Challenger Community News June 17,2015

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JUNE 17, 2015 • F R E E Don’t Forget Dad This Father’s Day Weekend!

Report: No Proof Cleveland Cop Warned Tamir Rice Before Fatal Playground Shooting PG. 4

Katie Harrod Announces Candidacy for Family Court Judge PG. 3

INSIDE ROCHESTER

Introducing Young Rogue : The “Spit Fire Goddess”

DISPELLING THE BLACK FATHERHOOD MYTH

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Report Finds Black Dads Just as Involved in Childrearing as Other Races PG. 13

Sincere Wishes for A Blessed and Peaceful Ramadan!

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First Community to Host Father’s Day Talk

ROC PROFILES

“A Culture That Nurtures Black Fathers: Eliminating ‘Hands Up! and ‘I Can’t Breathe!’” will be the subjet of a talk by Minister Lawrance Lee Evans Sr., National Minister of First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. at the Institute, located at 219 Hamilton Street, on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21 at 4 p.m. All faiths are welcome!

Jerry Ingram

“Young Roque”

Introducing:Young Rogue – The Spit Fire Goddess!

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By Randy Greg

n the hip hop game, men dominate and set trends for the culture to admire. Once in a while a female comes along to challenge the game. They can spit like the men do, receive respect like the men do but most importantly, they add their own persona to let you know they’re all female.

Rogue, The Spit Fire Goddess is just that. Hailing from Rochester, New York – “Young Rogue” as she likes to be referred to, describes her music as diverse, untamed and ecliptic.

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“I am a little deeper than the average rapper and you will hear this on my upcoming independent album called Bipolar. I have a twerk song on there for fun but then I have a song that deals with suicide.”

The expected release date for this album is January 2016.

Rogue started rapping at the age of 17 and has since been recognized by the likes of Keith Clizark, multi-platinum producer for Will Smith and Snoop. Kenyon da Don is assisting with the upcoming album as well as Ferdinand Jay. I talk about gangsta rap but I am not promoting this as a way of life” she states. “I also talk about long term relationships and not just giving away your cootie cat.” Rogue writes her own lyrics and produces her own videos.

To hear more from Rogue, the Fire Goddess, check out “freestyle upload” on her Youtube page http://youtu. be/7-0ZUN8zIKMher or contact her directly at youngroguespitfire@gmail.com.

Jerry Ingram, the author of the newly released book “Not So Simple, Just That Easy,” is a local motivational speaker, life coach, minister, and youth minister. He has also written for the Minority Reporter and the local Community News Magazine. Jerry was the subject of Gates Public Library’s “Meet The Author” event in May. “Write on!”

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Town *Men’s Health Conference: Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., New Life Fellowship, 330 Wellington Ave., to register (585)234-0623 or email: ihmcroc@gmail.com hosted by the Interdenominational health Ministry Coalition. *Conversations on Race Conversations on Race Monday, June 29 from 6 - 8pm Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford. 248.6275 *8th Annual Father Daughter Ball, Sunday, June 28, The Diplomat Party House 3-7 p.m.; For tickets and info 585-2001134 or email silhouettesinc@ hotmail.com

*“Path Through History Celebration” : Mount Hope Cemetery’s “10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 21. For full schedule of events go to www.cityofrochester.gov/historypath or www. iloveny.com/paththroughhistoryweekend. *Free Workshops for YoungMusicians Offered at the Xerox Rochester’s Jazz Fest: sponsored by Wegmans, w June 22-28; 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastman School of Music RAY WRIGHT ROOM (Room 120) 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY. Open to all grade school and high school music students. No registration is required. Free of charge!

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AREA BRIEFS Tentative Residency Requirement for Buffalo Police

LeRoi Johnson

LeRoi Johnson to Receive International Artist Award LeRoi Johnson was one of five artists selected by Arttour International in 2015 to receive the ATIM’s Masters Award 2015. Working in acrylics, often, with a touch of oil, African American artist LeRoi has created an entirely new art form that he calls “electric primitive.” The award will be conferred to the artists during the ATIM’S Masters Award Ceremony to be celebrated August 23 at the Castello Esntense, in Ferrara, Italy. Congratulations LeRoi!

Buff-City Hoops Summer Basketball Tournament Meeting The Buff-City Hoops Summer 2015 basketball tournaments meeting will be held, Wednesday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. For more information contact Legislator Betty Jean Grant (at 716) 602-5877.

Fruit Belt Coalition Recognition Banquet The Fruitbelt Coalition will host its 5th annual Recognition Banquet on Saturday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Beginnings Banquet Hall, 38 Crocker Street. The donation is $25 per person. For additional information contact Dr. Benjamin Cashaw at 893-6428.

A tentative deal between the City of Buffalo and the Police Benevolent Association was announced last Friday mandating that newly hired police officers live in the city for at least seven years.

Mayor Brown noted that the new residency requirement makes Buffalo “the only large city police department in the state to have residency for its police officers.” Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda said he was in full support of the new rule, and that Buffalo would be a “better place” had the same rules been in place long ago. Mayor Brown said that such a law will make a difference. “When officers live in a community it provides officers a greater stake in that community. The tentative contract, which is not yet permanent, is expected to be ratified by the PBA membership around July 9.

The most recent contract struck with the firefighters union, stipulates that all newly hired firefighters must reside in the city for the lifetime of their employment with the city.

Russell A Guthrie Trailblazing Sign Dedication Set The Dedication Ceremony for the Commemorative Street “Trailblazing” Sign honoring World War II Army Veteran and Hero, Russell A Guthrie, will be held on Friday June 19 at Norway Park and Dodge Street at 12 Noon.

The Pennington-Moye VFW Post 9251 “ Buffalo Soldiers” Presentation Team will be the Color Guard Post 9251 is located in Rochester, N.Y. This event is being hosted by United Veterans of Buffalo, ( UVOB) the event is open to the public.

Katie Harrod Announces Candidacy for Family Court Judge

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atie Nichols Harrod has announced her candidacy for Erie County Family Court.

An experienced Family Court attorney and general civil practice lawyer, she said she is running to make a positive difference in the lives of area children and families.

A native of Buffalo, she is an Administrative Law Judge at City Hall and an Impartial Hearing Officer for New York State Department of Education and Buffalo’s Parking Violations Bureau. Ms. Harrod began her career as a Buffalo Attorney in 1994 when she opened her own Law Office. Prior to that she earned her Law Degree from University of Maryland in 1984, and was appointed as Assistant State’s Attorney in 1986, assigned to the Domestic Relations Division where she handled Inter-State Child Support matters. Ms. Harrod has served as a Substitute Teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools and she also helped establish two church-run tutoring/after school programs in the Katie Nichols Harrod City of Buffalo.

Attorney Nichols-Harrod is currently circulating petitions to get on the ballot for the September 10 Primary election.

“I have nearly 25 years experience as a Family Court Attorney. I am a wife, mother and a grandmother. I’m running because I deeply care about the families in our WNY community,” she states.

“Seeing children and their families flourish and thrive is one of my greatest passions. I grew up here, so I understand our many strengths and our very difficult challenges. Together with the help of the Lord we can face it all and make a great difference.”

If elected, Mrs. Nichols-Harrod will be the first African American woman elected to the Family Court bench.

Hosted by The Minority Faculty and Staff Association at UB, The Association of Faculty and Staff of African Descent (at Buffalo State College, and Cultural Voice Box

Networking in Higher Education Conference to Convene Here

The Minority Faculty and Staff Association (MFSA) at the University at Buffalo, in collaboration with the Association of Faculty and Staff of African Descent (AFSAD) at Buffalo State College, and Cultural Voice Box will host the seventh biennial conference, “Networking in Higher Education: Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow,” on Friday, June 26 at the Holiday Inn (Buffalo Airport), 4600 Genesee Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The conference theme is “Innovative Educational Leadership: Championing Disruptive Change.” The event seeks to engage the community in meaningful dialogue relative to issues facing underrepresented educators, professionals, parents, and students at all levels.

Workshops will be offered throughout the day by educators and scholars from Western New York as well as a luncheon keynote speech by Dr. JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of North Florida. Dr. Wilder is passionate about connecting sociology to everyday issues occurring within our society. She writes, researches, and lectures on the contemporary experience of Black Americans and other racial/ethnic minorities.

Dr. Wilder’s work discusses significant shifts in ways race, racism, Dr. Wilder and race-related issues have been articulated and understood. She argues for a “re-positioning” of race and examination of the resulting impacts on minority-majority and even minority-minority group relations. Dr. Wilder is a distinguished expert and scholar whose research has been featured in national media including Black Enterprise, National Public Radio, Nightline, 20/20 and the New York Times.

