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Sandra J. Simon Appointed New Director of Special Projects and Education Initiatives
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andra J. Simon has joined Mayor Lovely A. Warren’s Senior Management Team as the newly appointed Director of Special Projects and Education Initiatives. In her new role, Simon will work to advance Mayor Warren’s agenda of providing better educational opportunities for the citizens of Rochester, including such projects as the Mayor’s 3-to-3 initiative. Simon will work closely with the Rochester City School District and other agencies that primarily promote education, especially those that concentrate on the formative years of kindergarten through grade 6. She will also spearhead special projects and programs as assigned by the Mayor. “I’m very pleased to have Sandra Simon join my management team,” said Mayor Warren. “Sandra’s longstanding dedication and service to the Rochester community make her the consummate public servant and her commitment to fairness and equality will ensure that she will work on behalf of all city residents. I have no doubt that the outstanding work she has done for us for the past 12 years will continue in her new role, and that our citizens will benefit from her efforts.” Simon first joined the City of Rochester in September 2006, where she worked in the Purchasing Department as the MWBE Officer. She held this position for 8 years. Most recently, she served as the City’s Affirmative Action/EEO/Diversity and Inclusion/ADA Officer in the Bureau of Human Resource Management, a role she assumed in 2014. Prior to her employment with the City of Rochester, Simon held positions with the American Red Cross, RTS and the Center for Dispute Settlement, where she achieved the status of Certified Mediator and Arbitrator for the 7th Judicial District of the N.Y. State Unified Court System.
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AROUND TOWN Sankofa Theatre Festival The 11th annual Sankofa Theatre Festival ends Sept. 8, in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts Admission nightly is $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Mood MakersBooks, Village Gate, 274 N. Goodman St., or at https://www.muccc.org
National Black MBA Mixer
The Natioal Black MBA Association Inc. of Western New York will host a Mixer on Monday, September 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Bliss Desert and Wine Bar, 320 East Avenue in Rochester. The event is free. An MBA degree is not required to attend this event.
Black Physicians Gala
The Black Physicians Network of Greater Rochester will host their third annual Starlight Gala on Saturday, September 8 from 6-11 p.m. at the Locus Hall Country Club. Tickets are $175 per person. For more info Gina A. Cuyler, M.D. , (585)3081088 or go to www.blackphysiciansnetwork.org
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As the new Director of Special Projects and Education Initiatives, Simon replaces Allen Williams, who left the role to pursue other opportunities.
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• Six-hour FREE daily program for city children who turn 3 by December 1st (Restrictions apply) • Healthy breakfast and lunch • Language, social and self-help skills to be ready for school • Educational field trips • Indoor/outdoor play and naptime • Instructional program taught by certified teachers • Available at schools and community agencies in the city • Free monthly RTS bus passes for parents
Universal Pre-K programs also available for all city 4-year-olds.
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Writer's Paradise
n Saturday, September 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. area writers will convene at Writers & Books, 740 University Ave for ‘Writer’s Paradise,’ an event designed for new and aspiring writers interested in learning about the various forms of writing from experienced writers—all while networking with local authors and publishers. Four Rochester-based writers with published work have been selected to facilitate the following workshops at the event: •The Art of Journaling by Nancy Steinkamps, founder of Wisdom Writing. •The Five Types of Writers by Ebony Nicole Smith, an author, publisher and founder of Exclusively4Clergy, where she serves as a writing coach to clergy members. •How to Write a Novel by Corey Tanksley, founder of Rochester Black Authors Expo (RBAE) and author. •Corporate/Business Writing by Jennifer Rodibaugh, a corporate communication professional. CaTyra Polland, Coordinator of Writer's Paradise and the founder of Polland Enterprises, LLC, is an editor and author. S Tickets for Writer’s Paradise are $55 and can be found on Eventbrite Polland Enterprises, LLC. is offering 4 free tickets to local college students interested in attending the event. Free tickets for college
students can be redeemed by sending an email to Polland@PollandLLC. com.
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AREA BRIEFS
WE ENDORSE... BLACK HISTORY STUDIES... LEECIA EVE IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL!
"WOMAN OF THE YEAR" Yvette Johnson and grandson.
Arrest Made in Grape Street Double Murder But Investigation Continues Kenyatta. Austin, 25, also known as “Manny,” has been indicted by a grand jury for the double murder on Grape Street July 2 that took the life of 54-year-old Yvette Johnson and her 17-month old grandson, Kyrie Johnson. Austin pleaded not guilty. He was arraigned on murder, assault and other charges and held without bail. Mayor Brown thanked the community and community organizations for its help and authorities credited residents with helping lead to the arrest, but said the investigation into the shooting continues. “We believe there were others involved,” said Erie County DA Attorney John Flynn. On July 26 two other men were shot outside the same Grape Street home. Police describe both Grape street shootings as “gang related.” Mrs. Johnson was a mother of three and grandmother of six. The Police Department’s confidential tip line is 847-2255.
Don't Forget To Vote Thursday September 13Th Primary Election Day!
UMOJA Presents 2018 Woman of the Year ! On Sunday September 9 UMOJA presents the 2018 Woman of the Year Patricia A. Elliott-Patton aka Queen Akilah YOHE-Ra with music by Sabu’s Oasis featuring Drea D’Nur and hosted by Samuel L. Radford III. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at CAO Alphonso Rafi Greene Jr. Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave. (corner of Glenwood). For more information call Brother Bill Peoples at (716)533-6283.
