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Community organizations and community activists have called for an accounting of why the minority hiring goals for construction of the Solar City plant has been reduced from 25% to 15% . Concerned citizens are invited to join the rally for inclusion, fairness and jobs on Friday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Solar City facility, 1341 South Park Avenue. PG. 3

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White Supremacy a Greater Threat to US Than Extremists of the PG. 4 Muslim Faith REGIONAL Buffalo, Rochester Finalize Travel Plans for “Justice or Else” Commemoration of the Million Man March in Washington D.C. PG.3

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Reflections On Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order Calling For A Special Prosecutor: Scope Too Limited By Reverend Lewis Stewart Reverend Lewis Stewart of Rochester says the scope of Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, which he signed a few months ago, calling for a Special Prosecutor in cases where law enforcement officers are involved in the death of civilians, “too limited.” Reverend Stewart is President of the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York .

ecently, Governor Cuomo, through an Executive Order, granted authority to the N.Y. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to appoint a Special Prosecutor to investigate incidents of killings by the police of unarmed civilians. The United Christian Leadership Ministry’s stance is that the scope of the Executive Order is too limited. The Executive Order should also include independent investigations into allegations of incidents of police use of excessive force as well as racial profiling. Presently, in Rochester City Courts two separate cases are being heard by two city Rev. Stewart court judges involving young Black males who were arrested on trumped up charges. They were threatened, harassed and physically pushed around by the same police officer. This officer has wasted taxpayers money. This same police officer continues to racially profile, threaten and sometimes assault young Black men. He is not called to account for his racist behavior unbefitting an officer of the law. His abhorrent practices are persistent, consistent and pervasive. He and others of his ilk have not been corrected by the police department . The District Attorney has not indicted him or others because of the very nature of their common interest in collaborating with these officers to build their cases . Although these cases, proceedings from these police officers, are based on misrepresentation of the facts, lies and distortions. The District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York criticized the Governor’s Executive Order using such statements as “gravely flawed” and that “…district attorneys have far more experience and resources in dealing with these cases than either the governor or the attorney general.” If that is the case, then why is it that in the City of Rochester, no police officer has ever been indicted for the murders of unarmed civilians? Why is it that most police officers in New York State are never indicted by the grand jury system? Why has no police officer who racially profiles ever been fired for engaging in racial profiling? Instead they are rewarded for official lawlessness by keeping their jobs, which sends a signal that their behavior is approved of. It is lawlessness but pressed and uniformed lawlessness; wearing a badge but lawless ; armed with a weapon but lawless. The judicial system does not work for people of color for it is seriously flawed and based on the false assumption that all Black males are criminals . There certainly is a “Crisis of Confidence in the Criminal Justice System.” White criminals are treated in a more humane manner than alleged Black criminals. District attorneys suggest shorter sentences for Whites than Blacks. Judges tend to impose harsher sentences on Blacks and are more lenient with Whites. So whoever said justice is blind in America was certainly not blind to the issue of race in America; people of color just do not count. For in America justice is not blind but harsh and brutal for a person of color. Mind you, we are not unaware of the violence and murders committed in the city, and those who murder should be arrested, tried and convicted, but everyone should be treated with fairness and justice. United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York supports and applauds the Governor’s Executive Order but the scope is too limited. It must include incidences of police brutality to be investigated by the State Attorney General’s Office. We call upon our N.Y. State Delegation to transform the Governor’s Executive Order into legislation. If we are to rebuild trust and have confidence in the judicial system then this process must readily take place and we must observe with the open eyes the cancer incubating institutional racism and excise it from a supposedly free and democratic society.

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AroundTown *The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its chartering at two special events at Rochester City Hall on October 9: the first from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will include a tour of City Hall. A special 50th Anniversary celebration reception at City Hall that evening will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.

*UNITE Rochester Court Academy, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6:30-9 p.m., Asbury First UMC Gathering Center, 1040 East Avenue. Free to attend. RSVP by Oct. at tdonaher@ monroecounty.gov or by calling (585)753-4531. *Thursday Throwdown 2 Live PRO/AM Boxing, Oct. 8; Radisson Hotel Grand Ballroom, 120 East Main St. For additional info (585) 3300273 or visit www.prettygirlpromo.com

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*Organizations and individuals who desire to join in developing a “Martin Luther King Conference on Black on Black Violence, Justice, and Structural Racism: Finding Real Solutions” are invited to a Planning Committee meeting on October 17 at 1p.m. at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church 121 North Fitzhugh St. The Conference is scheduled for Saturday January16, 2016 at 200 Genesee St., Wilson Academy.

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Retirement Celebration for Justice Sconiers A retirement celebration for Honorable H. Sconiers, Appellate Division 4th Department, New York State Supreme Court, will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 6 PM at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo 2 Fountain Plaza. Tickets are $60 per person. For more information please call Cecelia Henderson at (716)688-4292.

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. Hosted by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo., the clinic will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant. Thursday Oct. 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 , Any questions call Marshall at WNY COSH @ (716) 833-5416

Weatherization Assistance Funds Available Ellicott District Community Development, Inc. ( EDCD) is currently accepting applications for the City of Buffalo’s Weatherization Assistance Program for income eligible owner- occupants. Program funds, up to $5,000 per structure are available to weatherize homes. For more information, contact EDCD at 856-3262 Monday – Friday between 9 a.m. – 4.p.m.

Are you a home owner and senior citizen? Have your tax bills been stressing out your household budget? You can ease your mind and pocketbook by attending a FREE seminar about Senior Citizens and the Enhanced Star Exemption Program on Thursday, October 15, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 3242 Main Street on the corner of Heath Street. Martin Kennedy of the City of Buffalo’s Department of Assessment and Taxation will lead an interactive discussion on how senior citizens can ensure that they save money on their property tax bill. New applicants for this program will be advised on all the requirements to apply. Current members of the Enhanced Start Exemption Program can renew with the program at this meeting. For a list of documents to bring to the meeting to fill out the application, please call City Hall at 851-4374. For more information and to reserve a seat, call the Gloria J. Parks Community Center at 832-1010 ext. 206.

FLARE Offers Homeowners Assistance Program The Fillmore Leroy Area Residents, Inc. is currently accepting applications for the City of Buffalo’s Emergency Assistance Program, Weatherization Program and Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program. FLARE is also implementing a Target/ Focus Streets Loan Program for homeowners residing on Leroy ( 190-500), Jewett ( 25282), Rodney (21-331), Victoria (1-205) and Wakefield (1-238) to assist with housing rehabilitation. The programs are designed to encourage and promote homeownership and home maintenance. For program information contact FLARE Inc. at 716 838-6741, Monday – Friday from 9 – 5 p.m.

here will be a protest and call to action rally, Friday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. at the Solar City Manufacturing Plant, 1341 So. Park Avenue (near Bailey Ave.) to get answers to why the minority hiring goals were decreased from 25% to 15% without public notification or

input. This rally for inclusion, fairness and jobs will take place despite Monday’s press conference called by Mayor Byron Brown, who shared data which said that minorities have done 16.2% of the work on the site from the start of construction in May 2014 through July of this year, “exceeding the workforce diversity targets” set for the $900 million solar panel factory.When complete, Solar City will be the biggest solar panel plant in the Western Hemisphere when it reaches full production during early 2017. Charley H. Fisher, president of the BUILD of Buffalo organization and one of the organizers of Friday’s rally, expressed skepticism about the numbers released by the mayor. He said he is seeking “hard proof” of the numbers and value of the contracts. “The devil is in the details” he maintained “I want to see the number of Black businesses that participated and the dollar amounts.” Legislator Betty Jean Grant, another sponsor of the protest, said that the release of the recent data would not effect their plans, and that the rally will go on as scheduled. She also said she would like to see more details and specifics, i.e., how many of the workers were African American or Hispanic. The protest rally and call to action is being sponsored by, B.U.I.L.D. of Buffalo, We Are Women Warriors, UNIA, Puerto-Rican Committee for Community Justice, Niagara Frontier Movement for the Advocacy of African Americans Rights, AIDS Education, Information & Support Services (AEISS), Buffalo Anti-Racism Coalition & Pastor George Nicholas, Charley H. Fisher, Alberto O. Cappas and a host of block club leaders and community activists. For more information contact Charley H. Fisher at (716) 650-8889 or Betty Jean Grant at (716) 602-5877.

