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PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF BLACK BUFFALO’S ‘GOLDEN ERA’ Page 3 LOCAL

An Interview With Nationally Acclaimed Journalist Roland Martin Page 9

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Shuri From The Black Panther is the Greatest Disney Princess Ever! Page 10

Historian J.A. Rogers Pens Amazing Facts About The Blackman Page 13

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Common Ground Health Names Wade Norwood CEO Common Ground Health has named Board of Regents member Wade Norwood as CEO, effective July 13. The organization’s board of directors unanimously approved Norwood’s appointment following the resignation of Trilby de Jung, who’d served in the position since 2014. Norwood had previously been chief strategy officer for the organization. “We are also exceedingly fortunate to have among the ranks such a trusted and inspirational leader as Wade Norwood,” board chair Marilyn Dollinger stated. “He’s a community organizing expert. As we seek to more effectively address the social determinants of health, such as poverty, poor housing and lack of education, we need a person with exactly Wade’s strengths—someone who can mobilize the community and bring us together to solve important health challenges.”

Rochester Celebrates the Legacy of Frederick Douglass Mayor Lovely A. Warren and the Rochester Public Library invite the community to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of famed abolitionist and Rochester’s favorite son, Frederick Douglass, by participating in upcoming events at the Central Library and the Frederick Douglass Community Library. Events are scheduled throughout the year as Mayor Warren has proclaimed 2018 “The Year of Frederick Douglass.” Frederick Douglass’ chosen birthday is Feb. 14. “While Rochester has long honored the Douglass legacy, this year-long bicentennial anniversary celebration is a unique opportunity to foster pride as a city of freedom fighters, both past and present,” said Mayor Warren. “Douglass would be proud to see his adopted hometown today as we have made great strides in creating jobs, bringing vibrancy to our neighborhoods and creating better educational opportunities for all of our residents. While we know that our work is not done, we look forward to Rochester’s future with optimism, inspired by the legacy of Frederick Douglass at the forefront of our minds and hearts. I invite everyone to enjoy the free activities happening at our libraries and at many other venues throughout the city.” The “Frederick Douglass’ Rochester: Mapping His Tracks in Our City” Exhibit is open through Aug. 31, in the Central Library’s Rundel Memorial Building, 115 South Ave.. The Rochester Public Library/Local History and Genealogy Division invites the public to explore a new mini exhibit: “Frederick Douglass’ Rochester: Mapping His Tracks in Our City.” This exhibit, displayed on the 2nd floor of the Rundel Memorial Building, was created in conjunction with the Division’s current exhibit on Rochester’s bicentennial and centennial anniversaries. Douglass once wrote that he would always feel more at home in Rochester than anywhere else in the country, and this exhibit highlights the spaces and places that informed his life in the Flower City. This free exhibit is open during library hours: Mon., 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Tues., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Sunday). Call (585) 4288370 for more information. Numerous community events are also being planned throughout the year by members of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commemoration Committee, led by Rochester Community Television and Rochester Contemporary Art Center. The Committee includes the City of Rochester, Monroe County, dozens of cultural and educational institutions as well as private citizens, artists and activists committed to highlighting and preserving the legacy of Frederick Douglass. Visit www.cityofrochester.gov/FrederickDouglass200 for a schedule of events and more information.

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AREA BRIEFS

YOUTH JOB FAIR!

Lum Smith:

Preserving The History of Black Buffalo’s Golden Era

By Jennifer Earle Strickland

Approximately 50 businesses will be offering jobs for young istinguished gentleman; scholar; and people ages 14 through 21 during a Youth Job Fair on Saturday retired Buffalo Public School’s adFebruary 24. The event will be held at the Delavan Grider Comministrator, Lum Smith, sits among munity Center, 887 E. Delavan Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the leading historians of Buffalo history, and surely among the top 2 or 3 in knowledge of WNY’s Black History. His rise to this prominent position has its foundation during his time as a teacher when he recognized that students and colleagues lacked knowledge about AfriThe State University of New York, which authorizes charter can American history. He traveled to different schools, has denied renewal of Oracle‘s charter The school, schools and saw, first-hand, the necessity for located at 888 Delaware Avenue, opened in the fall of 2005. the “infusion of Black History”, says Mr. Smith. Some 300 students, predominately minorities , will be affectHe also recognized the need to invalidate many ed. Seniors will graduate from Oracle as planned. Freshmen, misconceptions and historical perspectives that sophomores and juniors will be placed in a Buffalo district had been believed as truths, but were, in fact, school in September or be eligible to apply to a private school misrepresented, underrepresented, or just lost or another charter. There are 19 charter schools in the region or stolen from our history. These illuminations and most of them are in Buffalo. Poor academic performance and revelations ignited him to begin researchwas the reason for ending Oracle’s 13-year run. ing materials at the Historical Society and the LUM SMITH/Photo Bertram Smith Central Library. He also sat with families and friends, and through engaging conversations, gathered information that would soon become part of his collection of priceless memoirs and moments of our history. The 9th Annual Roses for Outstanding Women Awards ProHis drive and diligence to educate staff, students, and the community on the significance of gram will be held on Saturday, March 3 at the Downtown Centhe inclusion of African American History into the various elements of its culture, with particular tral Library auditorium. Thirty women focus on the academic component, propelled him to do all that he could to ‘make IT happen’. will be honored for their outstanding “During the 10 years that I worked with the (BPS) School Integration Department, I did presentacontributions in our community. Each tions, each day, at a different school,” Mr. Smith humbly remembers. woman will receive a red rose and cerMany of Smith’s vast collection of keepsakes reflect on the Golden Era of Buffalo’s African tificates of achievement from city and American community which Smith believes had its height during the 1940s – 1960s. According state officials. to Smith, during World War II, when men and women, regardless of race consideration, were Doors will open at 1:00 p.m. and the called to arms, and into the ‘50s and 60s’, Buffalo’s black men and women became employed program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The at higher rates than ever before. Black students were graduating from high school and college keynote speaker will be well-known at increased rates, and black-owned businesses flourished in the community. The Civil Rights business woman Jennifer Parker. Rev. Act of 1964 made available jobs in industries such as steel, auto manufacturing, and government Dr. James A. Lewis will MC the proJennifer Parker operations, including the United States Post Office, while the Act also lessened the impact of the gram. Entertainment will include Singnorthern states’ covertly administered Jim Crow Laws that allowed for legal segregation in the er Joyce Carolyn and poetry by Vonetta Rhodes and Allie Freeman. Special recognition will be given to southern states. Principal Crystal Barton who organized a conference on African The Era marked the rise of Buffalo’s entertainment complexes such as Michigan St.’s, The American History for years at McKinley High School. Little Harlem Hotel and William St.’s, the Moonglow, and Jefferson Ave.’s Pine Grill, while Some of the Honorees will include retired legislator Betty administrators and teachers; attorneys, doctors, and politicians, including Buffalo’s first African Jean Grant, Makeda and Zaire Doyle, Sabriyah Smith, Lorna American official elected to city-wide office, Delmar Mitchell, were among the multitude of peoHill, and Barbara Glover. Admission to the program is free and ple of color and places that were significant to the multi-sector cultural enrichment triggered by open to the public. Columnist Eva M. Doyle is the program this era of black empowerment. founder. Call 847-6010 for more information. Smith believes that the influx of “big business, including large supermarkets and department stores, drained a lot of businesses in the black community. Eventually (these enterprises), in the 1970s, and ‘white flight’ moved many businesses to malls and the suburbs. Blacks, as a result, UPOP Ministry Accepting Nominations for Women's had to find their goods downtown and away from the city.” Today, about 40 years after Smith began to research and chronicle WNY’s history, his belief History Month Awards is that education of the entire community through special events focused on the African American history perspective and depicted by pictures and eyewitness accounts, should be consistently and continually presented in schools, and cultural institutions. “It would be an asset to students, Nellie B. King, President of Unlimited Possibilities teachers, adults of all ethnic groups, and races,” says Smith. He supports that churches could be Overcoming Poverty, Incorporate , has announced that valuable resources for improving our community and that all schools should be open evenings and UPOP Ministry , Inc. is ready to receive applicants or Saturdays, with appropriate programs, and encourages colleges and universities to become more recommended women to be honored for Women’s Hisactive in the African American community. tory Month. This will be the 11th annual affair , which not only honors women ,but also awards scholarships to Smith’s photos of athletes, entertainers, politicians, events, and even of the once beautiful qualified applicants having completed their first year of Humboldt Parkway, before the ‘great divide’ of the Kensington (now Martin Luther King, Jr.) college, coming from an impoverished background. Expressway, grace his array of memorabilia that also includes articles, and other items that tell the Tickets are also available now at $40 each and can be stories of African Americans’ existence and impact in Western New York. He continues to share obtained by contacting : 835-9549. Applicants can conhis wealth of knowledge and priceless articles at the request of schools, churches, the Y.M.C.A., tact Mrs. King at the same telephone number for pick and social groups. up of a form. Contact Lum Smith at lumsmith@aol.com, for more information. Peace and Love!