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he race for state attorney general has been described as the most important choice facing New York voters in the Thursday, September 13th Primary. Next Thursday, September 13th, we have a unique opportunity to vote for the most prepared, qualified and experienced candidate running for this coveted position, Leecia Eve. The daughter of two amazing public servants – former Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve and educator and woman’s rights advocate Constance Eve, Leecia, a graduate of Harvard Law School, has years of experience in government and a deep, lifelong, unwavering commitment to public service. Articulate and knowlContinued Page 7
JUMAANE WILLIAMS WILL BE A TRUE “PEOPLE’S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR!”
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e have been watching Jumaane Williams since he first declared his run for lieutenant governor. Williams, a seasoned NYS Councilman for 9 years, is a true progressive/activist who is “running to be the independent voice we need in Albany.” He sees his role, if elected, as being a voice of the people and making sure the governor and elected officials are accountable. His platform includes accessible healthcare, protection of women’s rights, immigrants, LGB&Q communities and immigrants, affordable housing, quality education, voting rights protection and protecting communities from Continued Page 7
JUDGE DEBRA L. GIVENS IS QUALIFIED AND DESERVING TO BE A COUNTY COURT JUDGE!
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ity Court Judge Debra L. Givens is running for County Court. A graduate of UB Law School, and an attorney for some 30 years ,she was first appointed to City Court 15 years ago by then Mayor Anthony Masiello. She had to run to keep her seat after that, and has done so successfully ever since. She’s now running for County Court, and her experience and community involvement makes her a perfect candidate for this position. Rated Well Qualified by the Bar Association of Erie County, Judge Givens is a veteran and seasoned criminal court judge who has presided over Continued Page 7
63rd Senate Race Profiles
TIM KENNEDY
What do you see as the most pressing issue facing the district and how do you plan to address it in terms of solutions? By far the most pressing issue we’re facing is the challenge of creating equal opportunities across all corners of our community, and making sure all Western New Yorkers have access to a better future. Whether it’s through concepts like community schools or projects like the Northland Workforce Training Center, which will train the advanced manufacturing workers of tomorrow, we’re working to make sure everyone has the resources and tools needed to succeed. We’re making progress, but our work is far from finished. Why should the community vote for you? Growing up, my parents instilled the importance of faith, family, and community in my siblings and me at an early age. My mother is a nurse, and she inspired me to start my career in occupational therapy. I spent a decade helping critically injured children and seniors get back on their feet, and through my work as a state senator, I’m still doing what I love: helping people. Continued Page 7
SHAQURAH ZACHERY
What do you see as the most pressing issue facing the district and how do you plan to address it in terms of solutions? I believe that the most pressing issue we face as a district is having a Senator that does not represent the concerns and needs of the district as a whole. We deserve representation that is courageous enough and concerned enough to always act in the best interest of all the people of our district. In lying silent on major issues like the deaths at the Holding Center and the high level of crime in our communities, we currently have leadership that has failed us and has ignored the concerns and needs of the people. Why should the community vote for you The community should vote for me because I’m here to truly represent the needs of the community. As an independent Democrat, I’m not beholden to the party bosses or corporations or lobbyists like my opponent is. I pledge to always represent the best interest of the community, and to not ignore and overlook our concerns and needs. Being from the community, my perspective and life experiences give me a clear understanding of the issues facing our community. As an attorney, I possess the
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The Great Sphinx of Giza
1.The human race is of African origin. The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans (or homo sapiens) were excavated at sites in East Africa. Human remains were discovered at Omo in Ethiopia that were dated at 195,000 years old, the oldest known in the world. 2.Africans were the first to organize fishing expeditions 90,000 years ago. At Katanda, a region in northeastern Zaïre (now Congo). 3.Africans were the first to engage in mining 43,000 years ago. In 1964 a hematite mine was found in Swaziland in the Ngwenya mountain range. 4.Africans pioneered basic arithmetic 25,000 years ago. The Ishango bone is a tool handle with notches carved into it found in the Ishango region of Zaïre (now called Congo) near Lake Edward. The bone tool was originally thought to have been over 8,000 years old, but a more sensitive recent dating has given dates of 25,000 years old 5.Africans mummified their dead 9,000 years ago. A mummified infant was found in south western Libya. The technique predates the earliest mummies known in Ancient Egypt by at least 1,000 years. 6. Africans carved the world’s first colossal sculpture 7,000 or more years ago. The Great Sphinx of Giza was fashioned with the head of a man combined with the body of a lion. 7.The first Great Pyramid of Giza, the most extraordinary building in history, was a staggering 481 feet tall – the equivalent of a 40-storey building. It was made of 2.3 million blocks of limestone and granite, some weighing 100 tons. “Our history did not begin in chains. It will not end in chains.”
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n the morning of September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 inmates— predominantly black and Puerto Rican—took over the state prison at Attica, New York. Four days later 29 of them lay dead, cut down in a hail of bullets fired by New York State Police, sheriffs and corrections officers. Governor Nelson Rockefeller gave the order. President Richard Nixon cheered them on. In the aftermath, the surviving prisoners were subjected to hideous torture and later charged with a total of 1,300 crimes. Among these were kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment based on taking prison guards hostage, ten of whom were gunned down by Rockefeller’s stormtroopers when they retook the prison. Rockefeller never visited Attica to deal with the prisoners' grievances. For many years, Democratic and Republican administrations in Albany, along with the courts, covered up much of the truth of what took place at Attica, assisted by the same press that peddled the lie that the prisoners shot the guards. A significant part of that shroud has been peeled back by Heather Ann Thompson in her recent book, Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy. For millions around the world, Attica became a potent symbol of rebellion against brutal repression—and a stark emblem of racist state murder. To this day it continues to inspire struggles against the racist degradation of Black people inside and outside of prison walls. Attica was an explosion waiting to happen. The 2,200 men warehoused in a facility built for 1,600 were routinely beaten by guards, locked in cells 16 hours a day, rationed one sheet of toilet paper daily, one bar of soap a month and one shower per week—even in the heat of summer. Among the main grievances was censorship of reading materials—no newspapers, very few books, and nothing at all to read in Spanish. Hours after the revolt began, L.D. Barkley, a 21-year-old Black Panther Party member imprisoned for violating parole by driving without a license, read out the prisoners’ powerful declaration: “We are men! We are not beasts and we do not intend to be beaten or driven as such.” The prisoners called for the minimum wage for prison work (they were paid slave wages of between 20 cents and one dollar per day), accompanied by an end to censorship and restrictions on political activity, religious freedom, rehabilitation, education and decent medical care. The main demand was amnesty for participating in the rebellion, along with “speedy and safe transportation out of confinement, to a Non-Imperialist country.” Most likely in mind was Cuba or Algeria. Because his negligence resulted in 39 deaths, Rockefeller is potentially just as guilty of crimes at Attica as those guards who pulled the triggers for him. The New York State Special Commission on Attica, the McKay Commission, called this event "the bloodiest one-day encounter between Americans since the Civil War, with the exception of the Indian massacres in the late nineteenth century."
