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INSIDE ROCHESTER

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AROUND TOWN *Gallery 384 Presents “Soulful of Art” now through March 29, at the East Avenue Inn & Suites, 384 East Ave. features art created by local African-American artists Dunstan Luke, Najhay Quick, Rich Bryant, and Elliott Luke,

*African Dance and Drum Performance TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: Pictured above, Mayor Lovely Warren (far right) takes part in the ribbon cutting ceremony last August of the Fusion 4 Restaurant & Bar, an upscale Caribbean, African and Soul Food dining estabishment at 719 Plymouth. For more informaton call (585)328-1302 or go to www.fusion4.com

Memorial AME Zion Women’s Ministry Events ● April 1, at 10:00 a.m. ~ Prayer Breakfast, Sis. Lillie Stone, Speaker ● April 22, at 6:00 p.m. ~ Gospel Concert ● May 21, at 10:00 a.m. ~ Women’s Day Celebration, Pastor Beleader Cross, from Pentecostal Power of Deliverance Church, Rochester, NY, Speaker.

A Mother’s Lunch was held March 4. Sis. Maggie MooreHolley was the guest speaker.

Wofa Femato African Dance and Drum Ensemble, featuring the group Mounafanyi West African Drum and Dance Ensemble and special guest from Guinea West Africa, will perform on April 1 at 7 p.m. at the YFC Building 1 Favor Street in Rochester . The show will have dance drumming and acrobats!

Youth from the community will be opening the show. In addition to the performance, the guest teachers will be teaching master dance and drum classes as a part of the weekend festivities! Admission $18.

*April 1, 6 to 9 p.m. Rochester Legends social event kick off event will be held at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave. in Rochester.Three Rochester African-American notables -- Constance Mitchell, Dr. Walter Cooper, and Dr. David Anderson -- will be honored.

Admission is $50 per person.

For tickets (585) 442-3728.

For more about the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, check Facebook or the chapter’s web site at www. rabjournalists.org.

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White Supremacist Charged With Murder as Terrorism in Fatal Stabbing of Timothy Caughman James Harris Jackson, a White supremacist who told investigators that he came to New York to kill black people, is now facing terrorism-related murder charges in the fatal stabbing of Timothy Caughman, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced Monday.

In total, Harris is now charged with murder as an act of terrorism in the first and second degrees, murder in the second degree as a hate crime, and three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, CNN notes.

“James Jackson prowled the streets of New York for three days in search of a black person to assassinate in order to launch a campaign of terrorism against our Manhattan community and the values we celebrate,” Vance said in a statement.

Vance said that Jackson chose Caughman as a victom at random, stabbing the 66-year-old repeatedly in public, just because of his skin color.

Jackson had told the New York Daily News in an exclusive interview from Rikers Island jail that Caughman’s killing was a “practice run” for a larger plan, adding that he would have preferred to have killed “a young thug” or “a successful older Black man

Financial Assistance Programs for City Businesses “ROCHESTER’S ROC N’ B & FRIENDS” EXPANDS TO BUFFALO

Western New York’s Only Local Children’s Television Proram comes to Buffalo twice every weekend on NBC’s COZI-TV & WBXZ’s Throwback Television. “Roc N’ B & Friends,” filmed and produced in Rochester, NY, has been on the air in Rochester, NY since July 2015. The program is geared toward elementaryaged children,The show will air on Saturdays at 11am on WBXZ’s Throwback Television and on Sundays at 9am on COZI-TV beginning on April, 1st. WATCH “ROC N’ B & FRIENDS” Saturdays at 11am on WBXZ’s Throwback TV - “Over-the-Air” Ch. 56.4 & Dish & Direct TV Sundays at 9am on NBC’s COZI-TV .

National Association of Black Journalist Reception The NABJ reception at Super Bowl LI is an annual staple during Super Bowl week in order for Black Journalist to enter act among colleagues and learn about trials and tribulations effecting us all across the country. This annual get together was started by Bill Roden author and regular on ESPN Sunday morning journalist program The Reporters. The last few years Houston Defender Sports Editor Max Edison has organized the event and we thank Max for GEORGE taking the ball and running with it. The RADNEY common theme is our journalist must be more versatile in order to compete and land jobs in our ever changing field. Networking is becoming a more critical part of advancing your career.

Information sessions for the Financial Assistance Programs for City Business Owners continue on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. *March 30: Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St. *April 13: Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St. *April 27: Port of Rochester, 1000 N. River St. RSVP by calling (585) 428-6912.

with blondes ... people you see in midtown,” or “these younger guys that put White girls on the wrong path.”

It was apparently Jackson’s sick plan to kill as many Black men as possible in order to deter white women from interracial relationships.

The accused murderer allegedly took a bus from his home state of Maryland to New York City on March 17 just for this purpose, intending to commit his crime in the “media capital of the world” to make the biggest statement possible.

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CEDRIC HOLLOWAY

JIM HORNE

Holloway and Horne are Named Buffalo News “Outstanding Citizens for 2016”

Cedric Holloway and Jim Horne were named to the Buffalo News “Distinguished Citizens” list for 2016. Horne, a basketball star who went to play with the Harlem Globetrotters, is an avid golfer. Over the years he has volunteered to teach hundreds of mostly African American kids how to play golf.

Last year he launched the Jim Horne Golf Foundation to raise money for equipment for the youngsters he teaches. He also runs a summer program for about 30 youth in conjunction with Canisius College.

Cedric Holloway, a detective sergeant for the Buffalo Police Department, conceived the highly effective Omega Mentoring Program for inner city kids. The son of the late community activist Johnny Wiley, Cedric has offices in the Wiley Stadium facility named in honor of his father. He is hopeful that his longtime push to have the stadium renovated will soon become a reality. His first priority however, remains making sure the all-volunteer program he created 18 years ago, continues to help save inner city kids from gangs, drugs and other perils.

Profiles of both men appeared in the March 19, 2017 edition of The Buffalo News. Congratulations to these fine community leaders!

Services Held for Trail Blazing News Anchor Bob Gist Former Television News anchor Bob Gist died Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Bob was a lifelong Buffalonian who’s television news career spanned approximately 15 years. He was one of the first African American television news personalities in Buffalo. Starting at Channel-2 WGR, his week-end newscast was number one in it’s slot with him as anchor. He eventually went on to Houston, Texas, a major television market for several years before returning to WGRZ Channel-2.

In the 50’s -60’s he was a member of a local R&B singing group, “The Dulcetones.” He was awarded the Michelle Clark Fellowship for Minority Journalists at Columbia University in 1973. He also received the Black Achievers In Industry Award.

He retired from Broadcasting in mid 80’s and worked at United Menswear until he fully retired. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce (Filarecki) Gist, three children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

MINORITY CONTRACTORS WANTED

Minority contractors are being sought to be included in the compiling of a list of African American men and women (W/ MBE) skilled contractors. If you are skilled and experienced in: roofing, carpentry, dry wall finishing, plumbing and or electrical work, contact Ellen Shareef at (716)852-3418, Monday thru Friday or (716) 827-3556.

fter receiving a world class education at the prestigious Howard University in Washington, D.C. , Dr. Jessica Blakely and Dr. Camille Megna-Acorlor could have gone anywhere in the country to begin their practice.

But the two beautiful young Buffalo professionals decided instead to return home to fulfill their dream of becoming dental practice owners.

Both products of the Buffalo Public School System (City Honors), Drs. Blakely and Megna-Acorlor, who are in their 30’s, say they are proud to have the opportunity to invest in their hometown’s future.

“We’re excited to bring a new level of professionalism and personal dental care to the heart of the City of Buffalo”! they said in a joint statement announcing the grand opening of New Era Dental at 2746 Main Street.

On Friday, March 24 they held a celebration kick off with free patient screening.

And on Saturday, surrounded

“Our history did not begin in chains...”

New Era Dental: Dr. Blakely (left) and Dr. Megna-Acorlor.

by family, friends and supporters, the official ribbon cutting ceremony took place, followed by office tours, giveaways and refreshments.