Oracle Denied Renewal of its Charter

Roses for Outstanding Women Awards Program

Joel Augustus Rogers In 1934, Joel Augustus Rogers, a highly regarded journalist in the Black press, published a remarkable little book of 51 pages titled 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro With Complete Proof: A Short Cut to the World History of the Negro. (See page 13) Joel Augustus Rogers was born September 6, 1880 in Negril, Jamaica and died on March 26, 1966 in New York City. Rogers was a historian, journalist and author whose works made great contributions to the history of Africa and its diaspora. Of mixedrace parentage and one of eleven children, “Despite his light complexion and mulatto background,” wrote the esteemed Runoko Rashidi, whose life replicates Rogers’ in so many fascinating ways, “Rogers bitterly discovered that Black people were all treated the same, no matter the complexion.” But, as Rashidi concluded, Rogers “rejected the dogma of white superiority, even as a child. In a class and color conscious Jamaica, the young Rogers observed, ‘I had noticed that some of my schoolmates were unmixed Blacks and were, some of them, more brilliant than some of the white ones.’”

Eye On History Column Featured in the News The Eye On History Column will be published in the Buffalo News each Sunday during Black History Month. You can find it in the H Section of the paper. Columnist Eva M. Doyle is writing a 4 part series of articles on the history of Haiti. The series covers the early history of Haiti and the Black liberators who defeated France. The series also takes a close look at the invasion of numerous countries who stripped Haiti of its wealth.

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Black Chamber Meeting to Feature Special Presentation on 7-11 Franchise Opportunities Interested in starting a business? The next meeting of the Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY will feature a special presentation on 7-11 franchise opportunities. The. Saturday, February 24 meeting will take place at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. A Continental Breakfast will be served. Be a part of the solution! Become an active member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Western New York today. For more information call (716) 995-062 or (716) 400-2041.

Debunking the Protein Myth...

“A myth is a lie that conveys a truth” C.S Lewis

rotein is all the rave when it comes to proper nutrition these days. Everyone is concerned about their protein intake and the best sources of protein. But is protein as important as we’ve been led to believe? How much protein do we need and what are the best sources of protein? Lastly, can you eat a plant-based diet and still get enough protein? In this article, I will dispel some of the myths surrounding protein with sound nutritional truth and answer the most frequent questions about protein. What is protein and what purpose does it serve? Proteins are large molecules that our cells Kathleen need to maintain and build body tissue and RICHARDSON muscles. Proteins are composed of 20 amino acids, 8 of which are essential and can only be obtained from food (there is a debate in protein science as to whether there are 8 or 9 essential amino acids). How much protein do I need on a daily basis? Since 1974, the World Health Organization has recommended that we get 5% of our calories from protein and 6% during pregnancy. Dr. Pulde and Dr. Lederman who operate the Exalus Health & Wellness Center explain that, “A male eating 3,000 calories per day requires about 38 grams of protein (the weight of about 8 nickels). A woman eating 2,300 calories per day requires about 29 grams of protein (the weight of about 6 nickels)”. Americans typically consume 10%-35% of their calories from protein. The reason we are eating so much protein is because of the misinformation that is being spread through the media and even by our clinicians and health practitioners. The truth is that they body’s preferred source of energy is not protein but carbohydrates; complex carbohydrates such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains. While adequate protein consumption is necessary, it is not as important as we think.

What are the best sources of protein? The biggest myth about protein is that meat, eggs and milk are the only and the best sources of protein. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The best sources of protein are plantbased sources because they don’t contain the fat, cholesterol, and high calories that meat does. As the chart shows, you can easily meet the 5% protein requirement with a plant-based diet.

As you can see, broccoli has a higher percentage of protein than pork, salmon, chicken, skim milk, eggs, beef, and cheddar cheese! Protein is necessary, but we need much less than we think we do and we can easily meet those requirements without eating a lot of meat or dairy. Knowledge is power and in this case, power is to make informed decisions about what we put in your bodies. It is so important that we receive accurate, truthful data and information that isn’t shrouded in myth and propaganda. Our health depends on it. Kathleen Richardson is an AFPA certified Holistic Nutritionist and certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant. She is founder of Beauty in A Barbell Nutrition, an African centered Holistic Health company dedicated to the physical, mental and spiritual empowerment of individuals through nutrition and exercise education. Kathleen is also author of the book, Clean Eating from the Heart.

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Screenings are FREE — registration is required. To register, call (716) 447-6205 *Screenings are open to men and women over 50, who smoke or have one or more of the following medical conditions: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart/leg ailments, family history of heart disease, or prior stroke. Services are subject to availability.

FAITH & FAMILY

Friendshhip Baptist to Celebrate 4th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Edward and first Lady Kim Jackson The Friendship Baptist Church will be celebrating their Pastor Rev. Edward Jackson, Jr., and First Lady Kim Jackson's 4th Pastoral Anniversary with a mini revival beginning February 22, 23, and 25.Special Guest will be Bishop Darius G. Pridgen and the True. Bethel Baptist Church on Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. Bishop T. Anthony Bronner and the Elim Christian Fellowship will be our special guests. The celebration will culminate on Sunday, February 25 at 9:45 am with Rev. Damone Paul Johnson pastor of Metropolitan New Testament Missionary Baptist Church of Albany, New York. All are welcome to help us celebrate.

“Repositioning the Body of Christ”

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Announces February Prayer/Fasting Gathering Dates

Zion Missionary Baptist Church is once again hosting the “Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” Monday morning altar prayer for the month of February. Please join us on the remaining date Monday February 26 AT 6 A.M. . For more information contact the church office at 886-1362.Rev C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor.