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WE SUPPORT SENATOR TIM KENNEDY
“Tim Kennedy is delivering for our community. He’s fighting to bring jobs to Buffalo, delivering funding for the Central Terminal and working to make childcare more affordable.”
Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes
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HEALTH MATTERS
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“100 Years Later, Where are We The Health Benefits Eating Lentils With Sickle Cell” is Topic of Victorian of Lentils (a bean) is very inexwith big health benefits: Luncheon & Tea Keynote Speaker pensive •Lentils are high in protein
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Victorian Luncheon & Tea with a Flare of Fashion will be held on September 15 from 1- 4 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church St. This 8th annual “Victorian Tea” was the brain child of Dr. Catherine Collins and supports the Women’s Health Radio Show on AM 1400 and other health programs for women. Tickets are $50, and $75 for Angel Tickets. Make checks payable to Victorian Committee. The guest speaker will be Dr. Cas- Dr. Cassandra Dobson sandra Dobson. Her topic: “100 Years Later Where Are We With Sickle Cell Disease: How Long Do We Wait?” Dr. Cassandra Dobson is currently an Associate Professor at Lehman College and Director of Undergraduate education. She has held many positions among them: Senior clinical preceptor, Clinical Instructor, Home Care Nurse, Clinical Care Coordinator, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, Quality Management Analyst in Research. She completed a post doctorate in Epidemiology and Public Health, at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University. She has worked extensively in the field of Sickle Cell Anemia. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Concerned Medial Professionals. Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network and their Vice President. She has received acknowledgments for her work with sickle cell disease from many organizations.
Weed-Killing “WHO CARES FOR THE Chemical Discovered CAREGIVER?” In Breakfast Foods The Women’s Fellowship of First Shiloh Baptist Church invites the public to “Who Cares For The Caregiver?” on Saturday, September 15, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in the Echols Fellowship Hall, First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St. The event will feature a morning of presentations on support and available assistance for Caregivers. Community members will share Caregivers’ Stories, And experts from Erie County Senior Services, Parent Network of WNY and Roswell Park Institute will provide information on available assistance for Caregivers.There is no admission charge. This event is open to the public. Rev. Jonathan R. Staples, Senior Pastor. Sis. Yvonne Hargrave is Chairperson of Women’s Fellowship For More Information Contact First Shiloh Baptist Church at 716.847.6555.
Tests by a nonprofit environmental group found traces of a weed-killing chemical in Cheerios and dozens of other breakfast and snack foods. The Environmental Working Group tested 45 samples of various foods made from oats grown in fields sprayed with the herbicide. The chemical has been linked to cancer, the group says. Federal regulators maintain that is not likely. The elevated levels were found in foods including Cheerios, Quaker Oats, a variety of KIND granola clusters, Cracklin’ Oat Bran and others. Critics of the chemical point to a 2015 decision by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer to declare the chemical a probable carcinogen. General Mills, which makes Cheerios, said its products are safe and “without question” meet regulatory levels.
•Lentils help to reduce blood cholesterol. Lowering your cholesterol levels reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke by keeping your arteries clean. •Stabilizes blood sugar. Mixing lentils with rice (in a 5050 combination) caused blood glucose to drop by 20 percent according to a recent study. And with potatoes dropped blood sugar by 35 percent. •Low in fat with minimal carbs •Great source of folate and magnesium, which are big contributors to heart health. •Lentils helps prevent constipation and other digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis. •Lentils increase steady, slowburning energy due its fiber and complex carbohydrates. Lentils are also a good source of iron, which transports oxygen throughout your body and is key to energy production and metabolism. •Low in calories and contain virtually no fat.
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FAITH & FAMILY
“A Royal Evening of Jazz at Metro”
The United Methodist Men & Women of Metropolitan UM Church will sponsor “A Royal Evening of Jazz at Metro” with the Charles Reedy Band on Friday, September 14 from 7 - 10 p.m. at Metropolitan UM Church, located at 657 Best Street. Please join us for a royal evening of food, good music, and great fellowship. Cost is only $20 in advance and $22 at the door. Tickets are available, please contact the church office, (716) 891-5652. Lynelle Reed and Clarence Perry, III are co-chairs. The Pastor is Angela Stewart, Sr.
Deacons’ Alliance 42 Annual Banquet The Deacons’ Alliance 42nd Banquet will be held Friday September 14 at The redeeming Life Center 107 Verplank St. ( Cold Spring COGIC) with speaker Pastor Frank Bostick of Pilgrim Baptist Church. For tickets call Sis. Gayles by Tues. Sept. 11th at 885-6348 or Bro. Wiley 830-7803. Your support helps us to carry out the mission of Camp Woodside, which is to provide a beautiful country setting for Christian instruction, camping, fellowship and sports activities.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Health Fair! The Health Ministry of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church is having a Health Fair on September 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church , 965 Delaware Ave. The focus is to promote good health and eliminate disease. Health screenings, health information, flu shots, refreshments, prizes and gift bags will be provided. Please joint and increase your knowledge in disease prevention. All our welcome.
