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Actress Viola Davis Speaks Truth to Power “Kills It” in Her Emmy Award Acceptance Speech PG. 9 NATIONAL

New Poll: Blacks, Whites Agree, Race Relations Have Worsened Nationally

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INSIDE ROC

Mayor Warren Recognizes 12-Year-Old Hero PG. 2

ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON, D.C.! Local Organizing Committees in Buffalo and Rochester Prepare for Historic 20th Anniversary Gathering of the Million Man March in the Nation’s Capital PG. 10

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AroundTown *The FR=EE 3rd Annual Community Summit on Race will be held Saturday, September 26, 11 AM at Wilson Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee Street. To register go to www.faceraceroc.org/summit2015

Mayor Warren (far right), Fire Chief Schreiber and firefighters who were involved with the rescue, pose with young hero Ja’mes Beckford.

Mayor Warren Recognizes 12-Year-Old Hero Mayor Lovely A. Warren and Fire Chief John Schreiber recently presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ja’mes Beckford, age 12, who reported a fire on June 29 on Terrace Park. His actions led to the rescue of Tarlease Clark, who is 89 years old. The ceremony took place at the fire station on Genesee Street with the firefighters who performed the rescue and Milt Newsome, Ms. Clark's son. "It's important to call attention to the times things go right, and I just want to thank Ja’mes Beckford for giving us that opportunity," said Mayor Warren. The certificate states: In Recognition, this certificate is presented to Ja’mes Beckford. For your decisive action on June 29, 2015 when you ran home to report a house fire on Terrace Park. Your quick thinking and willingness to help contributed to the successful rescue of an elderly woman who was inside the burning house. You set an example other Rochester youth can follow.

Deadlines Near for Police, Fire Exam

The deadline to apply for the Civil Service exam for Rochester police officer is Sept. 25.Information is posted at www.cityofrochester.gov/joinRPD. The deadline to apply for the Civil Service exam for Rochester firefighter is Oct. 2. Information is posted at www.cityofrochester.gov/firefighterjob.

*Local Organizing Committee of Rochester, 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March, Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m., Foundation Academy, 200 Genesee St. 585-820-3973. *Operating Rental Property Workshops: *Saturday, October 3 from 10:00AM-5:00PM, The Housing Council, 75 College Avenue, Rochester. Please call 585-546-3700 or visit www.thehousingcouncil.org to reserve your spot today. There is a $45 materials fee. *2015 Western New York Homeless Symposium presented by Homeless Services Network of RochesterWednesday, September 30 from 8:15AM – 4:30PM at the Holiday Inn (formerly Rochester Plaza Hotel), 70 State Street. The goal of this year’s Symposium is to provide skill building opportunities and showcase various resources and services available to providers who continue to address homelessness and hunger in our community.

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New Student Representative to serve on Rochester Board of Education The Rochester Board of Education will have a new Student Representative for 2015-16 to present student concerns, initiatives, and perspectives. Mr. Savion Rambert, a senior at the Leadership Academy for Young Men, has been selected by members of the district-wide Student Leadership Congress to serve as Student Representative this year. Mr. Rambert exemplifies the qualities of a natural leader and has received recognition among teachers, school staff, and his peers. He has earned numerous awards, including Urban League Black Scholar Award, Honor Roll, Student of the Week, Student of the Month, and the Leadership Academy for Young Men Citizenship Award. Savion possesses extraordinary writing skills, composing poetry in his spare time and participating in the annual “Breathing Fire” poetry slam. He will graduate in June 2016 with a Regents Diploma and then attend college. Mr. Rambert will officially begin his service as Student Representative to the Board of Education in the monthly Business Meeting on Thursday, September 24th. The Business Meeting will begin at 6:30PM in the third-floor conference room of the Central Office Building, located at 131 West Broad Street. This meeting is open to the public.

BreakThru Magazine held it’s “2nd Annual Celebration Gala”

BreakThru Magazine held it’s “2nd Annual Celebration Gala” at the Holiday Inn (formerly the Rochester Plaza)last Friday. It was a night to honor those in our community who tirelessly uplift, motivate and empower others. The list of honorees included Dr. Leonard Brock (Director of Rochester-Monroe Anti- Poverty Initiative), Kadija Yawn (“Man Up” Initiative), Bishop Jerry McCullough (Faith Temple Apostolic Church), Bishop Reginald McGill (New Life Ministries), Doddie Franklin (Rochester’s Jewels), Adam McFadden (Rochester City Councilman), Lynette Adams (Reporter NEWS10NBC) and Mayor Lovely Warren (Rochester) and many others. Proceeds from the Gala is also going towards building a scholarship fund for RCSD student. The scholarship and student will be selected next Spring. Breakthru Magazine is a publication geared toward positive images of people of color. The goal is to uplift, motivate and empower our community. It can be found at all Wegmans stores in Rochester and Buffalo. Juanita Washington is the magazine’s Editor-In-Chief.

Rochester SPEAK OUT

In Defense of Commissioner Elliot By Howard J. Eagle n a recent media report, the Rochester Teachers Association indicated that they would file a class action suit against Rochester Board of Education vice president Cynthia Elliot because she cursed at teachers and told them to leave the district. Ms. Elliott in, an op-ed piece in the major media, maintained that she has always stated that “ if teachers who work in the district do not understand the complexities of education in an urban environment there will be a disconnect with our students and families. And, frankly, they should not be teaching in this district because they cannot do the job.” The use of the “curse” word she explained, was taken out of context, as it was used in conversation with the staff at School 8 “for effect so that teachers would know what they may have to encounter from some residents in the urban community.”

I’m wondering, where are Commissioner Elliot’s Board colleagues on this issue? Where are the wonderful White women who were just elected or reelected nine days ago (Mary Adams, Willa Powell, and Elizabeth Hallmark), all of whom claimed during the campaign that they believe racism is a serious problem in the Rochester City School District. Where are they now? I’ll tell you where they are , somewhere hiding and hoping that this issue will blow over as quickly as possible. They dare not say anything. They know that if they do Adam Urbanski will have their political-heads on a silver platter. He helped to elect each of them, and you better believe that politically He is their boss period. I won’t even ask about the Black men on the Board. We already know that they dare NOT say a word. Obviously this is the quality of leadership that the White, minority- “majority” wants. It is also apparently the quality of leadership that the Black majority- “minority” wants. Lord, have mercy on our children and families! The Struggle Continues... (Howard J. Eagle is a Rochester-based Parent-Activist/ Educator)

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AREA BRIEFS

Primary Election Update: Low Numbers and A Sorry Voter Turnout…

Tell it! Speak to the Folks in Charge About Paying Your Heat and Light Bills!

Terrance L. Heard

Terrance Heard Announces Candidacy for Ellicott District Council Member Seat With supporters chanting “November 3rd – Vote for Heard,” Terrance L. Heard announced his candidacy for the Ellicott District Council Member seat to be voted on in the November 3, 2015 General Election. Although Heard was challenged by the current councilman, Darius Pridgen, and was removed from the Primary Election ballot, he and his volunteers collected signatures from Ellicott District residents in support of his nomination. Those signatures were more than sufficient to place him on the ballot for the General Election. Heard kicked off his campaign with a variety of “Listening Tours” for Ellicott District residents which will run through the end of the month. In addition, Heard says he will host a “Community Heal & Mend Day” with various community leaders on October 24 to celebrate the strength of diversity and create understanding between various leaders, organizations, and the residents of Buffalo. Heard is running under the “1 Ellicott” Party Line.

