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United Christian Leadership What Are We Waiting For? Ministry to hold “Light the Way” India Cummings is a Reminder, Erie County Holding Center is a Graveyard Violence Prevention Rally
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he United Christian Leadership Ministry (UCLM) will hold a “Light the Way Gun Violence Prevention Awareness Rally,” Thursday, June 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church, 32 York St. in Rochester. According to UCLM officials, Mayor Lovely Warren; City Council President Loretta Scott; Monroe County Legislator Ernest FlaglerMitchell, and other clergy representatives and public officials are slated to attend the event. Rev. Lewis Stewart is president and one of the founders of the United Christian Leadership Ministry. The purpose of the rally is to highlight the pandemic of gun violence in the community, offer solutions, rally support, and educate the public,
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UCLM officials stated. Participants should wear an orange–colored article of clothing, an orange ribbon, or a “Light the Way” button, which UCLM will offer to guests for a $1 donation during the event.
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On February 17th, India Cummings had a long list of physical problems including broken ribs and irreparable and irreversible brain damage. For all intents and purposes, she was legally dead. The UDDA actually recognizes whole-brain death as being irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain- as a legal standard of death. This definition is very relevant to the case of India Cummings. While there is so much wrong with this, there is so much more wrong with the history of similar stories leaking out of the Erie County Holding Center (“ECHC”). The truth is that many have died in the holding Center over the years whether it was deemed a suicide or even a homicide. Too often, we, as a society have a tendency to overlook these things. We have a tendency to only care for our own family. This selfishness has allowed Sheriff Tim Howard and his pawns to conquer us continually. This must stop. We must fire him and vote him out. We must view Jamie Craig D. the Erie County Holding Center for what it is. A grave yard. It is a place where the value of life is scoffed at and accountability CARSON SOLOMON is a laughable term of art. I will show you the proof. Lets discuss the details. ECHC is a pre-trial detention center that was built to house approximately 680 inmates. When taken into custody against their will, inmates have 8th and 14th Amendment rights. These rights basically provide that pre-trial inmates are supposed to receive adequate food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Two examples illustrate problems with the ECHC perfectly. First example: Deputies found that an inmate was hoarding 38 pills. Although they knew that he was only to take three pills a day; the deputies apparently did not report him to the psychiatric evaluation unit because the inmate claimed he did not want to hurt himself. The second example is: An inmate attempted suicide while under constant observation. The inmate was still released to the general population where he made another suicide attempt six days later. These two examples come from the Department of Justice’s investigation from 2007. In 2009, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit in the Western District of New York. This case was brought on the heels of the findings from 2007 and 2008. Unfortunately, the Court decided that a stipulation of discontinuance would resolve the case before them. The stipulation required the ECHC to correct many of the areas of concern. In 2011, the stipulation of discontinuance was complete and the lawsuit was ended. Although this was quite some time ago, there are Continued Page 12
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THE CIRCUS IS COMING! County Legislators Barbara Miller-Willams and Betty Jean Grant were joined by AssemblyWoman Crystal Peoples Stokes and WUFO General Manager and principal owner Sheila Brown to welcome the founder and CEO of the UniverSoul Circus, Cedric Walker, to Buffalo last month.The circus opens at the Outer Harbour next Wednesday, June 1 and runs thru Sunday June 5. It’s an amazing family oriented experience you won’t want to miss! Pictured left to right, Atlanta-based Buffalo native Econuel Ingram, (who is the person responsible for Buffalo ever having the UniverSoul Circus experience), Legislator Miller Williams and Legislator Grant, Sheila Brown and Mr. Walker. Inset, Assembly Woman Peoples-Stokes and Mr. Ingram. Buffalo’s excited! See you under the big top! Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and Doris Records.
51% of Applicants for Police Exam are Minorities Mayor Byron Brown and Buffalo Police Department Commissioner Daniel Derenda announced that – to date - 2,456 City of Buffalo residents recently applied to join the Buffalo Police Department. The last exam was administered by the City in 2011 and attracted 2,370 city residents. 51% of those who applied this year are minority applicants. The latest numbers were driven, in part, by a recruitment campaign by the City of Buffalo over the past two months designed to attract high-quality, diverse candidates who reflect the makeup of the city. In the latest pool of applicants, nearly 33 % are AfricanAmerican, over 12% are Hispanic, and over 5% are classified as other- helping BPD reach its goal of increasing diversity among its ranks. 29% of applicants are women. The police exam is scheduled for June 18, 2016.
Special Education/Information Session The United States Department Of Education, Office For Civil Rights (OCR), enforcement office, serving New York State, will be conducting a special education/information session. This session is open to the public. Parents, students, concerned citizens, organizations, and groups are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear first-hand, the very important role the OCR plays in ensuring that all of our children have equal access to a quality education. WHEN: Thursday, June 9, 2016 TIME:5:30 TO 7:30 PM WHERE: McKinley Vocational High School 1500 Elmwood A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Anyone with questions may also submit them in advance via email to: advocacymovement@gmail.com Contact:Joan Simmons @ (716) 289-1234, email; advocacymovement@gmail.com, if you have any questions or require any additional information. _________________________________________________ __
2016 “Herculean Men!” Awardees! 6th Annual Banquet Helps Make Family Fishing Day Weekend a Reality
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or the 6th consecutive year the Fathers Day Fish Fry Awards Banquet and Fundraiser will be held to benefit the Buffalo United Front’s Family Fishing Day Weekend. This year’s banquet will honor 24 outstanding men on Friday, June 17 from 6-9 p.m. at the Centerfield Pavilion and Party Area at Coca-Cola Field in downtown Buffalo. “These men have been exemplary leaders within their family, church, and community,” stated United Front president George Johnson. “This year, as in year’s past, we have received outstanding nominations from the community, churches, families and organizations throughout the city.” The honorees are: Kenny Anaya, Wane T. Barnes, Mike Bullock, Charley H. Fisher III, Eddie A. Flood, Archie Gallaway III, Kenny Harris Zaire, Jim Horne, Richard Keith, Allen Knight, Aaron Martin, Jimmie McDowell, James Morrell, Tyree Parker, Royal Patterson, Stephen Perry, Willie Pulliam, Mark Robinson, Tim Sanders, Valentino Shine Jr., Kenny Simmons, Bert Stevenson, Lamont Williams, Aaron Young, (Mr. Martin and Mr. Pullium are not pictured). Tickets to the awards banquet are $50. To RSVP and for more information call 818-3410 or 479-5180. City Court Judge James McLeod and Masten Council Member Ulysees Wingo will MC the event. Rev. William Gillison, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Past speakers and major supporters include Rev. Jonathan Sparks, Pastor Dwight Brown, Bishop Robert Sanders, Bishop Darius Pridgen, Bishop Troy Bronner, Bishop Michael Badger, Bishop Roderick Hennings, Reverend George Nichols and Mayor Byron Brown. -Great Family EventIn addition to the community wide support from businesses, organizations and individuals, the awards banquet helps make the much anticipated “Family Fishing Day” a reality. A free gathering, this year it takes place June 25 and 26 at Broderick Park from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. And everything is free, from fishing poles to food! “Family Fishing Day is designed to bring together families from across the Greater Buffalo Niagara Region for a fun filled day of fishing, picnicking and games,” said Johnson, who, along with Sam Smith (both avid fishermen), decided to take advantage of the two free days you don’t need a license in New york State to fish, and founded Family Fishing Day. “Sam and I started out with 20 kids our first year,” he recalled. “Currently in its 8th year we’ve surpassed over 5,000 people!” In previous years they have given away more than 600 fishing rods, reels and bait. “Our goal this year is to give away more than 1000 fishing rods. As a proponent of unity and peace, The Front is devoted to our mission of uplifting core values and promoting healthy family development,” he continued. “We feel the more proactive things we teach our young people, the less the chance of them getting into trouble. The concept is to bring young people to the water, instead of them hanging out on the corners…It is through support from the community that allows this mission to be realized.” Having the gathering at Broderick Park, also has significant meaning Johnson pointed out. The area, which has been newly renovated, once housed docks for the Black Rock Ferry, which is known to have transported enslaved Africans seeking freedom to Canada as part of the Underground Railroad. In 2010, Broderick Park was recognized by the U.S. National Park Service as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site. “It’s sacred ground,” said Johnson, who cited the African American Cultural Center as a “great supporter of the event…they make sure we are supported culturally.” At the end of the day, it is a beautiful collective community effort, concluded Johnson, “which provides our community with another fun, safe and memorable summer event for kids of all ages and their parents.”
