Challenger Community News October 11,2017

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Are Black Performers on the Fringe of The Fringe?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, MCC Black faculty group to Present Screening of "STEP" and Panel Discussion

By Reenah L. Golden It’s a fair question in the current political climate. As people of color continue to push against the biased rants and whims of the 45th POTUS and his hostile chorus of supporters. With so many in favor of an America that excludes minorities from the symbolic fabric of the very flag they demand respect for; are Black and brown artists gaining footing in the inclusion race or losing it?

Well, a look at this year’s KeyBank Fringe Festival held primarily in Rochester, NY’s East End (*slick branding for the slow crawl away from a decaying downtown Rochester towards the affluent Southeast quadrant) might provide insight.

Rochester Fringe Festival set an impressive trend in its first three years, growing by at least 10,000 attendees each year since it began in 2012.

By 2016, over 60,000 Rochesterians and visitors were being treated to over 500 performances in 25 venues ranging from traditional musical theater to death-defying outdoor physical performance art. The festival’s pioneering institutions; Geva Theatre, Eastman Theatre and Garth Fagan Dance laid a strong foundation for performing arts variety and excellence.

Today Rochester Fringe, a member of the US Association of Fringe Festivals, is one of the nation’s most successful and has quickly become one of Rochester’s biggest festivals. However, one glance at the festival guide, Board, Advisory Committee and Staff and it’s easy to see that diversity is not quite their “thing”.

Of course, Rochester Fringe isn’t the Lone Ranger in that dilemma. Thomas Warfield, founder and artistic director of PeaceArt International and director of the RIT / NTID Dance Company said, “I think Fringe does an incredible job on organizing and doing what they can. The issue with diversity in the arts isn’t confined to one event or one festival. It’s systemic in the sense that we live so isolated in this community.”

Warfield, who has been included in the line-up of every Fringe since it began in Rochester contributed his beautiful, soothing vocals

“Black” used to mean dark or deviant art.) The list of Black shows at Rochester Fringe, otherwise known as The BL’inge in social media networks, included just over a dozen productions produced by artists of color.

and uplifting choreography in a Concert of Hope and Compassion to this year’s festival drawing over 200 to The Little Theatre.

In the early years Warfield was one of only a few artists of color in the festival, sharing the tiny spotlight with Rochester’s award-winning international dance company, Garth Fagan Dance each year.

One might question how this disparity is even possible in a city that is populated by mostly African-Americans and Latinos.

The lack of equity and inclusion is not by any means exclusive to Fringe. The struggle continues to be highlighted in discussions and forums produced by organizations like 21st Century Arts, who is convened a symposium on the topic on October 9th at New Horizons Faith Resource Center (Formerly, Frederick Douglass Resource Center - 36 King Street, Rochester, NY).

21st Century Arts President and CEO, Rachel DeGuzman attended several Fringe shows this year and in past years. In the moments before the shows she remembers noticing how White the festival was – especially in the beginning years.

“It is better now. And I saw that the companies were getting better, investing a lot of creativity, time, and resources in their productions. I wondered how, except for a privileged few, they would ever get a return on their admirable investments. This is especially true for Fringe performers of color because the opportunities and resources are just not available to them in Rochester between Fringes." DeGuzman said, stressing the importance of presenting institutions expanding opportunities for artists of color in addition to festival season.

But there’s hope! This year’s fest may very well have been the blackest Fringe yet for Rochester. (And no, not

Most artists from the BL’inge list were newcomers to Fringe. “We wanted to not only present our writing but also to usher in a safe space that would allow for affirmation and healing. The audience walked the journey with us. They trusted us. They celebrated us.” Said Tokeya Graham, founder of We All Write a collective of Black women writers who were first time Rochester Fringe presenters.

Their production, Birth Write, was staged at Lyric Theatre’s Cabaret Hall and featured poems, stories and the anecdotal experiences of Black women Continued Page 7

Baobab Presents...

•This Friday, October 13, film is "Manito" Friday, October 20, film is "Afro Latinos" Afrolatinos "The Untaught Story" is a documentary / story of the estimated 150 million invisible afro-descendants currently living in Latin America. Afrolatinos shows the rich culture and shares the contributions of the enslaved Africans who arrived to the Caribbean, Central and South

ROCHESTER - The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in association with the Monroe Community College African American Affinity Group, a faculty organization, will present a special screening of the documentary, "STEP," the story of a high school girls' Step team in Baltimore's inner city, on Friday, October 20.

The Red Carpet event will be at 6:30 p.m. in the MCC Theater located in Building 4 off Parking Lot F on the school's Brighton campus, 1000 E. Henrietta Road.

Following the screening there will be a panel discussion Panelists include Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Jackie Campbell, director of ROC The Future with the Children's Agenda organization; Tanya Thurman, Action for a Better Community, and Derra Smith, a member of the Center for Youth staff.Tokeya C. Graham,will be the moderator.

Tickets are $5 person and may be purchased at MCC”s Thomas Flynn Service Desk, at www.monroecctickets.com or at the door. For more information, call the Delta line at 585-2342200 or email Melany J. Silas at mcc3ag@monroecc.edu.

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AREA BRIEFS Lutheran Church of Our Savior to Host Forum With Assemblywomen Crystal Peoples-Stokes On Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 26 Brunswick Blvd. Assemblywomen Crystal Peoples-Stokes (left) will explain the New York State Constitution Convention referendum and its impact on the community. Residents are encouraged to come out to hear the facts and what’s at risk for the people of New York State.

Book Signing /Discussion To Host Local Authors A book signing and discussion by authors Theodore Kirkland, Marilyn Foote, TheArthur Duncan 11, Jonathan McEnnis and Scott Williams will be held at the Merriweather Library on Saturday October 14 from 12:00 noon to 4p.m. Topics will range from children’s books, poems, incarceration, criminal justice system, and to street gangs.

Meetings to Focus on Community Input for Help in Fixing Racial Disparities at City Honors, Other Criteria Based Schools The Buffalo Public School district is hosting three public meetings seeking community input on “improving racial and ethnic diversity at its criteria-based schools “ – most notably City Honors School. It was recently reported that African American students comprise 48.5 percent of the enrollment in grades 5 through 12 across the district, compared to 16.4 percent at City Honors. Hispanic student make up 8.5 percent of the enrollment at the school .

The community meetings will be held: *Monday, Oct. 16, Room 801 city Hall from 2:30-4 p.m. *Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Merriweather Library, Jefferson & Utica, from 4-6 pm *Thursday, Oct. 24, the Belle Center, 104 Maryland St., 4-6 p.m.

Musical Concert To Aid Hurricane Survivors There will be a musical concert to aid the Hurricane Survivors on October 21 at 3p.m. at Mt. Aaron Baptist Church 540 Genesee Street, Rev. Dwayne Jones is pastor. The Citywide Choir under the direction of Bessie Patterson, and the "OLDIES but GOODIES " gospel singers are featured participants.

Donation is $10. The goal is to raise $5.000 or more to aid the survivors of the hurricanes. Please be so kind and help us be a blessing to so many that are in need! Thank you so much! Bessie Patterson is program chairperson.