The conference will open with a morning plenary moderated by Dr. Teresa A. Miller, Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion and Professor of Law, University at Buffalo. Panelists include: Samuel Magavern, Co-Director, Partnership for the Public Good; Honorable James A.W. McLeod, Buffalo City Court Judge; and Dr. Raechele L. Pope, Assistant Professor, Education, Leadership & Policy, University at Buffalo.Concurrent workshop sessions will explore critical topics such as eliminating skills gaps, promoting student success, combating bullying in schools and the workplace, creating social and cultural capital for first generation college students, and proposing the creation of a charter boarding high school in Buffalo, to name a few.

Registration and conference details can be found at the conference website: mfsa.buffalo.edu.

For additional information, please contact conference co-chairs Dr. Ramelli Choates at 716645-6014 or rchoates@buffalo.edu, or Jacqueline Hollins at 716-645-2836 or jhollins@buffalo. edu.Together we can make a difference!

African Stonehenge

Great African Achievements in Astronomy

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everal ancient African cultures birthed discoveries in astronomy.

Many of these are foundations on which we still rely, and some were so advanced that their mode of discovery still cannot be understood.

Egyptians charted the movement of the sun and constellations and the cycles of the moon. They divided the year into 12 parts and developed a yearlong calendar system containing 365 ¼ days .

Clocks were made with moving water and sundial-like clocks were used .

A structure known as the African Stonehenge in present-day Kenya (constructed around 300 B.C.) was a remarkably accurate calendar.

Dogon people of Mali amassed a wealth of detailed astronomical observations.

Many of their discoveries were so advanced that some modern scholars credit their discoveries instead to space aliens or unknown European travelers, even though the Dogon culture is steeped in ceremonial tradition centered on several space events.

The Dogon knew of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, the spiral structure of the Milky Way and the orbit of the Sirius star system. Hundreds of years ago, they plotted orbits in this system accurately through the year 1990 . They knew this system contained a primary star and a secondary star (now called Sirius B) of immense density and not visible to the naked eye.

-Researched by Sydella Blatch

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LOCAL + NATIONAL + WORLD

“Black Like Her”: Rchel Dolezal

“I identify as Black” Rachel Dolezal, the embattled former NAACP leader whose White parents say she misrepresented her identity by masquerading as a Black woman for years, told the “Today” show on Tuesday that, despite the criticisms, she identifies as Black.

In a brief live TV interview, Dolezal, who resigned from her position as the president of the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington, on Monday, told host Matt Lauer her self-identification with the Black experience began as young as when she was 5 years old.

Over the years, Dolezal said she was first identified in news reports as transracial.

She said subsequent stories then began to describe her as biracial and ultimately, “the next article” identified her as a Black woman.“I never corrected that,” Dolezal said.

Among the more pressing and frequently heard concerns around why Dolezal disguised her ethnicity is that she decided to “pass” as Black to fulfill her own agenda and enhance her resume among the Black community. When asked if she could have achieved the same success in advocating for racial equality as a hite woman, Dolezal said she doesn’t know.

Yet, if she could take it all back and do it all over again, Dolezal said: “I would make the same choices.”

Dolezal has dominated the news cycle in recent days as hordes of people -- both online and off -- have criticized her actions. Dolezal’s deception has caused massive uproar and prompted several reactions examining her decisions and why she made them. In a previous interview, Dolezal even identified a Back man named Alfred Wilkinson as her dad.

“Albert Wilkinson is my dad.

Any man can be a father, not every man can be a dad.”

Dolezal’s birth father, Larry Continued Page 18

Tamir Rice

Report: No Proof Cleveland Cop Warned Tamir Rice Before Fatal Playground Shooting Witness accounts do not support the officer’s claim that he “shouted verbal commands” from inside his patrol car before the shooting in November.

The Cleveland Police Department has claimed that an officer “shouted verbal command” from inside his patrol car before fatally shooting 12-year-old Tamir Rice on playground in November, but witness interviews do not support the statement, according to a report released Saturday by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department, reports CNN. A grand jury will study the sheriff’s report and determine whether to indict the officer. The report comes after a judge said on Thursday that there was probable cause to charge Timothy Loehmann and his partner Frank Garmback, but his opinion is not binding.

The case began when Loehmann shot and killed Tamir on November 22 after a citizen called 911 to report a “guy with a pistol” outside a city recreation center, the report notes. But the officers weren’t told the caller said the gun might be “fake” and the guy might be a juvenile, CNN says. Rice actually had a toy gun.

Upon arriving on the scene, police claim that Loehmann told Tamir three times to put his hands up, then opened fire when the boy reached for the pellet gun tucked in his waistband, the report say.

But witness accounts and surveillance video shows Loehmann firing two shots within two seconds after his police cruiser slid to a stop near the child, who was holding a toy gun.

BlackAgendaReport Another “Black” U.S. President?

Omali Yeshitela, chairman of the Black Is Back Coalition for Social Justice, Peace and Reparations, said Democratic presidential politics has become repetitive and predictable. “What we have is simply a continuation of the [Bill] Clinton regime, through Obama, and now I guess Hillary is about to become the third Black president,” said Yeshitela. The Black Is Back Coalition, is gearing up for its national conference, in August.

Newark is the Destination on July 25

The People’s Organization for Progress is expecting huge crowds to gather in Newark, New Jersey, for POP’s Millions March Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice, and Economic Inequality, July 25. The march has been endorsed by scores of organizations and individuals, including Dr. Cornel West and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who is establishing a civilian police review board complete with subpoena powers. Community organizations, including POP, will hold a majority of seats on the board. However, POP chairman Larry Hamm is “under no illusion” that the review board will solve the problem. “I say categorically, that the greatest antidote to police brutality is the mass movement of the people,” said Hamm. “

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Eighth Annual MAAFA Memorial : A Day of Remembrance

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he Juneteenth Festival, Inc. of Buffalo will sponsor the Eighth Annual MAAFA Memorial Service on Friday, June 19, 2015. The program will begin at 6 p.m. at LaSalle Park (end of Porter Avenue, look for our liberation flags). There will be drumming, spoken word performances, storytelling performances, and a healing ceremony that reflect our MAAFA.

1500+ ARTISTS • 9 D AY S • 90+ FREE SHOWS • 19 VENUES

Everyone is encouraged to wear white or African clothing and bring a lawn chair. We also ask that you bring loose flowers for the ceremony.

MAAFA (pronounced (Mah ah fah)) is a Kiswahili word that means great disaster or terrible occurrence. Some people use the term Holocaust, however, in the African tradition MAAFA is used in reference to what happened to African people during the enslavement period and beyond. The MAAFA Memorial Service will be a Day of Remembrance, recognizing 500 years of the suffering of African people on the continent of Africa, the Diaspora and in America. In case of rain we may meet at Juneteenth Headquarters, Genesee St. at Moselle.

For further information about this special event, please contact JoAnn Peters, Chairperson, at 856-3347. (Pictured above, members of Daughters of Creative Sounds (left) Karima Amin, Sharon Holley (center) and Yvonne Harris perform at last year’s Maafa event.

The three are also members of Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY.)

Buffalo Stories

Ferry Street Corridor Project Unveiling Announced: Hopes to Inspire Community

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uffalo Stories. Neighborhood stories. Family stories. Personal stories. All of these accounts of past events are the building blocks of our community; the firm foundation on which we and those who come after us, stand.

The mission and purpose of the Friends of the Buffalo Story is to discover and reveal those stories. Working with the people whose memoirs they are, there are times we will create plays. Times we will create music. Times we will create art. And times when we will uncover and display the long, lost photographs that provide tantalizing glimpses into the lost lives of the many people who came before us.

On Wednesday, June 24, the Friends of the Buffalo Story, as part of their work on the Ferry Street Corridor Project, is unveiling over thirty of these old photographs. Some of them were taken by an early twentieth-century studio photographer. Some are from the archives of the Buffalo History Museum. Some have been lovingly shared by people who live here. Recognizing the power of these images, we unearthed them, enlarged them and have, with the support of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority and funding from the Baird Foundation, placed them on the perfectly suited concrete panels that run along E. Ferry Street between Michigan and Masten.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT June 15, 2015

Buffalo Public Schools Adult Educa�on Division

APPLYING FOR ACCREDITATION Buffalo Public Schools Adult Educa�on Division is a candidate for accredita�on with the Commission of the Council on Occupa�onal Educa�on. Persons wishing to make comments should write to the Execu�ve Director of the Commission, Council on Occupa�onal Educa�on, 7480 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350. Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.