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The Fort Pillow Massacre
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he Fort Pillow Massacre in Tennessee on April 12, 1864, in which more than 300 African-American soldiers were killed, was one of the most notorious and controversial events of the American Civil War (1861-65). Though most of the Union garrison surrendered, and thus should have been taken as prisoners of war, the soldiers were killed. On that date, a Confederate force led by the brutal Nathan Bedford Forrest - a wealthy slave trader before the war attacked Union troops holding Fort Pillow, an obscure post in West Tennessee . Fort Pillow’s garrison consisted of the 13th Tennessee Cavalry — a battalion of Unionists and rebel deserters — and elements of the Second and Sixth United States Colored Artillery regiments. “The sight of negro soldiers,” a Confederate witness said, “stirred the bosoms of our soldiers with ‘courageous madness.’ Nor was that all: These Black men were fighting alongside local White Unionists, whom the rebels despised as ‘homemade Yankees’ and ‘Tennessee Tories.’ The battle became massacre. Union troops tried to surrender, but their attackers seemed determined to leave none alive. The slaughter was awful,” Confederate Sgt. Achilles V. Clark wrote: “Words cannot describe the scene. The poor deluded negroes would run up to our men fall upon their knees and with uplifted hands scream for mercy but they were ordered to their feet and then shot down. The White men fared but little Continued Page 12
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June 6 is National Gun Why Is Buffalo Struggling To Violence Awareness Day Promote Workforce Diversity? Chicago -- In the months more than 11% in either direction from an annual aver-
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-Transparency and Consistency dvocates 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. To observers, the goals can seem arbitrary. For example, HarborCenter, the rink and hotel complex built by the Buffalo Sabres, had a minority workforce goal of 25 percent. The goal was 15 percent on the SolarCity project, even though both took place in the city and drew mostly from the same pool of workers. It’s a common complaint among African-American community leaders that the goals aren’t set high enough because contractors and government agencies don’t want to risk falling short. That’s not the case in Minnesota, where the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2012 increased the minority hiring goals from 11 to 32 percent for state-funded projects in the two counties covering Minneapolis and St Paul. Those counties have similar demographics to Erie County, according to US Census data.
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Kevin Lindsey, the state’s commissioner of human rights, acknowledged that the change met with some resistance—in particular from contractors and developers who feared they wouldn’t be able to find enough minority workers to meet the higher goal. But he said raising the goal was a way to “force people to think long-term and to think strategically about how to create a pipeline” for getting people of color into construction jobs. The change has been followed an increase in minority workforce participation across state-funded construction projects. Contractors have another incentive: Minority and female participation figures for all ongoing projects are available on the department’s website. One key difference with New York is that the goals in Minnesota are consistent for all state projects in a particular region, something Lindsey says is key to their success, as it sets a clear standard and makes enforcement easier. Since the goals are always the same, contractors know long in advance what they will be and have more time to plan how to meet them. In the context of Minnesota’s changing demographics, upping the goals was important for the state’s economy, he said, pointing out that more than half of the children in Twin Cities’ public schools are minorities. “If half of workforce don’t have access to certain opportunities, that doesn’t bode well for the economic viability of the state,” Lindsey said. Investigative Post is holding a workshop May 25 aimed at educating the community, contractors, unions and policymakers on how to promote diversity in the construction trades. Charlotte Keith will recap her extensive reporting on the topic for Investigative Post. John Goldstein, a national expert in work-
since the launch of Wear Orange and the first-ever National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2, 2015, the effort has reached millions of Americans. Wear Orange was inspired by friends of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old Chicago high school student killed by gunfire, who decided to honor her life by wearing orange – the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. On June 2, 2015, what would have been Hadiya’s 18th birthday, more than 200 organizations and influencers asked people nationwide to join them by wearing orange to honor her life, the lives of Americans killed by gun violence and the hundreds more who are injured every day. President Obama, Russell Simmons, the New York Mets, MTV, Motown Records, and Michael J. Fox are just a few of those who answered the call last year, helping the #WearOrange message reach more than 220 million people in a single day. The early success of Wear Orange is a testament to the brilliance of the young people who started it, but also a very public demonstration of the millions of Americans who believe there’s more we all can do to save lives from gun violence. As the National Gun Violence Awareness campaign multiplies in its second year, many more people will have the opportunity to get involved with the scores of Wear Orange partners who do the hard work of saving lives every day. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control show that on an average day, 91 Americans are killed with guns. Also: •There are nearly 12,000 gun murders a year in the U.S. – and despite falling crime rates, that number has barely changed since the late 1990s. Between 1998 and 2014, gun homicides have not varied
force diversity, will then discuss the key steps in building a pipeline to connect low-income residents and construction jobs. The event starts at 7 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site, 641 Delaware Ave. Admission is free; preregistration is requested on our events page. Geoff Kelly, Editor, The Public.716.480.0723 dailypublic. com
age of 11,619.2 •Twice as many Americans are injured with guns as killed with them. •Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of firearm deaths in the U.S. are suicides. Of the 33,599 firearm deaths in the US in 2013 (the most recent year of data available), 21,344 (or 64 percent) were suicides. •Seven children and teens (age 19 or under) are killed with guns in the U.S. on an average day. •In an average month, 51 women are shot to death by intimate partners in the U.S. And more than half of all women killed by intimate partners in the U.S. are killed with guns.7 •America’s gun murder rate is more than 25 times the average of other developed countries. •Black men are 10 times more likely than white men to be murdered with guns. Black Americans make up 14 percent of the U.S. population but suffer more than half of all gun homicides.
BALTIMORE REACTS AS OFFICER WALKS INFREDDIE GRAY CASE:Protesters chant after Baltimore
Police Officer Edward Nero was cleared of all charges in the case of Freddie Gray, an African American who died in custody in April 2015, sparking riots and fueling a nationwide debate about police brutality, at the courthouse in Baltimore on May 23, 2016. In a bench trial, Officer Edward Nero was found not guilty on all counts regarding Gray’s death.
