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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for School #12 Renamed After Frederick Douglass!

ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Rochester City School district's renaming of James P.B. Duffy School 12 after abolitionist and freedom fighter Frederick Douglass. The school, across from Highland Hospital on South Avenue, stands on the site of the house where Douglass lived for most of his time in Rochester. That house burned to the ground in 1872, a suspected arson. Douglass was one of the most prominent abolitionists in the country, so it was fitting that his house was a well known stop on the Underground Railroad. After the June 2, 1872 fire Douglass wrote: "While Rochester is among the most liberal of northern cities, and its people are among the most humane and highly cultivated, it nevertheless has its full share of that Ku Klux spirit which makes anything owned by a colored man a little less respected and secure than when owned by a white citizen."

Rochester HBCU College Fair A College Readiness and Parent Workshop sponsored by Urban League of Rochester will be held on Saturday, October 6 at 8:30a.m. at Monroe Community College, Brighton Campus, 1000 E Henrietta Rd., Rochester NY. The event is open to 9th12th grade students. To register at http://www.ulrochester.org Student College Fair on Wednesday, October 24, 8:30am- 2pm at Riverside Convention Center, 123 Main St., Rochester NY 14604. Open to 11th and 12th graders. Register go to https://www.rcsdk12.org/hbcufair Lunch will be provided. Workshops offered will be preparing and paying for college, career tour zone and on-site admissions. Registration deadline is October 17.

At The Baobab... 728 University Ave. 585-563-2145

#55 Jerry Hughes and #11 Zay Jones. PHOTOS JEROME DAVIS

The Bills Defeat Mistake Prone Titans The Bills defense got a key early fumble recovery by Matt Milano and offense turned it into a 7 yard TD run by Josh Allen. The Bills came out very aggressive. Bills cornerback Taran Johnson continued to play at a high level with an interception of a poorly thrown Mariota pass. The Bills defense continued to improve and forces the issue with their opponents. The Tennessee titans made several mistakes on offense with a fumble, interception, and a potential game winning touchdown reception by wide receiver Nick Williams who dropped near the goal line. Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is now dialing up pressure on opposing offensives. Bills linebacker Herry Hughes said, “It’s a tough position for me when you find yourself underneath the quarterback … do I scoop him up and tackle him or just hold on to him? I spoke to the white hat (referee), who told me to just wrap him up (Quarterback) and drive him backwards and they would blow the whistle to spot his forward progress. If I would have picked him up and finished him it could have been a penalty.” The Bills Hughes also said about returning to his hometown next Sunday against Houston Texans, “I’m excited about it and hopefully we can build on this win and take this momentum of not allowing a touchdown (in Titans game) on the road. Yes the NFL is moving to mobile quarterbacks and we must be prepared to face Deshaun Watson.” Bills defensive tackle/nose guard Star Lotulelei said, “Our game plan today was to come out and stop the run – it was key for us -- keeping

DRIVING Breast Health

The Mobile Mammography Center– coming soon to a location near you Too busy to get a mammogram? We’ll bring it to you. The Mobile Mammography Center will be at locations near where you live and work. In just 15 minutes, you’ll get the same private breast screening that you would at an imaging center. It’s quick, easy, and provided at no cost to you. So now, you have no reason to put it off, and every reason to get peace of mind. To sign up for a no cost to you breast screening, visit rochesterregional.org/PINK or call 585.922.PINK

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Cecelie Owens Receives 2018 espnW Toyota Everyday Hero Award

Free Attorney Representation For City Of Buffalo Residents Facing Tax Foreclosure

re you struggling to pay your property taxes in the City of Buffalo? You may be at risk of losing your home. The Center for Elder Law & Justice can help you keep your home by reaching a settlement with City officials. All homeowners facing tax foreclosure from the City of Buffalo are eligible for free attorney representation on October 9th, 10th, and 11th at New York State Supreme Court located at 25 Delaware Avenue in Buffalo, New York. There are no age or income restrictions to receive legal help, houses must be owner occupied. Contact the Center for Elder Law & Justice at 716-261-3306 in advance so that our Foreclosure Unit can help you reach a settlement before or during these hearing dates. The Center for Elder Law & Justice urges homeowners not to delay in contacting the agency for assistance. “It is essential to take care of these tax matters by the deadline”, said Kevin Quinn, supervising attorney with Center for Elder Law & Justice. “These deadlines are very strict and if homeowners don’t take swift action their home will likely be put up for auction, which is just a few days after these hearings. We can help keep people in their homes by creating a plan that works for them. We need homeowners to know that all hope is not lost, but they have to call us so that we can help them today.” (According to Betty Jean Grant of We Are Women Warriors Community Group, houses can be foreclosed for owning city taxes, user fees, water bills and county taxes. Free legal services are also available from the Legal Aid Bureau 853-9555 ext. 453 and the Volunteer Lawyers Project 847-0662. The City auction on foreclosed properties will take place the weekend of October 15th, 16th, and 17th at downtown’s Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, at 9am. For a list of the properties go to BuffaloNY.gov/839/Inrem-51-Foreclosure-Listings on your computer. This list is frequently updated as properties become available.)

Financial Success Workshop

A financial success workshop will be held at 2056 Genesee St., George K. Arthur Center on October 6 and October 27 from 6pm- 8pm. There will be discount vacation giveaways. Contact Kim at 716-424-5758 for more information and to reserve a seat.

CDC To Host Community Meeting

TOP Enterprises Inc. a CDC in the Jefferson - Best area is having a community meeting on Thursday, October 18, from 6:308:00p.m. at Malkowski School at 1095 Jefferson Ave. corner of Best. YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED. For more information like our Facebook page: Facebook.com/Top EnterprisesInc click link and take survey... info will be shared at the meeting.

ou might know Cecelie Owens as the first African-American woman inducted into the Buffalo State College Athletic Hall of Fame or that she set 19 records during her career with the Buffalo State Women’s Basketball program. You may know Cecelie Owens as the dynamic, energetic, no nonsense disciplinarian and Principal of Public School #94 West Hertel Academy. You may know Cecelie Owens as the Founder of G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation (GSF). You may even know her as the party rocking House Music DJ who will not hesitate to step from behind the DJ booth to hit her two step. Following today, you’ll also have to recognize her as a hero. Cecelie was recently honored as a part of the sixth class of Everyday Heroes at the ninth annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit held in Newport Beach, California. As one of three national honorees’ she received the Toyota Driving Solutions Grant worth $10,000 to be used for her G. I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation organization. In regards to the game of basketball, Cecelie has proven time and time again that if you give the game one hundred percent of your love, passion, desire and effort, that when the time is right, the game will find a way to give back to you in the same regard. Her presence exudes love and compassion. You don’t have to know anything about her to know that basketball is who she is. It’s at the core of her D.N.A. Even if you’ve never seen her play, you have a small voice in your head that tells you that AT THE POINT she’s still got it. BY But what pushes her to continue to be who she is? Cecelie GREGORY L. GAMBLE II attributes all of her success to the positive role models and influencers she’s had and continues to have in her life as well as her desire to provide that same mentorship and leadership to the young women of Buffalo through sports. Cecelie possess the heart of a true Buffalonian. That is the heart of a Champion. She desperately desires to change the trajectory of young women’s lives through the use of sports. When Cecelie received the phone call stating that she’d been named one of three Toyota Everyday Hero recipients and that she’d be sent out to Newport Beach, California for the ceremony where she and the two other recipients would be honored, she was absolutely floored. Her sister, who co-founded the foundation, was unable to attend so she brought her niece, Dierra, who plays an intricate role in all of the organizations day to day operations. Attendees of the event included huge names in sports such as Candace Parker, Cari Champion, Danica Patrick, the Gold MedalWinning 2018 U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team, Maria Taylor, Doris Burke, Andra Day, Sage Steele and many more! If nothing else, it was a huge networking opportunity for Cecelie to bring attention to the wonderful City of Buffalo in which she proudly represented. “Recharged, Reenergized, Refueled and ready to Re-Launch!” were the words used by Cecelie in reflecting on her journey and looking towards what’s next. She began her journey with the NYSP – National Youth Sports Program at Buffalo State College where she ran a sports camp for ten years. Federal Grant funding ceased and the program ended but Cecelie felt compelled to continue to provide an outlet for girls who play sports. So she did just that. On April 14, 2007, Continued Page 11

Renaming of East Delavan Branch Library after Leroy R. Coles is Topic of Public Hearing A public hearing will be held October 16, at 2pm in the Buffalo Common Council (City Hall, 13th Floor, Council Chambers) regarding the renaming of the East Delavan Branch Library, located at 1187 East Delavan Ave., in honor of the late Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Mr. Coles was a U.S. Army Veteran, and served during the Korean War. He was the president and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League for 26 years. Mr. Coles is recognized as a community leader and visionary in the area of civil rights.

Sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith (center & right) raise their fists in protest.

The 1968 Black Power Salute

ctober 16 is the 50th anniversary of what is probably the most indelible image of sports activism of the last half century. African-American sprinters John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their gloved fists in a Black power salute during the playing of the national anthem at their medal ceremony on that date during the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. Their gesture was a show of defiance against oppression taking place at the height of the civil rights struggle in America. (In taking a knee during the playing of the anthem, and inspiring countless other NFL Players of color to do so today, Colin Kaepernick unyielding in his conviction, is a direct activist descendent of Smith and Carlos; inheriting the legacy of the Olympians’ raised fists.) As a result of the Smith and Carlos display of solidarity in 1968, millions of their fellow Americans were outraged. But countless millions more around the globe thrilled to the sight of two men standing before the world, unafraid, expressing disillusionment with a nation that so often fell, and still falls, so short of its promise. Their raised-fist salute, a symbol of Black power and the human rights movement at Continued Page 11

NATIONAL + WORLD Civil Rights Report Finds Few Protections for Voters

Residents stand looking at a collapsed school damaged by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake the night before, in Gros Morne, Haiti, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Emergency teams worked to provide relief in Haiti on Sunday after the quake killed at least 11 people and left dozens injured.Photo: Dieu Nalio Chery

Haiti Rocked by Earthquake

At least 12 people are dead and more than 100 people are injured after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the northwest region of the island nation Sunday (Oct. 7). The Miami Herald reports that Haiti officials expect the toll – now set at 12 dead and 100 injured) - to rise and disaster relief teams have been dispatched to affected areas. The earthquake occurred about 12 miles north of Port-de-Paix in northwest Haiti. In addition to the injuries, dozens of homes and private buildings were damaged or destroyed in the northern region of Haiti. Government structures, other than a cultural center in Gros Morne that collapsed, were generally undamaged. Port-de-Paix, a port city with a population of over 462,000 inhabitants, has experienced some local political challenges that are complicated recovery efforts. The principal mayor, Josué Alusma, is in hiding, according to The Herald. He was accused of orchestrating the death of one of two assistant mayors this year. Consequently, residents and public employees were pretty much on their own in the wake of the quake. In 2010, Haiti experienced a magnitude-7.0 earthquake that claimed more than 250,000 lives from which it has never fully recovered.

Chicago Verdict Raises Hope of Greater Police Accountability A rare scene in the American justice system unfolded Friday in a Chicago courthouse: A White officer stood before a mostly white jury and was convicted of killing a black teenager. It was the second such verdict nationally in two months. Jason Van Dyke’s guilty conviction for second-degree murder and multiple counts of aggravated battery for fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times came two months after a Texas officer was convicted in the killing of a 15-year-old unarmed Black boy. The pair of guilty verdicts could signal a shift in momentum after years of delayed arrests, non-indictments and not guilty verdicts. Activists and advocates say that their efforts, along with the ubiquity of cellphone camera evidence, could be changing the power balance between police and black communities. “We’re starting to see some verdicts that are in line with justice,” said Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of Change, a civil rights group that has supported electing reformminded district attorneys in cities such as Chicago and Philadelphia. “No verdict is going to bring Laquan back or change the way he was taken from his family, friends or community. But being able to start sending a message to law enforcement that they are not above the law is important.”

Federal actions to enforce voting rights for minorities have declined sharply since the Supreme Court struck down the core of the 1965 Voting Rights Act five years ago, the federal Commission on Civil Rights says in a sweeping new report on voting issues. Even enforcement of the act’s remaining provisions has dropped markedly, the report states. The head of commission Catherine E. Lhamon states “To be at this point in our history, without either meaningful federal protections in law or in practice from the United States Department of Justice, is a low point” since the passage of the Voting Rights Act. “And that’s dangerous.”

Ex-Cleveland Cop Who Killed Tamir Rice Lands New Police Job Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, will now “protect and serve” the city of Bellaire, Ohio. Bellaire police chief Richard Flanagan confirmed Friday that he’d hired Loehmann as a part-time officer, saying he believed the embattled officer deserved “a second chance.” “He was cleared of any and all wrongdoing,” Flanagan told The Times Leader, saying he had no reservations about bringing Loehmann on to work for his department. “He was never charged. It’s over and done with.” Despite video evidence of the deadly encounter, a grand jury declined to indict either of the officers on criminal charges in the child’s killing. The city of Cleveland, which also admitted no wrongdoing, awarded the slain boy’s family a $6 million settlement in April 2016. Loehmann, is White, Tamir was Black.

Record High: 1,600 Migrant Children Currently Detained In Tent City The Trump administration is transferring detained migrant children from shelters across the country to a barren tent city in West Texas. The New York Times reports that hundreds of children are being sent each week from shelters to the tent city, which currently houses 1,600 children. The facility reportedly has no school, and children have only limited access to legal services. The U.S. government is now detaining a record 13,000 migrant children. We speak with Louise Melling, deputy legal director at the ACLU, who says, “We have more children in detention now than ever before.”

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HEALTH MATTERS

The Best Kept Secret in Medicine: "The African American Guide to Health and Healing" is Topic of Lecture “The Best Kept Secret in Medicine: The African American Guide to Health and Healing,” will be presented by Kathleen Richardson on Saturday, October 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Participants will learn that being healthy and whole is not only a birthright but possible with proper nutrition. This life giving event is free and open to the public. Kathleen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, specializing in African Holistic Health and Wellness

Breaking The Silence Against Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Truee Queens Mentoring Ministries presents Breaking the Silence against Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence on Saturday October 13, from 3pm- 7pm. Tickets $20 includes dinner. Hosted by Tamika Maclin, survivors include 1st Lady Vivian Snell, Min. Anita Sawyer, Betsy Tyler, Dr. Nicole Marshall, Author Rashida Witcher, Kareema Morris and Author Ebony Canion. Event will be held at Mt. Olive Baptist Church 701 E. Delavan Ave, Buffalo NY. Vendor spots are open. Contact Kristeka Rogers at 716-994-3198. Register now on Eventbrite.

