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Protesting an Almost “George Floyd Moment” On Kenmore Avenue
Local Artists In National Spotlight
Eric Martin Jr. was falsely accused, arrested, abused, stripped naked, and then the charges were dropped. Page 3
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Aesha Ash Makes History at School of American Ballet Page 2
Jada Spight is Finalist in BET Sunday Best Gospel Singing Competition! Page 6 Addison Henderson Film Makes World Premiere at American Black Film Festival Page 8
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Rochester's Aesha Ash Makes History: Joins Faculty of the School of American Ballet Aesha Ash, who grew up in Rochester N.Y. ,attended the esteemed School of American Ballet, the academy of New York City Ballet and had a leading role in its annual Workshop Performances will become the first Black female member of the permanent faculty of the School of American Ballet's 86-year history starting in September. In 2011 Aesha, now 42, created the Swan Dreams Project, which uses ballet and photography to combat the objectification of Black women and stereotypes. She began on the streets of Rochester being photographed in full ballerina regalia with young children. Congratulations Aesha!
Mayor Warren Announces Support for City Renters to Help Prevent Evictions and Homelessness Mayor Lovely A. Warren has announced that the City has submitted legislation to the City Council to implement a suite of programs to help prevent evictions and homelessness related to the Coronavirus Pandemic. “Even in a pandemic, safe, quality and affordable housing remains a fundamental human right, and we must do all we can to protect this right for our residents,” said Mayor Warren. “We recognize the unique challenge of this economic crisis, and we must do all we can to alleviate the pain and suffering of our most vulnerable resident and their families who will soon be confronted with the prospect of homelessness." To learn more, see the attached Rent Assistance Guide or contact the Call Catholic Family Center’s Rent Assistance call center at 585.232.2050.
RABJ Seeking New President after McCollough Announces Retirement The Rochester Association of Black Journalists is seeking a new president after Richard J. McCollough, esteemed broadcast meteorologist, long-time Award Winning filmmaker and blackberry farmer announced his retirement in late July, stating: "I am proud to have served as President of RABJ since 2016. It was a memorable experience. I have worked with a good team of professionals over the years dedicated to our mission for fairness, equality and diversity of Black people in the media industry," said McCollough." If you are interested in applyingfor his position as RABJ president, please email rabjsecretary@gmail.com
The Buffalo Bills revamped defense with an influx of veteran players like Josh Norman, AJ Klein, Mario Addison, and Vernon Butler has created a unit that’s played and had success in the defensive scheme. Several of these g u y s played in Super Bowl 50 for the Carolina Panthers v. Denver Broncos. Bills linebacker AJ Klein: “It’s not only about putting guys in position to win, it’s about finding guys with high character, hard work ethics, and mutual respect for Coaches.” “It’s deeper than putting players in the right position, Beane and McDermott are looking for the correct pieces.” “It’s a system once you learn it allows everybody to play fast and free allowing great communication coming from linebackers to defensive backs which is tried and tested and quite successful.” Bills defensive back Levi Wallace :“I dedicated myself to putting right things in my body proteins and getting a chef to stay on track with putting on 10 pounds of muscle.”” Keeping weight on
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was my main focus not water weight, and not to lose it, real muscle and guys at one Bills Drive were very helpful with my nutrition program.” Bills defensive back Josh Norman was impressed upon meeting his teammates. He was welcomed in and truly know they understand the defensive scheme already and know using nuisances of it. Josh Allen: “The keys to winning is hustling, getting after it, and I know what that feels and looks like. Its defense that win championships. It’s going to be a real great time here.” Josh feels Bills are a serious Super Bowl contender and our defense will be leading the way. Josh continues: ” The Bills are workaholics, true grinders
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… all about balling and really want to see everyone do good. They actually care about each other. If they see something wrong they’re going to tell you about it and I’m just here adding my flavor to it.” The Bills once again will have a tough defense that hopefully won’t be on the field the majority of games
and worn down against big time opponents. Keep in mind the Bills have a very difficult schedule this season with plenty of playoff teams like LA Rams in week 3 to Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and four days later defending Super Bowl Champions KC Chiefs makes for
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AREA BRIEFS Community Activist Plans Book Launch and Resilience Workshop Community leader Duncan Kirkwood is hosting his official book launch event this Friday Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St.. Duncan recently published Rerouting: Resilience Tools and Tactics in March and has already sold nearly 1,000 copies. At this event there will be a powerful workshop on resilience, overcoming setbacks, and how to achieve your dreams even in a pandemic. In addition, there will be brief presentations from local author Kenyana David and international gospel recording artist Annetta Williams. The first 100 people will receive a free copy of Rerouting. Social distancing rules will be strictly applied. Masks required. RSVP at https://reroutingbooklaucj.eventbrite.com
John Lewis, Rev. C.T. Vivian Topic of New Essay Contest Retired teacher Eva M. Doyle is sponsoring an essay contest on the topic "Lessons from the Life of John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian." Adults and youth are invited to enter this contest. Participants must describe the civil right contributions of both of these men and their impact on African Americans. All essays must compare the civil rights movement to the Black Lives Movement of today. What street in Buffalo do you feel should be selected to be named Black Lives Matter and why? The deadline to enter this contest is August 29, 2020. Cash prizes are $75, $50, and $25. Email all entries to ewriter52@aol.com. Call 8476010 for more information.