Buffalo, Rochester Finalize Travel Plans for “Justice or Else” Commemoration of the Million Man March In Buffalo contact: 716-348-1426 or Visit noibuffalo at Facebook for information on registration and round trip bus tickets to Washington D.C. on 10.10.15. In Rochester call 585-820-3973.

n just several days, on October 10, 2015, on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, The Creator has once again blessed the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to issue a call for Justice or Else!" This mobilization is an inclusive effort that transcends political, socioeconomic, religious, cultural and ethnic differences or divisions. We are calling on all to participate in the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March on the theme of "Justice Or Else." This is a national movement that is calling on all concerned groups and individuals to gather again in Washington, D.C. Please go to www.justiceorelse.com for more details or call your local mosque or study group or Local Organizing Committee. There have been too many killings of unarmed Blacks by law enforcement, increasing over the past several years and in too many cases, there have been no arrests and no indictments. We have seen too many cases of Black on Black killing and crime, but in these cases there are, usually arrests and prosecution of individuals. It is an extreme outrage, and betrayal of public trust, for law enforcement to kill our women, our youth, and our men, and call it justifiable! All concerned must stand in unity to address Black on Black shootings and killings, which show lack of love, appreciation, and value of Black life. Other people won't value Black life, if we don't. We must also stand strong and in unity for justice for Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Trayvon Martin, Rekia Boyd, Tamir Rice, Aiyana Jones, Fredde Gray, Oscar Grant, Eric Harris...and countless Sisters from Mosque #23 sold dinners last Saturday to help raise funds for the trip. others who have been killed by police. Visit the www.justiceorelse.com website for more information on memorabilia, promotions, etc. and to see all the support garnered for the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, who is leading this historic demand for justice.(Submitted by Sister Maryam, Mosque #23)

African Presence in Ancient Mexico The Olmecs were an ancient civilization in the Americas. Researchers such as Rashidi, Ivan Van Sertima and Alexander Von Wuthenau have discovered and shared evidence showing that the original inhabitants of Mexico were of African descent. The Olmecs were no different from people found in the Mende regions of West Africa. Best known for carving the colossal stone heads that date back to 1100 B.C., more evidence of their existence before European explorers has been found. The Olmecs built pyramid-like structures made of mud in Mexico. They were also very artistic and created terracotta art that displayed common activities like pottery-making and wrestling. To add to their achievements, the Olmec people developed a calendar system around 3100 B.C.

DID YOU KNOW? Dorothy Layne McIntyre (b. Jan. 27, 1917)

At 22 years-old, Layne McIntyre became the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license under the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA). She ended up going into aircraft mechanics at the Baltimore War Production school.

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Report: White Supremacy a Greater Threat to US Than Extremists of the Muslim Faith Statistics show that domestic extremists who are not of the Muslim faith are more of a threat to America. Despite what Donald Trump and many other politicians have told you, the major threat to America isn’t Muslim extremism. In fact, statistics show that the real danger lies with domestic extremists who aren’t of the Muslim faith. The New York Times reported back in June that since Sept. 11, 2001, almost twice as many people have died at the hands of White supremacists and other non-Muslim extremists than by radical Muslims. Using data compiled by New America, a Washington Research center, a study found that 48 people have been killed by extremists who are not Muslim—including the mass killings in Charleston, S.C.—compared to the 26 by self-proclaimed jihadists. However, this does not factor in he recent tragic shooting or less publicized incidents like the Las Vegas couple who murdered two police officers and left a Swastika on one of the bodies.These stats reveal a vast difference between public perception and the number of actual cases in which Muslim extremists have claimed American lives. So why aren’t more people outraged about domestic terrorists? Because then we’d have to admit that White supremacy is still a problem. “There’s an acceptance now of the idea that the threat from jihadi terrorism in the United States has been overblown,” Dr. John G. Horgan, who studies terrorism at the University of Massachusetts said. “And there’s a belief that the threat of rightwing, antigovernment violence has been underestimated.”

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Doctors Without Borders Call U.S. Airstrike that Hit Hospital a “War Crime”

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said this week in a statement, “The U.S. government has admitted that it was their airstrike that hit our hospital in Kunduz and killed 22 patients and MSF staff (Oct. 3). Their description of the attack keeps changing – from collateral damage, to a tragic incident, to now attempting to pass responsibility to the Afghanistan government. The reality is the U.S. dropped those bombs. The U.S. hit a huge hospital full of wounded patients and MSF staff.” Gen. John Campbell, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, said most recently that Afghan forces who were under attack by the Taliban requested the U.S. airstrikes that hit the hospital run by Doctors Without Borders. The organization has demanded an independent investigation into the deadly airstrike “under the clear presumption that a war crime has been committed,” calling the U.S. military’s announcement that it would formally investigate “wholly insufficient.”There are currently 9,800 U.S. troops serving as “trainers in Afghanistan who are not “directly” fighting the Taliban.

“Hands Up, Don’t Tase!”

The Zephyrhills, Fla., police chief announced Friday that he has fired an officer after observing body-cam footage of him Tasering a Black man whose hands were raised in surrender as he stood inside the door of his home, according to the Tampa Bay Times.Calling it the “right thing,” Tim Claussen was fired over the Sept. 9 incident involving 42-year-old Lester Brown. In the video, the officer can be heard ordering the man to step through the door while Claussen points a Taser at him, the report says. After Brown, whose hands were still raised, questioned the officer about what was going on, Claussen became impatient and fired his weapon, hitting Brown in the abdomen. “Come outside now,” the officer can be heard saying, “or you’re about to get tased. This is the last time.... “You just made it a lot worse on yourself, Mr. Brown.”

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Phi Beta Sigma D.C. Headquarters Serves as National Mobilization Headquarters for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March Washington D.C… In a move symbolic of its commitment of service to humanity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. International President, Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. turned over the keys to the office space in the community service organization’s headquarters to dr. Benjamin F. Chavis to serve as the National Mobilization Headquarters for the 20th Anniversary Million Man March. In 1995, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s international corporate offices served as the official headquarters for the inaugural Million Man March. Twenty years later, Dr. Chavis, a member of Phi Beta Sigma, is proudly returning to the fraternity’s headquarters at 145 Kennedy Street NW, Washington D.C. to assist with organizing the historic gathering. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 10th 2015, “Justice or Else!” the 20th Anniversary Million Man March will focus on “justice” for individuals of every ethnic background. “We are once again proud to announce our commitment to the Million Man March. Twenty years ago, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. stepped forward and offered our headquarters as the staging location for the historic march,” said Jonathan A Mason, Sr. “ Today, we celebrate the march’s milestones and reinforce our ‘I Am My Brothers Keeper’ initiative, as we wholeheartedly support the Million Man March 20 years later,” Mason enthusiastically added. (In addition to his connection to the Masten Jazz Festival, the Million Man March (MMM) anniversary makes Buffalo’s Darrell Peebles proud as a standing member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. In 1995, he was the Eastern Region Director of Publicity, and had responsibility for reporting on this event for the Eastern Seaboard, which gave the MMM even more meaning.)