For Dr. Megna-Acorlor, the office surroundings are very familiar. She is the daughter of retired dentist, professor Dr. Elaine Megna, who occupied that same building for decades. Her father, Dr. Ralph Megna is a local attor-

ney. Dr. Blakley is the daughter of Rev. D. Douglas Blakely and LaVerne Blakely of Promiseland Baptist Church.

New Era Dental, a full service general dental practice, is now open for business, offering personalized care for the entire family.

For more information or to make an appointment call (716)249-4999 or email Neweradentalny@gmail.com

Beyond Business:

SOLO Enterprises Helps Others Change the Course of Their Lives

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olo Enterprises has pledged to gainfully employ men and women from the Re-Entry Mentoring Program at Back to Basics Outreach Ministries through its varied business interests in the Buffalo community.

“Buffalo is on the move and we just want to do our part by helping others to make personal strides on their pathway to success,” said Tony Hearst owner of SOLO Enterprises. The company invests in ventures ranging from health and beauty to lawn care services, recycling, and housing rehabilitation. Its latest project is SOLO EATS, a take out restaurant on Jefferson and East Ferry Streets. They held their grand opening on March 20.

“To say that we’re excited about over 40 clients from our program being hired along with the already 30 staff members is an understatement,” said Pastor Charles H. Walker II, Program Coordinator of the Re-Entry Mentoring Program at Back to Basics. “Working with generous, community-minded businessmen such as Mr. Hearst is a huge step in the right direction in helping these clients change the course of their lives.”

-SOLO - For Real!This is a clarification in reference to last week’s photo caption about the opening of SOLO EATS. Mr Hearst’s uncle, Pastor Walker, is not his partner in the business. He has no partners for SOLO EATS. Mr. Hearst is only partnering with Mr. Walker to help formerly incarcerated men and women to find jobs.

There are more pyramids in one small section of the northern Sudanese desert than there are in the whole of Egypt.

Although two years from now, in the year 2019, African Americans will mark the 400-year anniversary of the first African brought to this country and enslaved (in 1619 at the Jamestown settlement in Virginia), “Our history did not begin in chains” said Malcolm X “and it will not end in chains.”

Here are some of the highlights of our history before enslavement: 1. The human race is of African origin. The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans (or homo sapiens sapiens) were excavated at sites in East Africa. Human remains were discovered at Omo in Ethiopia that were dated at 195,000 years old, the oldest known in the world.

2. Skeletons of pre-humans have been found in Africa that date back between 4 and 5 million years. The oldest known ancestral type of humanity is thought to have been the australopithecus ramidus, who lived at least 4.4 million years ago.

3. Africans were the first to organize fishing expeditions 90,000 years ago. At Katanda, a region in northeastern Zaïre (now Congo), was recovered a finely wrought series of harpoon points, all elaborately polished and Continued Page 12

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Trump’s Attack on Affordable Housing

By Cliff Albright

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uring the presidential campaign, Donald Trump had the audacity to appeal to Black voters by asking the question, “What the hell do you have to lose?” Now, roughly two months into his presidency, at least part of the answer has become clear: We can lose more than $6 billion previously directed toward cities with large Black populations.

Recently, the Trump administration unveiled a draconian budget plan that essentially amounts to an attack on low-income individuals and families. Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s Office of Management and Budget director, gleefully discussed proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels and after-school programs. It did not take long for the country to figure out that many of the people most harmed by Trump’s budget will be low-income white voters who overwhelmingly supported Trump.

True as that may be, many aspects of the budget will have a disproportionate effect on the Black community. One example is the 31 percent reduction in the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget, including the elimination of the agency’s environmental justice office, which addresses pollution disparities in Black and Latino communities.

However, perhaps the most glaring example of how Trump’s budget negatively targets the Black community with surgical precision can be found in the proposed cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Trump’s plan Ben Carson (left) appointed current United States Secre- reduces the HUD budget by $6.2 billion, tary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by President roughly 13 percent of the department’s Trump (right). He (Carson) recently described enslaved Africurrent budget. can as “immigrants.”

Most of the HUD cuts are related to the elimination of the Community Development Block Grant program; indeed, almost 50 percent of the $6.2 billion decrease stems from that single program. A large portion of the remaining cuts are targeted at affordable housing programs.

Such cuts will lead to fewer public housing units, fewer Section 8 vouchers (that help low-income residents afford market rents) or smaller voucher amounts. Either of those consequences amounts to what ThinkProgress refers to as “a homelessness plan.”

One of the affordable housing programs slated for elimination is the Choice Neighborhoods program, which seeks to transform neighborhoods by not only addressing physical housing stock, but other community issues as well.

One example where these cuts will be felt is Atlanta’s westside neighborhoods. In September 2015, Atlanta was one of five cities selected to receive a Choice Neighborhoods grant for roughly $30 million. The grant covered expanded housing, youth services, job training and more. The federal support also leveraged millions of dollars of additional funding from the city of Atlanta, businesses and philanthropic organizations.

But, all of that is on the chopping block now, thanks to Trump’s proposed budget. This is both ironic and hypocritical, given Trump’s criticisms of the city and of Rep. John Lewis a week before the inauguration. Trump tweeted that the city, or more specifically, Lewis’ district, “is in horrible shape and falling apart [not to mention crime infested].” And, now, Trump’s solution for Atlanta and urban areas across the country is to eliminate billions of dollars in funding.

To a certain extent, Trump’s policies are the logical extension of housing privatization and “mixedincome” strategies that the federal government and many cities have been implementing for decades.

In regard to affordable housing, we have experienced a 20-year slide down a slippery slope, and now the Trump administration threatens to smash the slope and push the country’s most vulnerable populations over a steep cliff.

In reality, the Trump and Republican attack on affordable housing started prior to the recent unveiling of his budget plan. In January, a bill was introduced in Congress that would completely undermine a key HUD policy initiated by the Obama administration, the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, which was designed to address racial disparities in housing, including disparities related to affordability and access.

The proposed Republican bill (HR 482) explicitly nullifies the AFFH policy and then goes on to state, “no federal funds may be used to design, build, maintain, utilize or provide access to a federal database of geospatial (the application of statistical analysis and other analytic techniques to data that has a geographical or spatial aspect) information on community racial disparities or disparities in access to affordable housing.” In other words, not only did they eliminate an Obama policy designed to address racial disparities, they went so far as to ban the collection of data that would even acknowledge such disparities exist.

Coincidentally, the alt-right Breitbart website previously managed by Trump adviser Steve Bannon has published numerous articles condemning affordable housing strategies, including a December 2015 article specifically calling for ending the AFFH rule that is now under attack. In addition, it’s worth remembering that it was Breitbart that caused the demise of the nonprofit organization ACORN which, prior to getting swept up in voter fraud propaganda, was primarily known for its work related to affordable housing.

On this issue, as with other political issues, Bannon and Trump are like-minded. Trump’s entire life as a developer demonstrates that he has absolutely no interest in affordable housing. His family’s development businesses, which have shown a pattern of housing discrimination that have resulted in multiple violations of federal law based on housing discrimination against Black people, demonstrates he has nothing but contempt regarding the housing needs of the Black community. History suggests that a Trump attack on affordable housing in general, and Black housing in particular, was all but guaranteed.

After all, unlike the immigrant community that Trump, Bannon and the rest of the “deplorables” intend to kick out of the country, their plan for the Black community may very well start with kicking us out of our homes and apartments.

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Interactive Map Reveals The History Of Lynching In America From the early 1900s to the late 1930s, African American sociologist Monroe Nathan Work researched every known lynching in the United States. Now, his tireless work has become the inspiration for an interactive map that offers a striking visualization of racist domestic terrorism spanning decades.

The Monroe Work Today research group launched a map earlier this year that allows users to discover the roughly 4,770 people of color lynched in the United States from the 1830s to the 1960s. By clicking on each colored point on the map, users can read information about each known individual, including their name and the circumstances of their lynching.

“Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names have always been kept safe, but distant, in old archives and scholarly books and dissertations,” the website explains. “This site leaves the record open for all Americans, especially high school students who want to learn more than what their textbook has to say.”