See the schedule at rochesterjazz.com

The Ferry Street Corridor Project: Honoring Our Past; Imagining Our Future

Project Unveiling

The images are compelling and powerful photographic art. They are also a means to tell stories and it is our hope that the telling of these Buffalo stories will inspire people to learn more about their past and in the process become more engaged in, and committed to their present and even their future.

These photos, exhibited along the E. Ferry Street Corridor, will be unveiled on Wednesday June 24 at 1pm. They will be on view throughout the summer. Organizers are encouraging Challenger readers to come to what promises to be, a most interesting event!

Wednesday June 24, 2015 1:00 PM The NFTA Wall (Corner of Ferry Street and Michigan Street, across from Buffalo High School for Preforming Arts)

The Rogovin Collection, 1962

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Health Matters

Gwen Grimes

“Gwen is still giving cancer a fight!”

Community Urged to Support Benefit for Gwen Grimes

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n December 2014, Gwen Grimes’ life changed drastically when a malignant tumor was found on her stomach and intestines.

Gwen was diagnosed with Sarcoma, a rare kind of cancer that grows in connective tissues and on the organs. When the tumor was discovered it was so large that surgery was not an option. Attempts were made to shrink the tumor but were ineffective and six months later Gwen is still giving cancer a fight!

Gwen is a 64 year old mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend to many. She’s a loving, foxy, outgoing, humorous, caring, strong woman. The family is asking for support from the community to assist during this time of need. Please show support by joining them for a benefit on Friday June 19, at Marina Vista Apartments, 10 Hertel Avenue ( at the foot of Hertel) Turkey Rib & Haddock Dinners will be sold. Dinners will include three sides, roll, dessert and drink. Choice of sides include Mac & Cheese, String beans, Cabbage, Baked Beans and Spaghetti Salad. Call ahead to 716-948-6673 to avoid the wait or just stop by. If you would just like to make a monetary donation please visit www.gofundme.com search “Gwen Grimes”. ‘ The family thanks you for your support and prayers!

Good Things Happen When You Finally STOP Drinking Diet Soda Research shows that eliminating diet soda improves your health from head to toe!

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liminating diet soda from your diet will improve your health from head to toe. Research on diet soda is still in its infancy, but there’s enough out there to identify what you can look forward to when you put down the can and cool down with an unsweetened iced tea instead.

Migraines disappear and focus sharpens.

It turns out the headaches you expected from a diet soda withdrawal didn’t materialize. And now that you’ve quit the stuff, you probably find yourself thinking clearly for the first time in a while. That’s because the chemicals that make up the artificial sweetener aspartame may have altered brain chemicals, nerve signals, and the brain’s reward system, which leads to headaches, anxiety, and insomnia, according to a review in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. And a 2013 animal study found that rats that drank diet soda had damaged cells and nerve endings in the cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for motor skills.

Taste buds are more sensitive.

It’s not your imagination: Without your usual diet soda chaser, you may find that food has more flavor. It has subtlety.

It’s more enjoyable. That’s because the artificial sweeteners in your diet soda overwhelmed your taste buds with an onslaught of sweetness. Aspartame ranks 200 hundreds times sweeter than table sugar.

The scale finally goes the right way.

While you may have started drinking diet soda to facilitate weight loss, quitting it may actually do the trick. A recent 9-year study found older adults who drank diet soda continued to pack on belly fat. The study piggybacks on research that found each daily diet soda increases your chance of becoming obese in the next decade by 65%, and a study published in Diabetes Care that found drinking diet soft drinks daily was associated with an increase in metabolic syndrome—obesity, high blood-pressure, high triglycerides—which leads to heart disease and diabetes.

Bones strengthen.

Putting down the soda may be the best way to improve your bone strength and reduce your risk of fractures. One 2014 study found that each daily soda increased the chance of hip fracture by 14% for postmenopausal women. And another found that older women who drank cola had lower bone mineral density in their hips. The jury is still out on why soda has this effect, but the science pretty clearly suggests that a soda habit weakens your bones.

Your attitude towards food changes.

Since diet sodas have no calories, people drinking them often feel it’s okay to indulge elsewhere, finds Bainbridge. Often she sees her diet soda-drinking patients make poor food choices, like a burger and fries, a piece of cake, or potato chips, because they think they can afford those extra calories. Plus, soda often accompanies unhealthy foods. “Sometimes those poor choices are built up habits,” she says. “You’re conditioned to have soda with chips, fries, or something sweet. When you eliminate the soft drink, you also break the junk food habit.”

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Fat storage and diabetes risk decreases.

Our hormones may explain the great paradox of why people gain weight when they switch to diet soda. A study in Diabetes Care found that drinking two-thirds of a diet soda before eating primed the pancreas to release a lot of the fat-storing hormone insulin.

When the pancreas is overworked from creating insulin to control blood-sugar levels, diabetes rears its ugly head.

Kidney function improves.

Now that your body no longer has to make sense of the unpronounceable ingredients in diet soda, your kidneys can get back to clearing toxins, stabilizing blood pressure, and absorbing minerals. One study looked at 11 years of data and found that women who drank 2 or more servings of diet soda doubled their chances of declining kidney function.

By Jordan Davidson

eat to live

Support the “Dress It Forward Clothing Drive!”

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and St. John Baptist Church is gearing up for their used clothing drive and needs the community’s assistance with the following clothing: shoes, boots, coats and jackets for children, women and men. We are looking for gently worn clothing items you no longer need and looking for a great cause to donate to. There will be 7 drop off dates for the community to bring donations from 10 a.m. to 12 noon to the Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Smith Life Center, 833 Michigan Avenue. The drop off dates - all on Saturdays - are June 27, July 11 & 25, August 7 & 22 and September 12 and 26.

The main event, which will be held on October 24 from 10am to 3 p.m at the Lfe Center, is open to all. The drive is coordinated by AKA Xi Episilon Omega and St. John Baptist Church.

For more information please call (716) 560-0541.

DO YOU REMEMBER…

Humboldt Parkway before the construction of the Kensington Expressway?

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Jumpin Jambalaya Summer Program!

The African American Cultural Center’s (ACCC) Jumpin’ Jambalaya Summer Program keeps children creatively entertained, culturally enlightened and educationally motivated during the summer months. The day camp runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The program serves Buffalo families with children ages 6 to 12 and runs June 29 thru August 28.

Activities include , creative arts, hip-hop, poetry, spelling bee, cooking, theater, vocal expression and other fun and educational classes instructed by AACC staff and qualified community supporters.

Tuition includes breakfast, lunch and weekly field trips. At the end of the summer camp we will host our annual AACC Unity Day, a family celebration to showcase what the children have learned during the summer program. The Camp is located at TR Center 350 Masten Avenue. For information or questions contact tammy Gaines, Program Coordinator 716-884-2013.

Summer Fun at Miss Barbara’s School of Dance Miss Barbara’s School of Dance located at 1832 Main Street in the Delavan Station Plaza (corner Main & Delavan) will conduct a four week summer dance workshop in tap, jazz, hip hop and african for ages 3 thru teens from July 13 - August 5. Students can take as many classes that are offered in their age category for one low fee. For registration and information call the school at (716) 834-1644.

Camp A.L.I.V.E! Love Alive Fellowship Church presents, Camp A.L.I.V.E! 141 Lewis Street, July 6th - August 28th, M -F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Breakfast and lunch provided, Biblical teaching, Summer Reading Challenge, math review, music, dance, theater, arts & crafts, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, awesome field trips and more. Please contact the church at 716-856-1670, for more information.

Food For Thought: University District’s All-Girls Teen Program!

This summer Gloria J. Parks is offering an all-girls teen program! Enrollment is now open! Teens will learn affordable, nutritious meals they can cook at home, while developing life skills and networking with local community leaders and entrepreneurs in University District.The program is free every Thursday from 5pm-8pm at Parks Center, 3242 Main Street.

For applications, interested teens can call: 716.832.1010 x.

210. Visit us online and download the application at: http://udcda.org Or, just stop by!

Contact: Aislinn SextonYouth Program Developer a.sexton@udcda.org 3242 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14215

“Our children are our future. Our life after death” -Afrivan Proverb

Summer Success (Steam) Camps Registration is going on now for Summer Success (Steam) Camps. To register download your application to thegrantlady. org or call Ms. Gwen at (704) 491-5745. The camps will be held June 29 – August 28 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., for grades pre-k and up at C.R.U.C.I.A.L Community Center 230 Moselle Street.