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Breakfast Event to Address Milestones in the Making: Prostate Cancer Learn More About “Toxic Relationships” Alzheimer’s Disease Survivor Shares His Cancer Journey On Saturday, October 10 from 9am-12noon at Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave, Women Against Violence Everywhere (W.A.V.E) in collaboration with ELIM Community Corp, presents the breakfast symposium “You Dont Know My Story” addressing “Toxic Relationships” between male and females. Come hear the stories of women who have found themselves in such relationships and how they were able to get out. The goal is to have those who attend, and are in a “toxic” relationship, to be able to recognize it for what it is, and to be inspired to get help and when necessary leave if they determine they are in a toxic relationship.“If we want to help reduce youth violence, we need to address the issues of the parents as well.” Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for ages 13 and younger. For tickets and more information email Marilyn at Marilynstvc@ gmail.com or call 716-848-0515.

“KNOWING WHEN TO STOP, YOU CAN AVOID ANY DANGER...” -TAO TE CHING

ichard Satterwhite doesn’t have any trouble remembering dates. Among those that will stay with him: Sept. 6, Oct. 24, and Dec. 14. These are the dates that Satterwhite associates with milestones in his experience with prostate cancer.

Eight years ago, on Sept. 6, Satterwhite received the news that he had prostate cancer. Although the diagnosis was unexpected, Satterwhite did have one sign that something was amiss. It was a television infomercial for a prostate medication, which ticked off symptoms of an enlarged prostate — age and difficulty with urination — that made Satterwhite, then 44, think of his own recent urination problems, and sent him to make an appointment with his doctor. Satterwhite’s examination with his doctor included collecting a small blood sample to check levels of prostatespecific antigen (PSA) in his

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Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects our community during an information session on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Frank Merriweather Library. Alzheimer’s association experts will be present. Call the Confidential Helpline at 1-800272-3900 24 Hr. Confidential Helpline for answers.

blood, which can indicate cancer may be present. His PSA level was highly elevated and he was referred to an urologist. Another PSA test ordered by the urologist confirmed elevated PSA levels and Satterwhite underwent a biopsy. Cancer was found in his prostate. “There’s an expression, ‘having the wind sucked out of your sails’, which was exactly how I felt upon receiving the news that cancer had been found in my body,” says Satterwhite. “I still remember walking out of the doctor’s office to tell my wife the news and seeing the look of helplessness that flashed across her face. I thought about talking to our kids and my mother. I remembered my father, who passed away some 15 years before from ALS, commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. I thought about how my life changed in an instant. I think I experienced every emotion my body could mus-

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ter that day and I kept most of them to myself, in an attempt to be strong for my family.” Two of those emotions were anger, and then determination to not let this ‘cancer thing’ beat him. After consulting with the experts at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), Satterwhite decided that in his case, and at his age, having his prostate removed, an operation called radical prostatectomy, would be the best option for him. “As cliché as it may sound, if Sept. 6, 2007 was the ‘day my life changed forever,’ then Oct. 24, 2007 was the ‘first day of the rest of my life,’” Satterwhite says about the day of his operation. “In my opinion, I made the right decision for my cancer treatment based on all the information provided to me. I would advise any man who may find themselves in the same circumstances as me, to take control of your life, learn the facts, talk to your doctor, and don’t give up.” Which brings up that last date: Dec. 14, 2007. That’s the day Satterwhite was told he was cancer free. “Here we are more than seven years later and I’m still cancer free,” he says, and proactive in the cancer community. Satterwhite is a patient navigator for Roswell Park’s Urology Department, helping guide patients diagnosed with prostate cancer through the treatment process. He Continued Page 13

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Red is the vitamin A or beta-carotene foods and the rule is the redder the better. Red is for warmth, energy, strength, courage, vitality and helps us get in touch with our basic life-force energy. Depression can be lessened with extra red plant foods. This color is thought to maintain a healthy heart, aid memory function, lower the risk of some cancers, and promote urinary tract health. Red colored foods helps boost energy, helps combat tiredness and as it strengthens the blood, is used In the treatment of anemia and helps fight infection. Red fruits and vegetables can regenerate depleted energy and build up the immune system. A list of red foods include red peppers (an excellent source of vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin K, folic acid and iron), red onions (contains vitamin C, iron, calcium, folic acid, and add fiber to your diet – onions also thin the blood, lower cholesterol and offer some protection against stomach cancer). Other red foods: Aduki beans, kidney beans, radishes, red cabbage, red chilies, red lentils and red potatoes; cherries, cranberries, raspberries, red apples, red currants, red grapes, red plums, rhubarb, strawberries and watermelon; red colored herbs include cayenne and hibiscus. DID YOU KNOW…It is best to cook in stainless steel or cast iron pots and pans. Its also good to try to use as much wood as possible because wood relates to the liver and gallbladder..

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Spiritual Warfare Conference A Spiritual Warfare Conference, “Setting The Captive Free,” will be held Oct. 22-2 4 at the Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church St. Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Conference guests include Dr. Rebecca Brown of Clinton, Arizona; Pastor Alberto Deleon of North Star Christian Fellowship, Buffalo; Apostle Eric Von Copeland of San Antonio, Texas; and Psalmist Brian Sharp, Guest Worship Leader, Greer, South Carolina. Conference hosts include Evangelist Tracy Hunt, Prophetess Wanda Core and Prophetess Jazzie Myree. For more information call (716) 308-2584, (716) 247-3276 or (716) 361-2509. The event is being presented by TYMM Ministries.

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Humboldt Parkway Family Day! We invite the community to share in a blessed and joyous celebration of the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church 14th Annual Family Day! The celebration will begin on Saturday, October 10, with our Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. Please join us to be fed both spiritually and physically. On Sunday October 11 at the 11 a.m. Family Day Worship service our own beloved Revered Robert Jackson will bless us with the preached word. The Family Day Celebration will culminate at 4 p.m. with a gala banquet at the New Golden Nugget located at 2046 Fillmore Ave. Please call Michelle Palmer at the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church 896-4363 for more information. Reverend John T. Hilliard is the Pastor of the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church located at 790 Humboldt Parkway at Woodlawn.

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Bethesda W.H.I.C. Holy Convocation to Feature Outstanding Presenters! Bethesda World Harvest International Church will host its annual Holy Convocation October 11-15 at the church, 1365 Main Street. Hosted by Bishop Michael A. Badger and First Lady Joyce Badger, the theme is “Heal Our Land” (see their ad this page) and will feature:

Dr. Mike and Dee Dee Freeman Oct 14 at 12 noon and 7 pm: Dr. Michael Freeman is one of most sought after teachers in the Body of Christ. The demands on his profound un-

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derstanding of the Word, has him traveling throughout the nation as well as around the world. He is the founder of Spirit of Faith Christian Center, Temple Hills, MD, He and his wife DeeDee, have also started a ministry that ministers specifically to the covenant of marriage, which is appropriately called “Marriage Made Easy Travis Greene (Recording Artist): Travis Greene has spent the past decade serving as youth pastor, worship director, and national recording artist. He also writes and produces multiple genres of music. Travis is set to release his new album this fall. His latest single “Intentional” is currently on radio. He passionately uses his gift as a tool to help, heal and bring positive change to the lives of God’s people.

Pastor Brian Holmes Oct 11-13: Pastor Brian speaks all over the world on healing the broken soul, life transformation, personal development, leadership, and organizational excellence. He is the author of ‘The Ties That Bind,’ a book that has now reached multiple nations, and has impacted the lives of thousands of people. He is the founder and President of Strategic Living Institute, Brian A. Holmes Ministries, Inc. Prophet Jean Domoraud Oct. 15: Prophet Jean of Lakeland, Fla. ministers powerful teaching of the Gospel and the Word of God demonstrated by signs, wonders, healing and deliverance. He operates under unusual prophetic anointing through the word of knowledge.