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ST. JOHN’S AME CHURCH NEWS •Black Tie Dinner- St. John’s AME Church Lay Organization will host a Black Tie Dinner on Friday, September 7, at the Doubletree by Hilton, 401 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY at 7p.m. donation is $50. •Stewards Annual Day- St. John’s AME Church Steward Board will present Stewards Annual Day on Sunday, September 9 at 11a.m. at the church. •Grandma, Grandpa Recognition Day- St. John’s AME Church Steward Board will celebrate Grandma and Grandpa Recognition Day on Sunday, September 9 at the church during 11a.m. service. For more information, please call the church 2856432. St. John AME Church is located at 917 Garden Ave., Niagara Falls, NY. Rev. Dion S. Greer Sr., M. Div., is Pastor.
New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, to Celebrate 36th Pastoral Anniversary On Sunday, September 9, the New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, NY will celebrate the 36th Pastoral Anniversary of Reverend Harvey L. Kelley and First Lady Mrs. Dorothy Kelley. Our guest speaker during the 10:15 a.m. worship service will be Rev. Arthur Todd, Pastor of Grace Community Ministries of Niagara Falls. The public is cordially invited to attend. For additional information, contact the church at 282-8118.
Full Gospel Baptist Church International Western New York District To Host Leadership Empowerment Training Session WNY District Overseer, Dr. James A. Lewis III, proudly announces the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship’s WNY District Leadership Conference to be held September 28 and 29, hosted at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street. This training session presents an opportunity for fellowship, spiritual growth and development, and is open to everyone in or outside of the Full Gospel Family. Registration is $15 for adults and $5 for youth 17 and under. Registration includes lunch. The registration deadline is September 20.
We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word,
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63rd Senate Race Profiles continued KENNEDY
My wife and I are raising our three kids here, and they all attend Buffalo Public Schools, because we believe in this city and its potential. I’m committed to this community and the people I represent. What are you going to do new and different if reelected? If reelected, my goal is to help the Democratic Conference take control of the State Senate, with the first African American woman, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, as the Majority Leader. Because our conference is currently in the minority, we often have limited control over what bills come to the floor for a vote, and we have to fight that much harder for our share of fair funding for schools and transportation resources. If I’m able to help the Democrats regain the Majority, Western New York would see real results, and movement on issues that matter to people across the 63rd district.
ZACHERY
skills and professional experience to be a true advocate for the community and help bring about changes in legislation.
What are you going to do new and different if reelected? What I will do differently, is actually communicate with voters on an ongoing basis. I will hold meetings in the community to provide open forums for the community to come together to discuss and resolve issues. In addition, unlike my opponent, I will not accept corporate and lobbyists contributions allowing them to influence my voting. I will always act in the best interest of the people and will always put our district first. I will not give resources to entities outside our district and will create new opportunities and advocate for resources that will directly benefit the people and businesses in our district.
Endorsements LEECIA
edgeable, she best describes herself as “the most prepared and experienced” person running to serve as “the people’s lawyer.” The New York Times recently called her “impressive “ and encouraged her to remain in politics. But Leecia is ready to serve now! And she is more than capable! Next Thursday, on Primary Election Day September 13th, Join us in going to the polls to vote with pride for the best candidate running in the race for attorney general - Leecia Eve!
GIVENS
thousands of cases that have come into city court. Her experience makes her a perfect candidate to fill this vacancy on the county court bench. Judge Givens possesses the sensitivity, knowledge and understands the inner workings of the community that she’s going to be presiding over. That will be a real plus for this community. But it can’t happen without your vote! Please join us at the polls next Thursday, September 13th and vote for -for experience, quality and diversity on- the. County Court Bench!” Vote for Debra L. Givens, Erie County Court Judge!
WILLIAMS
gun violence. Jumaane is an experienced politician and has run an impressive race with strong support from his Brooklyn base. Join us in voting for Jumaane Williams for Lieutenant governor on Primary Election Day, Thursday, September 13th.
“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
ABSENTEE VOTING
The Erie County Board of Elections announced that their office will be open for absentee voting for the Thursday, September 13th Primary Election from 9a.m. to 5p.m. each working day up to and including Wednesday, September 12th. EXTENDED HOURS FOR ABSENTEE VOTING In addition, the office will be open extended hours for absentee voting on:Tuesday, September 4th until 7p.m. Thursday, September 6th until 7p.m. Saturday, September 8th 9a.m. to Noon Tuesday, September 11th until 7p.m. The last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot is Wednesday, September 12th. A list of candidates and an absentee ballot application can be found on their website: www.elections.erie.gov.Call the Absentee Ballot Department at 716-858-7818 if you have any questions.
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Royal Rockettes Street Battle Competition and Summer Showcase a Hit! Dancing Dolls Star Daija Is Celebrity Host and Judge !