On Thursday, October 1, you will have the opportunity to tell those in charge of providing home heating and electricity services what it takes for you to pay your heat and light bills. Do you struggle to afford food versus the light and/or the gas bill? You shouldn’t have to make such difficult choices. Heat and light are things we all need to live and thrive. Having affordable utilities is possible. But to have affordable electricity and heat, you must advocate for yourself. Come to Central Public Library downtown and tell the Public Service Commission how high utility bills affect the quality of your life. You need to tell your story of survival, your story of buying food, versus paying the gas or light bill to the people responsible for controlling our lights and gas. In order to take control of our energy future, we must step up and speak up. Tell it! Please come to the Public Statement Hearing on Energy Affordability, Buffalo NY, Thursday , October 1, 2015. The program starts at 2 P.M. but you may come later. Details are given below: Public Statement Hearings on Energy Affordability Assistance Programs for Low Income Utility Customers on Thursday, October 1, Buffalo Central Library 1 Lafayette Square: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Information Session 3:00 PM Public Statement Hearing Begins 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Information Session 7:00 PM Public Statement Hearing Begins

Youth With A Purpose Seeks Volunteers and Support Would you like to get involved at Youth With A Purpose? We need volunteers, mentors, prayer partners and financial supporters. YWAP is expanding as God opens up new doors. Your support helps YWAP walk through those doors. Call us, visit us or write us: 716-830-8240, www.youthwithapurpose.org, ywapbuffalo@yahoo.com, On Thursday nights from 7-9 pm, you can stop by Expressway Assembly 260 Eggert Road.

Candidates: (l-R) Belton-Cottman, Gibson, Wingo, Mascia, Franczyk, Herbert.

y now its old news that incumbent David Franczyk beat back challengers Sammuel A. Herbert and Joseph Mascia to win the Fillmore District race. In Masten, Ulysees O. Wingo Sr. won the race for Masten District Councilmember in a closely watched 3-way election. And in the county-wide race for Family Court, Kelly A. Brinkworth won the Democratic primary. Just one day after his victory Mr. Wingo was sworn in on the Common Council to serve the rest of former Masten Council Member Demone Smith’s term. -The Numbers And the TurnoutPrior to the election it was predicted that the turnout would be around 10%. It was even lower than that. Across Erie County it was reported that only 7.5 percent of eligible voters actually voted. Political watchdogs expect that the turnout will be better in the fall because of the race for County Executive, a major community-wide office, which should stimulate the turnout. Whether or not that holds true for the city – especially the African American community – is anybody’s guess. Here are the numbers: In the Fillmore District a little over 1,000 votes (1,012) were cast. Incumbent David Franczyk won with 570 votes, followed by Samuel A. Herbert with 291 and Joseph Mascia with 151 (we guess the “n” word matters...) Masten did a little better with a total of 2,221 voters casting their ballots. Wingo narrowly beat out Sharon Belton-Cottman with 1,076 to her 919; winning by only 157. Lamone A. Gibson followed a distant third with 226. Kelly A. Brinkworth won the Democratic primary with 44 percent of the Democratic vote (11,250) in the county-wide race for Family Court Judge. She will face Brenda M. Freedman, in the November 3 general election. Freedman was victorious in the Republican primary with 4,157 votes. See you at the polls November 3!

Price And Courtney Co-Chair 43Rd Black Achievers Dinner Senior Business Planner for Global Supply chain and Community Relations Manager at General Motors Tonawanda Engine Nina Price and Administrative Vice President with the M&T Bank Herbert T. Courtney have been tapped as the Co-Chairs of the 43rd Annual Black Achievers in Industry Awards Dinner . The Black Achievers Banquet will be held on October 10 at the Adams Mark in downtown Buffalo. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Nina Price began her career with General Motors as a production manager in1995. Nina has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Davenport University in Michigan. She currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the American Cancer Society and is a Board Member of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Chamber of Commerce. Nina is the recipient and has been nominated for numerous awards, including being a 2011 Michigan Chronicle Women of Excellence recipient and a 2009 ATHENA Young Professional nominee. Herbert T. Courtney and Nina Price Herb has worked in banking for a 38-year period, beginning his career with M&T in retail banking at the Main and Delavan Branch office. He later transitioned to Commercial Banking, where he spent several years in the Middle Market and Business Banking divisions. After M&T’s acquisition of Keystone Financial in 2000, Herb relocated from Buffalo to serve as M&T’s first Regional Business Banking Manager over a five-county area in the Philadelphia market. Herb returned to Buffalo in 2014 and currently serves as M&T’s Senior Community Development Officer. Herb regularly conducts financial literacy workshops that are administered through community outreach to business associations, block clubs and faith based groups. Herb has come full circle to the Black Achievers Dinner, after being a past recipient of the Black Achiever Award for his many years of community service. The Black Achievers Awards Dinner is held each year to provide an opportunity for business, civic and religious organizations to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in various career and community endeavors. Proceeds from the Black Achievers Awards Dinner will go to the Erma D. Robinson Educational Incentive Scholarship Fund and the Willie Hutch Jones Educational Sports Program. Dr. Catherine Collins chairs the scholarship committee. For more information on the Gala, or to purchase tickets, call (716) 884-1490 or visit the Buffalo Black Achievers website at www.BuffaloBlackAchievers.com.

Important Dates in Black History...

1290 -The Dogon of Mali plot the orbits of various universes and star systems including Sirius B1 1300 -The slave trade greatly expands in northern Africa, Ethiopia and the West African savanna 1324 - Emperor of Mali, Mansa Musa goes to Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 1332 - Death of Mansa Musa, the great King of Mali (ruled 1307-1332) 1438 - The Portuguese travel down the coast of Africa 1442 - The Portuguese buy a small number of African prisoners of war from other Africans 1492 - Pedro Alonzo Nino, one of Columbus’ crew on his first voyage to the west, was an African. 1493 - On Columbus’ second voyage Africans were brought to Jamaica, enslaved, and eventually took part in a revolt. 1518 - The first enslaved Africans arrived in South America, the Caribbean and North America 1538 - The first recorded importation of Africans into Brazil 1606 - Enslaved Africans in Brazil establish Maroon Settlement know as Palmares 1619 - At the Jamestown settlement in Virginia, John Rolfel reported in his Journal that on August 20, “there came in a Dutch man-of-warre that sold us 20 negars.” These first Africans in English North American colonies came as indentured servants. Sources: Jemal Cheatham & The Chronological History of the Negro in America, Bergman and Bergman.

LOCAL + NATIONAL + WORLD

New Poll: Blacks, Whites Agree, Race Relations Have Worsened Nationally N

ew Poll: Blacks, Whites Agree, Race Relations Have Worsened Nationally in the Past Year A new survey shows a majority of Americans, regardless of race, agree that race relations have worsened nationally in the past year — but on questions of equality, opinions were split between white and African-American respondents. According to a PBS Newshour/Marist Poll, a racial divide still persists on how Americans view a variety of issues, including whether Blacks and Whites have equal opportunities of getting hired for a job, receiving a quality education and earning equal pay for equal work. The survey also revealed a split in how Whites and African-Americans view the Black Lives Matter movement and on the Confederate flag. "I think what we were looking at was to get a sense of Americans today and their view on race relations, and see areas of similarity, areas of disagreement," said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. "And to get a handle on what is obviously something that brings forth a lot of emotion, particularly in the context of recent shootings and issues of police community behavior." Fifty-eight percent of respondents said race relations in the United States have deteriorated in the past year. When bro-

On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner died in Staten Island, New York City, a police officer put him in what has been described as a “chokehold”. His crime? selling “loosies” (single cigarettes).