“Hattitude 2015”: It’s About Women’s Health & Well Being! “Filling a vital need in Western New York for program management & coordination, and health education programs aimed specifically at diverse cultures in the Western New York area, is what we have done for more than 15 years,” said Catherine J. Lewis, CEO of LEWAC Associates of WNY, Inc. (Lasting Education for Women, Adults, and Children) Catherine Lewis The 2015 jazz brunch and learn event will take place on Sunday, October 18 from 1 – 3:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo. The theme is “Hats with an attitude-Hattitude!” The event will offer women an opportunity to wear and show off their favorite hats while empowering women to make their health a priority. The Hattitude 2015 keynote speaker is Cemile Nurdan Ozturk, M.D. Newly relocated to Buffalo. Dr. Ozturk is on staff at Roswell Park. Her focus is plastic and reconstructive breast surgery. LEWAC will honor GBUAHN – Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network with its “2015 Health Matters” Award. GBUAHN has clearly demonstrated its commitment to the Western New York community. Hattitude 2015 is sponsored in part by: GBUAHN – Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York; Independent Health, and M&T Bank. Funds raised will benefit LEWAC’s inter-city breast cancer outreach program. For more information and or to secure vending space call (716)392-0853 or go to www. lewac.org or email Catherine@ lewac.org

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Drea D’Nur Concert Tears the Roof off The Tralf !

rriving at the Tralf for the Buffalo Vibe City Alive concert, I knew I was in for a special night. Local musical artist Drea D’Nur was set to perform, accompanied by phenomenal national and local musical artists. As I looked around I could feel the electricity in the air as people filled the room and took their seats. Quietly family, friends and supporters of all ages, from around the globe waited with anticipation. Among them were her parents and grandparents-- all knowing they would be in for an exceptional evening with Drea. The recording artist earlier explained that the show would be historical in that it was the first time that the bands JFT and TRIIINITY, featuring Kenny Hawkins and Hayden Fogle all played together at the same time on the Tralf stage. “ I promote unity of the arts at my shows. My vision is about reminding us of our purpose in God and uplifting hurting people and inspiring us to see a worthy and necessary contribution to the Universe within ourselves,” declared Drea. And what a moment it was! When Drea D’Nur walked onto the stage into the bright lights before us dressed in her regal finest, she took command and proceeded to belt out one song after the other; the sound was exclusively, exceptionally Drea. There is no one who can sing soulful classics like this talented young artist. Drea has her own signature, it is Love=Light! “She killed it!” said one fan in the audience as she listened, sang and shouted with the crowd to Drea’s renditions of “It’s a Man’s World” by James Brown, “Purple Rain” by Prince and “I’d Rather go Blind” by Etta James. Well received, anointed and reflecting her joy and pain, Drea definitely took us higher. She unveiled many of her new songs to the audience. Transparent and vulnerable, she shared life lessons, giggled with joy about family and friends then produced a force of energy that literally tore the roof off the downtown entertainment center. The excitement and artistic/musical mastery, combined with sheer genius shared by all the musicians, made it a memorable night.Blues guitarist phenomenon 15 year old Hayden Fogle didn’t miss a bluesy beat. All the musicians accompanying Drea provided rocket fuel for the evening. The JFT BAND with Jerry Livingston, Carl “Flute” Johnson, and Toney Rhodes played on such a high level we all had to stand on our feet. The TRIIINITY BAND: Daniel Powell, Rod “Hot Rod” Bonner, Brandon Sherman-Josey with special guest Kenny Hawkins took us there too! Lord Have Mercy! We all wanted to dance and we did! We were a part of a unifying experience that night—and we watched as Drea produced harmony and joy like only a conductor could, with all the elements at her disposal. “My goal is that through the art of music and visual production, I may build a platform and become a resource for my community, leaving a legacy for my 5 children.” Drea D’Nur is a full time mother and music artist. But she is also a producer and she says she is committed to the most honest and free expression of what is in her soul. She states that

*The Legendary Howard Hewett, Two Sensational Shows October 10th and 11th. Advance Tickets $40 Doors open at 6 pm General Admission. The Groove Lounge Cafe, 1210 Broadway at Lathrop. For more info: 716-939-3149 *Buffalo’s Process and the Do Rags Hall of Fame Inductees 2015 Celebration, Friday, Oct. 9 @ 8 p.m., the Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore. Tickets $35 at Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry St. *Back by Popular Demand, “How I Got Over,” directed and written by Paulette D. Harris, on stage now thru October 11, African American Cultural Center’s Paul Robeson Theatre, 350 Masten Ave. featuring some of Buffalo’s fabulous gospel singers celebrating the life and music of beloved oldies but goodies gospel songs. Call 884-2013 or e-mail us at paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@gmail.com

From the top, Drea at the mic; (middle) grooving with Hayden and (above) feeling the spirit of master dancer Robin Hibbert.

each show, song and video is an inspirational experience. A sneak preview of her upcoming music video BREAK ME DOWN, New EP release, was shown to a mesmerized, appreciative audience. The video was followed by a powContinued Page 9

Drea (far left) with the band and one of the awesome dancers.

*Buffalo Opera Unlimited presents a Salute to Duke Ellington, Saturday, Oct.10 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 11 2:30 p.m.,710 Main Theatre Tickets $30 regular, $25 seniors, $10 students available at Shea’s Box Office and online www.ticketmaster.com

*MIKE EPPS - The Real Deal Tour with Bruce Bruce; Shea’s Theatre, Sat. October 10 @7 PM; Ticket prices $102, $78, $58, $49. *The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Shea’s Buffalo Theatre, Friday, Oct. 16 @ 8 p.m. Tickets $25- $45 available at Shea’s Ticket Office, ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745000 (for student discount info refer to sheas.org). THE JACKSONS! November 21 at 8 p.m. at the UB Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at the Center Box Office 10am-6pm and tickets.com For more info call 645-2787. www.ubcfa. org

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Drea and Her Back up Singers: S.A.S.: Staci Halton, Angel Baker, Sheree Halton Wilbert.

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erful dance finale presentation lead by Master Dancer Robin Hibbert and Megan Rakeepile. Featured dancers include Deja Chapman, Kesi Akono, and Jai Robinson and many others. Directed by Wale Olaiya the video is very powerful and portrays what is central to her heart…overcoming. “In this video through music and film the community came together to help me portray our peoples spirit of resilience through dance and retelling of tragic events.” -Drea “Knowing the depths of my own pain helps me to be aware of the pain of others. The pain of our people that often hinders us from resuming our original reign as divine royalty, owners, and lovers.I live to remind us of our Maker!” THE NUR EP will be released on October 23 along with the music video for BREAK ME DOWN. All Photos Credit: Nathyia Jackson of Media World Order Photography

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Who ‘Discovered’ Columbus? Myths and Lies Revisited

enerations of Americans grew up learning that Christopher Columbus discovered the New World. But scholar Ivan Van Sertima, in his book, They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles between the continents; and the diaries, journals, and oral accounts of the explorers themselves, Van Sertima builds a pyramid of evidence to support his claim of an African presence in the New World centuries before Columbus. DNA evidence has also found that Polynesians settled in South America before Columbus traveled to the New World.