Zawadi books Giving Away Free Black Lives Matter Posters Zawadi Books is giving away free 8”x10” and 18” x 24 “ Black Lives Matter Posters. Zawadi, located at 1382 Jefferson Avenue (across from Jim Bell Cleaners) is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
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Protesting an Almost George Floyd Moment on Kenmore Avenue n July 9, Eric Martin Jr., O 30 years old, went into the Speedway Gas Mart on Ken-
more Avenue near Englewood after work, where he purchased gas and two scratch off tickets and went home. The next morning he woke up and realized he had two $50 winners. Martin, accompanied by his wife and two children, went back to the store the next day to redeem his prize. Instead he experienced a near “George Floyd* moment." Appearing on the Buffalo On PROTEST! Among those pictured during Tuesday's protest at Fire talk show last Saturday Speedway was Eric Martin Sr. (front left) and activist Charley H. (right) who, along with the family, is leading the protests. morning on Power 96.5 WUFO Fisher Challenger Photo Radio, Eric Martin Sr. his father, called it a “nightmare situation,” and said that he was “still in disbelief” over what happened to his son. “If it happened to us it can happen to anybody," the well known entertainment promoter in WNY added. "It's a parent's worst nightmare." Here’s the scenario he shared: When his son Eric Jr. and his family went to redeem his winning tickets, he was paid $50 for one ticket and told the second ticket didn’t register. The manager asked him where he got the ticket from. He told her that he purchased it at their Speedway establishment the day before. At one point the police were called and seven police officers showed up - including three detectives. “ Four police officers and three detectives show up on a call for a Black man with a scratch off!?!” exclaimed Martin. They asked for his ID and he questioned why, insisting that he had a right to ask, but was told “we ask the questions around here. ” The young Martin, ultimately produced his ID which showed that he lived right around the corner from Speedway in a home he and his wife had just recently purchased. You would think right about now common sense would kick in continued Eric Sr., but then they tell him they want him to go with them to the police station. His son initially rebuffs the “offer” explaining that he’s never been in trouble before. “You mean like you want me to get into the back of the police car? Or do you want me to meet you there?” he said paraphrasing his son. They say no, we want you to get in the back of the police car. Eric still wants to know why and points out that he has his wife and children with him. Now it gets physical. They cuff him. He’s standing up in handcuffs and defenseless when four officers pick him up and slam him .He’s still handcuffed. Now they’re on top of him. At one point one of the officers appears to be doing a martial arts maneuver on his ribs while another officer has his elbow on Eric’s neck and he’s trying to cover his mouth. This and more, he said, is all on video. “When I get there my son is already gone. They’ve charged him with resisting arrest and possession of stolen property,” Eric Sr. noted. -ProtestWhat’s not on video is what happened to Eric when he was taken to the Tonawanda Police Headquarters on Sheridan Drive, said activist and close family friend Charley H. Fisher who has been leading the protests in front of Speedway since last week. “There he was stripped-searched in the presence of a female officer,” Fisher revealed. -Apologies Ring HollowEric Sr. called (Speedway) corporate and talked to them and they gave him a case number and said the would get back to him. They also viewed the video. “ A few hours later I get a call from the Tonawanda police saying they wanted to apologize, that they made a mistake and wanted to drop all the charges against my son,” said Martin. “But their apologies ring hollow,” Fisher added. “This (protest and call for justice) is for Little 8-year-old Trevor, Eric Jr.'s son, who saw his father being accosted by police and subdued - he’s traumatized. “This has also been a teaching moment,” the long time community activist continued. Continued Page 10
Fannie Lou Hamer Civil Rights, Voting Rights Activist
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easoned by her early struggles-the youngest of 20 children born in 1917 who contracted polio as a child -and by years of sharecropping under the Mississippi sun, Fannie Lou Hamer (born Townsend) became a fearless stalwart of civil rights. She left school after the sixth grade to help her family in the cotton fields. In 1942 she married Perry "Pap" Hamer, also a sharecropper. A mother of four, Hamer attended a meeting held by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in 1962. There she learned that African Americans could register to vote-and that injustices were being commit ted against them when they attempted to do so. After her own first attempt to register, Hamer was evicted from the plantation where she worked and lived. Death threats and attempts on her life followed. She persevered, and prevailed. However she suffered immensely for her efforts, including being jailed and beaten so brutally that she incurred permanent vision and kidney damage. Undaunted, courageous, and outspoken, Hamer worked tirelessly with SNCC to educate and register Black voters and went on to cofound the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and to organize food cooperatives and day care centers. At the 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Hamer spoke powerfully of her personal journey. In fact, passage of the Voting Rights Act of
1965 by President Lyndon Johnson was influenced by her defiant words. Fannie Lou Hamer's most notable expression was "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." She died in 1977.
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Gyms in New York can reopen starting Aug. 24.
Sen. Kamala Harris
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Women Are Invited To Write Letters Of Encouragement To Senator Kamala Harris
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The first annual Friendship and Unity Day Book bag giveaway hosted by Phil and Cathy Dixon was a huge success! Street Legacy Photo
"Week of Giving Back" The None Like You/We Care organization, founded by Elizabeth Triggs, sponsored a “ Week of Giving Back Initiative" in the city’s poorest neighborhoods. They recently helped organize a food box giveaway with fresh summer vegetables donated by Rehoboth House of Prayer at a Covid-19 drop off by the central Terminal. Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson helped at the event. It was just one of many food donations organized by Triggs and her group. For more information about volunteer services or how you can support other projects sponsored by None Like You/We Care call (7`16)533-9753.
Annual “Putting the Neighbor Back In The Hood” This Weekend This year's Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood, presented by Masjid Nu’Man will take place this Saturday at 11a.m. at 1373 Fillmore Ave. at E. Utica. Activities will include food, drinks and a DJ. There will also be free Covid-19 esting, a Voter Registration and US Census drive. Those attending must abide by the city's guidelines pertaining to the covid-19 pandemic. That means everyone must wear a mask and use social distancing measures. The event is free!