The data reveals that black men were the most lynched group of people among the documented victims, usually due to mob violence after criminal accusations. The map, which users can view based on region, also reveals the lynchings of Latin people, Asians, Italians and Native Americans. -Huffington Post

White Nationalist Farmer and Family Take in More than “Becky With the Kinky Hair” $2 Million in Subsidies: Black Farmers Speak Out Changes Her Name WASHINGTON ¬– The National Black Farmers Association and the Environmental Working Group(EWG) called on leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture committees today to increase transparency in federal farm subsidy programs.

“USDA has a long history of racial discrimination, and crop insurance subsidies are likely reinforcing that troubling legacy,” said John Boyd, founder and president of the National Black Farmers Association. “Until Congress reforms subsidy programs to make them fully transparent, we have no way to know whether the vast majority of subsidies still flow to white farmers, while ignoring Black farmers. “ A recent report revealed that prominent White nationalist Richard Spencer and his family have taken in more than $ 2 million in federal farm subsidies for their Louisiana cotton farms.

Rachel Dolezal – the White woman who spent years posing as a Black civil rights leader – has reportedly changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, a West African moniker that means “gift of God.” According to documents published by the Daily Mail, the former NAACP president legally changed her name in a Washington state court last October.

HEALTH MATTERS

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40th Annual:

“Emerging Africas: Versions & Visons” Theme of African(a) Studies Association Conference at UB After 40 years, the Annual Conference of the New York African Studies Association returns to Buffalo March 31- April 1. In 1977 the program was organized on the theme of “The Applications of African Studies.” In world tradition, 40 years is a significant time. It is clear that both in 1977 and today “Africa” has always been a concept as well as a continent, and since 1977 its many meanings have diverged and specialized. Please join us at the 42nd Annual New York African Studies Association Conference at The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) to investigate these changes.

“Emerging Africas: Versions and Visions” prompts multi-disciplinary conversations about differing and competing narratives and imaginations of a place (Africa), people (Africans), and ideology (Africanism) across space and time. This conference will investigate these narratives and imaginations by focusing on sub-themes such as expressive culture, technology, politics, science, place, migration, economics, genCarole Boyce Davies der, globalization, religion, and others.

Carole Boyce Davies—professor of English and Africana Studies at the Africana Studies & Research Center at Cornell University—will receive the 2017 New York African Studies Association Distinguished Scholar Award at the 42nd Annual NYASA Conference.

The New York African Studies Association (NYASA), founded in 1967 as the SUNY African Studies Faculty Association, is a non profit membership association, incorporated as NYASA in 1975, dedicated to advancing the discipline of Africana Studies.

As a regional organization, the New York African Studies Association promotes the visibility and advancement of the discipline in New York State and surrounding areas, and offers opportunities for the scholarly and professional development of educators, and enhanced education for community members, leaders and activists.

For conference questions: 1-212-650-8651 or conferencequestions@nyasa.org For general information: Phone: 1-877-994-2647 or info@nyasa.org

MEDICAID & MEDICARE: A Community Discussion The Status of Medicaid and Medicare in NYS: In-depth discussion sponsored by the Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., and the Health Education Project of SEIU 1199 and the New York Hospital Association on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Lib Karla Thomas, Director of Outreach for the Community Health Center will be the moderator.

Karla Thomas, Director of Outreach for the Community Health Center

“Call to Action!”

A Success On Friday, March 17th, the chant was “Please don’t raid our Medicaid!” at the Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc., 34 Benwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York where the Center’s Outreach Department and the Health Education Project of 1199 SEIU and the NY Hospitalization Association held a rally/press conference. The purpose of the event was to show support for Medicaid funding from the New York State Legislature and to hear testimony on the impact of the repeal and replacement of OBAMACARE. The event was very well attended with speakers from AARP, the Erie County Department of Social Services, Planned Parenthood, GBHAN, Zacariah 7, Stop the Violence Coalition and the NAACP. Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant and University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt brought remarks and Rev. Chris Wylie, United Methodist Minister and Disability Advocate and Todd Vaawerk, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy for WNY Independent Living gave stirring personal testimonies on behalf of the disabled. Representatives for NYS Senator Tim Kennedy, Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Council President Darius Pridgen were also there to show support.

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Get Your Pantry Popping! Series Part 5

Tips for Eating Seafood

“Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body”

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his is the last article in the Get Your Pantry Popping series. Over the last few weeks we have discussed some very important pantry swaps that will lay the foundation to achieve optimal health. Our theme has been to eat food as close to its natural state as possible, avoiding foods that have been altered and modified to the point that they lack important vitamins, nutrients and minerals. We have discussed switching from white salt to pink salt; white sugar and artificial sweeteners to pure cane sugar; cow’s milk to a non-dairy milk like almond milk and white bread to 100% whole grain bread Kathleen and 100% whole grain products.

Today we will discuss the swap we should RICHARDSON consider implementing when it comes to our seafood. No worries, I am not going to tell you to stop eating fish and shrimp. But if we are going to eat seafood, we should eat the seafood that is as close to its natural state as possible.

Farm Raised vs Wild Caught Seafood Close to half of the seafood in the US comes from industrial fish farms. On an industrial fish farm, fish are raised in tanks or enclosures that can be submerged in water. The fish are fed a feed of ground up fish and it may also contain genetically modified soy or corn. Because the fish are raised in crowded environments, they are fattier and disease spreads quickly. To combat the disease, antibiotics and pesticides are given to the fish. In 2004, a widely-cited study found that potential carcinogenic chemicals are higher in farmed raised fish. These conditions create an environment that is as far from the natural state of fish as possible.

Wild caught fish live their lives in their natural habitat and their diet is natural and not man-made. For example, the natural diet of wild caught salmon is krill and that is why salmon has its pink, reddish color. On the other hand, farm raised salmon are artificially dyed with a pink color because they do not eat krill like their wild counterparts.

What about Tilapia?

When I first began my weight loss journey, I lived on tilapia.

It was low-calorie, high in protein and inexpensive. But then I learned that tilapia was number one on the list describing the dangers of farmed raised fish. More than half the tilapia in the US comes from fish farms in China. The Economic Research Service of the USDA conducted a study in 2009 revealing that it is “common practice to spread livestock and poultry waste on fish feed”. This is certainly as far from the natural habitat of wild caught fish who are free to swim and feed on the food Mother Nature provides. I was able to find an alternative to tilapia that was also low-calorie and inexpensive and that is wild caught flounder.

On the surface, farmed raised seafood doesn’t seem like such a bad thing, but lurking underneath is the fact that farmed raised fish is as far from the natural state of fish as possible and as a result contains potentially harmful chemicals and additives. If the goal is to eat real and natural food, then wild caught seafood is the catch of the day.

Kathleen Richardson is a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, specializing in weight management, Type II Diabetes and Hypertension management and making the switch to Organic and Non-GMO

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FAITH & FAMILY

“Repositioning the Body of Christ”

Zion Missionary Baptist Church Announces Prayer/Fasting Gathering Dates for April Zion Missionary Baptist Church will once again be hosting the “Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” Monday morning altar prayer for the month of April.

Please add these dates to your calendar of events and join us every Monday @ 6 am: Monday April 10 Monday April 17 Monday April 24 For more information contact the church office at 886-1362.

Rev C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor.

Walk In Our Shoes 2017 The Acting In Faith Theatre Company presents, “Walk In Our Shoes 2017,” on Friday, March 31, 1410 Main Street at 7 p.m.

The event will honor trailblazing women in labor and business.

Tickets are $20. For more information call 716-573-2704.

worship this week!

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5th Pastoral Anniversary Honoring Pastor Frank Bostic

BUFFALO DISTRICT CONFERENCE CONVENES

The 5th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration Banquet (A Black & White Affair) honoring Pastor Frank Bostic of the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, April 15 at 5 p.m. at C.H. McCoy Center, 653 Clinton St. The theme is “Caring For Our Leaders.” Donation is $40. For tickets, please call the church at 716-854-4880.

he Buffalo District of the Western New York Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is preparing for their Annual District Conference. Under the leadership of the Reverend G. Michael Tydus, Presiding Elder, Rev.Tydus Rev. Moore the Conference will begin with a Worship Experience on Wednesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s A.M.E. Zion Church, 610 East Eagle St. The Reverend Tydus, host pastor.