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Tolbert for Sheriff Inner City Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening This Weekend!

On Saturday, October 14, 2017 @ 11 A.M., the campaign of Bernie Tolbert for Erie County Sheriff will officially kick off the grand opening of one of its Buffalo campaign headquarters site at 1327 Jefferson Ave. @ E. Utica Street. Located directly across the street from the Frank E. Merriweather Library, this campaign site will play a vital part in the Get Out The Votes (GOTV) campaign efforts as well as serve as a place where volunteers came come and assist the campaign in helping to elect a well qualified individual to manage and oversee the Erie County Sheriff Department.

Come and join the 'Bernie Tolbert for Erie County Sheriff' campaign team as we go into the final three weeks of this campaign with enthusiasm and momentum to bring professionalism, fair play and efficiency to the county sheriff's department. Come and listen to Bernie's vision of what he wants to do to make the Erie County Holding Center a place where justice is served and people are treated with dignity and respect as they await their time to go before the courts. Refreshments of chicken wings, pizza and beverages will be provided to the volunteers and well wishers.

For additional information, please contact Miles Gresham, GOTV Coordinator @ (716) 5313887.

DPCC CALLS FOR FULL RESTORATION OF PARENT FACILITATORS IN THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Buffalo Public Schools initiated a bold and aggressive parent involvement strategy by creating the Parent Facilitator Program in our schools in 2008.

Parent Facilitators are dedicated parents who commit to work directly in our schools and ensure that parents are fully engaged in their individual school buildings. Parent Facilitators are the bridge between the school and the parent. These dedicated parents are on the front line of parent engagement and involvement. They wear many hats in their roles, they are coordinators of the parent rooms, sit on the School Based Management Teams and they communicate The DPCC and Parent Facilitators held a press conference at the CAO parental concerns to the princi- PROTEST: recently after being informed that they would no longer be working in the schools. pals and the teachers.

On September 25, 2017, the Parent Facilitators were informed by administrators from the Office of Student Support Services, that they would no longer be working in our schools and were “stripped of their title” of Parent Facilitators. However, no explanation for the termination from their contracted responsibilities was provided in writing. The Parent Facilitators have reached out to the DPCC and have requested our assistance in fully restoring their positions for the benefit of the students and parents of the Buffalo Public Schools.

The DPCC along with over a dozen parent facilitators held a press conference on Thursday Oct 5 at the Rafi Greene Center to lift up the voice of BPS parents. The DPCC is calling on Buffalo Public School administration and the Board of Education to fully restore our Parent Facilitators according the terms set forth in prior years. We want the parents of the District to have their voices heard and the best way to achieve that goal is to have a Parent Facilitator working in the buildings.

We are also concerned that the administration, by their actions, have subverted the 2017-2018 Adopted Budget for Academic Year 2017-2018, in accordance with guidelines from Title 1. Further, we are concerned that the Buffalo Public School District has forgotten their responsibilities to the taxpayers of the City of Buffalo.

“The mission of Buffalo Public Schools is putting children and families first to ensure high academic achievement for all, this move to remove the parent facilitators in no way reflects that mission” said Duncan Kirkwood , DPCC Public Advocate. (See Voices Page 11)

Robert Smalls Robert Smalls, born into slavery in 1839, was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives at the dawn of the Reconstruction era.

A staunch a d v o cate for AfricanAmerican voting rights, Smalls proposed resolutions at the 1868 South Carolina Constitutional Convention that protected black voters and pushed the state to create the nation’s first public school system.

Smalls represented South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives by serving in the 44th, 45th, 47th, 48th and 49th Congresses. During his five congressional terms, Smalls continued to fight for black political representation and participation in politics as a member of the Republican Party. In 1895, Smalls refused to sign an amendment to the South Carolina state Constitution that essentially revoked the voting rights given to blacks in the 1868 constitutional rewrite, laying the foundation for Jim Crow laws in the state.

George Edwin Taylor George Edwin Taylor was America’s first African-American presidential candidate.

In 1891, he changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat in an attempt to reform the party’s ideals. When this endeavor failed, Taylor joined the National Liberty Party (NLP)— a political group created by and for black Americans. He ran on behalf of the party in the 1904 presidential election, but his campaign attracted little attention.

Taylor’s platform, however, is worth noting. He called for Continued Page 11

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FBI Terrorism Unit Says 'Black Identity Extremists' Pose A Violent Threat

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Political Prisoner Herman Bell Assaulted by Prison Guards

Leaked report, citing concerns of retaliation over ‘perceptions of police brutality against African Americans’ prompts fears of crackdown on activists The Guardian - The US government has declared “Black identity extremists” a violent threat, according to a leaked report from the FBI’s counter-terrorism division.

The assessment, obtained by Foreign Policy, has raised fears about federal authorities racially profiling activists and aggressively prosecuting civil rights protesters.

The report, dated August 2017 and compiled by the Domestic Terrorism Analysis Unit, said: “The FBI assesses it is very likely Black Identity Extremist (BIE) perceptions of police brutality against African Americans spurred an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement and will very likely serve as justification for such violence.” Incidents of “alleged police abuse” have “continued to feed the resurgence in ideologically motivated, violent criminal activity within the BIE movement”.

The FBI’s dedicated surveillance of black activists follows a long history of the US government aggressively monitoring protest movements and working to disrupt civil rights groups, but the scrutiny of African Americans by a domestic terrorism unit was particularly alarming to some free speech campaigners.

“When we talk about enemies of the state and terrorists, with that comes an automatic stripping of those people’s rights to speak and protest,” said Mohammad Tajsar, staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union. “It marginalizes what are legitimate voices within the political debate that are calling for racial and economic justice.”

The document has emerged at a time of growing concerns about Donald Trump’s links to the far right and white nationalists, and increasing anxieties about his administration’s efforts to further criminalize communities of color and shield police from scrutiny. Anti-Trump protesters and Black Lives Matter activists have continued to face harsh prosecutions and close federal monitoring.

The FBI did not immediately respond to the Guardian’s request for comment, but defended its tracking of “Black identity extremists” in a statement to Foreign Policy, claiming the “FBI cannot initiate an investigation based solely on an individual’s race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or the exercise of First Amendment rights”.

The FBI’s report noted specific cases of recent violence against police, most notably Micah Johnson, a 25-year-old shooter in Dallas who killed five officers and said he was targeting white people and law enforcement. Black Lives Matter – a movement protesting the disproportionate killings of black citizens by police in the US – had no ties to Johnson or other targeted killings of police and has condemned those shootings.

The number of police officers killed on the job also remains a fraction of the number of citizens killed by officers each year, and statistics suggest that more white offenders than black offenders kill officers.

The new FBI report said “BIE violence” peaked in the 1960s and 1970s “in response to changing socioeconomic attitudes and treatment of blacks”, adding that possible indicators today for “BIEs posing a violent threat to law enforcement” include “violent anti-white rhetoric” and “attempts to acquire illegal weapons or explosives”. BIE appears to be a very new term within law enforcement, Foreign Policy noted.