Open House will be held on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The Camp includes free breakfast and lunch, SAY YES – Mayor’s Reading Program, Summer Bridges, tutoring (pre-k and up), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), indoor gym, sports and fitness, afternoon field trips to the Zoo, Science Museum, Darien Lake, Canal Side Splash Park & more! Summer Success (Steam) Camps are safe, supervised and educational !

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FAITH BASED

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Prayer Tower Cathedral Women’s Day

Vacation Bible School at Macedonia Eagle Landing Summit...

The Prayer Tower Cathedral’s annual Women’s Day featuring Dr. Dorinda Clarke Cole will be held Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m. at 1075 Kensington Ave. For more information call 832-8205.

Macedonia Baptist Church will sponsor a Vacation Bible School and Summer Enrichment Program at the church, 237 East North St. July 6, thru July 17 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 5-11 years old. Enrollment forms are available Wednesdays from 2- 6 p.m. or call the church for more information at (716) 886-3489/886-4357. Rev. Herman Alston Jr. Pastor.

Strawberry Festival The Lutheran Church of Our Savior will host a Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the church, located at 26 Brunswick Blvd. The free family event will feature treats, and pony rides (from 3-4 p.m. only). All children should be accompanied by an adult.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK!

The Eagle Landing Summit is coming to First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church 467 William Street, June 24-26.

BIBLE FACTS… *The Bible was written over a 1600 year period by approximately 40 men. The time of the writing was from 1500 BC to AD 100. *While the Bible is one book, it contains 66 smaller books.

The books of the Old Testament were written before the birth of Jesus Christ and the New Testament covers the life of Christ and beyond.

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Services Set for Rev. Dr. Edwards of Upper Room COGIC

Sis. Nix-Marshall’s 90th Birthday!

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ervices have been set for Rev. Dr. Johnnie Quincy Adams Edwards, former Pastor of the Upper Room COGIC. Rev. Dr. Edwards died on June 9 in Buffalo General Hospital. He was 83 years of age.

The wake will be held on Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ, 131 Florida Street.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Temple Church of God In Christ, 669 Kensington Avenue.

Rev. Dr. Edwards was born August 31, 1931 in Stevens, Arkansas. A Korean War veteran and 2012 Black Achievers Awardee, he was employed at General Motors and served as pastor of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ until he retired in 2013. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Edwards; children, Johnnie Edwards, Cynthia Benning, Christine Edwards, I. Darlene Edwards, Sherry Robinson, Paul Edwards, Lisa Edwards and Doris Edwards; and three sisters Naomi, Orpha and Ruth.

Friends and Family will come together to celebrate the 90th birthday of Sis. L.V. Nix-Marshall on July 5 from 11 a.m. until at 526 High Street. Come with a song, a prayer, a poem, a scripture and words of wisdom to share (no gifts - monetary card will do)! Let us make this a joyous occasion for someone who is so dear to all of us! For more information contact Deacon Pope at 839-1995, Mother Quincie Hunter at 896-5699 or Sister L.V. Marshall at 8864661.

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ON STAGE

Line Dance Extravaganza!

A 2-day Line Dance Extravaganza, hosted by Ladies Inc. Linedance Co., will be held June 19 and 20.

The event, which is expected to attract dancers from Brooklyn, N.Y., New Jersey, Akron Ohio and Rochester, will open with a PreParty on Friday June 19 from 2 p.m. until at the Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Street.

On Saturday, June 20, also at the Martha Mitchell Center, a workshop will take place from 11 a.m. until.

A Dance party on Saturday evening will be held at the Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway from 8 p.m. until. Tickets are $25. A light dinner will be served.

“Legends & Legacies”: A Tribute to B.B. King

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Columnist Eva M. Doyle will present a tribute to the Late B.B. King on Thursday, June 18 at the Merriweather Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This program is part of the Legends and Legacies Series created by Mrs. Doyle to recognize the contributions of African Americans in a variety of fields. This program will highlight B.B. King performing in Africa. Area poets have been invited to join in this tribute. The program is free and open to the public. For more information call 847-6010 or 507-5280.

*The George Caldwell Quintet, The Sportsmen’s Tavern, 326 Amherst Street, Thursday, June 25 Time: 7 10 p.m. $5; (716) 874-7734; featuring music professor at the U. of Rochester Eastman School of Music, Clay Jenkins (trumpet); Buffalo jazz icon Bobby Militello (alto saxophone); first place winner of the International 2015 Scott LaFaro competition Mike Forfia (contrabass); and WNY’s first call percussionist and professor at SUNY at Fredonia music , John Bacon (drums) led by Grammy Award winning pianist and UB Jazz Professor, George Caldwell (piano).

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ON STAGE *Summer Jazz Worship, Sunday July 5 & August 2, One Symphony Circle, 8847250; firstchurchbuffalo.org

*Jagged Edge vs 112 Concert, Kleinhans Music Hall, 8 p.m., Saturday June 20; ticketks at Kleinhans Box Office & Doris Records.

*Art and Soul Paint The Town featuring Jarael Adams and Drea DNur on stage @ Paint The Town Studio, 74 Allen Street, Tuesday, June 23 @ 8 p.m. ; admission $15.

*ROC Summer Explosion, Aug. 15, Shalens Stadium 460 Oak St, Rochester starring Public Enemy, Redman, Method Man, Naughty By Nature, GTETO Boys, Scarface, Kid N’ Play, Kool Moe Dee, Brand Nubian, chub Rock, Das EFX, Keith Murray & DJ Kool; an all day event; gates open at 11 a.m. show starts at 1 p.m.; tickets at ticket Master, Mad Flavor, Peoples Choice and in Buffalo @ Doris Records. *Buffalo’s own Brian McKnight, Saturday, July 18@ 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000. *ZAPP, One the greatest funk bands of the 80’s (“More Bounce to the Ounce,” “Computer Love”) Friday July 24 Hosted By Rob Allen (BET Comic View), 7pm 21+ Admitted. $40 Advance / $45 Day Of Show Ticketmaster. com / Wal-Mart / Tralf Box Office / Doris Records *En Vogue, Free Canalside Concert, Thursday, August 20. www.canalsidebuffalo. com

*BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA @ The Tralf Wednesday June 24 @ 7pm Doors | 8p.m. Show 21+ Admitted Reserved Seating Event Platinum - $39 Advance / $44 Day Of Show Gold - $29 Advance / $34 Day Of Show Silver $24 Advance / $29 Day Of Show *Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author Jennifer Hudson will perform at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival on Wednesday June 24 at 8 p.m. in the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.Tickets range from $55 to $120 and are available online at rochesterjazz.com or order by phone (585) 454-2060.

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Black Fatherhood Myth: Report Finds Black Dads Just as Involved in Childrearing as Other Races

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Jeffrey Warrick, the “Pushup King”

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Breaks Guinness World Record With 46,400 Pushups for Peace!

effrey Warrick, the “Pushup King,” completed 46,000 pushups within a 24-hour period in the lobby of Buffalo City Hall last week to break the Guinness World Record. It will become official once Guinness confirms and documents his amazing accomplishment.

He called the event, which began Thursday, June 4 and ended Friday June 5, “Pushups for Peace” in remembrance of all the slain victims of violence in the city and to encourage the beginning of the healing process.

“I’m asking for a year of peace” said Jeffery. He said if he can help bring the homicide rate to zero he wouldn’t mind accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the City.

“It’s ok for the Pushup King to dream big,” he said with a smile.

But what is most important, he continued, is to bring the spirit of peace, love and a new respect for the value of life to the community.

A fit and optimistic 52 years young, Warrick is a man of strong faith.

“I’ve got to thank God first, for everything” he said. “You have to be blessed to be able to do this. A man’s heart wasn’t designed to push a man up and down 46,000 times.”

He gave credit to former Councilmember and local businessman/civil leader Clifford Bell who gave him his start.

“He was the first one to put me in the game,” acknowledged Warrick. Michael Hill and his mother, longtime Langston Hughes Institute director Dorothy Hill, were also key supporters and played a tremendous part in his early success.

And he had sincere thanks to his “Pushups for Peace” supporters, primarily Masten Council Member Demone Smith who sponsored the event; Rev. Darius Pridgen, Pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth Simmons, Pastor of Cold Spring Bible Chapel, Rev. Michael Chapman, Pastor of St. John Baptist Pushup King and trainer, elder Church and Pastor Grey of Deliverance Temple.

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Standing proudly by his side throughout the history-making effort was his trainer, Elder Joseph Hall of “God’s Spa Personal Fitness.” He said that they were putting on the feat to show love to a community and a people often deprived of it.