ken down by race, a majority of African-Americans (56 percent) and Whites (60 percent) agree with this statement. A majority of Blacks and Whites (60 percent and 74 percent respectively) also said local race relations have not changed. But perceptions of whether that lack of change should be viewed as a good or bad thing varied depending on the race of the respondent. Whites who thought things hadn't changed were likely — at a rate of more than 2 to 1 — to think the status quo was good. African-Americans, by nearly the same ratio, tended to view that non-change nega-

tively. Some of the survey's widest disparities between Black and White respondents were on economic and social justice issues. For example, equal opportunity for getting hired for a job: While 52 percent of Whites said they feel the opportunity to get a job was equal among Whites and Blacks, more than two-thirds of African-American respondents (76 percent) said it was not equal. And when it comes to equal justice under the law, White Americans were almost evenly split. Exactly half of Whites said African-Americans and

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Caucasians had the opportunity for equal justice under the law, while 46 percent disagreed. Among AfricanAmericans, only 11 percent said the opportunity for equal justice is shared by Blacks and Whites, while 87 percent said it was not. According to the PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, the Black Lives Matter movement is perceived by more than 8 in 10 African-Americans (82 percent) as a mainly nonviolent movement. Additionally, 65 percent of Blacks say the movement focuses attention on real issues of discrimination. The poll found 43 percent of White respondents agree it is a mainly nonviolent civil rights movement, but 41 percent say it does advocate some level of violence. And nearly twothirds of White respondents (59 percent) say Black Lives Matter distracts attention from racial discrimination. There's an unsurprising split in opinion over the Confederate flag; a majority of Whites see it as a symbol of Southern pride, while most AfricanAmericans see it as a symbol of racism. There appears to be some agreement in the survey, particularly on the topic of the

opportunity for fair media portrayal among AfricanAmericans and Whites. By wide margins, both AfricanAmericans (14 percent yes to 84 percent no) and Whites

(27 percent yes to 67 percent no) say the media does not provide a fair portrayal of the races equally.

Source: PBS Newshour/Marist Poll

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Fall is the Time to Pay Attention to Your Lungs and Large Intestine ATTORNEYS

ELECTRICIAN

Terrence D. McKelvey Attorney at Law 181 Franklin St. Suite 101 (716) 847-2606

Empire Electric (716) 634-0330

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Colston Enterprises 716 E. Ferry (Near Fillmore) (716) 894-3910

BOUTIQUES Simply Plus Boutique & More 943 Broadway Ave. (716) 906-1612 or 605-6918

FLORISTS Maureen’s Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600

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he fall equinox, marking the beginning of autumn, takes place on September 23. On this day, night and day are equal in length everywhere on the planet. The sun rises precisely in the east and arcs through the sky for 12 hours, and sets exactly in the west disappearing for another 12 hours. Fall is a time to relish the abundance of food at the end of the growing season; to reflect with gratitude on all we have been given in our lives; to seek balance and harmony in our inner and outer worlds; to release physical and emotional baggage and to cleanse and prepare for a period of deep introspection (winter, which begins December 21). It is a time of letting go, particularly of old grief and attachments. The organs associated with the fall period are the lungs and large intestine, which govern the skin.

The ideal Fall foods maintaining your health during the Autumn season tend to be foods that are grown in or harvested during the season. Following are some of the best Fall foods: For Fiber: legumes (kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, lentils, mung beans, adzuki beans), rice bran, wheat band, ground flaxseed, psyllium Fruits vegetables and whole grains. Sour Foods: sourdough bread, sauerkraut, olives, pickles, leeks, adzuki beans apple cider vinegar, lemons, limes, grapefruit, green apples. Moistening foods: tofu, tempeh, spinach, barley, millet, pear, seaweeds, almonds, sesame seed, ground flaxseed, flaxseed oil and extra-virgin olive oil. Pungent foods: cayenne, chili peppers, garlic, turnip, horseradish, cabbage, radish, daikon radish.

Foods high in beta carotene: carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin seaweeds, chlorella, algae, kale, parsley, cilantro, broccoli, spinach, beet greens, turnip. FOODS TO AVOID: Foods that aggravate the lungs and colon should be maintained or avoided, these include: dairy, meat, wheat, sugar, saturated fats and heated oils.

(From: The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health” by Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur ND)

All in the Name of Love: Gospel Fest Cancer Benefit for Monique McKissick Monique McKissick is battling stage four cancer. There will be musical guests, silent auction, a bake sale, health fair and more. Co-sponsors for this event include Bishop Darius Pridgen, Mrs. Ella Robinson, Bro. Mitchell McCleod, Elder Malcolm Wilson, Walls Memorial AME Church and many others. The event will take place at True bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street, Saturday September 26, from 3 – 6 p.m. To make donations or for more information please call Bro. Carl lane at 716 9314578. We are asking all of Western New York to come out to show your support for this amazing person. Monique has been a blessing to many over the years through her singing. Lets come out to be a blessing to her.

DID YOU KNOW... The Khoe-San people of southern Africa carry a genetic mutation that reduces pregnancy complications, according to a study in the journal PLOS Genetics. The gene variant can alter the formation of the placenta during the early stages of pregnancy, resulting in larger, healthier babies and reducing the likelihood of pre-eclampsia, a disorder that can be fatal. -NYT

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Black Only” and “White Only”

Ashley Powell, a graduate student at the State University of New York at Buffalo hung “black only” and “white only” signs around campus last week as part of an art project, which she said was intended to provoke a searing conversation. According to the New York Times, “And indeed it did. The signs shocked students and jolted the university at a time when discussions about race and race relations have been prominent in the news.” Read Ashley’s statement in her own words about the installation that has sparked a colorful national dialogue. Read on thechallengernews.com

Do You Know Your Rights?

“We are seeing an increase in confrontations between people and police and some with deadly results because our people proclaim to know their rights but very few know the law,” states author/ columnist William Small, who shares what our rights actually are under the 4th Amendment. Read at thechallengernews.com

Nielsen Report: Released

“Increasingly Affluent, Educated and Diverse: African-American Consumers – the Untold Story” Read it at thechallengernews.com

FAITH & FAMILY

Mt. Zion 53rd Church Anniversary Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calument Ave, Niagara Falls, where Rev. Timothy J. Brown, Sr. is Pastor, will have their 53rd Church Anniversary on Sunday, September 27 at 11 a.m. Pastor Brown will render the morning service. The theme is, “Your Latter Temple Will be Greater than the Former” Haggai 2:9 The public is invited to come out and join us to be truly blessed by the Word. Hope to see you there.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

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St. John’s AME Chiavetta’s Chicken Dinner St. John's AME Church, 917 Garden Ave., N.F., will hold their annual Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner, Sept. 25, beginning at 1p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets please call the church at (716)285-6432.

New Hope Baptist Faith Health Fair The New Hope Baptist Church Health Ministry is presenting a health fair entitled Intersection Of Faith And Health on September 26 at the Church, 1122 Buffalo Ave., N.F. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This project is co-sponsored by the Niagara Falls Memorial Community Outreach and Mr. Charles Walker. A blood drive will be held by the UNYTS of Western New York. Health information will also be provided by Walgreens Pharmacy; a nutrition demonstration by Cooperative Extension; and information on blood pressure, stroke and diabetes.This project is open to the public. To donate blood you must call 251-6164 to register. A CPR demonstration will also be held.

Faith Based

EVENTS

* “Playing 2 Praying,” The Ronnie Gardner Story, Gospel Stage Play, 2 shows, Friday, Oct. 3 and Sat. Oct. 4 @ 7 p.m., Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave., $15, written & directed by Janet Baxter.

FAITH & FAMILY

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Humboldt Parkway Homecoming

RETIREMENT BANQUET In Honor Of Pastor William A. Bunton Jr.

