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Local Female and Minority Entrepreneurs Encouraged To “THINK BIG!” Event to feature investor, author and TV personality Lauren Maillian

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“A Dream Come True!” Former East High Star Jasen Oden Recruited by NFL’s Atlanta Falcons PG. 5 HONORED

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Shamila Craddock is 2016 Young Professional of the Year!

hamila Craddock recently received The Greece Chamber of Commerce 2016 Young Professional of the Year Award during the Chamber’s 31st Annual Community Awards event, Thursday, May 9, at the Rochester Marriott. Ms. Craddock, CEO of DOC’S Facilities Solutions, which serves cleaning customers locally, and trains customers nationally and internationally, while working with business owners, property Shamila Craddock managers, college, and university clients.. “Cleaning-staff are often viewed as low-level, low-value employees,” she stated. “The challenge is that almost anyone can clean; what many lack is structured training, with a focus on good results. The real impact of a clean work place starts with impressions formed when someone enters your front office, and extends to where a company’s billable production happens. I believe ‘cleaning for health’ is that important.” Ms. Craddock has actively served on several committees, including volunteering for both WXXI and United Way fundraisers, since becoming a member of the chamber in 2014. She is also a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and a CertifiedTrainer with the Cleaning Management Institute (CMI).

Around Town *The Omega Cabaret 2016, Featuring Brownskin, Saturday May 28 from 8p.m. Until 1a.m.The Party House 677 Beahan 585-749-4585 Or Stoneq85@Aol.com

RABJ Names Brooks New Vice President The Rochester Association of Black Journalists has appointed Khristopher Brooks, innovation and entrepreneurship reporter with the Democrat and Chronicle, as its new vice president for social media. Richard McCollough, RABJ president, has appointed Brooks to succeed Michelle Faust. Mr. Brooks will serve until the end of 2017, when RABJ officers are next elected.

First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. Is “Remembering Malcolm X!”

irst Community Interfaith Institute Inc. , located in the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester, will honor the memory of Brother El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz, better known as Minister Malcolm X, on Thursday, May 19, at 5:30 PM at 219 Hamilton Street. Malcolm X will be acknowledged through the many printings of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, biographers, films, T-shirts, and celebrations of only part of his historical legacy. His extraordinary organizing abilities and his unwavering belief in learning contribute to his legacy. Malcolm X was a philosopher, visionary, teacher, minister, husband, father and human being that believed in Black folks’ tremendous power to overcome inferiority. He prevailed in spite of oppor-

Kemetic Study Group Formed A Kemetic Study Group based on the Metu Neter series, a modern practice of the spiritual tradition of Ancient Egypt, will be held on Sundays from 4-6 p.m. at 333 Hollenbeck Street in Rochester. Join us! For more information contact Ausar at (585)743-8527.

tunistic ideologies, governmental conspiracy, religious misunderstandings, and Malcolm X’s manifested opposition to our oppressors. Minister Lawrance Lee Evans, the National Minister of First Community Interfaith Institute Inc., will give the keynote address. All faiths are welcome. Dinner will be served. For info call

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L. Nathan Hare, who serves as executive director of the Community Action Organization of Erie County (CAO), was profiled in a recent edition of Buffalo Business First in their “Boasting Buffalo” Series. In a full page profile, published April 1, Bro. Hare talked about his organization’s aim of helping people in our communities to have better opportunities. In addressing the complicated economic dynamics at play in the city, he acknowledged that “we’re a city of gentrification: we’re moving in opposite directions.” He noted that there’s “a lot of very good development going on,” however he expressed concern for many neighborhoods/communities not sharing in the economic boom. He lamented the loss of neighborhood schools and the need for “every one of our schools to be a quality school.” Mr. Hare, president and CEO, has led the CAO of Erie County since 2002.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and give advice on ANY issues you have questions about. The event is hosted by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo and will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant on Thursday, May 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (716) 833-5416.

The Buffalo News reported Tuesday that so far in 2016, in the City of Buffalo 76 people have been shot in 68 shooting incidents; 10 died and 66 survived. April, according to statistics from Buffalo Police reports, had more shootings than in any month so far this year. Three people were killed in the shootings: Ian S. Lightfoot, 38; Faja Perry, 28 and Johaan Yarborough, 25. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the nation’s third-largest city, at least 95 homicides occurred in the first two months of 2016. The city recorded 52 homicides in January and at least 43 in February.

“Ask A Police Officer” The We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment group will host a forum called, “Ask A Police Officer,” on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library. Due to the recent escalation of citizens being shot or killed while being approached or arrested by the police in many urban cities, the group felt there should be more dialogue and open lines of communication between those in law enforcement and the citizens they have sworn to protect and serve. Also, problems and concerns such as harassment from neighbors, abusive tenants and/or landlords, vandalism, loud noise, improper dumping of trash, street gangs, drug houses and the need for more street security cameras will be addressed. Invited participants include representatives from the Buffalo, Amherst and Cheektowaga police departments; Bernie Tolbert, former director of the local office of the FBI and John Elmore, Esq., author of, What To Do If Stopped By The Police.

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Dance School Founder Miss Barbara Honored on Senate Floor for Her 50 Years of Service

ALBANY, N.Y. – Senator Tim Kennedy spoke on the floor of the New York State Senate recently to honor Miss Barbara D. Glover as she celebrates 50 years of running Miss Barbara’s School of Dance. Glover, known to many simply as Miss Barbara, was joined by her brother Alan and her sister-in-law Thea as the New York State Senate unanimously passed J.5352, a resolution honoring Miss Barbara’s School of Dance for its 50 years of service to Western New York. Born in Buffalo, Miss Barbara has taught, staged, choreographed, directed, and produced shows for numerous civic, church and community organizations. Through her dance, she has positively impacted the lives of countless young people who have used her instructions in the art of dance, charm, grace, and patience as a basis for their own personal achievement. “When I signed up last year to participate in the Dancing With The Stars contest held by Zion Missionary Baptist Church, I had my work cut out for me,” said Senator Kennedy. “Miss Barbara somehow put the swing in my shoes, and got me up on the stage – she is the reason I made it through the night, and I couldn’t have asked for a better or more patient teacher. After fifty years of

WEB DU BOIS HONORED: Pictured from left, Senator Tim Kennedy, Barbara D. Glover, and Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.

instruction, Miss Barbara has made a real impact on countless lives here in Buffalo, and our city owes her a real debt of gratitude. Whether it’s through the Miss Young, Gifted and Black Pageant Program, which she created, her church- the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, or as an active member of organizations like the NAACP, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and the National Association of Dance and Affiliated artists, Miss Barbara does it all.” Established in 1966, Miss Barbara’s School of Dance began operating out of the Humboldt Branch YMCA, moving to several location throughout the local commu-

nity, before ultimately settling at its current location on Main Street in 2009. Over the years, Miss Barbara has offered dance training for children and adults, welcoming students of all ethnic backgrounds. She offers classes in tap, jazz, African, gymnastics, and hip hop. In 2002, her school was selected to perform for Magic Music Days at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. As a sign of her success, Miss Barbara’s School of Dance continues to serve, educate, train and strengthen the character of its students, igniting each dancer’s potential one step at a time, and giving them opportunities to grow and develop. Congratulations!