There’s also the very real fact that when Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492, more than 100 million people inhabited the New World. G. Rebecca Dobbs wrote in her essay “Why We Should Abolish Columbus Day” that to suggest that Columbus discovered America is to suggest that those who inhabited the Americas are nonentities. Dobbs argues: “How can anyone discover a place which tens of millions already know about? To assert that this can be done is to say that those inhabitants are not human. And in fact this is exactly the attitude many Europeans…displayed toward indigenous Americans. We know, of course, that this is not true, but to perpetuate the idea of a Columbian discovery is to continue to assign a non-human status to those 145 million people and their descendants.” Not only didn’t Columbus discover the Americas, he also didn’t popularize the idea

that the earth was round. The educated Europeans of Columbus’ day widely acknowledged that the earth was not flat, contrary to reports. Given that Columbus neither discovered the New World nor dispelled the flat earth myth, opponents to the Columbus observance question why the federal government has set aside a day in the explorer’s honor. Columbus’ Impact on Indigenous Peoples

The main reason Columbus Day draws opposition is because of how the explorer’s arrival to the New World affected indigenous peoples. European settlers not only introduced new diseases to the Americas that wiped out scores of Native peoples but also warfare, colonization, slavery and torture. In light of this, the American Indian Movement (AIM) has called on the federal government to stop observances of Columbus Day. AIM likened Columbus Day celebrations in the U.S. to the German people establishing a holiday to celebrate Adolf Hitler with parades and festivals in Jewish communities. According to AIM: “Columbus was the beginning of the American holocaust, ethnic cleansing characterized by murder, torture, raping, pillaging, robbery, slavery, kidnapping, and forced removals of Indian people from their homelands. …We say that to celebrate the legacy of this murderer is an affront to all Indian peoples, and others who truly understand this history.”

Christopher Columbus Monday in October, the same day as the federally recognized Columbus Day.Tribal members and other supporters say the move recognizes the rich history of people who have inhabited the area for centuries. "This action will allow us to bring into current present day our valuable and rich history, and it's there for future generations to learn," said Fawn Sharp, president of the Quinault Nation, a tribe on the Olympic Peninsula, who is also president of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians. "Nobody discovered Seattle, Washington," she said to a round of applause. Since 1990 the state of South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day in lieu of Columbus Day to honor its residents of indigenous heritage. South Dakota has a Native population of 8.8 percent, according to 2010 census figures. In Hawaii, Discoverers’ Day is celebrated rather than Columbus Day. Discoverers’ Day pays homage to the Polynesian explorers who sailed to the New World. The city of Berkeley, Calif, also doesn’t celebrate Columbus Day, instead recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day since 1992.

Building Future Leaders Conference Set On Saturday, October 10, Buffalo parents, teachers, and community members will join together with Citizen Action, the Alliance for Quality Education, and the Buffalo Public Schools to address the grassroots effort to keep children safe and in school at the Building Future Leaders Conference. The Jitu Brown Building Future Leaders Conference will focus on evidence-based, provento-work strategies for reducing absenteeism including implementation of meaningful parent and family engagement, community schools, and restorative justice practices.Participants will hear from two engaging speakers. Hedy Chang, the Director of the National Organization, Attendance Works, will offer tools to help keep students in school. Jitu Brown, the National Director of the Journey for Justice Alliance, will speak to everyone about the importance of family engagement. There will also be workshops throughout Hedy Chang the day on topics such as:increasing attendance; alternatives to suspensions and restorative justice; community school; special education and many more. The Building Future Leaders Conference will take place on Saturday, October 10th from 9AM to 4 p.m. at West Hertel Academy at 489 Hertel Avenue. Lunch and childcare will be provided and the conference is free, but registration is required, so be sure to visit this website: www.ppefny.org/leaders

Sankofa Collective to Host First Annual Gala: Awardees Announced The First Sankofa Heritage and Trust Collective Legacy Gala will be held Saturday October 10 at AcQua’s, 2194 Niagara Street. The Gala begins with a 6 p.m. cocktail hour and promptly seating guests at 6:45 p.m. The evening’s theme is “An Evening At The Savoy Ballroom” and attire is 1920’s or Black Tie. The event will include the introduction and presentation of the Legacy Honors, live entertainment by the All Star Band and dancing with DJ Papa Trini. The Sankofa Heritage Trust & Collective is a new multicultural organization who’s vision is to continue the preservation of the arts, history and culture of the African American Afro-Caribbean and Latino communities. The Collective’s mission will be to establish a premiere multicultural center in Buffalo. The Sankofa Legacy award identifies selfless individual who are working behind the scenes educating and promoting our community, the arts, history and culture throughout Buffalo and Western New York. THE 2015 SANKOFA AWARD will be presented to: Ms. Carrone E. Crump - Sankofa in Volunteer Service for Cultural Awareness; Mrs. Sheila L. Brown- Communications; Mr. Robert Traynham Coles - Architecture; Dr. Hal D. Payne - Education in Art and Culture; Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes - Preservation of the Arts, History & Culture through Public Service; and The Challenger Community News, Ms. Alnisa Banks, Editor & Publisher, Sankofa in Journalism. THE CORNERSTONE AWARDEES include: The African American Cultural Center, Inc. - Ms. Agnes Bain; The Uncrowned Community Builders, Inc. , Dr. Peggy Brooks Bertram and Dr. Barbara Seals Nevergold; The Buffalo Branch of the NAACP In Recognition of their 100th Anniversary, Mr. Frank Mesiah, President; and The Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Mr. Casimiro Rodriquez, Executive Director. A SPECIALITY AWARDS include: The Dr. Felix L. Armfield Memorial; The Sankofa Freedom Award to Kenneth & Sharon Holley; and the Legacy Honor of the Year, Mrs. Eva Doyle Educator, Historian and Columnist. For more information call (716) 908-8273 or email thesankofacollective@yahoo.com

Alternatives to “Columbus Day”

Texas Mom Calls Out Textbook Company for Calling Slavery ‘Immigration’ and Slaves ‘Workers’

Last year the Seattle City Council replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day in the city.The resolution that passed unanimously celebrates the contributions and culture of Native Americans and the indigenous community in Seattle on the second

Roni Dean-Burren posted a YouTube video challenging publisher McGraw-Hill after learning that her son’s World Geography textbook referred to the trans-Atlantic slave trade as “immigration” and slaves as “workers.” There is no mention of Africans working as slaves or being slaves, she pointed out, “ It just says we were workers.” The Texas mom’s voice was heard; McGraw-Hill took to its Facebook page to acknowledge the mistake, adding that it would fix it in the digital version and the next print run of the book. “This is change people!!!” Dean-Burren wrote in part on her own Facebook page after seeing McGraw-Hill’s decision. “This is why your voices matter!!!

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King Becomes US Secretary of Education : Leaves Legacy of Oppressive Mandates for Buffalo Schools and Across the State...