Dr. Peggy Brooks-Bertram, the creator of The Harris Letters: Put The Wind Beneath Her Wings, explains the project best. "It is as a letter campaign powered by women to show support and uplift Senator Kamala Harris, the 2020 presumptive Democratic vice-presidential nominee. As an author and community historian I believe the power of women's written words are needed to help this candidate soar to new political heights. It serves all of us as women to see her rise,” stated BrooksBertram, Dr. PH., Ph.D., President and Co-founder of the Uncrowned Community Builders. The Letters Project is not focused on political division but supporting and encouraging women of all colors.
She continues by expressing, “We can never get silent during these times even when we think there is no resolution. Well, there is a resolution--not the only resolution--but we can speak our minds without fear. We ALL have the power of the written WORD.”
Bertram’s vision includes not only the letters but Zoom conversations with dedicated women in the United States and internationally. Here's how you can contribute to the Letter Project •Who is Eligible: ALL women from ANYWHERE are invited to submit a letter. •Last Date for Submission of Letters: August 31, 2020. Send letters with a Head shot to: pbertram@gmail.com For Updates: Follow the Harris Letters Project on Facebook Page @TheHarrisLetterProject, #Harris Letters
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ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that gyms across New York can start to reopen Aug. 24 under strict COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Bell Celebrate Their 65th Wedding Anniversary
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hen Clifford Bell met Helaine Tucker it was love at first sight. He asked her out on a date in November of 1954. A month later he gave her an engagement ring. And in 1955 at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, they were married! This Thursday, August 20, Clifford and Helaine will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary! “When I saw her it was love at first sight,” Mr. Bell recalled, "and I love her just as much today as I did the day I met her." Mr. Bell, born and raised in Buffalo, is a “community treasure.” A civic and community leader of great accomplishments, the former councilmember and owner of Bell Brothers Cleaners he will turn 91 years young this year. His wife will celebrate her 88th birthday next month. They ae the proud parents of two children, Clif-
ford Jr. who resides in Atlanta, and Deniese, a retired teacher in Houston, Texas; two grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The secret to their marriage success? “We never went to bed without speaking to each other; I never put my hands on her in anger; we were both church folks; we both share; and we communicate. We just have a great relationship “said Bell. Congratulations to the lovely couple!
G-Health Enterprises Takes Steps to Ensure Safety and Health of Staff and Patients Buffalo, NY – August 2020 G-Health Enterprises works to ensure the safety and health of employees by installing a total air purification system. The air purification system was installed directly into the ventilation systems of the G-Health Enterprises locations. The Dust Free Active Air Purifier is a three-part machine; a UV-C light to kill bacteria and virus in the air, a negatively charged honeycomb core to collect dust to keep it out of the air, and an ionizer that causes dust in the air to clump together and filter through existing filters in duct work or fall out of air. The UVC light has the potential to be used in occupied public settings to prevent the airborne person-to-person transmission of pathogens such as coronaviruses. “With COVID-19 still running rampant in our world and fluseason right around the corner, we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to keep our staff, patients, and members safe and healthy.,” said Dr. Raul Vazquez, President and CEO of G-Health Enterprises. G-Health Enterprises is a health care organization which encompasses several affiliates: The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN), The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization (GBUACO), Urban Family Practice (UFP), and The Greater Buffalo United Independent Physician’s Association (GBUIPA) facilitated by CEO and President Raul Vazquez, MD. G-Health Enterprises’ mission is to transform healthcare by removing barriers created by social determinants of health in underserved communities.
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At the end of the nationally televised “Sunday’s Best” on BET this past weekend, Buffalo’s own beautiful and t talented Jada Alana Spight advanced as one of the final two contestants left in this season’s gospel singing competition. The winner will be announced next Sunday, August 23. A junior honor student (distance learning) at Fisk University, she currently resides in Buffalo with her mom due to COVID-19. She is a member of True Bethel Baptist Church, pastored by Bishop Darius Pridgen. She is a graduate of the Buffalo Academy for visual and Performing Arts
where she majored in music under former music director Karen Saxon and vocal instructor George Davis. Singing since the tender age of three, Jada has made tremendous strides in her young life, from sharing the stage with gospel greats like Kim Burrell and Donnie McClurkin to appearing in March on the Steve Harvey Show. She is the daughter of Pastor L. Allen and Ms. Michelle Denise Spight. The youngest of five, she is following in the footsteps of her sister Alexis Spight, who made it into the top two Sunday Best in Season 5. Good luck Jada!
BEAU FLEUVE Music & Art Festival Announces its 2020 Festival Lineup Beau Fleuve Music & Arts announces its lineup in celebration of the 4th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival. Beau Fleuve will be taking its ‘Ultimate Sunday Funday’ Event Virtual on Sunday August 30th, 2020 with a mixture of live, pre-recorded & interactive content featuring some of WNY’s favorite artists, musicians, curators, and community stakeholders. Go to @beaufleuvemusicarts on IG & @Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival on FB to watch! Find more detail on beaufleuvemusicarts.com
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A Film About a Pandemic in the Midst of a Pandemic
Addison Henderson’s Film G.O.D. Makes its World Premiere at the 24th Annual American Black Film Festival!