On Thursday and Friday, April 6 and 7, the Conference will convene at 9 a.m. with business sessions, Bible studies, workshops and activities for all ages. Each night, Worship Service will begin at 7p.m. at St. Paul’s. The guest evangelist for the Conference once again is the dynamic Reverend Scot C. Moore, Pastor of Judah Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Mitchellville, MD. If you missed him last year, you have another chance to see and hear this awesome anointed man of God! The community is invited to join us. Our theme is “Once I’m Broken, Then What?” Scripture reference Jeremiah 18:1-6 We hope to see you there!!

Freedom Ministry Presents “In His Presence” Prayer Activation

Come and be in the midst of God’ Shekinah Glory; a new journey in prayer, target praying vs praying “amiss,” dynamic motivational speakers, and prayer activation. Come in “Great Expectation” and be Reactivated Refreshed and Relaunched Saturday morning April 8 at 8am, at the Clarion Hotel (across from Cracker Barrel), 6700 Transit Rd. The host Prophetess is Delphine Dove . All are welcome! This is a free event.

It’s All About Jesus Celebration

The Missionary Department at Cold Spring COGICJ will present an “It’s All About Jesus Celebration” on Saturday, April 8 at the church. The event will feature anointed praise dancing

by Ms. Karima Jones of Chicago, IL, guest soloists from across the city, and a Communion Feast. Tickets are $10 per person.

For tickets and information call the church at 882-2052 or Sister Terrena Hollie ad (847)226-8495.Rev. Joseph L. Wallace is host Pastor.

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JAZZ VESPERS at Shiloh Baptist The Willing Workers Ministry presents JAZZ VESPERS at First Shiloh Baptist Church, an evening of jazz and praise, Friday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the church, 16 Pine Street.

Featured artists include The Jazz Example, Nikki Hicks, Cheyenne Johnson and Stevie Iverson Tickets are $15 per person.

For tickets and information contact Grace Tate at grace.tate4@ gmail.com 716-830-6755, Yvonne James at frozelle500@msn. com 716-860-9723, or the Church office at 847-6555. Rev. Jonathan R. Staples, Senior Pastor

Mount Olive Church Theatre Fundraiser Eula Grace Diamond, Historic Trail Blazer, to Celebrate 96th Birthday!

The birthday of one of Buffalo’s historic trail blazers, Eula Grace Diamond (Auntie Grace), will be celebrated on April 2 at her Erskine Avenue home, although her actual birthday is April 4 when she turns 96 years young! Not only was she one of the first African American women to start her own charm school in Buffalo, she was one of Buffalo’s first professional Black models! Her career spans beyond her accomplishments by breaking ground as a manager in the Buffalo Postal system.

To add to her outstanding achievements, she is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Buffalo! Congratulations!

Fillmore Community Church to Celebrate Church Anniversary With Spring Revival

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Fundraiser given by the Mount Olive Church Theater Ministry, will be held April 1at 3p.m., 701 East Delevan. The event will feature a reception, dinner and special performances by pre- professional ballerina and national ambassador for Brown Girls Do Ballet, Amira Muhammad and concert violinist and maestro of Muhammad School of Music Henri Star Muhammad . Also, an excerpt by local playwright Marie Hall Mullen of “The Bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church” will be performed by the MOBC Theatre Ministry. All tickets $50 and sold in advance. Call 716-430-2048 for more information.

“A Blessed Gathering” UMOJA presents “A Blessed Gathering” on Friday, April 7 from 1-6 p.m. at the United Way, on Delaware Avenue. Sam Radford will moderate the lunch buffet with guest speakers: Karima Amin, Eva Doyle, Mary Douglas, Patricia Elliot, Dechantell Lloyd, Ellen Peoples, Jeannie Muhammad, Vonetta Rhodes, Carlenda Meadors, Betty Jean Grant, Antoinette Radford, Cariol Horne, and Barbara Miller Williams. To RSVP call 716-533-6283 or 716-578-3571. A Stop The Violence Coalition meeting will follow the gathering at 6 p.m.

The Fillmore Community Church will celebrate its 16th church anniversary during a Spring Revival March 29-31 featuring guest Revivalist Rev. Brent McCallister, pastor of Midtown Bible Church. Rev. Brian D. Robinson is host pastor. For more information call 896-6295.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com• March 29, 2017

The Very Funny Thea Vidale is Coming to The Groove!

IN THE CONTINUUM: Christina Foster as Nina and Ayana N. Williams (inset) as Abigail. Third Eye Photos

On Stage At The Paul Robeson Theatre

Two Women, One Powerful Story: Christina Foster and Ayana Williams Shine “In The Continuum”

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ust when you think you may have seen it all in terms of community theatre and local talent, “In the Continuum,” on stage now thru Sunday at the Paul Robeson Theatre , delivers a story and a performance you won’t soon forget. With just two actresses, two acts and a simple yet definitive set, “Continuum” delivers a powerful message about two women, living continents apart who discover that the men in their lives have infected them with HIV. Christina Foster and Ayana N. Williams, two beautiful and exceptional young actresses, shine in their roles. Christina portrays the saucy Nia, a fired salesclerk and budding poet in South Central LA with a boyfriend who is an NBA prospect. Ayana plays Abigail (convincing accent and all), the reserved married professional communicator from Zimbabwe’s elite. They are courageous and dignified women in their own right. As they each contemplate exposing their mates who may be spreading the disease to other women, Ayana for example, in her painful soliloquy begs God, “If I must die let my child live…” And Nia, in her gripping, tearful monologue tries to convince herself and her unborn child, that the $5,000 hush money from her boy friend’s mother, will be enough to support them.

Throughout the play each skillfully portrays multiple characters; not an easy task by any means, but they succeed beautifully and convincingly. Nina and Abigail never meet, they never speak to each other, in fact they are not even aware that the other exists, yet their stories – with some cultural variations - are the same; the same pains, joys, love, the same dilemma and ultimately the same resolution. “In the Continuum” masterfully presents us with these parallel worlds, and shows us how intertwined the fates of these characters – total strangers - can be.

Paulette D. Harris directs this powerful and at times intense, play written by Danai Guria and Nikkole Salter. Scenic Designer Harlan Penn created the perfect set. Kuta Paul Tshala did a great job in assisting with the Shona language and Zimbabwean culture.

This is the last weekend for the production of “In the Continuum” at the Robeson Theatre inside the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday with an audience Talk Back. Admission $25, seniors/students $22.

Call 884-2013, email paulroesontheatrebuffalo@gmail. com or go to or www.aaccbffalo.orgfor more information.

In the fine tradition of Paul Robeson, “In The Continuum” is excellent theatre! Don’ miss it. –a.b.

Comedian Thea Vidale has appeared in her own BET sitcom titled “Thea” and has also been seen in numerous television shows including Ellen, The Wayans Bros., The Drew Carey Show, and My Wife and Kids. She has toured both nationally and internationally and will make her very much anticipated appearance at The Groove Lounge in Buffalo on April 8th for the “Laugh Out Loud Comedy Series.”

Thea began doing stand up in 1986 in Houston, Texas before quickly moving on to work comedy clubs in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles. She went on a national comedy tour called, “Thea Vidale Down and Dirty” in 1999. In 2007 she tried out for the reality television show “Last Comic Standing,” making it to the second round. Thea says that she is looking forward to making her return to Buffalo She is currently touring and looks forward to the opportunity to show her raw, uncut opinion on current events.

Also on the show are a list of very talented comedians: Joe The Boss from Philadelphia, Gary Wallace from Niagara Falls, and J.J. Billingsley from Denver, Colorado. The show will be hosted by Comedian Darnell Davis from Buffalo.

Tickets are $25 and currently available at The Groove Lounge, Doris Records, or online at www.eventbrite.com.

Doors open at 8p.m. Show starts at 9p.m. See you there!

“On the wings of imagination the mind knows no destination.”