On Sunday September 27, beginning with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m., Faith Baptist Church, 626 Humboldt Parkway will celebrate “Homecoming” 60 Years of Jubilee. This is a time set aside each year when we make an extra special effort to gather together everyone who have Faith Missionary Baptist Church as part of their life’s journey. The guest preacher for Homecoming Sunday and for the four day Bible Revival Meeting to follow (September 28, – October 1, at 7 p.m. nightly) will be Pastor Herman Washington, Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Rockville Centre, Long Island. Come and feast on the Word of the Lord. Pastor James R. Banks II, host pastor. For more information contact the church at 716-896-7612. Pastor James R. Banks II is Host Pastor.

It Was a Great “Summer In The City!”

BLESSED EID! Eid al-Adha is the second of two major Eid religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God. Like Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha begins with a Sunnah prayer followed by a sermon. The Imams Council of Greater WNY Inc. and HEAL International will host Eid in the Park in Front Park, located on Porter Avenue, on Thursday, September 24 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Eid Prayer begins at 8:30 a.m. Eid begins the evening of September 23 and ends the evening of September 24. Blessed EID!

END OF SEASON SALE!

Sixty Years as a Servant of God to the People Saturday, October 17,2015 Adams Mark Hotel 120 Church Street 6:00 p.m. Start Donation $75.00 To Purchase Tickets Call Antioch Baptist Church 1327 Fillmore Avenue

716-895-0198

GOD IS GOOD!

Arabic Classes

GRACE N MERCY PRODUCTIONS

presents

Street Corner Praise & Worship! One In Christ Ministry took its soul saving ministry to the streets one warm Saturday afternoon in August during a praise and worship service on the corner of Fillmore Avenue and Broadway near the church, which is located at 940 Broadway. Dr. Frederick & Lydia Gelsey are Pastors. Their message: “Stay focused on the One and Only True King Jesus in 2015!” Church services begin at 8:30 a.m. with Sunday Prayer followed by Sunday Study from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and Worship Service at 10:35 a.m. On Wednesdays, the Bible Club meets at 1323 Jefferson Avenue (cor. Utica) from 6:30-8 p.m.; Fridays, “Just like Sunday Service” is held from 7-9 p.m.. For van service call (716) 852-6521 Mon. – Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Changing the World One Stage at a time!

Featuring:

ALEXIS SPIGHT

GARY“LIL G” JENKINS

DARCEL BLUE

CHOSON music

Tickets @ Auditorium Box Office, ALL Ticketmaster Locations and ticketmaster.com.Order by phone (800)745-3000 For more info call (585)222-5000.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK!

The Islamic Cultural Center of Niagara Falls Inc. is hosting Elementary Arabic classes for beginners and intermediate levels on Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 12 noon at the Center, 2843 Niagara Falls Blvd., N.F. For info call (716) 310-0970 or (716) 536-6049.

ENTERTAINMENT

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ON STAGE

*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.

Goodne$$ to Host Citywide Open Mic The 6th Edition of "Citywide Youth Open Mic" will take place on Saturday, September 26 at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library , 1324 Jefferson Avenue from 2 - 5pm for ages 2 - 25 and over. hosted by "GOODNE$$." It is also the first year anniversary of the "CYOM's" All Together but is also Goodne$$ first ever being registered with the International Movement "100 THOUSAND POETS for CHANGE" {worldwide}.Each participant will have 2 - 3 Minutes to “wow!” the crowd !! The family affair is free and open to the public. Let's Go Global – Buffalo!

“Scratch Night” At The Robeson With Edrey Wajed The Paul Robeson Theatre under the direction of the Artistic Director, Paulette D. Harris will present Scratch Night at the Robeson. Scratch Night is an evening showcasing workin-progress performances in theatre, dance, music, poetry, comedy, storytellers, writers, indie-film most all disciplines by emerging artists who wish to present their ideas in a live environment. Each presentation is followed by a reflective exchange between the artist and audience, facilitated by the host for the evening. This opportunity will provide valuable feedback for further development to the artist work. Every evening ends with networking opportunities amongst artist, audience and future collaborators. The event will take place every last Monday of the month at the African American Cultural Center’s Paul Robeson Theatre, 350 Masten Avenue from 7:30pm – 9:30 p.m.beginning September 28. It will be hosted by Edreys Wajed, visual artist, traveling entertainer, educator and entrepreneur. Individuals interested in performing should send a request to paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@gmail.com Vendors are welcomed to set up at $20.00 per table; cover charge is $5.00

The Empire Returns: Recently, fans of the hit FOX show Empire were treated to a marathon on FX, just before the second season kicks off tonight (Sept. 23). The season two trailer reveals the Lyon family has built alliances to take down their head honcho, Luscious. The character, played by Terrence Howard, is going through his own troubles while locked up in jail. With all the drama ahead, fans will be glued to their couches (and Twitter timelines)!

*Tribute To John Coltrane: The Burchfield Penney Art Center in partnership with the Pappy Martin Jazz Society will present a screening and tribute concert remembering legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane at The Center Thursday, September 24. The evening kicks off at 6 PM with a screening of The World According to John Coltrane; a tribute concert featuring the Herbie Small quartet follows at 7:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

*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

See You At The EVENTS!

*MIKE EPPS - The Real Deal Tour with Bruce Bruce; Shea’s Theatre, Sat. October 10 @7 PM; Ticket prices $102, $78, $58, $49. * “Playing 2 Praying,” The Ronnie Gardner Story, Gospel Stage Play, 2 shows, Friday, Oct. 3 and Sat. Oct. 4 @ 7 p.m., Elim Christian Fellowship, 70 Chalmers Ave., $15, written & directed by Janet Baxter. *Stevie Wonder, Thursday Nov. 19 to perform live at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo! Tickets are available at Livenation.com, Tickets.com and at the First Niagara Center Box Office or call 1-888-223-6000. *Godfather Promotions Presents*Russell Thompkins Jr. And The New Stylistics, Halloween Musical Love Affair, Sat. Oct. 31, Featuring The Fabulous Old School B-Boys & Juanita Duncan. hosted by Mrs. Dee Paris.Two Shows 7 & 10:30 p.m. General admission event, $50 advance / $55 day of show available at Brooks Central Park Cleaners, Doris Records, Tralf Box Office & all Ticket Master locations; In Rochester @ Classie’s Bar &Grill, 685 Thurston Rd. or call (585)370-206.

ENTERTAINMENT Viola Davis Speaks Truth to Power

Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com• September 23, 2015

First Black to Win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama at Sunday’s 67th annual Emmy Awards “Kills It” in her Acceptance Speech

“In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line. But I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line.” -Harriet Tubman

Old School B-Boys

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Local Talent Set to Open for the Stylistics

Some of the area’s best talent will open up the show for Russell Thompkins Jr. and the New Stylistics at The Tralf on Saturday, October 31 for two great shows at 7 & 10:30 p.m. Sponsored by Godfather Promotions, Buffalo’s own showstoppers, the Old School B-Boys, will be featured along with a cameo appearance by the incomparable song stylist Juanita Duncan . Jazzy Mrs. Dee Paris will MC the show. Tickets are available now at Brooks Central Park Cleaners, 140 Holden Street (corner of Wade) where all tickets are reserved seats with no service charge as a give back to the community. Brooks is Godfather Promotions one and only sponsor. Tickets are also available at Doris Records, the Tralf Box Office and all Ticket Master locations. In Rochester tickes can be purchased at Classie’s Bar & Grill 685 Thurston Rd. or by calling (585) 3702206. See you there!