ECC MEN OF MERIT: Members of Erie Community College’s Men of Merit Program—established

to foster excellence, distinction and integrity in the school’s male African-American, Hispanic and Native American students—recently wrapped up another successful semester with an end-of-year luncheon, awards and a keynote address from the Honorable Craig D. Hannah, Buffalo City Court Judge of the 8th Judicial District, at ECC’s City Campus on May 4. Judge Hannah (pictured above with ECC trustee John Elmore and program leader Natalie Brooks) addressed the afternoon session, which included Men of Merit members receiving awards, certificates of achievement and tokens of appreciation before breaking for the semester. Members were also joined by ECC President Jack Quinn, as well as college’s Senior Vice President, Michael Pietkiewicz and Executive Vice President of Student Affairs, Benjamin Packer. For more information on ECC’s Men of Merit Program, call (716) 851-1122.

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, better known as W.E.B. Du Bois, was one of the most important AfricanAmerican activists during the first half of the 20th century. Scholar and activist W.E.B. Du Bois was born on February 23, 1868, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a predominately white town where DuBois, who described himself at the time as “mulatto,” freely attended schools with Whites. In 1885, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend Fisk University. It was there that he first encountered Jim Crow laws. For the first time, he began analyzing the deep troubles of American racism. After earning his bachelor’s degree at Fisk, Du Bois entered Harvard University. He became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard. Du Bois wrote extensively and was the best known spokesperson for African-American rights during the first half of the 20th century. Du Bois published his landmark study—the first case study of an African-American community—The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study(1899), marking the beginning of his expansive writing career. In the study, he coined the phrase “the talented tenth,” a term that described the likelihood of one in 10 black men becoming leaders of their race. While working as a professor at Atlanta University, W.E.B. Du Bois rose to national prominence when he Continued Page 12

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Why Is Buffalo Struggling To Promote Workforce Diversity? In Buffalo, Workforce Diversity Goals Can Seem Arbitrary and Unenforced. But Other Places Are Getting It Right.

BY CHARLOTTE KEITH -Investigative Post-

hen Minnesota lawmakers agreed to put millions of dollars toward building a new football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, contractors were told they had to do what some thought impossible: ensure that minorities accounted for a third of the construction workforce. Work on the $1.1 billion stadium is wrapping up, and contractors, despite their initial skepticism, have not only met the 32 percent goal but exceeded it, reaching 36 percent minority participation. This kind of ambitious goalsetting has been absent on major projects in the Buffalo area. The minority workforce goal was just 13.2 percent on the $130 million renovations to Ralph Wilson Stadium. The goal on construction of the $750 million factory being built and equipped for SolarCity at taxpayer expense was dropped from 25 to 15 percent after contractors and unions said the higher goal was unachievable. In Niagara Falls, community groups have been pushing for change after discovering that African Americans make up less than one percent of the workforce building the new Amtrak station. The region’s construction boom has resurrected concerns about racial disparities in the local construction workforce. Here and across the country, cities and states are grappling with the same questions and facing the same obstacles: inadequate training programs, structural racism, and a disconnect between labor unions and communities of color. Unlike Buffalo, however, some communities have found solutions. “We were able to change the rules of the game,” said Jackie Cornejo, who directed a campaign, 12 years in the making at the LA Alliance for a New Economy, a non-profit organization. The group achieved a string of successes in persuading local government agencies to adopt ambitious diversity goals—and, for the most part, meet them. Los Angeles is often cited as the gold standard in creating a pipeline to help people of color find good-paying construction jobs. In Los Angeles, a coalition organized by activists pushed for change; in Minneapolis, government was the driver. In each case, strong leadership was the catalyst for change.

Advocates emphasize the importance of building relationships between community groups, unions, contractors, and elected officials; setting ambitious diversity goals and demanding transparency about whether they’re being met; and developing a pipeline of qualified workers through preapprenticeship programs. “These goals don’t get achieved in isolation,” said Minnesota Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey. “There has to be a conversation with the local schools, with training groups, with unions, with the bid-awarding entities, all pulling together in the same direction.” Advocates say grappling with the entrenched problems behind racial disparities always seems impossible—until it isn’t. “We want to get the word out,” Cornejo said. “It is possible to apply this model in other places.” -Working With UnionsThe first step, experts agree, is finding common ground between construction unions and communities of color. “Getting the building trades involved is almost always a struggle,” said John Goldstein, a former head of the Milwaukee County Labor Council and now a national expert on workforce diversity. Despite this, he said, it’s crucial for success, because “coalitions are strongest when they include the trades.” Cornejo agreed. The starting point in LA, she said, was persuading the different parties—construction unions and community and faith groups— to recognize their common interests. This coalition then set out to learn when requests for proposals would be issued, contractors selected and work would begin. They then lobbied elected officials and bureaucrats at the city’s Department of Contract Administration to embrace diversity initiatives. They also organized “Construction 101 Seminars” to show residents how to apply for union construction jobs. “We kept hearing the myth of ‘There aren’t enough minority workers’,” Cornejo said. “But there’s tons: They just don’t know how to access apprentice programs and make sure they’re successful in them.” Almost immediately the group ran up against what Cornejo described as a “formidable barrier” in the form of an amend-

ment to California’s constitution, in place for more than 20 years, which bans racial or gender preference in employment. That means goals explicitly encouraging the hiring of minorities or women weren’t an option. Instead, the group examined socioeconomic barriers and crafted language to give priority to residents of high-poverty zip codes, as well as “disadvantaged workers”—a category that includes the homeless, former offenders, welfare recipients and the long-term unemployed. -Progress Was Gradual But UnmistakableIn 2010, the LA Department of Public Works adopted a Project Labor Agreement including goals that 30 percent of the construction workforce be residents of high-poverty city ZIP codes, an additional 10 percent disadvantaged workers, and another 20 percent apprentices, with priority given to city residents. The PLA allows unions to prioritize workers from these categories when dispatching members and requires contractors to document their efforts to contact community groups in search of workers. The city’s school district and port and transportation authorities followed suit a year later. Now, LA is widely regarded as the gold standard in leveraging public investment to benefit low-income residents. -Planning and Preapprenticeship After getting everyone on the same page, experts say the next step is identifying upcoming publicly funded construction projects early in the planning stage. “Once there’s a shovel in the ground, it’s almost always too late—but that’s often when communities get engaged,” Goldstein said. And while experts agree that there’s no “magic number” for diversity or local hiring, “the biggest mistake folks make is aiming too low,” Goldstein said. “If contractors have to do it, frankly, they figure out a way to do it.” Although workforce development has become the buzzword of choice for many local

officials in Western New York, existing policies aren’t being implemented properly. Buffalo doesn’t know whether it’s meeting its own diversity goals for public works projects because the data that’s collected isn’t analyzed. A city law requiring contractors to hire apprentices and city residents, which union leaders say would encourage diversity, has gone largely unenforced. In Milwaukee, by contrast, local hiring laws have proved so successful that a goal to hire unemployed and underemployed city residents on public works projects was increased from 25 to 40 percent in 2009. At the same time, hiring standards are meaningless without qualified workers. When Labor Secretary Thomas Perez spoke at Bennett High School in March, he emphasized the importance of “investing in apprenticeship” and “working with our friends in organized labor to make sure there are pre-apprenticeship opportunities and they’re open to African Americans, that they’re open to women, they’re open to Latinos, they’re open to former offenders.” Buffalo’s pre-apprenticeship offerings have been sporadic, however. Community groups offering construction training have struggled to place their graduates in union apprenticeships; the trades’ pre-apprentice program, meanwhile, which is targeted at high school students, has only been offered twice in the past five years. Successfully completing the program means participants can go straight into union apprenticeships, bypassing the sometimes onerous recruitment processes. A version of this is currently underway at Burgard High School. Still, Paul Brown, president of the Buffalo Building Trades Council, said he was disappointed at the number of applications the program received—evidence of the disconnect between the unions and community groups. -Mistrust, missed opportunitiesThe long history of mistrust between unions and community Continued Page 13

“Our story did not begin in chains...it will not end in chains...” -Malcolm X

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HEALTH MATTERS What Healing Color is Your Food?

ne way to simplify the healing properties of foods and juices is by designing your drinks and foods around color. *Red Food speeds up circulation, creates fire, yang

energy (Chinese medicine), heats up your body including hands and feet. Tomatoes, cherries, red cabbage, red peppers, hot peppers, cranberry, watermelon, radish, wheat and rye are some examples.