– Lonnie Harrell

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ENTERTAINMENT

Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com• March 29, 2017

MUHAMMAD SCHOOL OF MUSIC

and Dangerously Hilarious!

Last Friday night was a whole lotta funny with down-dirty, wild and raw jokes from five of the funniest Black comedians on the planet when the Comedy’s Most Wanted tour swept through town and hit the stage at Shea’s.

Special guest, DJ Traci Steele graced the stage and carried the night with music to keep the crowd rocking before comedic host JJ Williamson’s brought the line-up of hilariousness to the stage.

First up was DC Young with his off the cuff, rude boy comedy and selective audience interaction that kept everyone laughing before he ended his set with the real story about how he made the choice between fast money in the streets vs comedy citing “ Comedy Saved My Life. ” He was followed by JJ who continued to draw laughter with his comedic interlude before introducing the only female in the lineup, Domonique. The crowd was eager to engage in laughing before she even told her first joke! Domonique took the audience on a journey that had the room in stitches and added a great shift to the performance as she joked about her every reason to skip the Bull S**T and just ask for the “damn supervisor” when confronted with nonsense in department stores. She extended the laughter with jokes about growing way too old .

As the night roared on with DJ Traci Steele teasing the crowd with her tunes and goddess appeal and host JJ Williamson’s funny observations bringing the crowd to tears, they comingled their talents for pure laughter on the heels of introducing Corey Holcomb. Making his entrance with red cup in hand, sparkling in his rock-n-roll style outfit (the jacket was fly) he laid down his law and hilarious perspectives on sex, love and the purpose of being the side-chick. Calling out couples in the audience, he had everyone gasping and laughing until he left the stage.

The last comedian of the night was ultra -funnyman Lavell Crawford who has clearly been focused on his health and diet. Looking great, he shocked the audience with his tremendous weight loss and had us rolling in laughter about Buffalo’s cold windy weather . He left the audience in tears and falling out in the isles with laughter with his character driven performance of someone at the KFC drive through window right before closing.

The show was sheer back to back entertainment! The tour continues to more cities, For more info contact The Silent Partner 1-888-252-9092 or email atucker@thesilentpartner.biz -L.H.

Tribute to Rock n’ Roll Great Chuck Berry racism that they faced early in their careers. Admission to this program is free and open to the public. For more information call 847-6010.

Columnist Eva M. Doyle will host a tribute to the King of Rock n’ Roll Chuck Berry on Saturday, April 1 at the Merriweather Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue from 3 - 5 p.m. Chuck Berry created the Rock n’ Roll sound in the 60’s. The legendary singer, guitarist and songwriter influenced many singers such as the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, and so many others. The Tribute will include his music and a special exhibit in his honor.

One of the films to be shown will feature Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Muddy Waters discussing the

E-LIFE 7 CORRECTION: Due to a typo in last week’s edition E-Life 7’s new CD release was referred to mistakenly as “Mixed Up.” The correct title is “Miked Up.” Apologies!

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In class, your child will sing, listen, experiment, play, and dance. They will move their arms, legs, fingers, and toes by tapping, clapping, hopping, moving fast, moving slow, and more. You’ll connect with other parents who are navigating the complexities and wonders of these busy preschool years, and you’ll get ideas for how to use music at home.

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GENERATIONS

Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com• March 29, 2017

Enterprise Charter Student Placement Lottery The Enterprise Charter School’s student placement lottery for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year for Kindergarten through 8th grade will be held on Monday, April 3rd, 2017 at 11 :00 AM at the school located at 275 Oak Street, Buffalo, New York 14203. Kindergarten children from the Buffalo School District must be 5 years old by 12/31/17 to be eligible. Students from suburban districts must follow their district requirements for age appropriate Kindergarten children, most of which are 12/1/17.

Applications are available by calling (716) 855-2114 Ext. 9000, via our Web site Enterprisecharter.org, or by visiting the school. Applications continue to be accepted throughout the year.

Enterprise Charter School shall not discriminate against or limit the admission of any student on any unlawful basis, including on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, intellectual ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, athletic ability1 race, creed, gender, religion or ancestry. A school may not require any action by a student or family {such as admissions test, interview, essay, attendance at an information session, etc.) in order for an applicant to either receive or submit an application for admission to that school.

Niagara River: Freedom Crossing

The Niagara River was often the last crossing for people escaping slavery in the United States. From the early 10=800’s until the end of the Civil War in 1865, thousands of people passed through Western New York as they traveled to freedom in Canada. The Underground Railroad, a secret network of people who assisted those escaping slavery by providing money, food, clothing and temporary shelter, made the journey possible.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

On Five Dollar Family Funday, the second Sunday of every month, museum admission for the entire family is just $5.

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CORRECTIONS Last week in the Suggested Readings column by Kenneth and Sharon Holley, proprietors of Zawadi Books, the author of the following book was omitted: Black Pearls for Parents: Medications, Affirmations and Inspirations for African American Parents by Eric V. Copage

School #61 Children Celebrate Birthday of Arthur O. Eve!

Pictured following the presentation of birthday cards from the children to Eric Eve: Cheryln Ruttlen, Thelma Lane, Lenny Lane, Eric Eve, Principal Parette Walker, Michelle Mackie and Dion Barnes.Ms. Ruttlen, Mr. Lane and Mr. Barnes are members of the F.A.T.H.E.R.S.organization.

The Hon. Arthur O. Eve

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: (L-R): Kendall Scott, Isabelle Colston, Aniyah McMillan and Joseph Jackson. Rear, Dante Hall.

CUT THE CAKE! Eric Eve is joined by the children and FATHERS founder Lenny Lane in cutting the cake!

The students at the Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction #61, Home of the Arts at 453 Leroy Street celebrated the birthday of former Deputy Speaker Eve last Thursday. Mr. Eve, who turned 84 March 23, was represented by his proud grandson Eric Eve who cut the birthday cake and accepted beautiful cards created by the children for Mr. Eve. “He’s going to love this! He’s going to read every card!” remarked Eric. The school’s principal, Parette Walker, joined the F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Group and the students in celebrating the community icon. The F.A.T.H.E.R.S. , founded by Lenny Lane, adopted The School in 2001 after a shooting in the neighborhood resulted in a stray a bullet hitting the ceiling of a Pre-K classroom. They have been active ever since. Cheryl Ruttlen is the school’s Parent Facilitator and a Buffalo F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Group member. The Principal is Parette Walker.

School #61, the only neighborhood school in the Central Park area, was named in Mr. Eve’s honor two years ago on February 12, 2015 for his tireless community efforts and commitment to the education and care taking of our community’s children. He served in the New York State Assembly for 35 years until his retirement in 2002. During that time he put into action the principles of access and opportunity to higher education by developing an appropriations bill that gave birth to the SEEK/Educational Opportunity Program. He continued to spearhead legislative efforts to open doors to education throughout his career, including the legislation that helped to launch EOC, which also bears his name – The Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Center. Mr. Eve is also a founding father of The Challenger. Congratulations and a happy and blessed birthday Mr. Eve!

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Challenger Community News • thechallengernews.com• March 29, 2017

Just Say No To Automobile Tracking Devices!

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take pride in continuing to be a watchdog and advocate for the public and consumers – especially the ‘little guy’ – and am alarmed about the installation of car tracking devices by automobile dealers and lenders.

Eddie Mark

Award Winning Author and Buffalo Native Eddie Mark Presents at Area High Schools and New Covenant UMC Eddie Mark, the author of The Garden of Unfortunate Souls, recently made a special presentation at Burgard, Buffalo Academy of Performing Arts and Hutch Tech High Schools. He was also featured at a community event at New Covenant United Community Church March 19, hosted by The Student Achievement Committee and Dr. Theresa A. Harris-Tigg and the Board of Education. Mr. Mark is the recipient of the 2016 Phyllis Wheatley Award for First Fiction, an honor presented for a debut work of fiction by an African American Writer.

He is a Buffalo native and a Hutchinson-Technical High School Graduate.

TAO TE CHING -66All streams flow to the sea Because it is lower than they are.

Humility gives it its power.

If you want to govern the people, You must place yourself below them.