Elsa Waithe, a comedian and activist with Black Lives Matter, said she feared the FBI’s classification could deter people from joining protests and further “criminalize anyone who is already in the movement”.

She noted that she often wears a “black power” button and could easily see the FBI labeling her as a threat as a result: “The term ‘black identity extremist’ is so vague on purpose … If I wanted to do a picnic for black folks, is this now some sort of terrorist activity?”

But law enforcement threats would not discourage her, she said. “This changes nothing. For some people, this means we fight harder.”

Some reports have suggested that the Trump administration has also pushed to focus counter-terrorism efforts solely on Islamist extremism and no longer target white supremacist groups. The president further faced significant backlash in August for saying there were “very fine people” on both sides of a neo-Nazi rally where a civil rights activist was killed by an alleged white nationalist.

The FBI document seemed to be aligned with far-right figures who have increasingly called Black Lives Matter a terrorist group, some comparing it to the Ku Klux Klan, noted Tajsar.

DeRay Mckesson, a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, likened the “black identity extremist” monitoring to the FBI’s highly controversial domestic counterintelligence program known as Cointelpro, which was used to target political groups and activists like the NAACP, Martin Luther King Jr,

socialist and communist groups and anti-war protesters.

Herman Bell, the 69 year-old former Black Panther, was “savagely” attacked by New York state prison guards, last month. According to Jihad Abdulmumit, a former political prisoner and chairman of the National Jericho Movement, Bell had not been written up for misconduct in the past 20 years, and was expecting a “contact visit” from his wife the week he was attacked. Abdulmumit asked: “Why would he, in some secluded part of the prison yard, attack a correctional officer?

It flies in the face of logic.”

22nd Anniversary of the Million Man March 22 years ago the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam convened the historic Million Man March in Washington, D.C., the largest mass gathering in the history of the United States and perhaps the largest gathering of Black men in world history.

This year's Million Man March Anniversary “Holy Day of Atonement” observance will be held in Newark, New Jersey.

The Keynote Address by Minister Farrakhan is scheduled for Sunday, October 15th at the Newark Symphony Hall.

Tickets are available online via Ticket Master for tickets and more information go to www.NOI.ORG or call 973-624-5532

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Free Community Mental Health Forum Set Dr. Catherine Collins Women’s Radio Program is partnering with the Buffalo Chapter of The Links Inc. and ECMC Community Relations to present a Community Mental Health forum “Discussing Service and Addressing Needs” from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Oct 21 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan. The event, which will feature a panel of health professionals, is free and open to the public.

According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population. Common mental health disorders among African Americans include: Major depression.

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017

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Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 ENGINE 21 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Jefferson & Kingsley

Mayor Byron W. Brown Invites You to Tour Buffalo Fire Houses

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017

ENGINE 37 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Rhode Island & Chenango

ENGINE 23 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Bailey & Hewitt

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 BYRON W. BROWN Mayor of Buffalo

JOHNATHAN EATON VINCENT MUSCARELLA Deputy Commissioners, Buffalo Fire Dept.

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ENGINE 33 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Fillmore & Buehl

Kara J. Brown is The 2017 Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship Winner Scholarship will be presented during a scholarship luncheon forum on “Journalism in the Age of Fake News: Is the News Still for You?” Les Trent, senior correspondent for Inside Edition and a former Buffalo reporter and weekend anchor, will be the keynote speaker.

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ara J. Brown discovered her love for writing when she won a high school essay contest.

Now, as a Binghamton University senior, she also recognizes that the written word has power. Her goal as a journalist is to use that power to reshape perceptions, particularly of people of color and other marginalized populations.

“The media has the power to shape the way people think. From their view of the world to their view of themselves, everyone has at some point been swayed by something they saw in the media,” says the Buffalo native.

Brown is the 2017 recipient of the $1,000 Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists with support from The Buffalo News and the Newspaper Guild.

The award will be presented during a scholarship luncheon forum on “Journalism in the Age of Fake News: Is the News Still for You?” Les Trent, senior correspondent for Inside Edition and a former Buffalo reporter and weekend anchor, will be the keynote speaker.

Trent, who spent his formative years in Canada, has been with the nationally syndicated "Inside Edition" for the past 17 years, covering major news stories ranging Kara J. Brown from the historic election of Barack Obama to 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the unrest in Ferguson and last year's presidential campaigns. During his years in Buffalo, he worked in radio at WGR-55 and WBLK, was a producer and reporter at WIVB-TV in the mid 1980s and a weekend anchor at WGRZ-TV. The scholarship luncheon will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center and also will include a panel discussion and Q&A on “fake news.” Tickets are $35 and include lunch. They are available at Doris Records, Bus Stop Liquor or be calling 849-5598.

At Binghamton, Brown has been assistant editor for the arts and culture section of Pipe Dream, the student-run newspaper, and also has been student editor of Harpur Perspective, an on-campus magazine.

She enjoys writing feature stories that educate and inspire by shining a light on the accomplishments of others.

“We live in (such) a delightfully eclectic world that it is irresponsible for one to ignore the beauty found in diversity. Yet ignorance, discrimination and bigotry persist. The best way to convince someone of a truth isn’t by telling them – it’s by showing them,” Les Trent she said in her scholarship essay.

Brown wants to use her journalistic skills as a writer and storyteller to paint those portraits, recognizing the unique perspective she brings as a female journalist of color. She also recognizes the ability of African-American journalists to tell stories that others might ignore – stories that help dispel stereotypes and provide more balanced media coverage.

She wants to combine that awareness with her fluid writing style to change the way her readers view the world around them.

“As a black woman, I possess a lens that is different from that of the average journalist,” Brown said. “The way I see the world and the way I feel the impact of certain events will inevitably shape the way I approach a story. I wish to use my unique perception and voice to paint a brighter, more colorful picture for the future and help unite a world divided.”

Arab American Business Association To Hold Community “Meet & Greet” The Arab American Business Association of Western New York (AABA) has announced that they will hold a community “Meet & Greet” at the. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue Saturday, October 21 from 1 to 3 PM.AABA board president, Mr. Adel Munassar, said that “the purpose of this event is to afford the community an opportunity to personally meet the AABA leadership, several store owners and its Community Liaison, Ms. Bernadine J. Kennedy, who will discuss AABA’s ongoing activities and plans for the upcoming year.” For more information regarding this event, please call 716-247-1036.

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FAITH & FAMILY

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Mt. Zion to Celebrate 8th Pastoral Anniversary Faith Leaders Asked to Deliver United Coalition of Churches and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Avenue, Brotherhood to Host Monthly Men’s Breakfast Niagara Non-Violence Messages During Week of Falls, is set to celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary The United Coalition of Churches and Brotherhood will host its monthly Men’s Breakfast on October 21 at Back to Basics Outreach Ministries located at 1370 William from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Breakfast is free as representatives from various churches around Buffalo fellowship and share information with each other about what is going on in their respective churches. We will be in prayer during our fellowship for our city and country as well as the world in the wake of the violence that happened in Las Vegas. All churches or organizations are invited to join us as we talk about issues and solutions that we as men can have in directly impacting our community. For more information contact Pastor Charles Walker at 854-1086.