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We Remember Beverly Gray... Former Common Council Member Beverly Gray died on Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004 in Buffalo General Hospital after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 53. A fighter for the people and a true community activist, whenever there was a need, she was there. Even from her hospital bed she was busy looking out for others. Ms. Gray, who served as an at-large Council member from 1996 to 2004, will be remembered for her outspoken activism on a variety of issues, her trademark stylish hats and her strong will in the face of her illness. In 2000, Ms. Gray was elected to the State Democratic Judicial Committee. She was the first African American woman in the history of Buffalo politics to be elected as an At-Large member of the City Council. and the first woman to run for Mayor in Buffalo's history, as well as the first in opposition to an incumbent Mayor (Masiello) in 2001. While campaigning against Masiello, a veteran politician with a $1 million war chest and widespread support among Democratic Party leaders, she often struggled to breathe. But she ran the race. The revitalization of Jefferson Avenue was one of her most endearing goals. The East Utica Library/ Beverly A. Gray Business Services Incubator Project, located in the old Jefferson Library on Utica and Jefferson was named in her honor. Last year, thirteen years after her death, it was finally opened. But Beverly Gray’s dream of a revitalized Jefferson Avenue has yet to be realized.

You Dont Know My Story, Breakfast Symposium and Celebration On March 3 at 9a.m. all roads lead to Elim Christian Fellowship. It's the 4th Annual " You Don't Know My Story, Breakfast Symposium and celebration of Phenomenal Women. The event will showcase Six POWERFUL speakers - Della Dickey, Phylicia Dove, Kristeka Rodgers, Rachel McCarley, Falicia Fracassi, Deputy Police Commissioner Beaty and a special presentation by Lelani Montenez- Young Miss Buffalo. In addition, the accomplishments of 5 lovely women in our community will be celebrated: Sheila Brown, Detra Trueheart, Betty Jean Grant, Tamee Ebo and Pastor Jean Young!

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African American Veterans Monument Approved To Receive $600,000 Grant

The recently announced African American Veterans Monument to be located at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park has been approved for a $600,000 New York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) Grant.

“The committee is thrilled to receive approval by my colleagues in the Senate and Assembly for SAM funding of the African American Veterans Monument,” said Hon. Crystal Peoples-Stokes. “Having this commitment takes us closer to our fundraising goal, and is a huge

milestone for our committee, and a testament to the long overdue honor of African American Veterans.” “I thank Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes for her leadership and support for the African American Veterans Monument by securing a New York State Dormitory Authority State and Municipal Facilities Grant ” said Mayor Byron W. Brown. “My Administration’s Public Works Department will manage the funds and completion of the project. This is a huge step toward this first in the nation monument coming to Buffalo’s waterfront to honor our African American veterans of all wars.” Announced on Veterans Day 2017, The African American Veterans Monument will recognize the contributions of African Americans who have served and are currently serving in all five branches of the military, during war and in peace times. “This donation is huge and will allow us to begin construction," said Warren Galloway, Committee Chair. "We are still in need of additional funding to close the gaps, so we urge the community and both private and public sectors to support its completion.” Construction of the Monument will begin this spring once the fundraising goal is met. Additional information can be found at AAVMWNY.org or by calling 716-800-1137.

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Ras Jomo to Keynote Ethiopian Celebration

Lerone Bennett Jr.

Journalist, Historian of African American Life Lerone Bennett Jr. Dies at 89

The Ethiopian community Association in Greater buffalo will celebrate the 122nd Anniversary of the victory of ADWA on Friday, March 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood in the Bulger Communication Center. Featured will be keynote speaker Ras Jomo, cultural performances, poetry and a presentation of the documentary movie “The Battle of ADWA!” followed by open discussion. Refreshments will be served and the community is invited.

Lerone Bennett Jr., a historian and journalist who chronicled the African American experience in articles and books, including the landmark “Before the Mayflower” and a provocative study that charged Abraham Lincoln with being a white supremacist who had no intention of ending slavery, died Feb. 14 at his home in Chicago. He was 89. Ebony magazine, where Mr. Bennett was a top editor for more than 50 years, said the cause was vascular dementia. Mr. Bennett, who grew up in segregated conditions in Mississippi, joined Ebony in 1954 and helped make the magazine the country’s largest Black-oriented publication, with a circulation at its peak of almost 2 million.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Invokes Mandela in first major speech Cyril Ramaphosa invoked the memory and message of Nelson Mandela as he pledged to restore economic growth, fight corruption and tackle entrenched inequality in South Africa in the first major speech of his presidency last week. “Guided by [Mandela’s] example, we will use this year to reinforce our commitment to ethical behavior as well as ethical leadership. We are not merely honoring the past but building the future … South Africa belongs to all who live in it,” Ramaphosa, 65, said. “It is a new dawn that is inspired by our collective memory of Nelson Mandela and the changes that are unfolding … We will build a new nation and confront the injustices of the past and the inequalities of the present.” The former deputy president was sworn in as head of state hours after being elected unanimously by parliament to replace Jacob Zuma, who resigned late on Wednesday following accusations of corruption and economic mismanagement.

The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018, : Important New World Bank Report

A brand new World Bank report, The Changing Wealth of Nations 2018, offers evidence of how much poorer Africa is becoming thanks to rampant minerals, oil and gas extraction. Yet Bank policies and practices remain oriented to enforcing foreign loan repayments and transnational corporate (TNC) profit repatriation, thus maintaining the looting.

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Canisius Afro-American Society to Host Noted Journalist

An Interview With Roland Martin

By Nannette Massey

ournalist Roland Martin will be in Buffalo on Tuesday, February 27, to help the Afro-American Society of Canisius College celebrate their 50th anniversary, serving as their keynote speaker. The program begins at 8:00 at the Montante Cultural Center, 2001 Main Street. Until this past December, Martin was most visible as the managing editor and host of the weekday morning news program News One Now on the TV One cable network. He spent years as a contributing pundit with CNN, most notably during the 2008 presidential election cycle. He has served as political analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show radio program, been awarded Journalist Of The Year by the National Association of Black Journalists, and has authored and contributed to a long list of top selling books. He is also the former founding editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com. In the morning, Martin is slated to address a group of six hundred middle and high school students during an empowerment summit held at Zion Dominion Global Ministries in Amherst. When it comes to kids, Martin cautions it is not enough to just teach "racism is bad" and think we've done our job. "Kids are not innocent bystanders in what is happening in this country. If we shield them from [conversations about race] we do them a great disservice." Right after the election of President Trump, there were reports of school children taunting others with rhetoric about going back to their own country. "Peers need to be in a position to check their peers when incidences like that occur. We need to give them tools and authority to be able to respond as early as seventh grade to say 'hey, that's not right.'" Kids with predisposed ideas grow up to be adults and bring those ideas with them. It is important to begin engaging

young people and challenging them to think critically. "If they are aware, they're going to make different decisions when they become eighteen and twenty." Martin says he'll call on kids to look at the "silos" of sources of information they may be keeping themselves contained in, and ways that they may self-segregate. "What are they reading? Who are they inviting over for dinner? Are they largely having lunch with only people that look like them and think like them?" These are good places, Martin suggests, for young people to begin. As a public figure during Black History Month, Martin will use his evening talk to encourage people, Black and White, "to push beyond existing boundaries in their lives relative to history and race." He recalls an episode from his college days when a White kid inquired of him "the names on the back of your jacket, are those people I should know?" Continued Paage 16

Entertainment

Why Shuri From Black Panther Is The Greatest Disney Princess Ever!