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he Royal Rockettes Street Battle Competition and Summer Showcase was held to a full house at the gymnasium of the Northwest Buffalo Community Center on Saturday September 1. This new and high energy dance competition was fueled by music from DJ Iceberg, with an incredible and youthful line up of experienced judges. Celebrity host and judge Daija (pictured left) from Dancing Dolls (from TV show “Bring It)” as well as Danielle Simmons , founder of Never Miss Dance Team at Hilbert College, Jarron Mortimer founder of Xquizit Movers Step Team at Buffalo State College and Amaya Walker, a member of Center Stage Dance Company. The fans cheered when Daija of Dancing Dolls came to the stage and the Royal Rockettes were proud to bring the 17-year old Mississippi native and dancing sensation to Buffalo for the very first time. “We brought in Daija from Dancing Dolls because she is an influential and inspiring member of our dance community who is intelligent and an incredible dancer,” said Royal Rockets Assistant Director Ashley Goodwin. The competition was stiff but the Grand Champion and first place winning team in the dance category went to B.A.S.E. of Buffalo, 2nd place went to Diamonds with Attitude (of Syracuse N.Y.) and the 3rd place winner was Black Diamonds of Rochester N.Y. Other Participating teams in the dance category were Klassy Katz of East Hartford CT, and Virtuous Diamonds (of Buffalo). In the drill category, first place went to Elevation of Buffalo and the 2nd place winner was Gospel Difference (of Buffalo). The Royal Rockettes, the hosting team ,performed as well as Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship. Founded in January of 2016 by two sisters, Francesca (director) and Ashley Goodwin (assistant director), the Royal Rockettes Majorette and Dance Team is a mentor-through-dance program that focuses on sisterhood, scholarship and dance that provides team building, healthy exercise through dance and resources to enhance academics and personal outlook on education overall. “We started this competition to promote dance unity and ultimately bring awareness about the importance of education because so many of our community’s children do not have the resources to be successful in school” said Ashley ,who even incorporated backpack giveaways to the audience through educational trivia questions at the opening of the show. The Goodwin sisters both have over 10 years of dance experience in Tap, Jazz and African as well as Ashley having competitive cheer experience and even Belly Dancing. Not surprisingly, both sisters are products of the iconic Miss Barbara’s School of Dance, currently in its 53rd year of teaching! Majorette, is a mixture of all dance styles stemming from the HBCU dance lines down south. Not only do the Goodwin sisters have firm roots in dance and education (along with all other members of the staff who are either graduates or completing their studies), they also have a strategy to inspire their students (although they support all college endeavors) to attend HBCU’s. “We are the first HBCU Dance Prep Team in Buffalo that preps dancers for the dance lines down south as they apply for HBCU Colleges… and we stress to our girls that live in underrepresented communities that college is attainable and that education is the way to open up their opportunities,” said Ashley who also points out that the Royal in their team name is to encourage selfesteem and acknowledge their royalty .“Our motto is ‘Walk with a Crown and Dance with a Crown’ “ she continued. The Royal Rockettes had a successful first annual competition/ showcase and from their track record of starting as a small dance team of five (which has grown to 40 dancers) and having debuted over 50 performances, the likelihood of their 2019 event being even bigger and better is inevitable. Follow them on FB @Royal Rockettes Majorette and Dance Team or on IG @royalrockettes you can also reach out to find out about enrollment and more at RoyalRockettesBuffalo@gmail. com - L.H. ( front page image by Ron Tillman of the Hosting Dance Team
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Winners of Dance categories top to bottom- 1st place BASE, 2nd place Diamonds with Attitude, 3rd place Black Diamonds. Drill category: 1st place Elevation, 2nd place Gospel Difference. Photos: Ron Tillman (more on thechallengernews.com)
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It’s Back to School with Muhammad School of Music! It’s Back to School Season and Muhammad School of Music (MSOM) is announcing open enrollment for its Fall Session! Give your child the lifelong benefits of studying a musical instrument, which include increased reading, math and analytical skills, discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and the rewards of hard work and dedication. Now in two convenient locations in Downtown Buffalo and Cheektowaga just off the 33 expressway, MSOM is enrolling students for instruction on Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Flute. All ages and playing abilities are welcome. Youth, adult, beginner, novice, amateur, or professional, there is no better time than now to start your musical journey. MSOM Founder and Maestro Henri Star Muhammad says “I am proud of MSOM’s nearly 20 years of service in the Western New York Region. MSOM has taught students from all over the country, and our alumni have gone on to top universities such as Harvard University and the State Universities of New York. I meet former students who are now doctors, lawyers, in politics, law enforcement, education, music and other artistic expressions, and Photo: William Charles Agency are productive members of their communities. The benefits of a musical education are transferable to any field of endeavor.” Join Maestro Henri Star and the MSOM Chamber Players for a special Curtain Up Buffalo Performance on Friday, September 14 at 7 pm at the Main Street Gallery, located at 515 Main Street in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. Then, stay tuned for MSOM Open House dates at both Buffalo and Cheektowaga Studios. Register today! Call or write to: Muhammad School of Music, P.O. Box 936, Buffalo, New York 14205; (716)570-5064; Email: Muhammadmusic@ aol.com or visit www.muhammadschoolofmusic.net
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LOS ARTISTAS DEL BARRIO’S 3RD ANNUAL ARTISTAS EXTRAVAGANZA At Paint The Town74 Allen Latinx artists that comprise Los Artistas del Barrio, an arts collaborative that celebrates, promotes and advocates for artists, performers, writers, poets, actors and musicians of Hispanic heritage and Latino culture. .
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Family of Slain Mother of Five Issues Letter of Thanks
PART 2-CONCLUSION
The question the child’s mother and his lawyer, if he had one present, must answer is, will this pre-teen have a juvenile or adult criminal record since he confessed to attempted robbery? Will this attempted robbery show up in a background check later in his life when he seeks a job, applies to college, registers to vote, applies for a passport, gun permit, or what have you? If there is a juvenile record, when and under what circumstances could these charges be expunged? It seems unlikely that he had a lawyer representing him in that room. No lawyer worth his title would allow a child to suffer such intimidation in a room full of white investigators and police officers. Yet one question still remains unanswered, a question that has become even more important to answer now than the time I raised it in the first article I wrote concerning this case. Who is Edward Bald? Now that police officers and investigators participated in a sham to protect him, who is he? What does he do? What is his relationship with Black children? Why would someone throw a rock through his window? I ask these questions because I do not believe the robbery theory merely because Bald said he thought these boys were going to rob him. How many times have we heard whites use fear of Blacks as a reason for shooting Blacks? The question of who is Edward Bald remains a mystery, but one thing for sure; this mysterious character has shown to have more political power and influence than all the Black elected officials in Buffalo combined. Their silence speaks for them.