Overdose Deaths Neared A Record 72,000 Last Year- Fentanyl A Key Culprit- Outpacing Peak Annual Fatality Rate Of H.I.V. And Car Crashes Drug overdoses killed about 72,000 Americans last year, a record number that reflects a rise of around 10 percent, according to new preliminary estimates from the Centers of Disease Control. The death toll is higher than the peak yearly death totals from H.I.V., car crashes or gun deaths. Analysts pointed to two major reasons for the increase: A growing number of Americans are using opioids, and drugs are becoming more deadly. –NYT

Free “Community Cooking Classes” at Delavan Grider Community Center

Community Profile:WAVE

Marilyn Young, Community Activist

By Jennifer Earle Strickland

ur nation boasts of numerous organizations, from Girls Scouts, to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America; to Black Girls Rock, all movements whose objective is to encourage girls’ lives through education, leadership, and positive identity development. Add to this inspiring list of support groups of one of our most vulnerable assets, WAVE (Women Against Violence Everywhere), co-founded by Buffalo’s own Marilyn Young. Young is a vibrant, perpetually energized individual. She is a U.S. Army veteran, aMedaille College graduate student,a NY State Franchise Tax Auditor and mother of 6 (including 3 “bonus” children, through her marriage to Joseph Young). She is also a grandmother who idolized Olympic medalists, Dominique Daws and Florence Griffith Joyner, as well as women in the church. Her childhood dream was to become a gymnast and a nurse, while also managing the responsibilities of being a wife and, “the best mom ever.” Though her aspirations were clear, she was always found grabbing her mom’s Bible and gathering the neighborhood kids in her backyard, where she would play Sunday school teacher. “I was raised in what one would call a transitional home; a safe haven for youth who were taken from their Marilyn Young n recognition of National parents by child welfare, and needed immediate place- Photo Ron Tillman In Your Image Photos Breast Cancer Month, the ment,” she reflects. The Edringtons adopted 10-year old Community Health Cen- Marilyn, giving her a sense of belonging and a foundation from which her seeds of compassion ter of Buffalo, Inc., is hosting and determination would grow. While an active participant in the Stop the Violence Coalition, Young noticed that girls mammogram events throughout the month of October at were joining gangs, holding drugs, and razor-cutting other girls’ faces, then sharing videos of their each of its four sites according fights on social media. She believes that the volume of crime against woman and girls, in WNY, has affected the work that she does with this particular population. “It confirms that our mission to the following schedule: is important; that when God gave us a vision, He knew what was ahead.” October 11 The community activist co-founded WAVE, because she was tired. “I was tired of prayer vig275 Highland Ave. 9am- 5pm ils and going to funerals. I said there must be a better way. We need to take a proactive approach, Niagara Falls not reactive. We have to change mindsets and negative behaviors early, before they (youth) resort October 18 38 Heritage Court 9am- 5 pm to gangs, lives of crime, and homicide.” WAVE has become a constant in the WNY community and has subsidiary programs such as Hot Dogs and Huggies Outreach; the organization’s opporLockport tunity to target high crime areas where they hear the concerns of residents, while sharing refresh October 23 934 Cleveland Dr. 9am - 5 pm ments. Young, with teams of like-minded individuals, has organized a number of productive events Cheektowaga and organizations for women and girls, including: • You Don’t Know My Story: A breakfast symposium where women share their story, to motivate others. According to Young, since the conference’s 2012 inception, its powerful guest speakers have touched the lives of over 1000 women who’ve attended the annual event. We are cooking at Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 East Delavan Ave. on Wednesdays, Starting on October 17 thru October 31, 2018 from 5:30-7:00p. Holiday Cooking and Baking classes. Pre-register for adult classes and child care by calling Delavan Grider Community Center at 896-7021 and for more information email foodlink716@gmail.com (Submitted by Della Miller)

"Get On The Bus" Breast Cancer Prevention Campaign

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p.m. • Join our Facebook group at Yoga Warriors 716.

Breast Cancer Walk at Canalside The American Cancer society Making. Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 13 at Canalside. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., a 5K run begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:15 a.m. To register or for more information contact JoAnna Jacob at 689-6982 or buffalonystrides@cancer.org

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• Girls to Women: An initiative of her church, Elim Christian Fellowship, where Young serves as director of this faith-based program that provides Biblical teaching and reminds girls that, regardless of life’s challenges, the Bible will “speak to it” and bring them through it. • Pretty As A Daisy Mentoring: Named in honor of Young’s adoptive mom, Daisy Edrington, who, according to Young, died after being shot by police during their effort to apprehend her brother. This program focuses on healthy self-esteem, positive decision-making, and conflict resolution. Young, the recipient of military honors including the Bronze Star, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal, acknowledges that there are several factors the African American community needs to create a mindset of cultural awareness, dependency (on each other), appreciation of education, and love of life. “We have to begin to trust one another; exemplify that we are our brother’s/sister’s keeper; and know, embrace, and love our rich heritage.” Young’s visit to the Freedom Wall , with her skating organization, 716 Rollers, solidified her opinion. “It was so empowering!” So how does this undeniably, community-proclaimed female superhero balance it all? The board member of the Young Miss Buffalo Pageant, with the contagious smile responds: “Lots of prayer and daily physical activity to keep me calm. I have boundaries and a schedule, and I try to adhere to them.” For more information, contact Marilyn Young through Facebook (WAVE, Pretty As A Daisy…, Elim Community Corp….), or email to Marilynstvc@gmail.com. Peace and Love!

Report: African-American Children Have Higher Death Rates Due to Diabetes Than Any Other Demographic African American children have a higher death rate from diabetes than any of their peers. For perspective, these fatality rates are more than three times higher than Hispanic children and two times higher than White children. According to a report released in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, these death rates are non-proportional due to differences in healthcare access and disease management across the nation.

FAITH & FAMILY

“Come On Children Let’s Sing 16” A citywide Children’s Music Workshop & Concert will be held Wednesday, October 17 through Saturday, October 20 for youth 3-11 years of age. The music is from the 2018 Gospel Music Workshop of America National Convention which took place in Atlanta GA. The music workshop for children will be held Wednesday, October 17 through Friday, October 19 at 6pm nightly. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 20 at 6pm. The host church is the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, located at 165 Doat St. Rev. John E. Ellicott is the host pastor where all rehearsals and the concert will take place. The presenters are Sis. Martha Connor, Bro. Adolphus Allen, and Sis. Yvonne Patterson. We are looking forward to having 100 young children to participate in the concert.

Minister’s Wives and Women to Host Women’s Conference” The Minister’s Wives and Widows of Buffalo and Vicinity will be sponsoring a Women’s Conference on October 26, from 6-9pm, and October 27, from 8am- 3pm at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 400 Northampton St. The principle guest speakers will be Lady Benita Stewart- Washington, First Lady of the Great Lakes Baptist Association, New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Harlem, NY and Lady Kathy Bowman, First lady of Antioch Holiness Church. Pre-registration: Open Mic Night is Friday, October 19 from 7-9pm. For further information call 716-881-1973. Sister Amaza G. Savage is President of Ministers Wives and Widows of Buffalo and Vicinity.

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A Gospel Concert Celebrating 25 Years The St. Martin Deporres Gospel Choir is celebrating 25 years of singing God’s Praises. Their concert will be on Sunday, October 14, starting at 5pm. This amazing choir is under the direction of Mrs. Ella E. Robinson. Their special guests will be Sister Mary Ross of Calvary Baptist Church and Lady Kathy Bowman of Antioch Holiness Church. St. Martin’s is located at 555 Northampton St. The tickets are only $5 and are available at the church office Monday thru Friday from 10am- 4pm. You can also call 716-883-7729 for more information.

Raise the Praise: Give God the Glory”

The Great Lakes Ministers Wives and Widows are having their annual talent Show and Chinese Auction on Saturday, October 20 at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Ave., where Rev. William Gillison is the pastor. Registration for participants is only $10 for a group or an individual. The participants can be as young as ten years of age. The areas for participating are dance (praise, tap, jazz), singing (gospel, classical), oration (poems, drama, original pieces), and comedy. The prize awards are: 1st place is $100, for 2nd place is $75, and 3rd place is $50. Tickets are $30 for the luncheon and the show. Buffalo participants can contact Sister Mary Terrell at 716-903-5643, or Sister Gloria Babbs at 716510-8155 and Rochester participants can contact Sister Polly Cherry at 412-427-6091 for registration. Sister Gloria Babbs is president of the Great Lakes Ministers Wives and Widows, and Rev. Emmitt Myrick is the moderator.