Macedonia Baptist Church to Host Gospel Chorus Anniversary Macedonia Baptist Church, 237 E. North St. will host its Gospel Chorus Anniversary on Sunday October 15 at the church. Featured will be Delivered, Brian Freeman, Divine Nature and more! Rev. Herman Alston Jr. is Pastor. There will be a free will offering.

its Pastor, Timothy J. Brown Sr. and Leading Lady, Colleen G. Brown.

The thee is "A New thing" (Isaiah 43:18-19). Pre-Anniversary events are as follows: October 11: Rev. Kenneth Simmons Cold Spring Bible Chapel, 7 p.m.

October 12: Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, True Bethel Full Gospel, 7 p.m.

October 13; Bishop James Morton, New Beginnings Full Gospel also at 7:00 pm, October 15: Rev. William Gillison, Mt. Olive Baptist Church @ 4:00 pm.

We will complete the Anniversary Celebration on Sunday October 22 at the 11 a.m. morning service with refreshments served immediately after the service. Please come and worship with us, bring a friend, join Mt. Zion as we celebrate and appreciate our Pastor and Leading Lady.

New Miracle to Celebrate 14th Anniversary New Miracle Temple of God, 1321 Kensington Avenue will celebrate its 14th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 15 .

Non-Violence, Justice and Opportunities

2017 marks the 5th Annual Week of Non-Violence, Justice and Opportunities Initiative, October 15-23, 2017, organized

by Black Women for Positive Change (BW4PC) and a network of partners. Faith leaders are asked to deliver messages of non-violence during worship services to promote anger management, conflict resolution and non-violence. The Honorary Chair of the Week is Harry Belafonte. Legendary Civil Rights leader and Honorary Co-Chair Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., states, "According to the four Gospels, Jesus of Nazareth was a non-violence soul force athlete. Why has not Christianity followed the one they call Christ? During the 2017 Week of Non-Violence I urge my fellow Ordained Ministers to preach and teach how Jesus calls the earth to a non-violent life where soul force helps us solve our violent human issues."

Marcus Hughes, Chair, of the Millennial Committee said, "We are asking Faith Leaders to lead Prayer Chains with their congregations outside Faith Institutions to ring bells, and pray for peace in our communities. This will be a tangible demonstration of love, peace and unity. We also invite faith leaders to a Intergenerational Rally, Washington, D.C. Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10am - 2 pm."

For more information go to www. 2017weekofnonviolence. org

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Bethesda World Harvest Organization Seeks to Honor Breast Cancer Survivors at Area Churches International Fellowship On Friday October 27th 2U ABC Breast Cancer Support Group will have their 3rd “Sister’s We of Churches to Host Ninth Win Gala”. The theme this year is, “Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring Holy Convocation and the Memory.”

The NFMMC Breast Cancer Support Group works with 2U ABC (To You it’s all About Breast Global Youth Initiative Cancer) support group to assist women with barriers and to help eliminate the burden to those Bishop Michael Badger and First Lady Joyce Badger of Bethesda World Harvest International Fellowship of Churches announce Bethesda’s Ninth Holy Convocation and Global Youth Initiative October 11-15 at the church, located at 1365 Main Street in Buffalo.

Highlights include special guests: •Bishop L. Spenser Smith, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. and guest artist Tim Riddick •Prophet Antoine Jasmine, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.

•Dr. Todd Hall, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.

•Prophet Jen Marie Domoraud, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.

Youth will be inspired and empowered on Youth Empowerment Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Doors open at 8 a.m. Registration, breakfast and lunch are free. During this day long session young people will be “equipped, inspired and empowered” to have a positive self image; respect themselves and others; and to be a positive influence. Facilitated by Demario and Nina Badger, special guests will include Pastor Melvin Taylor, host and Tim & Brelyn Bowman.

For more information call 884-3607

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who write their way through life. Many audience members in the small but full house were so moved that they embraced the women as they descended from the stage, some with tears in their eyes.

While Birth Write explored social issues pertinent to Black women, Anatomy of a Black Man was written and presented by poets, Shaquille “AOR” Payne and Anderson Allen a.k.a “Poetically Undefined.”

Their one-night-only show at MuCCC that set the challenges of living in a Black man’s body to syncopated hearts, beats and rhythms needed seating added to accommodate the overflow demand.

Other Black shows including FuturPointe Dance’s beautifully staged, Afro-Caribbean storydance alchemy; Elephant Grass and Theresa Bowick’s, Collard Green Curves also packed in the patrons. Both culturally specific, yet uniquely different productions opened night after night to sold out shows at Geva Theatre’s Fielding Stage.

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who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. During the Gala, we will be honoring Breast Cancer Survivors and wanted to know if any congregants at area churches are Breast Cancer Survivors and would like to be honored during this time.

This year’s event will take place at Four Points Sheridan from 6pm-10:00pm, with dinner, live music from the White Chocolate Band and Recording Artist Annetta Williams, basket raffles and vendors. The cost is $40. Tickets will not be sold at the door. To purchase a ticket, for questions contact Cassandra Jackson @ 716-327-2129 or Jackie Montgomery @ 716-285-5650. Please send a list of your Survivors to Marchica Robinson at rtherobs@gmail.com by October 16th to ensure their names are acknowledged in our program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (716) 884-4606 or (716 ) 510-2997

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World Premiere Of Pure2 Debuts at Tralf

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he much anticipated world premiere of PURE2will debut on Saturday, October 21 at the Tralf Music Hall in downtown Buffalo for three shows at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Doris Records, King City and the Tralf Music Hall Box Office. Call 852-2860.

PURE 2 is the second part of the blockbuster film movie series PURE which premiered to sold out audiences last fall. Based on a book by Buffalo native Deuce King, the series is an urban fictional tale filmed on the streets of Buffalo . The movie was shot, edited and directed by Amire Reed of AK. Reed Films and features a host of people from Western New York. “The response we have been getting from the community is nothing but great,” noted Reed. “So many people are looking forward to part 2!”

The story is about two men cut from the same cloth working towards the same goal but their upbringing was vastly different.

“Duece was involved in the streets when he was younger and I was a very artist creative person who first made a name for myself in Buffalo by being a rapper/producer,” continued Amire… "The story is long and very deep.”

"PURE is more than a book and a movie, what I was trying to do is show young men and women that If I can do something different, you can do something different," Deuce King said in a television interview this summer.

The mini series has been shown to sold out audiences in theaters in Buffalo, Atlanta and Charlotte.

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The Salvation Army (BAS) Senior Dancing With The Stars Black Tie Affair will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5-10 p.m. at the Hamlin Restaurant, 432 Franklin Street. The event will include a red carpet opening and photos, dinner, live music with the Tommy Z Band, DJ, prizes and a grand prize color tv! GAC Members $10, non-members $15 and couples $25. For more information and tickets contact Lisa Holmes at (716) 888-6261.