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Before we departed that day, Flynn acknowledged among the 19 investigators on his staff, only one is Black. We then discussed the racial demographics of detectives in the Buffalo police department. Flynn said to his knowledge, only one Black detective is in the homicide unit of about 15 investigators. We agreed this may be one of the major reasons Black people are reluctant to talk with White investigators and police officers, this includes me. What is never mentioned is that in politics, one group’s problem or vulnerability serves as an advantage or source of strength to rival groups. Is that happening here?
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(Ed Note: LaKendra Tillman, 31, died after being shot in a vehicle in the first block of Butler Avenue August 2 with three of her children in the back seat of the vehicle. The police said she was not the intended victim. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the confidential tip line at 847-2255 with any information that may help in the investigation. The No More Tears organization, which received the following letter from the Tillmon family, is urging citizens to call founder and president Tina Sanders at 816-8264 with any questions regarding the family. LeKendra was the mother of five.) It is with great humility, that we take this time to thank you, the citizens of Buffalo, NY, for the love and support you have extended to our family during the loss of our beloved mother and sister, LaKendra Tillmon. If we could explain how each of our lives has changed we would, but we would not know where to begin. Her children will NEVER be the same!!! This loss has been so tremendous that we constantly think, when will we wake from this horrible nightmare? Through it all, YOU, our, family, friends and even strangers came to our rescue and showed us a love so genuine and pure. Your generosity and concern has helped restore our faith in humanity, even in our darkest hour. Offering thanks one by one is impossible, for the entire city came to our aid and many were anonymous. So we publically wish to thank you all, you know who you are, our angels in darkness. The support and generosity started and still has not ended. Thank you for the calls, gifts, donations, goods, services and ways that you showed that our lives matter. The legacy which my sister left behind, her children, will be cared for by a loving and supportive village. Thank you to the media for covering the story and prayer vigil. Thank you for people who have talked and prayed for us when you did not know we were walking pass in ear shot of your conversations. Thank you for reaching out through social media, contacting community liaisons, any and every way you showed you were with us through this unimaginable hurt. Our hearts thank you and the souls of these children, her children extend pure gratitude. And to the coward who changed our lives on August 2, 2018, may you not find rest until you answer to what you have done!!! We will forever seek #JusticeforLaKendra! Love, Tanisha Tillmon on behalf of the LaKendra Tillmon Family
Africa and the World/ Akbar Muhammad
Liberia’s Trade & Investment Conference: Seeking Help and Investment from the Diaspora
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hen I first received the invitation for a delegation to attend an investment conference in Liberia, I was asked to reach out to retired teachers, farmers, and business persons who were not afraid of Africa, and ready to look into the tremendous possibilities of Liberia. We jumped at the opportunity. Though I had been to Liberia many times, this trip was my most enlightened as I was able to see much deeper and first hand into this rich and beautiful country on the west coast of Africa. Liberia is blessed to have abundance rubber, gold, diamonds, bauxite, beautiful beachfront properties ready for development, tremendous fishing grounds off the coast, and tremendous land for farmers. LiAKBAR beria has a young workforce eager to learn MUHAMMAD and work to develop their country. Throughout it’s long history, Liberia has had many transitions. It has gone from economic prosperity, and at one point had one of the strongest economies in Africa. The country of 4.6 million people (in 2016) has also seen many years of war, economic havoc, dictatorship, and very recently was the focal country for the deadly Ebola virus that took the lives of over 4,800 people. What was once one of the strongest countries in
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Africa has become a country struggling to get its economic, educational, and political house in order. The Honorable Senator Jonathan L. Kaipay convened the first Trade and Investment Conference in Grand Bassa County, with the blessings of newly elected President George Weah. The county is a hour and a half drive from the Capital of Monrovia, and will be the next area that will drive the economic development of Liberia. The ultimate goal, according to Senator Kaipay, is to transform Grand Bassa County into a financial business hub for economic growth in Liberia, and transform Grand Bassa’s capital city, Buchanan, into a commercial center. I was invited to participate by Ms. Naqueeta Ricks, under the instructions of the country’s Vice President, the Honorable Jewel Howard Taylor. The conference attracted over 50 business entities and investors who are positioning themselves to become a part of Liberia’s development and economic growth. Bleejay Innis was tasked by Senator Kaipay to be the Conference Coordinator. Mr. Innis, like Ms. Ricks, resides in both America and Liberia, and represents the new wave of young Liberians who are committed to re-developing Africa’s first republic. The 3-day Trade and Investment Conference was full of workshops and seminars on energy, infrastructure, education,
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Bro. Abdul Akbar Muhammad, International Representative of Minister Louis Farrakhan will speak at the Rafi Greene Center, 1423 Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo Sunday September 9. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. He will speak on is new book, "Africa & the world Revisited." For more information call 939-1380. Bro Akbar will appear in Rochester September 8th from 4-6 p.m. at the New African Cutural Center, 336 Arnette Blvd.