Black Woman Makes History in Kentucky Politics For the first time in 20 years, an African American woman will be in the Kentucky State Legislature. MadameNoire.com reports that Attica Scott, a mother, activist and community leader, won the Democratic Primary on May 17. Without a Republican challenger for the seat, Scott will represent Kentucky's 41st House seat. “It feels amazing to be the first Black woman in almost two decades to be elected to the legislature in Frankfort — that’s huge. I’m representing a district that is 50 percent Black and 50 percent White so that says that people across the district regardless of race believed in my leadership and also knew it was time for a new voice and a fresh face,” Scott said.
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Dr. Charles L. Anderson Memorial Run/Walk and Health Fair The Annual Dr. Charles L. Anderson Sr. Memorial 5K Run/ Walk and Health Fair will be held on Saturday, 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 and a 5K Run/ Walk through the community in which he served .
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The Ed Parson Sunday Morning Memorial Softball League kicked off its 2016 season May 15 at Ed Parson Field on Fillmore Avenue (between Delavan and Kensington). Pictured above are scenes from this past Sunday’s games. League Commissioner James Harley (top right) was on hand, along with Deputy Commissioner the lovely Ms. Sonya Fields. Games are held every Sunday starting at 11 a.m., with the last game beginning around 3:30 p.m. It promises to be a very exciting season! And a great way to spend Sunday afternoon! Watch The Challenger weekly for game results.
ED PARSON MEMORIAL SOFTBALL SUNDAY MORNING LEAGUE STANDINGS
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History Note: The Creation of the Negro National League By the
1920s, there were many Black ball clubs around the country scheduling games and operating without oversight of a league. The 1900s saw the increased popularity of the game of baseball in Black communities. Many boys were playing the game with aspirations of stardom. With the active ball clubs drawing crowds and a marketplace full of Black fans, the Negro National League was created by Andrew “Rube” Foster in 1920. The league, which was headquartered in Kansas City, included eight teams—The Chicago American Giants, Chicago Giants, Cuban Stars, Dayton Marcos, Detroit Stars, Indianapolis ABCs, Kansas City Monarchs and St. Louis Giants.
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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-l-anerson-SR - 5K
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St. John Baptist Church Establishing A Biblical New Hope Celebrates Annual Women’s Day Library: Seeking Research and Academic Books, The New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Theological and Biblical Commentaries
Rev I. Daniels to Celebrate 49th Year Pastoral Anniversary
The St. John Baptist Church located at 184 Goodell Street would like to appeal to all Pastors in WNY and vicinity on behalf of Pastor Michael Chapman. We are establishing a Biblical Library and are looking for research and academic books, along with theological and Biblical commentaries. If you have any of these items that have been gently used and would like to donate them for use in the Biblical Library, please drop off your donations to the Church Office between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Mon-Sat. Your support of this effort will be greatly appreciated. For more information the Church office phone number is 716 8524504.
On Sunday, June 12, the Rev. Dr. I. Daniels, Pastor of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 480 East Utica Street, will celebrate his 49th Year Pastoral Anniversary. The 4 p.m. special guests will be the New Cedar Grove Life Changing Church family and pastor Melvin Brooks. All past members and the community are invited to come out and celebrate this great milestone event!
WORSHIP THIS WEEK!
Falls celebrated their Annual Women’s Day on May 15th during the 10:15 a.m. worship service. The theme was : “Women of New Hope Continuing to Trust in the Spirit” - Acts 11:918. The guest speaker was Elder Viola Quaye of First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, in Buffalo, where the Rev. Jason J. Drayton is Pastor. Sister Theresa Jones and Sister Diane Jones, co-chaired the event. Rev. Harvey L. Kelley,was host Pastor.
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Consecration Service Set For Bishop-Elect Snell
Greater Joy Baptist Church of Buffalo will host the D.C.F.O.C.I. New York State
Consecration Service 2016. May 26 thru May 29. For More information please con-
tact Lady Vivian Snell (716) at 495-5359
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Rhythm’s Grand Opening Announced... On June 4th Rhythms Café’ located at 1380 Jefferson Ave, between Glenwood and Woodlawn will launch its grand opening featuring live performances: jazz, vocals, spoken-word artists and delicious food. The program will begin at 11a.m. and the public is invited . On June 5th and every first Sunday of the month Rhythms features Sunday Brunch “like mother used to make it.” At Rhythms “every day is another beat!”
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ON STAGE *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
*Faith Evans. 112, Carl Thomas, and Total, Canalside, Friday, June 17, www.canalsidebuffalo.com *“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
*Marsha McWilson Friday, May 27, Buffalo Convention Center, 7 p.m. donation is $30. For tickets or info 8327542 or 741-1908. *Ceelo Green: 7 p.m., June 11. Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. townballroom.com. tickets $29.50 - $104.5
*TOMMY DAVIDSON @ The Helium Comedy Club, Thursday May 26 @ 8 p.m.; Friday, May 27 and Sat. May 28 @ 7:30 & 10 p.m. 30 Mississippi St.; Davidson’s exceptional range – standup comedy and acting to versatile music ability – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the original stars of the hit television show “In Living Color,” This show is 18+. Tickets will be available for pick up at the box office prior to the show.
Party Over Here
Spades Tournament
Humboldt Inn, 347 E. Delavan @ Humboldlt, Friday, May 27, 7 - 11 p.m.;cash prizes and food served; Questions please contact Margaret Griffin at 716.472.8293 or Aqiel Qadir at 704.954.4711. To play, $20 for Dorie Miller Rifle & Pistol Club members & $25 for all others. Sponsored by Dori Miller Rifle & Pistol Club. Proceeds for Dorie Miller Youth Scholarship Fund.
*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. *Pre-Father’s Day Comedy Jam, Saturday, June 18, @ 7 p.m. Shea’s Smith Theatre, 658 Main St. featuring Rodney Johnson, Foster Nicholson & Andre Holland, tickets $20 advance at Doris Records and www.eventbrite.com
*Smokey Robinson, June 11 @ 8 p.m., Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino; ticketmaster 1-8-00-745-3000. *Alex Bugnon, May 28 @ 7pm New Golden Nugget. Advance tickets $30. *MAXWELL with Special Guests: July 6; Time 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices: $105.50, $85.50, $65.50, $55.50 ON SALE NOW!