If you want to lead the people, You must learn how to follow them.

The Master is above the people, And no one feels oppressed.

She goes ahead of the people, And no one feels manipulated.

The whole world is grateful to her.

Because she competes with no one, No one can compete with her.

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper

I felt a great sense of duty to act on the people’s behalf about this matter, and have advanced a resolution to initiate a committee meeting with County Attorney Michael Siragusa to draft a local law to prevent the installation of what are known as “starter interrupt” devices on automobiles and penalize institutions who attempt to do so.

I take this matter seriously because reforming the automobile lending industry can be one major step in implementing further consumer protections and safeguarding citizen privacy.

BETTY JEAN

GRANT

My particular cause for concern voiced in the resolution stems from the ability of “starter interrupt” devices to render vehicles inoperable remotely and track down vehicles for repossession.

Essentially, the devices are proliferated by their manufacturers and being used to extend loans to Americans with poor credit.

By doing so, automobile dealers have the upper hand in the exchange, potentially raising interest rates on high-risk borrowers and being able to user fear to collect payment.

The devices also store sensitive location data and are installed with or without the buyer’s consent upon purchase. Many times it is disclosed that a tracking device is being installed in exchange for the loan to be approved, but often times it is hidden in fine print or not truly disclosed. Furthermore, while lenders are supposed to act responsibly and wait until the borrower defaults on payment to disable the vehicle, they are at their discretion and whim as to how and when they want to repossess a vehicle, and have constant access to and knowledge of the vehicle’s location.This is a serious danger to our community’s most vulnerable buyers and borrowers, and no one should feel preyed upon or in fear once entering into an agreement to purchase an automobile.

Many families in Erie County depend on their vehicle daily to drive their kids to and from school, and the danger of their car potentially being shut off during an emergency is a concern I hope everyone shares. In fact, I see this resolution as having great pertinence to the general public, and this country has seen the effects of bad lending practices first hand during the housing crisis in 2008.

I’m a strong believer in fair and honest business conduct, and curtailing this practice in particular will transcend on to additional business practices and lending. If a local law were to be passed, it would be a cornerstone achievement in enforcing current consumer protections while upholding the dignity and privacy of all Americans.

Other legislative bodies are beginning to take notice of this issue as well, with New Jersey recently passing legislation requiring that dealerships give vehicle owners advance disclosure as to when the device will be activated. The New Jersey State Legislature voted to outlaw the devices altogether, yet, Governor Chris Christie vetoed the measure but did support the provision mandating full disclosure.

I hope to garner the support of my colleagues in the Erie County Legislature on this matter to put the people first ahead of politics, and show how local government can be a stalwart advocate and initiator

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

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he Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor views itself as an educational asset that can be a resource for educators who are looking to illuminate the common core curriculum with interactive activities that stimulate discussion. The Corridor is more than a tourist destination for visitors. It is also an academic, educational and cultural resource for Western New Yorkers seeking to appreciate the rich and diverse history of the city. Particularly for those seeking a deeper understanding of the contributions made by African Americans in civic society, music and community life both nationally and locally. Buffalo was and still is an incubator for national African American culture and thought.

The emergence of the Michigan Street African American Corridor as a Heritage Site is due to the cultural heritage value of the Colored Musicians Club, the Michigan Street Baptist Church, the Jesse Clipper Park, WUFO1080AM GAIL and the Nash House along with other significant properties that have been WELLS demolished such as the Michigan Street YMCA. “A historic site or heritage site is an official location where pieces of political, military, cultural, or social history have been preserved due to their cultural heritage value.” (Oxford Dictionaries)

It is difficult to talk about the African American Heritage Corridor and ignore the importance of education and the lessons that can be learned when studying African American history, culture and heritage. African American history is rich in centuries- old efforts of resistance to the crisis in Black education: the slaves’ surreptitious endeavors to learn; the rise of Black colleges and universities after the Civil War; unrelenting battles in the courts; the black history movement; the freedom schools of the 1960s; and local community-based academic and mentorship programs that inspire a love of learning and thirst for achievement. Addressing the crisis in Black education should be considered one of the most important goals in America’s past, present, and future. (ASALH) This was the major reason why the 2017 theme for African American History Month was “The Crisis in Black Education”.

For example, The Michigan Street Baptist Church has been a central part of the history and culture of Buffalo for more than 150 years. The 1845 building became a legendary Underground Railroad station, providing escaped slaves sanctuary before crossing to freedom in Canada.

National civil rights leaders have delivered powerful messages from the pulpit. The Colored Musicians Union, Local 533, is celebrating it’s one hundredth anniversary this year. It was formed in 1917. On April 15th the historic Colored Musicians Club is celebrating with a GALA that is being held at The Lafayette Hotel in downtown Buffalo. Tickets are $150 and a table for ten is $1500. Go to www.

CMCtheclub.org to purchase tickets and get more information. The J. Edward Nash House, the former residence of Reverend J. Edward Nash, is now a museum that houses his sermons and letters which are a crucial part of Buffalo’s African American civic history. WUFO 1080AM is the only African American female owned radio station in New York State. WUFO has provided America with nationally known radio personalities that have changed the industry.

Yes, the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor has an important story to tell and a vital role to play in educating anyone who visits one of our historic sites. The Corridor views itself as part of the solution in the national conversation regarding the education of our youth.

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor in partnership with the East High School, Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg, elected Board of Education representative for the East District and Say Yes is hosting a student and community discussion on the responsibilities a village has in educating youth. This discussion is taking place on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 at East High School, which is located at 820 Northampton Street. The discussion will begin with breakfast in the school cafeteria at 10:00am. The program will feature a fishbowl where students address the challenges that are hindering them from achieving. These challenges become the focus of a second fishbowl focused on creating a deeper understanding of the student perspective while seeking solutions that galvanize students, parents, educators, and community stakeholders to take action! All are invited to attend this free event. RSVP at wellsgv7@gmail.com or contact Gail V Wells for further information at the aforementioned email address.

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

-Tao Te Ching

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Five Star Bank Names Chiquita Rodgers Branch Manager of Downtown Buffalo Financial Solution Center

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ive Star Bank (“Five Star”) has named Chiquita Rodgers as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of its financial solution center in downtown Buffalo. This new branch opened on February 13, 2016 at 40-50 Fountain Plaza.

In her role, Ms. Rodgers will develop strategies for the branch and branch staff, manage her team to achieve goals, and develop strong relationships with the bank’s customers and the community.

Ms. Rodgers joined Five Star in December of 2016 after 17 years with Citizens Bank and its predecessors Rochester Community Savings Bank and Charter One Bank. She started her banking career as a teller and achieved promotions to assistant manager, manager, branch business banker and small business specialist.

Five Star Bank’s financial solution center concept is designed to meet evolving customer banking needs. It accommodates a wide spectrum of cusChiquita Rodgers tomer preferences with no teller lines, no barriers between bank associates and customers, and hands-on support. Customers have the ability to choose their banking experience by accessing available on-site technology devices, mobile banking demonstrations and a staff of Certified Personal Bankers (CPBs). CPBs provide a complete banking experience, whether processing a transaction, opening an account or providing advice to help customers make an informed financial decision. Commercial banking, mortgage, insurance and wealth management advisors are also be available on site to offer Five Star solutions.

Ms. Rodgers attended Medaille College. Throughout her career, she has been an active community volunteer and has participated in many organizations and events including Junior Achievement, the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival, the Martin Luther King Celebration, and the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers Tax Preparation Program. Ms. Rodgers resides in Buffalo with her three children.

More Five Star Bank information is available at www.five-starbank.com, on Twitter, and on Facebook.

Community Meeting to Discuss New A partment/Commercial Development at the former Buffalo Forge Manufacturing Plant The Forge on Broadway (The Forge) Development Team, led by SA+A Development, is inviting the community to a meeting on Thursday, April 6, to learn about the proposed new Apartments and Commercial Development that will once again connect the Broadway Community. The vision is to build a new community located at the former site of the Buffalo Forge Manufacturing Plant located at 490 Broadway. The development team would like to revitalize a former industrial complex – now an empty lot - by building a vibrant, residential community focused on wellness and healthy living. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Michigan Street Baptist Church, 511 Michigan Avenue.