The Pushup King is no stranger to breaking records. A seven-time World Pushup Champion, he is planning another “Peace” feat in July at which time he will attempt to break the record for one-arm, one finger pushups (currently around 125) without stopping.

“The Lord has blessed me with this extraordinary gift and I want to use it to help spread the gospel of peace,” said Jeffrey. “I’m looking to be a peace crusader, not for a million dollar career.”

Tapestry Charter On Top! Congratulations to the amazing athletes from Tapestry Charter School! The track team of seniors Taylor Alston and Taniya Jamison, freshman Taylor Hunter and eighth-grader Nia Stevens took first place with a school record of 48.39 seconds in the the girls 4x400 relay in Albany, New York before a crowd of more than 2,000 at the State Championship Meet at the University at Albany. More than 1,000 athletes from school throughout the state participated in the two-day championship meet which concluded this past Saturday. The lightening-fast sprinters came into the game making history. Prior to emerging state champions – a first for the team and their school – they dominated the 100 meter dash during the Section VI girls track and field championships at Niagara-Wheatfield High School finishing 1-2-3-4. It is believed to be the first time that runners from the same school swept the top four spots in the same race. It also marked the first time Tapestry runners ever qualified for the state meet. Tapestry is coached by Dan Tryon.

Additional outstanding performances included Sadira Brown of Sweet Home, who fell just a half-inch shy of winning the triple jump state title. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

lack fathers have long since been derided in the media as missing-in-action, disinterested, or deadbeats who traipse around impregnating women then leaving them to care for the child alone. But a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that African-American fathers are just as involved in their children’s lives as White and Latino men.

The findings refutes the notion that Black fathers are disinterested in raising or caring for their children, and contradicts the stereotype that Black fathers are the least involved of all men.

The L.A. Times’ Emily Alpert Reyes reports: Defying enduring stereotypes about Black fatherhood, a federal survey of American parents shows that by most measures, Black fathers who live with their children are just as involved as other dads who live with their kids — or more so.

For instance, among fathers who lived with young children, 70% of black dads said they bathed, diapered or dressed those kids every day, compared with 60% of white fathers and 45% of Latino fathers, according to a report released Friday by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Nearly 35% of Black fathers who lived with their young children said they read Front page images of proud fathers and their sons to them daily, compared with 30% of at Juneteenth last Saturday. white dads and 22% of Latino dads. The report was based on a federal survey that included more than 3,900 fathers between 2006 and 2010 — a trove of data seen as the gold standard for studying fatherhood in the United States. In many cases, the differences between black fathers and those of other races were not statistically significant, researchers said.

While the CDC found that Black fathers who live with their children are just as involved as their peers, the same held true for fathers who do not live with their children. The statistic that 70-percent of African-American children are being raised in a single-parent-led household has been held up as proof that Black dads are not involved in their children’s lives, but the CDC report shows that this notion is just not true.

The Pew Research Center, which has tracked this data for years, consistently finds no big differences between white and black fathers. Gretchen Livingston, one of the senior researchers studying family life at Pew, wasn’t at all surprised by the new CDC data. “Blacks look a lot like everyone else,” she pointed out.

Although Black fathers are more likely to live separately from their children — the statistic that’s usually trotted out to prove the parenting “crisis” — many of them remain just as involved in their kids’ lives. Pew estimates that 67 percent of Black dads who don’t live with their kids see them at least once a month, compared to 59 percent of White dads and just 32 percent of Hispanic dads.

And there’s compelling evidence that number of Black dads living apart from their kids stems from structural systems of inequality and poverty, not the unfounded assumption that AfricanAmerican men somehow place less value on parenting. Equal numbers of Black dads and white dads tend to agree that it’s important to be a father who provides emotional support, discipline, and moral guidance. There’s one area of divergence in the way the two groups approach their parental responsibilities: Black dads are even more likely to think it’s important to financially provide for their children.

In spite of empirical data proving African-American fathers are just as involved with their children as other dads—whether they live with them or not—the myth that Black fathers are derelict in their duty persists. The reason? Culp-Ressler argues that race-based stereotypes—like the “welfare queen”—are hard to get rid of because they are “deeply-ingrained” and passed off as truth.

As African-Americans we need to do a better job of highlighting the truth about our community, and many have already taken the initiative to do so. Sites like MyBrownBaby regularly dispel myths about Black parents; Beyond Baby Mama’s gives an honest and unflinching take on single parenting; Eric Payne discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a Black dad on Makes Me Wanna Holler; and Roni and Lamar Tyler discuss love, marriage, and blended families on their popular site Black and Married With Kids.

Myths about our community may continue to persist, but we don’t have to continue to perpetuate them. From now on when someone says the majority of welfare recipients are Black women, or Black men aren’t involved in their children’s lives, or there are more Black men in prison than in college you can set them straight.

(The CD report, which was released at the end of December 2013, was picked up by th e media last year in 2014. Many African Americans, however, are still unaware of its existance.)

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Racism in Our Face, But We Don’t See It The most important power in the world is Knowledge; something I have been seeking most of my life. Now as an octogenarian I notice that what should be common Knowledge is missing among us common folks. So as an octogenarian my light is dimming and I have nothing else to leave my people other than what I have leaned.

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few years ago I was amazed when I read that a reporter from the White press attended a meeting in Buffalo’s Black community and made the following observation: “Everyone at the meeting was complaining about racism, but no one could define it.”

Several months ago, I asked one of Buffalo’s most prominent young Black pastors of one of the city’s largest Black congregations why preachers failed to come out in support of former Public School Superintendent Pamela Brown against the racist attacks against her.

His answer was rather shocking but interesting: “It’s not that preachers don’t know its racism; they just have a problem defining it.” He further admitted he doesn’t read much. This could be terrifying since TED too often depend on preachKIRKLAND congregations ers for their political, economic and social information as well as their leadership.

For several months, the White media made Donald Sterling, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball franchise of the NBA, the icon of racism for his bedroom antics which should have remained in the bedroom between him and his Black mistress. But no thanks to the White media, they interviewed Blacks and Whites from one end of this county to the other promoted Sterling as the worse racist the country had ever known, because he used the word “nigger.” His remarks, by way of the media, gained the greatest response from Blacks and Whites since they elected Barrack Obama president in 2008.

In this political, economic and competitive world, one group’s weakness is another group’s gain. With Blacks showing such weakness in defining racism (their natural enemy in America); Whites have taken upon themselves to define it for them, which they define to their advantage. Can you imagine Jewish people allowing their political enemies, rivals or competitors to define anti-Semitic, for them?

I learned as a kid that even if something hurt you, you should never let your enemy know it hurts, nor let him or her know your weakness. Wars are constantly won and lost by knowing the rival’s weakness. Why is our weakness a word that we don’t even know the meaning of?

Sterling’s remarks had a greater impact on Blacks than the death of Black children, whether from the streets or from the class rooms; imprisonment of Blacks; Blacks having the highest crime rate; unemployment rate; health problems; school dropout rate; Black on Black homicides; and the highest divorce rate. Then there is the issue of Blacks receiving longer prison sentences than Whites who commit similar crimes. And let’s not forget medical treatment. I hate to say this, but it’s true.

It appears to me that modern day Blacks are more sensitive to what Whites say and think of them, than they are about those issues that affect them and us daily, each of which is directly associated with how we, as a people are treated and have been treated in America; this is racism.

Racism isn’t something as simple as name calling or using slurs. Racism has to do with power and action. Racism is when the group in power, in this case Whites, denies and prevents a people because of their race, from receiving justice and equality in every area of their existence in society. For example it’s done in education, employment, justice, health care, housing, sentencing, judicial punishment, imprisonment, bank loans, travel, etc.

Neither, Sterling, Dean or those college students on the bus should have garnered the attention among Blacks that they did, there were more important issues Black minds should have been used for. But, if I remember correctly, Sterling did say something about Blacks not helping their own people. Was he wrong? Only a very small percentage of Blacks support other Blacks, a condition brought about by that concept of integration which resulted in Blacks doing the integrating, while Whites gained the profit from the dollars Black forced into their hands to prove what great integrationist they are.

**** One Saturday morning while teaching my class at Hunter College in New York City; a class 80 percent Black, a number of them came to class upset. It seems that a White sports figure had made an insensitive comment regarding Blacks which troubled them to no end, that it became a conversation in the class. To refocus them, I presented the following metaphor.

If a White man, regardless to his physical appearance, stuck his head through our class room door and asked, “what are you niggers talking about?” (we could have been discussing a billion dollar program to restructure the Black community), but him being White and asking the question and calling us “niggers” would suddenly take precedence over the plans being discussed.

