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GENERATIONS

The Amazing Mamie Kirkland To Celebrate 111th Birthday! Page 7

Justice for Sister Jeanneie! On July 16th Jeanneie Muhammad

suffered a racial assault .This crime must not be swept under the rug! Demand Justice Tuesday September 10th, 9 a.m. City Court Page 5

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Summer Soul Rocks Rochester!

The Summer Soul Music Festival was well attended and there were outstanding performances by Teddy Riley Guy, and surprise special guest Blackstreet. David Holister, lead vocalist still has his voice and showed off his vocal range during a stellar performance. Bell Biv & Devoe were excellent but the show had already been taken by the Teddy Riley Experience. Among those performing : Michelle Le, Bell Biv Devoe Dancers, and Bell Biv Devoe; Lil Mo, Teddy Riley, Chub Roc, Shanice Williams and Celily. Photos Anthoy Simmons / Text George Radney

Sankofa Theatre Fest Concludes Two Week Run

The 12th Annual Sankofa Theatre Festival, concludes its two-week run at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Ave. in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts. At 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 28 and Thu., Aug. 29, the Night of 10s and at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 30, and Sat. Aug. 31, the full-length play RED – That Other Color Girl by Grace Flores Admission $12 in advance; $18 at door. For tickets, contact Mood Makers Books at (585) 271-7010/moodckr@ frontiernet.net or visit the festival venue website at https:// www.muccc.org/

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“CREATE A SPACE NOW” directed by Hattie Barnhill will perform at the 2019 Key Bank Rochester Fringe Festival on Wednesday September 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at The Fielding Stage at Geneva Theatre Center, 75 Woodbury Blvd. “Create A Space NOW” is an immersive and site-specific theatrical experience using dance, film and text to further the discussion around #BLACKLIVESMATTER and the recent events pertaining to race relations in America. Tickets are $18 and $15 for senior citizens and $15 for students with ID at rochesterfringe.com where more information is available. Remaining tickets will be available at the door starting one hour before curtain.

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QUESTIONS: St. John Tower residents, including Tenant Council President Lynnette Joyner, (right) questioned the Board of Directors at Monday's press conference.

St. John Tower Update: Rumors Addressed, But Residents Still Want Guarantees SIGN OF THE TIMES: The African American Heritage Cooridor's $322,000 Archway and sign was recently installed on Michigan Avenue near Broadway. Noted artist and sculptor Valeria Cray designed the structure which has yet to be officially dedicated. Council President Pridgen called it a "game changer." Adia/Sanaa Images

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rho Lambda Chapter Honors 22 Local Fathers at the My Fathers Keeper Awards Brunch Rho Lambda, The Buffalo Graduate Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. the first African-American collegiate Fraternity established, held their “My Fathers Keeper” jazz brunch honoring area Fathers at the Buffalo Convention Center on August 24. The Fraternity honored a vast selection of new, modern or seasoned fathers who are present in their families, active in their communities and exemplify fatherhood. Many times the work and dedication of these fathers are overlooked.

Community Music School Moving from Elmwood to Hamlin Park Community Music School of Buffalo is moving into the Hamlin Park neighborhood. The organization, currently located at 415 Elmwood Ave. near Bryant Street, has sold its longtime Elmwood Village building. It is expected to move to the former Lutheran Church Home on East Delavan Avenue in October. The school says its current location no longer fits the organization's needs and the new home will help it bring music education to a wider audience.

Annual Back-to-School Rally The Annual Back-to-School Rally hosted by retired teacher Eva M. Doyle will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at the Merriweather Library from 3 - 5 p.m. Free school supplies and book bags will be given out to students. There will also be academic games in science, math, Black History, and Language arts. A special show and tell will also be included where students have to answer the question" What is It?" Prizes will given for the correct answers. For more information you can call 847-6010.

he “press conference” held at the Bennett Smith Family Life Center to dispel any rumors and hear the concerns of residents, turned into a near shouting match at the end. At the close of the session, which lasted a little over an hour, it was clear that transparency between the Tower’s owners, the new management ( Capital Realty), and tenants, was a major issue. Residents felt they were being kept in the dark about what was going on, which fueled some of the rumors (i.e. The Towers had been sold and are being turned into luxury apartments and tenants would be displaced). The fact that representatives from the management company were not present only raised residents suspicions and outrage. One tenant questioned why Rev.Michael Chapman, the pastor of St. John, was not present. Another accused the three members of being less than truthful although they appeared to be doing their best to answer questions. The Board Chairman Mr. Lewis assured that “at no point will we lose ownership of St. John towers.” He also vowed that St. John would remained true to its original vision as “a place to house our seniors. A series of meetings between tenants and management are being panned and “St. John Tower will remain affordable and no tenant displaced” before or after the renovations, which will be taking place over the next 12 months. The board members also promised to address tenants concens of insensitivity and of being snubbed by the new management team. One tenant described Capital as “sowing seeds of dissension and chaos” at the Towers. Some immediate concerns included a broken intercom system, and lack of security in the building. Those issues the board members said, would also be quickly addressed. “Residents are afraid because they don’t know what’s going on,” declared Lynnette Joyner Tenant Council President. ” They don’t know what’s going to happen to them.” Tenants want everything made plain in writing for their own peace of mind. More transparency will go a long way to keep the rumors in check. Meanwhile residents will remain vigilant to ensure that St. John Towers remains, as Rev. B.W. Smith envisioned decades ago, “the last place between here and Glory” for our seniors.

Legislator Baskin Calls on New York State to Expedite Report on Recent Jail Deaths (Buffalo, NY) Erie County Legislature Chair April N. M. Baskin, who has championed reforms in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office since taking office, is calling on a state agency to approach their investigation with a sense of urgency. “We are in a state of emergency regarding detainee care at the Erie County Holding Center,” said Erie County Legislature Chair April N. M. Baskin. “I implore the state Commission of Correction to expedite their reports into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Joseph E. Bialaszewski and Connell Burrell.” Baskin noted “These latest cases add to the public’s distrust and frustration over the Sheriff’s stonewalling and lack of transparency. While we prepare for the Commission of Correction's final reports on the most recent deaths, I look forward to beginning an open, public recruitment process for the Erie County Corrections Specialist Advisory Board (ECCSAB) as the legislature returns from recess in September. Once it is fully operational, the ECCSAB will provide the Sheriff’s Office with professional oversight and to demand accountability.”

