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Assemblyman Gantt, Political Icon, To Retire After four Decades of Service

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ochester Assemblyman David Gantt last Friday (Feb. 7) announced he would not seek another term for a seat he has held for four decades since 1983.

Gantt cited his health and the advice of doctors to not continue in the chamber.

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, who had worked for Gantt, 728 University Ave. released the following statement in the wake of his announce585-563-2145 ment: •Tuesdays Gentle Yoga series “David Gantt is a father to me. He saw potential in me when with JAMES THOMPSON, few did. He inspired me, took care of me when I was sick, 5:45-7:45 p.m. guided me as I built my career and my family. And, he will always be part of my family. He has not only lifted me up, but • Friday Film Series countless people throughout our community.

"David remains as fierce as a lion. Courageous in standing up 7:00 p.m. $7 suggested for those he serves and he has always spoken truth to power on donation their behalf. Even today he continues to fight for Rochester’s •Saturdays Drumming with children. And, why has he done this for decades? Because of FANA BANGOURA, his love of others. Of those in need, of those who could not do 9:30 a.m.10:30a.m., so for themselves. He has always lived and worked as a servant 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. leader – allowing his faith to guide him.

"I am not sad today. I am proud of David; proud of his work, proud of his example and proud to have the opportunity to fight for Rochester with the same spirit and strength. I know that together we will work until his last day on behalf of our community and its children. AROUND TOWN And, for that, and for everything he has done and will continue to do for me and for all of us, I am grateful.”

Mr. Gnatt told WXXI News that he intended to work with young people during his retireSATURDAYS ment.

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Elder D. Christopher Rourk Named Pastor of the Greater Adams Street Church of God by Faith ROCHESTER, NEW YORK After 44 years of service, Dr. David C. Rourk, retired as pastor of the Greater Adams Street Church of God by Faith and his son, David Christopher Rourk, has taken the helm. David Christopher Rourk, affectionately known as Chris, is the youngest of 4 children who were raised in the town of Irondequoit with their parents, Dr. David Curtis Rourk & the late Ruth Rourk.

From an early age, Chris developed a love for serving God’s people as he watched his parents serve and pastor the church. As a child, Chris enjoyed playing team sports, reading, traveling, and interacting with people of all ages. All of which are beneficial to the many aspects of ministry.

In 2008, Chris acknowledged and answered his calling to preach and teach the Word of God. He aims to continually carry the gospel of Jesus Christ with power in Dr. David C. Rourk (right) and a biblical and practical method. In December 2013, he his son and new pastor, David was ordained as a Minister and in December 2017, he was ordained as an Elder at the Church Of God By Faith Christopher Rourk.

National General Assembly in Atlanta, GA.

Chris has faithfully served as Assistant Pastor, Interim Pastor and now has been appointed as the Pastor of Greater Adams Street Church of God by Faith. Chris is married to his wife, Latia and they have two children and two grandchildren.

The life experiences that have prepared him for this new role as pastor consist of his eight year tenure in the United States Army, ranking as Corporal. He furthered his education at Monroe Community College and Bryant & Stratton Technical College where he studied Human Services and Business Management. He continues to seek higher education in the fields of Christian Education and Theology. Chris serves as the Distribution Manager for W. B. Mason where he further displays his leadership abilities while assisting people in meeting their goals and objectives.

The Greater Adams Street Church of God by Faith has a rich history of serving the Rochester community. The church serves as a monthly distribution site for Foodlink, distributing food to hundreds of City residents. Additionally, the church hosts spirituality meetings for those dealing with drug, alcohol or addictions of any kind and sponsors a community outreach give away providing free clothes and shoes to the community.

6th Annual Bronze Collective The 6th Annual Bronze Collective Theatre, which runs Feb 16-23, with its theme of Moving Forward is producing its most expansive festival to date, offering eight productions in seven days.

This year, particular interest is given to two productions: Monologues on Clarissa Street by Karen Culley (Saturday, Feb. 22) and Clarissa Street Reflections (Sunday, Feb. 23), a doubleheader: "Remembering The Pythodd," a documentary by Tina Chapman DaCosta and the jazz musings of Paradigm Shift. David Shakes is organizer of the Sunday afternoon event.

Audiences can see each Clarissa St. production individually or get in on the "Clarissa Street Package" deal for those interested in both.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door or $49.99 for a Festival pass or $25 for a Clarissa St. package.

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AREA BRIEFS "Men Leading By Example": From left, Judge Craig Hannah, Antoine Johnson, Pastor Larry Donaldson, Dr. Christopher St.Vil, Karl Shallowhorn and Dr. Darren Brown.

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UBEOC to Host Annual Men’s Conference: “Men Leading By Example” Eva Doyle, Historian, Columnist, Educator

Eva Doyle Celebrates Anniversary of "Eye On History" Columnist Eva M. Doyle is observing the 41st Anniversary of the Eye On History column this month. Eye on History began in the Challenger in 1979 and continues today in the Criterion. On Saturday, February 29 Mrs. Doyle will host a special celebration at the Merriweather Library from 2 to 6 p.m. The theme of the program will be "Eye On History, 41 years of History, Tradition, and Research. "The program will include speakers, poetry, songs, Black History films, exhibits, and a special tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information you can call 847-6010.

First Welding Class at Craft Technical Institute to Graduate Students from the first welding class of Craft Technical Institute will be graduating on Friday, February 14 at 4 p.m. at Craft Technical Institute, Inc. (CTI), 243 Manhattan Ave. Not yet a year old, Craft Technical, founded by Frank Daniel, is the only New York State Education approved licensed construction trade school in Western New York. They were profiled in Buffalo Business First several months ago.

Services Set for James Edward "Jaman" Manual

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ames Edward Manual, most affectionately known as “Jaman,” was a prolific musician, composer, musical trendsetter, educator, and Civil Engineer.

Jaman’s musical experiences spanned across all genres of music, including jazz, classical, spiritual, R&B, theater, and beyond. He was well respected for his musical genius throughout the entire musical community, both locally and internationally.

Jaman also worked as a Civil Engineer for the Niagara Frontier Transit Authority, and retired from NFTA after many years of service. Though multi-faceted, Jaman’s heart and passion was always with music and he will always be remembered dearly by all who were blessed to meet and work with him. Calling hours for James will take place on Thursday, February 13 from 7-9 p.m. and Friday, February 14 from 10-11 a.m. The funeral will take place Friday, February 14 at 11 a.m. All services will take place at Macedonia Baptist Church, 237 E. North St. Buffalo.

The Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center is hosting its annual men’s Conference on Saturday, February 29 from 10 a.m.to 1:30p.m. at their 555 Ellicott Street campus.

The focus of this conference is “Men Leading By Example” and it will take a hard look at the role that men of our community play in leading their families, mentoring young men away from dangerous decision making, and the impact that violent injury and trauma have on our young men and the rest of our community. In addition, the gathering will unpack the clinical mental health issues that men face that can impact their ability to engage in a leadership capacity.

The conference will feature a panel of subject experts who will share their knowledge, elevate the discussion and engage our community around these very critical issues.

Among them will be Justice Craig Hannah, Chief Judge in Buffalo City Court; Antoine Johnson, Fatherhood Coordinator, Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal; Larry Donaldson, Pastor of Greater Works Christian Fellowship; Dr. Christopher St. Vil, Assistant Professor University at Buffalo; Karl Shallowhorn, Education Coordinator at Community Health; and Dr. Darren Brown, Chief of Staff Buffalo public Schools.

The conference welcomes community advocates, service providers, professionals and all men from the WNY community to be a part of this event to discuss and share their ideas and concerns regarding the leadership role of men in our community.

The conference is free and open to the public. Register online at www.buffalo.edu/eoc click “Register for Events.” Lunch will be provided. For more info call (716) 645-1942.

Legislator Baskin Advances Resolution Demanding Equity for Buffalo High School Athletes Erie County Legislature Chairwoman is the Lead Sponsor of a Resolution Which Requests Section VI to Promote More Inclusive Membership Buffalo, NY – A resolution submitted by Chairwoman April Baskin which addressed the recent Section VI Football controversy passed the Erie County Legislature unanimously last Thursday. Recently, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section VI Board proposed a measure which would deny the five City of Buffalo Public School Football teams the ability to play more suburban or rural schools by adopting a “league play” policy.