ast Friday’s announcement that Dr. John B. King, Jr will be appointed Acting US Secretary of Education has generated much speculation about what this could mean for the Buffalo Schools. Both his supporters and critics can envision the positives and negatives associated with Dr. King’s powerful new role. And given his prior history with, focus on and knowledge of the challenges of urban districts, Buffalo as a prime example, one can imagine that the city schools may receive special attention from the new Secretary. Contrary to popular belief, however, Buffalo is not unique in this state or in the country for that matter for the distinction of having a school district with serious problems. Yet Dr. King will undoubtedly call on his New York State experience and use Buffalo and other urban districts (Rochester and Syracuse) as exemplars of his philosophy of how to fix “failing schools.“ He doesn’t officially assume his position until December. In the meantime, both his record in New York State and his blueprint for the direction he will take US SED will be the subjects of further conversation and scrutiny. As for his Buffalo record, let me remind the readers of a few of Dr. King’s decisions that adversely affected our School District. Remember: as the Commissioner, he made the phrase “building the plane, while flying it”, describing the implementation of the Common Core and its accompanying high stakes testing system, the rallying cry for every questionable educational “reform” idea that is poorly conceived and even more poorly implemented. The current approach to create Receivership schools is another example of the mentality that produced the former expression. In fact it appears that the State Education Department under its present leadership is continuing to walk in the path(s) built by John King. Remember: as the Commissioner, he forced the District to send East and Lafayette High School students to BOCES for CTE (vocational) programs, Barbara Seals many of which are offered in the District. This unfunded mandate cost the nearly $8,000 in tuition for each student (almost double the expense Nevergold District to offer the same vocational course in the District). The results? In 2013-14: 33 of 77 (43%) students sent to BOCES passed their courses. The following year, 2014-15, 52 of 96 students or 54% were on track to complete the BOCES classes. In contrast, the graduation rate for students completing programs in the Buffalo CTE schools exceeds 86%. Remember: as the Commissioner, he appointed Dr. Judy Elliott, in 2012, as the Distinguished Educator. She was reappointed in 2013 and 2014. She was hired “to assess the learning environment in the District’s Persistently Lowest Achieving and Priority Schools, serve as ex-officio member of the District’s Board of Education, and review and make recommendations regarding the plans developed by the District for its Persistently Lowest Achieving and Priority Schools”. This is another State mandate that cost the District $110,000 to $120,000 for each year of this consultancy. During her tenure, Dr. Elliott developed action plans but it remains to be seen what improvement has resulted from this work. In fact, given the continued pressure on the District during her term and impending Receivership, one would have to conclude that Dr. Elliott has not helped the District to improve its priority and focus schools. It should be noted that the evaluation of Dr. Elliott’s performance is the purview of the Commissioner. However, as with her appointment the Board has never been consulted regarding her performance. And to my knowledge, no evaluation has been shared or made public by the Commissioner. What does this say about the equity of the State’s accountability standards? Buffalo was used as the testing ground for a new strategy that didn’t work for us and since no other District in the State has a DE apparently is not a workable strategy for school improvement anywhere. A year ago, last December; the picture was very different for Dr. King. He left the New York State Education Department for Washington. Supporters lamented his leaving but there were many opponents who thought it was time for a change. I wrote a column at the time and since we’re remembering Dr. King, the Commissioner of NY SED, here is the concluding paragraph: Will Dr. King be missed? Most certainly. Should we be worried? Not in the least. His legacy, not just in Buffalo but across this state is one of oppressive mandates, seemingly personal petty politics, failure to dialogue with parents and other stakeholders, insistence on imposing the Common Core and incessant standardized testing tied to teacher evaluation and other “reforms” that have not been validated. The results, however, have been detrimental to the educational system statewide. So as Dr. King exits the State Education Department and the Regents begins a national search, we must be vigilant to demand that the next Commissioner provide the open, transparent and honest interaction that has been demanded of us. As Dr. King takes the reins of his new position, I think the last sentence could easily apply to him as public education advocates across this nation will demand accountability, transparency and communication with the incoming Secretary. I look forward to Dr. King’s next visit to the Buffalo Public Schools. His dialogue with the Board should be quite interesting; that is if he meets with all of us.

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Justice Denied: But at Least I Can Say I Tried! Dear Editor Earlier in the year, when I learned of the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Rose Sconiers, I announced that I would seek the nomination of the Democratic P a r t y to replace this J u d g e who has served as a superior Jurist and individual who has Judge McLeod made the African American community proud of her tenure. I made this decision based on a number of factors that included with her departure; minority representation on this important Court would be diminished. I notified the appropriate party leaders (Black and White) of my intentions, and I began to seek support for my candidacy. It was during this same time period that the N.A.A.C.P., Black Leadership Forum, B.U.I.L.D., the Baptist Minister’s Conference and the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Western New York met with the Democratic Party Chair urging the party’s endorsement of an African American to replace Justice Sconiers on the Court. Unfortunately their request fell on deaf ears. As a result of the actions taken at the Democratic Judicial Convention on September 28 my efforts have been unsuccessful and our communities efforts for inclusion on the bench have been denied. I am greatly disappointed by the fact that the decision by the Democratic Party NOT to replace Justice Sconiers with a well qualified and experienced person of color (whether myself or my colleague Judge Givens) sends the

Dr. Underwood Files Civil Rights and Racial Discrimination Charges Against Roswell

n September, 2008, on his first day in Buffalo, Dr. Willie Underwood checked into the Black community by appearing on Kirkland’s Corner to introduce himself to the community. His credentials include a Doctorate in Medicine (MD), a Master’s of Science Degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology, and a Master’s of Public Health Degree in Health Management and Policy. He was also the former Chief of Urology Services at the Ann Arbor Veterans’ Administration; a staff Physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Michigan; and an Assistant Professor of Urology at Wayne State University and Karmanos Cancer Institute. TED On that same day Dr. Underwood, a KIRKLAND prominent Black medical doctor, surgeon and research scientist, joined the staff at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI). Now, seven years later, he has filed a federal civil rights complaint against his employer and immediate supervisor, James Mohler. Such action is quite rare among Blacks of his profession. Filed as case 1:15 -cv-00684-FPG –Document 1 on July 28, 2015 with the United States District Court Western District of New York, the claim alleges numerous instances of racial discrimination and civil rights violations against his person as a Black American citizen of these United States. In his 35 page document, Dr. Willie Underwood, 111, MD., charges Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and Dr. James Mohler, individually, and as Chair of the Department of Urology, with discrimination and violating his civil rights. Dr. Underwood says this action was brought because he was discriminated against based upon his race in the terms and conditions of his employment, including pay, benefits, scheduling, responsibility, and allowing him to perform various professional duties, among many other terms and conditions of employment. He further claims this action is brought because he was retaliated against after filing a charge of race discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New York Division of Human Rights. Also, his claim to bring this action is because he was retaliated against for informing his superiors and members of RPCI’s administration of numerous and very serious concerns about patient care, maintenance of database and funding. It had been rumored that Dr. Underwood was no longer welcomed at Roswell Park, and accordingly was slated to be fired. However, he had become ingratiated in the Black community as an expert on prostate cancer prevention and other health issues. As a result, members of the Black community responded in kind, from lay persons to pastors of several churches. Letters were sent to Dr. Donald Trump, executive director of Roswell Park protesting the intended firing of Dr. Underwood. Dr. Trump’s response was that Underwood would not to be fired; I received one of those letters. (This Donald Trump mentioned is not the Donald Trump campaigning for president). Shortly afterward, Dr. Underwood said he was sent to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for additional training where he remained for several weeks. Upon his return to Roswell, according to sources, Dr. Underwood was not given duties as an urologist or surgeon, thus leaving the urology department without a single Black urologist, since Underwood was the only Black urologist at RPCI, and one of two in all of Buffalo. Then Dr. Trump suddenly resigned as executive director and has left Buffalo.

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Over 200 Attend Homegoing Services for Concert Promoter and Buffalo Native Son “Freddy C”

The Michigan Street YMCA

Burchfield Exhibit is Tribute to Buffalo’s First Black Architect

he Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State will present an exhibition on the trailblazing designer who opened the gates for future Black architects. The exhibition is entitled, “Through These Gates: Buffalo’s First African American Architect, John E. Brent.” It will open Friday, October 9, 2015, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm and continue through Sunday, March 27, 2016. 'Through These Gates' will explore significant contributions to architectural and landscape design by John Edmonston Brent (1889-1962) constructed in the Greater Buffalo-Niagara region and how he served as a civic leader, community mentor and role model. Brent was the first president of the Buffalo Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which he helped to John E. Brent establish in 1914. Also ecognized in the field for his accomplishments, Brent was an early member of the American Institute of Architects. He was one of 10 unsung designers who helped build America. “African-Americans who helped build the United States faced enormous social and economic barriers,” wrote architectural scholar Jackie Craven. “In 1930, only about 60 Black Americans were listed as registered architects, and many of their buildings have since been lost or radically changed. Buffalo-based Robert Trayham Coles designed on a grand scale,” she said. “Founded in 1963, Coles’ firm ranks as one of the oldest in the Northeast owned by an African American.” Among Brent’s most significant architectural designs, and his first large commission, was the Michigan Avenue Branch Y.M.C.A. In 1926, he was just the second African American architect in the nation to receive a commission from the Young Men’s Christian Association for designing a branch building. The structure was demolished in 1977. In 2013, Brent posthumously received recognition in Buffalo when Gates 3 and 4 at the Buffalo Zoo were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The exhibition will feature Brent’s designs through vintage and contemporary documentary photographs, as well as original drawings, blueprints or true-scale copies, personal memorabilia, and a facsimile set of Buffalo Zoo gates. Through These Gates is co-curated by Christine Parker, SUNY Buffalo State graduate student and Diversity Research Fellow and Nancy Weekly, SUNY Buffalo State instructor of museum studies. Weekly is organizing the exhibition as head of The Center’s collections and its Charles Cary Rumsey curator for the museum. The exhibition is dedicated in memoriam to the late SUNY Buffalo State history professors Edward O. “E.O.” Smith, Jr., Ph.D., and Felix L. Armfield, Ph.D., who were instrumental in its earliest conception and research. Hope you can join us in celebrating Brent’s contributions to this region!