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ward winning filmmaker and hometown native, Addison Henderson’s feature film G.O.D. (GIVERS OF DEATH, shot here in the city of Buffalo) will be making its World Premiere as one of the official selectedfeatures of the 2020 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) that begins Friday August 21 through Sunday August 30. The festival is widely considered the preeminent pipeline for Black artists in front of and behind the camera and a platform for emerging Black artists many of whom have become today’s most successful in Hollywood like Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) Issa Rae (Insecure) Omari Hardwick (Power) and countless others.
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The film G.O.D. (Givers of Death) is an apocalyptic, urban sci-fi tale of redemption and an entire city’s quest for peace in a world where a virus has wiped out one third of the earth’s population. With no cure in sight and imminent, painful death befalling all victims, those who are too afraid to end their own lives hire hitmen knows as Givers to bring them relief and peace. We spoke to the filmmaker about what it was like having his first feature as an official selection in this year’s American Black Film Festival. “Being in the ABFF was always part of my plan when I made this film. So many people of high regard have gotten their start at this festival.” Henderson reflected on his days as a volunteer at ABFF and his dream to make the competition. “God knows I’ve tried over the years with various short films but deep inside I knew it would be my feature that would get accepted.” Sixteen years ago, the filmmaker screened his first narrative documentary Forgotten City with Korey Green at ABFF but missed the deadline for the competition “We would have won had we made the deadline…But now is the time for me and my team and this movie.”
Henderson's goal with the film is clear despite the uncanny timing of its debut. “ With the film, I wanted people to examine the meaning to life, question the universe, question God, and really think about what peace means to them … What I didn’t know is when I was writing a movie about a pandemic we would be living in one.” The emerging filmmaker has plans for more projects that include bringing more productions to the City of Buffalo and is hopeful to snag a win at this year's ABFF. . “I have so many stories to tell, so many Buffalo stories I’m thankful that my plan worked out. Hopefully your hometown boy comes away with an award”! You can log in to ABFF. com to register on Aug 21 for a free community pass that gives access to a wide selection of featured narratives, shorts documentaries, web series and over 30 celebrity conversations, panels and seminars for the festival duration. On August 30 be sure to log in to ABFF.com or IMDB.com by 8pm for the pre-recording of the ABFF award show hosted by Boris Kodjoe & Nicole Ari Parker with celebrity presenters where you can find out if his film G.O.D. wins any awards
as well as enjoy closing night virtual parties. Henderson said that after the ABFF premiere, the production team will be looking to secure distribution for the film. He is currently participating in the Producers Guild of America Power of Diversity Master Workshop. His supernatural action television series, THE HEALER, was
one of only ten projects selected for the 2020 program. Good Luck Addison! ~l.h. You can also keep up with this filmmaker and the festival on social media @nightowlrepublicfilms @americanblackfilmfestival
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Dorie Miller Rifle & Pistol Club Inc. Votes Unanimously To Support MVP In Its Nation-Wide Campaign To Have The Tiahrt Amendment Repealed
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e know that "Black Lives Matter" and we also believe that "What You Read Matters" as well. With all the list of books to read on racism and anti-racism, let us not forget to keep grounded with African and African American authors who have kept their finger on the pulse of this country. Use this time to learn more and support the struggle. Starting this week (August 12), Zawadi will give away FREE a small or large poster for Black Lives Matter to remind you to "say their names." •Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. •Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson •Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall •How To Grow As A Musician: What All Musicians Must Know To Succeed by Sheila E. Anderson •Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams •Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America by Candacy Taylor •This Book is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell •For the children: •African by Peter Tosh •Antiracist Baby by Ibram X, Kendi •Baby Jo's Adventure bySherita Crawford •Bayside Bunch: Go See The Principal by Dr. Unseld Robinson and Jason Smith •Bayside Bunch: Quarantined Queens by Dr. Unseld Robinson
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ecently Master Gardener Gail Well, founder of Buffalo Freedom Gardens, held a free organic seed giveaway hosted by Grassroots Gardens WNY and Feed Buffalo at the organic food pantry location 457 Massachusetts. Everyone masked up and ready to receive the blessings of seeds had the opportunity to get inspiration and advice from the Master Gardner on how to plant for fall crops. Buffalo Freedom Gardens has successfully started 50+ Freedom Gardeners in the community and continues to push forward with showing how possible and successful growing your own food for liberations and resilience truly is. In one of the many conversational gems dropped, Ms. Wells spoke on PH balance pointing out: “ The PH that plants need for their optimal growth is the same PH we need for our optimal growth and when our bodies are too acidic we get disease “ Check in with Buffalo Freedom Gardens on social media @buffalofreedomgardens Photo Feed Buffalo Archives.
Free Them Walk Kicks Off Free Them Challenge and Receives 20K From Legislature Baskin!
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ast Saturday Local Anti-Human Trafficking activists Kelly Galloway and a team of supporters kicked off The FreeThem Challenge in support of her forthcoming Free Them Walk that will take place in 2021. The Challenge is set to raise 50K to help end human trafficking by supporting the work of Project Mona’s house, the 1st restorative home for trafficking victims that Galloway founded. During the kickoff, she was presented with a check for $20,000 from Erie County Legislator April Baskin in support of Project Mona’s House. Galloway and activists Galloway and Legislator Baskin pictured above clad with awareness signs took on a few miles around Delaware Park to start the challenge that goes on thru the end of August. For more info go to thefreethemwalk.com and projectmonashouse.com (top image by A. Dorcely)
n Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in an executive board meeting the Dorie Miller Rifle & Pistol Club Inc. voted unanimously to support MVP in its nation-wide campaign to have the TIAHRT Amendment repealed. The TIAHRT Amendment impacts greatly on the accessibility of African American youth and other marginalized people of color having easy access to illegal handguns that they do not manufacture nor have a license to sale. Yet, the criminal burden of responsibility is theirs alone to bear. Today thousands of young men and women are incarcerated serving long sentences due to this easy access and in our inner- city communities, in the midst of a pandemic, bullet riddled bodies continue to pile up. We urge the community to think about this and sign the petition to repeal the TIAHRT Amendment and go online to the CRS Report for Congress Dated May 27, 2009 to understand why we must urge those we put in office to accomplish this objective. Peace, Love, and Blessings -Submitted by Sis. Akua
PROTESTS ON KENMORE continued from page 3 “Eric Martin Jr. must know there is a recourse to this racist…. insensitivity to our people.” The family has retained an attorney and protests near Speedway continued this week. (Note: The Martins say they have reason to suspect there also may be a scam operation taking place at that location and want the manager fired. * George Perry Floyd Jr. was the
Black man killed during an arrest after allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill in Minneapolis. He was hand-cuffed, slammed to the ground. A white police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly eight minutes as he died pleading for his life Two others held him down. The video of his murder went viral and led to world-wide "Black Lives Matter" protests which still continue).