The City of Buffalo previously played in the Harvard Cup league but disbanded the organizational components to enter Section VI ten years ago. Both the Erie County Interscholastic Conference and the Niagara Frontier League refused entry. Focusing competition on the individual league organizations would disproportionately affect the Buffalo Public Schools as they would not have the ability to schedule enough games to qualify for playoffs.

Chair Baskin said, “Athletics are prime opportunities for our kids to develop important life skills like teamwork and collaboration. They also offer many students exposure to diverse cultures through competition. Section VI should be looking to expand that opportunity whenever possible, not segregate students from the City of Buffalo and prevent them from possibly achieving success in something so many are passionate about.”

Baskin’s resolution also called for increased representation for the City of Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) on the Section VI Board and Executive Committee. As it currently stands, only four out of thirty-two spots are reserved for BPS representatives and there is none on the Executive Committee. The resolution commended Section VI for suspending their decision on league play until the 2021-2022 season at the earliest, and also called for a more proactive role in the organization for the BPS. Said Baskin, “It’s evident that the Buffalo Public Schools and Section VI Athletics need a more open dialogue and I hope this is just the start of a relationship that is built on fairness for all students in Erie County.” Members of the Fair, Free, and Equitable Athletics group were also in attendance for the session.

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Dan Montgomery’s Dan Montgomery’s restaurant was operated by a Black businessman, Dan Montgomery, in 1907 at 158 Exchange Street in Buffalo.

Dan Montgomery's became a successful hotel and supper club for more than eighty years. It was where many nationally acclaimed Black artists performed and stayed.

Montgomery's place also was an important meeting site for Black intellectuals.

It was for years considered the best place to go for the best in nightlife in Buffalo and had been a showcase since 1911. The restaurant closed in 1978.

In 1987 the three-story brick building, rich in history as well as in architectural detail, was demolished and replaced with a parking lot.

Dan Montgomery was once married to Anne Montgomery, who established another famous Buffalo hotel and supper Club, The Little Harlem.

Mr. Montgomery died on February 27, 1954. He was 68 years old. He is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Malcolm X Assassination Case May Be Reopened

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ccording to NBC News, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened a new review of the murder of Malcolm X after a Netflix documentary resurfaced questions about who did or didn't commit the crime.

Malcolm X was assassinated in front of his wife and children on Feb. 21, 1965, while giving a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City's Washington Heights.

About a year before, the human rights activist had split with the Nation of Islam, and began getting death threats from Nation of Islam followers. Three Nation of Islam members, Mujahid Abdul Halim (also known as Talmadge Hayer and Thomas Hagan), Muhammad Abdul Aziz (also known as Norman 3X Butler) and Khalil Islam (also known as Thomas 15X Johnson), were convicted of Malcolm X's murder in 1966 and sentenced to life in prison.

While Halim admitted to taking part in the assassination, he insisted that Aziz and Islam were not involved.

And the two maintained their innocence throughout the years.

In the new six-part Netflix documentary, "Who Killed Malcolm X?," historian

Malcolm X Abdur-Rahman Muhammad says Aziz and Islam had alibis. “The thing is, two of them weren’t even in the Audubon ballroom that day," he says.

Islam died in 2009.

Aziz was paroled in 1985, and at 81 years old is still hoping to clear his name.

He is working with the Innocence Project, and now the office of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. is taking another look at the case.

“District Attorney Vance has met with representatives from the Innocence Project and associated counsel regarding this matter. He has determined that the district attorney’s office will begin a preliminary review of the matter, which will inform the office regarding what further investigative steps may be undertaken," said a

White Nationalist Group Marches Through DC

WASHINGTON — Police escorted masked members of the White nationalist group called The Patriotic Front, on a march through Washington's National Mall on Saturday (Feb. 8). According to Business Insider, more than 100 members of the Patriot Front dressed in uniform (their uniform being khaki pants and caps, blue jackets and white face masks) and marched through the mall shouting “Reclaim America!” and “Life, liberty, victory!” The Southern Poverty Law Center describes the Patriot Front as a White nationalist group that broke off from a similar organization, Vanguard America, in the aftermath of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. President Donald Trump drew criticism from his fellow Republicans as well as Democrats for saying that “both sides” were to blame for the deadly 2017 incident.

statement from Vance's office shared with NBC News.

"District Attorney Vance has assigned Senior Trial Counsel Peter Casolaro and Conviction Integrity Deputy Chief Charles King to lead this preliminary review.”

The Innocence Project lauded the district attorney's decision to review the case and its assignment of Casolaro and King to the case.

“We are grateful that District Attorney Vance quickly agreed to conduct a review of the conviction of Muhammad Aziz," said Barry Scheck, Innocence Project co-founder and special counsel, in a statement.

"Given the historical importance of this case and the fact that our client is 81 years old, we are especially encouraged that Mr. Vance has assigned two highly respected prosecutors, Peter Casolaro and Charles King, to work on this re-investigation,” the statement said.

“Mr. Casolaro did extraordinary work on the case of the Exonerated Five and Mr. King is an experienced member of the Conviction Integrity Program," Scheck added. "We look forward to working cooperatively with them to see that justice is done.”

While Halim was physically linked to Malcolm X's murder, Aziz and Islam were not, according to the Innocence Project.

And Halim testified during the 1966 trial that Aziz and and Islam were not involved in the killing. "I was there, I know what happened, and I know the people who were there,” he said.

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Toronto Raptors Report : Lucky 13 Plus 1?

by A. Dorcely

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t’s not luck. It may be unity. It may be personality. Definitely camaraderie! What am I speaking of Raptors’ fans?. Well let me explain. Toronto is currently on a winning streak. They’ve won 13 straight games. That is a franchise record. Last week versus the Brooklyn Nets they got number 14. I feel some background information is needed here though. During this streak “they’ve had five players averaging fifteen points and led the NBA in points off turnovers”.

The Raptors also have a first time all-star starter in Pascal Siakam and an all-star reserve in Kyle Lowry. Generally when things are going this good you wouldn’t want them to stop. But like it or not all-star break is coming. Which is why the title of this article is such as it is. Can Toronto sustain what’s been going on with Brooklyn in town? By the way both teams are without some key pieces. You’ll be able to figure out who I’m talking about if you’re an NBA fan and if you continue reading.

Toronto got off to a quick start led by Terence Davis who was starting in place of Kyle Lowry. The pace was up and down. With about 8:38 left in the first Davis had 7 points and 3 rebounds. VanVleet earned his second foul during the quarter which caused a change in the momentum of the game because he had to head to the bench. At that time VanVleet was the Raptor’s leading scorer. The Nets also switched to a zone defense that led to one turnover and almost another. Caris LeVert for Brooklyn seemed to be getting whatever he wanted on the offensive side of the court. At the end of the first the score was 36-33 in favor of the Nets. LeVert had 13 points and 2 assists. He was in Pascal Siakam for a big night.

Three minutes into the second quarter only one made basket until 9:30 mark when Matt Thomas scored. Both offenses seemed to stall. 7:38 left in the quarter the score was 44-36 Toronto. Then DeAndre Jordan went up for a lob which he caught and reverse dunked tantalizing the crowd. Matt Thomas answered that basket with a three pointer which garnished an equal amount of cheers from the Toronto faithful.

At the 4:38 mark the score was 52-43 Raptors. Matt Thomas would catch a lob pass for a reverse lay up from Serge that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Then Serge followed it up with two baskets of his own while Siakam had a string of buckets as well to end off the first half. The score was 66-54.

The first couple of minutes of the second half was marred by fouls and stale offense. But VanVleet woke up the Raptors as Toronto went up by 18 with 8:37 left in the third. The Nets went back into a 3-2 zone and were able to cut into the lead significantly. The score was 100-88 at the end of the third quarter.

Brooklyn ran a lob play for Jordan to start the 4th and cut the lead to 10. Surprisingly Toronto started the quarter with one starter on the court. T. Davis who is getting his start today because of the Lowry’s injury presumably. Picking up the action at 4:12 left in the 4th quarter with the score 113-106 Toronto. It’s all about fortitude at this point. Dinwiddie continues to sizzle with 21pts 6rebs 10ast. while LeVert has 31 pts 3rebs 4ast. For many players that’s a good night’s work.