His remark would have damaged that sensitive Black spirit and soul of ours to such a degree, that the progressive plan would have immediately dissipated.

But what if that was the plan, to divert the minds of the class from that progressive economic program to blinding rage, I asked? What if this strategy is used time and again to defeat Blacks, and to destroy their progressive behavior and their sense of self worth?

What if this is a means of curtailing the competitive progressiveness Blacks would automatically have with their adversaries? Why aren’t we building Hhotels, and other businesses in Buffalo via the billion dollars that came in from Albany? Why are we satisfied with poverty funds, a trick that started in the late sixties? We are not stupid, but misguided. I often tell young people, never run with people that know less than they do. But adults should also heed this advice. Who have you put your faith in?

In the campaign for the State Supreme Court, Judge, E. Jeanette Ogden was campaigning at an all wWhite luncheon in a small town outside of Lockport when suddenly as she moved from table to table greeting people, a big White male stood up in front of her, and snarl, “You know, we don’t vote for ‘Niggers’ in this town.” Judge Ogden’s response was to kick the dusk from her feet (Matthew 10-14) and keep stepping to the apologies of other Whites in the room who said, “All of us are not that way.” Judge Ogden shed no tears, nor did she lessen her stride.

Today City Court Judge E. Jeanette Ogden is now Justice E. Jeanette Ogden who took her seat on the bench as a member of the highest court in the state of New York on January 1, 2015 because she knew there were bigger fish to fry, and she had come too far to turn back,; nor did she allow that six letter word become a giant in her head. (This was the way the story was told to me by someone that was there.)

But this article is not about ignoring the word “nigger,” it’s about recognizing racism when you see it and not allowing the word “nigger” to be used as a diversion. In my history, the Irish, Italians, and Jews were all called Niggers at one time not too long ago. They overcame, why are we hanging on?

This brings to mind another thought. Why does the Black world get upset because one Black man or woman, we don’t even know is called a” nigger?” In my generation, and throughout my adult life whenever I was called a “nigger” that was my individual problem to deal with (Read: Spirit and Soul Odyssey of a Black man in America, Volume One). The question is, who made the word “nigger” a sort of rallying cry for Black folks? I venture to say it wasn’t Black people.

Solution: Every church should have reading programs to teach those who cannot read, how to read, from the elementary to critical reading; as well as classes on health, child care, family maintenance, marriage preparedness, and on any other problem that hinders our progress as a people. God graced us with 276 Black Churches (according to Black preachers) in the community to be used for the welfare of his people. Let’s stop defying God. (Ted Kirkland can be reahed at TheodoreKirk@aol.com)

Carlton N. Brock III

Explore the controversy of solitary confinement in documentary on WNED-TV

The practices of law enforcement have recently been a major focus in American media. Allegations of misconduct and cruelty are becoming a weekly cornerstone in newscasts, with a lot of focus on how the police treat civilians. Is there a need to use body cameras on officers? When should an officer use his or her gun? Generally, how a suspect is treated is chief among a cornucopia of issues. Under less scrutiny is the way people are treated once they enter the prison system. One of the oldest practices in prison is solitary confinement, the isolation of a prisoner from all other people for an extended period of time. This is a commonly used punishment in American prisons to this day. This month, WNED-TV will be exploring the positives and negatives of solitary confinement with “Frontline: Solitary Nation.” The special will air Wednesday, June 17 at 11:30 p.m.

This documentary opens with a series of shots of prisoners in solitary confinement, communicating the sense of desperation and loneliness they feel. Some of the prisoners are yelling or talking to the camera in a threatening manner. One man sits with his eyes closed, holding his hands in prayer. Next to him is a paper drawing of a hanging man that has, “Can I go back to NH with my family?” scrawled across his chest. The shots do well to convey the fact that the inmates in question are human. The documentary then follows the lives of guards as they deal with the daily issues of the segregation unit in Maine State Prison. Commentary from the guards and prisoners alike line these scenes.

The effects of solitary confinement shown in “Solitary Nation” heavily lie in the human mind. The prisoners develop different mental disorders ranging from depression to obsessions and selfharm. The guards dealing with the prisoners must prepare for anything as they perform their duties.

“Frontline: Solitary Nation” was the winner of the 2015 John F. Kennedy award for Journalism. Director Dan Edge told the Huffington Post in 2014 that he decided to do this project with the intention of exploring solitary confinement. He made the decision after a former inmate murdered Tom Clements, the former head of the Colorado State prison system, in 2013. Prior to his death, Clements had been interested in learning the effects of solitary confinement on the prisoners. The documentary takes a neutral stance, giving ample time for several people, both prisoners and professionals, to state their opinions on solitary confinement. This, combined with a level of access into one of the less-heralded parts of the legal system, allows viewers to form their own opinions on whether or not solitary confinement is necessary.

Due to the mature subject matter and some graphic imagery, this is not a family-friendly program. However, if you are someone with an interest in the legal system, or you enjoy talking about current events and issues, this is can’t-miss TV. Be sure to watch “Frontline: Solitary Nation” Wednesday, June 17 at 11:30 p.m. and tweet us what you think @WNEDTV using #Solitary.

Free Community Breakfast at Metropolitan UM Church The Metropolitan United Methodist Church located at 657 Best (corner Herman Street), Buffalo invites you to join us for our Monthly Community “Breakfast at Metro”. Our next free breakfast will be on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.

This event will be held every 4th Saturday of the month and all ages are welcome to attend. There is no charge but a free will offering will be accepted. Come join us for a meal with family, friends and community neighbors. For more information please contact the church office at (716) 891-5652.

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POETRY

“I’M JUST SAYING” It depends which side of the 8 track you’re on The side that’s getting played or the ones Who’s doing the playing “I’M JUST SAYING” What’s up - what’s going on in your neck Of the woods What popping - what gully My “N” word - What’s good pants sagging You bragging “Big Meech” in Ya hood* “I’M JUST SAYING” Stop doing “THEM” a favor preserve “OUR” own race annihilating the next wiping “US” Clean off of the face (of this earth) “I’M JUST SAYING” Violence - the shooting, and killing each other that’s not the true meaning of Keeping a Brotha* Am I My Brotha’s Keeper??

Yes I am - (Nino Brown) “I’M JUST SAYING” Hey Sistas - soul Sistas Homegirlfriend - yong Divas in the making* grown women, we’re Ladies not the “B” word ...

Stop hating* “I’M JUST SAYING” We’re mothers & daughters ...

The ones who Give birth well this is a mans world - but WE run This earth* this is a mans world ___ but it Wouldn’t be ...

“I’M JUST SAYING” It matters which side of the cause that you’re on The ones who’s causing the problems or the solution Doing the solving “I’M YET PRAYING” “Get ‘Em” -By “GOODNE$$”

African American Board Members Call On Sampson To Exercise “ Accountability” In The Wake “Racially Charged” Comment (In the following letter, Board of Education President James Sampson was called on to exercise “accountability” and leadership in addressing the “appalling” behavior of Board member Carl Paladino. The letter was signed by all four minority members.)

Diversity is a Joke in Buffalo….

Dear Mr. Sampson:

Dear Editor: I moved out of Buffalo several years ago and recently returned to visit . I remember when Thursdays at the Square was held downtown. This past Thursday I asked my friends about it and they informed me that it had moved to a new location called Canalside, but that they were not interested and that I probably would not be either. When I saw the lineup I knew why! I’d almost forgotten how racist this city can be. The free concerts were basically all geared towards White audiences! En Vogue – the last free Thursday concert – is apparently the only one reserved for Black folks.

How can a city this size – with a Black Mayor no less – get away with such a lineup? They also informed me that Gus Macker was no longer held downtown! Its just another sad commentary on a city where true diversity remains a joke…and Black leadership an even worse hoax.

D. Martin Atlanta, Ga.

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his is the 4th correspondence to you requesting that you exercise leadership in addressing the shocking and appalling behavior of one of the members of the Buffalo Board of Education; Mr. Carl Paladino, Park District Representative. You received three previous memos from Dr. Nevergold, each prompted by incidents in which Mr. Paladino showed blatant disrespect and disregard for individuals with whom this District has professional interactions. The specific incidents that were cited in prior requests were: Mr. Paladino’s threat to Dr. Gary Orfield, OCR Consultant; the demand for Interim Superintendent Donald Ogilvie’s resignation and threat to seek his termination if he did not resign and the public defamation of a Board employee. To date you have not responded to any of these matters, either in response to Dr. Nevergold’s memoranda or based on your own knowledge and experience of what constitutes good Barbara Seals governance.