*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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African American Veterans Remembered On Memorial Day – 2016 : “Remembering Those Who Served” The names listed below represent men and women of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Niagara & Erie County who are deceased, and served in the Armed Forces, dating back to the Civil War. The following names have been submitted by Family members, organizations and Friends. Samuel E. Abernathy Harmon Adams Angel Alanaderia Charles Aldridge Frank Aldridge Richard Aldridge Nathaniel Alexander Russell Alexander William B. Alexander Edward Allen John Allen William Allen Wahab Aljuwani Marquis C. Archer H.T. Armour Charles Ashley James Avant Corellis Barber, Sr. Billy Harris Barge, Sr. Charles T. Barnes, Sr. Oramel O. Barnes Franklin Barnwell General G. Bass Andrew Becote Jerome Benjamin James Bennett Ronald Benson Walter Benton Oliver Besley (USCT) Calvin Betts Sunnie J. Betts Anderson Butler Biddle Jimmie Billingslea George Bishop Fred Blaksly George Bliss (USCT) John R. Bliss Robert Bliss Wayne H. Bliss Erastus Blood(USCT) Keyes Bonds Preston J. Bonds George Bosler (USCT) Vermin Blue Andrew O. Boyd Clifford Brockenton Arthur Brown Luke Brown Paul Brown Robert Brown Theodore Brown (USCT) William Brown William H. Brown (USCT) Frank Brunson Robert "Buck" Buchanan Joseph P. Bulah George Bulluck Robert Burrell Claude Burrough Robert A.Busby (USCT) Stephen Busby (USCT) Samuel Butler (USCT) Theopolus Caldwell William Caldwell Willis Cameron Charles J. Campbell Winston Carmichael Ernest J. Carlson James Casey Melvin Caver John Champion Herschel Chapman, Sr. Louis J. Chapman Sr. Palmer Chatman Jr. Horace C. Cheeks Otis Cherry Lawrence E. Childers Claude D. Clapp Alexander Chambers Clark George Clay Levi Clayton Robert Clemons Robert WilliamsClemons Jesse Clipper Wilbert Clockly Johnetta R. Cole Robert Coleman John Collins (USCT) Tinsley Collins (USCT) David Earl Cooper Howard Copeland Louis B. Coplin James Core John B. Crawford Thomas L. Crawford
William Crawford William Crawford, Sr. Ansel J. Crueton, Sr. David Dabney Dr. Oliver J. Dabney Donald Dade Douglas Daniels Francis Daniels Clyde Davis Collins Davis, Jr. James Davis Jerome Nathan Davis John H. Davis Reverend Joseph E. Davis Hartley Ashton Day, Sr. Julius Day John Dean Anthony Delgado Henry M. Deming Lance Diamond George Dillard (USCT) George E. Denning (USCT) James Donahue George Dorsey John H. Dover (USCT) Herbert DuBois Charles J. Duffin (USCT) Theodore D. Duke Samuel Dunlap Henry Spye Easley John M. Easley Moses L. Easley, Jr. Henry T. Eason John C. Eberhard, Sr. Floyd Edwards Henry Edwards Leonard Edwards Thomas Edwards George R. Eights (USCT) John Elias Herbert Van Elmore George Fagins William Fairfax (USCT) Harper B. Finch, Sr. Herman Fisher, Jr. Charles C. Flagg James E. Foye Till Freeman James Gaines Jonathan T. Gaines Thomas Gary Leonard J. Garr Fred Gaskin Francis Gatewood Maynard Gatewood Wayne Gatewood Vernon Gatewood Aaron Gayton (USCT) Douglas Santee Gayton Gerald Gayton Herald Gayton Herbert Gayton Charles German William Buck German Daniel Geter Elijah Gibson Edward Gilbert (USCT) Raymond Givens James Glover James A. Godfrey Walter Gourdin, Jr. George L. Grady Harry Green Steve Grissom Robert Greer Leroy Gregory SFC Russell Guthrie William Hadden Sam H. Hairston Fred Hale Thomas Hall Gregory Hamilton William Hamilton (USCT) Winton Hardiman James M. Harper (USCT) Norman W. Harper Geneva Harris Marcie Dell Harris Samuel Hatten Hershel D. Hawkins Melvin Hawkins William M. Hawkins James Herald George Hill (USCT) Lakin Hill
Sam Earl Hill Roland Hinds Milton J. Holder Paul Holley Charles Holliman James Howard Frank Howell (USCT) Adam Howie James L. House, Sr. Sam Henry Houston David Huggins Charles Hulett Archie L. Hunter Alexander Jackson (USCT) George Jackson Henry Jackson (USCT) James Chester Jackson Leroy W. Jackson , Jr. Norman Jackson Alfred Jarrett Alvin Jarrett Joel Jemison Jueroy Jenkins Nathaniel Jenkins Patrina Jenkins Roy Jenkins Paul Jeter Alphonso Johnson Bishop Johnson Charles Robert Johnson Dale Johnson Henry Johnson (USCT) Horace C. AKA “Billy” Johnson James Ambrose Johnson , Jr. (Rick James) Michael H. Johnson (USCT) Melvin Johnson Robert Johnson Arthur Jones Baptist Jones, Sr. Baptist Jones , Jr. Clarence Edward Jones, Jr. Jacob Jones (USCT) James Jones, Sr. John Jones J. C. Jones Leeland Jones, Sr. Marion “Vel” Jones Robert Jones Reverend Young B. Jones Reverend Willis Lee Jones Manning June Albert E. Kelly, Jr. Jimmie Kelly Robert Kelly Lester Lucien Kenney Oscar Ralph Kenney Herman Kent Reverend Joseph D. Kerr Alfred Killian, Sr. Palmer E. Kimball, Jr. James A. Kregg Vernon M. Kregg Cecil LaGrange Winslow Latham (USCT) Charles Lee (USCT) Robert Lee, Jr. MD Henry C. Leftridge Calvin Leigh Herbert Leper Albert J. Lewis, Jr. Norman Adam “Cochise” Lidge, Jr. James Lyons, Sr. Collin Mack Tavil Mack Al Mapp Alix Mapp Alvin Mapp Edward D. Martin Louis Benjamin Mason James Massey A.Maybee(USCT) Abram Maybee (USCT) Thomas Clay Mayhue Issac Maynard (USCT) Leon McCall John J. McCullough Rodric H. McKinnon Leon McMullen Edwin McPeak Jerry McPeak Russell Means Benjamin Merriweather Thomas Merriweather
Emmitt Milhouse Edward Thomas Bennie Mitchell John Thomas (USCT) Charles Mitchell Judson Thomas Delmar L. Mitchell Steve Thomas Jimmie Moore Bobby Lee Thret Isaac Moore, Jr. Melvin Toran Melvin Mostiller Benjamin F. Townsend Hampton Myles “Gabriel” Jesse E. Nash, Jr. Dennis K Trigg Carrey Neal Harriet Tubman (USCT) Adolphus “Doc” Nelson William Twitty Odell Parks George K. Twitty Irenus Palmer (USCT) George VanClef, Sr. Tom Palmer Emmitt Vinson Willie Page Allen Waiters Donald Peach Charles Walker George Penn Luther D. Walker Samuel Penny Samuel Walker, Sr. Robert Yancy Perry Thomas Lee Walker Arden Peterson Clarence Wallace Calvin Peterson (USCT) Rev. Albert Charles Ware Cecil Peterson George W. Ware (USCT) Henry Peterson (USCT) Irene E. Warner Hiram Peterson (USCT) Booker T. Washington Howard Peterson Edward D. Watkins Lawrence E. Peterson John Watkins John Peterson (USCT) Robert C. Watkins Willie Peterson Willie Watson Henry Pollard Willie Earl Webster Jessie Pompey Johnson C. Wells Kenneth A. Pratt Joseph White Levi A. Preston George H. Williams, Jr. Herman Alexander Price Harry D. Williams Herman S. Price Herman Williams Hughey Delbert Price Rev. Houston Williams Kenneth Price Jayvan David Williams James Rankin Peter Williams (USCT) Roosevelt Rhodes Thomas H. Williams Odell Rice (USCT) Walter Rice (USCT) Willis B. Williams Clyde Richards George Wilson Arthur Richardson James H. Wilson (USCT) James Robbins, Sr. Wheeler Joseph Wilson Barry L. Robinson T. Wilson (USCT) Donald Robinson Ernest R. Wright Lenore Robinson George Wright (USCT) Theodore Robinson George Maynard Wright Gabirel Rodriquez Mortimer Wright George Ross William H. Wright (USCT) Jimmie Rowland Ubneius Wright (USCT) Henry R. Rutledge Charles Wood Willie Rush Jerry G. Wood Odell Rice Wardell K. Wood Lumon Ross Lawrence Woodland Wesley Savage Richard Woodland Edward N. Scott, Sr. Thomas Woodland James N. Scott Buddy (Bootsie) Young Jesse Scott Kenneth Seals, MD Roy Shannon Grace Shallowhorn This is an initiative William Sheffield (USCT) of The Links IncorJeff Shelton, Sr. porated - Erie County Louis Shelton (NY) Chapter • ProjJames Silwood (USCT) ect Chairs - Fern E. Lonnie L. Sims William Sims Beavers and MadDennis Sinacoff eline O. Scott, Janet Clarence Singleton E. Barnes, Chapter Dexter Singletary President James Singletary Willard Singletary Eugene Sloan Ross Small Rev. Bennett W. Smith, Sr. David U. Smith (USCT) George Jacob Smith Robert H. Smith (USCT) Jessie Spates Otis Spates Robert Spates William Spencer (USCT) Clarence R. Spiller Oscar J. Stainbeck Robert Stallworth Peter Stallworth Richard Steverly (USCT) George Stevens Jerome Stewart (USCT) Jimmy Stewart Henery Strothers (USCT) Wilbur Strother Rev, Samuel Stover ,Sr. John Swans Freddie B. Taylor
A MEMORIAL TRIBUTE: The Jessie Clipper Monument stands at the intersection of William Street and Michigan Avenue near downtown Buffalo. Clipper, an Army private, was the first Black soldier from Buffalo to die in World War I. He was wounded at the front in France, returned to his unit after being hospitalized but was gassed soon thereafter. Before he could return home, he died in a hospital in France in 1919 and was buried there. Before his deployment, Clipper had been vice president of Colored Musicians Local No. 533 in Buffalo.