On Saturday, October 21 at JAZZ 100 Festival, JazzBuffalo will be presenting, in association with Pausa Art House, the Julliard, NYC-based, highly regarded Grammy Nominee Cuban jazz pianist Elio Villafranca. Joining Villafranca as special guest will be the heavily touted Canadian National Jazz Award winner, Brownman Ali on trumpet, whose forays into jazz and hip-hop are well documented. The ensemble will also feature Sabu Adeyola on bass and Sean Jefferson on drums with an exciting appearance by the Cuban-born percussionist Vladimir Espinosa. Event honoring the msic of Mongo Santamaria and Dizzy Gillespie. Admission $17.50$25. Tickets at Eventbrite.

Pausa Art House is located at 19 Wadsworth St.(716) 697-9075.

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Willie Johnson and "The Rock Is Back" Sunday October 15thSOUL SUNDAY'S at The Shock Lounge, 1416 Main Street, Niagara Falls N.Y. 7-10pm.

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“Blood At The Root” Opens at the Paul Robeson Theatre This Weekend “Blood At The Root,” by Dominique Morisseau and directed by Aaron Moss, opens at the Paul Robeson Theatre in the African American Cultural Center Friday, Oct. 13 and runs thru Oct 29.

Co-produced with the Buffalo State College Theater Department, the show opened at the college Sept. 29.

“Blood At The Root” is a striking new ensemble drama based on the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tee on campus This bold new play

by Morisseau (Sunset Baby, Detroit ’67, Skeleton Crew) examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards and the crisis in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life.

Showtimes at the Paul Robeson Theatre are Friday's & Saturday's 8pm Sunday's 4pm General admission is $30; $25 for seniors and $22 students with ID. Thursday student/senior matinees are 10. For more information call 884-2013 or go to www.aaccbuffalo.org.

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“Two Can Play That Game” One Big Show Coming to Shea’s Oct 19!

Award-Winning Writer & Director Je’caryous Johnson Casts Vivica A. Fox, Porsha Williams, Columbus Short, Carl Payne, Gary Dourdan, Ronreaco Lee, Cocoa Brown & R&B Sensation Vivian Greenand Brings Hit Movie Two Can Play That Game To The Stage Thursday, October 19th @ Shea’s Performing Arts Ctr. Buffalo, NY - The original movie was met with rave reviews, instantly becoming a fan favorite and cult classic. Over the years, the media has lauded it a “turning point in movie history” and a “game changer.” It is the movie Two Can Play That Game.

Two Can Play That Game was released in 2001 by Sony/Screen Gems and written and directed by Mark A. Brown. Je’Caryous Johnson will be adapting the movie for stage, directing and serving as Executive Producer. Johnson shot to national theatre prominence when he turned the novels of popular AfricanAmerican authors into hit plays, including Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends & Lovers and Cheaters. Johnson’s recent play, Married But Single sold out in theatres from coast to coast.

Staying true to one of the main elements that made Two Can Play That Game such a huge success was Johnson’s casting of actress Vivica A. Fox to reprise her role as the beautiful and savvy relationship guru Shanté Smith. Johnson has assembled a who’s who of the film, TV and music world by recruiting Columbus Short, Porsha Williams, Gary Dourdan, Carl Payne, RonReaco Lee, Cocoa Brown and Vivian Green to bring the hit movie back to life on stage. Fans will get the real low down on everyday rules to relationships between men and women.

“Audiences across the country will be able to relive what made this movie unforgettable with the cast we have assembled,” said Johnson. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to have this incredibly talented cast. And having Vivica’s stamp of approval and vote of confidence is truly icing on the cake.”

Vivica A. Fox is one of the most recognizable and revered stars in Hollywood. From roles in the blockbuster “Independence Day” films to even her current recurring role on the FOX hit television series “Empire,” Fox continues to make her presence and mark known. to her new single, “I Don’t Know,” R&B sensation Vivian Green is the ultimate songbird.

“Bringing Two Can Play That Game to the stage is going to be EPIC,” said Fox. “I want fans to laugh and cry and high five and also learn some new dating rules when they come to see it. “In Two Can Play That Game, Je’Caryous Johnson will hold true to the story that fans fell in love with 16 years ago with some new twists and turns to the plot..

THE KING EVENT When the King Came to Buffalo: the 1967 address by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr We d n e s day, October 18, 2017 Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 Masten Avenue 5:30pm Learn more about Dr. King’s historic visit to Buffalo with commentary and reflection provided by historian, Steve Peraza, Assistant Professor, History and Social Studies Education, SUNY Buffalo State and political legend, George K Arthur; with the BAVPA Choir. This program is FREE. In collaboration with Just Buffalo “Civil Writes Project” leads up to Toni Morrison’s Just Buffalo Literary Center’s Babel appearance at Kleinhans Music Hall, November 9th, 8:00pm. For information visit "Civil Writes Project” at http://www.justbuffalo. org. The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is a Community Partner.

Reclaiming Our Ancestors II Reclaiming Our Ancestors II: Community Conversations about Racial Justice and Public History is being held from October 19-21 2017 at various locations throughout the City of Buffalo. The Conference opens with a reception and screening of Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes on Thursday, October 19th UB Jacobs Executive Development Center 672 Delaware Ave 6:00pm FREE and closes with an Evening of Jazz, Museum tour, Catered Dinner, Cash Bar on Saturday, October 21st at the Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway 6:30pm Cost $30:00 All Sessions and Opening Reception are Free to the Public. For a complete listing of locations/presenters/session descriptions and conference registration go to: http://www. humanitiesinstitute.buffalo.edu/ event/hi-conference-reclaiming-our-ancestors/ This is a national conference with acclaimed scholars and activists discussing how to democratize our imaginative, intellectual, artistic and public landscapes through the inclusion of diverse histories. The galvanizing center of the conversations will be an extraordinary group of descendants of prominent 18th and 19th century African American antislavery activists. The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is a Community Partner. The conference is sponsored by the University of Buffalo Humanities Institute.

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When the King Came to Buffalo: The 1967 Address

by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Wednesday,October 18 5:3 pm, FREE Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave Learn about this moment in history with commentary and reflection by historian Steve Peraza, Assistant Professor, History and Social Studies Education, SUNY Buffalo State; and political legend, George K. Arthur; with the BAVPA Choir.

RECLAIMING OUR ANCESTORS II:

Community Conversations about Racial Justice and Public History

Thursday, October 19 6pm, FREE Opening Reception

Screening of Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes UB Jacobs Executive Development Center, 672 Delaware Ave

Saturday, October 21 6:30pm, $30 Closing: Evening of Jazz Museum tour, dinner, cash bar Colored Musicians Club 145 Broadway For info and registration, visit HumanitiesInstitute.buffalo.edu

Thank you to our Michigan Street sponsors: City of Buffalo, New York Power Authority, Erie County of New York State, The State of New York

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THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHAGORAS “Changing the Mindset of Young Men From Victims to World Leaders"

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he James McInnis Council #10 Valley of Buffalo Knights of Pythagoras youth mentorship program held its first annual awards dinner last Friday, October 6 at True Bethel Baptist Church.

Thirty outstanding young men were honored before an audience of proud parents, supporters and community leaders.

“This is proof that there are positive things in the City of Buffalo for our young men to be involved in, and this (Knights of Pythagoras) happens to be one of them,” said Sir Knight Pastor Rev. Kenneth A. Simmons, District Director and the driving force behind the program .