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A Teacher’s Lesson Plan for Re-opening Schools Da cat in da big white house trying to gangsta da block.
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By Jennifer Earle Strickland Part I or a 2-Part Series
or the last five months, I’ve listened, observed, and engaged in both generic and high-spirited conversations on everything Covid-19. It seems that everybody from politicians, to parents, to preachers; dieticians, day-care providers, and teachers, and everybody in-between, has something to say about this issue. As one of many teachers who’ve taught, virtually, during the ‘Covid edition’ of the 2019-2020 school year, and who now provides educational enrichment through the Extended School Year program, I deem myself a primary resource and witness to many of the factors, bullet points, and considerations of the massive project of re-opening schools, in the midst of this international crisis. Teachers, most often, are deductive reasoners. We begin with logical thinking, a general idea, and seek to find a specific conclusion. We develop a hypothesis, or statement that we hope or believe will be proven true, then develop a process through which we also hope to reach a logical conclusion that supports, or rejects, the hypothesis. Teachers map out ideas, processes, materials, and assessments, through the creation of lesson plans. These plans include the consideration of all learners, at all levels, and must have one particular goal; that each child meets the standard set forth in the objective. Here is my Lesson Plan for Re-opening Buffalo’s Schools: Mission: All stakeholders will, collaboratively, comprise a comprehensive, decipherable plan to reopen schools in Buffalo, New York, after carefully focused consideration is applied to each of the aspects of the process. Objective: To re-open schools, both public and private, in Buffalo, NY, after being closed for an extended period of time, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and its affects on the Western New York Community. Audience: The community of “Stakeholders” (see “Materials”, below) Standard: Consideration of NYS Dept. of Education’s Social Studies Framework – 1)Gathering, Interpreting and Using Evidence 2)Chronological Reasoning and Causation (3 is not applicable) 4) Geographic Reasoning 5)Economics and Economic Systems 6)Civic Participation Materials (Human Resources/”Stakeholders”, in alphabetical order): Administrators, Board of Education members, Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Staff. Engineering and Custodial Staff, Medical Professionals, Parents, Student Support Teams (Guidance Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, etc.), Students, Teachers (and Aides and Assistants), Technology Teams; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Physical/Social Distancing The Process: We operate within a 24-hr. schedule, or, one day at a time. Within these hours, we eat, sleep, work, enjoy recreational activities, and rest. We will consider this factor when discussing the re-opening needs of each focus group Focus 1 – Children/Students – general daily pattern: Rise; hygiene; might eat @ home; walk to school, or bus stop •Who/what conditions are children leaving at home, or taking to school? •Is someone monitoring the walk to school, or bus stop locations to assure students maintain at least 6’ between them, and are wearing required masks? •Upon boarding the bus, who will properly distance students, in seats? Will there be a bus aide assigned to every bus to assure compliance of seating and the continued wearing of PPE? For obvious reasons, this responsibility must not be left to the bus driver. •Will daily precautions be taken (temperature checks, distribution of masks, etc.), as students enter the building, even at multiple entrances (if used)? •How will students receive breakfast/lunch? Will children eat breakfast/lunch in school? Where? If in classrooms, will safety be assured as students remove masks to eat? •What is the amount of time that students are expected to be in their classrooms, wearing masks? If so, when will masks be allowed to be removed? Classroom separation and use of PPE – How will these be addressed, per grade levels? Grades Pre-K – 4 (Primary) – a very active group of students; classes don’t, generally, exceed 20-25 students, and may be the most likely to abide by the rules, especially if teachers create a game or entertaining learning activity that support the use of PPE and recommended practices Grades 5 – 6 (Middle School) – students who are ‘coming of age’ and establishing who they are; they begin to flock with students of similar character and commonalities; extended period of separation, within the classroom, may be difficult as, since Pre K, they’ve been encouraged, and assigned, to work in small groups Grades 7 – 8 (Junior High School) – the ‘upper class’ of elementary school; opinionated; all of the characteristics of the middle school students x 2; often defiant, yet sensitively emotional; inquisitive about their environment (never afraid to ask “Why?”); enforcing of distancing and use of PPE for prolonged periods will likely be very challenging Grades 9 – 12 (High School) – the ‘Jr. adults-who-know-just-as-much-if-not-more-thanadults’; all of the middle schools students’ traits x 10; personal destiny controllers; independent thinkers and operators, yet will follow and support others of the same mindset; if a few responsible leaders can be determined in these groups, there might be a much greater chance of PPE and distancing compliance
Continued Next week. Jenifer Strikland is a teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools.