The Annual Dr. Charles L. Anderson Sr. Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair The Annual Dr. Charles L. Anderson Sr. Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair will be held on Sat-

urday, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue. The aim of this event is to carry and continue on the compassion, community work and service of the late Dr. Charles L. Anderson Sr. through information, education and action centered on health awareness and wellness Dr. Anderson and a 5K Run/Walk through the community in which he served . The Run/Walk begins at 11 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be information tables, free health tests and health and wellness sessions. The event is being sponsored by the Village’s Children in collaboration with the Jamaican and American Association of Buffalo, the Buffalo Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, and the African American Cultural Center. To register for the Run/Walk go to httlps://raceroster.com/events/2016/8940/dr.-charles-lanerson-SR - 5K

*Orange Food is anti-spasmodic and is excellent for pains and cramps. It helps strengthen the lungs in polluted environments. Emotionally, it opens up your joy and expansiveness. It promotes vitality and mental clarity. Oranges, carrots, apricots, pumpkin, sesame and pumpkin seeds. *Yellow Food is a motor stimulant, which gets you going faster in the morning. It strengthens nerves,digestion and helps with constipation. Lemon, lime, pineapple, grapefruit, apple, peach, banana, papaya, mango, yellow squash, corn, butter. *Green Food is a blood cleanser, bactericide and natural tranquilizer. Nutrifier. All green leafy vegetables and sprouts, wheatgrass, avocado, etc. *Blue Food is for headaches, spiritual, and mental work. It is yin and cooling. Blueberries, plums, grapes, potatoes, celery, parsnip, asparagus, and nuts.

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Jasen Oden

“A Dream Come True!”

Former East High Star Jasen Oden Recruited by NFL’s Atlanta Falcons

ormer Buffalo East High School star Jasen Oden has been recruited as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL, becoming the sixth former Colorado State University Rams player to be picked up by an NFL team during the recent draft. Oden constantly talked of fulfilling his dream of making it to the NFL. Growing up on the rough side of East Buffalo, he was determined to make a better life for himself and the large family he shared a small apartment with. His first experience with football was at the young age of 8 when he played for the Kensington Panthers. He also played little league with the Buffalo Wolverines, where he was voted The Most Valuable Player. From there Jasen continued his football career at East High School, playing with the East High Panthers where he was a three-time football varsity letter winner and First Team All Class-B Western New York honors. During his senior year he was MVP for the Panthers in 2011, leading them to a 6-3 record. The dream grew closer. But he fell a little short on his SAT scores. Jasen never gave up. He enrolled at North Carolina Tech Prep School for a year. But after being told he was a half credit short of meeting the eligibility requirements, his hopes of meeting the initial eligibility requirements to enroll in a four-year college and play football appeared dashed. Jasen returned home and was working at Walmart in the dairy department, doing what he had to do to help support his family; his dreams of playing major college seemingly out of reach. Then the phone call came. Not from one of the coaches at the University of Buffalo or Syracuse that had been scared off by academic concerns. But from the NCAA Clearinghouse, acknowledging that it had made a mistake in determining he was a half-credit short . He was indeed eligible! Jasen received a full scholarship to Colorado State University where as a freshman and sophomore, he played defense (DB). After his sophomore season he successfully made the switch to running back. As a junior he finished with 276 yards and two touch downs. 2015 was bitter sweet for Oden as he found himself as the third back on the Rams depth chart. Still Jasen never let that get him down. He kept pushing to show he was worthy. “I didn’t complain about it,” he said. “I just gave it my everything!” He finally got his chance to shine when he was named starter against the University of Texas San Antonio. Oden rushed for a career high 143 yards and one TD – the reason the Rams had a 33-31 victory that day! He also rushed for 89 yards and two touch downs against Air force. The following weekend, despite an injured shoulder, he totaled 746 yards rushing with 8 touch downs. At 6’1”, 220 pounds, he bullied the defenders and busted through the scrimmage line for the needed yards. The one to call when there was yardage situations, Oden was definitely the man to gain the first down! After the season was over Oden went to have work on his injury and train for The Rams ProDay and finish his degree. But when Pro-Day came on March 9 he was unable to run or attend because he also had an injury to his right knee. He held his own Pro Day a month later and performed well. Saturday, April 30, 2016 was the last and final day of the NFL Draft. Seven rounds came and Jasen’s name was not called. But when it was all said and done, he earned the respect of teammates and coaches, and eventually of the Atlanta Falcons, too. At around 8:05 p.m. Jasen received a phone call. It was from the Falcons telling him to come in and sign a contract as an undraft free agent after review of an MRI of his knee proved he was healthy enough to play. “I’m trying to show them (young people) that anything’s possible ...” Jasen said in an interview with The Coloradoan last year. “ Everything I do is really for the kids that grow up in my city, to let them know you can go anywhere!” Congratulations Jasen!

FAITH & FAMILY

Metropolitan UM Church News Biblical Wealth Building Principles and Handling Your Business ” Workshop Metropolitan UM Church: 657 Best Street presents a “Biblical Wealth Building Principles and Handling Your Business ” Workshop on Saturday, May 21. Le Verne Merriweather will be the facilitator for this event. All are welcome to learn tips that will help you financially in many aspects of everyday life. You will learn how to apply Bible principles to your finances and more. Seizing an opportunity to learn God’s Way is one of the best ways to reach the American Dream. So please bring family, friends, neighbors and especially young adults to this informational workshop. Please contact our church office (716) 891-5652 for information.

Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinners Metropolitan UM Church will be selling Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinners, Friday, June 3 from 12 Noon - 6p.m. Dinners include half- chicken, potato salad, green beans, bread &and cake. Dinein or take-out. Delivery for five or more dinners. Cost: $10. Please contact the church office (716) 891-5652 to place your order.

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Faith Based

EVENTS

“The Power of Prayer” for Women’s Weekend 2016

The First Shiloh Baptist Church women’s fellowship will celebrate “The Power of Prayer” for Women’s Weekend 2016. On Friday night, May 20 they will screen the movie “War Room” at 6 p.m. in the E.J. Echols Fellowship Hall. Shiloh has invited First Ladies from churches around Buffalo to lead a prayer breakfast on Saturday May 21, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM. The prayer leaders will be Min. Ina Chapman, Lady Linda Donalson, Min. Janice Fisher, Elder Lula Herring, Rev. Chan-Tell King-Beckwith, Lady Zandra Lewis and Lady Tanya Staples. The weekend keynote speaker is a daughter of Shiloh, Rev. Victoria Ferguson-Young of the First Afrikan Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia, who will preach on Sunday, May 22 at the 10 a.m. worship service.

Rev. Beaman Runs for Bishop: Citywide Celebration Set

The Western New York Committee to Elect “Beaman for Bishop” welcomes the Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman “home” for a citywide celebration. The event will take place on May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John AME Church, 917 Garden Avenue, Niagara Falls. Rev. Beaman will preach at the event. Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman, Pastor of Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Delaware is an aspirant for Episcopal Ministry in the AME Church.