Nevergold

Now, we find ourselves (yes, as a Board member, Mr. Paladino’s actions impact this entire District) the subject of yet another outrageous, unprofessional, racially charged remark that Mr. Paladino made last Saturday about the “damned Asians” taking college placements away from citizens. Mr. Paladino’s comments were not only biased and insensitive; they were based on inaccurate information, something that Mr. Paladino does routinely.

This is behavior that is repetitive. In the past and to this day, Paladino has denigrated Black women including Board members, former Superintendent Dr. Pamela C. Brown and other administrative staff. Most recently Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes and new State Regent, Dr. Catherine Collins have been the objects of his ire. Using descriptors such as the “sisterhood, cabal, clueless, nonsensical and incompetent” he has tried to reduce African American women to a position as self-serving individuals. He has alleged that these African American females are motivated by an opportunity for “self-empowerment” and “do not care about African American children”. His behavior is unseemly, abusive and unacceptable for a publicly elected official. Is this the example that we want to set for our students?

The Board’s refusal to address Mr. Paladino’s behavior, indeed the silence of the Board as an entity sends the message that we all condone this behavior. However, the four signers of this letter offer a resounding rebuttal to this assumption. We have frequently voiced disapproval of Mr. Paladino’s breaches of Board policies and inappropriate racialized statements. Yet, in spite of his repeated violations, this Board, as a body, has not taken any constructive or decisive action to reject or dis-avow support of Mr. Paladino’s behavior. Our own Student Code of Conduct, which applies to everyone in the District, in case you didn’t know, states that “The Board of Education is responsible to lead by example….” (p. 29). Nearly 80 percent of our student population are children of color, who are watching their representatives to see how we handle this situation.

While we understand that New York State Education Law does not give the Board authority to censure or reprimand a school board member, the Board “may criticize the exercise of poor judgement by one of its members (Appeal of Silano, Ed Dept Rep 20 (1993)”. Through our Student Code of Conduct, we have set standards for acceptable student behavior and consequences for not following those standards. So, we ask, are the Board members who continue to maintain their silence expecting more of our students than they do of themselves? As adults are you saying to our students, “Do as we say, not as we do?” If that is ultimately the answer, we say shame on you for taking this hypocritical stance.

Some of you are quick to label our students and our schools as failing. Our students are not failing! Our schools are not failing! Its members of the Board of Education, who refuse to be accountable and prefer to allow one errant member to tarnish our students, tarnish our District and ultimately tarnish our City. You are the ones who are failing! It’s time to “man” or “woman” up!

Sincerely, Barbara A. Seals Nevergold, PhD, At-Large Member; Sharon Belton-Cottman, Ferry District Member; Theresa Harris-Tigg, PhD , East District Member; Mary Ruth Kapsiak, Central District Member

Challenger Community News P.O. BOX 474 Buffalo, NY 14209 “We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

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“We wish to plead our own cause;Too long have we looked to others:” Dear Editor: I have a question. Why doesn’t the Black Community in the City of Buffalo, NY, with so many well-off citizens, have a state-of-the-art restaurant/reception facility?

We have built many beautiful churches over the last decade, so why haven’t we seen the need to have a beautiful restaurant?

It distressed me to witness many of us spending hundreds of dollars in restaurants outside of our community on especially on holidays. I’m not objecting to the opportunity of options, however, I am questioning why we don’t have accommodations in our community for upscale dinning and receptions such as wedding, etc.

To the ministers of our community, you are men of the cloth, and are deemed trustworthy, I would love to see you band together and make this much needed project/venture a reality. We are a proud people, we are now at a juncture where we can stand on our own two feet. This facility should be posed to service ALL people, our community and all of Western New York, far and near.

You the community, I would like to hear your thoughts and your views. Don’t you think we should have our own piece of paradise – Beautiful and Outstanding?

-Anna Harris

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If you threaten it, it actually fears for its life.

Let this monkey go.

Let the senses go.

Let desires go.

Let conflicts go.

Let ideas go.

Let the fiction of life and death go.

Just remain in the center, watching.

And then forget that you are there.

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State Economic Development Czar Visits Outsource Center on Fillmore Avenue O

n Wednesday June 3, Howard Zemsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of Empire State Development and Commissioner of the New York State Department of Economic Development met for over an hour and a half with officials and staff of The Outsource Center for Human Services, Inc. In addition to a discussion of the mission of The Center, the parties reviewed current state and local efforts to revitalize the regional economy with a specific focus on efforts directed at Buffalo’s East Side. Mr. Zemsky learned of the eight year effort of The Outsource Center to train local residents in construction trades and to assist program graduates in job placement with area contractors.

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Since his appointment to the Governor’s cabinet and as head of the Empire State Development Corp, Zemsky, a Buffalo resident, has emerged as Governor Cuomo’s “go-to” guy for economic development on a state wide basis.

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Still, he remains the key player in guiding the Governor’s initiative to spend $1 billion to revitalize the regional economy and his appearance on Fillmore Avenue underscores his special commitment to Buffalo and to the city’s East Side.

Spencer Gaskin, the founder of The Outsource Center, expressed his gratitude to Mr. Zemsky for his time and his offer of assistance and told

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him that: “The Outsource Center for Human Services is poised, if adequate program funding is provided, to fill the increasing need for trained entry level construction workers, to provide needed jobs for many of our young people and to be a contributing factor in the successful revitalization of the East Side.” He concluded, “We look forward to working closely with Mr. Zemsky in the future.”

Betty Jean Grant to Host Discussion with Sam Hoyt On Buffalo Billion’s ‘Better Buffalo Fund’ June 17 Erie County Legislator, Betty Jean Grant and the “We are Women Warriors” group will host a discussion on the Buffalo Billion’s “Better Buffalo Fund” with Empire State Development Corporation and Sam Hoyt, the Western New York regional president for the Empire State Development Corp, on Wednesday, June 17th, 2015 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, located at 1324 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY 14208 from 5:30-7:45 PM. The Empire State Development Corporation administers a grant and revolving loan fund for projects that emphasize growth within existing mass transit corridors, and encourage increased Bicycle and Pedestrians use. Up to $2 Million in financing is available for projects that promote increased housing units and commercial business strips within a quarter- mile walking distance of Buffalo mass transit stops on the Bailey Ave., Grant St., Main St., Niagara St. and Utica St. corridors.

This meeting will have a presentation on the Buffalo Billion’s “Better Buffalo Fund” as well as a discussion on projects that encourage the use of different means of transportation and that promote local neighborhood businesses and the increase use of public spaces.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Legislator Betty Jean Grant at (716) 602-5877 / bjg@erie.govor Rebecca Brooks at 716/858-8511 / Rebecca.brooks@erie.gov .

DOCUMENT 00020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Niagara 7105 Lockport Road Niagara, NY 14305 Separate sealed bids will be received by the Town of Niagara for 2015 Belden Center Storm Water - Public Sewer Project. Bids will be received until 10:00 AM (Local Time) on June 30, 2015 at the Town of Niagara Town Clerk’s office at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the following location:

Clark Patterson Lee

26 Mississippi Street, Suite 300

Buffalo, NY 14203 Copies of the Contract Documents will be available for inspection June 15, 2015 at the Buffalo office of Clark Patterson Lee and copies will be furnished upon submission to Clark Patterson Lee of a non-refundable deposit of $50 per set, made payable to the Town of Niagara. If the set is to be mailed a second non-refundable check in the amount of $25 shall be provided to Clark Patterson Lee to cover mailing costs.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond from a domestic carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York in the amount of not less than five (5%) of the amount of the bid submitted.

This project is partially funded under the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program as administered by the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) and is subject to the provisions of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 as amended and other CDBG OCR regulations. Prospective bidders should review and understand the CDBG OCR requirements included in the contract documents.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order Nos. 11,246 and 11,375 and 13,658 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

The successful bidder must be an equal opportunity employer, must meet all appropriate State and Federal standards, and comply with all relevant governmental regulations.

Statement of Non Collusion: Bidders on the contract are required to execute a non collusive bidding certificate pursuant to Section 103d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York.

Security for Faithful Performance: The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds written by firms licensed to do business in New York State, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amounts in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

Sales and Use of Tax Exemptions: The Town of Niagara is exempt from the payment of sales and compensation use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the Town of Niagara pursuant to this contract.

Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the Contractor and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the Town of Niagara pursuant to this contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporat¬ed in any structure, building, or other real property forming part of the project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. All bids shall be binding for a period of forty five (45) days after the bid opening date. The Town of Niagara reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities therein.