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Black Pullman Porters

The Black History Behind Labor Day Labor Day was founded after the Pullman Strike of 1894, when President Cleveland was hoping to gain political allyship by honoring railroad workers. However, the story about the involvement of the Black Pullman porters in the labor movement is not always told. “Pullman porters were Black men who worked in the train cars attending to their mostly white passengers, performing such tasks as shining shoes, carrying bags, and janitorial services. During this period, this profession was the largest employer of Blacks in the nation and constituted a significant portion of the Pullman company’s workforce…” Despite Black porters being a significant part of the Pullman’s workforce, they were not allowed to strike and were also denied access to the labor union. This led Black railroad workers to form their own union, the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters, which was the first Black union in America. A. Philip Randolph was the first president of the union, and he was also the brains behind the first March on Washington. The march ended up being called off after President Roosevelt met with Randolph and other Civil Rights leaders. The event was canceled because President Roosevelt signed an order “barring racial discrimination in the federal defense industry.” Continued Page 12

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A cleansing ceremony at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Va., on Aug. 24 during a commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans arriving in Virginia. (The Washington Post)

Virginia Marks the Dawn of American Slavery in 1619 About 2,000 people went to African Landing Day at Fort Monroe last weekend commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first Africans to arrive in English-speaking North America. They faced the sunrise to the rhythm of drums and waves on a windswept beach, dozens wearing white, near the spot where the first enslaved Africans arrived at the English colony of Virginia in 1619. Last Saturday, they would release those spirits. The cleansing and naming ritual, presided over by visiting chiefs from Cameroon, kicked off a weekend of events marking the 400th anniversary of the Africans’ arrival and the dawn of American slavery. In late August 1619, an English pirate ship, the White Lion, arrived at Point Comfort, near today’s Hampton, Va. It was carrying what colonist John Rolfe described as “20 and odd Negroes.” The captain of the White Lion traded the enslaved people for food, bringing slavery to Jamestown and what would become Virginia. They came from Angola with skills and trades and saved a struggling colony. “The question of release hung over a day that walked a fine line: commemorating the nation’s fundamental sin of slavery but also celebrating the African descendants who survived its brutality and helped build America."

Flint Water Crisis Worsens, City Spills 2 Million Gallons of Sewage Into River As if residents of Flint, Mich., haven’t endured enough when it comes to the city’s water supply, they now have millions of gallons of raw sewage to contend with. The city dumped an estimated 2 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Flint River Sunday, Aug. 18, just months after officials warned wastewater infrastructure was fast approaching a “critical point.” A partial report filed by the city with the state Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on Tuesday, Aug. 20, says a “flash flood event” overflowed primary settling tanks at the city’s wastewater treatment plant on Beecher Road, sending raw waste onto the ground and into a storm sewer drain that discharges directly to the river.

A Violent Epidemic Spread by U.S. Guns Worldwide, 32 percent of homicides are committed with firearms, according to the Igarape Institute, a research group. In Jamaica, the figure is higher than 80 percent. And most of those guns come from the United States, amassed by exploiting loose American gun laws that facilitate the carnage.

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September 25, 1961 · Liberty, Mississippi Herbert Lee, who worked with civil rights leader Bob Moses to help register Black voters, was killed by a state legislator who claimed self-defense and was never arrested. Louis Allen, a Black man who witnessed the murder, was later also killed. August 13, 1955 · Brookhaven, Mississippi Lamar Smith was shot dead on the courthouse lawn by a white man in broad daylight while dozens of people watched. The killer was never indicted Smith had organized Blacks to vote in a recent election.

Sinking Cities Indonesia has said the country would be relocating its capital city, in part because it's sinking into the Java Sea. Jakarta is one of the fastest sinking cities in the world, according to the World Economic Forum, due to rising sea levels and the over-extraction of groundwater. The move will cost an estimated 486 trillion rupiah ($34 billion) and take about 10 years. Other sinking cities around the world include:Houston, Texas; Lagos, Nigeria; New Orleans, Louisiana; Beijing, China; Washington, D.C.

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GYC- Viaduct to Viaduct Justice for Sister Jeanneie! Noted Physician, Will Keynote 9th Victorian Mid-Day Dinner & Tea Community-Wide Party

or everyone living within the area bounded by East Ferry St., Colorado Ave., Walden Ave and Wasmuth Ave. GYC means only one thing and that is Good Year Crew and it has nothing to do with the negative attitude people gave the area in the 1980s when the high incidence of shootings and drug activity made the area and its residents an unfair focus of the local, nightly news. For the many hard working and law abiding residents, GYC was a term that was used to identify the vibrant people that lived in the community from the viaduct on Colorado Ave., to the viaduct on Wasmuth Ave. From this supposedly depressed area, children have gone on to college and are now doctors, lawyers, artists, teachers, preachers and politicians.

On Saturday, Sept. 14th, from 9a.m.-7p.m., a newly formed group, the GYC-Viaduct to Viaduct Committee, will host in collaboration with Ms. Tina Sanders, founder of No More Tears and Pastor Anthony Brown, the 1st annual GYC- Viaduct to Viaduct Community-wide Party on Genesee St. between Moselle St. and Nevada Ave.

On July 16 an African American Muslim woman, Mrs. Jeanneie Muhammad was assaulted by a hand-gun brandishing White man after a minor traffic incident in North Buffalo. Her keys were snatched out of her ignition, he tried to take her purse and a struggle ensued. Mrs. Muhammad was thrown to the ground and he drew a hand gun on her. Fortunately the incident was video-taped and posted. Sister Jeanneie suffered damage to her knee and a concussion. Her attacker remains free on bail. A community support and strategy plan- SUPPORT! Sis ning meeting was held Tuesday. DA John Jeanneie and husFlynn was invited to address coimmunity band Bro. Davheed concerns about inadequate charges and lack appropriate response from law enforcement officers regarding this traumatic assault on our Sister.

This crime must not be swept under the rug! Join us in demanding justice Tuesday September 10th, 9 a.m. City Court!

This event is free and all current and former residents of the GYC area are invited to attend, catch up on neighborhood news and dance with us. Several DJs, who grew up in the community will be on hand. Food and beverage will be provided free of charge and vendors are welcome to set up their tents or food trucks for a modest fee. For more information or to donate to this event, please call Ms. Sanders @ 716-816-8264 or send your donation to: GYC. Reunion Crew, P.O. Box 1251 Buffalo, NY 14215.

r. Lynne Perry-Bottinger, a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist, will be the guest speaker for the annual Victorian Mid-Day Dinner/ and Community Health Angel Awards on September 14, at 4 p.m. at the Grand Hotel (formerly the Adams Mark) at 120 Church Street. In addition to the awards presentations, there will be a fashion show and musical selections by Henri Mohammad and the Mohammad School of Music Chamber Players. Shannon Smith of Channel 4 will serve as the Mistress of Ceremony.

Dr. Lynne Perry-Bottinger

Dr. Bottinger, who received her medical degree with honors from Yale Medical School and her cum laude A.B. in history from Harvard University, has been listed as one of the top doctors in the New York Metro area by New York Magazine. She has been guest Medical Expert for the NBC “Today Show,”ABC “Good Morning America” as well as guest Medical Expert for Black Entertainment Television and has done many national and local TV interviews. She has written in the medical and lay press about heart disease, including a book chapter on heart disease in African American Women, Health and Social Issues by Catherine Collins, Ed. D, the founder and organizer of the Victorian Mid-Day Dinner and Tea. Dr. Bottinger grew up in a family of ten children. Of these, seven are now physicians, with two retired physician parents currently living in Houston, Texas. And is the proud mother of two sons, one a senior at Harvard and the other a graduate of Columbia who is now an international health care consultant. Tickets are $55 and $65. For more information call 716-3902292, or email at drccollins@yahoo.com

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Second Baptist Church: “To God Community Back to School Giveaway Grief Recovery Support Group at Delaine Waring A.M.E. Church Be The Glory For The Great and Outdoor Worship Things He Has Done!” GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people

Rev. Mark E. bBue, Associate Minister, Rev. Terrence L. Melvin and the entire Second Baptist Church family invite you to join us on our 91st Anniversary/ Homecoming Celebration. Revival on Wednesday, September 11 through Friday, September 13 , will bring to us our special Evangelist, Rev. Dr. Leroy Adams Sr. (formerly of Buffalo), Pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church, Omaha Nebraska. Services will begin at 7p.m. nightly. Featured each night are lectures emphasizing our theme- Seeking and Lifting Jesus thru STEWARDSHIP on Wednesday night by Rev. Ulysees Wingo Sr., Pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Buffalo; thru WORSHIP on Thursday night by Elder Andre Clark, Pastor of New Direction Christian Fellowship; and thru EVANGELISM on Friday night by Pastor William Gillison Jr., Pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Buffalo. We will continue on Sunday, September 15th beginning at 9am with Rev. Terrence L. Melvin and the “Bible and Me” class, and Sunday school at 9:30am. Morning praise and worship begins at 11am. Pastor Keith Mobley and the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will join us at 3:30pm for the conclusion of our celebration. We extend a special invitation to all our former members to “Come Back Home.”