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ON STAGE

By Damon Young

f “Don’t scare me like that, colonizer” wasn’t already enough to give Black Panther’s Shuri (depicted amazingly by Letitia Wright) the crown as the Greatest Disney Princess Ever — it was, but let’s just pretend that it wasn’t — there are dozens more reasons why she deserves it. In the last half of the movie alone, she saved a man’s life — even if the man was “another broken white boy.” She guided said primitive white boy on how to use the advanced technology she created, which ultimately helped save the entire planet from mass war and anarchy. And then she went out and literally fought (and held her own for a while) against a supervillian. Cinderella aint' got nothin' on her. But while all of that happened in fictional Wakanda, her greatest impact might be what happens off screen. The volume of evidence shows that when audiences see on-screen representations of themselves, particularly aspirational ones, that experience can fundamentally change how they perceive their own place in the world. Black people have been historically underrepresented on screen, and black women in strong roles even more so. Shuri provides a science-y role model for black women, a group distinctly underrepresented in STEM fields. This potential is essential to the character and factors into Wright’s performance; the actress told Vogue: “I hope it can spark someone to say, ‘I’m not a superhero, but I can be a scientist or build the next spaceship, like Shuri.’” And, if you think that a movie character — even a popular one — isn’t enough to increase that type of interest and visibility, well ... A good movie changes the audience, and we have tons of evidence to back that up: After the release of “The Hunger Games” and “Brave” in 2012 — both of which feature women protagonists who use a bow and arrow — girls’ participation in archery competitions doubled, according to a study by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, citing data from USA Archery. The study also found that 7 in 10 girls reported that the protagonists in those films had influenced their decision to take up the sport. The first film in the Indiana Jones series caused the number of students studying archaeology to spike. Jurassic Park minted a bunch of paleontologists. And if you want your kid to become an engineer or astrophysicist, show them some Star Trek. I’m friends with quite a few black women who happen to be in STEM fields. So many, in fact, that I wrote a profile on four of them for Ebony magazine five years ago. And they’ve all expressed a passion for getting more black girls into science and a lament that there aren’t more mechanisms, mentorship programs, and pipelines in place for that to happen. Well, I’m sure a Disney princess might help, too.

Concert Review

Johnny Gill One of R&B's True Timeless Artists! Boy, how time flies! The babies conceived to “My, My, My” are pushing 30 and their parents are now “grown, n, sexy.” Nevertheless, Johnny Gill is one of the truly timeless artists of R&B and the audience at the Seneca Niagara Events Center, this past Saturday February 10, were treated to an early Valentine’s Day celebration. 1990’s vocal group All-4-One opened the show with a more than capable 45-minute set of pop-soul confections. Hits like “I Can Love You Like That” and “I Swear” are among the most unctuous of their era but they’ve aged quite well. The quartet were at their finest with the charming acapella stroll of “So Much In Love” and a slick cover of Shalamar’s “A Night To Remember” helping to lubricate the crowd (many still arriving) for Mr. Gill’s amorous R&B. Debonair in a pristine, white suit and flanked during certain songs by alluring female dancers, Gill was on point from the get-go with the energizing new-jack bounce of “Fairweather Friend,” pacing both sides of the stage and rocking some smooth dance moves as the females in the audience screamed “Johnny!” Sure, those cries don’t risk drowning out the music like they used to back in the day, but at 51, Gill is still a bonafide sex symbol. He didn’t lose any of that magnetism throughout his 70Continued Page 11

ERIC MARTIN UNPLUGGED"

Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene will be the special guest when Grand Slam Promotions presents “Eric Martin Unplugged: The Retirement Party," Friday, March 30 at the Adams Mark Hotel 120 Church St. From 6 p.m. – 12 midnight. Donation is $45. For ticket information call 308-3328. Tickets also available at Hair To Go Natural, 227 Main St. 883-2000 or Hair It Is Salon, 580 Elmwood call 464-6807. Age 25 & older, causal attire . (Eric martin pictured above.)

*GARTH FAGAN DANCE, Friday, February 23 @ 8 p.m., UB Center For the Arts. For tickets: Center box Office Tues-Fri. noon – 6 p.m. & ticketfly.com. for info 6452787. CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH LARRY SALTER'S SOUL ORCHESTRA: Saturday, February 24 from 12 noon - 3 p.m. AT THE BROADWAY MARKET, 999 Broadway. A free family event! SEE YOU AT THE

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2018 Artists of Color Exhibition The 2018 Artists of Color Exhibition is on exhibit now thru March 18 at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls. Exhibit Curator, is Ray Robertson. This 9th Annual multi-artist show and features both professional and amateur African American artists. Artwork ranges from traditional oils and watercolors to fabric, photography and sculpture. Featured artists include: Bria Green, Rosetta Monique Smith, Ron Wolford, Sandra Ray, Betty Pitts Foster, Obsidian Bellis, K. Clyburn James J. Cooper III, MacKenzy Cesar, "Ari" part of the AMOORE Project, Iris M. Kirkwood, Renee Brown Ray Robertson, Richmond Futch Jr, Willie Jordon and more

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BLACK WOMEN ARTISTS MATTER! Last Friday Albright Knox Art Gallery opened one of the mostiimportant exhibitions in the history of Black Women in Art We Wanted A Revolution: Black Radical Women 1965-85. The show examines the political, social, cultural and aesthetic priorities of Women of Color and gives you a window to what feminism looked like from the Black female perspective. The night included a powerful conversation with Rujeko Hockley, Assistant Curator, the Whitney Museum of American Art and featured artist Dindga McCannon. The how is on view at Albright Knox 1285 Elmwood until May 27. We will have a special trivia pass giveaway to see the show on our facebook page @ChallengerNews for the duration of the show. PHOTOS MADE IN YOUR IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY BY RONNIE TILLMAN

plus minute performance. 2011’s’“It Would Be You” was extended into a sing-along with Gill sharing the mike with lucky audience members one of whom proposed to her partner onstage in a touching moment of Valentine’s bliss. “Can You Stand The Rain” and “My, My, My” were the predictable favorites, with Gill stepping out and walking through the crowd on the latter while he dug a bit deeper into his catalogue with “Slow & Sexy” (his 1992 collaboration with Shabba Ranks) and tipped his hat to the youngun’s with a short dip into Bruno Mars’ “Champagne on Ice.” An encore of “Rub You The Right Way” ended the show on a pump giving the crowd a shot of appropriate vigor as they prepared to venture into a cold Western New York Night. As one audience member could be heard saying, “He’s such an entertainer!”

PANTHFRICA had great success with their sold out private screenings of the Black Panther film at Walden Galleria Regal Cinema opening weekend. After the screenings the group held Buffalo’s first Afro-Futuristic Ball & After-Party where guests were dressed in full African Regalia to celebrate the film and pride of their African Heritage. Highlights of the unforgettable screening at Regal and spirited celebration at The Barrel Factory. Keep up with @PANTHFRICA on fb and Instagram for more uplifting events!

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“A Black Tie for Black History”

Annual Gala to Honor Eight Outstanding Citizens: “DJ Stoney” to Receive Special Tribute

uffalo’s annual Black Tie For Black History Extravaganza is celebrating it’s 10th year of honoring local “Difference Makers” in the community. The 2018 outstanding honorees include Nona Nicole Holman, Rev. Kenneth Simmons, Brian K. Lewis, Doretha Edwards, Dr. Jeffery Grace, Leah Halton-Pope, Attorney Rashied McDuffie and a special tribute to Stonewall “DJ Stoney” Williams. “We want everyone to come out and hear the stories about these amazing Difference Makers," said the event's founder and coordinator Marnetta Malcolm Of Malcolm Media. “The gala , she said , is designed to highlight the positive accomplishments of people who are working in the community, but who are not always in the spotlight or given the recognition they deserve. -Special TributeStonewall “D J Stoney” will be honored with a special tribute for his contribution to the unique art of D.Jing Part tech wizard, part crowd psychologist, all artist, DJ Stoney’s career as a controlling maestro of the dance floor, spans 39 years. He started in 1979 at the age of 19 at the Vermillon. Room where party goers would “go up to get down” back in the day. Stoney, who admits “calling a bluff” to get the job (he didn’t have his own equipment or experience!), took owner Trunis Goggin’ s offer to get on the turntables. “And I never left…” he said. The late Keith Pollard, 96.5 FM WUFO’s legendary “Discotizer” on air radio personality, was his idol. “I grew up listening to Keith Pollard on the radio. I admired his style, so I emulated my style after him.” In 1989 he landed a full time job with National Grid. Although he’s been with the company for 28 years, he continued to develop his craft, and is one of the longest running DJ’s around today. “ Young kids still look up to me” the forever young Stoney humbly acknowl-

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edged. “I love it…I hope I’m around to DJ forever!” -The GalaThe event, which takes place this Friday evening, February 23 from 7-11 p.m. at the Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main Street, is also a fundraiser for the Stop the Violence Coalition and the Peacemakers organization. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Big Poppa and DJ Papa Trini. Tickets are $30 and available at Doris Records. Black Tie for Black History Sponsors include CASNY, Geneva Auto, Camellia Foods, American Commodore Tuxedo, Dr. Catherine Collins, Ron Walker MVP, Urban Chamber of Commerce, AM 1400, Power 96.5. FM WUFO and The Challenger Community News. See you there!