“It is a privilege and an honor to work with these outstanding young men,” he proudly stated “It is my hope that this program has instilled values and morals that will help these young men grow and develop into the leaders and protectors of this community.”

Rev. Simmons son, Emmanuel Simmons, was among those honored. A Master Knight who sits on the state board, he received the MLK Leadership Award from the Grand Lodge of the State of New York.

The Knights of Pythagoras, dedicated to God and the Universal Brotherhood of Mankind, accepts boys between the ages of 7-17 and helps to develop them into young men. The program promotes family values, provide educational scholarships, and plays a significant role in the uplifting of humanity, explained Rev. Simmons.

The paramount aim of the Order, he continued “ is to serve the youth of our community with a well-organized and supervised program to promote health, social activity, educational, vocational, character, and all-around development of boys throughout the City, while building better sons of today, and men of tomorrow.”

The Knight of Pythagoras youth participants include Emmanuel Simmons, Kenneth Elliott, Kyree Elliott, Kam’ern Black, Rashad James, Rashid James, Justice Anderson, Deven Perry, Christian Perry, Isaiah Perry, David Williams, Eugene Davis, James Byrd, Malcolm Rice, Zyre Hutcherson, Jerard Johnson, Jordan Johnson, De Andre Martin, Roman Harris, Marcus Trotter, Antoine Brooks, David Edwards, Willie Manuel, Mylen Hunter, Jaylen Gadley, Jason Gadley, Stephen Swaggard, and Raekwon Mason.

-Outstanding ChapterPrior to delivering the keynote address, R.W. John F. Hudson, the New York City - based State Director of the Knights of Pythagoras, said that he was there to encourage the young men “to stay focused.” The order, he said, teaches love of God, respect for parents and especially respect for women. And since the country’s leadership is setting a poor moral example, he said they (the young men) "need to know their job is to protect their families and their communities…our program teaches them to be leaders."

KNIGHTS OF PYTHAGORAS: The youth of the Knights of Pythagoras are pictured above with Brian K. Lewis, Rev.Simmons, Mayor Brown and Bro. Anthony L. Pendergrass, esq. Photo by Ronnie Tillman / Made In your Image Photos

Mr. Hudson, who runs the state-wide mentoring program, said that the Buffalo order, out of seven districts statewide, was one of the largest and fastest growing in the state. “It’s a beautiful program,” he said . Praising Rev Simmons on an excellent job, he noted, “the devil has always been after the male child that’s why we need more men like Bro. Kenny!"

In addition to dedicating himself to The Knights of Pythagoras, Rev. Simmons is involved in little league baseball and football and serves as full time Pastor of The Cold Spring Bible Chapel. He is Director of Youth and Recreation for the City of Buffalo and also serves as Chaplin at the East Ferry Youth Detention Center.

The Order of Pythagoreans is sponsored by and is under the supervision of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York.

Ritual is the focal point of all of the Order’s programming. Through it, the candidate in his initiation into the Order is presented impressive lessons to teach Reverence for God, Love and Honor for his Parents, Righteous Thinking, Purity, Patriotism, Toleration, Courtesy, Friendship and Constancy. A Pythagorean's aim is to become a better son, a better youth and citizen than ever before.

The local council is the James McInnis Council #10 Order of the Knights of Pythagoras in the Valley of Buffalo sponsored by Ionic Lodge No.88 and the brothers of the 7th masonic district. If you have a son, relative, neighbor, or know of any at risk youth that may benefit from such a program contact, Brother Sir Knight Kenneth Simmons (716) 812-9324 or Brother Kermit Q. Petty (716) 563.9657.

Local sponsors included Ionic Lodge No. 88, the Community Action Organization of Buffalo and Erie County (CAO) and Mayor Byron Brown.

Bro. Simmons expressed special thanks to sponsors of the mentoring program and especially loyal supporters Sis.. Michel Hunter-Elliott, the Parent Coordinator; Sis Maria Dockery, Sis. Shanise Anderson and Sis. Tamika Sanders.. “Thanks to all the mothers for the privilege of working with their children!" he said.

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Buffalo Public School Administrators Kick Parents to the Curb! Why We Should Vote "No" on the Constitutional Convention...

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or the last six years, parents of Buffalo Public School children have been actively increasing their level of involvement in their children’s educational experience in the role of Parent Facilitators. They’ve been active agents in recent improvements in student outcomes, perhaps even the determining factor. And on Monday, September 25th, District administrators showed them exactly what they think of them – exactly what they think of parents’ contributions, and exactly what they think of our children.

Parent Facilitators walked into a meeting that they thought was a training session, and were abruptly shown the door.

They were told that the IRS had objected to their designation as independent contractors, but no formal, written document was offered, explaining that their services were no longer desired. No advance notice was given, so that parents could prepare for the loss of a monthly stipend of $300.

There was no discussion, and no inclusion in or examination of possible alternative solutions. But the six-year tenure of these parents is only one of many positive, progressive outcomes of decades of parent advocacy, that has produced a resilient body with a fundamental understanding: These are our schools. These are our children, and we will not be silenced, dismissed, or shut out.

During the press conference held by the District Parent Coordinating council that following Thursday, DPCC advocates Duncan Kirkwood and Kevin Lafferty took issue with the abrupt expulsion that was “effective immediately.” Council President and veteran parent advocate Sam Radford noted that “parents are intricately involved in other aspects of District decision making.” That makes this exclusion curiously, consciously deliberate. According to the parents participating in the conference, it was also a debilitating slap in the face.

Vivian Ojumu, facilitator at Bennett High discussed the callous way the parents were treated, calling it unprofessional. “It seemed like we didn’t matter,” she said. “I thought we were coming for a training. I was embarrassed, blindsided, and confused.”

Kellie Bolden, facilitator assigned to East High asked the obvious question: “Why can’t we do the job until the end of the year?”

Jacqueline Andrews, from School #65 was very emotional as she addressed the hollow offer by administrators to remain without the small stipend. She explained that it wasn’t just the loss of that money that’s at issue, but the loss of the official designation with a title, and recognized, authorized position that provides leverage or standing with which to influence and encourage other parents to become more active.

Keith Jones, also a long-time advocate, is based at School #53. He is first concern was to address the insulting question: Why should you be paid to help your own children? “It’s not about that little stipend,” he said.” “The role of Parent Facilitator is an important role. …These are our schools. A lot of things that go on in the schools, people didn’t know that Parent Facilitators would take care of.” In addition to contributing to the development of budgets for their school buildings on Site Based Management Teams, Facilitators maintained the parent rooms where young children could find a warm and welcoming environment that had the power to change behaviors. Mr. Jones took issue with the District’s financial motive behind the dismissal.

“Education is not a business, it’s a right for our children,” he said, “and it’s a right of the parents to have a voice.”

