over 130 at-risk men yearly. The mission of Manup Buffalo Inc., a volunteer organization, is to raise prostate cancer awareness. Black men both get and die from prostate cancer at a higher rate. The reasons are complex and unclear. Black men are 50% more FREE DENTAL CARE likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and The dental office at Good twice as likely to die from Neighbors Harvest House the disease. Ministries, 175 Jefferson Avenue, is offering FREE Next Week: Fear can prevent DENTAL CARE every sec- men from early prostate canond Saturday of each. month cer detection, but survivor from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dental encourages them to MANextractions, fillings and ad- UP. vice will be offered. Care will be provided by UB Dental students in their final year of school and supervised by faculty. For more informaCOLDS & FLU HERBS continued frompage tion or to make an appointment call (716)855-0654 ext. 223 or go to Harvesthousebuffalo.org. •Vitamin C, as Micro-C not only helps fight off cold and flu bugs, but also strengthens the entire immune system. •Lemon Balm is an incredible antiviral and antibacterial. It also helps with nausea, loss of appetite, and soothing and calming the nervous system, which is greatly needed when you have a cold or flu. •Elderberry Syrup is one of the most effective remedies for viral and bacterial infections such as colds and flus. •B12 with Adenosylcobalamin and Methylcobalamin is the best form of B-12 for both chronic illnesses and symptoms and also for colds and flus. •Peppermint Tea is a gentle and soothing anti-spasmodic that calms intestinal nerves and spasms that can happen with a flu bug. It also helps relieve headaches and congestion and is an immune system booster. •Curcumin is a component of turmeric that reduces inflammation from an invader such as a flu bug or another pathogen. It also relieves pain and is fantastic for colds and flus, congestion, coughs, sore throat, and/or sinus problems. Curcumin is also a blood purifier and is an incredible support to the

5 Nurses Association Honors Brenda Calhoun LPN After 42 Years of Service!

The NYS Association of Licensed Practical Nurses is proud to acknowledge excellence in our community. Brenda Calhoun LPN has been a dedicated employee at Buffalo Community Health Care Center, formerly Harbour Health for 42 years. No matter if it was the Blizzard of '77 and her walking to work, or enduring the effects of COVID, she has been unwavering in her dedication to her patients, facility and the LPN profession. National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses was founded in NYS in 1949. There was once the belief that LPNs would be eradicated. Seventy-one years later, we still stand! We are proud of Brenda and her choice to practice as an LPN.

Brenda Calhoun, LPN

The facility and nursing organization celebrated her retirement June 30. Congratulations Nurse Calhoun!

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FAITH & FAMILY

Macedonia to Host Mac Fest 2021! Backpack, School Supply Giveaway and More!

Macedonia Baptist Church, located at 237 E North Street in Buffalo and lead by Rev. Julian A. Cook, Senior Pastor, is hosting Mac Fest 2021. The event will feature a backpack and school supply giveaway. In addition, there will be covid screenings, teeth cleanings, haircuts, ice cream, music, bounce houses a petting zoo, face painting, local vendors, community organizations and food trucks. At 11:30 a.m. there will be an outdoor worship service. Mac Fest 2021 will take place on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Macedonia Baptist Church at (716) 886-3489.

Sisters of Mercy Offer Prayer to End Gun Violence

God, our hearts are broken with pain at the senseless deaths caused by gun violence. Families mourn, children live in fear, and some in our nation respond by arming themselves with more guns with greater capacity to end life. Our disconnection and alienation has caused some to turn to guns for protection and safety. We ask that you touch our hearts with your love, heal our brokenness, and turn us away from violence toward peace. Help us to transform our own hearts and to seek peaceful ways of resolving our differences. Let our hands reach out and connect with those who feel alone, those who live in fear, and those suffering from mental illness. Let our voices be raised asking our legislators to enact gun laws to protect all in our society, especially those most vulnerable. Let our pens write messages demanding change while also scripting words of hope and transformation. We ask this in the name of the God who desires that we live together in peace. Amen SISTERS OF MERCY

Virtual Bible Study

Join us for Virtual Bible Study every Thursday @ 12 PM. If you have questions or need help getting on Zoom email: FRIENDSINCDCC@ GMAIL.COM or call (716)882-0602.

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M&T Bank to Launch New Branch Focused on Financial Empowerment at Community Center on Buffalo’s East Side

Community’s Feedback Into How The Bank Could Best Serve Them Shaped The Design Of New Branch Embedded Inside Neighborhood YMCA