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It’s Black History Month….Again! “Know Thyself”: Historian J.A. Rogers Pens Amazing Facts About The Blackman I recently made a comment to someone about this month being Black History Month. In an incredulous tone, that person replied, “Again!” I was a little shocked as I was speaking to someone who was my age and college-educated who, for some reason, didn’t realize that Black History Month is an annual observance. Also, she had never heard of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, “The Father KARIMA of Black History,” who founded “Negro HisAMIN tory Week” in 1926. Initially, the response to Dr. Woodson’s work was lukewarm but the idea gained in popularity over the next five decades and by 1976, school administrations, religious institutions, fraternal organizations, city councils, and some state governments embraced the value and importance of acknowledging the significance of the history of people of African descent. Canada and the UK also celebrate Black History Month. Woodson died in 1950 after distinguishing himself as a historian, journalist, and author, most notably for Mis-Education of the Negro (1933). He also founded the Association for the Study of Negro (African American) Life and History (1937), which still functions from its offices in Washington, DC. Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. will acknowledge Black History Month with the screening of a short documentary, Incarceration in America: The Inside Story which gives a quick review of Michelle Alexander’s book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Color Blindness. In addition to viewing and discussing the film, we will take a look at our Youth Program aka YEST (Youth Education for Social Transformation); we will consider our upcoming participation at a retreat sponsored by AFJ (The Alliance of Families for Justice); and we will start initial planning for a PRP2 conference which will take place in April 2019. As always, we encourage you pay your $5. 00 membership, and join us in the local, statewide, and national work that we are doing. Our next meeting will take place on Monday, February 26, from 7:00 – 9:00pm at the C.A.O. Rafi Greene Community Center, 1423 Fillmore Avenue at Glenwood in Buffalo, NY. Refer to our website for additional information: www.prp2.org or write to us at Prisoners Are People Too, P.O. Box 273, Buffalo, NY 14212.

From 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro, originally written by J.A. Rogers in the 1940’s , thus the use of the word “Negro”) * Benjamin Banneker, a Negro astronomer, made the first clock made in America in 1754. * George Washington sent a Negro slave to Barbados to be exchanged for a hogshead of molasses, a cask of rum, and “other good spirits. *The Negro arrived in the New World free from tuberculosis, and syphilis, or other venereal disease. Livingstone, the famous African missionary, and a medical doctor says, Syphilis “dies out in the African interior. It seems incapable of permanence in any form of persons of pure African blood.” Syphilis originated in Europe in 1494, when there was a great epidemic of it.. As this was two years after the discovery of the New World, it was erroneously believed to have been brought back by the sailors of Columbus. * The Negro was the first artist. The oldest drawings and carvings yet discovered were executed by the Negro people 15,000 years ago in Southern France, Northern Spain, Palestine, South Africa, and India. The drawings are on rocks, the carvings on bone, basalt and ivory. *The oldest known representation of the human body is that of a Negro woman. It was carved by a Negro sculptor of Grimaldi race from 10,000 to 15,000 years ago. It is called the “Venus of Willendorf” after the place in Austria where it was found, and is in the Vienna Museum. *Beethoven, the world’s greatest musician, was without a doubt a mulatto. He was called “The Black Spaniard”. His teacher, the immortal Joseph Haydn, who wrote the music for the former Austrian National Anthem, was colored too. Ancient Civilizations *. The Grimaldi, a Negro race, lived in Europe as late as 12,000 years ago. Two complete Grimaldi skeletons are in the Museum of Monaco, near Monte Carlo. Abundant traces of their culture have been unearthed in Southern and Central Europe. * Elam, a mighty Negro civilization of Persia, flourished about 2900 BC and is perhaps older than Egypt or Ethiopia. * Cheops, a Negro, built the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is 451 feet high, has 2,500,000 blocks of granite, each two and a half tons, covers 13 acres, took 100,000 men thirty years to build and was completed in 3730 BC. * There were at least eighteen Ethiopian or unmixed Negro rulers of Ancient Egypt, the best known of which is Piankhi. Leaving his country in Central Africa, Piankhi conquered all Egypt to the mouth of the Nile in 750 BC. *The most ancient lineage in the world is that of the Ethiopian royal family. It is said to be older than that of King George VI’s by 6130 years. The Emperor Haile Selassi I, ruler of Ethiopia, traces his ancestry to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and

beyond that to Cush, 6280 BC. * Negroes lived in America thousands of years before Columbus. Central American monuments show numerous carvings of them as gods. When Columbus came to the New World, Negroes had been crossing from Africa to South America a distance of 1600 miles. The first white men to reach the American mainland, tell of seeing Negroes. Columbus who visited South America said that he heard of them there. * Estevanico, a Negro from Morocco, was one of a party of four to cross the North American continent in 1536 for the first time. The journey took nine years. In 1539 he headed an expedition that discovered Arizona and New Mexico. Estevanico’s travels served to open up the Southwest and the States west of Florida, as far as the Pacific. * The founder of the City of Chicago was Baptist Pointe de Saible, a Negro, in 1779. *For years human beings had been trying to reach the top of the world. Thousands of lives and millions of dollars were lost in the attempt. On April 6, 1909, Matthew Henson, a New York Negro, was the first of a party of six to do so. * Jan Ernest Matzeliger, a Dutch West Indian Negro living in Lynn, Mass., invented the first machine for sewing the soles of shoes to the uppers. This invention, which was eleven years in the making, revolutionized the industry and gave shoe supremacy to the United States. * Imhotep of Ancient Egypt, was the real Father of Medicine. He lived about 2300 BC Greece and Rome had their knowledge of medicine from him. In Rome he was worshipped as the Prince of Peace in the form of a Black man. His Ethiopian portraits show him a Negro. Imhotep was also Prime Minister to King Zoser as well as the foremost architect of his time. The saying, “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we die”, has been traced to him. Hippocrates, the so-called “Father of Medicine” lived 2,000 years after Imhotep. * Aben Ali, an African Negro, was private physician to Charles VII, King of Frances (1403-1465). when the king fell dangerously ill at Toulouse, Aben Ali was sent for and he cured him. Thereafter the king made him a member of his suite. *Dr. C. Tavares, an African Negro, was the private physician to King Carlos I of Portugal until the latter’s death in 1908. * Dr. Daniel Williams, Chicago surgeon who died in 1931, was the first to perform a successful operation on the human heart. Politics * In 1787 while a party of 351 freed Negroes was aboard ship at Portsmouth, England, enroute to Sierra Leone, West Africa, the authorities brought on board sixty-two White women, prostitutes and others, whom they wished to get rid of, and married them to as many men, and sent them off to be the future mothers of the colony.