3:01 left in the game and the score 113-110 the Raptors. A timeout is called by Toronto. VanVleet is able to score after some empty possessions by both teams. This extends the lead to 116-110.

LeVert with his exploits is able to answer as he has done all game. With 1 minute left Vanfleet drives to the hole hard and misses a contested layup. LeVert comes back down and hits a jumper at about the free throw line to tie the game. The score is 118-118. The Raptors call another timeout.

35.3 left.

The Raptors all star gets his number called. He drives to the hole and is fouled. The new system being tried out in the NBA allowed for the Nets’ coach to challenge the call. The foul was confirmed. Siakam goes to the line for 2 free throws and the lead. 22.9 left on the clock. He misses the first. Disappointment fills the arena air. Siakam makes the second. Jubilation! Brooklyn has the ball. LeVert comes up the court. Dribbles a bit. Takes a shot as the clock is expiring and misses.

Joe Harris catches the ball and puts it up at the buzzer. It’s a MISS!!! Final score 119-118 Raptors.

Tonight Toronto’s depth as a team was just as good as lucky!

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Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You

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n the US, added sugars account for up to 17% of the total calorie intake of adults and up to 14% for children Dietary guidelines suggest limiting calories from added sugar to less than 10% per day. Eating too much added sugar can have many negative health effects.

An excess of sweetened foods and beverages can lead to weight gain, blood sugar problems and an increased risk of heart disease, among other dangerous conditions.

For these reasons, whenever possible, follow a healthy diet based on whole foods.

Experts believe that sugar consumption is a major cause of obesity and many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes.

Here are 11 reasons why eating too much sugar is bad for your health.

1. Can Cause Weight Gain 2. May Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease Consuming too much added sugar increases heart disease risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure and inflammation. High-sugar diets have been linked to an increased risk of dying from heart disease.

3. Has Been Linked to Acne 4. Increases Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 5. May Increase Your Risk of Cancer 6. May Increase Your Risk of Depression 7. May Accelerate the Skin Aging Process 8. Can Increase Cellular Aging 9. Drains Your Energy 10. Can Lead to Fatty Liver 11. Other Health Risks .Research shows that too much added sugar can also: •Increase kidney disease risk; Negatively impact dental health; I n c r e a s e the risk of developing gout (an inflammatory condition characterized by pain in the

joints) can lead to impaired memory and have been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

Fortunately, simply focusing on eating whole, unprocessed foods automatically decreases the amount of sugar in your diet.

Here are a few tips on how to reduce your intake of added sugars: •Swap sodas, energy drinks, juices and sweetened teas for water or unsweetened seltzer.

•Drink your coffee black •Sweeten plain yogurt with fresh or frozen berries instead of buying flavored, sugar-loaded yogurt.

•Consume whole fruits instead of sugar-sweetened fruit smoothies.

•Replace candy with a homemade trail mix of fruit, nuts and a few dark chocolate chips.

•Use olive oil and vinegar in place of sweet salad dressings like honey mustard.

•Look for cereals,and snacks with under 4 grams of sugar per serving.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

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Services Held for. Rev. Dr. Ivery Daniels

Funeral services were held for Rev. Dr. Ivery Daniels Sr. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Ave. The Rev. Dr. William Gillison, Pastor, officiated.

Rev. Dr. Daniels, who departed this life on January 26, served as pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church from 1967 until his passing. He also served as past president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Buffalo and Vicinity.

In addition to his pastoral duties, Dr. Daniels, who held a Doctoral Degree in psychology from SUNY Buffalo, was employed as a Chemist at Allied Chemical Company. He also held various positions within the Erie County Senior Services and at the Youth Detention Center until his retirement in 1997. He opened his own practice, Dr. Daniels and Associates, where he served as a Psychologist.

He leaves to cherish his memory six children, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren a hot of relatives, friends and members of White rock Baptist Church .

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United Coalition of Churches & Brotherhood Report United Coalition of Churches & Brotherhood (U.C.C.B.) will be holding our monthly fellowship breakfast Saturday February 15 at Elim Christian Fellowship Church located at 70 Chalmers Avenue fromt 11a.m. to 1p.m.. We had an awesome fellowship last month as Senator Tim Kennedy, Brother Kerry Saunders, Sister Stephanie Geter, Local union President Jeff Richardson, Elder Elzie Fisher, Duncan Kirkwood, Pastor Mike Robinson, Rev. Will Copeland and several other members did a very important presentation and gave us updates on bail reform, additional monies earmarked for our education system. New campaigns have been launched regarding the suspension rate and we have partnered with Parent Council's Sam Radford to address these and more issues. We invite our community to come and give us your input and any concerns you may have and can't get anyone to help you with. We are starting our UCCB radio program which will air Saturdays from 9:30 am-10 am on station WJJL- AM 1440. Come and let your voice be heard on "The Community Voice Hour."

Each one reach one and bring one. President-Pastor Charles Walker...Vice President-Blake Lemoi...Treasure-Isam Abdeitif..S.O.A-Elder Maurice Haggins… "God bless our city."

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Gospel Meets Jazz, Part 2!

On Saturday Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. celebrate Black History Month at Delaine Waring with jazz by Al Ferguson and Friends and gospel by the Voices of Inspiration. Doors open at 4:30. The concert begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Delaine Waring AME is located at 680 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY. Please contact us at 716-842-6747 or delainewaringame@gmail. com for tickets. See you Saturday at five! Rev. Regina E. Gray, Senior Pastor.

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Scholarship Opportunity Black Nurses Rock Buffalo High School Student Scholarship Opportunity Deadline March 1 Qualifications: High School Senior, good academic standing accepted to a Nursing School.

Candidates are to submit Last report cards, letter of recommendation from current teacher, acceptance letter, 300 word essay focused on why you want to become a nurse and how you plan on serving your community.

Please include a picture of yourself. Email bnrbflo@ gmail.com or mail to Black Nurses Rock Buffalo P.O. Box 1551 Buffalo NY 14226

Congratulations Myles W. Soules, Flyod Slaughter and Larer Livingston (top photo holding awards) and to all the students( bottom photo) who participated in the August Wilson Monologue Competition. This was their 3rd Annual BufOn Friday, February 28, falo Regional and we thank all our partners: Buffalo Public Schools, WUFO Power 96.5 Sheila Brown, Ujima Company, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: SUNY Erie Com- Lorna Hill, the Challenger News, and the ROMEOS. The munity College North Cam- event was held at Buffalo State Colleges Rockwell Hall one pus, 6205 Main Street, Wil- of the best venues in town!!. The students will prepare to compete in NEW YORK CITY!!! liamsville, ABOUT THIS EVENT Free dental care! Cleanings, X-Rays, and preventative services will be available, free, for ages 1-17. Call 716-851-1336 to make an appointment.

Presented by the SUNY Erie School of Dental Hygiene in collaboration with Just 4 Me The New York State Thruway Authority is excited to once pediatric dentistry. again offer the Skilled Trades Scholarship Program. The Program is designed to provide students in vocational/technical programs or students accepted for enrollment at a trade school or college-level trade program (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing), with a full-time job in their chosen field Now Through March 22 and a $1,000 scholarship towards education expenses.

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All The Right Notes In a Warm Performance by Dionne Warwick Review by Matt Bauer “We hope you came prepared for what Dionne has prepared, ” said the illustrious Dionne Warwick at the onset of her show at the Seneca Niagara Events Center, this past Friday, January 31.

And as the cheers and calls of “sing it girl” that greeted her as she glided into her sumptuous 1964 classic “Walk On By,” it was readily apparent that the nearly sold out crowd were primed for the six-time Grammy Award winner.

Dressed in a black jacket with red pants, the now 79-year old Warwick radiated a noble aura; fabled Hal David/Burt Bacharach baubles “You’ll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart) , “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” and “This Girl’s in Love With You” were sung with a charismatic finesse. If age has diminished her range somewhat, it also lent an earthly wisdom to “Message to Michael” and “Alfie,” the latter performed as Warwick took a seat.

Warwick also had a few surprises to ensure that the evening wasn’t a nostalgia bathed trip down memory lane.