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For Student-Athlete’s by a Former StudentAthlete: The Power of Self-Awareness As a member of society in Western New York and formally a student-athlete in the Niagara Falls City School District and at the State University of New York at Buffalo, I can attest and relate to the challenges that student-athletes are faced with on a daily basis. It is both my desire and my duty to not only acknowledge these challenges, but to also offer wisdom that has been both passed down and gained through invaluable experience. As a result, I present to you in a (5) part series, “For StudentAthlete’s by a Former Student-Athlete.” I hope that you find this informative, inspirational and educational. If I’ve Got Odds2Beat, I know that You’ve Got Odds2Beat too! Let's beat them together. -Part 1: The Power of Self- AwarenessIn relationships, one cannot simply give their all to someone without first knowing all of who they are as a complete individual. When putting forth an effort to be excellent in an occupation, one cannot simply be excellent in that occupation without understanding their individual strengths and weaknesses. The same has to be said for student-athletes both young and old. When I was in the 7th grade at Gaskill Middle School in Niagara Falls, New York, my burning desire was to play Junior Varsity Boys Basketball. I wanted so desperately to wear the district colors of Navy Blue and Gold and to be a Niagara Falls High School Wolverine. I wanted to wear Vince Carter’s jersey number 15 across my chest and back. I wanted to be accepted amongst my peers. I remember walking in the gym both fearless and envy-less. I had one goal and was determined to accomplish that goal, which was to be the youngest player on Junior Varsity. At the conclusion of a two-day tryout, I got cut. A feeling that never quite leaves you; when somebody assesses your abilities and decides to themselves that you aren't good enough. I wasn’t quite sure what would happen after that, but I knew one thing was for sure, and that was that I’d never feel that feeling ever again. I reflected… and reflected… and reflected (short for I cried, and pouted, and reflected on what it was about me that wasn’t good enough). Then something beautiful happened. I went back to the head coach of the JV team and asked him what I needed to do to make the team. His response was something that quite possibly changed the trajectory of my life. “Well kid, you need to be able to shoot, handle the rock, and defend dudes that are bigger than you. You’ve got heart, but if you can’t score, I can’t use you” said the head coach. From that I drew a formula that I still use today. That formula is this, if you are ever told no, and are fortunate enough to be told why the answer is no, then realize how blessed you are for being told how to make the no, a yes! From there I had to be honest with myself. Could I improve on the things I’d been told I needed to be better at? ...And if the answer was yes, (which it was,) then how? Self-Awareness in student-athletes is a fundamental building block for success as a student-athlete. In order to be able to influence others, whether it be those who look up to you, your community, your teammates, your classmates, you absolutely have to be able to look introspectively (look inside yourself), and not only acknowledge how you can improve, but take the necessary actions to actually become an improved individual both in your personal life and at your craft. Stay tuned for Part 2: Possessing Leadership.
“The PROCESS” is costing Terry and Kim Pegula $52 Million in Dead Cap Space so far in 2018 NFL Season! Bills General Manager Brandon Beene has already accumulated $52 Million in Dead Cap Space.This means the Bills are paying $52 Million to players who no longer play for the team. The dead cap money hit is more than double of the next closest team; this includes A.J. McCarron and Corey Coleman recent hits combined totaling $5.6 Million. This is what happens when you hire the best friend of Head Coach Sean McDermott, who has no experience in being a General Manager. Brandon Beene use to get the coffee and donuts for David Gettleman in Carolina. He has no experience in fine tuning an NFL team. Let’s go down the list of quality players let go by “The Process” team. Marcell Dareus starting Nose Guard in Jacksonville, Ronald Darby cornerback starting for Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles, Seantrel Henderson starting Left Tackle in Houston, Tyrod Taylor starting QB for Cleveland, Cordy Glenn starting Left Tackle for Cincinnati, Eric Wood Center forced to retire due to injury (Beene stupidly gave Wood a two year deal before start of last season instead of waiting until end of season) Our upgraded offensive line is playing for other teams and that’s the main reason why Bills are have such a sorry line. Brandon Beene has been unsuccessful in bring in quality talent. Beene has brought in Russell Bodine, Vontae Davis, Trent Murphy (still on injured list and has not played a down for Bills), Star Loutoulei, and all players that do not come close to replacing the high quality players lost. The Bills are going into the2 018 season with Nathan Peternam as starting QB and Josh Allen as backup with only two years of NFL experience. This sounds like an expansion team and yes Brandon Beene and Sean McDermott have brought this franchise down to its knees with this 2018 roster. The Bills will struggle to win three games this season due to the serious blunders created by Brandon Beene and Sean McDermott. This “Process Duo” is way over their heads in building an NFL team. The Bills need to find an experienced General Manager like most successful NFL teams do, and quality General Managers are available, like two time Super bowl winning General Manager Jerry Reese, formally with the New York Giants. It’s going to be a nightmarish season but hopefully the Pegula’s will be sick and tired of people wasting their money. The Bills are looking at a 3-13 season with very little talent on hand. Follow me on Facebook & Twitter and thechallengernews.com
Mary Eva Howard Featured in Upcoming National Stop Bullying Documentary Film Mary Eva Howard (pictured right) is a former special needs student at Cheektowaga Central High School.She has been active in the Stop Bullying Program since mid-2017 and since January 2018 has traveled to over 50 cities across the country, spreading the Stop Bullying message. She is featured in an upcoming National Stop Bullying documentary film and is part of a huge fundraising effort through LA Fitness, Tops, Walmart, and 7-Eleven National Store chain contracts. One of the main issues Mary speaks out about is the Bullying Tactics of the "Just-Us" System. She s has personally witnessed and has been deeply affected by the Bullying tactics of Juvenile Detention, Foster Care, Family Court, and CPS. Mary wants to personally thank Senator Tim Kennedy for supporting her and the program efforts. Mary's message to all the bullies out there is a simple one; "PLEASE STOP." Mary goes on to express how young people are committing suicide over bullying and how some youth are so angry from being bullied in school that they get a gun and shoot the entire school up and kill innocent people. If you would like to support Mary's efforts and the efforts of the Stop Bullying Program please call 716-370-6289. NoBullyBizNetwork.org