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Mayor Brown nominated Westminster Economic Development Initiative’s West Side Bazaar Expansion Initiative for the 2017 Wells Fargo and USCMCommunityWINS Grant Program as Buffalo’s action to aid the city’s growing immigrant and refugee community.

Mayor Brown Proclaims U.S. Conference Of Mayor’s National Day Of Immigration Action In Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown proclaimed March 21, U.S. Conference of Mayor’s National Day of Immigration in Buffalo. The local proclamation is part of an effort by mayors across the country to call attention to the contributions of immigrants and refugees, and to highlight resources in the City of Buffalo, like the Westminster Economic Development Initiative, that exist for all city residents, including newcomers from all over the world.

As a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Brown seeks to bring resources to Buffalo that have been a benefit to other cities. In recognition of today’s National Day of Immigration Action, Mayor Brown nominated the Westminster Economic Development Initiative’s (WEDI) West Side Bazaar Expansion Initiative for the 2017 Wells Fargo and USCMCommunityWINS Grant Program.

“Through this grant program, WEDI could receive up to $300,000 in grant funding to support expansion of the West Side Bazaar. ” Mayor Brown said. said.

By partnering with the City of Buffalo and Mayor Byron Brown, the West Side Bazaar will represent more communities in the pursuit of their American dream; as more entrepreneurs own and operate businesses,.

BLACK HISTORY continued

barbed. Also uncovered was a tool, equally well crafted, believed to be a dagger. The discoveries suggested the existence of an early aquatic or fishing based culture.

4. Africans were the first to engage in mining 43,000 years ago. In 1964 a hematite mine was found in Swaziland at Bomvu Ridge in the Ngwenya mountain range.

Ultimately 300,000 artefacts were recovered including thousands of stone-made mining tools.

LEGAL NOTICE BID REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the LRRT-Station Exterior Rehab Delevan Station Project NFTA#13LZ1617 in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 3/22/17 @ 3:30pm.Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone.com , Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 3/28/17 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Minority, Women, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the Former Niagara Co. Maintenance Facility Demo Project D263457 in Lockport, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4/12/17 @ 3:30pm.Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@ markcerrone.com , Phone 716-2825244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®.

Bids due to MCI by 4/18/17 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Woman and Minority Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

Mayor Byron W. Brown invites Buffalo residents to participate in a public hearing to discuss the city’s anticipated 2017/18 allocations for the following federal programs: Community Development Block Grant; HOME Investment Partnerships; Emergency Solutions Grant; and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS. City staff will be present to describe program goals, review the planning and adoption process, and accept citizen comments regarding the use of this funding to address housing and community development needs. During this hearing there will be a working session to discuss how these funds can be best utilized throughout the City of Buffalo.

Written comments to both the Annual Action Plan are encouraged, and will be included in the city’s submission to HUD. Comments must be postmarked by Monday May 19th, 2017 at either 920 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202; or rhall@city-buffalo. com.

For more information regarding this public notice, or to request special accommodations for the public hearing, please call 8515449.

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El alcalde Byron W. Brown invita a los residentes de Buffalo a participar en una audiencia pública para discutir las asignaciones 2017/18 anticipadas de la ciudad para los siguientes programas federales: Subvención de Desarrollo Comunitario; INICIO Asociaciones de inversión; Donación de Soluciones de Emergencia; Y Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA. El personal de la Ciudad estará presente para describir las metas del programa, revisar el proceso de planificación y adopción y aceptar los comentarios de los ciudadanos sobre el uso de este financiamiento para atender las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. Durante esta audiencia habrá una sesión de trabajo para discutir cómo estos fondos pueden ser mejor utilizados en toda la Ciudad de Buffalo.

Los comentarios escritos al Plan de Acción Anual son alentados, y serán incluidos en la presentación de la ciudad a HUD. Los comentarios deben ser sellados por correo antes del Martes 19 de mayo de 2017 en el 920 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202; o rhall@city-buffalo.com.

Para obtener más información sobre este aviso público, o para solicitar alojamientos especiales para la audiencia pública, llame al 851-5449.

A n s w e r i n g y o u r q u e s t i o n s a b o u t c r e m a t i o n a n d b u r i a l . . .

“How many people can be buried in a cemetery lot?”

If you have any questions about cremation or burial, give us a call at (716) 885-1600.

Most cemeteries allow 1 or 2 burials in a single grave. At Forest Lawn, we recently changed our rules & regulations to allow up to 4 burials in a single grave, w hich can include 1 casket plus 3 urns or a total of 4 urns.

For example, if a couple chooses side-by-side casketed burial in 2 graves, there’s room for them and up 6 other members of their family. This can represent a significant cost savings for the family. But more importantly, it can make it possible for you and your dearest loved ones to remain together forever.

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LEGAL NOTICES ACTION FOR DIVORCE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE Alvin Jakes Plaintiff SUMMONS WITH against

NOTICE AND

COMPLAINT Sharon Potter-Jakes

Index No: SF2017 Defendant ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO RESPOND to the claim for the relief sought by the Plaintiff by either serving a written Demand for a Complaint or a written Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney, at the address stated below.

If this Summons and Notice is served upon you within the State of New York by personal service you must respond within 20 days after service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and Notice is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York you must respond within 30 days after the service is completed, as provided by law.

TAKE NOTICE THAT: (A)The nature of this action is to procure a Judgment divorcing the parties and dissolving the marriage between the parties, pursuant to DRL 170(7) on the grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown of the marriage arising between the parties in the last 6 months.

(B)The relief sought is a Judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving forever the bonds of matrimony between the parties. The nature of ancillary relief demanded is equitable distribution of parties assets.

If you fail to respond Judgment will be taken against you, by default, for the relief demanded in this Notice.

This action is brought in the County of Erie because of: Plaintiff’s residence Dated: February _23___, 2017 FRANK S. FALZONE, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiff 215 Hampshire Street Buffalo, New York 14213 (716) 881-2653

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-AC5, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-A C5; Plaintiff(s) vs. JASON E. HAYNES; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about December 21, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at 92 Franklin St.1st floor Alcove, Buffalo, NY 14202.

On April 10, 2017 at 9:30 am.

Premises known as 153 GOLD STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14206 Section: 112.50 Block: 5 Lot: 45 ALL THAT PLOT OF LAND, situated in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number 41, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company`s Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot Number 51 in Block Number 26, as shown on a map filed in Erie County Clerk`s Office under Cover Number 9, being 30 feet, front and rear, by 134 feet in depth, located on the East side of Gold Street, commencing 230.56 feet South of the South line of Lovejoy Street.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $53,993.46 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 802757/2016 Kelly Feron, Esq., Referee

Arthur O. Eve EOC to Hold Job/Career Fair The Arthur O. Eve EOC Annual Spring Job and Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 555 Ellicott Street. All employees are hiring. The school’s admissions advisors will also be available to talk about EOC’s new vocational programs coming soon.

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the Clear Lake Dam Rehabilitation Project in Collins, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents.

MWBE Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 4/5/17 @ 3:30pm.

Documents can be obtained by contacting Estimating@markcerrone. com , Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due to MCI by 4/10/17 at 5:00PM electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

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O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make our name known, and cause you to be invoked.

Say three our Fathers, three Hail Marys and Glorias. Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. B.C.

LEGAL NOTICE BID Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of Plant Services, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202. On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for: Standby Emergency Generator Equipment Replacement at: PROJECT 0084-005 – Erie County Health Care Center for Children – 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215 Bids will be opened for the following prime contract: Electrical. Beginning Monday, March 27, 2017, bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at www.avalonbuff-planroom. com, under “Public Jobs”, or ordered by phone at 716-995-7777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the facility on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.; please assemble at the main entrance. The Architect will be present. Eligible bidders are required to attend this walkthrough or another previously arranged and documented site visit with Architect and/or District personnel.

Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project, please refer to Brad McIlvain, 716-432-5303.

Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

Email legals & classifieds to: advertising@thechallengernews.com • Deadline Fridays @ 5pm

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Contract No. BVPS #3 - A (General/Mechanical) and Contract No. BVPS #3 – D (Electrical) will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 until 10:00 A.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

Boston Valley Pump Station Improvements The contract is located on Boston State Road in the Town of Hamburg, NY. Bidders are advised that a pre-bid meeting for the construction of this project is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., Conference Room, Southtowns Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility, S-3960 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, New York.

Plans are on file and may be examined at the office of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 10th Floor, Room 1034, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Copies of the contract documents, plans and specifications may be examined and purchased at the office of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 10th Floor, Room 1034, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Following the bid opening, bid results will be posted at www.erie.gov/dsm under the “Construction” tab.

The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller. Any bidder requesting a set of plans and specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier.

The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Bid for Contract No. BVPS #3 - A (General/Mechanical)” or “Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Bid for Contract No. BVPS #3 - D (Electrical)”. Bidders submitting a bid for more than one contract must do so in separately sealed envelopes for each contract.

Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening.

Any bidder returning contract documents in good condition within (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of bids will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Non-bidders returning contract documents in good condition within thirty (30) days of contract award will be refunded one-half of deposit.

Plans and specifications returned after the 30 day period will not have their deposit returned. Any bidder may request more than one (1) set of contract documents, but no refunds will be given on the deposit of additional sets.

Erie County Sewer District No. 3 is an exempt organization under the Tax Law, and is exempt from payment of Sales and Compensating Use Taxes which are to be incorporated into the project and which are to be separately sold by the Contractors to the Owner prior to incorporation into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are not to be included in the bid. Sales tax will be due on all materials purchased by a Contractor which are either “consumable” or rental property used by the Contractor in connection with the construction or repair.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Erie County Comptroller or by a bid bond having a surety thereon

from a surety company acceptable to the County Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total base bid, as surety for execution of the contract.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract award.

Attention of the bidder is called particularly to requirements with respect to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wages rates to be paid under the contract, Affirmative Action requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, along with the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Commitment. Bidders are also advised that Part “A” of the Erie county Minority Business Enterprise/ Women’s Business Enterprise Utilization Report be submitted with the bid or no later than three (3) business days after the bid opening.

The attention of the bidder is called particularly to the provisions of Erie County Local Law No. 2-2006, known as the “Erie County Workforce Development and Diversification New York State Certified Worker Training Program”, to have in place and provide written proof at the time of bid, a New York State Certified Worker Training Program, either intentional to the Contractor or Subcontractor and/or through an organization servicing several Contractors or Subcontractors, appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed.

In the alternative, Rules and Regulations pertaining to Local Law No. 2-2006 allows the Bidder to provide a statement as to the inapplicability, lack of career opportunities, and/or that the magnitude of the contract would make apprentices impractical.

Bidders shall also provide affirmation of its commitment toward acceptable achievement or progress toward the County of Erie workforce development and diversification goal of thirty percent minority and female participation combined in project personnel including trades people, trainees, journeymen, apprentices and supervisor staff.

The attention of the bidder is called to the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law which requires the bidder to execute a certificate of non-collusion and to conform with the other provisions of Article 5A outlined in the specifications. A form for such certificate accompanies the bid form. Unless it is property executed, the bid will not be accepted.

The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make any award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of Erie County Sewer District No. 3 and in accordance with Law, are herewith reserved.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same any time prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.

BY ORDER OF: Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning Dated: 3/16/2017 Published: 3/28/2017

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Alumni Engagement Coordinator The Alumni Affairs Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

Communications Manager The Alumni Affairs Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Communications Manager.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

The Alumni Affairs Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s Degree 2. Experience in Higher Education 3. Experience in planning and executing events Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 4. Ability toand travel and work evenings andand weekends as needed committed to respect for diversity individual differences.

5. Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook 6. Ability to use social media and other methods to engage with alumni 7. Demonstrated excellence in written communication

DirectorQualifications: of International Student and Scholar Services Preferred Degree in Higher Communication-related field State, State The1.International and Education Exchangeor Program Office at Buffalo 2. Experience working volunteers in a leadership capacityof Director of University of New York,with seeks candidates for the position 3. Experience using the Raiser’s Edge and/or Blackbaud NetCommunity International Student and Scholar Services.

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Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s Degree.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 The Arthur O. Eve EOC Annual Spring Job and Career Fair: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 555 Ellicott Street.

Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St,. 11am - 12pm 716 832 1010. FREE. The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

THURSDAY MARCH 30 The Status of Medicaid and Medicare in NYS: 5 :30 p.m., Merriweather Library.(See page 5).

FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: Every Thursday 10:30 am – 11:30am, Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St 4442046 for more info.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

Spring Family Engagement Dinner/Community Outreach Information Session: 6-8 p.m., Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan; presentation by Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

SATURDAY APRIL 1 Book Signing and Reading: Kezia Pearson. author o Because I am me and You are You! , 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., East Community High School. Community invited.

MONDAY APRIL 3 GYC Ministries : Gang Summit Basketball and Open Gym, Ages 14 & Up, 7- 9:30 pm C.R.U.C.I.A.L. 230 Moselle Street TUESDAY APRIL 4 Mayoral Candidate Mark Schroeder Community Listening Session: 5:30-7p.m. Metropolitan Entertainment, 1670 Main Street.

Charter School of Inquiry Monthly Business Meeting Board of Trustees: 4:45 pm, 404 Edison. Call 716-833-3250 or email info@ csicharter.org for more info. Pubic invited.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St,. 11am - 12pm 716 832 1010. FREE. The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

THURSDAY APRIL 6 Community Meeting to Discuss New Apartment/Commercial Development at the former Buffalo Forge Manufacturing Plant: 5:30 p.m., Michigan Street Baptist Church, 511 Michigan Ave. FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: Every Thursday 10:30 am – 11:30am, Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St 4442046 for more info.

Hilbert College to Host #BringBackOurGirls Activist It has been almost three years since 276 girls were kidnapped from school in April 2014 by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Omolola “Lola” Adele-Oso is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Act4Accountability, a nonprofit organization she started after the 276 girls were kidnapped. She will be at Hilbert College on Thursday, March 30 at 3:15 p.m. in the McGrath Library Conference Room. Adele-Oso will discuss how this event moved her to organize protests and mobilize community members both in the U.S. and in Nigeria. She will share her stories of meeting some of the girls who have escaped, and her commitment to challenging corruption in the Nigerian government.

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Fruitbelt Coalition Spring Fling Garden Expo & Easter Egg Hunt The Fruitbelt Coalition will host its annual Spring Fling Garden Expo and Easter Egg Hunt at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 145 Goodell Street on Saturday, April 8 from 1– 3 p.m.The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages one - 12 . The Garden Expo – is for all ages (adults).

The Easter Bunny will be there with candy, prizes, activities, crafts, a movie, giveaways, garden class to include: Worm-Petting Zoo, Healthy Soil Testing information with Ms. Caesandra Seawell from Pelion Garden… and much fun!

Call Dr. Benjamin Cashaw at the FruitBelt Coalition office to confirm your attendance at (716)893-6428.

See you At The Events!

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Photograph by Connie Tsang.

Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222 716.882.8700 albrightknox.org

Let’s Plan a New Community

Please Join Us for a Community Meeting The Forge on Broadway Development Team, led by SA+A Development, is pleased to invite you to a community meeting to learn about the proposed new Apartments and Commercial Development located at the former historic site of the Buffalo Forge Manufacturing Plant.

When:

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Time:

5:30 pm

Where: Michigan Street Baptist Church 511 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203

Please let us know if you attend.

Please let us know if you cancan attend.

Call (716) 881-6066 or email bcnparker@gmail.com.

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Meet & Greet: The East High School, Class of 1974 Alumni held a Meet & Greet at Mattie’s Restaurant on Saturday. Pictured above (left to right standing) the lovely (and handsome) Class of 1974 members: Sherry Reed, Alfred Wofford, Minnie (Carter) McCants, Mary Mathis, James Jones. Eugenia Carswell, and (seated) Jacqueline Benton (Richardson). THIRD

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