Date Issued: June 15, 2015 Sylvia Virtuoso Town Clerk

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Public Information Meeting Salt Road Bridge Replacements Town of Clarence Project 5759.91 Erie County public information meeting June 29, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to discuss replacement of (2) Salt Road bridges over Beeman Creek, Meeting Room of the Clarence Public Library, 3 Town Place, Clarence, NY. Comments welcome, due by July 13, 2015 at 5 p.m. EST. Details on Erie County website at: http://www2.erie. gov/dpw or call 716-858-2079.

To the above named Defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff’s attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: May 15, 2015 The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Hon. John A. Michalek, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 12th day of May, 2015 at Buffalo, New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Amherst, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 58, Township 12, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot Number 16 as shown on a map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Number 2542, known as Nottingham Woods.

Subject to all easements and restriction of record.

These premises are also known as 8 Tudor Court, Getzville, New York 14068.

John K. McAndrew, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 700 Crossroads Building 2 State Street Rochester, New York 14614

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 814403/2014 Date of Filing: April 30, 2015 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, -againstKIMBERLY DEMARCO if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said KIMBERLY DEMARCO, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; RICHARD DEMARCO, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said RICHARD DEMARCO, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

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

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

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Dennis W. Ward of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on April 27, 2015, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, State of New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by KIMBERLY DEMARCO and RICHARD DEMARCO to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB. bearing date January 15, 2008 and recorded in Book 13389 of Mortgages at Page 5471 in the County of Erie on January 25, 2008. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA N.A. by assignment of mortgage dated June 1, 2012 and recorded in Book 13588 of Mortgages at Page 5645 in the County of Erie on July 2, 2012. Thereafter said mortgage was assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC by assignment of mortgage dated May 14, 2013 and recorded in Book 13645 of Mortgages at Page 2370 in the County of Erie on July 17, 2013.

Said premises being known as and by 4445 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, HAMBURG, NY 14075-5322.

Date: April 20, 2015 Batavia, New York Virginia C Grapensteter, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process.

Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 10LZ1313 LRRT – Delavan Station Escalator Tube Panel Liner Rehabilitation, Bid No. E506R on July 7, 2015. www. nftaengineering.com

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COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BROOKLYN STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJ# BR-PK1-15 The Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for bridge replacement project. Sealed proposals due at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY by 10 am, Thursday, July 2, 2015. Bid deposit of $25,000.00 required. Apprenticeship and MWBE utilization included. Plans available to purchase at $20/CD from Thursday, June 18, 2015 through bid date. Prelet meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11 am, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Additional Bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw

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STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE SUMMONS Index No. 802136/2015 FIVE STAR BANK Plaintiff vs.

Any unknown heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of the late Robert A. Ferrari, if living, and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees or successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE;UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; S. JAY FERRARI; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK FSB; and JOHN DOE, Defendants This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Degree Coordinator

The Registrar’s Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Degree Coordinator.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; experience in a college or university or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience with records in a computer technology environment, in a college or university or equivalent experience. Ability to work independently. Ability to work as an effective member of a team. Strong initiative to learn. Experience with successfully managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written skills. Demonstrated experience providing high-quality customer service. Excellent at decision-making.

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Outstanding organizational and customer service skills.

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

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

FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III Mental Health Specialist III (Forensic) to provide clinical and program supervision for jail mental health services. Must have thorough knowledge and skills in mental health/co-occurring substance abuse disorder treatment and the interface with the legal system. Candidate must have master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field. NYS Dept of Education licensure as LMSW or LMHC required. Minimum of four years of experience providing services to adult persons with mental health issues, and at least two years of which in a supervisory capacity, including agency-wide planning, supervising other master’s level staff, and participation in multi-agency planning for provision of services to the legal/penal system. Please send resumes to: Ronald Schoelerman, Forensic Mental Health, 120 West Eagle, Buffalo, NY 14202. EOE PUBLIC

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal for FFY 2016-2018 Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), in accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, hereby announces a proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal of 17% for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2018.

The proposed goal and its rationale are available for inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, at NFTA MTC located at 181 Ellicott Street., Buffalo, NY 14203, for 30 days following the date of this notice.

Written comments will also be accepted for 30 days from the date of this notice. The comments are for informational purposes only and may be sent to Linda Seay, Director of EEO/Diversity Development at the above-mentioned address, or to the Regional Civil Rights Officer, Federal Transit Administration, Region 2, One Bowling Green, Room 428, New York, NY 10004-1453.

Date: June 15, 2015

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Scruggs-Heslip Scholarship Golf Tournament First Place Prize is 2015 Cadillac Lease

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Dolezal, appeared on MSNBC on Tuesday and said it pains him to see his daughter claim another man as her dad.

“It hurts deeply because she used to call me ‘Papa,’” he said.

While her birth parents and some of her adopted siblings have publicly expressed their disappointment in Dolezal’s disguise as a B lack woman, she said her two adopted sons have showered her with support. Both of her sons are Black, and one is her adopted brother, who she is now the guardian of. They were also in the studio with her to watch the interview.

“One of my sons said, ‘Mom, racially you’re human and culturally you’re Black,’” she said.

“I know they support the way I identify. Ultimately, I know they have my back,” she added. “We’re the three musketeers.”

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Wednesday June 24

We Are Women Warriors Discussion on Buffalo Billions Better Buffalo Fund: 5:30 – 7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. 602 – 5877 or 858-8511.

Legends and Legacies A Tribute to the late B.B. King: 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Merriweather Library. Special Showing of “B.B. King Live In Africa.”

Free;847-6010.

Barbers Bar-B-Que: A special event in honor of Barbershops, 5-10 p.m. Big Fellas Bar, 1202 E. Delavan @ Bailey. 444-5965 for details.

Friday June 19

NFTA bus and rail service open forum 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Conference Room 4A, Innovation Center at 640 Ellicott Street For more inforestorative_justice@yahoo.com or call 716-390-5705.

Buffalo Board of Education: Regular Board Meeting 5:30 p.m., 801 City Hall.

The Buff-City Hoops Summer 2015 Basketball Tournament Meeting: 4:30 p.m.

Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. 602-5877.

Line Dance Extravaganza: Workshop from 11 a.m. until at the Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont St.; Dance party Saturday 8 p.m. until, the Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway. Tickets are $25. A light dinner will be served.

Wednesday June 24 Charter School of Inquiry Board of Trustees Public Meeting: 4:45 p.m., Charter School of Inquiry, 404 Edison St; 833-3250; or charterschoolofinquiry@gmail.com

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

200 E. Eagle in the Durham Outreach Center. Dinner is free! Doris Gayles 885-6348.

Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol

Father’s Day Celebration Dinner & Dance: 4 – 7 p.m., Friends to the Elderly, 118 E. Utica $6 ; $10 per couple.

Thursday June 18

“STEPPING4DIABETES: Walk To Stop Diabetes” at Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main Street ( near UB South Campus) DoLine Dance Extravaganza: nation $15 per walker. 828Pre-Party 2 p.m. until at the 6045.

Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Street.

Free Bike Helmet Giveaway: 500 Helmets for Kids 11 a.m., Eighth Annual MAAFA Me- until all gone, 255 Myron Ave morial Service: 6 p.m. at in Kenmore. Safety Class & LaSalle Park (end of Porter Fitting of the Helmets.

Avenue, look for our liberation flags); sponsored by The CAO First Time Home Buyer Juneteenth Festival, Inc. of Workshop: Every 3rd SaturBuffalo. day of Month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Banks, Attorney, Real The Russell A. Guthrie Trail- Estate Agents, Credit Counblazing Sign Dedication Cer- seling/Budgeting 564 Dodge emony: 12 p.m., Norway Pk. Bldg. #400 Details and ReserAnd Dodge St., hosted by vations 881 -6543 United Veterans of Buffalo

WAVE Buffalo, Inc., Community meeting 6 – 7 p.m. at the United Way, 742 Delaware Ave. Questions or concerns , contact Marilyn Gibson 848-0515.

Urban League Senior MultiService Center : Father’s Day hHealth & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 86 Pine Street.

Lunch is $3. Dress comfortably w/ comfortable shoes.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle in the Durham Outreach Center. Dinner is free! Doris Gayles 8856348.

Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 3 p.m.

M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

Monday June 22 Afrikan Consciousness Workshop: 6-7:45 p.m. Merriweather Library Jefferson @ E. Utica; every Monday; public invited.

Tuesday June 23 First Time Home Buyer Informational Meeting: 6 p.m., FLARE Inc. 307 Leroy Ave. Sponsored by FLARE & Buffalo Urban League.838-6740.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.

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Challenger Community News • JUNE 17, 2015