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Community Leaders Commit to Fight for Access to AP Courses for Buffalo Public School Students During a news conference last at the CAO Masten Resource center on Fillmore Avenue last Tuesday (August 28) Buffalo parents and city school leaders called for equity in middle and high school courses. A report by New York Equity Coalition identified “significant disparities in access” to Advanced Placement (AP) courses for students of color across NYS. In all of the suburban schools that surround the City of Buffalo, students have access to ALL the advanced placement courses needed to truly be prepared for college. However in Buffalo there are only three high schools with
six or more AP courses – City Honors, Olmsted and HutchTech - and all of them are schools that students have to take a test to get into. International Prep and Lafayette each offered one. The purpose of this current push for access to AP courses is to make sure that in EVERY Buffalo Public School every child has the ability to take Advance Placement courses. The speakers at the event hosted by the Equity Coalition, were Makeda Holley representing the Buffalo Urban League, Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Sam Radford president of the
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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of the Application of The Buffalo City Cemetery, Inc. For Consent to take land for Cemetery Purposes in the County of Erie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Erie County Legislature will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, located on the 4th Floor of the Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider public testimony regarding the proposed acquisition of Gethsemane Cemetery located off of Reist Street in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie, State of New York, consisting of approximately 5.996 acres and designated as SBL #68.04-1-15.111 (the “Cemetery”), by The Buffalo City Cemetery, Inc., a NY cemetery corporation, 1411 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14209 (d/b/a the “Forest Lawn Group”), from the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, a NY not-for-profit corporation, 960 James Street, Syracuse NY 13203. Any person interested in the above matter may be heard at said public hearing. The Buffalo City Cemetery, Inc. will make application at a meeting of the Erie County Legislature to be held in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature, located on the 4th Floor of the Old County Hall, 92 Franklin St., in the City of Buffalo, New York on October 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM, or any adjournment thereof, for consent to take by deed the Cemetery property. Dated: Buffalo, New York, August 1, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, NEW YORK. By ROBERT M. GRABER, Clerk, Erie County Legislature
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“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. 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. 716380-5100 class is $5
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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” Every Monday Meet 5:30 p.m. Ride 6:30 p.m. September Roll Schedule •9/3 Heritage Discovery Center 100 Lee Street •9/10 Iron Island Museum 988 Love Joy Street •9/17 Buffalo Irish Center 245 Abbott Road •9/24 Broadway Market 999 Broadway Go to www.slowrollbuffalo.org to learn more or call 716 8732151
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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.
Special Tribute To The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will take place Saturday September 8 at the Merriweather Library from 2-5p.m. hosted by columnist Eva M. Doyle.
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 Buffalo Association of Black Social Workers 4th Annual Scholarship and Legends Luncheon: Buffalo Marriott HARBORFRONT, Pan-American Room, 7th floor from 1—4 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person or $425 for a table of ten. For more info Vernice S. Norman at 716.896.3806, vsn321@ gmail.com, or buffaloabswinc. com
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 SEPT. 6 City of Buffalo Honors Rev. Anne Porter Paris with Street Naming: 5:30 P.M. at Paradise House, 144 Mills St. The new street name will be hung by the city at 6:30 P.M. Buffalo Police Advisory Board Community Policing Forum: Final meeting. 7-8:30 p.m. Gloria Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street. 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. SATURDAY SEPT. 8 Jefferson Avenue Arts Festival: Between E Utica & E. Ferry; 881-9300 Lil’ Black Dress Affair: Line Dance, Swing, Chicago Steppin’ and more; McCoy Center, 653 Clinton St. 7 p.m. – midnight; $35 diner included; 200-9702, 553-1233.
SUNDAY SEPT. 9 Bro. Akbar Muhammad to speak: International Rep. for Minister Louis Farrakhan, Rfi Green Center 1423 Filmore, 10:30 a.m. 939-1380 for info. “Fall Fragrance & Fashion Show & Vendor Event, Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan 12p.m. – 4p.m. Call Denise for Vendor Info 9185044322 UMOJA’s 2018 Woman of the Year Event: Honoring Patricia A. Elliott-Patton aka Queen Akilah Yohe-Ra, 6-10 p.m., CAO Alphonso Rafi Greene Jr. Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave. (cor.of Glenwood). For more info call Bo. Bill Peoples at 533-6383. TUESDAY SEPT. 11 The Charter School of Inquiry Monthly Business Meeting : 4:45 pm at the school, 404 Edison Street.
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THURSDAY SEPT. 13 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 Ins and Outs of Historic Districts: 780 Fillmore from 6-8pm FREE; suggested $5 donation. Presented by Preservation Buffalo Niagara SATURDAY SEPT. 15 Victorian Luncheon & Tea: 1:30 PM, Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street. Tickets $50 & $75. 716.390.2292 For Reservations
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THURSDAY SEPT. 20 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.
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REACH Academy Charter School offers: Themed Classrooms Small Class Sizes– 20:1 An Extended Academic Day Hands-On Learning Environments Climate Welcoming to all Cultures and
Types of Learners Parent Involvement
Enrolling Now Grades K-2 How The Beautiful People Flow: Snap shots of some of the attending festival goers at this year’s 2nd Annual Beau Fleuve Music and Arts Festival held in Buffalo’s Silo City Sunday August 26th. The Festival Had a variety of stage set ups, live painting arena, silent disco, films, activities live performances by local musical artists and more making it a true Sunday funday from 11am until 11pm. The festival attracts a strong mixed crowd of all ages for this day-long event with the Buffalo love vibes in full effect! Go to www.beaufleuvemusicarts.com and learn more about the festival and how to get in where you fit in for next year’s event . snapshots by @happisplace
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