The first of which was a samba-soaked reworking of “I Say a Little Prayer,” sung as a duet with her drummer and son David Elliott, who has inherited his mom’s pipes. The heat carried over with a spicy “Aquarela do Brasil” as Warwick shared her love for Brazil, her adopted second home. A salsified “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” completed the Latin-inspired troika with Warwick breaking out some dance moves while her four piece band-Elliot on drums, Keith Nelson on bass, Todd Hunter on keyboard and pianist/conductor Rob Shrocktook the spotlight with some impressive interplay.

“If I Want To,” a song from her latest cd, “She’s Back” followed before Warwick brought all the right notes-and the house down- with “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” which appropriately would be her final solo song of the evening. She then introduced her granddaughter (and David’s daughter) Cheyenne Elliott for “Love Will Find a Way” which was penned by the drummer.

The two harmonized on a sadly very relevant “What the World Needs Now” as Warwick took the opportunity to lament the current state of political affairs and urging the crowd to do the right thing and vote in November before leading them in a sing along of the chorus.

The show closed with “That’s What Friends Are For” which perfectly summed up the evening’s warmhearted vibe.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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on stage *BOYZ II MEN Saturday, February 15 8:00 PM Seneca Niagara Event Center Tickets start at $55 Ticketmaster.com Ticketmaster. com *VALENTINE’S DAY MUSICIAN’S BALL DEDICATION February 15 from 5-11 p.m.

Rockstrz Night Club, 603 Dingens Street. Hosted by the Top Knotch Band, featuring special guests Clyde Austin and Dave Stewy, also performances by Chris Dean, Uncle Willie, Nikki Hicks, Roger, Mark Lee, Carl Ray, Nice & Easy, Kevin Hall and Lee “Puncho” Davis. General admission tickets are $35; VIP, $45. 604-6506.

Open Mic and Creative Expression

Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. until March 31 "Can you hear me. now?"

Open Mic for all acts. A Free Coffee House for Youth.

Open Mic Sessions and expressive art and community building workshops plus delicious food. ages 12-21 at Gloria Parks Community Center contact Mike Tritto 716 823-5085

CD Listening Party Buffalo's own and noted recording artist RiShon Odel will hold a CD listening party for his new project "the L word" at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday February 29 at Black Rock ESP, 71 Military Road. Wine and hordeuves will be served.

Must RSVP by February 22.

Tickets on eventbrite. For more info call 553-0642 Toney Rhodes Featuring Tru Journey, Friday, Feb. 21 @ 7 P.M., Je Ne Sais Quoi Restaurant, 1633 Hertel Avenue. For Tickets 716) 440-1065.

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Burchfield Penney Acquires McCallum Tarry Work The Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State has announced the acquisition of the artwork Ruby Blackburn and Four Women on Steps by McCallum Tarry (Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry). Purchased with funds from members of its board of directors, the large-scale painting depicts social activist Blackburn (1901-1982) accompanied by members of the League of Negro Women Voters taking bold legislative steps seeking the right to vote.

An unsung hero, Blackburn was a beautician and community activist who organized the TIC (To Improve Conditions) Club (1932), Atlanta Cultural League and Training Center (1945), and the Georgia League of Negro Women Voters (1951). She was also a member of the Democratic Party Executive Committee beginning in 1958 and active in the NAACP and convention programs. “Ruby Blackburn is not widely known for her civil rights efforts but should be hailed for leadership, particularly in encouraging women to get involved,” said Burchfield Penney chief curator Scott Propeack. “It is great that our board members are helping us to make such important artworks part of our collection.

Their dedication to our community of artists is what makes them and the Burchfield PenART MATTERS: Renata Toney (left) and artist ney unique.”

Jacqueline Tarry, (right).

The McCallum Tarry piece is represented in two layers—a strategy utilized by them to make viewers scrutinize the image and reassess the historical record from a contemporary context. One layer is in black and white (a statement itself) and the second has muted colors as would be used in vintage hand-tinted photographs.

Born in Buffalo, artist Jacqueline Tarry received a B.A. in philosophy from SUNY at Buffalo State and participated in the Whitney ISP program in 2003. Bradley McCallum earned an M.F.A. from Yale University. Their work has been exhibited in Brooklyn, Detroit, New Haven, New York, Santa Fe, Seattle, and Washington DC, and internationally in China, Cuba, France, Ireland, Japan, Spain— to cite part of their long list of achievements.

They have worked to address social inequities since 1998. Through performance, video, sculpture and photography McCallum Tarry examines the aesthetic beauty that masks the subjects that they explore: issues revolving around marginalized members of society, race, social justice, and power dynamics. In 2012, the Burchfield Penney hosted the McCallum Tarry Intersections exhibition, a 13year collective which explored Jacqueline’s return home and what it meant to look back to the past from where one stands in the present.

Urban League Young Professionals Celebrate Black-Owned Eateries

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•Ike & BG’s Restaurant 1646 Genesee (716) 892-4301

To date, the list of participating eating and catering establishments include :

•Je Ne Sais Quoi 1633 & 1673 Hertel (716)440-1065

•Brothers Takeout Café & Catering 1281 Hertel Ave.-322-0084

•@Eleven Wings & Cuisine 3225 Main St. (716) 899-2011

•Park Vue Restaurant 34 S. Crossman (716) 783-7437 •Buffalo Soul Catering 454 Pearl St. (716) 768-8549

McCallum Tarry / Bradley McCallum (b.

1966) & Jacqueline Tarry (b. 1963) Ruby Blackburn and Four Women on Steps (after unknown photographer, Auburn Avenue Research Library Collection, 2008

Blanc Photographie

•The Oakk Room 1435 Main St. (716) 885-6255

n celebration of Black History Month, the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals will host its 3rd annual Black Restaurant Week from February 18 to the 23. Various participating restaurants will offer food specials and discounts throughout the week (please check with each establishment for their specials).

•Phat Catz Restaurant 965 Kensington (716) 235-8549 •Crazy Cake Bakery 2525 William St. (716) 235-8002

•The Rose Bar & Grille 199 Scott St. (716) 424-2007

•La Verdad Café 1132 E. Lovejoy (716)7683150 •Manna @ Northland 683 Northland (716) 253-2100 Here's how it works: Visit a participating restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, then, purchase a meal from their special Restaurant Week menu.

Radio News

The Community’s Portrait & Event Photographer.

716.319.8979 • Facebook: Blanc Photographie • Instagram: @blanc_photographie

Townsquare Media /Buffalo has named Yasmin Young as Brand manager for heritage Urban AC WBLK-FM. She’s hosted afternoons on the station since 2015 and served as the local marketing manager for Townsquare Buffalo. Young has also held the interim Brand Manager role for WBLK since Jay Hicks left in September for WPGC-FM / Washington DC. Her community involvement has made her one of the most recognized personalities in Buffalo and she looks to continue that work on the legacy station. “Power 93.7 WBLK is a legendary . impactful and historic station," said Young. "I am so grateful for all the Townsquare Media leaders who have confidence in me to lead the WBLK team and brand into the future of local radio and digital media.” ( Source of the article news.radio-online.com)

The Urban League Young Professionals is committed to supporting community, diversity, and entrepreneurship in Buffalo and encourages everyone to visit each one of the Black owned eating establishments during Black Restaurant Week.

Please visit www.bulypny. org/BRW2020 where you can find all the eating establishments, their menus and specials, hours, locations and more!

The organization is also on all social media platforms. Use #BRWBuffalo2020 and #BULPNY to be entered in a raffle to win a gift certificate to one of the participating restaurants.

Black Restaurant Week aims to create a platform for local African American owned eateries to be recognized and patronized.

From soul food to seafood, you can find any kind of dining that suits your fancy and taste buds! Follow them on FB @bulypny for updates

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Link to East Ferry Street Demise

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The local “Communiversity” is a free all ages cultural learning event. (Image above from the African-Centered College Preparatory Academy In Kansas City. Along with a rigorous college-prep curriculum, AC Prep teaches principles of Ma’at and the Nguzo Saba focusing on self-esteem, empowerment, responsible citizenship, along with the classical views of traditional African society. )

Week Long Black History “Communiversity” Campus Is An All Ages Cultural Learning Event The Black History “Communiversity” Campus presents “Kings & Queens of Africa: Past, Present and Future”; an exciting culturally rich, week-long learning experience Monday February 17 thru Friday, February 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration will be held on Monday, February 17 at the Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee at 8 a.m.