The Journey Church to Host First Anniversary Celebration Pastor Art and Lady Rashika Hall announce The Journey Church first anniversary celebration will be held October 14 for two services at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at their new location, 360 Genesee Street. The guest speaker will be Bishop Ronald F. Kimble of the Life Center Church Eatonville, Florida.

Trinity Baptist to Celebrate Pastoral Anniversary Pastor Jimmie Hardaway, Jr. and Rev. Karen M. Anderson Hardaway of Trinity Baptist Church1366 South Ave. in Niagara Falls will celebrate their third Pastoral Anniversary Oct. 10-14. For more info716-285-0743 or trinity@trinitynf.org

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FAITH & FAMILY

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With The Name of God The Gracious The Merciful

The Straight Path: A Message of Divine Guidance

eace be onto you. Let’s start off with Bible verses from Deuteronomy 32, 26-30. In these verses, the Creator states that he is responsible for what is happening to us as a people. It’s a prophecy that was said will happen and is happening. The people who have authority over us are doing exactly what they were prophesized to do; lying and taking claim for things they can’t do. In Isaiah 45, 18-25, the Creator is telling us that these people have no knowledge. The reason this is being pointed out is to emphasize that if the Creator does something, there is no politics, politicians, presidents, or world leaders that could change this. The fact that we as a people are being hired more than ever before is not due to the action of any administration, but the action of God. Have you ever wondered why all these years of hardship, marching, and protesting has not worked? The reason is that we were doing everything except what the Creator has ordained. This makes Isaiah 31, 1-3 very relatable. The very people that were sent against us cannot and will not help us. That is not their job and they are not to be blamed for our predicament. If we do what was ordained by God, we would be unharmed. Deuteronomy 28:47-52 describes this in detail. Deuteronomy 30, 1-7 says all that is necessary for us to be free. In fact what is happening now is the fulfillment of Genesis 15, 13-14. The time is now brothers and sisters to unite as one serving under God, calling ourselves the name he gave us (Isaiah 43, 1-3). Not names that have been given to us by others. We are the Children of Israel. Claim what is yours and wear it with dignity, however don’t forget what God has ordained for us to do (Deuteronomy 28, 14-15). Shalom, Salaam Alaikum. This is an invitation to those of us who would like to resume our position that has been given to us by Allah. We can be contacted at 716-207-1981. For those who would like to attend classes, THE STRAIGHT PATH is held on Sundays from 3:00PM - 5:00PM at the CRUCIAL Community Center, 230 Moselle Street, Buffalo, NY 14211.

Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Professionals, and Health Professionals You Are Cordially Invited to A Free Health/ Wellness & Technology Summit Monday, October 15 at 7:00 PM Buffalo Grand Hotel (Formerly Adam’s Mark) 120 Church Street International company expanding its reach invites you to learn how you can capitalize on this New Revolutionary, Cutting-Edge Health and Wellness Technology. Come, join us as we introduce this Ground-Breaking opportunity and hear how you can profit financially, live a longer & better lifestyle, and Enhance Your ministry. In Life and Business Timing is Key – Don’t Miss this Opening – Take advantage of this Occasion. III John 1:2 – “Brethren, I wish that you would prosper in all things and be in health just your soul prospers” NKJV RSVP Required Please Reserve Your Seat Today. Call 716.907.3020 We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He's never failed me yet!

WNY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP TO HOST HOUR OF POWER SERVICE Dr. James A. Lewis III, WNY District Overseer and the Full Gospel Fellowship Churches, serving under the leadership of State Bishop Darius G. Pridgen invite you to join their “Hour of Power” series, “Servants Serving Together,” at 7 p.m. October 19 at Cold Spring Bible Chapel, 100 Northland Avenue. The Hour of Power” series is a quarterly worship service held for “One Hour” with dynamic Gospel Messengers from our community delivering the message. Various churches in the WNY Full Gospel District will serve as host churches. Our October 19 Gospel Messengers will be WNY District Evangelism Team. Come out and “BE BLESSED!”

New Hope Baptist Church Men's Day The New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls will celebrate Men's Day on Sunday, October 14, during the 10:15 a.m. morning worship service. The guest speaker will be Rev. William Jones of Potter's House Christian Community Church. The Theme is: "Church Men Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" - Colossians 2:6-8. Rev. Harvey L. Kelley, host pastor. Ordination Service for Minister Cozell Ferrell of New Hope Baptist Church will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14th. The New Hope Male Chorus will offer music for this special occasion. The public is cordially invited to attend. For additional information, contact the church at 716/282-8118.

Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting Community Gathering The 3rd Annual Repositioning Gathering will be hosted by its visionary, Pastor C.M. Jenkins, II, and Fellow Kingdom Co-laborers on Wednesday, October 10, through Friday, October 12, 7pm nightly at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry St. For more information call 716-886-1362; Fax 716-886-2103;or email Z I O N M B C B U F FA L O @ gmail.com website www.ZIONMBCBUFFALO.org Rev. C.M. Jenkins, II is Pastor.

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Beyond Star Power: Terrance “Tee-Nyce” Warren

rom time-outs to weekend groundings, our younger and unwise selves have always had to endure some form of punishment. But how many of us have used our time as constructively as Buffalo’s own Terrance “Tee Nyce” Warren? “When I was a kid my mom put me on punishment and when she put me on punishment I had my radio and my favorite musicians were LL Cool J and Michael Jackson, “ says the Willert Park born and bred rapper/actor . Those experiences ultimately led to acting roles in “All Eyez On Me” and the recent BET miniseries “The Bobby Brown Story. " “There was no coming out of the bedroom or watching TV but I was able to listen to my radio. So what I’d do with LL Cool J was I started writing my own rhymes and with Michael Jackson I always used to dance like Michael Jackson.” Confinement with “The King of Pop” and “Mr. Smith” paid off when Warren started rocking the mic in the park. “Everybody was cheering to keep going and that’s how I got my taste of rapping and people really loved it," recalled the Bennett High graduate. "Ever since then, I’ve always wanted to be on every talent show.” Raw talent and persistence have been key components to Warren’s journey which includes appearances on “The Jenny Jones Show,“ “106 & Park,“ “The Mo’Nique Show,” “The Queen Latifah Show” and Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life Tour.” “My uncle was a bodyguard for New Edition so usually when any concert came to Buffalo, I would get up at six or seven o’clock in the morning and I would walk to the arena and would just sit downtown at the Aud and I used to meet people to show them what I got,” explains the father of four of the determination that has marked his career. For the past 16 years, “Tee-Nyce” has toured with Bobby Brown performing the raps on Brown’s songs in concert while also appearing in a key role as a security guard at Whitney Houston’s funeral in “The Bobby Brown Story” clearing up a controversy about Brown’s appearance at her wake. "People get the misconception that Bobby was thrown out of the church when he wasn’t,” says Warren about the film’s sequence. In addition to rapping and acting, the now Atlanta-based Warren is giving back to Buffalo as a motivational speaker for audiences of all ages, urging them never to give up on their dreams as well as targeting bullying in high schools which he’ll be undertaking for next Black History Month. "I used to believe that if I could get a hundred bullies I could change a thousand lives. It’s a one hour and fifteen minute assembly program. One thing I‘ve learned is that it‘s better to give than receive.” “Tee-Nyce” will be appearing at the WUFO Health & Wellness Fair at Lexus Club at Key Bank Center on October 19, where he’ll be performing his empowering song “I Love Myself” where he’ll also have a booth with merchandise and more information. For info on Warren’s motivational speaking contact: ilovemyselfmotivationaltour@gmail.com

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“Drea Sings Nina” at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series Featuring Drea d’Nur Wednesday, October 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm $15 JazzBuffalo presents International vocalist, pianist, and Buffalo native Drea d’Nur. This dynamic vocalist melds jazz, blues, spiritual, protest, R&B, and love songs into powerful pieces that touch the soul. Drea d’Nur is the creator of the musical reviews “The Spirit of Nina Simone”, which was performed at Kleinhans Music Hall, and “Dear Nina: A Sonic Love Letter to Nina Simone”, which was performed at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery to a capacity audience. She has also recorded the highly celebrated CD “Day of d’Nur.” In June of 2018, Drea d’Nur headlined for the Nina Simone Celebration Festival in Simone’s hometown of Tryon, North Carolina. Drea d’Nur’s work has gained national and international praise. Her local work highlights the rich history of Black music and art in Buffalo. She is the 2017 Spark Awards Artist of the Year and has performed overseas, released two independent music projects, produced two short films about Nina Simone, directed a music video, and has album credits on the new Gorillaz album, HUMANZ.