Jessie Clipper Memorial Square Celebrtion Set Past Commander Eugene Pierce (inset) recently purchased flowers that will be planted at the Jesse Clipper Memorial Square, for the Memorial Ceremony to be conducted on May 29th. Council President Darius Pridgen provided funding for the flowers. Also pictured are other Jesse Clipper Post#430 Officers with Gail Wells, Arts Commission Director helping to clean and plant flowers at Jessie Clipper Memorial Square. In photo: 1st Vic- Commander Paulette Woods, Finance Officer Kanasha Neipha; Morgan Woodson, Adjutant, Gail Wells, Arts Commissioner Director.
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Jade Anderson is Finalist in National American Miss Pageant: Seeks Sponsors
Demetria Williams and Jermaine Vance
Eight-year-old Jade Anderson has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss pageant for girls ages 4-18. The pageant will be held on August 27 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester. Jade will be participating in the Junior Pre-teen age division along with other outstanding young ladies from across the state of New York. Jade’s activities include dancing, rapping , writing stories, playing with friends, reading, going to church, helping out, getting good grades and over all having fun! The winner of the Pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award and air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in California. “I am excited that I have been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Pageant” writes Jade. “I believe that this opportunity will greatly help me with confidence, self esteem and most importantly give me the courage to believe in myself. I need to raise $500 from sponsors for pageant expenses. I wanted to raise the money on my own, plus my mom said I had to! So I am asking for a small donation to help make my dreams come true! Any amount would be appreciated to help me) reach my goal. Thank you!” Jade is the daughter of Najah N. Mabins. To donate or for more information call (716)400-5735.
A Cinderella Prom Story! Scholarship available for aspiring
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y name is Francesca and I am one of two owners of The Doll House Boutique (women’s shoe store and makeup bar) located 440 Amherst Street. Last Friday evening was a very special day for myself and my partner Terrence Gidney. Our boutique decided to give back to the community and award a very special young lady with a real life Cinderella story. We held an essay contest for students to receive an all expense paid prom giveaway. The young ladies selected won a full makeover including full face makeup done by Doll Faces by Ashley!, the owner of the make up bar which is also featured at The Doll House. The Dollhouse sponsored her dress, shoes hair, nails and pedicure complete with corsage and boutonniere for her date! Pretty Demetria Williams, a 17-year-old Bennett High School senior, was our first winner and she looked absolutely stunning! Her make over was revealed to the delight of family, friends and her handsome date, Jermaine Vance, also a 17 year old Bennett High Senior. Demetria received this opportunity for her excellence in academics and for remaining consistent at a time of many distractions and challenges among the youth.
Black journalists
The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is accepting applications for its 2016 Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship. The deadline is June 30. The Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild also contribute to the competitive $1,000 scholarship. The scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are or will be pursuing studies leading to a career in journalism. Applicants must be permanent residents of Erie or Niagara counties and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. In addition to filling out an application, students must submit a letter of recommendation, samples of their work, a brief autobiography, résumé and proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university. Completed applications should be mailed to: Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, P.O. Box 736, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205. Applications are available in the financial aid departments at the following schools: University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo State, Canisius College, Daemen College, D’Youville College, Medaille College and St. Bonaventure University. Applications also may be obtained at Buffalo public high schools, Niagara Falls High School or by calling 849-5598. The scholarship is awarded annually in memory of Carl R. Allen, a longtime reporter at the Challenger and The Buffalo News who died in November 1999. Allen, a Buffalo native, graduated cum laude from Buffalo State College. An award-winning journalist, he wrote extensively on matters of concern to the local African-American community during his 20-year career. Established in 1999, the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists advocates for greater representation of minority groups in local newsrooms at both the staff and management levels.
Sorority to Recognize Seven Scholars
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n Thursday June 2, 2016, members of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated will recognize seven students, who participated in their 2015-16 A.S.C.E.N.D. Program. A.S.C.E.N.D. stands for Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Networking and Development. A.S.C.E.N.D. is the Sorority’s signature program for junior and senior high school students on their way to higher learning. This year-long educational enrichment program engaged students in monthly meetings that covered career/college exploration, cultural enrichment, STEM, global awareness, community engagement, networking and self-development. The A.S.C.E.N.D. Scholars, Lul Abdi, Jensen Daniels, Tukyla Hunt, Lauren Killian, Danielle Little, Sherryl Little and Dorian Shelton will be honored at a dinner to be held at Emerson Commons Banquet Room,70 West Chippewa Street at 6 pm. The theme of the program, “A.S.C.E.N.D. Scholars: Step to the Future” was selected by the students. They will also participate in the program. The Honorable E. Jeannette Ogden will be the keynote speaker. The students have worked diligently over the year and many are off to college. This award dinner will showcase their achievements. Scholarships awards will be made at this time as well as other acknowledgments. The public is invited. The cost of dinner is $14.50 per person. . Please RSVP by May 21 to Kathy Bethel—(716) 884-5481. The President of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter is Mrs. Madrene Kemp. Mrs. Mary Ruth Kapsiak is the Vice-President. Barbara Seals Nevergold is the Chairman of the A.S.C.E.N.D. Committee and Kathy Bethel is the Co-Chairman.
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Our Chance To Impact The Future Of Buffalo Is Now!