The totally free “Communiversity,” headquartered at the Juneteenth building, is an all ages learning event featuring daily Black History curriculum focusing on the past present and future; meditation, affirmations, breakfast, lunch, art, physical education, music, guest speakers and more. Activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and include breakfast and lunch.

At the end of the Program, a Kings and Queens of Africa Exhibit will be held on Friday, February 21 from 4-6 p.m. at 1517 Genesee.

The Black History “Communiversity” Campus is a collective sponsored by many great organizations, businesses and individuals including Juneteenth of Buffalo, NAACP of Buffalo, Kiddie Kab, The Legacy Ball, The Buffalo Urban League, Will Holton, Valeria Cray, Kalediscope Competitions (In Memory of Mama Crystal Austin-Seymore), the Delavan Grider Community Center, Squiggly Art, International P.R.E.P. (Homeschool) Fragrance R. Harris Stanfield, Apollo Media Center, TT’s Treasured Treats, Clown Around Entertainment, Jefferson Avenue Art Festival (50 Women With A Vision), The African American Experience, Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library and the Buffalo Peace Makers.

Community service credits are available for high school volunteers.

Space is limited. First come, first serve! For more information call (716)812-8216.

Local Author Emmanuel Kulu to Speak in Chicago: Buffalo Book Signing Feb. 29 Author/African Historian Emmanuel Kulu Jr. will be the Keynote Speaker at Malcolm X College in Chicago February 18th, 2020 12pm-2pm "The Golden Age of Africa: A Stolen Legacy Restored " will be the topic of his lecture.

Mr. Kulu plans to continue his campaign to spread the awareness of Ancient Africa on a national level.

"Africa is the beginning of all Civilizations, but African history is the most distorted of them all. We must restore the Truth! I feel it is my duty as a African, to show the beauty of our culture and to be proud of it," stated Mr. Kulu."For African Americans and Africans born abroad, we must embrace the words of Kwame Nkrumah who said: 'I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.'"

Mr. Kulu's long awaited Controversial novel "I Black Pharaoh: Rise to Power" is set to release Saturday, February 29th, 2020 with Pen It Publications at the Burchfield Penney Art Center from 2 -5 p.m. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.com. The novel is the first published novel to portray the ancient Egyptians of Kemet as who they truly were, Black Africans. For more information visit: www.iblackpharaoh.com/contact (Mr. Kulu pictured above).

“Read for Life” Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice by Michelle Obama

Black Man on the Titanic: The Story of Joseph Laroche by Serge Bile Black Radical: The Life and Times of William Monroe Trotter

by Kerri K. Greenidge Dapper Dan Made in Harlem: A Memoir by Daniel P. Day Moving Forward: The Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America

by Karine Jean-Pierre My Global Journeys in Search of the African Presence

by Runoko Rashidi The Osiris Papers: Reflections on the Life and Writings of Dr. Frances Cress Welsing by Raymond Winbush and Denise Wright Whisperers of Secrets: A Community of Short Stories by Priscilla Y. Hill The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom Zawadi books is located at 1382 Jefferson Ave. Open Mon., Wed., Fri. 12 noon to 4 p.m.

(716)903-6740.

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

took a slow drive down East Ferry Street, from Main St. to Bailey Ave. the other day. All I saw was a street in a grave state of neglect and decline.

Starting with the bumpy roadway that had more potholes and badly repaired potholes than drivable pavement, East Ferry Street has long been Buffalo's forgotten and abused " stepchild.”

This is not to say that there are no bright spots. The Mandella Market and the Freedom Wall of Heroes immediately come to mind. So does the investment of Pastor Darius Pridgen in the True Bethel 32- units Townhomes and the senior citizen housing complex across from the church. But there are more desolate and oppressive images of neglect and disrepair to see that really offset the positive reaction from the market, housing units and the wall.

The first 'offense to the eye' is the forlorn, dilapidated structure that has sat vacant and unused, directly across the street from Buffalo Academy for theVisual and Performing Arts for over 30 years! My questions are, "Who owns that building? Are the taxes current? Why has it been allowed to remain vacant and unrepaired for so long? And why doesn’t the city move to get it either fixed up or torn down? There are numerous vacant houses and commercial properties on this particular street but the biggest problem I see is the astronomical numbers of occupied houses that need new rooftops, mended porches and steps and new sidewalks & driveways.

But, before you tell me those repairs are the homeowners' responsibility, I direct you to the Fruitbelt and the Main/ Medical Corridor where the city has spent millions of dollars to bring some of those privately owned homes and apartment buildings up to the housing code standards. On some streets, the sidewalks and driveways got replaced or repaired without homeowners having to spend a dime.

Last year, someone must have noticed the condition of East Ferry Street because a grant worth $700,000 was designated for the East Ferry St. Disparity Initiative. I am not sure if the money is still available for East Ferry St. because that grant's name has been changed to the Eastside Health Disparity Initiative or some other similar name.

My mother's favorite saying was, " Closed mouths don't get fed." Buffalo's eastsiders, could that be the reason our area of the city is not deemed worthy of civic attention? Is that why poor people's money based on eastside poverty and blight is being moved elsewhere with nary a squeak from us?

Another saying my mother had was, "You get the respect you demand." Open your mouths, my people, and start demanding! Black History Month is as good a time as any, to start yelling!

A Call To Action: HBCU THINK TANK Gamma Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host its 5th Annual HBCU THINK TANK Saturday, February 29th at East Community School from 8:30am12:00noon. The program will include a panel of local HBCU Alum, and a financial aid information session for parents. A step show by the Archonnettes and the Omega Gents is on tap. One lucky student will go home with 2 tickets to their upcoming 2020 PROM. Become informed about the historical significance and current value of historically black colleges and universities. Improve the awareness of HBCU's and debunk the myths associated with them, and get first hand information. The Think Tank is sponsored by Buffalo Public Schools, Community Schools, Say Yes, Links (Buffalo, Erie Co. & Niagara Falls chapters) and Gamma Phi Omega Chapter. You can register on Eventbrite; simply search for HBCU Think Tank! Prizes, giveaways, breakfast and lunch provided. JOIN US!

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High Point, Low Point....

The Garveyite Perspective

The Buffalo UNIA-ACL Division #433 is celebrating its 5 year anniversary!

Looking back at fondly on the times we've had throughout the years.

Beginning in 2014, what would become the founding members began organizing African Ancestry Academy and Sankofa Ministries. The motto, "Our heritage is our doctrine", teaching history for the purpose of building on the foundations our ancestors laid. The goal was to honor the diverse founders of the UNIA-ACL, and their ability to unify despite social, political or religious differences. By February 2015, the connection was made with the Parent Body and the Charter for Division #433 was born!

Currently 5 of the original founding members are still very much active. This core group is responsible for reviving and maintaining the legacy of Marcus Garvey in Buffalo NY. Through the years Bro. B. Imhotep, Sis Nina Burgos, Bro. Herb Rawls and Sis Sophia Blyden have remained steadfast.

Developing the Black Cross Nurses, the Universal African Legion, the Shovel Brigade, Community Clean ups, Political

Report Cards, Historical Garveyite District, the Black Buffalo Conventions, as well as parade and security details, in the interest of service to our people. Division Chaplain Dewitt Lee has been the driving force behind the Panther Breakfast, several flag raisings around East Canada, as well as the preservation efforts and naming of Marcus Garvey Way in Buffalo and in Toronto. Thank you to Bro. Ras X in Toronto and and organizers in Rochester for making Black History and expanding Division #433 to their areas.

The relationships gained throughout this time have been too many to name, however the most fruitful are the ones where we can educate our people. We thank Johnetta R. Cole Post #24, Dorie Miller Club, Charter School of Inquiry, B.E.S.T. Academy, I-Prep, Motherland Connextions, Amexum Mu, Buffalo Criterion, Challenger Community News, NOI, Rafi Green Ctr and the Law offices of Craig D. Carson for affording us these opportunities to teach and unify with our young people.

In this year of centennial, celebrating 100 years of the flag of this Grand Association, it is our responsibility as Garveyites to teach the truth about the Red, Black and Continued Page 12

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By Margaret Kimberley/BlackAgenda Report

he Bloomberg cash onslaught and the anti-Bernie conspiracy have laid bare the degree of collusion among the rulers.