Rev. Julian Armand Cook along with the Macedonia Baptist Church located at 237 East North St., Buffalo, NY invite the community to its First Annual Community Back to School Giveaway and Outdoor Worship, Sunday, September 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free to all. Vendors, games, food, school supply giveaway, free haircuts, face painting and many more activities.

“End of Summer Revival” Dr. John Williams and the New Zion Baptist Church family will present a three-day Summer Revival Monday September 9; Tuesday September 10; and Wednesday September 11. Noted national preacher and teacher Dr. Frank Ray, Pastor of New Salem Baptist Church, in Memphis, Tennessee, will be the Guest Revivalist. The revival will begin at 7 p.m. nightly at New Zion located at 318 High Street.

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet!

grieving the loss of someone close, will be held at Delaine Waring A.M.E. Church starting Thursday, September 5. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. All adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome to attend. GriefShare is a safe place where adults discover that they are not alone in their grief. Participants can share their feelings, memories, and experiences in an atmosphere of acceptance with the love and support of trained volunteers. The volunteers of GriefShare will assist adults on how to experience and express their feelings safely and in a healthy manner. The adults share in groups, and are given resources to support them in their journey. By working through the necessary grief tasks and understanding ones’ essential needs, it allows individuals to support each other and communicate more effectively. Delaine Waring A.M.E. Church is located at 680 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY 14210. Please contact the church at 716-842-6747. Reverend Regina E. Gray, Senior Pastor.

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Celebration Set for Sister Timothy Howard and Sister Noreen Smith

Greater Love Fellowship Revival It’s Revival Time at Greater Love Fellowship, 2205 Genesee St., (corner of Domedion) on September 3-5. Services begin at 8pm. Coming from San Antonio, TX will be guest revivalists, The Anointed Servants of God, Elder Clement Dockery and Evangelist Virginia Dockery. Join us for a time of, REFRESHING- RENEWINGRESTORING, spiritually and physically. IT’S YOUR TIME! COME! Founder and Pastor George D. Herring is host Pastor.

Happy New Year!

Muslims last Saturday evening marked a new year, 1441 AH. The calendar flip dates to when the prophet Mohammed fled from Mecca to Medina to escape religious persecution. Muharram Mubarak!

Join in the celebration of Sister Timothy Howard, OSP and Sister Noreen Smith, OSP as they begin their new adventure Baltimore. The sisters have been in Buffalo for 50 years teaching in the inner city! The celebration in their honor will begin on Sunday September 15, with a Celebratory Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton St. from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Meet and greet with the sisters until 1p.m. A Luncheon will follow at Grapevine Banquets, 333 Dick Road in Depew from 2:30-5 p.m. Reservations are $30 per person ( preorders only). Mail check or money order to: St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton St., Buffalo, NY 14208 by September 1, attention Mary Craig. Or stop by the church during office hours Tuesday thru Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Friday August 23 or 30 between 3-6 p.m.

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Elder Charles W. McCarley and First Lady Rachel M. McCarley

Tabernacle of Praise Happy Birthday Mrs. Kirkland!/Photo Yves-Richard Blanc Announces New The Amazing Mamie Kirkland Prepares to Service Hours Celebrate Her 111th Birthday! Tabernacle of Praise, 319 Northland Avenue, announces their new service times beginning Sunday, September 8: •Morning Glory – 8 a.m. •Fellowship Breakfast– 9:30 a.m.

•Children’s Church/Sunday Body Building – 10 a.m. •Afternoon service–11:45 a.m. Charles W. McCarley is Senior Pastor of Tabernacle of Praise Church. "Tabernacle of Praise is known mostly as a church whose mission is to serve its community and, most importantly, to ensure that it presents what Elder McCarley describes as “continuous opportunities” for every man, woman, boy, and girl, or that message of hope, which is Jesus Christ.” (Last paragraph excerpted from “Making Headline News” by Andre

Ark Encounter: An Epic Adventure! WORSHIP THIS WEEK WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Ark Encounter is a Christian religious and creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis flood narrative contained in the Bible. It is 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high. Mount Olive Baptist is sponsoring a trip to this epic adventure.

THE ARK ENCOUNTER Join The Mount Olive Baptist Church On This Epic Adventure Ararat Ridge Zoo • Creation Museum

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Deadline to reserve seat(s) September 6 ( Seats Still Available) Please note the below pricing includes the following: Bus, Light Lunch (Bus Ride), Event tickets, Hotel and All Gratuities. Payment Plans Available.

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Single Occupancy: .................................................................$420.00 Per Person Double Occupancy:................................................................$314.00 Per Person Triple Occupancy: ..................................................................$280.00 Per Person Quadruple Occupancy: .........................................................$262.00 Per Person Children: Age 5-12 $150 and Age 13-17 $180 For Further Information Please Contact: Sis. Faye Garris 716-994-2939 Sis Valerie Booker 716-480-2791 • The Church: 716-895-7494

Deacons’ Alliance 43rd Annual Banquet Deacons’ Alliance 43rd Annual Banquet will be held on Friday, September 13, from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Redeeming Life Center, 107 Verplanck St., at Cold Spring COGIC. You, your congregation and friends are cordially invited to attend. The speaker will be Pastor Julian Armand Cook, M. Div. from Macedonia Baptist Church. The cost is $30 per person for a full course meal and desserts. For tickets call Sis. Gayles by Monday, September 9th at 885-6348 or Bro. Wiley 8307803. Your support helps us to carry out The Mission of Camp Woodside, which is to provide a beautiful country setting for Christian instruction, camping, fellowship and sports activities. Theme is “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children” Proverb 13:22

amie Kirkland, who will turn 111 years old on September 3, says the secret to her longevity is God’s grace. A beautiful spirit with a ready smile, she is an inspiration to us all! According to her son, Tarabu Betserai, this year will be much quieter. She will attend church service on Sunday September 1st at First Shiloh Baptist Church as is her birthday wish. As a young child, the amazing Mrs. Kirkland survived racial terror and a treacherous migration from the deep South. During her ordinary yet extraordinary life, she raised nine children and became a model of how steady faith and love creates awareness and change. Mamie earned national recognition from the New York Times for her story of hardship and hope, and her courageous return to Mississippi is a reminder that we still have a lot of work to do. She was presented with a Champion of Justice medallion as the oldest lynching survivor at the opening of the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Legacy Museum. Her story is one of five digital stories that are on permanent display at the museum. She recalls being only 7 years old when her father came home after midnight in terror and told her mother to pack up the kids and leave town first thing in the morning (1915) because the KKK was going to hang him from a tree. Although they escaped to E. St. Louis, the friend who he left town with her dad, John Hartsfield - at some point returned to Ellisville, Mississiippi where he was accused of assaulting a White woman and lynched. He was first shot and kept alive in a doctor’s office so he could be publically hung the next day. The front page of the Mississippi State Daily Newspaper announced his pending lynching with headlines that read: - John Hartsfield To be lynched by Ellisville Mob at 5 p.m.” 10,000, people witnessed the lynching (the total population Continued Page 12

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Bring Your Game for the Love of DG2

15th Annual NICYO Funk Fest Tops Itself with Great Local Talent and the Funky Goodness of ZAPP!