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Consecration Service  Set For Bishop-Elect Jeremiah Snell Greater Joy Baptist Church of Buffalo will host the D.C.F.O.C.I. New York State Consecration Service 2016. The schedule is as follows: •Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m.:  Meet & Greet  at the Seneca Niagara Casino Buffet , Niagara Falls  Given by D.C.F.O.C. •Friday, May 27 at 6 p.m. :   Consecration Musical.  Dress attire, jeans and your church t-shirt . Various gospel artists  from throughout the country. •Saturday, May 29 at 5 p.m. :  The Bishop’s Banquet.  Dress attire evening wear . Keynote Speaker Dr. Jeffrey Bowens . Mistress of Ceremony Overseer Shepherdess Hazel Boyd.  Psalmist Pastor Rosetta Swain  . Spirit of Truth Urban Ministries  Banquet Hall.  Tickets. Adults $20/ Youth 15 - 5 years old $10. Children under 5 free. •Sunday 29:  Sunday Morning Service Time at 10 a.m. The Consecration Service  For Bishop-Elect Jeremiah

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Totally Gospel Network FM 100.3 Adds New Station & New Shows In time for it’s 25th Anniversary Totally Gospel Network (TGN) returns home and continues to fight the good fight of faith by filling the void for black gospel radio programming in Western New York during Morning Drive and Weekends. TGN announced the return of Pastor John Young & The Morning Worship Club which began Monday, May 9th at 6 a.m. on Totally Gospel FM 100.3 in Buffalo, and also on WBBFAM 1120 serving Western New York and Southern Ontario, Canada. Totally Gospel is also heard weekday evenings on AM 1120 from 6:30 pm to sign off. In addition, TGN welcomes •“The Songbird of the South”, Dottie Peoples! Dottie Peoples Praise House airs Saturdays at 8:00 am •Grammy Award winning Dorinda Clark Cole! The “Dorinda Clark Cole Radio Show airs Saturdays at 4:00 pm •Gospel Legend Melvin Williams! “Melvin Williams Down Home Gospel Radio Show” airs Sundays at 7:00 am •Stellar Award Winning Announcer Cedric Bailey! The Traffic Jam airs Monday-Friday at 4:00 pm Totally Gospel Radio Network began broadcasting in Western New York in 1991. The vision of Pastor John Young, Senior Pastor of FellowshipWorld Church quickly grew into Western New York’s first 24 Hour Gospel Radio Station as well as was heard on 7 radio stations in Florida, Arkansas, Minnesota, and New York. It was also carried on the DISH satellite system and Time Warner Cable over its 19 year run. Totally Gospel ceased operations in Buffalo to pursue ownership options in 2010. The radio ministry reentered the Buffalo market in January of 2016.

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WUFO To Host Official Launch Party for The Tom Joyner Morning Show WUFO’s energetic and visionary young Operations Manger Sheila Brown knows a good thing when she sees it. After much feedback from the Buffalo community expressing their dissatisfaction on various social media platforms when crosstown Urban WBLK dropped the popular Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS), “it was a no brainer for us to react immediately and secure TJMS!” said Sheila. “Their loss was our gain.” The experience so far, she said, has been fantastic. Rumor that Tom Joyner had retired and/or no lonTom Joyner: Celebrity host of the popular Tom Joyner Morning Show. ger syndicated, she said, was the furthest thing from the truth. “The Tom Joyner Morning Show is still the number one syndicated show in the country,” she added. TJMS currently airs Monday thru Friday on WUFO Mix 1080AM from 6 to 10 in the morning and on Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. This Saturday, May 21, WUFO will host the official Tom Joyner Morning Show Launch Party live during Tom’s “Right Back At’cha” show from 1-3 p.m. at the Oakk Room, 1435 Main Street at Glenwood. Thanks are in order for the dedicated work of Program Director Bobby Wonder, Operations Manager Sheila Brown of WUFO along with Marcella Tuck and Melody Talkington, Reach Media Affiliates, and the support of Danny Harris former WUFO air-talent, now Reach Media Production Assistant. Buffalo Has A New Mix… Tom Joyner In The Morning and WUFO! Join them this Saturday to officially welcome Tom back to Buffalo!

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ON STAGE *No More Tears Presents: “The Unexpected,” Saturday May 21, A Live Stage Play written by Lanette Ridgeway @ the Tralf Music Hall 622 Main Street 6 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets pre- sale are $25. Reserve your seat by calling 716 235-9359 or visit the Tralf Box Office . *Ja Rule: 9 p.m., Friday, May 27, Waiting room 334 Delaware Ave. tickets $35 advance, $40 day of show & $85 Meet and Greet; available at box office, tiketfly.com *Farragut North, on stage at Road Less Traveled Theater, 500 Pearl Street, April 29 – May 22, Thursday/Friday/ Saturday 7:30 p.m. & Sunday 2 p.m.; featuring Richard Satterwhite, Peter Johnson, Danica Riddick and Xavier Harris Tickets $20 @ 629-3069. *“Detroit 67” on stage at the Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue, May 6 – May 29, Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday 4:00pm. Directed by Aaron Moss, starring Annette L. Christian, Heather Reed, Candace Whitfield, Shabar Rouse and Gary-Kayi Fletcher. Special rate with coupon $20.00 per person on May 22. Visit the website www.aaccbuffalo.org or for more info email paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@gmail.com

*Faith Evans. 112, Carl Thomas, and Total, Canalside, Friday, June 17, www.canalsidebuffalo.com *Brian Freeman & Friends Part IV, Friday, May 27, The Tralf; doors open @ 7 p.m., show @ 8 p.m.; $25 before May 27; $30 @ door; tickets at Ticketmaster, Tralf & Doris Records. *Ceelo Green: 7 p.m., June 11. Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. townballroom.com. tickets $29.50 - $104.5

*Marsha McWilson Friday, May 27, Buffalo Convention Center, 7 p.m. donation is $30. For tickets or info 8327542 or 741-1908.

*Alex Bugnon, May 28 @ 7pm New Golden Nugget. Advance tickets $30.

*Smokey Robinson, June 11 @ 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; ticketmaster 1-8-00-745-3000.

*Kirk Franklin “Twenty Years In One Night World tour,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, Main Street Armory, 900 East Main St., Rochester; tickets at Mad Flavors, 185 Lyell Ave. Rochester; Doris Records, 286 E, Ferry, Buffalo. * Canalside Concerts Public Enemy, June 23: August 18, Coolio; www.canalsidebuffalo. com

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Unique Sisters to Host Annual Awards Dinner

The Unique Sisters organization will host its annual awards dinner on Saturday, May 21 from 4 to 8 p.m at MST (Seneca) High School, 666 E/ Delavan Avenue. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. There will be light entertainment, singing, poetry, majorette/group dancing and music by DJ Nick Nighcrawler.

Academy of Choice Info Sessions

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The founding group for the Academy of Choice Charter School will hold informational sessions to get community input for the new charter school. The information sessions will be held in the Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St., 6 p.m. on May 18th, June 8th, June 15th, and June 22nd. The group is looking for co munity comment on the design and development of the school, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2017. Features at the Academy of Choice include looping, in which teachers and students stay together for more than one year to develop a safe and caring classroom learning community; before and after school enrichment including a homework club; and assistance with links to services for students and their families, such as housing assistance and medical care.