This is a rare opportunity to hear Drea d’Nur perform her much celebrated tribute to Nina Simone: “Drea Sings Nina”. She’ll be joined by her musical friends. This concert is sure to be a powerful and memorable musical experience.

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(Tee Nyce pictured top right and in photo to the left in "The Bobby Brown Story"

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Spontaneous Combustion: Art Meets Jazz Continues Expo68 Art & Design and JazzBuffalo have collaborated to present Spontaneous Combustion: Art Meets Jazz, a new series featuring eleven artists and four jazz performances. The exhibition runs through November 1st at the Expo68 gallery, located at 4545 Transit in the Eastern Hills Mall. The name of the exhibition “Spontaneous Combustion” is inspired by the title of an album released by the late great artist Cannonball Adderley that evokes the spirit of when art meets jazz. The show will feature artworks by Tim Brooks, John Baker, Tom Coyne, Betty Pitts Foster, Enid Edelman, Cashis Green, CherisseLippss, Robin Mols, Shantelle Patton, William Rios, and Gerald Seals.Varietal artworks, inspired by jazz, will consist of paintings, watercolors, sketches, photography and etc. The artists have displayed their artworks in multiple galleries, including the Burchfield Penney Art Center. The remaining scheduled jazz performances are each Thursdays in October from 7 pm to 9 pm. Up next will be the Greg Millar Quartet on October 11, followed by Tim Clarke Soul-Tet on October 18, and ending with The Hot Club of Buffalo on October 25. For further information, visit atexpo68.com or jazzbuffalo.org

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The Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center Presents The 2nd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition Soprano Julia Bullock to Perform in “Free Gift to the Community Concert” Celebrated young soprano Julia Bullock will perform a free concert in the Mary Seaton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. Her appearance is made possible by the Buffalo. Chamber Music Society’s Free Gift to the Community Concert. The gifted classical artist will sing everything from Shubert to Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Albert Hunter.

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he 2nd Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition (AWMC) for the Buffalo Region will be presented on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center Rockwell Hall at 12pm. The event is free and open to the public. The competition is officially open to Buffalo Public Schools, Charter Schools and Private Schools. Interested educators should contact the competition coordinator Paulette D. Harris at (716) 884-2013 or awmcbuffalo@gmail.com August Wilson The AWMC is designed to inspire and educate high school students to use monologues from August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle,” a 10-play cycle that details the complexity of the African American experience in the 20th century. It's designed to provide an intensive learning opportunity to study and practice the art of acting through the work of August Wilson. During the competition students will perform their monologues in front of friends, family and the general public, including a panel of judges. The first and second place students will receive an all-expense-paid trip to New York City for the National finals, which are scheduled to take place in May 2019 at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. The third place winner will serve as an alternate. The three winning students will also receive a cash scholarship. The student winners from the regional competition will receive additional training and rehearsals provided by Paul Robeson Theatre throughout February, March and April. The additional sessions will allow students more time to work with professional actors and gain valuable acting techniques. It is also designed to help prepare the students to compete at the national level in New York City. Kenny Leon and Todd Kreidler of True Colors Theatre Company developed the August Wilson Monologue Competition in 2007 for high school students as a means to preserve the playwright’s legacy and to pass his words to new generations. It’s a national program presented by Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn theaters and hosted in cities throughout the country, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Haven, New York, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Dallas, Greensboro and North Carolina. Our current partners include Buffalo Public Schools, and Ujima Theatre Company Inc. We are seeking sponsorship and additional partners to join us in this effort to continue to sustain the competition. Interested individuals should contact the competition coordinator Paulette D. Harris at (716) 884-2013 you can also email at awmcbuffalo@gmail.com

9 New York Reviewer Cites Acclaimed Actress, Buffalo’s Own Roslyn Ruff’s Role in The Member of The Wedding Acclaimed actress, former Ujima Company theatre member and Buffalo native Roslyn Ruff was cited in the August 11 issue of the New York Times for her role in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of Carson McCuller’s The Member of the Wedding. “Berenice is played by a wondrous Roslyn Ruff,” the Times reviewer wrote. Her character’s delivery in describing the imprint of a great love and how it haunts you for life, he noted, was marked by her “thrumming voice that turns everyday eroticism into something celestial… the theatre is silent with the raptness that descends when we are afforded a blessed 360-degree view of an opaque person’s inner life. The center of a classic play has definitively shifted.” Highlights of Ruff’s career include starring on Broadway in Fences and on off-Broadway in Love, Loss and What I Wore and The Piano Lesson, and Scenes from a Marriage, as well as earned film and television credits for The Help, The Big C, and A Gifted Man.

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DRiS 2K18 STEM Awareness Expo:

MAYOR BROWN PRESENTS THE SEVENTH SEASON OF ‘GAME CHANGERS’ Register Today at buffalony.gov

“When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures”

n Saturday, October 20, the developing Roots in STEM (DRiS) program in collaboration with the Metro Community Development Corporation (CDC) will host “When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures” STEM Awareness Expo for Buffalo area youth in grades K through 12. The event will be held at the Delavan Grider Community Center located at 877 E. Delavan Ave., from 12 – 4pm. Buffalo area youth from all schools, programs, organizations, youth groups and churches will be invited to attend and engage in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) demonstrations, hands-on activities and mini-module building project competitions. Local professional men and women as well as college students in the Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and representatives from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will present and facilitate the activities for the day. There will be a Grand WWMHF Finale Challenge at the end of the event where participants will compete with their completed mini-module. Participants have been invited to dress in their favorite Wakanda (Black Panther) or Hidden Figures character from the syndicated movies. If you are interested in volunteering or participating with the DRiS 2k18 STEM Awareness Expo, using the contact information above, please feel free to call or email for more information about the volunteer meeting and sponsorship opportunities.

The Jesse Clipper American Legion Post #430 Says THANKS! Mayor Byron W. Brown announced last week that registration is now underway for the 7th season of ‘Game Changers’. The free 6 week program that combines basketball training with workshops, including life skills development and mentoring, is scheduled to begin Friday, October 12 and run through November 16. Mayor Brown was joined by a number of partners, including members of the Buffalo Police Department, community police officers and the BPD Neighborhood Engagement Team (BPD NET), Buffalo Peacemakers,the City of Buffalo Department of Community Services, the North East Basketball Club, Buffalo Police Athletic League of Buffalo (PAL), Kids Escaping Drugs, MVP, MBK, Say Yes Buffalo, as well as city youth and representatives from The Delavan Grider Community Center.The upcoming Game Changers program will be held on six consecutive Friday evenings, from 6 to 9 p.m., from October 12, through November 16, at the Delavan/Grider Community Center and The Belle Community Center. Each session will include a “game changing” message, including Public Service, Character Development, Empowered Youth and Peer to Peer. New this year are two parenting engagement workshops, hosted by the Most Valuable Parent (MVP). The Friday night workshops will be offered November 2nd and November 9th.A ll Game Changer participants must register! To register on line, go to buffalony.gov For more information about the Game Changers program, contact the City of Buffalo Department of Community Services at (716) 851-5887.