Clap Back! Register and Vote!
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ake it plain. Trump trying to set the stage to steal the election. He is banking on a lot of our seniors not being able to get out and vote because of long lines and the virus. I am not here to preach to the choir. I rock with the people. When I say clap back that does not mean violence. In this case to clap back means VOTE! GET REGISTERED! NOW! I believe the people that will make the difference will be the hood. Don’t let my work and church stuff fool you. My heart bleeds with the block. I’m talking about people they do not expect to the vote. Felons, people on parole supervision, people who think their voice doesn’t matter. We need JESSE these people to fill in the gap at the polls for our seniors who cannot carry us this time. Its our turn to give back. DOYLE If you need help text me. 716- 986-5450. I will come to you personally. Get you registered and take the paperwork in myself. •Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. •The deadline to register online to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020. •The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Friday, October 9, 2020. •The deadline to register in person to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020. •The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Tuesday, October 27, 2020. •The early voting period runs from Saturday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, November 1, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live. In New York, the general rule is that you can vote after incarceration for a felony conviction, or while you are on probation. The bottom line: as long as you're outside of prison walls you can vote. In these cases, your voting rights are automatically restored, but you have to re-register in order to vote. People clap back in a lot of ways. Some buss they gun, some drop the mike. I just let the pen bleed. But in this case we have to vote. jessedoyle@gmail.com
Where Have They All Gone? Dear Editor: I once again found myself reading the latest issue of the Challenger, reading articles exposing the continued injustices that unfortunately continue to take place against people of color here in Buffalo, the supposed "City of Good Neighbors," and ask myself where have our leaders gone? Where have the Black lawyers gone? When I was much younger, when injustice lifted its ugly head, when we as a people were not given our due, leaders such as Delmar Mitchell, George K. Arthur, Herbert Bellamy, David Collins, Arthur 0. Eve, Minnie Gillette, Beverly Gray, to name a few, did not sit on the side lines. They did not remain silent, they did not appear when they thought it was safe and come out to give a lukewarm statement, and then hide in the shadows. The Black lawyers of that day had backbone. Barbara Sims, Ray Ellis Green, William Sims, Sam Green. Their young protege's even stood by their sides, and fought for that which was right. They fought for justice and against injustice. Terrance McKelvey, Judge Ogden, Judge Mccloud, Charles Davis, John Hargrave, David Hampton, to name a few. As I did every week when I taught school, and as I continue to do today, in my effort to keep them up to date on what is happening in our community, I read and explain what I have read to my grandchildren, just as I did with my children. I do this so 'they will never forget where we have come from as a people in this City. So that they will know our accomplishments. What continues to disturb me is the seemed lack of engagement, the lack of concern for the injustices that have destroyed the lives of the young men called the "Buffalo 5". It would appear that if you ask for comment from our elected officials {but for the Council President) there is silence, as if they know nothing about what has happened to these young men. When it comes to former Police Officer Cariol Horne, they speak words, but no REAL action is had. When stories are reported concerning the legal status of these cases, from the names given, it would appear that NOT ONE lawyer of color is involved. Where are they? Does the Black lawyers organization still exist, and if so where are they? As the country watches what happens, or more importantly, that which is not being done, and who is not doing it, our children and my grandchildren ask me, "grandma, where have they all gone?" All I can do is shake my head and answer, I don't know. Oh, how I long for those days. -E. Blackshear
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The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (“ECIDA”) has rolled out its COVID-19 Disaster Relief PPE Cost Reimbursement Grant program for Erie County Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (“MBE”) certified businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned certified businesses, (“SDVOSB”), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (“WBE”) certified businesses, and/or small businesses located in Highly Distressed Areas (as defined by U.S. Census). Eligibility · Businesses must be located in Erie County, New York and have a maximum of 50 employees · and/or be located in Highly Distressed Areas · and/or be Certified MBE ·and/or be certified WBE ·and/or be Certified SDVOSB · Small not-for-profit corporations (formed pursuant to the not-for-profit corporation law) must not have more than 50 employees ·Applicant must demonstrate that it was a financially viable entity prior to the state disaster emergency declaration (March 7, 2020) · Applicant must attest that it has been negatively affected
by the state disaster emergency · Applicant must have been in operation prior to March 7, 2019 Link to Complete Grant Guidelines: https://www. ecidany.com/documents// Grant%20Guidelines%20 8-17-20.pdf Another program offered by the Regional Development Corporation (“RDC”), is aimed at businesses in immediate need of working capital. The COVID-19 Disaster Relief Loan Program offers low-
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McDermott: “Our philosophy does not change we talk about tackling and blocking just about every day; I’m going to have our entire team tackle during some of the practices in order to be fundamentally strong. Yes, it’s going to be an interesting time period for all teams as NFL practices ramp up. LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE
NOTICE IN REM NO. 168 INDEX NO. 2020-600128 ____________________________ IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO THE IN REM PROVISIONS OF THE ERIE COUNTY TAX ACT AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS SHOWN BY RESOLUTION NO. 42 AT PAGE 164 OF THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SAID LEGISLATURE FOR THE YEAR 2020