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ow many times have you travelled down Humboldt Parkway and shook your head in disbelief? What we see there now compared to what was there before is like night and day. If you are old enough, or if you talk to some of the older people who lived there “back in the day,” they will tell you about the once beautiful, treelined parkway that was systemically destroyed in the 1950's, in order to allow people who didn't want to live in Buffalo anymore, find a quicker route of going from and to their new suburban homes. Who were those elected officials and business and civic leaders who dismantled two of the most beautifully designed parks in the world; parks that were designed by the world renowned, Frederick Law Olmsted? What were they thinking when they put Betty Jean convenience over common sense? GRANT It cost tens of millions of dollars to gut the Humboldt Parkway and destroy the many neighborhoods emanating around and beside it. It is going to take around ten times that amount of money to restore it back partially to what it was by putting a soil and tree-laden concrete covering over it. To fill in the Parkway completely will cost untold hundreds of millions of dollars and yet, many activists and environmentalists in the community are demanding exactly that! Right now, in the City of Buffalo, hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated and awarded to SolarCity and yet
the diversity of the workforce on that project is deficient and possibly illegal. The prime, taxpayers' land was sold to New York State with City of Buffalo's workforce goals of 20% minority and 5% women. The residents of the community found out, through the great work of Investigative Post reporters, Jim Heaney and Charlotte Keith, that the developer, LP Ciminelli Company and the Building Trades unions had lowered the minority and women participation goals to 15% minority and 5% women without letting the state or city elected and appointed officials know about it. The response given by the unions and the developer when questioned about the lowered goals was, "We could not find any qualified minority workers!" Well, I agree with them, up to a point. How can they find qualified minority workers when union have largely kept their union halls 'lily white'? You can't hire who you haven't trained, prepared or welcomed into your ranks. In 20 or so years from now, when future generations in this still poverty-stricken city look at the beautiful buildings on the Buffalo/Niagara Medical Campus; when they see all the highly skilled, largely imported, technical workers at SolarCity working side by side with the mechanical robots they implemented instead of training the Buffalo minority workforce, they are going to shake their heads and say, "How could our forefathers and foremothers let this happen?" On Thursday, June 2, 2016, the Contract Compliance Review Committee has invited Mayor Bryon W. Brown, city contract compliance officer, Harold Caldwell, county contract Continued Page 12
Despite Appearances, Parent Power is Winning!
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he recent school board election that seated candidates funded by the Teachers’ Union - rather than long time unpaid advocates for our children - was no doubt a tremendous disappointment to many. From the tone of the dialogue regarding the invitation to Dr. Steve Perry to the recent Parent Conference, it also seems to have emboldened some of these “Johnny Come Latelys” with the notion of legitimacy. Some of their comments display a chest-thumping braggadocio - and the comical expectation that real parent advocates...tried and true, love driven, free thinking, self determining grown folk should have consulted them before making the decision to invite Dr. Perry. They appear to have convinced themselves that the money and political chicanery that secured their seats on the board places them in a comparable position - a superior position to those who have labored tirelessly without titles for decades. But these are they who understand - that the school board election Sabirah presented no loss. It was simply the very MUHAMMAD next step in an unabated procession toward our ultimate, lasting victory. It can be hard to remember that, as the dismal graduation rate, deceptively skewed by the high performances of the exclusionary criteria based schools persists. The mind-numbing, culturally white-washed curriculum, the drugging and stigmatizing of our children, the loveless environment of sabotage and low expectations and so many more horrific conditions appear to be on track for the long haul. The recent cases of molestation on the buses have borne out the foolishness, and the selfishness, and the cruelty of the removal of the bus aides, who could have provided supervision and safe passage for those children. Not surprisingly, those who don’t dare send their children to the schools where they themselves teach, and who move heaven and earth to protect their own from the petrifying perils of test
“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
taking - have no qualms about exposing ours to horrific, lifealtering abuse and violation. Apparently, it was too much to ask to allow a six year old child the security and stability provided by someone who probably looked like his mother - as he traveled early in the morning to a completely foreign environment as a trade off for the distant hope of a quality education. Yes, it’s an abominable state of affairs. But look again. Amazing progress has been made over the last two decades of this latest stretch of our relay race to educational justice. Parent activism has exposed the status and structure of public education as it truly is...heartless, historical, colonial occupation. While many of us can’t yet bear to accept this reality, may more are charging full speed ahead with the paradigm shift. Parent power has forced the Teachers Union to shift its strategy for maintaining its stranglehold on our “educational” system from buying board members to forming fake parent groups and hiding behind paid parent candidates. That’s a testament to the power in the simple, common sense message that parents should be making the educational choices effecting our children. Parent power has exposed the utter incompetence of “teachers” who hide behind being “certified,” but who clearly are not qualified. It has sent them scrambling for cover with the ridiculous suggestion that they, unlike any other employees anywhere else, should not be evaluated on their outcomes. Parent power has resulted in child-friendly legislation, like the Parent Trigger law, and the stalled but forthcoming teacher evaluations. All of this is huge. What is means is that what was done in the dark - has now been exposed to the light. It means that we’ve gone from being in a war - dropping like flies - to being at war - engaged, and fighting back. We get it now. No one is coming. We are the saviors, because our children are our responsibility.
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Building a Strong Political Base for Our People is Aim of The Pan African Community Advisory Committee Dear Editor: My name is Habib Johnson and I am the founder and director of the African Cultural Renaissance Program. My partner and I, Chantell Franklin (better known in the community as Miss Recycle), have been doing our part in laying the foundation for the betterment of our community with our programs. Miss Recycle with her recycling program, has helped countless individuals in need throughout Buffalo from the contributions made to her program. We would like to thank LaMonica Harris of Time Warner Cable for doing an excellent job in covering our Historical Rights of Passage Tour of the Underground Railroad ( https:// youtu.be/-hL5txcJopk) With the continued support of the community, we will continue our tours of the many Underground Railroad sites throughout Western N.Y. teaching about the profound history of our struggle in this country during the time of our enslavement. We also would like to thank the Martha Mitchell Center & Bishop William Henderson, for giving us the support we needed to conduct the tour and we are currently looking for other sponsors for future tours. Currently, we are asking the community to attend our meetings at the CAO Rafi Green Center 1423 Fillmore Ave. on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The African Cultural Renaissance Program is working closely with the Buffalo Local Action Committee to unite the community behind the creation of a Pan African Community Advisory Committee to the Mayor and City Council. It is important for the community to attend these meetings because it will be an opportunity for us to acquire a political education regarding the legislative process, how to petition, how to run for elective office, etc. We are also sounding the alarm for the low level of registered voters in our community. This summer we are launching an aggressive campaign to register 10,000 people in the City of Buffalo. Our community is in desperate need of that voting power to elect those who would best serve this community . Since the Compromise of 1877, we have been strategically intimidated out of our political voice by a force that knows the power of a people being able to elect into office those that rise among them as Bona Fide community servants. The ACRP & the BLAC are working hard in laying the foundation for the community to build our political voice for legislative purposes. We are a unique people and it’s time for us to be heard on such basis and The Pan African Community Advisory Committee to the Mayor and City Council is just that body to address such status. In conclusion, we pray that the chosen few heed this call to action and come support our petition on Thursdays at 6p.m. We are working hard to develop a strong political base for our people, but if the masses do not come out to support those who are in fact creating the platforms for change, we will continue to find ourselves and future generations in a socially stratified position. For more information contact 716-313-3842. And to participate in our recycling program contact Miss Recycle @ 716 235- 9717.