Masten Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association Provides Financial Support and Scholarships

The Masten Boys & Girls Club Alumni Board of Directors presented the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo with a check for $10,000 in August during ceremonies at the at the Masten Boys & Girls Club, 397 Northland Avenue. Masten Boys & Girls Club alumni from all over the country, including Curtis Aiken, Rob Lanier, Anthony Merriweather, Sheila Brown, Lester Rowe, Jason Rowe, John Thomas, Tina Stafford, Darryl Carter, Garcia Leonard, and Reverend Tony Mathews to name just a few, have often converged locally to show support for what many called their home away from home when they were growing up in Buffalo’s Masten District, and the place to which many attribute their current day success. Current members of the Alumni Association’s Board of directors were on hand to present a check for $10,000 along with two $1,000 scholarships for two current Masten Boys & Girls Club members. The scholarships, funded by the Masten Alumni will be used to help with expenses for college.

he Jesse Clipper American Legion Post#430 would like to thank all of the community leaders, organizations, Legionnaires, family and friends who came out to celebrate our 99th Anniversary celebration & Awards Dinner at Lucarelli’s Banquet Hall September 22, 2018. Three veterans received the 2018 Community Veterans Service Award: Debbera M. Ransom, Commander of AMVET Post 24; Sam Feaster Outreach Coordinator and Community Liaison for the Minority Veteran Program at Buffalo’s Veterans Hospital. WNY Heroes received the 2018 Organization Veterans Service Award. Over two hundred were in attendance. Rev. Dr. James A. Lewis III kept everyone smiling as MC, the Honorable Barbara Miller-Williams Erie County Legislator and a 30-year veteran gave the keynote address. Jackie Gerald gave a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. The Honorable George K. Arthur gave the history of the Jesse Clipper Post #430 and the Jesse Clipper Monument at Michigan & William Street. Master Sergeant THE HEAD TABLE: Photo of the head table: 3rd Vic-Commander Lawrence Davis gave a moving Kanasha Blue, Debbera Ransom, AMVET Post24 Commander, LePOW/MIA presentation. The gionnaire Lawrence Davis, the Honorable Barbara Miller Williams, Honorable NYS Assemblywom- the Honorable Crystal People-Stokes, Commander Elder Paulette an Crystal People-Stokes gave a Woods, Rev. Dr. James Lewis, WNY Heroes- Eric Hutcheson, the brief presentation on the African Honorable George K. Arthur; Sam Feaster Veteran’s Hospital MiAmerican Veterans Monument to nority Liaison/Outreach Coordinator. be built downtown at the Buffalo Naval Park, the 1.2-million-dollar monument has a groundbreaking scheduled for November 9th at 11 a.m. The Colored Musician’s Band including Sabu Adeyola played the entire night. The food was excellent, a good time was had by all. Thank you to our table sponsors: NYS AFL-CIO, Commander Woods, PC Curtis, 2nd VicCommander Hill, 3rdVic-Commander Blue, the Colored Musician Club, Lt Thomas Family, the Woods-Eckles table, the PC Pierce-Civils table, NAACP-AAMC table, the Bobo-F. Davis table, and the Paulk- M. Davis table. Thank you to our ad sponsors: NYS AFL-CIO, County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Mattie’s Restaurant, the R.OM.E. O., Bennet-Wells American legion Post 1780, ECMC, Dayspring Church of God of Prophecy, Judge James McLeod, We Are Woman Warriors, A-Plus Home Health Care Agency LLC, and others. So many other dignitaries: Commissioner Brian McLaughlin, Erie County American Legion Commander Anthony Solina, Fern Beavers, Madeline Scott, Evette Phillip - We Are Buffalo Strong, Henry Jernigan-Commander Bennett-Wells, Derrick Byrd, Rev. Blue, President NAACP just to name a few! THANK YOU TO THE LEGIONNAIRES OF JESSE

CLIPPER POST #430 – GOOD WORK! THANK YOU TO THE COMMUNITY, FAMILY & FRIENDS. THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTING AGENCIES! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

A $100 Essay Contest

Columnist Eva M. Doyle is sponsoring a $100 Essay Contest for adults. The topic is Education in Buffalo: How Can it Be Improved? Participants must choose 5 out of 8 questions to discuss in their essay. The deadline to enter is Saturday, October 27. Prizes are first place $100, second place $50, and third place $25. Completed essays must be sent to ewriter52@aol.com

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CECELIE OWENS: FOR THE LOVE continued

G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation launched its first event where they held a girls’ basketball camp. The event brought out over 90 girls. Since then, Cecelie has helped and touched the lives of over 5,000 girls using her platform in sports. G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation holds several annual events such as the Juneteenth Celebration of Basketball, Girls Sports Foundation Basketball Showcase held at St. Mary’s School of the Deaf, and a round trip to a WNBA Basketball Game. Upon Returning from Newport Beach, CA, Cecelie threw a celebration at Preservation Pub. In attendance were Buffalo’s big names including Mayor Byron Brown, Betty Jean Grant, Judge James McLeod and a host of friends and family. “My greatest experience with The Girls Sports Foundation is the gratitude that I receive from families which encourages me to reach out to alumni of the foundation’s programs and continue to offer mentorship.” Driven by the death of former participant, Shmerea Nailor, who was murdered in 2014, Cecelie says that she’s “driven to continue to mentor and nurture young women of Buffalo” while she has the opportunity. “Everything that the Girls Sports Foundation stood for wasn’t enough to save her, and I’m driven to do more” said Cecelie in reflecting on Shmerea’s death. “I’m really grateful for our volunteer staff, Dorothy Jones, Brenda Jones, Joyce Wilson-Nixon, The City of Buffalo and Mayor Byron Brown, Barbara Miller-Williams, Betty Jean Grant, The Challenger News, Crystal People-Stokes, Community Action Organization (who allowed us to hold our first clinic at the Edward Saunders Center), and the African American Culture Center and the entire population of the City of Buffalo. Cecelie is currently working with The Ralph Wilson, Jr. Foundation to secure additional grant funding. The foundation, she said, “is in full support of the vision and mission of the GSF,” and she is “grateful for the relationship that she’s developed with Mary Wilson and Bridget Niland.” In asking Cecelie what she wants the public to know about her, her response was “I’m passionate about helping young women use sports as an outlet and as an opportunity, I want families to know that they are welcome to be a part of G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation and to also support the foundation, and lastly that the G.I.R.L.S. Sports Foundation is a God given program, meaning that God guides my actions and ambitions and I follow.” You can watch the full video and presentation of the espnW: Women + Sports Summit at http://www.espn.com/espnw/

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large. Smith and Carlos, who had won gold and bronze, respectively, agreed to use their medal wins as an opportunity to highlight the social issues roiling the United States at the time. It was only months after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and protests against the Vietnam War were gaining steam as well. In the lead-up to the Olympics, Smith and Carlos helped organize the Olympic Project for Human Rights, a group that reflected their Black pride and social consciousness. The group saw the Olympic Games as an opportunity to agitate for better treatment of Black athletes and Black people around the world. Its demands included hiring more Black coaches and rescinding Olympic invitations to Rhodesia and South Africa, both of which practiced apartheid. As the American athletes raised their fists, the stadium hushed, then burst into racist sneers and angry insults. Smith and Carlos were rushed from the stadium, suspended by the U.S. team, and kicked out of the Olympic Village for turning their medal ceremony into a political statement. They went home to the United States, only to face serious backlash, including death threats.