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Viola Davis’s history-making win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — the first actress of color to be awarded the honor — was already a dramatic moment before the How to Get Away With Murder star took the stage. But Davis upped the stakes even further with a beautiful speech that had her chief competitor in the category, Empire’sTaraji P. Henson, standing and applauding. The veteran character actress began her speech by quoting civil rights pioneer Harriet Tubman: “In my mind, I see a line. And over that line I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line. But I can’t seem to get there no how. I can’t seem to get over that line.” Davis then applied Tubman’s words directly to the challenge confronting minority actresses in Hollywood: “The only thing that separates women of color from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there.” That observation reverberated through the Microsoft Theater, reflecting both the huge strides that had been achieved in the diversity of the winners’ circle (particularly the numerous awards won by women in the directing and writing categories), as well as how far the industry still has to go in reflecting the many and varied faces of the audiences watching at home. Bringing her speech home to a rousing conclusion, Davis offered a tribute to the other women who had crossed the line Tubman spoke about two centuries ago. “Here’s to all the writers, the awesome people… Shonda Rhimes. People who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman. To be Black. And to the Taraji P. Hensons, the Kerry Washingtons, the Halle Berrys, the Nicole Beharies, the Meagan Goods, to Gabrielle Union. Thank you for taking us over that line. Thank you, for the television academy. Thank you.“ No, Viola, thank you!

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON, D.C.!

ro. Dahveed Muhammad, the eloquent young Minister at the Nation of Islam’s Mosque 23 in Buffalo, along with the Buffalo Local Action Committee, is working non stop to get the word out about the upcoming 20th Anniversary gathering in commemoration of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. on October 10 under the banner of “Justice or Else!” Since the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan issued the call for the historic event, the national response, said Bro. Dahveed, has been “tremendous.” Why the call to mobilize under the banner of “Justice or Else?” Why Now? Twenty years since the Million Man March many disparities still exist in America in terms of the quality of life for minorities, especially Black and Latino people. The Justice or Else website offers the following statistics: *5.3 Million people in the US are living in poverty *Black unemployment is twice that of Whites *60% of people in prison are Black and Latino *32% of Native Youth under 18 live in poverty *28 hours from now police will have murdered someone Black On October 10, 2015 ONE MILLION people will mobilize to create change. 10.10.15, unlike the 1995 March which was for men only, will include men, women, children, Latinos, and a host of other minorities. The Native American nations will be prominently represented as well. “Unity,”noted Bro. Dahveed, “is the most powerful weapon we have.” “The cry for justice is a universal cry throughout America and the world,” he noted during a recent radio interview on The World of Community Action with host Nathan Hare. “We have to have a universal action to secure the justice we seek.” There are forces that accuse Minister Farrakhan’s call for the mass mobilization as being anti-Semitic and advocating violence against Whites. Such untruths, he declared are merely “scare tactics to discourage people to stay away.” A tactic which will not work. The “Or Else” in the term “Justice or Else,” he explained, is not suggesting violence. Part of the “Or Else” he said, refers to an economic boycott. The strategy he continued, is to follow up with what Dr. Martin Luther King called “redistributing the pain.” “We’re going to cancel Christmas this year and put Jesus back in the center…we will use the power of our collective unity and withhold our dollars...We’re going to kick Santa to the curb… on Black Friday they’ll be looking to see where the Black people are!” Minister Farrakhan he said, will deliver the speech that Martin Luther King never had a chance to – he was assassinated before he could deliver it. “Dr. King was fearless “ he continued, and we as a people owe it to him to come full circle. The other “Or Else” explained Bro. Dahveed, is what God said he would do unless this injustice stops. “The main ‘Or Else,’ teaches Minister Farrakhan, is the Divine judgment of God,” stated Minister Dahveed. -A Time for UnityMinister Farrakhan announced his plans for the 10.10.15 rally during a speech at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Washington in June. “This is the time our people must see our unity,” Farrakhan said. “Let’s make 10/10/15 a meeting place for those who want justice, for those who know what justice is.” Benjamin Chavis, former executive director of the NAACP civil rights group, who helped organize the original Million Man March, said he was optimistic that this year’s turnout would be “in excess of a million”. He said the event’s success would be measured more by its political and socioeconomical impact. “What ultimately will be a success is seeing improvements in the communities where these people are going to come from,” Chavis said. “We want to make sure our public policy demands are aligned with those challenges.” Minister Dahveed said that the impact of the historic gathering will be powerful. Those who attend, he assured, will come back galvanized, mobilize, unified and ready to work for change! Buses for Washington, D.C. will be leaving Buffalo from the Alphonso “Rafi” Green Masten Resource Center Friday 10/9/15. Please be at Rafi Green by 8pm 10/9/15 to board buses and receive final travel security protocol briefing before we get on the road. Call 716-939-1380 or 716570-3885 or go to www.noibuffalo.org for more information. For information on Buses leaving Rochester call 585-820-3973. Get on the Bus! Make your reservation today!

Buffalo Schools Face Critical Deadline It’s been a while since we’ve given an education update. This one regards the status of the Civil Rights complaint filed by BPS parents in March of 2014, regarding the creation and operation of Buffalo’s “Criteria Based Schools.” You may recall that by July of that year, the Federal Office of Civil Rights had completed a thorough investigation, and rendered a finding that confirmed what parents had been charging: that this system was inherently unfair to the majority of district students, and was designed to be that way. Briefly, the OCR (Office of Civil Rights) reported on the lack of foundational preparation for these schools in most of the City’s grammar schools, resulting from a dearth of structured programs and course offerings. Within the district, there were issues of bussing, bullying, peer pressure and other challenges that some students faced and some didn’t. Access to the Criteria based schools was limited by suppressing information on the application process. Non-English speaking students weren’t accommodated or considered for these schools at all. Sabirah The Buffalo Board of Education was given a comprehensive set of recMuhammad ommendations for addressing these disparities, but failed to accept them or substitute effective remedies of its own. Mr. Gary Orfield, who headed the investigation, reminded them of the fact that the recommendations offered were both comprehensive and integrated, each one dependent upon the other for its success. Among other recommendations, they included integrating the faculties at the schools, the development of a new high standards elementary school with the involvement of a local university, making recruitment brochures available in Spanish and other languages, making information about enrollment easily accessible, giving special consideration to students who come from economically challenged parts of the city, and expanding or duplicating these schools at other sites. True to form, the district, under the direction of Interim Superintendent Don Ogilvie, sent back a response to OCR that was wholly inadequate, not even addressing many of the issues raised by the federal investigators. According to Orfield, the board seems to have taken the recommendations offered as a menu of disconnected, random items from which to browse and select. In his formal statement to the board of education, he emphasizes the need for regional collaborations to uproot structural problems of extremely segregated housing, which has its root in a long history of local government discrimination. In short, his team of experts devoted quality time to a problem of mammoth proportions that will require a herculean effort to resolve. It’s not an impossible task, but it will require much more commitment to real change than our local administrators have ever shown a desire for. Moreover, while the board is not required to accept the OCR recommendations, it must offer an alternate plan that accomplishes the objective. On behalf of the parents who are pushing for an end to Buffalo’s two-tiered education system, District Parent Coordinating Council (DPCC) president Sam Radford expressed concern about the administrative response early on. “We let the board know that the response was inadequate,” he said. “It didn’t factor input from parents. It shows a lack of understanding of the gravity of the issues, and for the role of the OCR. For the board to approve something that poorly prepared, members who have educational experience, and those who don’t, yet parents recognized how poorly it was done raises a flag.” Mr. Radford is hopeful about the ability of our new Superintendent, Kriner Cash to administrate the matter, noting that: “he’s more prepared for this than anybody we’ve had up until this time.” Mr. Radford is impressed with the Superintendent’s admonishing to the board to take up the challenge, which he says is encouraging, marked by the appropriate urgency and seriousness. Though the district has obtained an extension of the original deadline of August 15th, it’s only for ten days. Mr. Radford has expressed his dismay over the board’s failure to simply accept the recommendations offered by the Office of Civil Rights. He notes that local administrators are not likely to replicate a plan comparable to the one devised by a team of experts within the current time constraints. In his view, the board should simply accept the recommendations and focus on getting them implemented. In retrospect, the it’s clear that the board’s history of doing everything possible to avoid compliance, and the willingness of the State Education Department to allow it has led to the current crisis. How many times has the state department withheld funds from the district for its lack of compliance with state laws, only to release them without getting compliance? State official have watched while principals forged parent signatures or used the sign in sheets of unsuspecting parents to feign the required parent involvement. When the DPCC objected to the tactic of bypassing this informed, active and aware official parent body to manipulate uninformed parents for needed signatures, some on the board collaborated with the teachers union to set up a rival parent body. The state’s response to parents’ 310 appeal over violations has been to simply not rule on it. It appears that thus far, the district has been true to its habit of a disrespectful, recalcitrant, dismissive and lackadaisical response to required laws, in an environment that defies what even children know: that undesirable behavior is likely to be repeated – unless there’s a consequence. But we’re no longer dealing with a local office looking to minimize its annoyance or oversight duties, or to hide its own complicity. This is the Federal government we’re dealing with now, that’s poised to shut off federal funding and take over the district. If that happens, folks may finally get the message – that behind that Federal government is an army of parents who love their children…poised to do …whatever it takes.

Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com• September 23, 2015

Putting the Emphasis on the Wrong SylLAble:

Community Stakeholders Must Question the Board’s Priorities!

o one understands better than the minority members of the Board that the Buffalo Schools have serious, systemic problems. As our new Superintendent has observed those problems extend throughout every unit of our District. We also know that as the elected governing body, the Board has an obligation to develop and implement informed policy that addresses the issues impacting our schools. The Board is also responsible to manage itself through good governance and establish a model for sound management of the District. But as a body we have often fallen short of this requisite. The complexities of the educational landscape and the challenges posed by external regulatory agencies demand that Board members are knowledgeable and pro-active in response to current demands imposed by these agencies. The District’s future is tied to how well the Board and administration respond to these mandates and the outcomes of our decisions. Case in point: The District has two significant actions pending from the New York State Education Department and the U.S. Education Office of Civil Rights. Last year, the Office of Civil Rights found the District in violation of providing equal access to the criterion schools, e.g. City Honors, for Black and Barbara Seals Latino students. This finding required the Board and staff to work with Nevergold an outside consultant, Dr. Gary Orfield, who studied the reasons for this violation and recommended several changes. The Board’s initial plan to address Dr. Orfield’s recommendations was rejected by the OCR and the District has been given until September 25th to revise the original submission. Our failure to provide an acceptable plan to OCR can result in the Office’s withholding millions of dollars. Obstructionism by one Board member prevented a thorough, in-depth review of the original submission. It will be incumbent on all Board members to demand time for a full vetting of the revised plan. We cannot afford a repeat of the previous process. The designation of 25 Buffalo schools as “persistently struggling” or “struggling” by the New York State Education Department is the most recent decision that has a major consequence for the District. The District has one year with the 5 schools identified as “persistently struggling” and 2 years with the remaining 20 to demonstrate progress. During this period, the Superintendent has been named the Receiver for these schools. In this role, he has broad powers to institute changes, including staff, curricula and schedule. However, if NYSED determines that the changes are not significant than the Commissioner will appoint an outside receiver to run these schools. The Receivership Law gives the Superintendent the discretion to make decisions about these schools without the approval of the Board. And while some individuals believe that the Superintendent will use this power to totally circumvent the Board, I don’t believe that it would be prudent or in the best interests of these schools for him to act as a solo entity. However, this is a discussion that must take place so all parties are clear on the future direction regarding these 25 schools. The Board has the responsibility to ensure there is clarity. At a time when the State is requiring greater parental and community engagement, Board members Quinn, McCarthy, Pierce and Paladino propose to do the opposite. On September 9th, they submitted a resolution to restructure the board meetings, in the name of efficiency and effectiveness. The public speaker segment, for example, included “many of the same speakers; consumed almost 40% of our meeting time” and presumably prevented the Board from “conducting the actual business of the Board...” Really? In addition to limiting public access, this resolution is intended to control “content and frequency of board committees and board general business meetings….” Again, to what end? Limiting not only open Board meetings but Board education as well. Rather than focus attention on the issues the Board should address, we are distracted by this call for efficiency and effectiveness. There are many crucial issues the Board should have addressed some time ago; Why not question if “receivership” is in the best interests of our schools; whether the standardized tests, used to judge our “struggling” schools and students, and questioned by parents and educators across this state are fair and equitable; how will the Board and Superintendent collaborate on the 25 receivership schools? And if that’s not enough, why not address the issue of an evaluation measurement for our new Superintendent? I write today to urge Community stakeholders to question the Board’s priorities. Members of the minority have been and will continue to question those priorities. Don’t be distracted by tactics that place the blame on “speakers” for the Board not getting its business done. Until the Board and Board members educate themselves on the pressing issues of receivership, high stakes testing, OCR complaints (because now we have a second one), we won’t get the business done that we are required to address. It’s time to put the emphasis on the right syllable.

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ATTICA: Yesterday and Today...

n September 9, 1971, a group of courageous Black prisoners at Attica Prison in Wyoming County, New York, instigated a 5-day prison uprising that would shock this nation and the world. In this rebellion, the bloodiest prison rebellion in America’s history, 10 prison guards and 39 prisoners were murdered by New York State Troopers and soldiers from the New York National KARIMA Guard, who had been deployed by Governor AMIN Nelson Rockefeller at the behest of President Richard M. Nixon. The prisoners stood up and demanded better medical treatment, fair visitation rights, better sanitation, improved food quality, and opportunities for education. Their feelings and a list of 27 demands were summed up in a now famous quote delivered by a prisoner, Elliot L. D. Barkley who said: “We are Men! We are not beasts and do not intend to be beaten or driven as such. The entire prison populace has set forth to change forever the ruthless brutalization and disregard for the lives of the prisoners here and throughout the United States. What has happened here is but the sound before the fury of those who are oppressed.” According to some reports, Barkley was shot in the back by an officer a few days after the uprising. Every year in September, Prisoners Are People Too Inc. devotes its monthly meeting to remembering the Attica Prison Rebellion of 1971. Often referred to as a “riot,” this event was much more than that. It was a rebellion, an uprising that was orchestrated by a group of prisoners who were frustrated with trying to survive in an environment of racism and unrelenting brutality. Previous monthly meetings in September have featured films and guest speakers that have helped us better understand what happened in 1971. Prof. Terri Miller and her students from SUNY Buffalo have shared films they were allowed to produce after meeting prisoners at Attica in recent years., “Encountering Attica” and “Attica: The Bars That Bind Us.” We have screened Cinda Firestone’s “Attica” which was produced in 1974 as well as “Against the Wall, “ featuring Samuel L. Jackson, produced in 1994. We have had the pleasure of hosting the former Deputy Speaker of the NYS Assembly, Mr. Arthur O. Eve whose compassion for prisoners was first recognized in the late 1960 ‘s. During his tenure, Mr. Eve did not fear political backlash or avoid prison reform issues. He served as an observer and negotiator in the wake of the 1971 Attica Prison Rebellion. He was critical of Gov. Rockefeller’s decision to ignore the prisoners’ requests and to pursue the tactical measures that resulted in the massacre of so many officers and prisoners. This year, we have the honor of hosting Mr. John Boyd who was a prisoner at Attica in 1971. He remembers what happened in 1971 and he realizes, 44 years later, that very little has changed. In a 2013 report, the Correctional Association of NY, which advocates for a more humane and effective criminal justice system, by educating the public about what goes on behind prison walls, described Attica Prison as being a symbol of what is wrong in prisons across the state with its “…systemic and brutal staff-inflicted physical assaults, verbal and racial harassment, threats, intimidation, and excessive use of punishment and solitary confinement.” Come to our next monthly meeting. Hear Mr. John Boyd’s story and sign a petition to close Attica. Our next monthly meeting will be at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo, from 7:00-9:00pm For more information: Karima Amin, karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org, 716-834-8438; BaBa Eng, g.babaeng@yahoo.com, 716-491-5319.