M&T Bank will launch a new branch inside the William-Emslie Family YMCA at 585 William Street in Buffalo. Scheduled to open in October, the branch will focus on providing personalized financial guidance and education to help individuals manage their money and empower underserved communities to build wealth. A new ATM will be installed outside the YMCA, which will provide convenient access for cash and transactional needs. With the new ATM managing cash transactions, the branch itself will be fully dedicated to building relationships with customers and providing personalized advice. M&T employees will also hold ongoing financial education seminars, and they’ll work closely with community groups to reach more people, especially those who don’t currently have access to bank- From left to right: Kelly Dockery, M&T Bank branch manager; Daniing services. M&T will also part-elle Roberts, YMCA Buffalo Niagara executive director; Anne Reif, ner with the YMCA to integrate financial empowerment into YMCA Buffalo Niagara senior vice president of operations / chief operating officer; and Tameka Brooks, M&T Bank relationship banker. their programming. “Embedding M&T Bank inside the neighborhood’s YMCA will create new paths to financial empowerment and allow us to provide financial education in a welcoming place that already brings our community together.” said Mallory Boron, Western New York Retail Market Manager at M&T Bank. The new branch at the YMCA will replace the Towne Garden branch. Once the new branch is open in October, customers will be able to make appointments or walk in at their convenience to discuss their financial situation and any assistance they may need. Until then, the Towne Garden location will remain open to customers.

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New Opportunities to Save on Health Care Coverage

Learn about new financial help to keep you and your family healthy!

If you lost your health insurance during the pandemic or have been unable to pay for coverage in the past, you may now be eligible to save money on your health care. Over 362,000 New Yorkers ages 50-64 may qualify for premium tax credits. Because of changes in the law, you could now pay as little as $0 for your premiums, or you could save up to thousands of dollars a year. You can enroll or change your coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, an online platform that offers insurance plans to individuals, families, and small businesses.

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When Schools Reopen September 8 Everyone Will Be Required to Mask Up!

According to a memo from Buffalo Schools Superintendent Kriner Cash, all students will be back to a full, five-day in-person schedule beginning Sept. 8. The district will also be a full participant in Section VI athletics. Also, anyone inside a Buffalo school building will be required to wear a mask regardless of whether they are vaccinated. Students will be forced to maintain 3 feet separation from one another in classrooms, on buses and in cafeterias. Masks will also be required to be worn on yellow buses. The memo states that In addition to the masking requirement, the district expects all staff to be fully vaccinated. Cafeterias may be used as long as students can maintain three feet of distance between each other when masks are removed for eating. "We have ample PPE, sanitizer, masks, face sheilds, gowns, gloves, surface cleaning supplies, temp scanners etc," the memo noted. "Personal hygiene, ventilation, daily health screening for staff," and more will be implemented the memo assured. Testing will continue to be a regular occurrence in schools. According to the summary, 30 percent of staff and students will continue to be randomly tested each week, pursuant to current permissions. "When all eligible citizens and children get vaccinated and adhere to sensible research-based masking protocols in public arenas, we have our best chance to protect our children and to conquer COVID and its dangerous variants," Cash said in his letter to staff and families. "When all children and parents invest the necessary time and sustained effort toward achieving a high-quality education, they will attain it." The American Academy of Pediatrics has also issued recommendations for the 2021-22 school year that include everyone older than age 2 wearing masks, regardless of vaccination status.

Free Back To School Backpack Giveaway At Community Access Services

Community Access Services (CAS), an affiliate of Evergreen Health and a not-for-profit organization that helps communities of color in Buffalo and Erie Country will host a back to school Backpack Giveaway event on Friday, August 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 3297 Bailey Avenue. “Fall is right around the corner and kids will be back in school before we know it, so we’re inviting the community to come together to get ready for the upcoming school year,” said Kimberly Brown, executive director at CAS. “Join us as we give away free backpacks and school supplies, have fun and celebrate our local students returning to school in September!” CAS’ Backpack Giveaway will be an in-person, outdoor event with multiple kid-friendly vendors, free backpacks with school supplies, interactive activities, food and music. The event is free and open to the public. Current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

Masjid Nu’Man Back to School Giveaway

Masjid Nu’Man and the Azeen Family Foundation will host a Back to School Giveaway Wednesday, August 25 at 1373 Fillmore Ave. beginning at 1 p.m. The giveaway event will also feature snacks, games, hair cuts edge-ups, the balloon master and more. The giveaway is in honor of Amatullah Askia, the Habeeb Family, Aaron Martin and MUZE. Teachers and college students must present ID.

Locs and Fros Natural Hair Convention: Don't Miss It!

The Buffalo UNIA-ACL signature event is back and free to attend! The 2nd Annual Locks and Fros Natural Hair Convention is A Pure Black Love Event! There will be an outdoor Social Justice Concert, guest speakers, food and more! This, fun for the whole family event is Saturday, August 28 1-6p.m. at Mandella Marketplace corner of Ferry & Jefferson.

Free School Supplies

Free school supplies, including paper, notebooks, folders, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, markers and protective face masks, will continue to be distributed by the Independent Health Foundation while supplies last at locations in underserved communities throughout Western New York on the following dates and times: Wednesday, August 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. West Side Community Center, 161 Vermont Street

Wednesday August 25 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm Westminster Charter School, 24 Westminster Ave.

Fresh produce and health screenings will also be offered as part of this Good for the Neighborhood program of the Independent Health Foundation, which are free to attend and held in community centers, schools and businesses throughout the City of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Akron and Lackawanna.