GBUAHN Honors Civil Rights Leader William Gaiter

William L. Gaiter played a huge role in helping the Buffalo African-American community through some of its most arduous times. He used boycotts, demonstrations and lawsuits in his fight for equality for African-Americans. Gaiter’s daughter, Toni Vazquez, is chief systems officer for the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN). Gaiter was born in Selma, Alabama in 1927. Upon arriving in Buffalo, he attended a meeting of B.U.I.L.D. (Build Unity, Independence, Liberty and Dignity) in Buffalo in 1966. Coincidentally, Gaiter became president of BUILD on the same dreadful day that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Under Gaiter's leadership,

B.U.I.L.D. fought for a better community. City Hall, the Buffalo School Board and the Buffalo Police Department

were all targets of change for the organization. Gaiter said: "We are not going to get anything from City Hall or Albany or Washington unless we fight." B.U.I.L.D., with Gaiter at the helm, achieved many great things for the Black community, including the implementation of the Juneteenth Festival. The yearly festival has evolved into one of the premier summer events for all of Buffalo. Other organizations that Gaiter was affiliated with include: the Buffalo Affirmative Action Program (BAAP), which was responsible for recruiting, training and unionizing minorities into the construction industry in the Buffalo vicinity. Through the WNY Council for African

Relief (WYNCAR), he raised over $75,000 to aid Malika Village in Senegal, West Africa, and other African countries. He served as president of the Institute for People Enterprises (IPE), which he founded in 1978. In 1984, he organized and chaired the Western New York Council for African Relations. Gaiter received numerous awards including: the Buffalo Challenger Buffalo Citizen Award; Phyllis Wheatley Club Certificate of Appreciation; Black Educators Association Community Service Award; the Buffalo Urban League Evans-Young Humanitarian Award and the prestigious Buffalo News Man of the Year Award.

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Girl Scout Registration and Information Night

JUNETEENTH 2018 FESTIVAL UPDATE

Girl Scout registration and information night will be held at the Edward Saunders community Center, 2777 Bailey Avenue on Monday February 26 and Tuesday February 27 from 6-7 p.m. Come learn all about Girl Scouts, how to become a volunteer and how to join a current troop or start your own troop! For more information contact Sheila.Walker@gswny.org or call 935-6051

The 2018 Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, one of the largest ethnic and cultural festivals of its kind, in the United States, will kick-off its 43rd consecutive celebration of the end of Black enslavement. All slaves were declared free as of January 1, 1863, according to President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. However, those enslaved in Texas remained so until the fall of the Confederacy, and the arrival of U.S. Army general, Gordon Granger, who landed at Galveston, TX, on June 19, 1865, and ended the heinous crime that targeted those of African descent. June 19, or “Juneteenth”, has been an official state holiday, in Texas, since June 13, 1979. The Buffalo celebration will include the following events: •Liberation Flag-Raising: Fri., 6/8/18 - Niagara Square, in front of City Hall •Sankofa Days: Sat., 6/9/18 – Fri., 6/15/18 – locations to be announced •43rd Consecutive Festival: Sat., 6/16/18 – Sun., 6/17/18 – MLK, Jr. Park •Maafa Memorial – Thurs., 6/19, 2018 – Broderick Park The festival’s committees need volunteers. Meetings will be held Tues., February 27 and Tues., March 27, 6:00 p.m., at Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo’s headquarters, 1517 Genesee St., Buffalo. For more information, call 716 891-8801.

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Staying Woke in the Wake of The Black Panther…

he controversy surrounding the Black Panther movie has been intense, sustained, fanatic. That fact alone has amplified perhaps the most salient issue of all: that everything we experience in this life of success, failure or mediocrity is in direct proportion to the way we view ourselves. It’s worth examining and understanding what this moment has called from us, as we take to our corners to defend either supporting the movie or rejecting it, based on what seems to have gelled into two nuanced positions. One consensus is that we should be glad that after so long of only seeing ourselves portrayed as criminals, whores, wife beaters, child molesters and the like, we can finally take ourselves and our children to see a movie on the big screen that we can be proud of. We’ve SABIRAH supported other superhero franchises, X-Men MUHAMMAD and the movie industry overall, so why not this movie? The other position is that we should be ashamed of waiting for Hollywood to validate us as a family, and to instill pride in our children, something we surely should be doing ourselves. Moreover, if we can make White controlled Hollywood rich, why can’t we set our minds to support our own projects and build a Black economy? If we can embrace the Black Panther, why couldn’t we embrace the recently portrayed real life hero, Nat Turner? The conscious community was at a disadvantage before the release of the Black Panther. It was hard to pinpoint clear objections specific to the film without having seen it, and therefore, their criticisms were dismissed as lacking credibility. Still, they fought on with general objections, because something was setting their “Spidey sense” a-tingling. Something just didn’t sit right. In fact, the sudden appearance of a big screen, big budget film with an allBlack cast in positive portrayals was in fact the problem! There’s something amiss when the same Hollywood that has tightly controlled and denigrated our image since its inception suddenly offers us a world where dark-skinned Black people wearing their own natural hair are seen demonstrating courage, beauty, nobility and uncommon valor. Where Black women are united with one another in sisterhood and in loyalty to our men, who in turn respect, protect, and cherish those women. What’s “wrong” with this picture? Since the release of the movie, one thing is abundantly clear. They were right. It’s not enough to just relax and enjoy the positives, shunning any negatives… like the pitting of Black Africans against Blacks born in America. Black traitors to the Panther and the Kingdom of Wakanda in Africa are juxtaposed against those who are noble at best, short-sighted at worst. But Killmonger, the ruthless, ultimately incorrigible villain is made in America, as are the young boys in the projects, playing basketball when a Wakandan plane lands on the court. Their first reaction to seeing it is to ponder how many pieces they can break it up into to sell it. Next, there’s the ever-present, beneficent White man, always on hand to remind us that “they’re not all bad,” and the utterly preposterous collaboration between the Wakandan defenders and this agent of the CIA. But these are examples of Hollywood’s usual assault and battery on the Black image, obviously irresistible despite the plot in this instance to use positive imagery as squalene. That’s the oilbased molecule that’s artificially added to vaccines, to render the body more susceptible to the full force of the virus being injected. Squalene is native to the body, so it enables the poisons in the shot to bypass the natural defense systems and invade the body more easily. Self-pride and self-love are native to (inherent in) human beings. After generations of creating a hunger in Black people for a positive image of self, those behind this film gave free reign to Black writers, designers and researchers to produce what they knew would evoke powerful emotions of pride and validation, rendering us completely vulnerable to the poison in the Panther. After consistently refusing to produce and promote positive Black films based on the lie that they wouldn’t sell well overseas, Disney funded this $200 million project, and gave it nine months of pre-release advertising. There was never any doubt about it being a smash hit, because they knew the depth of the longing that they themselves had

created and stoked over their entire history of movie-making. The Black Panther is death in disguise. It’s our open enemy’s response to strong signs of life in the collective Black body. We’re waking up. Every year since the murder of Trayvon Martin, the media has kept quiet about our sustained holiday boycotts, claiming record sales. But come January, we hear reports of chain stores closing hundreds of outlets. We’re responding well to the campaign to put our money in Black banks and to support our own businesses. Since the election of Donald Trump, over a dozen Black-owned travel groups have seen a spike in bookings, with folks consciously leaving the country for Black-only retreats, in search of time with just ourselves. This is the dawning of what The Honorable Elijah Muhammad told us decades ago, that separation is the best and only solution to the problem between the races. Recently, financial expert Dr. Boyce Watkins has devised an independent Black school system overnight, by simply connecting the many independent schools already operating all over the country. This is an organized vehicle for taking back the minds of our children. And in South Africa, a young Black woman from the organization “Black First/ Land First” emphatically speaks dreaded, but inevitable words to a young, blonde documentary film maker: “Black people have been patient long enough. …We are coming for you. We are going to get everything you own. It’s ours. The question of war in this country is inevitable. We are going to fight.” This is the collective mind, and the collective movement that Hollywood is responding to, and attempting to inoculate against. This… is the poison in the Panther. More next time.