Congratulations to Zaimah N. Robinson UB Graduate In spring of 2015, the Challenger News ran a feature story on Zaimah N. Robinson, who participated in Pre-meds without Borders. The mission took her and 29 other pre-med students from the University at Buffalo to La Merced Peru, where they shadowed doctors and learned hands-on techniques in treatment of the sick. They also participated in educational outreach work, promoting good health practices to local villagers. Now, a year later, Zaimah has graduated from the University at Buffalo, magna cum laude (“with great honor”). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology. To her credit, Zaimah dedicated herself tirelessly toward the fulfillment of her academic goals, without being overwhelmed. Despite working part-time and being a full-time student, she spent hours, often into the late night, at the university’s library. Yet, still found time to tutor other students in the areas of: anatomy, statistics, world civilizations, and was a Teaching Assistant for the EOP Summer Program. Professionally she is a member of both Pre-meds Without Borders and Alpha Epsilon Delta—a National Health Pre-professional Honor Society. Zaimah has outlined plans for graduate school, which include intentions to enroll in a one year Master’s program in Biology (pre-med) and then on to medical school. Congratulations to Zaimah on a job well done!

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Remembering Malcolm X:: “Our Shinning Black Prince”

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May 19, 2016 marks what might have been brother Malcolm’s 90th birthday. That possibility ended when assassins comprised of misled Black folk and U.S. government intelligence/law enforcement agencies, killed brother Malcolm on February 21, 1965. Malcolm X, El Hajj Malik Shabazz, was born May 19, 1925, as Malcolm Little but denounced his “slave name” when he joined theNation of Islam in 1952. It was his rebirth as a Muslim minister and warrior for justice and human rights that shaped a generation of Black revolutionaries in his image. His words on police brutality, systemic racism and capitalism could have been spoken this year, this month or even this day. The following article, "Our Shining Black Prince," is taken from the Eulogy Delivered by Ossie Davis at the Funeral of Malcolm X, at Faith Temple Church of God, in New Yoyk City on February 27, 1965.

ere-at this final hour, in this quiet place—Harlem has come to bid farewell to one of its brightest hopes—extinguished now, and gone from us forever. For Harlem is where he worked and where he struggled and fought—his home of homes, where his heart was, and where his people are-and it is, therefore, most fitting that we meet once again—in Harlem-to share these last moments with him. For Harlem has ever been gracious to those who have loved her, have fought for her, and have defended her honor even to the death. It is not the memory of man that this beleaguered, unfortunate but nonetheless proud community has found a braver, more gallant young champion than this Afro—American who lies before us—unconquered still. I say the word again, as he would want me to: Afro—American—Afro—American Malcolm, who was a master, was most meticulous in his words. Nobody knew better than he, the power better than he, the power words have over the minds of men. Malcolm had stopped being a "Negro" years ago. It had become too small, too puny, too puny, too weak a word for him. Malcolm was bigger than that. Malcolm had become an Afro—American and he wanted—so desperately—that we, that all of his people, would become Afro—Americans too. There are those who will consider it their duty, as friends of the Negro people, to tell us to revile him, to flee even from the presence of his memory, to save ourselves by writing him out of the history of our turbulent times. Many will say turn away—away from this man, for he is not a man but a demon, a monster, a subverter and an enemy of the black man—and we will smile. They will say that he is of hate—a fanatic, a racist—who can only bring evil to the cause for which you struggle! And we will answer and say unto them: Did you ever talk to Brother Malcolm? Did you ever touch, or have him smile at you? Did you ever really listen to him? Did he ever do a mean thing? Was he ever himself associated with violence or any public disturbance? For if you did you would know him. And if you knew him you would know why we must honor him: Malcolm was our manhood, our living, black manhood! This was his meaning to his people. And in honoring him we honor the best in ourselves. Last year, from Africa, he wrote these words to a friend: "My journey," he says, "is almost ended, and I have a much broader scope than when I started out, which I believe will add new life and dimension to our struggle for freedom and honor and dignity in the States. I am writing these things so that you will know for a fact the tremendous sympathy and support we have among the African States for our Human Rights struggle. The main thing is that we keep a United Front wherein our most valuable time and energy will not be wasted fighting each other." However much we may have differed with him—or with each other about him and his value as a man—let his going from us serve only to bring us together now. Consigning these mortal remains to earth, the common mother of all, secure in the knowledge that what we place in the ground is no more now a man—but a seed-which, after the winter of discontent, will come forth again to meet us. And we will know him then for what he was and is—a Prince—our own black shining Prince!—who didn't hesitate to die, because he loved us so. Malcolm wrote in a 1964 letter to the Egyptian Gazette less than one year before his death: “The common goal of 22 million Afro-Americans is respect as human beings, the God-given right to be a human being. Our common goal is to obtain the human rights that America has been denying us. We can never get civil rights in America until our human rights are first restored. We will never be recognized as citizens there until we are first recognized as humans.” Perhaps the first step to honoring Malcolm should be learning to love ourselves enough that we don’t waste any time waiting on this country to love us back.

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Agreement on Parking Plan in the Fruit Belt “Disturbing” (Last week that a tentative deal was reached on the Fruit Belt resident parking issue. It was reported that the proposal came out of talks involving Fruit Belt residents and unionized workers at the Medical Campus. The agreement, which must still be approved by the state Legislature, calls for keeping half the streets open to for general a public parking and the other half for workers at the nearby Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The program – which will be a two year pilot - was praised during a press conference held at the Moot Center, located in the Fruit Belt. Politicians, thanked residents and union representatives as well as each other for the work everyone has done to get the agreement. ) Dear Editor: What I find most disturbing about the recent News article “Tentative Deal Reached on Frit Belt Resident Parking,” is there has never been an agreement between residents and the unions. On the contrary, there’s been strife and threats on the part of the unions, with CSEA threatening to block the bill again if the residents do not support their fight for affordable parking. The power elites lied to us and the media. We are painfully aware that unions are not our friends nor do they care about the impact they have on a predominantly Black neighborhood. These are suburbanites who view us as insignificant. They have the power and money to move our elected officials in any direction they want. All we have is a desire to live comfortably in our neighborhood. What sense does it make to have 500 parking permits, 250 for residents and 250 for employees? Most of the residents and their visitors, not to mention church members, and store patrons, will be left out of the equation. I must hand it to Buffalo, we really know how to “not know what we are doing!” As for Benjamin Cashaw, he … does not represent us. He represents the power elites. Who made him spokesperson for us?! The power elites of course! People! The decision is just around the corner. Make your voices heard and tell our officials, “this is unacceptable!!! We should not be at the mercy of a political “power ball!” Please spread the word! wide social media for those of you who can!!! Veronica Hemphill-Nichols Coordinator/Trainer Restorative Justice Restorative_justice@yahoo.com Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force www.fruitbeltmccarleygardensspeakout.webs.com