The Democratic Party is every bit as corrupt as its pretend rival, the Republican Party. The theatrics of phony opposition have been on full display in recent days but no one should be fooled by the cheap theatrics. The impeachment show, Iowa caucuses, and State of the Union address all put a spotlight on the fraud of democracy in this country.

Among other crimes, Donald Trump uses the presidency to enrich himself, and assassinated an Iranian general in violation of United States and international law. But the only article of impeachment the Democrats were willing to put forward focused on Trump’s foolish effort to involve the Ukrainian President in an investigation of Joe Biden.

This gift to the Democrats was milked for all that it was worth but not before the Democrats gave Trump everything he wanted. Nancy Pelosi and congressional Democrats gave Trump a border wall, a trade bill, a new branch of the military known as the Space Force, and a more than $700 billion military budget.

One wouldn’t know about any of these capitulations and collusions after listening to Democrats wax poetically during the impeachment debate. They droned on endlessly about the founding fathers and the greatness of a democracy that doesn’t really exist. Even members of the Congressional Black Caucus joined in the charade of praising people who enslaved their ancestors.

The farce continued at the State of the Union address. Pelosi and Trump behaved like enemies and he refused to shake her hand. She did him one better in the publicity stunt department by ripping up his speech.

But the torn pages were not the highlight of Democratic Party treachery. The Trump administration is still trying to overthrow the Venezuelan government and invited their hand-picked pretend president Juan Guaido to attend the SOTU spectacle.

Pelosi jumped to her feet when Guaido was introduced, proving that disagreements over anything substantive are practically non-existent. Not only did Pelosi give Guaido the stamp of approval but Bernie Sanders used the most recent debate to continue his tirades against Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping too. He

“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

went right along with the imperialist narrative.

The manufactured impeachment drama even turned Mitt Romney into a hero for liberals. The man rightly despised as a hedge fund chieftain who condemned half of the population -- the 47% who receive some public benefit -- is now revered after voting to convict Trump in the senate trial. The fact that one-time villains can become heroes is proof that the differences in the duopoly are small and getting smaller. Image making and public relations count for more than any policy differences.

The rank and file are largely taken in by the nonsense. Any semblance of ideological difference occurred so long ago that there is little expectation of real change. The sight of Rush Limbaugh receiving the meaningless Presidential Medal of Freedom may raise ire but the blatant war crimes committed against Venezuela elicit either nonchalance or outright support from the so-called resistance.

The impeachment farce and State of the Union capped a week of comedy and criminality from the duopoly. The seeming incompetence in declaring a winner in the Iowa caucuses proved just one thing. Bernie Sanders won that contest but the party establishment has already decided that he won’t be allowed to get the nomination. The Democratic National Committee changed debate rules to allow Michael Bloomberg to take part even though he is his only donor. One is expected to ignore the fact that he also made a $300,000 donation to the DNC. Bloomberg paid good money to get his way but it is unlikely that the DNC had their collective arms twisted. They are in sync with the billionaire and are glad to get paid to do what they already intended.

The cheating has begun in earnest, and the only thing Democrats are resisting is any turn to the left. Even a little bit of reformism is off limits for the supposed leaders who are little more than errand boys and girls for the billionaires. The Bloomberg cash onslaught and the anti-Bernie conspiracy have laid bare the degree of collusion among the rulers.

The Democratic rank and file do hate Donald Trump but the machinations of the DNC and others may well put him back

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Dear Editor: Some of you may not know this, but High Point was built without community awareness or input. It was built before the Green Code was made law.

The construction work cracked the foundation of neighboring homes without remediation. Now they are looking for someone to operate or purchase High Point. And as you are aware, the developers for Project Lawrence is using High Point as an argument as to why they should build their illegal structure.

Veronica Hemphill-Nichols, Restorative Justice Trainer Founder, Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force restorative_justice@yahoo.com

dear editor

A Food for the Soul Experience Dear Editor: I recently decided to check out one of Buffalo’s newest restaurants in the heart of the neighborhood. I had no idea there existed a spot so close to home, where I could be greeted and guided through a door to down-home dining!

Choices. The menu offered more than enough to appease my appetite.

Yes! There is a breakfast menu served daily Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. General hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Experience!! It was just what I’ve been waiting for in our fair town. The service was very good. My food – excellent!

Soup du jour, salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing, salmon patties served with complimentary cornbread and peach cobbler for desert. I will definitely be eating in this place again!

What place you ask?

Manna @ Northland located in the Northland Central Building, 683 Northland Avenue.

I had no idea!

Baba “E”

Community Watchdog

The Former home of Artist Rodney Taylor should be Preserved A former home of Black artist Rodney Taylor, Feb. 26, 1966 – Dec. 9, 2019, is slated to be demolished in plans by Sinatra and Ellicott development. Buffalo born and bred Rodney Taylor was an internationally respected and recognized artist. His works are currently on view at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery@Northland. With his father and mother Phillip and Pearl Taylor, Rodney resided at 184 West Utica Street.

Unfortunately, the City of Buffalo mindset of demolish and destroy says this late artist's home is not worth anything. An effective way to erase the accomplishments and talents of Black people is to destroy our physical presence of being, especially through destruction of our homes. Rest in peace Mr. Rodney Taylor. We are sorry that Buffalo seeks to erase where you once lived.

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12 GARVEYITE PERSPECTIVE continued Green. We get caught up as Black Americans forgetting that we are a part of "a world people", as Dr. John Henrik Clarke called us. We have to be honest when talking to our people about our history.

This flag was developed as a result of this understanding.

Thousands of Divisions worldwide sent elected delegates to Madison Square Garden for the full month of August in 1920. The primary goal was to organize, centralize and come together as one unified Governed structure. Garvey pointed out that every other race on the planet had a government of their own, the Garveyites set out to create it. It is on us now, 100 years later, to build upon the foundation that was laid.

We look forward to seeing you and your young people at the Maat Law Academy Feb 22nd at the Rafi Green Center.

Happy Black History Month and Happy Anniversary Division #433!!! Up you mighty race accomplish what you will! For information on the UNIA-ACL Division #43 contact us at division433office@gmail. com

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The Democratic rank and file do hate Donald Trump but the machinations of the DNC and others may well put him back in office for a second term. Any real change is off limits for them. They hope to skirt around the issues of low wages and health care and all of the ills that create so much suffering. They hope that some nibbling around the edges with denunciation of Trump’s open racism will be enough to win. But if they are wrong they prefer Trump 2.0 to allowing millions of people to think they will be allowed to enjoy a resuscitated welfare state. There is more misery ahead regardless of who wins in November. Thanks to the Democrats’ treachery, that person may well be Donald Trump.

Margaret Kimberley’s Freedom Rider column appears weekly in BAR, and is widely reprinted elsewhere. She maintains a frequently updated blog as well at patreon. com/margaretkimberley and she regularly posts on Twitter @ freedomrideblog.

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LEGAL NOTICES

LLC's

-LEGAL NOTICEODYSSEY HAIR RESTORATION, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on NOVEMBER 12, 2019. 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 2065 Fillmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.Jan. 8, 15,22,29 Feb. 5,12 -LEGAL NOTICEMarina Jade LLC Articles of Organization filed 08/30/2019 in Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 98 Comstock Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215. No dissolution date. Marina Jade LLC will serve as a real estate holding company.

Jan. 8, 15,22,29 Feb. 5,12 -LEGAL NOTICEJaba Holdings Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed 08/16/2019 in Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 86 Sweetwood Drive North Amherst, NY 14228 No dissolution date. Jaba Holdings Group LLC will serve as a real estate holding company.

Jan. 8, 15,22,29 Feb. 5,12 -LEGAL NOTICESOLOMON'S FAMILY FUN CENTER, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on DECEMBER 23, 2019. 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 50 Viola Dr. Cheektowaga, New York, 14227. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Jan.22,29 Feb. 5,12,19,26 NOTICE OF FORMATION Criminal Justice Professionals Training and Consulting, LLC filed Articles of Organization with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on January 15, 2020. Its office is located in Erie County. The SSNY is the designated agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to 1967 Wehrle Dr., Ste. 9, Williamsville, NY 14221. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Jan.22,29 Feb. 5,12,19,26 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Big Nickel Industries, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with NY Dept of State: January 15, 2020. Office of the LLC: Big Nickel Industries LLC, 1006 Grant Street, Buffalo, New York, 14207, 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 process to the LLC at 1006 Grant Street, Buffalo, New York 14207. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. No specific duration attached to LLC. Jan.22,29 Feb. 5,12,19,26 -Legal NoticeASI Design Legacy LLC. Filed with SSNY on 02/03/2020. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail copy to: 436 Berkshire Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215.