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An Illusion of Justice : From Black Man to Black Boy Part 2 Conclusion

It must be said at this point, that Green isn’t the first Black man to suffer from what appears to be Black Rage often brought about as a reaction to racism, although it seems that whites can become mentally ill and Blacks cannot. Although Blacks are blamed for having a high crime rate, they are also perceived as the sanest persons in society since rarely are they perceived as having mental problems when it comes to criminal conduct. But in actuality, if any group in America should suffer from mental illness, it should be Blacks. When President Trump responded that the Las Vegas shooting that ended in the mass murder of 59 people, he said the shooter Stephen Paddock had some mental probTED lems, in which I agreed with the President, KIRKLAND without reservations. If President Trump can make that assertion concerning a rich white man of his equal, I can make a similar claim about a Black poor father with two children, unemployed in America, and who may have been treated unfairly when seeking a job or job application, I recommend the following should be read: (Spirit and Soul Odyssey of a Black Man in America, Volume One; Chapter Seven). **** According to Luke Moretti, News 4 reporter (WIVB), Travis Green was indicted on January 3, 2018 by the Erie County Grand Jury on charges of attempted murder, attempted assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. Following the Grand Jury indictment, Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. Ditullio held Green without bail on recommendation of the Erie County District Attorney’s office. Paul Dell, defense attorney for Green, said of his client, “It’s

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Dear Editor: Please tell me it isn't true, please tell me I'm dreaming, please tell me that Mayor Byron Brown would not do something insulting to every Black and well intended White citizen of this city, that he would not insult every Black woman and girl in this City. On Saturday February 10th I attended a community breakfast where the discussion about persons running for judge came up. Several people said that last year, the opportunity came up where the Mayor Brown had the opportunity to appoint a Black woman to the City Court, and serve as a Judge until the election this year. Many people were under the belief and hope, that the Mayor would do the right thing. I was knocked off my feet when we were told that not only did the Mayor NOT appoint an African American, he instead put the person who worked with, counseled and represented CARL PALADINO. And it gets worse. We learned this is the same person who represented and guided him through the period when he was insulting the Black female members of the school board, as well as every other Black woman he had a problem with. If this is true, how could and why would the Mayor do this? And why would he now (keeping this information away from us) be trying to push this woman through the community? I hope this is not true, but if it is, not only does the Mayor have some explaining to do, we must stand and fight together to make sure the right result happens this election year!

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the defense position that any criminal conduct was reckless as opposed to any kind of intentional act,” said Dell. But District Attorney John Flynn says his office will fight any insanity claims raised by the defense. “We will contend that he knew what was going on. He was able to comprehend his actions, and his actions were obviously criminal and not due to any mental defect.” This, of course is the prerogative of a Distract Attorney, although one can only wonder why such vigor was not being used against Edward Bald, the confessed shooter of the 12 year old Black boy. And why is the Bald case which appeared a “slam dunk” still hanging without action from the District Attorney’s office? Why the silence from the Black and white communities, although there is some whispering? But one thing bothers me, and to clear it up in my head, I ask the question. What if the shooter was a Black man and the 12 year old boy was white, with all the other characters and events remaining the same as in Bald’s narrative? How would District Attorney Flynn respond? Travis Green could face a maximum of 25 years in state prison, if convicted of those charges. He was held without bail and returned to the Eire County Holding Center by Erie County Court Judge, Sheila A. Ditullio. **** Here at the end of this narrative, I find myself more understanding of the actions of a Travis Green in comparison to the actions of the district attorney. I have experienced Green’s dilemma as the life of a Black man in America who find himself with his back against the wall as he screams silently, but no one seems to hear, whereas the district attorney merely follows a written script which calls for the incarceration of as many Blacks as possible, and to hell with justice.

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Rise Up Right! Welcome everyone as I challenge you to “Rise Up Right,” where we ignite the flames that you already have for sports by highlighting the latest local, national, and international sports news. Let me enlightened you like only “The Torch” can by first taking a quick glimpse into the action from the Monsignor Martin league. Christian Central Academy led by Josh Tyson who reached the 1,000 points mark for his career helped beat Tonawanda 56-34. The Crusaders (9-13) will await their quarterfinals game at Villa Maria on Tuesday night. In the same night, the JV Crusaders team defeating Tonawanda 51-40 led by Cameron McKissic and Matthew Samuel. In Section 6 action, if you are a Kats fan then you had to be thrilled, seeing that Middle College (14-5 overall, 11-2 league) became the Yale Cup champions by defeating the Emerson Eagles 87-52. Lead by coaches James Kane and Andre Adams, the Kats look forward to their quest at state championships. Stay tuned and find out how far the Kats will go in the sectionals.

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In college hoops, the Men’s UB Bulls team led by head coach Nate Oaks will be looking for a 20 plus win season while flirting with Mid Atlantic Conference history as they are on track to be one of the best basketball programs ever. This week the Bulls will take on the likes of Bowling Green and Miami (OH). Bulls Nation will be looking to grab the highest seed possible in the MAC Tournament upcoming in March, so these next games will be of grave importance. Will the Bulls have want it takes to finish the season on a historical note? The UB Lady Bulls are also having a great season as well. The Bulls have reached the 20 win plateau by avenging their loss to Central Michigan, five games later by the score of 8582. The UB women have now received votes in the USA today Top 25 Coaches poll for the fourth straight week making this week a historic one because that accomplishment

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Looking back, Martin says "I appreciated that. He was thinking to obviously have these individuals' names on the back of my fraternity jacket must say something", and Martin was happy to use this as a teachable moment and an opportunity for two individuals to branch outside of their respective circles. "Black history is American history. I want folks to stop thinking in terms of 28 days and ask themselves what are things I don't know?", hoping to encourage us to make active searches and explorations year round. While pondering the influence of Blacks (or lack thereof) in today's news media, Martin unloads a bullet. "All these Black voices appearing across all of these networks during Obama's eight years, how about they all disappeared when he left office. Ask yourself why? The question is did White t.v. executives only have them there because they were Black? If they truly valued their opinions, then why would you not value their opinions now that Trump is in office? That's one of those things that if you're not paying attention you might miss." Look for his upcoming interview on TV One with Xernona Clayton, who served as the confidante and media gatekeeper to Coretta Scott King after her husband's historic 1968 assassination. One of the fascinating stories told to Martin involves Clayton "climbing into Dr. King's casket herself to reapply makeup to his face and neck because the funeral home did such an awful job." Back here in Buffalo, doors open at 7:30 for the evening presentation at Canisius College. Parking is challenging, all are advised to plan accordingly.