“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper

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Our Community Needs to Get Involved in What To Do With Our Public Lands...

e should really be concerned that our communities are not involved in what to do with our public land and development of the waterfront. We fish, boat, swim, hike, and enjoy the outdoors as much or more than other groups. And more than anything else, we do own the waterfront. We live here, we pay taxes, and we have as much right if not more than folks from Clarence and Orchard Park who race through our neighborhoods to get to Canalside. And car ownership should not be a requirement to use a public space. Our waterfront needs greater public transportation access-- particularly Wilkeson Pointe which is completely cut off from those without a car. There will be a public meeting on Nov 19. Black people need to speak up! We cannot leave it up to suburban White folks to decide who gets to enjoy public recreation spaces. A public meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at a yet-to-bedetermined location near the waterfront. For more information, go to www.outerharborbuffalo.com/accessandactivation. We need to organize through the churches, lodges, fraternal and other organizations to make sure we are represented when it comes to Outer Harbor development. Our waterfront is not just for White people. It is for all people-rich poor, young old, able bodied disabled, we have to be at the table. We really need to get the word out-- our people need to participate in where we can bike, walk, fish, -- just look out at the sky and water and relax. We have a right!

Buffalo to Host Live Webcast of the 23rd Anniversary of the Million Man March A live webcast of the 23rd Anniversary of the Million Man March “Holy Day of Atonement Reconciliation and Responsibility” will be held on Sunday, October 14 in Buffalo at the Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont Ave. Doors open at 12 Noon. For the first time in history the Million Man March Anniversary will take place in Detroit, Michigan, at the newly named Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, previously known as Chene Park. On October 14, thousands of Muslims from the Nation of Islam (NOI), family members, friends and supporters are expected to converge in the city, which will be a home- Minister Louis Farrakhan coming for the 88- year Islamic movement. This October marks the 23rd Anniversary of the Million Man March and Holy Day of Atonement. The mosque community as well as residents of the City of Detroit are very excited about the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Nation of Islam returning to the city of its founding. The event is expected to take place with weekend long activities starting on Friday, October 12- Sunday, October 14. The keynote address by Min. Farrakhan will take place on Sunday, October 14.

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Election 2018

Erie County Dems Endorse Letitia James for New York State Attorney General Erie County Democrats have unanimously endorsed New York City Public Advocate Letitia James for New York State Attorney General. “Letitia James will make history as New York’s first AfricanAmerican Attorney General, and we are excited to be a part of that great milestone,” Democratic Chairman Jeremy J. Zellner said. “Her work as the second-highest ranking elected official in New York City speaks for itself, and Tish James will continue to be a fierce advocate as the people’s lawyer on behalf of all New Yorkers. She will fight back against Trump Administration policies that imperil our economy and the rights of our citizens. We could not be in better hands,” Zellner said. James won the Democratic primary amidst an outstanding field of candidates, including Buffalo’s own Leecia Eve. Local Democrats nominated Eve at last May’s state convention and endorsed her in the primary. “We were and remain excited about Leecia’s future with our party, and we will always be proud of the Eve family and all they have done for our region and our state,” Zellner said. “But as we look toward November, there is only once choice for Attorney General, and that is Tish James.” “Letitia James has an extraordinary record on behalf of the people of New York City, and she’s the fighter we need at a time when the Trump Administration is threatening so many of our civil liberties and the future of our state,” said Democratic Party Vice Chair Arthur O. Eve, Jr. “She ran a hard-fought race, and now it’s time for Democrats to pull together and win in November.” James, the first Black woman to hold citywide office in New York City, served on City Council for a decade, representing parts of Brooklyn. She earned her law degree at Howard University and was elected Public Advocate in 2013.

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THE BILLS REPORT

continued Mariota in the pocket for the most part and not letting him make big plays with his legs. We cut down on missed tackles and must continue to tackle better.” Tennessee Titans all pro outside linebacker Brian Orakpo said, “The Bills came out with a great scheme and we did a terrible job of stopping run. It was a defensive struggle and turnovers were a key in determining a winner today.” When asked about 2009 draft (I thought for sure like most draft experts that Orakpo was coming to Buffalo instead we picked Aaron Mabin) Mabin turned out to be too small as an edge rusher and only lasted a few years in the NFL. It was another sorry first round draft pick setting us back a few years. Orakpo confirmed meeting with Buffalo and said, “It was one of the teams I met with then and things happened. I’ve had a solid career so far and Buffalo has a nice organization with a lot of bright spots and a good future with guys like Jerry Hughes, Lorenzo Alexander, and an up and coming quarterback. I know those guys personally and they bring it all the time.” Josh Allen was 10 of 19 pass attempts for 82 yards. The Bills must return to a ground and pound style of offense with plenty of carries for Chris Ivory and LeSean McCoy in order for them to have a chance at winning games the rest of the season. I had my doubts about Chris Ivory signing in the spring, but he is proving to have something left in the gas tank. He’s a bruising style running back that loves to run into and over defenders. Ivory just appeared in his 100th NFL game and that’s quite remarkable for a bruising style running back. I thought Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll should have given him the ball many more times against green Bay a week ago. We are moving forward and the Bills travel to Houston to play the Texans in what should be a ground and pound type game in order to keep Jadeveon Clowney and J.J. Watt off of Josh Allen. The Texans offensive line is suspect and the Bills edge rushers could have a big day. I must admit, for signing a Punter that has never punted in an NFL game and has 14 punts inside opponents 20 yard line, while only one for a touchback leading the league in that category, is quite remarkable. I see the Bills pulling an upset 14-13 in a hotly contested game. Follow me on Twitter: georgeradney@georgeradney Facebook, thechallengernews.com and brownandallen.com

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LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE In the Matter of a Custody/ Visitation Proceeding SUMMONS WITH NOTICE File No. 228248 Docket No. V-04948-18 V-04949 MARIA GRANT Petitioner -- against – TYLER B. LAY, Respondent. ACTION FOR CUSTODY TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to respond to the claim for the relief sought by the Petitioner by serving a Notice of Appearance on Petitioner’s counsel at the address set forth below or by appearing at the Erie County Family Court at One Niagara Plaza, Buffalo, New York, on the 14th day of November 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Part 13 in front of Court Attorney Referee Tracey A. Kassman, ESQ. If you fail to respond or appear a Judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in this Notice. On your failure to appear as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Dated: September 14, 2018 Buffalo, New York Anthony Chabala, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner C onvention Tower, Suite 1102 43 Court Street Buffalo, New York 14202 (716) 909-9131 TAKE NOTICE THAT: (a) The nature of this action is to procure a Judgment of CUSTODY of the parties’ children pursuant to Article 6 of the Family Court Act of the State of New York. This action is brought in the County of ERIE because of Petitioner’s residence.

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Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls seeks to fill more than 100 positions LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF ERIE BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST WILLIAM D. MALDOVAN, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL J. METLAK AKA MICHAEL METLAK, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 17, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Erie County Foreclosure Alcove, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202 on October 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM premises known as 323 KNOWLTON AVENUE, KENMORE AKA BUFFALO, NY 14217. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Kenmore, Town of Tonawanda, County of Erie and State of New York. Section 78.25, Block 3 and Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $152,517.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index # 803739/2016 . Anne E. Joynt, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

LEGAL NOTICE Bids Westminiser Commons Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the Westminster Commons Project on 10/17/18 at 2:00pm. Please fax bids (716-8224367) or email (bids@rpoakhill.com) prior to 2:00 pm. Select packages reopened for bidding include the following scopes of work: steel, waterproofing, roofing, flooring, landscaping & fencing work. Note that not all scopes are open for bidding, only the packages listed. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange or can be purchased at Avalon Printing, (P: 716-995-7777). This project is open shop. ***W/M/ DBE participation is encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE Bids Bflo. History Museum Portico Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the Restoration of the Buffalo History Museum Portico Project on October 16th at 11:00 am. Please fax bids (716-8224367) or email (mkiener@rpoakhill. com) prior to 11:00 am. There will be no scheduled pre-bid meeting. The scope of work includes masonry restoration work, window and door restoration work, minor demolition, and roofing work, etc. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange or can be purchased at Avalon Printing, (P: 716-995-7777). This project is PREVAILING WAGE. ***W/M/DBE participation is encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE

Name Change

Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Supreme Court, Erie County, on the 18th day of September 2018, under Index No: 803808/2018, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Erie County Clerk, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of JAMIR MARCELLUS SMITH. My present address is 820 East Robinson St., Apt. 5, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. I was born on December 17, 2010 in Amherst, New York. My present name is Jamir Marcellus Grayson.