Purpose: Any lawful.

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LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project Nos. 45674H and 45674-E, comprising separate contracts for HVAC Work and Electrical Work, Rehabilitate Kitchen Ventilation System, Wende Correctional Facility, 3040 Wende Rd, Alden (Erie County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Correctional Services, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26th , 2020 when they will be publicly opened and read.

Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $19,500 for H, and $3,400 for E. All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000 for H and between $25,000 and $50,000 for E. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, Carl Ruppert and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Deputy Director, Design & Construction Group, telephone (518) 4740201, fax (518) 486-1650.

Pursuant to Public Buildings Law § 8(6), effective January 11, 2020, for any projects where the project design commenced on or after January 1, 2020 and for any contracts over $5,000 for the work of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State building, a responsible and reliable NYScertified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprise that submits a bid within ten percent of the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder provided that the bid is $1,400,000 or less, as adjusted annually for inflation beginning January 1, 2020. If more than one responsible and reliable MWBE firm meets these requirements, the MWBE firm with the lowest bid will be deemed the apparent low bidder. _XX__Project commenced design before January 1, 2020. Not subject to provision. ______Project commenced design on or after January 1, 2020. Subject to provision.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job site to take field measurements and examine existing conditions of the project area will be at 9:00 a.m. on February 14th, 2020 at the Wende Field Office, 2990 Wende Road, Alden NY (gate clearance required). Phone the office of Jeffrey Westerman, (716937-4200) a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the date to provide the names of those who will attend the pre-bid site visit.

Pursuant to New York State Exec tive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts.

All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy. OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 20% for MWBE participation, 10% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 10% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs) for HVAC Work. The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract.

The Bidding and Contract Documents for this Project are available on compact disc (CD) only, and may be obtained for an $8.00 deposit per set, plus a $2.00 per set shipping and handling fee. Pursuant to State Finance Law § 143(1), effective January 11, 2020, the required deposit will be waived upon request by any Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise certified pursuant to Article 15-A of the Executive Law or any Service-Disabled VeteranOwned Business Enterprise certified pursuant to Article 17-B of the Executive Law. Contractors and other interested parties can order CD’s online through a secure web interface available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please use the following link at the OGS website for ordering and payment instructions: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

For questions about purchase of bid documents, please send an email to DCPlans@ogs.ny.gov, or call (518) 474-0203.

For additional information on this project, please use the link below and then click on the project number: https://online.ogs.ny.gov/ dnc/contractorConsultant/esb/ESBPlansAvailableIndex.asp.

John D. Lewyckyj, C.S.I., C.D.T. Deputy Director, OGS Design & Construction Group PUBLIC NOTICE The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (“BMHA”) has made available copies of the BMHA 2020 Annual PHA Plan. Interested parties may review the Plan at the BMHA Administrative Offices located at 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at all BMHA Management Offices and at the BMHA website www.bmhahousing.com. These documents will be available for review until Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

Written comments should be sent to the attention of Gillian D. Brown, Executive Director, BMHA, 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY 14204. The deadline for submitting comments is Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

A public hearing will be held at the BMHA Administrative Offices, 300 Perry St., Buffalo, NY on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 10:00 am.

Fareverse LLC v Timothy James

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 100 BAKOS BOULEVARD BUFFALO, NY 14211 District: Section: 101.16 Block: 1 Lot: 34 NDEX NO. 806180/2018 FAREVERSE LLC I/L/T/N FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

TIMOTHY JAMES AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES, JR; NAJA JAMES AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES, JR; JARELL JAMES AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES, JR; TOMA JAMES AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES, JR; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERRT JAMES, JR, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NYS DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,

"JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, LEGAL NOTICE RFP Defendants.

To the above named Defendants COUNTY OF ERIE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL to answer the complaint in this action SERVICES and to serve a copy of your answer, 95 FRANKLIN STREET or, if the complaint is not served with BUFFALO, NEW YORK this summons, to serve a notice of County of Erie, New York appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service RFP RELEASE of this summons, exclusive of the day The Erie County Department of of service (or within 30 days after the Social Services is seeking proposservice is complete if this summons als from qualified agencies to provide is not personally delivered to you Raise the Age Services. The RFP within the State of New York) in the #2020-005VF can be found at http:// event the United States of America www.erie.gov and a complete copy of is made a party defendant, the time the package can also be obtained by to answer for the said United States contacting Carrie Godfrey, ECDSS, of America shall not expire until (60) at 716-858-6086, or via Carrie.Goddays after service of the Summons; frey@erie.gov. and in case of your failure to appear All correspondence, communicaor answer, judgment will be taken tions and/or contact with the County against you by default for the relief in regard to any aspect of this prodemanded in the complaint. posal shall be with the ECDSS conNOTICE OF NATURE OF tact person listed on the specific RFP. ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT Prospective proponents, or their THE OBJECT of the above representatives, shall not contact or caption action is to foreclose a communicate with any representaMortgage to secure the sum of tives of the County, including employ$277,500.00 and interest, recorded ees and consultants, other than the on May 5, 2016, in Book 13763 at designated person in regard to any Page 3351, of the Public Records aspect of this proposal. of ERIE County, New York, coverFinal sealed proposals are due to ing premises known as 100 BAthe Erie County Department of SoKOS BOULEVARD BUFFALO, NY cial Services, 95 Franklin Street, 14211.

Room 804, Buffalo, New York The relief sought in the within 14202, by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on March action is a final judgment directing 11, 2020. the sale of the premises described Erie County reserves the right to reabove to satisfy the debt secured ject any and all proposals and waive by the Mortgage described above. any informality.

ERIE County is designated as Marie A. Cannon, the place of trial because the real Commissioner of Social Services

property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

Public Hearing Notice/ Media Advisory NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York State Tax Law, Section 1432 and General Municipal Law, Section 6-d, the Erie County Legislature will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature at 92 Franklin Street, Fourth Floor, Buffalo, New York.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear public comment concerning: The appropriation of $14.280 million of Transfer Tax revenue from the Erie County Road Repair Reserve Fund (budgeted 2020 revenue) for road and bridge work in 2020; and The appropriation of $2.2 million of prior year surplus Transfer Tax revenue from the Erie County Road Repair Reserve Fund for road and bridge work in 2020.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK.

Dated: Buffalo, New York, February 7, 2020 By: Robert M. Graber, Clerk, Erie County Legislature

COUNTY OF ERIE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS & PROPOSAL BECPL SOLAR GREEN ROOF FEASIBILITY STUDY County of Erie Department of Public Works is seeking separate qualification statements and proposals from potential vendors with expertise in the evaluation and design of green roofs and familiarity with the Green Infrastructure Grant Program (GIGP).

Qualification statements and proposals must be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin St, Suite 1400, Buffalo, NY 14202 until 2:00 PM EST, Thursday, February 20, 2020. RFQ/RFP submission instructions may be found at: www. erie.gov/dpw/

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LEGAL NOTICE Bank of America

N.A. v. Nawaz

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF ERIE INDEX # 816068/2018 FILED: 1/16/2020 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates ERIE County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises are situated. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, against TARIQ NAWAZ A/K/A TARIZ NAWAZ, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint, RANSOM OAKS COMMUNITY CORPORATION, CHARLESGATE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION, BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", the last two names being fictitious, said parties intended being tenants or occupants, if any, having or claiming an interest in, or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendant(s). TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Joseph R. Glownia, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Erie County, granted on the 10th day of January, 2020, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Erie County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by TARIQ NAWAZ A/K/A TARIZ NAWAZ to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC, its successors and assigns, bearing date June 2, 2006 and recorded in Book 13293, Page 6489 in the County of Erie on June 2, 2006, which was modified by agreement dated October 13, 2009 and was recorded on October 30, 2015 in Liber 13743, Page 6831, and was thereafter assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by instrument dated August 13, 2015 and recorded on September 23, 2015, in Book 13738, Page 6660, said premises being known as 1304 CHARLESGATE CIRCLE, EAST AMHERST, NY 14051 (Section 28.33, Block 1, Lot 121). ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. There is due and owing to plaintiff the sum of $75,294.68, with interest thereon at 4.875% per annum from 3/1/2018. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at HTTP://WWW.DFS. NY.GOV. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Aldridge Pite, LLP. Attorneys for the Plaintiff, Fifteen Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30305. Our File 1092-10289B

EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION OF WNY Has Immediate Openings for the following positions

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Cleaning Vacancies Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Cleaner.