The Delores and Delvina Glover Memorial Scholarship basketball benefit will be held on August 31, at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (gym) 845 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo from 1 to 5p.m. doors open at 12:30p.m. There will be food, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and vendors. Tickets are $10, $15 at the door. Contact Brittani at 716-986-3220 for tickets.

Earl Roberson of Buffalo, talented musician/saxophonist formerly of The Gap Band, is pictured on Jefferson Avenue prior to Part 2 of the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion in which he recently performed. Looking good Earl! Zapp Rocking The Stage at Buffalo's 2019 Funk Fest at Lasalle Park in Celebration of Rick James Photos by Jackie French

he NICYO Rick James Funk Fest topped itself this past Saturday for its 15th anniversary at LaSalle Park with a plethora of local talent and the long awaited Buffalo return of 1980s Dayton-Ohio electro-funk legends Zapp.

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Those arriving early in the balmy afternoon sunshine were treated to vibrant sets from Delivered, DCT & The Music Company, Uncle Willie & the Fellas, Tim Brown and Intuition. In a dapper blue suit fronting a six-piece band, Uncle Willie paid tribute to Marvin Gaye and James Brown, with “I Want You” and “It’s A Man’s World” while Intuition brought first rate musicianship with takes on The Whispers’ “Rock Steady” and Chaka Khan’s “Do You Love What You Feel.” With a style reminiscent of Morris Day, Denzell Ward & Cool Platinum kicked out classics like The Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” and Brick’s “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody” and dedicated their set to the late Milton Salter. A special shout out to the “Mary Jane Babies,” who entertained the crowd between sets with their endearing dance work outs. Rick’s brother Carmen Sims and the iconic Val Young (who organizer Marnetta Malcolm hinted may headline next year’s fest) graced the stage before drummer and original Zapp member Lester Troutman, Sr. received a proclamation before the headliners took the stage. As the gorgeous, late-summer sun set over Lake Erie, the Zapp band got right down to bass driven, talk-boxed, funky goodness with “So Ruff So Tough,” the first of a back to back set of show stoppers that included “Dance Floor” and “Computer Love, ” each cornerstones of the electro-funk sub-genre, which thanks to artists like Tupac, Dr. Dre and, most recently, Dam-Funk and Tuxedo ( with whom Zapp recently released the single “Shy”) has seen a longevity lasting four decades. Yet Troutman feels the term deserves a bit of scrutiny. “I don’t know if I’d call it ‘electro-funk’ because when we recorded most of those records in the 1970s and 1980s there was nothing electric except the tape machines,” he shared in a post concert interview. “The handclaps- that was all meat and potatoes. There were no drum machines, they were all live drums. The talk box was electric but that was done many years before us by Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone and Peter Frampton.” Whatever you want to call it, it had everybody on their feet and along with an infectiously extrovert stage presence that included back flips, a party train through the audience culminating with audience members marching onstage and a video screen that displayed images of dancing grapes on “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” and a bouncing low-rider during the monster “More Bounce to the Ounce,” it was joyous funk overload. Not to mention the confetti and light-up suits during “Do Wa Ditty.” A poignant moment occurred following “I Wanna Be Your Man” where the actual video showing the late-Roger Troutman was shown. Troutman discussed the murder-suicide of founding member Roger and his brother Larry in 1999, and his decision to carry on after the tragedy while also reminiscing about opening for Rick in Buffalo at a 1980 concert at the Aud. The show ended with the epic “California Love” both a tribute to Roger and Tupac and as Troutman walked out in the crowd to graciously speak to smiling fans he acknowledged the group’s loyal following and said, "We’re getting new fans everyday. When new fans hear the music they think it’s fresh and fun and that’s what we were doing back in the day. We were just having fun, trying to make people happy and dance.”

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‘Soul Train’ Might Stop at Broadway Theater

Broadway may soon get its own “Soul Train.” Three prominent Black women in contemporary theater will form the core creative team. . “Soul Train” left the air in 2006.

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Cornelius stepped down as host in 1993. In his later years, he struggled with his health and experienced intense headaches, occasional seizures and social anxiety. He died in 2012 of a selfinflicted gunshot wound to the head at his home in Los Angeles. He was 75.

Rio Negro II Talk & Exhibition Opening in Silo City: A Creative Experience of Electric Sound and Indegiounus Percussion *Friday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m. talk at 7:00 p.m. with Douglas Ewart, George Lewis & Douglas Repetto at Duende & Marine Silo in Silo City, 85 Silo City Row with Douglas R. Ewart: bamboo sculptures, rainsticks, chimes George Lewis: electronic sounds allwalls is excited to announce the launch of Rio Negro II at Silo City, a major site-specific exhibition in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and celebrating the renewal and rebirth of Buffalo’s iconic grain elevators & historic waterways. The polymathic Douglas R. Ewart has been honored for his work as a composer, multi-instrumentalist, improviser, conceptual artist, sculptor and instrument designer and builder. Also an educator, Ewart bridges his kaleidoscopic activities with a vision that opposes today’s divided world, culture-fusing works that aim to restore the wholeness of communities and of the individuals within them, and to emphasize the reality that our world is an interdependent entity. This is highlighted in his collaborative installation

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Orleans Avenue with Devon Gilfillian, 7p.m. September 12, Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave. 852-3835. Tickets are $39.50 advance, $45 day of show an go on sale at 10a.m. Friday (box office, ticketfly.com) Greg Savage Photography . Com. September 10 Chris Brown performs at the KeyBank Center.Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas and Yella Brezzy. LiveNation.com

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project Rio Negro II – a work for the Advancement of Crethat combines natural materials ative Musicians (AACM) since & modern technology to create 1971,will create new electronic a deeply engaging atmosphere music to accompany the instalthat calls attention to a time lation, adapting the piece to acwhen human beings had a more commodate the unique environbalanced relationship with their living environment. Rio Negro is centered on the sounds of rainsticks. As Ewart has remarked, “The reason that I use rainsticks is because I like the idea of something that can be functional and Sculptor, Artists Composer Douglas R. Ewart photo Glen Stubbe at the same time be esoteric. There is something ment. life-like about a rainstick.” EwBorn in Kingson Jamaica, art’s rainsticks range between and immigrated to Chicago four and six feet in length. With in `1963, Douglas R. Ewart is their complex blend of sonic known as a saxophonist/multiand visual aesthetics, which ref- instrumentalist, composer, imerence the African-descended proviser, sculptor, and maker of Jonkonnu performance tradi- masks and instruments over his tions of his native Jamaica, 40 year career. Douglas Irving Ewart’s rainsticks may be con- Repetto is an artist and teacher. sidered more as totemic sound The title of the work refersculptures. ences the Rio Negro in Brazil, Chicago Native George a major tributary of the Amazon Lewis, a prolific trombonist river, and the largest black-waand member of the Association ter river in the world.