National Urban League’s State Of Black America Ranks Region In The Bottom Half For Unemployment, Income Equality Buffalo Urban League Endorses “Main Street Marshall Plan” To Address Social and Economic Inequities Buffalo – According to the 2016 State of Black America® report, Buffalo ranked 46 out of 70 in the Equality Index. “The release of this national report illustrates, with supportive data, what we have been saying for years now. Buffalo is indeed experiencing an economic renaissance, but too many people have not begun to personally experience the benefits of this growth,” said Brenda W. McDuffie, President & CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. The National Urban League today released the 40th edition of its signature report and outlined a comprehensive national remedy for the persistent inequities the report details. “In the very first State of Black America report in 1976, then-president Vernon Jordan wrote, ‘The urgency of the problems that grip the American people allow no time for delay or for half-way measures,’” National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial said. “Sadly, the problems he described 40 years ago continue to grip the American people, and it’s long past time to meet them with full-measured urgency.” The Main Street Marshall Plan: From Poverty To Shared Prosperity, unveiled today during a live broadcast from the Newseum’s Knight Studio in Washington, D.C., is a sweeping and decisive solution to the nation’s persistent social and economic disparities. It calls for a $1 trillion investment over five years and includes: *Universal early childhood education *A federal living wage indexed to inflation *An urban infrastructure fund to fund schools, community centers, libraries, water systems and urban transportation *A new Main Street small- and micro-business financing plan with emphasis on businesses owned by women and people of color *Expansion of summer youth employment programs *A combination of tax credits, training programs and expansion of the social safety net “Achieving real economic self-reliance and equity across educational, social justice, health and other areas is going to take a deliberate effort at both the local, state and national levels,” said McDuffie. “And I am confident that we can achieve this goal with sincere and unified partners.” The full report can be found at www.stateofblackamerica.org. Each year the State of Black America® provides a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of where Black and Latino Americans stand in relation to their white counterparts in the United States. The 2016 edition, “Locked Out: Education, Jobs and Justice” includes a 40-year retrospective. From the report: “In 1976, schools had been legally desegregated 22 years, the Civil Rights Act of 1963 was 13 years old, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 had been in place 11 years, and the economy was one year into economic recovery from the recession that lasted from November 1973 to March 1975. Still, blacks were nearly twice as likely as whites to be unemployed, the median Black household had only 59 cents for every dollar of income in the median white household, and African Americans were three times more likely to live in poverty than Whites.” According to the most recent estimates, the Black poverty rate is now 2.4 percentage points lower than in 1976 (down to 27% from 29.4%).

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Local Female and Minority Entrepreneurs Encouraged To “THINK BIG” Event to feature investor, author and TV personality Lauren Maillian and 2015 43North winners

43North — The $5 million startup competition – and the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) announced recently that they will co-host a networking event entitled Think Big on Thursday, May 19, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Design Innovation Garage (“dig”) within the Thomas R. Beecher Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, 640 Ellicott Street. Think Big is intended to inform local female and minority entrepreneurs about the 2016 43North competition, while networking with 43North winning companies and learning more about business growth, making an effective business pitch and funding opportunities in Western New York. Guest presenter Lauren Maillian is the founder and CEO of LMB Group, a strategic marketing and advisory company. She is also a founding partner at Gen Y Capital Partners, an early stage venture firm focused on investments in mobile and consumer facing technology companies, and the author of the bestselling business memoir, The Path Redefined: Getting To the Top On Your Own Terms. Prior to Luxury Market Branding, Lauren was the Proprietor, Creator and Chief Operating Officer of Sugarleaf Vineyards, the only African-American owned and operated winery in Virginia. The Winery became an award winning brand under her leadership within five years and was sold in 2011. Most recently, Lauren has brought her passion for entrepreneurship to television as co-star of the new startup focused television docu-series, “Quit Your Day Job,” on Oxygen (NBCU). In a 2014 interview with FORBES, Ms. Millilan gave this response when asked what top three tips she would give for aspiring female entrepreneurs: “I speak a lot about this in my book, but, embracing failure would be the first step because there is so much to be learned about both the experience – professionally what you would and wouldn’t do in that situation if it presented itself again, and personally – what your values are, what keeps you grounded, who your friends are and how to trust your intuition. Ask yourself, ‘is it worth it even if I fail?’ every experience I’ve taken advantage of has always been worth it even if I had failed because of the knowledge I gained. “Second, ‘be more hungry to succeed, than thirsty for attention’ – theoretically this means to work hard and work smart, work so hard that you attempt to, or do, outwork everyone else, and when you do, always be prepared for the opportunities that will present themselves. “ Lastly, get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone to gain valuable insight and perspective and learn from the challenges of navigating unfamiliar territory. It keeps you nimble. You’ll learn a lot about yourself and what you want your professional interests and life’s legacy to represent. Most important, learn to embrace your perceived insecurities, they are most likely the qualities and characteristics that make you unique and give you the leverage to standout and succeed on your own terms.” Women and minority-led 43North winners Painless1099, Plum and Cytocybernetics will also share their experiences of applying to the competition, winning and operating their companies in Buffalo.

ust about a year ago, I became acquainted with Canisius College’s Immersion East Side Ignatian Seminar though meeting Dr. Devonya Havis, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Canisius. At the forefront of this immersion project, Dr. Havis and her colleagues “inspire and challenge students to experience solidarity with persons who have been marginalized by unjust institutions, economic conditions, and social and political structures.” In the past, these White, suburban students spent time exploring Buffalo’s East Side, KARIMA through visiting churches, restaurants, perAMIN formance venues, etc. and talking to community leaders to gain a better sense of the “rites, rituals, and celebrations” that have helped to shape the lives of a people who have been routinely marginalized and criminalized in Buffalo for decades. I am a native Buffalonian. Since the 1950’s, I have watched my city rise and decline with my East Side community barely managing to thrive. At the next meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, INC., I will talk about the organization’s beginnings and mission, successes and disappointments. One guest speaker will talk about the history of Buffalo in general and the history of Black Buffalo specifically. The other guest speaker will share her life story defined by poverty, troubled teen years, drug addiction, incarceration, release, successful reintegration, education, and leadership. This year, according to Dr. Havis, one area of focus will be criminal justice and its associated issues. The Immersion students from Canisius will be in our circle on May 23. No doubt they will have pertinent questions about a part of the city that is completely foreign to them. You need to be a part of this conversation. Join us in the circle on Monday, May 23, 7:00 – 9:00pm, at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo. For more information: Karima Amin,karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org, 716-834-8438; BaBa Eng,g.babaeng@yahoo. com, 716-491-5319.

Lecture/Discussion: W.E.B. DuBois and Paul Roberson’s Views on the Economy and the Poor

A lecture and discussion on the topic “W.E.B. Dubois and Paul Roberson’s View on the Economy and the Poor,” will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the Frank Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. The lecture and discussion will be given by Moreh Judah J. EmEl of the Nazarene Messianic Party. For more information call (716) 885-2289 or email: info@thecoi.org

Job and Health Fair A Job and Health Fair hosted by Roswell Park in collaboration with BUILD Of Buffalo, will be held on Wednesday, May 25 from 4-6 p.m. at the Dorothy J. Collier enter, 118 East Utica Street. Roswell’s HR staff will discuss open positions and their Office of

BLACK HISTORY: WEB DUBOIS CONTINUED very publicly opposed Booker T. Washington’s “Atlanta Compromise,” an agreement that asserted that vocational education for Blacks was more valuable to them than social advantages like higher education or political office. In 1903, Du Bois published his seminal work, The Souls of Black Folk, a collection of 14 essays. In the years following, he adamantly opposed the idea of biological White superiority and vocally supported women’s rights. In 1909, he co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and

served as editor of its monthly magazine, The Crisis. A proponent of Pan-Africanism, Du Bois helped organize several Pan-African Congresses to free African colonies from European powers. W.E.B. Du Bois died on August 27, 1963—one day before Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington—at the age of 95, in Accra, Ghana, while working on an encyclopedia of the African Diaspora.