The Custodial Department at SUNY Buffalo State seeks full-time, temporary, personnel to assist with summer cleaning of the residence halls. Must be able to begin employment on Monday May 11, 2020 and work through August 28, 2020.

Shift is Monday – Friday, 7am-3:30pm. Hourly rate - $14.17 per hour, 40-hour work week.

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Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

Complex Director Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Complex Director.

Responsibilities include supervision, training, and management of graduate assistant staff (Resident Director), and undergraduate student staff; educational and social programming; community development initiatives; working with high risk students and special academic communities; judicial agent/referral officer; hall council advisement; facilities management; 24 hour crisis intervention; oncall duty assignment; and a special advising assignment.

Both of these 12-month live-in positions are limited to a one (1) year renewable term appointment, for a maximum of four (4) years, contingent upon a successful annual performance review. The positions provide on-campus apartments and full meal plans during the fall and spring semesters.

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree; previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; knowledge of communication and counseling skills; ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development. Post master’s degree experience in residence hall management. Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/university setting. Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.

Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

Director of Employment & Training Director of Housing License Practical Nurse Data Entry Clerk Family Partner/Home Visitor Youth Services Program Coordinator Sr. Substance Abuse Counselor Youth Services Counselor Teacher (Certified) Teacher I/II/III Nutrition Associate Maintenance Associate Substitute Teacher HR Benefits Specialist Visit us at www.caowny.org to learn more about the requirements and to complete an online application. Erie & Niagara counties.

MHPC ECMCC Outpatient Clinics Peer Support Specialist- CRPA. Provide Recovery and Advocacy support services to individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders being treated at Erie County Medical Center’s Corporation Outpatient Clinics. EEOC. employment@ wnyil.org Taking Control PA Coordinator. Perform onboarding activities for PAs for the Taking Control program, and to assist consumers/employers, or their Directing Representatives, in the recruiting of individuals for employment. EEOC. employment@wnyil.org

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Taking Control PA Administrator. Supervise, coordinate, and promote the expansion of, and enroll individuals as consumers of and/or employers of, the Taking Control program in Erie County. EEOC. employment@wnyil.org HH Care CoordinatorGBUAHN. To coordinate services with the Health Homes for the purpose of decreasing high risk medical and/or behavioral health costs for individuals being served in this Health Home.

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- Black History Events -

Wednesday February 12

Monday February 17

Thursday February 20

Fri. February 14 12 noon Presentation: Colored Musicians Club and Museum Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing for Seniors at Gloria J Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11am- 12pm.

Call 716 832 1010

Yoga: Mondays 7 p.m. Kemetic Yoga (Egyptian Yoga) $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St.

Yoga: Thursdays 5:30 p.m.

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

Sat. February 15 2 pm Storytelling in the African Tradition. “Movement and Stories” We All Storytellers – Karima Amin and Sharon Holley with Joyce Carolyn and Denise Acosta. Frank E. Merriweather, Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue

PERSISTENCE Preparatory Academy Open House: 6-7 p.m., 833 Michigan Ave. 3rd Floor; (726)235-1520 or visit persistenceprep.org

Sun. February 16 2 pm African American Read-In Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11am- 12pm.

FREE for 55+ Call 716 8321010 .

Fri. February 21 12 noon Presentation: African American Cultural Center Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square Sat. February 22 1 pm Awards Program for Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest Sponsor: Afro-American Historical Assoc. Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue Fri. February 28 12 noon Presentation: WUFO Radio Archives/ Power 96.5 FM Central Library.

Along This Way: Storytelling In The African Tradition “Along This Way: Storytelling in the African Tradition, ‘(a 30 year celebration) will be held Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue.

The free event will feature “Movement and Stories” by We All Storytellers (Karima Amin and Sharon Holley), vocalist Joyce Carolyn and dancer Denise Chapman Acosta. Cosponsors of the event include the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, Buffalo & Erie County Public library, just buffalo literary center, inc. and Zawadi Books.

AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN*

Join us to celebrate African American History Month with an African American Read-In to promote literacy and the literature of African American Authors on Sunday, February 16 from 2-4 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. All are welcome. Bring something to read that was written by an African American Author. Maximum reading time is 3 minutes. The Read-In is hosted by Kenneth & Sharon Holley in cooperation with Zawadi Books; Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY; and the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library *The African American Read-In is a national event sponsored by the Black Causus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and by NCTE

Links To Host Black History Event

The Erie County Chapter of Links, Inc. will present “Deceased African American Panels” on Friday Feb. 21 as part of their Black History Series at the Downtown Library beginning at noon where they will partner with Clifford Bell’s program there. Janet Barnes is the Links Chapter president.

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Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm. 716-842-6747.

Thursday February 13 Buffalo Creek Academy Luncheon: 12 noon – 1:30 p.m., Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 East Delavan Ave. Yoga: Thursdays 7 p.m. Kemetic Yoga (Egyptian Yoga) $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St. Friday February 14 First Welding Class of Craft Technical Institute to Graduate: 4 p.m. at 243 Manhatten Ave. 2020 ReelRap Free Movie Night & Conversation: hosted by Outside the Box at 7 p.m. Carmen Jones (1954) Bustin’ Loose (1981) For more info 716-445-5122 or email outtheboks@aol.com.

Saturday February 15 Free Mental Health First Aid Training: Community Health Center of Buffalo, 34 Benwood, 9a.m. – 1 p.m.; breakfast provided. 9869199 ext. 4351 for info or email slamwaka@chcb.net Monday February 17 NO Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing at Gloria J Parks due to holiday.

Wednesday February 19 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing for Seniors at Gloria J Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11am- 12pm.

Call 716 832 1010 The Durham Central City Baby Café Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 Eagle St. 427-0566.

Thursday February 20 Grief Support Group: Delaine Waring AME Church, 680 Swan Street, Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm. 716-842-6747.

Yoga: Thursdays 7 p.m. Kemetic Yoga (Egyptian Yoga) $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St. Free Mental Health First Aid Training: Community Health Center of Buffalo, 34 Benwood, 9a.m. – 5 p.m.; lunch. 986-9199 ext. 4351 for info or email slamwaka@chcb.net

Sunday February 23 2020 ReelRap Free Movie Night & Conversation: hosted by Outside the Box 4 p.m Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1927 silent) For more info 716-445-5122 or email outtheboks@aol.com.

Monday February 24 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing for Seniors at Gloria J Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm.

Call 716 832 1010 Yoga: Mondays 7 p.m.

Kemetic Yoga (Egyptian Yoga) $10. Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St. SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Three More Prep Sessions Left For the NFTA Police Exam Exam application deadline is March 6 Exam Date is March 28

The NFTA Police Exam is March 6 and there are still three prep sessions to help ready applicants for the exam. All prep sessions will be held at UB EOC 555 Ellicott St. in Buffalo.

Saturday February 15, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday February 17, 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm Monday February 24, 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm To register for a class contact Ms. Duvi Sanchez, Admissions at 716 645-1871 or email eduvijez@buffalo.edu To apply for the upcoming Transit Police exam, submit the application prior to the application deadline date. Include a $25 certified check, money order, or personal check made payable to the NFTA. Applicants age must be 20 by the date of the exam.

Go to NFTA.com to find the NFTA Police exam application, study guide, job posting, fitness test guide and prep sessions.

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS VISIT ROOSEVELT ACADEMY: At the end of January, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters surprised students with a visit to the Roosevelt Early Childhood Center. Max "Hops" Pearce, who showed off his skills and Globetrotters basket-ball tricks, also spoke to kids about the Globetrotters' anti-bullying campaign. Their game was against the Washington Generals at Keybank Center last Friday.

Photos by Ronnie Tillman Photography

Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •Februar y 12,2020