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LaFondra Martin and Sons Shawn and Ian are

TALKING PROUD!

uffalo born and raised Shawn Barron and Ian Martin, are currently residents of Los Angeles where they are successfully pursuing their individual careers - Shawn as Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records; and Ian as Head Assistant to Khloe Kardashian’s stylist. The two talented brothers recently returned to the Queen City to visit their mom, noted hair stylist and businesswoman LaFondra Martin, their role model and the one person they credit with inspiring them the most. “I made sure they got a good education,” LaFondra said reflecting on her sons upbringing. “They saw their mother work very hard to get them where they needed to go in life…and I’m so proud of them.” They also watched her give back in terms of being involved in the community with various organizations – both civic and political. “My hope for them is that they give back the blessings that the Lord has bestowed upon them,” the life long member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church continued. “That they have enough power and drive to help others along the way.” -From the Mail Room to VPShawn, 35, her eldest son, has made tremendous strides in his career at Atlantic. Now in his 10th year there, he describes his role as

La Fondra Martin and her sons Ian (left) and Shawn (right).

identifying artists and signing them to record labels, as well as helping them develop their music. While at Cardinal O’Hara High, Shawn said his original goal was to play basketball. That changed when he attended college at Seaton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. “While I was in college I wanted to be a sports agent," Shawn said, adding that he had no interest in going into music. “Then a friend wanted to be a rapper and asked me to manage him…that’s basically how I got interested." While working on his Bachelors degree in Communications, his last semester was spent interning at Universal Records. After his internship, Koch Records hired him for a mailroom position. After scouting Drake, Shawn

was given the okay to search for more artists. The rest is history. He travels all over the country scouting new talent and was responsible for the signing of Ty Dolla $ign and several other notable names. He has also worked with the likes of Cardi B, Bruno Mars and has helped out on releases from Lupe Fiasco, Wiz Khalifa, B.O.B. and Trey Songz, among others. Being around so many celebrities his upbringing has paid off; keeping him focused and level headed. “Shawn Barron knows talent when he sees it. Since scouting Drake to Koch Records back in 2007, he’s pushed a number of artists that labels failed to pick up before the hype begin. From Wale to Curren$y and even Kevin Rudolph, Barron knew their potential early on in their

careers.” says the Source.com -Close to HomeHe also recognized the talent of his younger brother, Ian, and moved him out to LA recently where he is currently working as Head Assistant to the stylist for Chole Kardshian. Ian, 20, has also had the opportunity to work the celebrated Fashion Week in New York City. “I have always liked styling,” said Ian. As a kid he remembers styling friends around the neighborhood. And since he was 15 years old he would go back and forth to LA to visit his brother. Ian’s goal is become a top stylist and go into brand management. If talent has anything to do with him reaching that goal, he’s right on track. A graduate of Cheektowaga Central who studied briefly at the Academy of Art at the University of San Francisco, he credits his fashion sense to his mom, who acknowledges that she recognized his talent since he was about 8 years old. Others have as well. “I’ve been dressing my whole life,” she said with a laugh. “I love style and fashion. That’s where my son picked it up from.” -Giving BackShawn says he’s always looking for ways to give back to his community and acknowledges there’s a lot of talent in Buffalo. He’s done some scouting here and enjoys talking to young people about the music industry. Most want to know how they can get started. The business he was once quoted as saying, is very cut throat and not designed for everyone. “There is no real way to really get in…it’s based on your talent,” he said “I’d still like to do a music festival here and I’m trying to put it together,” he continued. He’s also working to develop his own record label which he calls “Too Easy.”

Afro Dogs Pay Final Tribute to Member Larry “Chop” Neely Jr. A huge crowd made up of club members, supporters, family and friends filled both sides of Genesee Street in front of the Afro Dogs Motorcycle headquarters following services August 17 for Larry “Chop” Neely Jr. who was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in Nashville, Tennessee August 4. He was 49 years young. Services were held earlier at Mount Olive Baptist Church . Larry, a long time member of the Afro Dogs was the beloved husband of Ebony S. (Nee Allen); devoted father of Niree, Jeremiah, Breanna, and Kadijah; grandfather of Niree Jr.; son of Marilyn (nee Peoples) and the late Larry D. Neely Sr.; brother of Shirley (Tony) and Tanya;. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Challenger Photos

However no one knows better than Shawn that getting into the industry is not easy at all. Nor is the road to success in general. You have to have talent and you have to be prepared. “To be successful you have to be consistent in what you do and work toward it every day…it will work out,” assured Shawn.

Dr. Runoko Rashidi

UNIA-ACL Buffalo Division to Host International Pan-African Holiday Observance and An Evening With Eminent Scholar, Historian, Author and Lecturer Dr. Runoko/Rashidi The International Pan-African Holiday Observance, hosted by the UNIA-ACL Buffalo Division #433, will be held on Saturday, August 31 at the CAO Rafi Green Center, 1423 Fillmore from 6-10 p.m. The free event will feature music, games, food, face painting and more. On Tuesday, September 3, the UNIA will present “An Evening With Dr. Runoko Rashidi,” eminent scholar, historian, author and lecturer from 5-8 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ E. Utica. Both events are free and open to the public. -About Dr. RashidiDr. Runoko Rashidi is an anthropologist and historian with a major focus on what he calls the Global African Presence – that is, Africans outside of Africa before and after enslavement. He is the author of eighteen books, the most recent of which are My Global Journeys in Search of African Presence and AssataGarvey and Me: A Global African Journey for Children in 2017. His other works include Black Star: The African Presence in Early Europe and African Star Over Asia: The Black Presence in the East and Uncovering the African Past: The Ivan Van Sertima Papers. His other works include the African Presence Early Asia, co-edited by Dr. Van Sertima. Dr. Rashidi has worked with and under some of the most distinguished scholars of our generation, including Ivan Van Sertima, John Henrik Clarke, Asia G. Hilliard, Edward Scobie, John G. Jackson, Jan Carew and Yosef ben-Jochannan. He is currently pursuing a major work on the African presence in the museums of the world. As a tour leader he has taken groups all over the world. A tour to Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau is scheduled for January 21 – February 4, 2020. Runoko Rashidi’s major mission in life is the upliftment of African people those at home and abroad. He is the official Traveling Ambassador for Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and African Communities league. In an interview with Kentake Page last August Dr. Rashidi was asked the question: “ What do we need to do to take our communities to the next level?” He answered: “Black Love is perhaps the greatest form of resistance to global white supremacy. I think the unity of the Black man and Black woman is the pillar of our community and the foundation block for Black liberation, Black progress and Black empowerment If we cannot unite as a loving unit, then we might as well stop talking. That is the key. A Black man and Black woman come together in order to be about the healing process that our community so desperately needs. That is fundamental. “It is Black Love… we’ve survived colonization and enslavement and when you consider what we have gone through, the fact that we are here to have this conversation is in and of itself a miracle and a testimony of the greatness and resilience and majesty of Afrikan people.” . Dr. Rashidi’s books are available at Zawadi Books, 1382 Jefferson Avenue.