Ti Markle followed Keith Jones at the microphones, bouncing over to the podium with the most bubbly, effervescent spirit that it wasn’t clear if she was grasping the gravity of the mo-

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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ment. She is an unsinkable cheerleader, completely immersed in the joy of merely talking about the ways in which parents have been able to bless school children through the facilitator program. Ms. Markle rattled off a litany of projects and duties that she and other parents perform, like organizing dozens of school events, providing winter clothing to children who come in without it, and working with the coordinator of the “Say Yes” program, to ensure that our graduates earn a college scholarship. She loves being the “go to” person in the school who helps with registration, fund raisers, sponsoring field trips, and involving other parents in school activities. Ms. Markle touted research that shows that parent involvement contributes to higher grades, increased attendance, high morale, and improved peer relationships among students. As she continued, it was easy to see why. Also in the job description: tying shoelaces, and giving “high fives” and hugs. Children even come to her asking for them, telling her they don’t get many. Markle even led a brief cheer before ending her remarks, hands held high, only missing pom-poms.

We want this euphoric, indomitable spirit in our schools! We want this joyful, loving embrace for our children. During her remarks, Vivian Ojumu said repeatedly: “I was proud of my position.” Our children deserve caregivers who take pride in what they’re doing. Parents who have made the most personal and profound investment in our schools – their children – are the ones with the mind to treat other children with the care they’d want for their own. We should remind ourselves that those employed as “teachers” don’t send their own children to the very schools where they “teach” …and really… that says it all.

The maddening irony of this situation is that the District that swept the rug out from under this stellar cadre of active, involved and loving allies – is the same one that’s spent years tagging parents as lazy, unconcerned, and the reason for poor educational outcomes. Could it be that their presence and their success is obliterating the facade of the lackadaisical, trifling parent, exposing unqualified, uncaring “educators” who manufactured it and hide behind it?

As for the piddling stipend that so many begrudge these parents, weathered advocate Wendy Mistretta reminded us of the fact that “volunteering isn’t free.” Parents have transportation, child care, and other obvious expenditures. Moreover, the money for the stipends wasn’t coming from the District’s billion- dollar budget, but from Federal Title I funds, which are specifically designated for parent involvement.

DPCC President Sam Radford has asked the Facilitators to continue their work as usual, as they await some formal statement documenting the dismissal and the cause of it. He noted that the District that just recently settled long-standing teachers’ and administrators’ contracts certainly has the ability to find a solution and restore the parent positions. In no way should parents be fighting for what we’ve already earned, and we have every intention to protect and build on this victory - enroute to the next. In addition to calling and writing representatives, parents will be out in full force, to be heard at the October 18th board meeting. We hope you’ll be there too!

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Perhaps the most profound aspect of Taylor’s platform was his goal to implement federal anti-lynching laws. Keep in mind, the infamous St. Charles lynching took place in 1904, the same year that Taylor ran for president with the NLP. That event is thought by some to be the deadliest reported mass lynching in American history resulting inthe deaths of 13 Black men

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Dear Editor: New Yorkers make progress. It’s what we do. It’s not always easy—in fact, it seldom is. Every progressive victory in New York history has been hard-won, and, in November, New Yorkers must once again choose progress.

Every 20 years, New York voters decide via referendum whether we want to rewrite our Constitution with a constitutional convention.

Proponents argue that a convention is the only way to reform Albany. That just isn’t true. The Constitution has already been amended more than 200 times since 1894, with another two amendments proposed for this coming November alone.

A constitutional convention would threaten every progressive reform ever adopted by the state of New York. The new Constitution would be written by 204 delegates, and those delegates would be chosen by political machines with the money and influence to get their people elected. During the last convention, less than 10 percent of the delegates were African-American or Latino. It was dominated by judges, legislators and other political insiders. Average people can’t compete. That convention targeted every public resource and freedom in New York, and there’s no reason to think this convention would be any different.

Through unrelenting effort, New Yorkers have been able to create a Constitution that protects our rights and prioritizes our needs. For instance, the New York State Constitution has some of the most powerful voting rights protections in the country.

Voter ID laws disproportionately target people of color and lowincome men and women, preventing them from voting if they do not have an ID. The New York Constitution guarantees that the only identification you need to vote is your signature. The Constitution also includes provisions for spending public money to assure that low-income New Yorkers have affordable housing.

This type of spending is one of the most powerful tools we have in the ongoing battle to make New York affordable for people other than the ultra-wealthy, and there are plenty of private interests that want to destroy them.

In New York we’ve raised the age of criminal responsibility, reduced stop-and-frisk and required videotaped police interrogation for serious offenses. A constitutional convention could wipe away these reforms and all other reforms in a single year.

And, as we all know, immigrant communities across the country are currently under attack by the federal government. New York City and New York State are both self-described sanctuaries, but a convention would open our laws to influence from hateful groups funding an anti-immigrant agenda.

I fight every day to help our communities achieve financial stability, good jobs, affordable housing and justice on all fronts.

We cannot afford for all of our rights and protections to be up in the air and vulnerable during a convention we have no say in.

On top of everything else, the estimated cost of a convention is upward of $300 million—money we could spend helping the 88,000 homeless people in New York.

Don’t let political insiders waste our money. Vote no to protect every progressive reform in New York history.

Afua Atta-Mensah, Esq. Afua Atta-Mensah, Esq. is executive director of Community Voices Heard and Community Voices Heard Power in NYC.

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F&S Tailors & Fashions To Celebrate it’s 9th Anniversary

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The Old Timers

THE OLD TIMER'S LUNCHEON

Horace Sweatt, a retired Sky Cap from American Airlines, started the Old Timer's Luncheon (OTL) in 1974. Other community minded leaders including Jim Bell thought it was a good idea to meet once a month at local community taverns, have lunch, "shoot the breeze" and catch up on what was happening in the neighborhood.

Jim Bell became the original organizer and started mailing post cards to retirees inviting them to lunch. So on every 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 :00 pm the Old Timers would gather at a local lounge/tavern and have lunch. Lunch was $3 per person.

They met at many local lounges such as the Crest Lounge, Pixies, Peacock Inn, Dot's Capri, Masten & Eaton, Brownies Upper Terrace, Bird Cage and others. From 1985-2005 the Old Timers had their monthly lunch at the Club 600 under the ownership of Mrs. Inez Hord.

All who attended had to sign "The Book." This became an official position "The Keeper of the Book.” To date there has been three keepers, Jim Bell 1974-2001, Det . Sergeant James (Jimmy) Hunter 2001-2011, and Don Josey 2012- to present.

At one time membership was as high as 100. At present there are approximately 30 members.

The oldest original living members are George Watts and Steve Atkins.

The OTL was for men only, but around 2006 women were allowed to sign "The Book" as guests only.

At the present time the OTL is held at Kerns Bowling Alley and the Sophisticated Soul.

Mrs. Inez Hord, former owner of the Club 600 (Promises made, Promises kept to Jim Bell) Keeps the Old Timer's Luncheon going. She is sponsoring a MEMBER RECRUITMENT DINNER at Nate's Place, 1038 Smith Street, October 12, 2017 at 4:00 pm

"Knowing when to stop you can avoid any danger." -IChing

EACH ONE - REACH ONE EACH ONE - BRING ONE! See you

&S Tailors and Fashions, located at 2372 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, invites the community to join them for refreshments from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm on Saturday October 14, and Monday October 16 in celebration of their 9th anniversary. Stop by and enter to win a $300 F & S Tailors and Fashions gift card if you can tell us the number of billboards we have and where they are located. The drawing held on Monday October 16.