Dr. Jesse Nash, A Pillar In The Community, Passes

r. Jesse Nash, a pillar in the Black community, peacefully made his transition on May 11. Just weeks before his death, a “Request For Health Related Prayers for Professor emeritus Jesse E Nash Jr.” was issued by the Campus Ministry at Canisius College where he taught for 33 years before retiring in 1998. Unwavering in his dedication and service to his community, Jesse E. Nash Jr., whose historical roots ran deep, was a great and humble man who was widely respected among his peers, his people and throughout the city. His impressive list of accomplishments are extensive and much too lengthy to print in its entirety here. But we don’t think that . “Dr. Nash” would care that much about the accolades. What he would care about, is that we all do our part to make our community and this world a better place for future generations. At 90 years young, he took his last breath on this level of our existence We join the community – indeed the City of Buffalo – in mourning the loss of our beloved Jesse Nash.” a Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted today (Wednesday, May 18 , at 11 AM. The Very Rev. Gloria J. Payne-Carter, Principal Celebrant, officiating). A Buffalo native, Mr. Nash attended School 32 and graduated from Hutchinson-Central Technical High School. A Korean War-era veteran of the Army, Mr. Nash was a professor in the Sociology/Anthropology department at Canisius College for 33 years. He retired in 1998 as professor emeritus. In 1966, he earned a master’s degree in sociology/anthropology from the University at Buffalo, and was recognized for research excellence at graduation. Mr. Nash served as the executive director and program developer of Buffalo Model Cities Program that sought to improve the physical, social and economic well-being of inner-city residents across the nation. Mr. Nash also was instrumental in citizen participation in other civic projects. From 1975 to 1980, Mr. Nash served as assistant vice president/affirmative action officer at UB’s Office of Finance and Management. In 1978, he became president of Seventy-Eight Restoration, an organization concerned with neighborhood preservation and economic development, and helped forge the development of the Emerson Row apartments for low-income people.Mr. Nash also played a key role in establishing the health center on Buffalo’s East Side that was dedicated in his name in 1972. He was honored with a host of awards over the years.He was a member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit national honor society, t and Omega Psi Phi fraternity. A life member of the NAACP, he also served as vice president of Buffalo Urban League. He was an active member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church since 1978. He leaves to mourn his memory his loving wife of 65 years, Hortense (nee Butts); sons Jesse Edward, III and George Raymond and daughter Deborah Nash (Jonathan Sr.) Franklin and a host of other relatives and cherished friends. May his soul rest forever in the Eternal Fields of Peace.

Spring Activities at The Merriweather Library! “Spring Into Spring” activities at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr., Library with programming for all ages! • For our adult patrons, we have the new Book N Cook(ies) Club. This is a book club and cookie exchange where a different member will bring in their homemade cookies and recipe for the group to enjoy. The book for the month of May is Disgruntled by Asali Solomon; an elegant, vibrant, startling coming-of-age novel . The club will meet on Tuesday, May 31. The club will vote on upcoming readings. Please register by calling 716883-4418. • Vision Board and Pizza Party for Teens. Imagine your future and set it to pictures by creating your very own inspiring vision boards and enjoy some pizza courtesy of Wegmans. Teens should register by calling the Library at 716-833-4418 and can find out the time and date of this event. • For children ages 6-12, STEM night activities with Mr. Tim take place every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6 p.m. Kids come and experience science , technology, engineering and math in a fun way! It is not necessary to register for STEM, come as often as you want. And finally, join in the fun for Lego Night every Monday from 6 -7:45 p.m.

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JOIN THE CIRCUS!! THE UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS IS HIRING!

The UniverSoul Circus will be conducting on site interviews from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday May 19 and 20 at the Buffalo Urban League, 15 Genesee Street. Immediate openings for concession/merchandise, ticket takers, greeters, data entry clerk, cashiers and ushers. Contact Recruiter at HR@universoulcircus.com

Mini Career Fair at the BETC A Mini Career Fair will be held at the Buffalo Employment and Training Center, 77 Goodell Street on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Companies attending include Fed-Ex, NFTA,

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY continued groups is one reason changing the makeup of the construction workforce in Buffalo has proven difficult. In 2012, 11 percent of local union members were minorities. That figure has barely changed since 2005, despite ambitious goals to diversify union membership that were included the schools reconstruction project. Minorities account for around 18 percent of Erie County’s total workforce, by contrast. Some local unions have, nonetheless, made progress. The Carpenters Local 276 has increased minority membership from nine percent in 2012 to around 17 percent at the end of last year, according to union representative Chris Austin. Working with Jomo Akono, an African-American union member, “we’re trying to hit as many places in the city to recruit as possible,” Austin said. He added that Akono has encouraged meeting with groups like the Buffalo Urban League and We Are Women Warriors that hadn’t traditionally been part of the union’s outreach. One particular challenge, Akono said, is the mandatory math test for prospective apprentices, so he’s been working with Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant to hold remedial math classes. “There’s like a wall of perception” about what it takes to get into the union, Akono said. “And so we’re trying to explain to people what’s happening on the other side of the wall.” -Transparency and consistency Advocates also stress the importance of transparency in the way diversity goals are set and participation is reported. In New York State, workforce goals are set on a contract-bycontract basis, which allows for greater flexibility—but also less consistency. Construction at the state level, for example, is handled by a bewildering

array of agencies, each with slightly different goal-setting processes. Those state goals aren’t typically aligned with whatever local goals might exist. -CONCLUSION NEXT WEEK

Investigative Post is holding a workship next Wednesday, May 25 on Workforce Diversity at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Admission is free. See their ad on page 5.

LEGAL NOTICE Bids COUNTY OF ERIE OFFICE OF {DEPARTMENT} 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14202 County of Erie, New York Request For Proposals The Erie County Department of Senior Services is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide professional services to implement targeted outreach strategies for the Department of Senior Services, including direct mail, print advertisement, and social media. Assistance will include (1) design, production, and distribution of direct mail campaigns; (2) developing advertising strategies that complement other efforts (3) measuring impact of communication and outreach efforts against goals. The RFP# 1621VF can be found at: http:// www.erie.gov and a complete copy of the package can be obtained by contacting Christine McKenzie at 716-858-6046. All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with Commissioner Randall Hoak. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal. Final sealed proposals are due to the Department of Senior Services at 95 Franklin St, Rm 1329 Buffalo, NY 14202 by 12:00 pm (EST) on May 31, 2016. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality. Randall Hoak Commissioner of Erie County Department of Senior Services

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Public Information Meeting Stony Road Bridge Replacement Town of Lancaster Project 5759.95 Erie County public information meeting May 25, 2016, 6pm to 8pm at Bowmansville Fire Hall, 36 Main St., Bowmansville, NY 14206 to discuss the replacement of the bridge and large culvert. Comments due by June 9, 2016 at 5pm EST. Details on Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw/ index.php?q=what039s-new