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Restore Special Police Officers! Dear Editor: The Buffalo Special Police Officers was created in 1927. This citizens group of officers was largely dormant until 2004, when it was restored to the City Charter with specialized duties and no liability insurance from the City. The force was recruited by then council person and former Mayor James Griffin, to patrol the streets in South Buffalo. The “Go To Force” was expanded to serve in other areas such as Masten, Lovejoy and North Districts, along with providing security for special events. These officers offered assistance to Animal Control officers in the on going crackdown on unlicensed animals, which was quite a problem at that time. We, as senior residents, would welcome the restoration of the Special Police Officers, as our main issues are public safety and security because these impact our daily lives. We also agree that additional eyes in the community would be a deterrent to crime, and that these officers would compliment our Buffalo Police Officers. We urge our council persons to back our request by allowing this group to patrol in their districts. We would also request that our council persons assist in finding a revenue source to help provide funding for the $1.5 million insurance policy that the city needs for protection in the event a Special Officer is sued; or as provided in the earlier charter, require Special Police persons to provide bonds indemnifying the City of Buffalo from liability. From a senior perspective, restoration of the Special Police Officers seems to be a win-win deal. We wholeheartedly and humbly request your support. Inez R. Hord Concerned Senior Citizen

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Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com• September 23, 2015

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PS #74 Renaming Ceremony: “Hamlin Park Claude & Ouida Clapp Academy”

The PS #74 school community on Tuesday, September 22 hosted their official name modification ceremony to “Hamlin Park Claude & Ouida Clapp Academy.” Tours of the school and a reception followed. Outstanding citizens, Claude Clapp retired as deputy superintendent of schools in 1985, when his wife, Ouida, also retired as director of language arts. The Hamlin Park school, located at 126 Donaldson Road, serves children in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Honor well deserved!

Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Program Ellicott District Community Development, Inc. is currently accepting applications for the City of Buffalo’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program. The goal of the DPCC program is to expand homeownership opportunities by providing financial assistance to low and moderate-income first-time home-buyers for closing costs related to the purchase of their first home. For program guidelines and eligibility requirements, contact our office at 856-3262, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ida M. Thomas is Projects Director.

The Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY will host its next general meeting and Continental Breakfast on Saturday, September 26 from at 11 am – 1 p.m. at the Delavan-Grider Community Center. For more information call 995-0622 or go to www. whyblackchamber.org The meeting’s discussion will center on solutions to the economic issues facing us, current and future activities, and upcoming events as it relates to supporting, building, strengthening and circulating our dollars in Black businesses throughout our community. If you were not able to attend the August meeting, you missed a real treat. Bill Chen our BCCWNY “Featured Member” of The Law Office of William Chen along with Herbert Courtney of M&T Bank shared some valuable information. Each month is an opportunity to network and showcase the goods and services our businesses offer in order to support each other, to circulate our dollars and to strengthen our community. Your presence and input are vital.

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Buses for 10.10.15 will be leaving Buffalo from the Alphonso “Rafi” Green Masten Resource Center Friday 10/9/15. Please be at Rafi Green by 8pm 10/9/15 to board buses and receive final travel security protocol briefing before we get on the road. Call 716-939-1380 or 716-570-3885 or go to www.noibuffalo.org for more info. For information on Buses leaving Rochester call 585-820-3973.

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LEGAL NOTICE BIDS The Krog Corp., located at 4 Centre Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127, an equal opportunity employer is soliciting bids from MBE/WBE firms as vendors and subcontractors on the following project: Highland Park Apartment in Tonawanda, NY. SEALED BIDS are due no later than Monday, September 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Contact The Project Manager at (716) 6671234 for information to access contract documents.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP Request for Proposals Professional Legal Services The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) is soliciting proposals for professional legal services. Interested law firms that did not receive a request for proposal may call (716) 856-6525. Responses to the RFP must be received by 4pm on October 1, 2015.

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS TOWN OF AURORA ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK LIGHT/COMMERCIAL GRADE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for the purchase and installation of light commercial grade exercise equipment at the Aurora Senior Center will be received at the office of the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, Town Hall, 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052, until 10:00am local time, October 8, 2015. Bid Specification Documents may be obtained or viewed only at the office of the Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, 300 Gleed Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052, during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at no expense. The OWNER is exempt from the payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and of cities and counties on all materials, equipment, and supplies sold to the OWNER pursuant to this Contract. Also exempt from such taxes are purchases by the CONTRACTOR and his Subcontractors of materials, equipment, and supplies to be sold to the OWNER pursuant to this Contract, including tangible personal property to be incorporated in any structure, building or other real property forming part of the Project. These taxes are not to be included in the Bid. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services. The right is reserved to waive any informalities in the bid and to reject any or all bids. Martha L. Librock Town Clerk TOWN OF AURORA Date: September 14, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS KENMORE AVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO: CAP-550RR-15 Department of Public Works (DPW), Highway Division, seeking sealed bids for drainage system repairs under CSXT Bridge #7708190 project. Sealed proposals will be received at DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY at 10 am, Thursday, October 1, 2015. $12,500. bid deposit required. Apprenticeship and MWBE utilization may apply. Plans available for purchase at $20/CD from Thursday, September 17, 2015 through bid date. Pre-let meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 10 am at DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY. Additional bid submittal information on Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the Office of Plant Services, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14202. On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the mechanical construction contract for: PROJECT 0305-013: P.S. 305: McKinley High School - Pony Boilers Beginning Monday, September 21, 2015, bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at www.avalonbuff-planroom.com, under “Public Jobs”, or ordered by phone at 716-995-7777. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the facility on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Please assemble at the main entrance. The Architect will be present. Eligible bidders are required to attend this walkthrough or another previously arranged and documented site visit with Architect and/or District personnel. Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project, please refer to Trautman Associates, 716-883-4400. Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

Housing/ Apartments / Rooms ROOMS FOR RENT: Delavan-Humboldt area, Bailey-Delavan. $325$480. Everything included. (716)818-3410.

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INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 25LU1509, LRRT – Fastener & Pad Replacement, Phase 8, Bid No. E-520 on October 20, 2015. www.nftaengineering.com

Free Osha 10 Certification For Veterans The Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post No. 24 and AMVETS Post 24 Career Center have joined forces with SUNY ECC Workforce Development to provide free OSHA 10 hour training for Construction. Classes will be held September 29, 30 and October 1, 2015 from 5:15PM until 8:45PM each night. Attendance at all (3) evenings are required in order to receive a certificate. Training will take place at the Fredrick Douglas Community Center located at 234 Jefferson Avenue at Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. Seating is limited. Deadline to sign up for training is September 25, 2015. Call (716) 563-2536 to register or for more information.

Tips For Interview Success 1.Show up to the office five minutes before your appointment: this does not mean park outside 5 minutes before, it means be in the office five minutes before the interview 2.Do not, under any circumstances, bring a coffee beverage to the interview. 3.Look great: having a great image does not require expensive outfits. It means selecting clothing, accessories, makeup and a hairstyle that command respect in your targeted industry. 4.Arrive Prepared: Bring a pen, notebook or portfolio with paper, several resumé copies and a list of questions you would like to ask the interviewer 5.Have a conversation: The best interviews are a give and take. Come prepared to discuss the company, the role, your background, current trends in the industry and the reason for the opening.