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Were There Other Factors Involved in the Recent Hate Crimes?

he mass killings in El Paso and Dayton are still fresh in my mind. It was just a few weeks ago that America took another nosedive with these senseless murders all happening within a 24-hour time period. The reasons behind these killings have a lot of people thinking about different scenarios. Hate is the operative word in this tragedy. These were killing sprees of epic proportions. It will take a while for these cities to recover from these atrocities. We were blindsided emotionally by these acts of cowardice. Now we are left to pick up the pieces and ask ourselves how did our humanity reach such a low level? When the parents and loved ones of the shooters were interviewed, their responses were such that they were surprised and shocked by what happened. However, isolation and aloofness were common themes for both individuals. So, what can be made of these statements? You can assume they were raised in good homes. We see good people who have virtues and morals every day. The question is whether any of this rubs off on their children? We teach them to tell the truth and to go to school each day. The problem comes in when they enter the public square. There, peer pressure grabs hold and sometimes won’t let go. Unfortunately, and tragically the shooters in Charleston, El Paso and Dayton succumbed to peer pressure among other things. Weak minds take on bad information and use it to the detriment of others. One shooter drove many hours to El Paso to kill innocent people. Did racism or poor mental health control him? Where did he acquire such intense hatred of another ethnicity? Racism and mental illness are two diseases First, racism has caused many deaths, injuries and ill will along the way. Racism spawns hate. It’s clear the Charleston SC church shooting was about race. The gunman was white and armed, and the victims were Black and unarmed.

Could mental illness have been a part of the shooter’s undoing? I don’t think so. It was just his innate belief that as a White person he was simply better, and he was willing to kill to uphold his demented thinking. So far there has not been any evidence regarding mental illness in his case. According to reports from the World Health Organization, one out of every four persons is affected by some mental or brain disorder at some point in their lifetime. Many of us have family members who suffer from depression or some other type of mental illness. This health problem has not always been at the forefront of our medical concerns as it is today. For example, 46 million people in the US suffer from some type of mental illness. And approximately 11 million people in this country suffer from some serious form of mental illness. These numbers are staggering yet these are only the reported numbers. There are people who suffer from mental illness and they are not counted in the statistics. People that we know but don’t know they are suffering from mental illness. Every day, members in our community go to work and lead families but suffer silently from mental illness. Many in the current administration including the president suggest the shooters in El Paso and Dayton suffered from mental illness. While others wonder if blaming mental illness is a convenient answer to avoid stronger gun legislation. As we know, the issue of better background checks has been on both federal and state dockets. So far, there has been little action taken. Sadly, at this moment someone out there is planning something bad. We simply don’t know when and how bad. Unfortunately, this is becoming a bitter refrain for America. What can we do to stop it? Will more resources given to mental health problems avoid what many see as a crisis? Will gun advocates finally see that tighter regulations are needed? Yes, we need more mental health programs and yes, we need stricter gun control laws. But what about hate?

Ethiopia Will Rise Again!

ueen Mother Leota Henry, daughter of Historical Buffalo Division #79’s most decorated member, 1st Asst. Sec. Gen. Percival Burrows, fondly remembers her father often saying the phrase “Ethiopia will rise again.” This was a popular saying among Garveyites in the early years. There was a general understanding about the significance of Ethiopia in the larger picture of the African diaspora. While many African history scholars focus on Egypt/Kemet and its greatness, the UNIA-ACL has always incorporated Ethiopia in its foundational understanding of nationhood. When we study our history as a people, we can understand why. Primarily, we can start with “Life” itself. We know that the ‘Out of Africa’ explanation as to the origins of humanity, could just as easily be called the ‘Out of Ethiopia” theory. “Dinknesh (meaning ‘you are marvelous’ or ‘the wondrous one’), was discovered on November 24, 1974 by paleo-anthropologist Donald Johanson at Hadar in the Awash Valley of the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia, showing that Africa is the birthplace of humanity. Dinknesh’s European name is Lucy”. (Meserette 2016) Next, we turn to Greece. In the Iliad and Odyssey (@ 850 BCE), it is written of Iris, Poseidon and Zeus along with all of the other gods feasting with the loyal and lordly Ethiopians. Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan has stated, “One has to realize that Hip-

“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

pocrates himself in what is called the Hippocratic Oath (275 CE), wrote that he had a god named Escalipius, the Greek name for the God Imhotep.” In the Famine Stele (@250 BCE), we find a conversation between King Neterkhet and Chief Priest Imhotep. The discussion is based around returning to African origins to fix current issues. The king asks, “In which place is Hapi born?” Imhotep replied “I shall go to the Mansion of the Net. It is designed to support a man in his deeds. I shall enter the House of Life, unroll the scrolls of Ra, I shall be guided by them.” Dr. Ben deciphers the stele as saying, “We came from the beginning of the Nile where God-Hapi dwells, at the foothills of the mountain of the Moon.” Geographically and historically this area is Ethiopia. Some of the oldest known maps have both the African and the Asian land masses marked as Aethiopia. The bodies of water surrounding them marked Aethiopian Ocean. Fast forward to more modern times to the Ethiopian-Italian Wars. The first, in 1896 secured Ethiopian sovereignty against a major colonial power. Emperor Menelik II won his glorious victory on March 1, 1896, forever celebrated on Adwa Day, March 2nd every year. In 1920, President General Marcus Garvey said, “Look to the east, when a Black man is crowned, our liberation will be at hand.” Ten years later, in the sovereign land of Ethiopia, H.I.M. Haile Selassie I was crowned with the distinct title of “King of Kings” or “Nəgusä Nägäst.” In 1937 the Ethiopian

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26 inmates have died since Howard became Sheriff. Connell Burrell, 44, of Buffalo, was the most recent.

Take A Sand! Sheriff Howard Needs to Go! Dear Editor: Buffalo this is a time that we should all come together. Today it’s my brother but tomorrow it could be yours. Our elected sheriff Howard seems to think that he is above the law. The governor, NYS commission of corrections, the U.S.department of Justice and tons of lawsuits and he still hasn’t changed the way he governs the holding center. Why do we have to stand by and watch another person lose their life? We don’t, I am asking for support for my brother Connell & the 25 other victims noted. We are rallying every Wednesday in front of the holding center from 4:30-6:00, if you are reading this, please join us. Any portion of your time would be greatly appreciated. Ask yourself, should 18, 26,27,29 or 44 year olds die because of deteriorating health issues or lack of medical treatment? My brother wasn’t even inside of those walls for 14 hours. Take a stand please! -Monica Lynch

World Federation was formed in America. Their stated purpose; “We, the Black people of the world, in order to effect unity, solidarity, liberty, freedom and self-determination, to secure Justice and maintain the integrity of Ethiopia, which is our divine heritage.” In 1948, H.I.M. Selassie gave the Shashamane Land Grant to the EWF for Africans in the diaspora to be able to come home. It was at this time when the growing calls for unity came together in unison. When we knew who we were and with whom our true loyalties should lie. Garveyites Rabbi Josiah Ford and Bro. Ben Burrell wrote the Universal Ethiopian National Anthem. According to Declaration #40, this shall be the Anthem of our Race. The lyrics, “Ethiopia, Land of our fathers, the land where the gods loved to be”, are clearer when you know the history behind them. Sing them proudly, understanding what it means when 1st Ass. Sec. Gen. Burrows says, “Ethiopia, will rise again.” Ase' The International Pan-African Holiday Observance, hosted by the UNIA-ACL Buffalo Division #433, will be held on Saturday, August 31 at the CAO Rafi Green Center, 1423 Fillmore from 6-10 p.m. The free event will feature music, games, food, face painting and more. On Tuesday, September 3, the UNIA will present “An Evening With Dr. Runoko Rashidi,” eminent scholar, historian, author and lecturer from 5-8 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ E. Utica. Both events are free and open to the public.