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We Are Women Group Hosts, "Don't Rent; Buy Your House!"
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e Are Women Warriors will host a seminar to introduce the community to those in the real estate and mortgage lending fields who can assist them in purchasing a house or apartment complex. We all are aware of escalating housing expenses as Buffalo is in the middle of a robust housing market boom. Due to the Say Yes free college education scholarship program and the anticipated jobs at SolarCity, Buffalo/Niagara Medical Campus and Canalside, many suburbanites are moving, in droves, back to the city. This has led to a housing shortage on the West side as many long term, low to moderate income residents of the area who are renting their homes, are being displaced to create market rate homes and apartments for the more fortunate or well- to-do. In other cases, landlords who moved out of Buffalo years ago, are now returning to live in these formerly rented living spaces. In some sections of Buffalo it is actually cheaper to own a house than it is to continue to pay rent. The Warriors group has invited housing specialists from Buffalo Urban League, Rental Assistance Center, the mortgage and lending industry and local realtors to distribute information about closing costs, first time home buyers club and other initiatives relating to buying and owning a house. The meeting will be Wednesday, June 1st @ 5:30 P.M., Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. For more information, please contact Erie County Legislator Betty Jean Grant @ (716) 602-5877.
HERCULEAN MEN AWARDEES continued “We’d like to thank everybody, the various organizations, people and community and religious leaders. This could not be done without community support…without us collaboratively working together…it’s not about one person, one group or one organization …all of us working together collectively makes it happen for our kids and families. And that’s what it’s all about. “ For more information call (716) 818-3410.
WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? continued
other evil things that occurred since that point. In 2009-2010, ECHC had a suicide rate 5 times the national average. In 2011, Marquez Mack sued Sheriff Howard and six deputies for being assaulted by Deputies on his way back to ECHC. This case was eventually settled for a measly $15,000. In November of 2012, Richard Metcalf died in ECHC. He had boot marks on his body and his death was ruled a homicide. In 2014, Rosa Lee Mendez died in ECHC. The jail ruled it a suicide, but the family sharply disagrees with this. This is the evidence and there is far more where that came from. More than likely, these cases represent the tip of the iceberg. Without going into too much detail, that is the history of violence at ECHC. It is a cemetery. People that go in with anxiety issues and depression are not guaranteed to survive. Constitutional rights are being violated left and right. We have allowed this to happen. What are we waiting for?
OUR CHANCE TO IMPACT THE FUTURE continued compliance officer, Jesse Burnett; state legislature representatives, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Timothy Kennedy, Sean Ryan; representatives from Empire State Development Corp.; LP Ciminelli representatives, Kevin Schuler, senior vice-president and Stephanie Pennington, LP Ciminelli's contract compliance officer; Paul Brown, president of the Building Trades Unions; NYS Department of Labor representatives and Cesar Carbrea, to a meeting at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., 6-8 P.M. The interested and involved public is invited to this meeting. When it comes to finding out exactly who is responsible for the atrocious numbers or disparity figures coming out of the contract compliance piece, everyone is blaming the other guy. The Contract Compliance Review Committee has invited all of them to sit down with us, at the same time, so that we can stop pointing fingers and start working together to create a sufficient, viable and trained workforce, going forward, in our African American and Hispanic communities.
BLACK HISTORY: FORT PILLOW continued fared but little better. Their fort turned out to be a great slaughter pen.” A mass of frightened men, women and children fled to the river, hoping to swim for safety. While some rebels lined the bluff to fire down into them, others pursued them to the water’s edge. A Black private named George Shaw had just reached the riverbank when a Confederate stopped him. “Please don’t shoot me,” Shaw said. The rebel replied, “Damn you, you are fighting against your master,” raised his gun, and shot Shaw in the mouth. Among the others, “large numbers ran into the river,” Forrest reported, “and were shot and drowned. … The river was dyed with the blood of the slaughtered for 200 yards.” The attackers kept targeting Black troops but began accepting the surrender of White Unionists. (About 69 percent of White Unionists survived, compared to 35 percent of colored troops.) Thirty minutes had passed by the time Forrest and his officers were able to restore discipline and halt the massacre. Several Union witnesses, however, testified that rebels continued to hunt them throughout the night and into the next morning. Confederates, meanwhile, rifled their victims’ pockets, then looted the burning fort and village. Forrest himself and many other Confederates initially hailed the massacre as a propaganda victory. “It is hoped,” the general proclaimed in his post-battle report, “that these facts will demonstrate to the Northern people that negro soldiers cannot cope with Southerners.” Fort Pillow was, in fact, just one of several massacres that Confederates committed against Black soldiers that year. But instead the massacre only strengthened the Black troops resolve and determination to fight and avenge the slaughter with Black troops frequently going into battle shouting “Remember Fort Pillow!” and showing their enemies little mercy. Fort Pillow is now the site of a state park in Tennessee.
PARENT POWER IS WINNING continued All over the nation, Black folk are waking up and taking back our children. Have you heard of the Kamali Home School Cooperative? It’s one group, of many groups of parents who are removing their children from the schools in droves. This group is based in Harvey, Louisiana, where both fathers and mothers are teaching the grammar classes, the math classes, and, yes, the history classes that you won’t find in a school system bent on destroying the self esteem and positive self images of black children. Some have no degrees, and some have PhDs...but honestly, you can be blind, cripple, and crazy and get better outcomes than we’re getting from these schools. If interested, you can contact the National Black Home School Educators Association at (225)-778-0169, or you can “cast down your bucket right where you are.” Buffalo’s own legendary Nile Valley Schule pioneered the push we’re seeing now. Educational Facilitators Akil and Mariyama Ajamu have never stopped working for the independent education of our children. Contact the Masten Park Resource Center (The “Rafi”) to get their expertise. Have you seen the announcement of the seventh straight year of 100% graduation and college acceptance for Tim King’s Urban Prep Academy? Right there, in the middle of the manufactured mayhem of Chicago, our brothers have destroyed the lie...the excuse, the cop-out of “teachers” who claim they can’t teach children who are poor. Dr. Steve Perry’s Capital Prep and Jeffrey Canada’s Harlem Children’s Zone are shining examples of our awakening...of our power to take back the stewarding of our babies and make them excellent against the odds. For the brave souls who continue their tour of duty in Buffalo Public Schools, know that victory over a substandard, two-tiered educational system is within reach...inevitable, and unavoidable. Stay the course! Thank you Bryon J. McIntyre, Patricia Elliott, and former candidate Wendy Mistretta for taking on the additional work of campaigning. Thank you to everyone who supported them. Thank you, Sam Radford and the District Parent Coordinating Council for leadership and tenacity. Congratulations on another successful Parent Conference, and on the victory that’s already ours!