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE Deutsche Bank National Trust Company FKA Bankers Trust Company of California, National Association as Trustee for the Holders of the Vendee Mortgage Trust 1997-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Daren R. Thomas, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9-30-2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the First Floor Alcove, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202, County of Erie on 6-17-2016 at LEGAL NOTICE RFP 10:00AM, premises known as COUNTY OF ERIE 20 Easton Avenue, Buffalo, NY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL 14215. All that certain plot piece SERVICES or parcel of land, with the build95 FRANKLIN STREET ings and improvements erected, BUFFALO, NEW YORK situate, lying and being in the County of Erie, New York City of Buffalo, County of Erie RFP RELEASE and State of New York, SECThe Erie County Department TION: 90.65, BLOCK: 1, LOT: of Social Services is seeking 35. Approximate amount of proposals from qualified agen- judgment $23,583.83 plus intercies to provide Administrative est and costs. Premises will be Services and Fiscal Manage- sold subject to provisions of filed ment for Temporary Assistance Judgment Index#: 807433/2015. Recipient Work Participation Michael Kuzma, Esq., Referee Programs. The RFP #1615VF Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weiscan be found at http://www.erie. man & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson gov and a complete copy of the Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01package can also be obtained 069713-F02 by contacting Carrie Godfrey, ECDSS, at 716-858-6086, or via LEGAL NOTICE RFP Carrie.Godfrey@erie.gov. All correspondence, communiCITY OF BUFFALO cations and/or contact with the OFFICE OF STRATEGIC County in regard to any aspect PLANNING of this proposal shall be with the DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE ECDSS contact person listed on NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR the specific RFP. Prospective PROPOSALS proponents, or their represenFormer Hertel/Delaware tatives, shall not make contact Library – 2351 Delaware with or communicate with any Avenue Buffalo, NY representatives of the County, The Mayor’s Office of Strategic including employees and con- Planning (OSP), Division of Real sultants, other than the desig- Estate is soliciting proposals for nated person in regard to any the sale and redevelopment aspect of this proposal. of the former library located at Final sealed proposals are due 2351 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, to the Erie County Department New York. The former library is of Social Services, 95 Frank- a 1 story, commercially zoned lin Street, Room 856, Buffalo, site encompassing approxiNew York 14202, by 4:00 p.m. mately 18,295 square feet. (EST) on June 9, 2016. Proposals are due no later Erie County reserves the right than Monday June 27, 2016 at to reject any and all proposals 4:00pm. Proposals should inand waive any informality. clude all information specified in Al Dirschberger, PhD., the Request for Proposal which Commissioner of Social is available in the Mayor’s Office Services of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate 905 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202. The proposal LEGAL NOTICE Bids package is also available on the City of Buffalo’s website at: Scrufari Construction Co. http://city-buffalo.com/Home/ seeking M/WBE subcontractors City_Departments/RealEstate/ to quote ECC STEM Building RequestsForProposals Bid Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 EEO Employer – 282-1225

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COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For BUFFALO NIAGARA CONVENTION CENTER 2016 LOADING DOCK SPRINKLER CONVERSION Sealed bids for: Fire Suppression work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until2:30 PM local time on Thursday, May 26th, 2016 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/ dpw/

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LEGA LS LEGAL NOTICE Request for Quotes NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS The University District Community Development Association, Inc. (UDCDA) has been awarded a $125,000 grant through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Buffalo Main Streets Initiative (BMSI). This grant allows us to assist the owner of Parkside Candy, a historic landmark and neighborhood anchor located on Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights community. The UDCDA is assembling a list of general and specialized contractors interested in receiving bid opportunities to work with the property owner on building renovations. Renovation work includes but is not limited to health and safety improvements, remodeling upstairs apartments, running new electrical service, window and door replacement, detailed painting and plaster work in historic commercial space, exterior neon signage, facade repair, and installation of new awnings. Contractors must be able to perform work in compliance with applicable standards, to provide required insurance, licenses & references. If you are interested in bidding on this project please visit our website: www.udcda.org/rfq or contacting our Community Development Department at 716832-1010x212. The deadline for submission is May 31, 2016 MWBE and EPA Certified contractors are encouraged to apply. Our agency is required to comply with the Equal Employment Provisions of NY Code Section 312, and all contractors are required to make affirmative efforts to ensure NY State Certified Minority and WomenOwned businesses are afford opportunities.

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LEGAL NOTICE Bids 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 Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following GENERAL contract: Kitchen Improvements at School #28 – 1515 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220. Beginning Monday, May 23, 2016, 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 716-9957777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources. Any bidder wanting to visit the site prior to bid must make arrangements through Christine Hentz at 716-816-3565. 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 Christine Hentz, 716-816-3565 or Mike Rogalski at LaBella Associates, 716-8402547. Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

LEGAL NOTICE Bids COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2016 Capital Overlay Contract A PROJ# 137.316.576-16 The Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for road overlay project. Sealed proposals received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Bid deposit of $85,000.00 required. Apprenticeship and MWBE utilization included. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10 am, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw

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Thursday May 19 UniverSoul Circus Hiring Event: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Buffalo Urban League, 15 Genesee St. (see Page 13). Free Legal Advice Clinic: Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; 833-5416. Friday May 20 Stop The Violence Coalition Inc. Awards Banquet: The Aqua Restaurant, 5:3010 p.m.; keynote speaker Dr. Kriner Cash, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent. $50 per person; 861-7941; 2491941 for info. The Great Plant Sale: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens from10am-8pm.

Cultural Immersions Exhibit of William Y. Cooper Art Opens May 23 at Betty’s Restaurant

Cultural Immersions, a posthumous exhibit of paintings by Buffalo-based artist William Y. Cooper, opens Monday, May 23 at Betty’s Restaurant, 370 Virginia Street,. with an opening reception and cash bar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cultural Immersions will run through Sunday, July 17. “This exhibition was arranged before Bill’s unexpected passing in February. It will continue to celebrate his life as an accomplished painter of cultural events and culturally significant people. His strong colorful paintings sing out forcefully yet joyously in his unique personal style,” Betty’s Restaurant curator Kathleen Sherin said. For more information about the Cultural Immersions exhibit call 716.362.0633 or visit www.bettysbuffalo.com Wednesday May 18

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Saturday May 21 Century Wellness Open House: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Bennett W. Smith Sr. Family Life Center, 833 Michigan Ave.; 856-0032. Unique Sisters Annual Awards Dinner: 4 - 8 p.m. at MST (Seneca) High School, 666 Delavan Ave., Advance Tickets $15 or at Door $20 . (See Page 10). *No More Tears Presents: “The Unexpected,” A Live Stage Play @ the Tralf Music Hall 6 p.m. 7 p.m. Tickets pre- sale are $25. Reserve seats @ calling 235-9359 or visit the Tralf Box Office . (See Page 8 On Stage) The Greater Eastside Field of Dreams Block Club Neighborhood Cleanup: meet at the Corner of Detroit and Paderewski Drive at 11 a.m. Sunday May 22 Lecture & Discussion: “WEB Du Bois and Paul Roberson’s Views on the Economy and the Poor”: 1-3 p.m., Merriweather Library; 885-2289 for info. Monday May 23 Cultural Immersions, a posthumous exhibit of paintings by Buffalo-based artist William Y. Cooper at Betty’s Restaurant, 370 Virginia. 6-8:30 p.m.

Artist Talk: Mark Bradford

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 PS 192 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts Free Talk 6–7 pm Free Community Reception 7–8 pm FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mark Bradford is one of his generation’s most celebrated artists and the cofounder of Art + Practice, an arts and education foundation based in Leimert Park, Los Angeles. Bradford’s work is the subject of an exhibition at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Shade: Clyfford Still / Mark Bradford, which has a free public opening on Wednesday, May 25, from 7 to 9 pm. The artist will give a free talk at 7:15 pm.

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Shade: Clyfford Still / Mark Bradford has been made possible through the generosity of the First Niagara Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Banta, Jay Goldman, Hauser & Wirth Inc., Deborah Ronnen, and Amy and Harris Schwalb.

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The First Niagara Foundation is proud to serve as the official Education Sponsor of this exhibition. Their sponsorship will underwrite free admission to the exhibition for all K–12 students in Erie County during the months of July and August.

Wednesday May 25 Job and Health Fair: Hosted by Roswell Park in collaboration with BUILD Of Buffalo, 4-6 p.m., Collier Center, 118 East Utica Street.

Image: Mark Bradford (American, born 1961). Photograph courtesy the artist.

Education programming for Shade: Clyfford Still / Mark Bradford is presented in partnership with the City of Buffalo.

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