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Cooperative Academy Now Accepting Applications! 12-Week Course for Groups to Develop WorkerOwned Cooperative Businesses in Buffalo Cooperation Buffalo and PUSH Buffalo want you to join the Fall 2019 cohort of our Cooperative Academy! For 12 weeks from October 1st through December 17th, teams of co-op entrepreneurs will explore how to build worker-owned cooperative businesses with experts in business development, finance, governance, democratic decision making, and participatory management, and will learn about the rich history and culture of cooperative economics in our region. You’ll meet member-owners of several Buffalo co-ops and leave with a plan for starting your own cooperative. Teams of at least 2 people are encouraged to apply, whether you’re at the idea stage, or already taking steps to grow your business, or want to explore converting your workplace to employee-ownership. The time is now to create an economy that is community-controlled and community-owned. To apply or to find out more information visit www.cooperationbuffalo.org, contact Andrew at andrew@pushbuffalo.org or 716-884-0356 ext 241. Applications are due by September 15th and the course is free.”

Free Assistance with Your Business! Are you a small business or looking to launch a new business? BeNameless LLC., a marketing and creative consulting agency, will be providing FREE 30-min consultations to help you better position and market to your ideal customer. This event will be held on August 31, from Noon to 6pm, at Jefferson and North during the 2019 Unity in the Community festival. To guarantee your consultation spot pre-register at www.benameless. co/2019unity

Empowering the Next Generation SNARD CARDS is looking for young entrepreneurs. If you are between the ages of 13-21 years, have a business idea jot it down and bring it to Unity in the Community Festival on Saturday August 31st between 1-6pm, at the corner of Jefferson and North. We are looking for three young entrepreneurs to bring their idea into a business reality.

Bills 3 – 0 in Pre-Season Hopefully Bodes Well for Regular Season

he Bills have been to the Deep South and back and still continues to impress with a strong defensive unit that continues to grow and succeed with quality defenders. Bills nation is finally starting to be concerned with free agent Center Mitch Morse, who has only worn pads once and continues to be on NFL concussion protocol. The Center I thought they should have taken in Free Agency was Matt Paradis is playing for the Carolina Panthers and has not missed much time at all. The Bills owe Morse 22 Million dollars guaranteed and look quite foolish paying a player that has a well-documented history of injuries including concussions. Once again it shows the inexperience of Bills General Manager Brandon Beene, the man who use to get the BLACK HISTORY continued from page 2 This was a major win for Randolph and other Civil Rights activists, as it allowed many Black people to get employed in industries that they were barred from. It would not have happened if it were not for Black workers fighting for equality in the workforce.

again when race riots broke out some of the most violent in the country. Some 6,000 AA families left as a result of the violence. “My family was one of them," recalls Tarabu. The family’s next stop was Ohio. There they were visited by the KKK who burned a cross on their lawn. Mrs. Kirkland still remembers the terror as they hid under the bed. This was the third incident of racial terror in her life. “The great migration was very personal to our family,” continued Tarabu . Calling it one of the largest migrations of people in the world – from the south to the north .

I saw him at training camp at St. John Fisher College making it look easy for offensive linemen missing him and his quick burst has him in on the QB. The Bills have added crafty veterans Kurt Coleman and Captain Munnerlyn to an already loaded secondary. This is what you get with a defensive minded Head Coach Sean McDermott. Minus injuries this should be one of the best in the NFL. This is starting to take shape as an aggressive team on both sides of the ball. Bills special teams are still in search of a punter and don’t be surprised if they pick one off the final cuts by other teams since Cory Carter and Corey Bojorquez have not taken control of the position. Carter seems like he has not fully recovered from his ACL Tear (left Knee) in last year’s preseason game. He doesn’t have the lift and hang time he possessed before the injury. Unfortunately it takes time

to get you back to where you were before a serious injury occurs.

Go Bisons!

Congratulations to Buffalo Bison’s pitcher T.J. Zeuch threw a No-hitter against Rochester Red Wings a week ago. He just needed 114 pitches/ 73 of them were strikes for his first career no-hitter in the Bison’s 3 – 0 win. Nate Pearson made his Triple-A debut and pitched 8 dominating innings against Rochester. Bison’s outfielder Jonathan Davis is worth the price of admission to see him play and make unbelieveable catches in the outfield. Jonathan Davis is a MLB outfielder and should be playing in the league and not in the minors. Hopefully he will get a chance to play with Bison’s parent club Toronto Blue Jays or another team. Check him out before season ends by Labor Day. Following me on twitter: georgeradney@georgerad-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING USER AND UTILIZATION CHARGES ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 Erie County Sewer District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 will hold a Public Hearing on their proposed user charge rates on September 18, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. local time in the Conference Room of the Erie County Sewer District - Northern Region Office, 3789 Walden Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086. At that time, the following information will be considered: Charges for ratepayers in Erie County Sewer District (ECSD) Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 are based on a combination of unit/usage, parcel, assessed valuation, and footage charges. In addition, a system of user charges for high strength or high volume wastewaters was adopted for the first time in 1981 in order to meet Federal mandates for user charges and more accurately apportion the cost of sewerage service to the ratepayers. In 2020, the following rates will apply:

While folks are enjoying their Labor Day holiday, let’s make sure we pay homage to those who fought for us to enjoy the day with family and friends.

MAMIE KIRKLAND continued from page 7 of Ellisville was only 1,0001,500). The Governor of the state claimed he was powerless to do anything about it. They dismembered parts of his body as souvenirs, randomly shot 2,000 bullets into his hanging body and burned his body when he fell to the ground . No on one was ever held accountable for his death. “That could have very easily been my grandfather hanging from that same tree had he gone back to Mississippi,” said Tarabu in the documentary. After the family fled to E. St. Louis they soon had to flee

coffee and donuts for real GM in Carolina. And once again the Bills are missing an experienced Center that could help out QB Josh Allen, but the Bills front office has let him down. It’s been an amazing preseason where 12 teams had not played their starting QB going into last weekend. That means the first four games of the regular season will be preseason type games with timing being the major issue along with players not playing the entire game with fatigue being another major issue. During NFL week 5 – 18 we will be able to see who the real teams are playing for playoff positions on the road to Super Bowl LIV. The Bills defense has the addition of number one draft pick Ed Oliver and a surprising 7th round pick Darryl Johnson from North Carolina A & T. Johnson is 6’6 253 pounds but his reach is what’s causing problems for offensive linemen trying to defend against him.