F&S TAILORS' was established on September 30, 2008. A vision of Nehemiah Eric Johnson, F&S is derived from “father and son" (both tailors). it was located at 2936 Genesee Street.

A partnership was formed between N. Eric Johnson & Geneva Smith-Johnson on October 16, 2008 and the store was renamed F&S TAILORS' and FASHIONS.

N. Eric Johnson has over 45 years in the tailoring and fashion business. He has worked for many well known stores such as Men's Wearhouse, Sax Fifth Avenue, S & K and Riverside Men's Store. He has fitted notables from politicians and sports figures to actors and entertainers.

F&S Tailors and Fashions offers apparel for men and women, and full alteration and tailoring services onsite for one stop shopping. A new service, custom tailoring with the F&S Tailors & Fashions logo, will be launched in December 2017.

For more information call Eric at 894-3742. Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit their new website for more shopping opportunities. Go to www.fandsfashions. com

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LEGAL NOTICE U.S.Bank v. Eshelman SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property INDEX NO. 807612/2015 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 441 TREMONT AVENUE KENMORE, NY 14217 District: Section: 65.840 Block: 1 Lot: 26 U.S. BANK N.A., IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-HE6, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-HE6, Plaintiff, vs. JANICE F. ESHELMAN, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; DIANE BERDINE AS HEIR AND DISTRBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE ESHELMAN; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOHN DOE #1î through JOHN DOE #12, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff the persons or parties intended being the tenants occupants persons or corporations if any having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $42,500.00 and interest, recorded on March 15, 2004 in Book 13149 at Page 4993 of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 441 TREMONT AVENUE KENMORE, NY 14217.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this

summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the 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.

legal Notices -LEGAL NOTICEANDERSON FAMILY ENTERPRISE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/5/2017. Office: Erie Co. SSNY desi. as agt. for process & shall mail to: The LLC, 249 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Any lawful purpose.

Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC, T.A.G. Rental Properties, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: August 11, 2017. Office of the LLC: 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 Erie County. Contact: Antionette T. Craig (808) 489-7548.

The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY. Purpose of LLC: Rental Assistance and Property Management. No specific duration attached to LLC. Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Superior Support Staffing LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: July 21, 2017 Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 1400 Buffalo, NY 14202 Purpose of LLC: Employment Agency The LLC is to be mana\ged

by Vivian Zola, LPN Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICEJ &W PLANNING GROUP, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/05/2017. Office in Erie County. SSNY is the designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 163 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Sept. 27, Oct 4,11,18,25, Nov.1

-LEGAL NOTICEMalcolm Properties & Management LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 09/11/17. Office: Erie County.

SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 212 Wallace Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Sept.27, Oct. 4,11,18,25, Nov.1.

-LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC, T- N-T Rental Properties, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: June 5, 2017. Office of the LLC: 82 Stonham Way Williamsville, NY 14221 Erie County. Contact: Theodore Brinson (716) 444-1278.

The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 82 Stonham Way Williamsville, NY. Purpose of LLC: Rental Assistance and Property Management. No specific duration attached to LLC. Oct.11,18,25 Nov.1,8,15

Dated: ________________________, 2017 RAS BORISKIN, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff BY: __________________________ MATTHEW ROTHSTEIN, ESQ.. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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LEGAL NOTICE ACTION FOR DIVORCE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE SUMMONS WITH NOTICE AND COMPLAINT Index No.: SF2017901976

Reem Abbas 3233 Cambridge Sq. S. Hamburg, NY 14219

Plaintiff,

against Adam Abdulamir Defendant

ACTION FOR DIVORCE To the above named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO RESPOND to the claim for the relief sought by the Plaintiff by either serving a written Demand for a Complaint or a written Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney, at the address stated below.

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

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

(B)The relief sought is a Judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving forever the bonds of matrimony between the parties.

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

This action is brought in the County of Erie because of: Plaintiff’s residence Dated: August 25th, 2017

FRANK S. FALZONE, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiff 215 Hampshire Street Buffalo, New York 14213 (716) 881-2653

Job Fair Features More Than 90 Employers, 2,000 Jobs!

The City of Niagara Falls and the Department of Labor are hosting the Niagara Falls Job Fair on .Thursday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Convention & Events Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Ninety-five businesses will offering more than 2,000 jobs.

Additional services at the event include resume review, computer lab for online applications and on-site interviews Put your best foot forward.

Your next job could be just a step away!

Job hunters who want to take part should pre-register online at labor.ny.gov/NFJobFair. For more information, call 888-708-6712.

ROOMS ROOMS FOR RENT: Delavan-Humboldt area, Bailey-Delavan. $325$480. Everything included.

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Admissions Advisor The Admissions Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Admissions Advisor.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated experience in college admissions, or related area within higher education; ability to travel overnight, and work evenings and weekends; up to ten (10) weeks of recruitment-related travel per semester.

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

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

legal Notices -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC, RET Freedom LLC, Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: August 9, 2017. Office of the LLC: 1000 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204 Erie County. Contact: Timothy Hogues (716) 818-6637. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 1000 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204. Purpose of LLC: Rental Assistance and Property Management. No specific duration attached to LLC. Oct.11,18,25 Nov.1,8,15

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LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS LAKESHORE SHORELINE TRAIL MULTI-USE PATHWAY PHASE 3 PROJ# FA-127-BP3-17 PIN 5758.02 Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for construction of federal aid recreational trail project. Sealed proposals received at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Thursday, November 2, 2017. Bid deposit of $90,000.00 required. Minority Workforce goal, Apprenticeship, 9% DBE, & Davis Bacon Wage Rates required. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11 Hustle for Health Senior Program : Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm. FREE Line Dance Fitness for ages 55+ 832 -1010 The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

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“A TOAST TO THE HON. BETTY JEAN GRANT”: The community honored Legislator Betty Jean Grant with a heartfelt tribute on September 28 at the CAO Rafi Green Center on Fillmore Avenue. A video tribute, serenades, spoken word, dancers, a UNIA Presentation and a host of testimonials were featured throughout the evening. Most impressive was the respect displayed towards Sister Grant by the two young candidates who ran for her seat this year – Duncan Kirkwood and April Baskin. Ms. Baskin will take Mrs. Grant’s seat in January. There was plenty of love to go around! Congratulations Betty Jean on a job well done!

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It’s a new day in Buffalo. For the first time in a generation, there’s a sense of possibility and optimism about the future. If you’d like to be a part of this change and make a difference, think about helping to bring a meeting, convention or sports event to town. Contact Dionne Williamson at williamson@visitbuffaloniagara.com or 218-2927 and we’ll take it from there!

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GIVING BACK:Tina Sanders Founder/President of No More Tears would like to thank Attica Correction Facility YAP Program in collaboration with "Fill the Backpack" for making the event a success with their generous donation! Thank you for giving back to the community!

Tracey Mullen, Buffalo FATHERS, Buffalo Peacemakers and No More Tears.