Macerich's Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA will host a free job fair on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 4 – 6 p.m. In preparation for the busy holiday season, Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA has more than 20 retailers looking to fill more than 100 job openings, including full, parttime and seasonal positions. The job fair will be held inside the mall near entrance six and Saks OFF 5th. Interested applicants should dress professionally, bring several copies of their resumes and prepare for potential on-thespot interviews with retailers. Participating stores conducting on-site interviews include: • Aeropostale • ASICS • Claire’s • Cole Haan • DAVIDsTEA • Dough Life • Guess? • Janie & Jack • Johnston & Murphy • Loft Outlet • Oakley • Old Navy • Polo Ralph Lauren • Saks OFF 5th • Samsonite • Zales The New York State Department of Labor will also be onsite to assist applicants. They will be providing access to laptops for applicants to complete online applications during the job fair.

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LEGAL NOTICE Bids Erie County Department of Senior Services is interested in starting a restaurant dining pilot program for Older Adults in Erie County. The Department would like to partner with locally owned establishments within Erie County that would be willing to work together to offer nutritious, well balanced menu items at a cost to be assumed by the Department of Senior Services. The Department wishes to provide Dine- In breakfast, lunch and dinner options to program participants, though all 3 options do not need to be provided at each location. Interested restaurant owners/ managers are asked to provide a letter of interest including their contact information and location and provide a current menu with prices to Christine McKenzie at 858-6046 or Christine. McKenzie@erie.gov by Oct. 12.

Java Application Services Specialist The Information Technology Exchange Center at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Java Application Services Specialist. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

Admissions Advisor The Admissions Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Admissions Advisor. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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WEDNESDAY OCT. 10

THURSDAY OCT. 12

Prenatal Class: A one-session class to prepare expectant parents for childbearing and parenting, 6 to 9 p.m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St. To register, 278-4433.

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

Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m.

“Dance is for everybody…”

-Alvin Ailey

On Going Community Dance Classes MONDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 10 a.m. – 12 noon; FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 WEDNESDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11 a.m. - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702. THURSDAYS Line Dance Classes with Willa Jackson, Instructor, 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Schilleri Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee st. 895-2727. FRIDAYS Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance Classes Every Friday 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E.Ferry Ernestine, Instructor Chicago Steppin’: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAYS Mike's Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 to 1 PM, Saturdays, Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave. 716-380-5100 class is $5

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THURSDAY OCT. 11 Book Launch: About Face a new book by author Dawn Nicole release event, book signing and author showcase 5-8pm Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson. Info www.dawn-nicole. com

Biking in Buffalo Calendar East Side Bike Club “We Keep It Rollin” Every Saturday Meet 11:30 am MLK Park @ the MLK HeadRide 12 Noon esbcbuffalo@gmail.com Every Friday and Tuesday Bike Fixing Workshops Accepting Kids from 6 years and up Friday’s 9am -12pm Tuesday’s 4pm-7pm at 2516 Bailey (in rear) Info call 831747-4064 or 716 316-7523 Slow Roll Buffalo “Rolling with Neighborhoods Connecting Communities” October 13 Dr. Lydia T. Wright Bike Stampede 2 1pm – 4pm Dr. Lydia T. Wright School #89 106 Appenheimer Ave October 15 Community Beer Works Meet at 5pm Ride at 6pm 520 7th Street October 22 Ukrainian Civic Center 205 Military Road Meet at 5pm Ride at 6pm October 29 Flying Bison Brewery 840 Seneca Street Meet at 5pm Ride at 6pm

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566. SATURDAY OCT. 13 “The Best Kept Secret in Medicine: The African American Guide to Health and Healing” Presented by Kathleen Richardson 4-6 p.m. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. Free and open to the public. CAOWNY Better Schools Better Neighborhood Conference: 8:30a.m. – 2p.m. East High School 830 Northhampton St. Free. Breaking The Silence Against Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence: 3-7 p.m. Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 7091 E. Delavan Ave., hosted by Truee Queens Mentoring Ministries; $20; vendors welcome, call 994-3198; or register on Eventbrite Too Precious For This World 2nd Annual Walk: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Delaware Park, 34 Parkside Ave. next to basketball courts $35 registration adults; $27 teams/ groups; $10 kids; www.active. com or www.toopreciousforthisworld.com TUESDAY OCT. 16 UNYTS Blood Drive: EOC, 555 Ellicott St., 10 a.m. – 2p.m. 512-7940 to schedule appointment. SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

WEDNESDAY OCT. 17

WEDNESDAY OCT. 24

Free “Community Cooking Classes” at Delavan Grider Community Center:877 East Delavan Ave. from 5:30-7p.m. Holiday Cooking and Baking classes. Pre-register 896-7021 and for more info email foodlink716@gmail.com

Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School, at M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

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

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566. THURSDAY OCT. 18

THURSDAY OCT. 25 Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m. SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m. The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566. FRIDAY OCT. 19 Minister Wives & Widows of Buffalo Sponsoring Open Mic 7-9pm 400 Northampton.SAT SATURDAY OCT. 20 City Wide Children’s Music Concert: 6 p.m. Bethlehem Missionary Baptist 165 Doat St. “When Wakanda Meets Hidden Figures” STEM Expo: free event grades K-12 featuring demonstrations, activities, building competitions; noon – 4 p.m., Delavan Grider Center, 877 E. Delavan 896-7021. (Come dressed as your favorite Wakanda or Hidden Figures character).

Mayor Byron W. Brown Invites You to Tour Buffalo Fire Houses

FIRE PREVENTION & SAFETY MONTH 2018

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS! Wednesday, October 10, 2018 ENGINE 2 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Elmwood and Virginia

Saturday, October 13, 2018

ENGINE 36 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Hertel and Elmwood

ENGINE 33 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Fillmore and Buell

Saturday, October 20, 2018

ENGINE 31 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Bailey and Doat BYRON W. BROWN Mayor of Buffalo

WILLIAM RENALDO Fire Commissioner

FREE SMOKE DETECTORS, Fire House Tours, Children’s Activities & More!

ENGINE 3 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Broadway and Monroe

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 ENGINE 28 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Lovejoy and Gold

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OUTSTANDING! The Buffalo Association of Black Social Worker’s hosted their 4th Annual Scholarship & Legends Luncheon September 15 at the Buffalo Marriott HARBORFRONT. Cedric L. Alexander, Psy.D. Deputy Mayor-City of Rochester, was the keynote speaker. Five of the city’s most outstanding citizens were presented with awards. Pictured left to right are awardees Candace S. Moppins Executive Director-Delavan Grider Community Center and Tafadzwa Chienza Coordinator of Foster Care & Adoption, Buffalo Urban League; keynote speaker Cedric L. Alexander; awardees Cedric Holloway founder of Omega Mentoring Program, Buffalo City Challenger Community News • thec hallengernews.com •May 9, 2018 Judge James A.W. McLeod and Rubie Carlis-McKelvey, School Psychologist; and Vernice S. Norman, President of the Buffalo Chapter of National Association of Black Social Workers. Congratulations! Challenger Photo

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