Blacks he said, were basically fleeing – “they were refugees!” “So how do we get thru this together?” he concluded. “ I don’t have the answer. I just know WE HAVE TO KEEP REMEMBEREING…WE HAVE TO KEEP TELLING THE STORY… because how do YOU GET thru that if you don’t confront history?” (Hear Mrs. Kirkland’s story at lynchinginamerica.eji.org)

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(1) Based on Carbonaceous BOD Data (2) Based on total phosphate (3) Based on Water Usage, see below (4) Properties located within a County Sewer District which in 2020 have septage disposed of by a wastehauler at a County Sewer District facility may apply to the District Office (call 858-6990 for information) for a partial rebate of the wastehauler charges paid, up to one half of the actual District sewer taxes paid. (5) Disposal in ECSD No. 3 is only at the Southtowns Sewage Treatment Plant. Non-residential users discharging below the base levels of normal strength sewage (i.e., BOD5 = 250 mg/l, suspended solids = 250 mg/l, phosphorous = 5 mg/l), will only be subject to a user charge for flow. All users in ECSD Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 will be subject to a flat usage charge as shown in the table above (4th row). Nonresidential users in ECSD Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 exceeding 91,250 gallons per year will be subject to an additional flow charge for that amount greater than 91,250 gallons. The rate for this additional flow is shown in the 5th row of the table above. For Erie County Sewer District Nos. 6 & 8 all users are charged based on flow (water use). (Water use is used in lieu of sewage flow unless the property owner(s) can substantiate actual sewage volume). Property owners will have thirty (30) days from the date of publication of the notice of adoption to appeal this schedule of rates and charges to the Erie County Legislature. Appeals should be sent to the Erie County Legislature, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, Attention: Clerk of the Legislature. The aforesaid schedule of charges will be collected annually with the regular County Sewer (special) District charges. User charges are due and payable on the same date and time as the general County taxes. Late payment penalties will be assessed in the same manner as the penalties for late payment of the general County taxes. EFFECTIVE DATE - January 1, 2020

3Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Erie County Sewer Agency Dated: 8/19/19 Date published: 8/28/19

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •August 28, 2019 1st Suppplememental Citation for Probate Estate of JOHN T. FIELDS File Number: 2019-182 Luxuries by Lexi LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/17/19. Office of Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent LLC upon whom process against is my be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 80 Deerfield Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose: Any lawful purpose July 24,31 Aug.7,14,21,28 FRANCI BY NICOLE DAVIS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/17/19. Office of Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 30 Erskine Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. July 24,31 Aug.7,14,21,28

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Surrogate's Court, County of Erie, State of New York HON. ACEA M. MOSEY, Surrogate CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: JAMES SIMS, JENNIFER G. FLANNERY-ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR and to Any and all persons who are, or who claim to be heirs at law, next of kin, distributees of the decedent named below, if any such there be, all of whom and all of whose names, ages, places of residence and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) and cannot after due diligence used be ascertained and HON. LETITIA JAMES -Attorney General of the State ofNew York. Upon a petition having been duly filed by JEROME COLEY who is domiciled in the City of Buffalo, State of New York, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to show cause before the ERIE COUNTY SURROGATE'S COURT at Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, New York on September 11, 2019 at 9:30 A.M., why a Decree should not be made in the Estate of JOHN T. FIELDS, late of the County of Erie and State of New York, admitting to Probate a Will dated December 29, 2015 directing that Letters Testamentary issue to JEROME COLEY, and directing such other and further relief as the Court deems just and equitable. HON. ACEA M. MOSEY, Surrogate Kathleen A. Downing Chief Clerk of Surrogate's Court Dated, Attested and Sealed: July31,2019 (L.S.) For more information, please contact the Attorney for Petitioner(s) below: Timothy R. Lovallo, Esq. Lovallo & Williams 295 Main Street Suite 1088 Buffalo, New York 14203 Ph: (716)854-1112

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LEGAL NOTICE Bid Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the ECMC – Curtain Wall Support General Trades Project on 8/30/19 at noon. Please fax bids (716-822-4367) or email (bids@rpoakhill.com) prior to noon. The scope of work includes carpentry, fireproofing, window shades, painting, flooring, window sills, overhead doors, etc. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange. This project is prevailing wage. ***W/M/DBE participation is encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE BID COUNTY OF ERIE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL Erie County Rath Building Structural Assessment & Repairs Project No. 2019-816-03 The County of Erie Department of Public Works is seeking qualification statements and proposals from interested firms to provide A/E design and construction services for Rath Building Structural Assessment and Repairs in the basement and sub-basement levels. Qualification statements and proposals will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 until 4:00 PM local time on Wednesday September 25, 2019. RFQ/RFP submission instructions may be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw/

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LEGAL NOTICE Bid COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Erie County Health Lab Building 17-AA & BB RTU Replacements REBID PROJECT NO. KA-17-14 Sealed bids for Mechanical Construction work for the above project will be received by Erie County’s Commissioner of Public Works, Suite 1400, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin St, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on September 10, 2019, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE, Apprenticeship program, and Local and Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

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Wednesday August 28

Thursday August 29

Thursday September 5

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Purple Heart Recipient Roland Hayes to Recount Vietnam Experiences: 6 p.m. Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Hosted by the Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club, named for the African American messman who became a Navy hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Gentle Chair Yoga $7; also Yoga & Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 517 Genesee St.

Monday September 2

Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m. Gentle Chair Yoga $7; also Yoga & Meditation, 6:30 p.m. $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 517 Genesee St.

Umoja Man of the Year Rev. James E. Giles Honored: 5-10 p.m., CAO Alphonso Rafi Greene Center 1423 Fillmore Ave.533-6283 to RSVP or for more info. Tickets $25.

The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 Eagle St. (716) 427-0566.

Yoga: Juneteenth Headquarters, 517 Genesee St.: Mondays 7 p.m. Yoga Flow, $10. Slow Roll: Meet Up Big Ditch Brewing 55 E. Huron Street. Arrive by 5:30 ride at 6:30 Info go to slowrollbuffalo.org

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Dancing In The Street Block Party: Fundraiser hosted by BFNC, 5-9 p.m. Moot Senior Center, 292 High Street featuring a Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner, entertainment, raffle prizes and more; Tickets available at the Neighborhood Centers Inc., 97 Lemon St. Call 866-4174 for more info or email benparker@gmail. com

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Monday September 9 Slow Roll : Meet Up Maratime Center 90 Arthur Street. Meet up at 5:30 p.m .Roll at 6:30 pm more info go to slowroll.org. Yoga: Juneteenth Headquarters, 517 Genesee St.: Mondays 7 p.m. Yoga Flow, $10.

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Thursday September 5 Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 716-842-6747.

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DAD’S B-BALL CAMP: The annual DAD’s Summer B-Ball Camp held its final session Monday at the Spring Street /Broadway Park. Pictured in top photo coaches pose with the talented young participants. Above, proud coaches ( L-R) Dommique, Dwayne Ferguson (founder), Marc Smith and Malik Harris. Congratulations to the dedicated coaches and participating youth! Photos Courtesy of Richard Clark

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