“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.” -Tao Te Ching
LEGAL NOTICE Knight Supplemental Summons SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 2015600493 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT LARGE OF WILLIETTA KNIGHT A/K/A WILLIETA WATSON, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; MARIETTA KNIGHT-BATES; WANDA KNIGHT-WILLIAMS A/K/A WANDA WILLIAMS; BUFFALO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY; CITIBANK, N.A.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 550 SUFFOLK STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14215 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer to the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. That this action is being amended to include WANDA KNIGHT-WILLIAMS A/K/A WANDA WILLIAMS as heir to the Estate of WILLIETTA KNIGHT A/K/A WILLIETA WATSON, deceased. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: OCTOBER 26, 2015 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 90.33 Block: 8 Lot: 8 NATURE AND OBJECT OF AC-
TION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. SHEILA A. DITULLIO, a Justice of the County Court of the State of N.Y., dated MARCH 25, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, together with the improvements thereon, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, briefly described as follows: being part of Lot Number 45, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company’s survey, bounded and described as follows: COMMENCING at a point in the westerly line of Suffolk street 35 feet south of the intersection of the westerly line of Suffolk street with the southerly line of Fennimore Avenue; thence westerly parallel with Fennimore Avenue 90 feet to the easterly line of Sublot Number 60, according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Number 982; thence southerly along the easterly line of said Lot Number 60, 35 feet; thence easterly parallel with Fennimore Avenue 90 feet to the westerly line of Suffolk Street; thence northerly along the westerly line of Suffolk Street to the place of beginning. Premises known as 550 SUFFOLK STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14215.
LEGAL NOTICE 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 10:00AM, premises known as 20 Easton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 90.65, BLOCK: 1, LOT: 35. Approximate amount of judgment $23,583.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#: 807433/2015. Michael Kuzma, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01069713-F02
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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 Fitzpatrick Supplemental SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 2015600545 STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE HOUSEHOLD FINANCE REALTY CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, Plaintiff, -vsTHE HEIRS AT LARGE OF CAROLYN FITZPATRICK, DECEASED, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintiff; PATRICIA WALKO; TERESA EYRING; MARY WALKO; JULIE WALKO; MICHAEL WALKO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 27 NICHOLAS DRIVE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14150 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. Your failure to appear or answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you, unless the Defendant obtained a bankruptcy discharge and such other or further relief as may be just and equitable. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer to the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. That this action is being amended to include THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF CAROLYN FITZPATRICK, DECEASED, AND PATRICIA WALKO, TERESA EYRING, MARY WALKO, JULIE WALKO AND MICHAEL WALKO AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN FITZPATRICK, DECEASED. That this action is also being amended to include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE as necessary parties to the action. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: DECEMBER 7, 2015 Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff
Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 Section: 53.45 Block: 3 Lot: 22 NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York as more particularly described in the Complaint herein. TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action. To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the HON. SHEILA A. DITULLIO, a Justice of the County Court of the State of N.Y., dated MARCH 25, 2016 and filed along with the supporting papers in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a Mortgage. The premises is described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Tonawanda, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number forth (40), Township twelve (12), Range eight (8) of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot Number fifty-two (52) as shown on map filed in Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Number 1732, being situate on the east side of Nicholas Drive North, being fifty (50) feet front and rear by one hundred twenty (120) feet in depth, commencing two hundred fifty-nine and eighty-five hundredths (259.85) feet north of Dreyer Avenue. Premises known as 27 NICHOLAS DRIVE, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14150.
LEGAL NOTICE RFP The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH) is issuing a Request for Proposals to provide Community Reintegration services for Long Stay Buffalo Psychiatric Center Patients. New York State Office of Mental Health is funding this RFP through the Erie County Department of Mental Health, RFP # 1622VF. Qualified agencies eligible to respond to this Request for Proposals must currently be contracted with the ECDMH and have experience with Inpatient Mental Health post discharge reintegration. The lead applicant who does not possess the experience with the target population may partner with one or more not for-profit providers who can demonstrate such experience. The RFP and associated forms can be obtained at: httpww://w2.erie.gov/purchasing/index.php?q=requests-proposals-amp-construction-bids. Responses must be received no later than on June 24, 2016, prior to 3 p.m., and submitted per specifications delineated within the RFP.
Job Hunting TIP Consider crafting, original, genuine thank you notes (one for each interviewer) the moment you get back to a computer, following the interview. The speed with which you send the notes, and the quality, will make an impact.
EM P LOY M EN T EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior Loan Administrator. Details for this position can be found at http://www.ci.buffalo.ny.us/Home/City_ Departments/BURA/EmploymentOpportunities or by emailing bura@city-buffalo.com. BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The BMHA is seeking experienced applicants for Assistant Executive Director to direct and oversee operations of a large scale public housing authority. Comprehensive knowledge in federal and state public housing management regulations, federal funding and financial analysis are essential. Competent knowledge of public housing software systems is preferred. For details visit www.bmhahousing.com. The BMHA is an equal opportunity employer.
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MAINTENANCE F/t position, Must have basic skills in electrical, plumbing, drywall and painting.Must have own tools and dependable transportation, possible live on site position for the qualified person. Please apply at 233 East Eagle St. Site Office Buffalo, NY 14204. E.O.E.
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Fruit Belt Advisory Council Community Meeting: 6 PM, Moot Senior Center, 292 High St.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. JOB FAIR:1-4 p.m., ECC North Campus 6205 Main Street, For info 270-4444. www.ecc.edu/ onestop
Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.
Regular Monthly Business Meeting for the Charter School of Inquiry Board of Trustees: 4:45 pm, 404 Edison Street. Call 716-833-3250 or email info@csicharter.org for info. The public is invited.
“Police and the Use of Force: Perception vs. Reality” : 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, One Lafayette Square in downtown Buffalo. Job and Health Fair: Hosted by Roswell Park in collaboration with BUILD Of Buffalo, 4-6 p.m., The Dorothy J. Collier Center, 118 East Utica Street. City of Buffalo Weatherization & Emergency Home Repair Programs Available. North Buffalo Community Center 203 Sanders Rd. 6-8pm 832-1010. Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20. The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348. Line Dance Fitness For Seniors: Hustle For Health at the Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St 11am - 12pm age 50+ FREE 716 832 -1010 www. HustleForHealth.com see you at the events!
Friday May 27 Spades Tournament at the Humboldt Inn 7 - 11pm cash prizes and food served. For more info 716.472.8293 or 704.954.4711. Saturday May 28 FREE Couponing Class : Niagara Branch Library, 280 Porter Ave., Noon - 2PM. Free. Dr. Charles L. Anderson Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue; 10am Run/Walk Registration; 11 a.m. Run/Walk. The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Jabberwock Extravaganza 2016 at the Adam’s Mark hotel.
JUNE Wednesday June 1 The EOC and BETC 2nd annual HealthCare Job Fair: 10 a.m.-1p.m.EOC Conference Center, 555 Ellicott Street.
The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 885-6348. Line Dance Fitness For Seniors: Hustle For Health at the Gloria J Parks Community Center 3242 Main St 11am - 12pm age 50+ FREE 716 832 -1010 www.HustleForHealth.com Thursday June 2 Contract Compliance Review Committee : Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., 6-8 P.M. The public is invited attend. (SEE LEGISLATOR’S GRANT’S COLUMN PAGE 11) Friday June 3 William-Emslie YMCA’s first Annual Zumbathon® : 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the William-Emslie Y , 585 William Street. $12 . Saturday June 4 Rhythms Café’ Grand Opening: 1380 Jefferson Ave 11a.m. and the public is invited . Boys Scouts Troop #139 – Eagle Scout Project Community Health Fair: 10 a.m. – 2 pm. St. Martin Village – 564 Dodge Street.
Wednesday June 8 Academy of Choice Information Session: Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St., 6 p.m. Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20.
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