LLC's NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Golden Buffalo Transportation LLC Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on 3/13/20. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 389 Lafayette Ave., Buffalo, NY 14213. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. July 22,29 Aug. 5,12,19,26 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: The Dessert Parlor LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 12, 2020 Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 431 Lisbon Avenue, Buffalo NY, 14215 Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. July 22,29 Aug. 5,12,19,26 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: CC Wheels of Hope, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: May 27, 2020: Office of the LLC: Erie County: The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 66 Henley Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14216 Purpose of LLC: (Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act) The LLC is to be managed by one or more members / manager. July 22,29 Aug. 5,12,19,26 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Respect My Blessings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/19/20. Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY SECRETARY OF STATE Has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 52 Monticello PL. Buffalo, Ny 14214. Purpose: Any lawful purpose August 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16,
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____________________________ Please take notice that in consideration of the COVID-19 public health pandemic, the LAST DAY OF REDEMPTION previously fixed as the 1st day of September, 2020 is extended to the 6th day of October, 2020. Accordingly, any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before the 6th day of October, 2020 redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Payments shall be made to: Director of Real Property Tax Services, Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202, by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK or MONEY ORDER. Payments will be accepted in-person or via mail. Additionally, payments may be made online at https://paytax.erie.gov/. Please take further notice that the deadline for SERVICE OF ANSWER previously fixed as the 21st day of September, 2020 is extended to the 26th day of October, 2020. Accordingly, every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes may serve a duly verified Answer upon the attorney for the Tax District, as set forth below, setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest, and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such Answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District, Margaret A. Hurley, Esq., Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP, 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700, Buffalo, New York, 14202, (716) 884-3135, on or before the 26th day of October, 2020. DATED: July 20, 2020 ____________________________ SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services ATTORNEYS FOR TAX DISTRICT: Margaret A. Hurley, Esq. Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP
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PETITION AND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY THE COUNTY OF ERIE BY ACTION IN REM IN REM NO. 168 NDEX NO. 2020-600128 IN THE MATTER OF FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS BY PROCEEDING IN REM PURSUANT TO THE IN REM PROVISIONS OF THE ERIE COUNTY TAX ACT AND THE RESOLUTION OF THE ERIE COUNTY LEGISLATURE AS SHOWN BY RESOLUTION NO. 42 AT PAGE 164 OF THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SAID LEGISLATURE FOR THE YEAR 2020
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Please take notice that on the 13th day of July, 2020 the County of Erie pursuant to law, filed with the Clerk of the County of Erie a list of parcels of property affected by unpaid tax liens held and owned by the County of Erie which on such date had been due and unpaid for a period of at least two years after the date on which the unpaid tax liens were sold. Such list contains as to each such parcel (a) a brief description of the property affected by each tax lien, (b) the name of the last known owner of such property as it appears on the latest tax roll in the hands of the Director of Real Property Tax Services or a statement that the owner is unknown if such be the case, (c) a statement of such tax liens upon such parcel of property including any tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie which shall have been due for less than two years, together with the interest and penalties due as of the list date and (d) a statement that the amount required to redeem any such parcel of property, and the amount to be recovered by the County of Erie, includes all tax sale certificates owned by the County of Erie and affecting such property, together with all interest, penalties, additions and expenses as in this act provided, and also includes an “in rem fee” of $500.00 per parcel to cover the presumptive cost to the County of Erie for reasonable and necessary attorneys’ fees, abstracts of title and other disbursements in connection with such foreclosure pursuant to law. The above-captioned proceeding was commenced to enforce the payment of delinquent taxes which have accumulated and become liens against certain property. The parcels to which this proceeding applies were identified on the List of Delinquent Taxes which was filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office on the 13th day of July, 2020. Take further notice that the ownership by the County of the tax sale certificates set forth on the List of Delinquent Taxes is conclusive evidence of the fact that the taxes, assessments and other legal charges represented thereby have not been paid to the County. EFFECT OF FILING: All persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes are hereby notified that the filing of said List constituted the commencement by the County of Erie of a proceeding in the County Court to foreclose each of the tax liens therein described by a foreclosure proceeding In Rem. Pursuant to Section 11-7.0 of the Erie County Tax Act, the filing of such List of Delinquent Taxes constitutes and has the same force and effect and is deemed to have given the same notice of such foreclosure proceeding as the filing and recording in the Erie County Clerk’s Office of an individual Notice of Pendency of a Tax Foreclosure Action and of the filing in the County Court of a separate and individual Complaint by the County of Erie against the owners of the real property proceeded against and described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. NATURE OF PROCEEDING: This proceeding is brought against the real property only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such
liens/taxes or other legal charges or any part thereof. PERSONS AFFECTED: This notice is directed to all persons having or claiming to have an interest in the real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes. Such persons are hereby notified further that a duplicate of this Petition and the List of Delinquent Taxes has been filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office and the Office of Real Property Tax Services, and will remain open for public inspection up to and including the date specified below as the last day of redemption. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION: Any person having or claiming to have an interest in any such real property and the legal right thereto may on or before the 1st day of September, 2020 redeem the same by paying the amount of all such unpaid tax liens thereon, including all interest and penalties and other legal charges which are included in the lien against such real property, computed to and including the date of redemption. Payments shall be made to: Director of Real Property Tax Services, Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202, by CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, BANK CHECK or MONEY ORDER. In the event that such tax liens are paid by a person other than the record owner of such real property, the person so paying shall be entitled to have the tax liens affected thereby satisfied of record or to receive an assignment of such tax liens evidenced by a proper written instrument. LAST DAY OF REDEMPTION: The last day of redemption is hereby fixed as the 1st day of September, 2020. SERVICE OF ANSWER: Every person having any right, title or interest in or lien upon any parcel of real property described in the List of Delinquent Taxes may serve a duly verified Answer upon the attorney for the Tax District, as set forth below, setting forth in detail the nature and amount of his or her interest, and any defense or objection to the foreclosure. Such Answer must be filed in the office of the County Clerk and served upon the attorney for the Tax District, Margaret A. Hurley, Esq., Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP, 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700, Buffalo, New York, 14202, (716) 8843135, on or before the 21st day of September, 2020. FAILURE TO REDEEM OR ANSWER: In the event of failure to redeem or answer by any person having the right to redeem or answer, such person shall be forever barred and foreclosed of all his or her right, title and interest and equity of redemption in and to the parcel described in the List of Delinquent Taxes and a judgment in foreclosure may be taken by default. DATED:
July 13, 2020
ENFORCING OFFICER: SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF ERIE ) ss: CITY OF BUFFALO ) I, SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ., being duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Director of Real Property Tax Service for the County of Erie. I have read this Petition and Notice, which I have signed, and I am familiar with its contents. The contents of this Petition and Notice are true to the best of my knowledge, based upon the records and tax roll of the County of Erie, in the hands of the Department of Real Property Tax Services. I do not know of any errors or omissions in this Petition. SCOTT A. BYLEWSKI, ESQ. Director of Real Property Tax Services Sworn to before me this 13th day of July, 2020. Notary Public: Amy Honan No. 01HO6348829 Notary Public, State of New York Qualified in Erie County My Commission Expires Oct 3, 2020 ATTORNEYS FOR TAX DISTRICT: Margaret A. Hurley, Esq. Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman, LLP 50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1700 Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 884-3135
EMPLOYMENT REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the following projects for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE/ SDVOB Pre-bid meetings will be held for interested firms at MCI Office. Documents can be obtained by contacting the associated estimator, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-2825245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified firms for associated goals are strongly encouraged. 12” Dia. Combined Sewer Repair Project, Walnut Ave. & Tronolone Place in Niagara Falls, NY. Contact: ttibbs@markcerrone.com. Optional MBE/WBE/SDVOB meeting upon request. MBE: 12%, WBE: 18%, SDVOB: 6%. Proposals due to MCI by 8/19/20 at 12:00 PM. OMH Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Elmwood Parking Lot Restorations – South, CR19 – Sitework, DASNY 3386109999 in Buffalo, NY. Contact: ttibbs@markcerrone.com. Optional MBE/WBE/SDVOB meeting upon request. MBE: 10%, WBE: 6%, SDVOB: 6%. Proposals due to MCI by 8/25/20 at 12:00 PM. Project 1: Sedimentation Basins and Scum Collection Syst. Modif., Niagara Falls Water Board in Niagara Falls, NY. Contact: jlarcara@ markcerrone.com. Optional MBE/ WBE meeting upon request. MBE: 10%, WBE: 20%. Proposals due to MCI by 9/2/20 at 12:00 PM.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Matt Urban Center is seeking a full time Executive Director. The successful candidate will have an innovative spirit and a passionate commitment to the agency’s mission. A minimum of five years of senior leadership and fund development experience, financial acumen, strong communication skills, a record of achieving organizational success, a collaborative work style and experience working with a Board of Directors are required. Educational background: College degree, preferably a Masters in Business Administration, Public Health, or Public Administration. Send cover letter and resume to EDSearch@urbanctr.org by Sept. 16, 2020. More info: urbanctr.org LEGAL NOTICE RFP
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FLOWERS, FASHIONS, & FREE HOT DOGS! A Free Hot Dog
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derson’s Flowers, 1476 Fillmore and Leslie’s Boutique 1474 Fillmore & Woodlawn will be held Saturday August 22 from 12 noon - 4 p.m. Stop by! Everyone Welcome!
Express Flea Market
Every Friday 12-5 p.m., Saturday 8a.m. -5pm and Sunday 10am -5p.m. the Express Flea Market located at 1970 Fillmore will be open to the public. Booths available! For more info contact (716) 495-7386 or 716 2620236
African Heritage Food Coop Bi -Weekly Farmers Market
Every First and Third Thursday from 2:30 – 7p.m. The African Heritage Food Coop will be holding a farmers market at Gates Vascular Institute at the corner of Goodrich and Ellicott Street. Every 3rd Thursday will be pay as you can during the COVID crisis.
Clark Academy Dance Center Ribbon Cutting On Saturday, August 22, the community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 255 Great Arrow Avenue – Suite 118, from 11a.m. to 5p.m. for the opening of the state of the art Clark Academy Dance Center . The Ribbon Cutting will take place at noon. visit www.clarkacademydancecenter.com | 716.573.6288
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Black Farmers Market and the Ujamaa Vendor Village!
The Black Farmers Market and the Ujamaa Vendor Village is now located at 1100 Jefferson, at the Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium Complex. (See our ad this page). The Market and Vendor Village was proud to present the first Africaribana Kiddies Mas Camp and Carnival Car Parade recently. Drawing inspiration from the Caribbean carnival, we created our space into a mask making and car decorating mas camp. August is emancipation month in the Caribbean, UK and Canada and we taught the children the history of our ancestors from the Caribbean through arts and activity. We also spotlighted the steelpan and celebrated "World Steelpan Day" which was Aug 11th with a special performance by Caribbean Explosion. The Carnival Car Parade started at E. Ferry and Jefferson and ended on Broadway and Jefferson at the 2nd location of the Farmers Market and Vendors Village.. It was sponsored by Power 96.5fm which programmed an hour of carnival music live on the radio so all the participants in the Car parade could tune into and party together. At the end of the parade we took a moment to honor Funso the clown with an award from the Ujamaa Vendor Village and the Juneteenth on Jefferson Committee for International Clown Week which was Aug 1-Aug 7. -Submitted by Dewitt Lee III
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We’re planning for students to be in school two days and remote three days a week. Classes will also be available in a fully online environment. And all students will be provided with Chromebooks to use both in school and at home.
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