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ver 200 mourners attended the homegoing services at True Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, October 2 for native son Frederick Chesson, affectionately known as “Freddy C.” Freddy, who started his concert promotion career in Buffalo, did marketing and promotions for concerts across the nation. He departed this life September 23, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. At an early age Fred accepted Christ when he was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Boyd in Buffalo. Freddy C completed his education at Elementary School #75, Woodlawn Jr. High school and graduated from East High School. He later went on to Erie Community College and received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Freddy had a personal and professional passion for music and promoting. In high school, he was in the East High School Band. Following high school, he founded the Stone Funk City Band, which included Mazeo, Gordy, Hank, sly and Willie. His band played in Buffalo, Rochester and surrounding cities where they gained a lot of recognition. While in college, Fred was selfemployed as a Home Improvement Contractor. In 1982 he was a part of C&C Promotions, which promoted local talent in the City of Buffalo. In 1983 he joined forces with Haymon Entertainment and started Freddy C Promotions. From there, he did all of the marketing for Alan Haymon and filled enormous concert halls throughout the United States. He also promoted some of R&B’s greatest entertainers such as: The Jacksons, Janet Jackson, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Ms. Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, The O’Jay’s, The Whispers, Gerald Levert, Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Maze ft. Frankie Beverly, Silk, Nelly, Busta Rhymes, Keith Sweat, Steve Harvey, Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne, to name a few. In 1987, Freddy C received the Black Achievement Award for his role in the music industry. His love and affection will always be remembered and admored by his three children, Latrese Chesson-Hayes (Wyatt) of Buffalo, NY, Jewel and Brian Chesson, both from Atlanta, GA and Pamela Chesson (their mother); one sister, Cynthia (Ben) Burke of Los Angeles, CA; seven brothers, John (Deborah) Chesson, Terrance (Bertha) Chesson, William Taliaferro, Lawrence (Catrena) Gadley, Victor Hampton, all of Buffalo, NY and Troy (Carla) Whigham of Boston, MA; four granddaughters, Mykaila Thomas, Tonie Jacobs, Sydne Chesson, all of Atlanta, GA and Raniyyah Spruill of Buffalo, NY; two grandsons, Cinsere Jacobs of Atlanta, GA and Ryan Scott of Buffalo, NY. Four exceptionally devoted friends, Alan Haymon, James Greene, Linda Thomas and Keisha Herring and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. The family entrusted the care of their loved one to Brian K. Lewis Funeral Home. In a last class act, a horse drawn carriage took him to this final resting place. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery. May his soul rest forever in the Etnernal Fields of Peace.

Important Facts About the Supreme Court... The Supreme Court is the highest trial Court in the State. Judges in this Court, unlike any other Court, have State wide Jurisdiction. A decision rendered in this Court could have application elsewhere in the state. It is the Court which handles matrimonial matters, including custody and support issues. It is the Court, unlike others, which is capable of handling claims against all governmental municipalities. It handles zoning and foreclosure matters. It is the Court that handles all criminal matters. It is the court that handles civil claims and is capable of rendering verdicts that have no money limit. It is the Court which appoints attorney’s as guardians for custody matters, attorney’s to handle foreclosure matters. It’s a court of the highest importance

JUSTICE DENIED

continued from Page 11 troubling message that the voices of our Clergy, or Civil Rights Leaders, and others within our community don’t matter. As I left the Judicial Convention, one person said, “it looks like we’ve been denied Justice…again!” I am disappointed by the fact, hundred’s of people of color (especially men) will continue to appear in Supreme Court only to see we are not fairly represented. More importantly, I am disappointed that we will continue to tell our youth to “stay in school, do your best and you can achieve anything”, only to know in Western New York that does not seem to apply to those of color. Although disheartened by the result, I can hold my head high , knowing I at least, did the right thing and stood up for my community. I thank the countless numbers of people, known and unknown, who gave me their support. Special thanks to Legislator Betty Jean Grant, who had the courage to nominate me and NYS Assemblywoman Crystal PeoplesStokes, who had the courage to second the nomination. These two women - the only two African Americans who voted for me along with several White delegates - at least afforded me the opportunity to address the body and state my case for the endorsement. Very Truly Yours James A. W. McLeod

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Although space does not allow for the publishing of all 159 justifications for Dr. Underwood’s complaint; this may become the most important racial discrimination civil rights case in Buffalo during this 21st Century involving a Black medical doctor vs. a state and federally funded hospital specializing in Cancer treatment, and the white chair of the urology department. With such a high percentage of Black male prostate cancer patients in Western New York, one must wonder why only one Black urologist at RPCI? A jury trial has been requested by Dr. Underwood’s legal team headed by the law firm of Catherine Creighton of Creighton, Johnsen and Giroux according to the 35 page document. During Dr. Underwood’s problems at Roswell, a group of Black educators were going through similar challenges and indignities in the Buffalo Public School system. Their qualifications, credentials, and training were also being challenged by whites. This involved former Buffalo Board of Education Superintend, Pamela Brown, and her

aides: Mary Guinn, Yamilette Williams, Faith Alexander, and Terry Rose. All with PhDs in education and beyond, who came from outside of Buffalo to save our children. They were ultimately forced out of their positions and have left town. **** Shellonnee Chinn was the only Black teacher employed at Elmwood Franklin School, one of the most elite private schools in Buffalo in its 127 years of existence. She holds a M.S Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Medaille College and is a Consultant for the Magic Penny Early Institute. After 14 years at Elmwood Franklin School, she suddenly found herself placed on leave as of February 11, 2015. It seems that she was relieved of her teaching duties because she was disrespectful and showed unprofessional conduct toward white workers. **** A few weeks ago, a group of Black workers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute held a meeting under a shel-

ter in the Martin Luther King Park, which I attended. They represented the lower paying staff at RPCI. I was invited to hear their complaints of racial discrimination and racism. Several brought their children, despite the fear of being seen and losing their jobs. There are two very distinct common denominators. First, they are Black and powerless. Second, they find themselves alone and unorganized, without any outside assistance. But the same is not true of Roswell Park or Elmwood Franklin. It seems that Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Elmwood Franklin School are united from the top down. Michael L. Joseph is president of Roswell Park Board of Directors and of Elmwood Franklin School Board of Trustees. He is also President of Clover Management, and serves on numerous boards throughout the Buffalo area. Whether Blacks are educators, Fruit Belt victims, unemployed, victims of police brutality, prisoners, poverty victims, poorly educated, or prominent physicians like Dr. Underwood, they are all alike and treated the same when racism is a factor. So the filing of civil rights charges by Dr. Underwood,

Public Notices/Classified Shellonnee Chinn, and Shanni LEGAL NOTICE L. Jones (who has also filled To all Municipalities, Local and civil rights violation charges NOTICE! National Governments,STATES,U.S. against Roswell Park) against Agents, Attorneys, Corporations, Vessels,Counties, Militartheir employers and super- Persons, ies, Courts, United States of America, visors might be the catalyst UNITED STATES, UNITED NATIONS, to Territories in Possession of needed to bring attention to and UNITED STATES, United States d/b/a the racism throughout Buf- Department of Home Land Security, United States Treasury Department, falo. United Nations and United Nations SeThe wretched of the earth do not decide to become extinct; they resolve, on the contrary, to multiply: life is their weapon against life, life is all they have. James Baldwin 1914-1988 Writer and Activist