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has never existed until now. Will the Lady Bulls clinch a bid from the Mid Atlantic Conference? Now you can see there is no fumbling here with Rise Up Right as we take a ride on the wagons that no circles better. The Buffalo Bills meet with Vontae Davis on Thursday but what some don’t know is that there is a chance they may lose E.J. Gaines to free agency so picking up Davis maybe necessary. Davis was a pro bowler in 2014 and 2015. According to many sources, Tyrod Taylor is a candidate suited for deletion by way of a trade not a release. Finally, the rumor mill has been turning as there are reports that the Bills may trade for the second overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. If you are wondering what’s next? Make sure you continue to keep up with the latest in sports right here with Rise Up Right. For more great sports talk, follow me on these social media sites: Andre Robinson and Rise Up Family on Facebook therealtorch716 and riseupfamilyseven16 on Instagram Watch Rise Up Sports Show every Tuesday at 7pm on Facebook Live & Buffalo WNY RiseUp TV on www. citylinktv.com

I Ching -66All streams flow to the sea Because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. If you want to govern the people, You must place yourself below them. If you want to lead the people, You must learn how to follow them. The Master is above the people, And no one feels oppressed. She goes ahead of the people, And no one feels manipulated. The whole world is grateful to her. Because she competes with no one, No one can compete with her.

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-LEGAL NOTICEThe La’Verdad Cafe/Deli LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/25/2018. Office: Erie County: SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 115 Gold Street, Buffalo, New York 14206. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which the LLC is dissolved. Feb.14,21,28 March 7,14,21 -LEGAL NOTICEExtensions of Essence LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/27/17. Off. Loc.: Erie Co. SSNY design. as agt. upon whom process may be served. Reg. agt. upon whom and at which SSNY to mail process: Extensions of Essence, LLC 48 Homer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Purpose: any lawful activity. Feb.14,21,28 March 7,14, 21 -LEGAL NOTICEName of LLC: DTP Holding LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 08,2017 The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at: 7954 Transit Road,Williamsville New York 14221 Purpose of LLC: Buying, Selling, Renting and leasing real estate. No specific duration attached to LLC Feb.21,28 March 7,14,21,28

LEGAL NOTICE Asset Mgt v. Hassan aka Wiggins NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY ASSET MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS II, LLC; Plaintiff(s) vs. LEVI J. HAWKINS AS ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATES OF LUCINDA HASSAN A/K/A LUCINDA H. WIGGINS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about October 5, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at 92 Franklin Street, 1st Floor Alcove, Buffalo, NY 14202. On March 7, 2018 at 10:00 am. Premises known as 623 EAST UTICA STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14211 Section: 100.52 Block: 5 Lot: 1 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number Twenty-Four (24), Township Eleven (11), Range Eight (8) of the Holland Land Company’s Survey. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $57,344.66 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 810901/2016 Michael Joseph Chmiel, Esq., Referee

LEGAL NOTICE BID REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the following projects for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meetings will be held interested firms at MCI Office. Documents can be obtained by contacting the associated estimator, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified firms for associated goals are strongly encouraged. New Era Field Capital Improv Allowance Project in Orchard Park, NY. Contact: ttibbs@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting 2/21/18 at 3:30pm. MBE:10%, WBE:2%, Proposals due to MCI by 2/23/18 at 2:00PM. ECMC Expansion & Modernization – ER Dept. Projects in Buffalo, NY. Optional MWBE Meeting 2/21/18 at 3:30pm MBE: 20%, WBE: 10%, SDVOB: 6%. Proposals due to MCI by 2/26/18 at 2:00PM Bid No. 1 – Select Demo, Contact: pscheuer@markcerrone.com. Bid No. 2 – ED Ramp Demo, Contact: jmccune@markcerrone.com Bid No. 3 – Site Work, Contact: mjantzi@markcerrone.com Erie County Shoreline Trail Phase 1 Project in Buffalo, NY. Contact: cganje@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting 2/21/18 at 3:30pm. MBE:10%, WBE:2%, Proposals due to MCI by 2/28/18 at 2:00PM. Buffalo Outer Harbor Access & Activation Civic Project in Buffalo, NY. Contact: gbostard@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting 2/28/18 at 3:30pm. MBE:15%, WBE:15%,, SDVOB: 3%. Proposals due to MCI by 3/9/18 at 2:00PM. Niagara Falls Water Board General Contracting Project in Niagara Falls, NY. Contact: jsalvatore@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting Available Upon Request. MBE:12%, WBE:18%,, SDVOB: 6%. Proposals due to MCI by 2/15/18 at 9:00AM.

LEGAL NOTICE U.S.Bank v.Hodkin SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CBASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-SP2, Plaintiff against STEVEN HODKIN, CHERYL YVETTE HODKIN A/K/A CHERYL HODKIN, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 19, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove of the Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, City of Buffalo, N.Y. on the 1st day of March, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land lying, situate and being in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie, and State of New York. Said premises known as 88 Kendale Road, Buffalo, N.Y. 14215-1833. (Section: 90.08, Block: 3, Lot: 14). Approximate amount of lien $ 179,991.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 802672-17. Kristin L. Arcuri, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

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America’s first Black Lawyer Macon B. Allen Macon Bolling Allen was born on August 4,1816. He was a Black teacher, lawyer and judge. From Indiana, he was born Allen Macon Bolling. He grew up free man. In the early 1840s he studied law in Portland, Maine. After passing the Maine bar exam, he was granted his license to practice law in Maine on July 3, 1844. Allen thus was the first Black man licensed to practice law in the United States.

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Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

Mike’s Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Delavan-Grider Community Center, 380-5100. $5

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.

Jazz, Poetry & Open Mic Jam Session: Nuiessence Jazz, 6-9 p.m., R Healing Center, 1057 Kensington Ave; $10 advance, $12 door, $8 students featuring Bro. Taharka, Russeau Taylor & Allasane Sarr. THURSDAY FEB. 22 FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 4442046. 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 FEB. 23 Black Tie for Black History Extravaganza: 7-11 p.m., Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St.; $30; Tickets @ Doris Records. Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAY FEB. 24 Archangel 8 Chess Academy Erie County Winter Scholarship Chess Championships: Main Place Mall, downtown upper level. Open to all students grades sK-6. Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY Meeting: 11 a.m.1p.m. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan; 7-11 Franchise opportunities to be discussed; 995-0622 or 4002041. Open to the public. Join today! Black History Month at the Broadway Market Featuring Larry Salter. Soul Orchestra:12 noon – 3 p.m.; a free family event

SUNDAY FEB. 25 Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Founders Day Celebration: 2 p.m. the Millennium Hotel, 2000 Walden Ave., MONDAY FEB 26 Enterprise Charter Board of Trustees Open Meeting: 5:30 p.m., 275 Oak Street. 855-2114. Girl Scout Registration and Information Night : Edward Saunders Community Center, 2777 Bailey Avenue 6-7 p.m. African Consciousness Workshop Documentary Series: 5:30-7:50 P.M. Merriweather Library Jefferson @ Utica; Featuring Dr. Octavia Hudson; free admission; 716-883-4418. FLARE First. Time Homebuyers Orientation: 6 p.m., 24495 Main St. free & open to the public. 838-6740 to register. Girl Scout Registration and Info Night Continued : Edward Saunders community Center, 2777 Bailey 6-7 p.m. 935-6051. WEDNESDAY FEB. 28 Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 716 832 1010. Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St427-0566. Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

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February 2018 Submitted by Kenneth and Sharon Holley

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Rochester Training Center 21 Jetview Drive Rochester, NY 14624 Thursday, March 1st - 4:00 pm

Urban League of Rochester, NY, Inc. 265 North Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14605 Monday, February 26th - 10:00 am

Buffalo Urban League Buffalo Urban League 15 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14203 Thursday, February 22nd - 5:00 pm

Buffalo Employment and Training Center 77 Goodell St Buffalo, NY 14203 Friday, February 23rd - 10:00 am

True Bethel Baptist Church 907 E. Ferry St Buffalo, NY 14211 Tuesday, February 27th - 9:00 am

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