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helps patients identify and overcome any process in their cancer journey. Satterwhite was elected President of Men Allied for the Need to Understand Prostate Cancer (MANUP) Buffalo, a volunteer organization that was formed in Buffalo in 2008 and is comprised of a diverse group of men, including many prostate cancer survivors. MANUP Buffalo provides men with educational resources to help them make informed decisions about their prostate health, and issues related to prostate cancer screening and early detection, treatment options and survivorship. For the past four years, MANUP Buffalo has partnered with RPCI to host the annual Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo Car Show and Prostate Cancer Screening event. “The event uses the love of classic cars as the ‘hook’ for men to come here, receive prostate cancer education and a free screening,” explains Satterwhite. “We have screened more than 300 at-risk men since our first show in 2011. We have proven that this event does indeed save men’s lives.” We ask that you remember this date: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. This year’s Cruisin’ for a Cure Buffalo Car Show and Prostate Cancer Screening event will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Roswell Park campus at Elm & Carlton Streets in Buffalo, rain or shine. Men ages 40 and up, who are interested in a free prostate cancer screening are encouraged to pre-register. For more information, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877275-7724), or visit www.roswellpark.org.

curity Council, Vatican, Indian tribes, Associated Bands and Clans. The following election to occupy The Office of Executor for Ronald Jamarl Dixon Estate was held in the city of Washington DC on September 10, 1990. For which “I” Ronald Jamarl tribe Dixon, a Native American, a man standing on the land Amexem/North America, I have now accepted the position of Institutional Executor, and General Protectorate of the divine Estate gifted and granted me by the Divine Creator. Therefore I affirm and declare that upon occupying this office, I will not be responsible for the payments of any debts or obligations of them United States of America and neither for any payments or Obligations of any debts for any United States Person/ citizen. By: Ronald Jamarl tribe Dixon; Executor Roedixon247@hushmail.com

COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BULLIS ROAD BRIDGE 330-4, PIN 5760.54 PROJ# FA-330-4-15 Department of Public Works (DPW), Highways Division, seeking sealed bids for bridge rehabilitation and painting project. Sealed proposals received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Thursday, October 22, 2015. Bid deposit of $40,000.00 required. Apprenticeship included. Plans available to purchase at $20/CD from Thursday, October 1, 2015 through bid date. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10 am, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Additional Bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw

13 LEGAL NOTICE BIDS COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Erie County Highway Department 2015 - Harlem Rd. Fleet Building Addition ECDPW Project No. GW-15-02 Sealed bids for: Building Repair 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 until 10:30 AM local time on Thursday, October 22, 2015 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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ECC Seeks Nominations for 2016 Alumni Awards Erie Community College is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Nominations for this year’s awards are being accepted through Tuesday, October 13, 2015. For more information, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Stephanie King at 716-8511999 or kings@ecc.edu.

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RADNEY’S SPORTS UPDATE

Hot Headed Bills Lose to Giants 24 – 10

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday October 7

Friday October 9

Saturday October 10

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

Opening Exhibit “Through These Gates: Buffalo’s First African American Architect, John E. Brent”: Burchfield Penney Art Center,5:30 pm 7:30 pm; now thru March 27, 2016 .

Building Future Leaders Conference: Event will address the grassroots effort to keep children safe and in school; 9AM to 4PM at West Hertel Academy at 489 Hertel Avenue; registration required @ www.ppefny.org/leaders

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner is free! 885-6348. Thursday October 8 Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects our community: 6pm at the Frank Merriweather Library. Alzheimer’s. Friday October 9 Protest & Call To Action Rally: 10:30 a.m. at the Solar City Manufacturing Plant, 1341 So. Park Avenue (near Bailey Ave.) (716) 650-8889 or (716) 602-5877 for more info (see page 3).

Saturday October 10 Black Achievers 43rd Annual Awards Gala: Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church St. 6 p.m. For tickets call 884-1490. Breakfast Symposium to Address “Toxic Relationships”: 9am-12 noon, Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave. $15 adults, $10 for ages 13 and under. 716-848-0515. Sankofa Heritage Trust & Collective Legacy Awards Gala: 6 p.m., AcQua’s, 2194 Niagara St.; 1920’s theme attire or Black Tie; $50; 908-8273 or thesankofacollective@yahoo. com (see pg.10). Destination Day: Millenium Hotel, 2040 Walden /Avenue; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets available online at http://wnygetyourtickets.net Paramount Chapter No. 57 Prince Hall Order Eastern Star Inc. 69th Anniversary Celebration: 6:30 p.m., Creekside Banquet Facility, 2669 Union Rd., donation $50. For tickets call (716) 893-9741

Alliance for Quality Education ∙ Buffalo Public Schools ∙ Citizen Action of New York Public Policy & Education Fund PRESENTS

BUILDING F UTURE LEADERS A ONE DAY CONFERENCE ON FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN BUFFALO’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, 10/10/2015 - 9am-2pm

WEST HERTEL ACADEMY, BUFFALO

489 HERTEL AVENUE

REGISTER TODAY AT: PPEFNY.ORG/LEADERS The conference is free and includes lunch. Childcare will be provided. Space is limited so registration is required. For more information, call or email us at 716.855.1522 x 5 or leaders@ppefny.org

Monday October 12 Afrikan Consciousness Workshop: 6-7:45 p.m., Merriweather Library every Monday; public invited. Wednesday October 14 Dorie Miller Rifle and Pistol Club Meeting: 5:30 p.m., Merriweather Library, 7710138; www.maxi7.com Board of Education Meeting: 5:30 p.m., Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave. cor. Ferry. Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), Channel 20. The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner is free! 885-6348.

Faith Based

EVENTS

Fall Sensational Musical Program The Gospel Stars of Buffalo N.Y. Presents the 2015 Fall Sensational Musical Program featuring special guests , recording artists The New Highway Travelers of Hopskin, South Carolina on Sunday October 11 at 4 p.m. at Evening Star C.O.G.I.C., 1552 Fillmore Ave. Also the dynamic Bible Tone Gospel Singers, Mt. Olive Ensemble and others will perform. Tickets are $10 advance $12 at the door. Bring your shouting shoes & let’s have church to the glory of God. For more information call (716) 5782214

St. Martin de Porres Choir In Concert The St. Martin de Porres Gospel Choir will be in Concert under the direction of Ella E. Robinson when it presents “ He’s All you Need” , Sunday October 11, at 5 p.m., at St.Martin de Porres Church 555 Northampton Street. Rev. Ronald P.Sajdak, is Pastor. Donation is $5.00

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Images of Us: Michigan Street African American Hertitage Corridor

Our finalists will be all business. That’s because our grand prize of $1 MILLION will be up for grabs, along with six $500,000 awards and four $250,000 prizes. BE THERE FOR 43NORTH FINALS | OCT 29 — 6PM Shea’s Performing Arts Center Register for FREE TICKETS at 43North.org

SMITHSONIAN DAY!

Beautiful weather prevailed for the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor’s Smithsonian Day September 26. The event featured actors, storytellers, live music and more including free tours of the Michigan Street Baptist Church, the Nash House Museum, the Colored Musicians Club Museum and WUFO 1080AM Radio. The event was well attended! Third Eye Photos

IT’S TIME TO RE-DECORATE, ANYWAY. Recycle your plastic lawn furniture in the green tote.

CAN IT BE RECYCLED? Call 311 or visit BuffaloRecycles.org to learn more. MAYOR BYRON W. BROWN

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