EM P LOY M EN T BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Please check out our website at:

http://www.buffalolib.org/ content/employment-opportunities/job-postings

Help Wanted Fiscal Director, Full-time Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, experience in not-for-profit multi-funded accounting. Responsibilities: Overall fiscal operation to include developing budgets, purchases, accounts receivable/payable, financial reports, statements, and reimbursement packages, etc. Send resume and two references by September 25, 2015 to S. Shears, Niagara Community Action Program, Inc., 1521 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.EOE

Medicaid Service Coordinator: OPWDD Core Cert. Req’d. Working with Developmental Disability Population. Resume and cover letter to: HR, WNYIL, 3108 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214. EOE Musician Wanted Unity Baptist Church Form More Info Please Call 716-380-1891

Autumn Job Fair The University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and Buffalo Employment Training Center (BETC) will present another opportunity for you to “fall” into a job. During the Autumn Job Fair, Wednesday, September 30 from 10am - 1pm 555 Ellicott St., Conference Center. Bring your résumé to apply on the spot for various entry-level jobs and learn about training and employment resources we offer to help you earn a successful future. Professional attire recommended. There will be part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions available. Please call Ms. Mercado at (716) 6451944 if you have any questions.

TEACHER The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Teacher. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise and NYS teaching certification. A minimum of two years’ experience and a Master's degree is preferred. Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@ adjcharter.org by 9/15/15.

Staff Assistant The Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Staff Assistant for the Community Academic Center. For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATOR

The Aloma D. Johnson School is currently seekStaffCharter Assistant ing applicants for the position of Achievement Coordinator. The Center for Excellence in Urbanwill and Rural at BuffaloDegree State, State The successful candidate haveEducation a Master’s in University of New seeks candidates the position of Staff Assistant for the Education andYork, a minimum of 5for years teaching experience. Community Academic Center. The Achievement Coordinator is responsible for the followRequired Qualifications: ing: Assist grade level teams with strategic opportunities • Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Studies, Human Services, or related discipline for interdisciplinary units and integration of technology and • Experience working with urban youth in an educational or community-based setting performance assessment; coordinate instructional materials; • Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating programs for participants with coordinate student achievement testing; engage in targeted diverse socio-economic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds instructional coaching; assist inprogram observation and evaluation • Demonstrated experience in educational coordination of teachers; work withskills Director procedures; • Excellent organizational with to thedevelop ability toclear manage competing ensure compliance with all assessment guidelines. NYS SBL deadlines/priorities • Excellent verbal and writtenorcommunication or SDL Certification NYS SAS,skills NYS SDA Certification • Demonstrated computer skillsofincluding Microsoft Word and Outlook experipreferred; a minimum 5 years successful teaching ence; evidence of data use for instructional planning; excelPreferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively inskills a team environment lent written and verbal communication • Knowledge of and experience kindergarten through and/or higher education Resumes should beinsubmitted to the12Search Committee • Graduate in Education, Social Buffalo, Studies, Human or related discipline Chair, 15degree Jewett Parkway, NYServices, 14214 or jpotter@ • Knowledge of and experience working with refugee communities and adjcharter.org by September 16, 2015. support services • Specific knowledge and experience of service-learning, university, and community partnership ESL TEACHER • Fluency in second(English language as Second language)

The Aloma Johnson School is seeking applicants for QualifiedD. applicants mayCharter apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu. the position of ESL Teacher. The ESL teacher will focus on teaching English to students whose native (primary) language is not English. The successful candidate must develop ways to ensure that every student he/she teaches learns how to speak and write English proficiently. In addition, a successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in education or a similar field, a master’s degree and New York teaching Buffalo State is anState affirmative action/equal certification, opportunity employer demonstrate and committed to respect for diversitywritten and individual excellent teaching skills, effective anddifferences. verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to people of other cultures or nationalities. Resumes should be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@ adjcharter.org by 9/28/15. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Substitute Teacher. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in education or in a relevant subject area. Prior substitute teaching experience is preferred, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise and New York State teaching certification. A minimum of two years’ experience and a Master’s degree is preferred. Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or email to jpotter@adjcharter.org by 9/28/15. TEACHING ASSISTANT The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred Teaching Assistant certification to be completed within a year of hire. Teaching Assistants help classroom teachers with various duties of classroom management; provide clerical support to the teacher; may be responsible for recording grades; taking daily attendance; grade assignments; collect various materials for lessons; perform homework checks and other duties as assigned. Resumes should be submitted to Search Committee Chair, 15 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 or jpotter@adjcharter.org by 9/28/15.

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RADNEY’S SPORTS UPDATE

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It seems no matter who is wearing the Patriots uniform Tom Brady and Head Coach Bill Belichick continue to domHOT TIPS inate the Buffalo Bills with a 24 – 3 record. WOW! That’s a Patriots Chandler Jones of dominating record that the Bills Rochester had an outstanding should be embarrassed about game. PHOTO JEROME DAVIS Challenger Hits not being able to beat them when it really counts. The Bills have a better roster, but coaching came into play and Belichick completely out coached loud Midday mouth Rex Ryan. Rex seems to lose most 715 Leo, Scorpio (bx) 042-652-951-635-102-562-354-242-187-454-989-254-423important football games by over talking 853 Quick Money (bx) 567-021-152-705-274-614-743-465-134-145-327-054-454instead of over coaching. He is full of hot 153 ZR, Billie Bye Bye (bx) air, and must get back to x’s and o’s. 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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wednesday September 23

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Saturday September 26

Dorie Miller Rifle And Pistol Club Inc. Wednesday Meeting: 5:30 P.M., Merriweather Library; 771-0138.

Eid In The Park: 8 a.m. -12 p.m., at Front Park on Porter Ave. Eid Prayer at 8:30 a.m.

The #iSpeakLife Empowerment Experience of Women: hosted by Detra M. Trueheart at the Hotel Lafayette, 391 Washington St. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To Register or for info www.iSpeakLifeLive.com.

Paradise House Fundraiser: 5:30 to 8:30, Masonic Lodge, 692 Ridge Road, $20.

Buffalo Board of Education: Regular Board Meetings 5:30 p.m. 801 City Hall. Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), public Access Channel 20. The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle in the Durham Outreach Center. Dinner is free! Doris Gayles 885-6348.

Friday September 25 PEACE Inc. Hosts National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: Niagara Square (across from City Hall) 2-7 p.m.; 842-8700. No More Tears 2nd Annual Banquet: 6-9 p.m., Mt. Olive Baptist Church Banquet Hall, 701 East Delavan Avenue; $35; 861-4971 for tickets,info. see you at the events

BILLS V. PATRIOTS continued motion, which the key was to spread us out and go 7 on 7 all day. Key today was a match up game, which we were catching up to by end of the game. We must come out on Tuesday and practice well for upcoming Miami Dolphins game.” Let’s talk about the Dolphins game. The Bills must not take stupid penalties, plus run the ball more effectively and find a new center this week. I would start Gabe Ikard at center going up against Ndamukng Suh who will be a tough match up for him, but we already know Eric wood can’t handle this match up. The Bills defense must force turn overs from shaky Dolphin QB Ryan Tannehill . And finally, the Bills can’t allow the humid weather to slow them down in Miami. The Bills will catch a break with the game starting at 4:25 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. I think the Bills will bounce back with a 28 – 24 win. Squish THE FISH!!!!!

Saturday September 26 All in the Name of Love: Gospel Fest Cancer Benefit for Monique McKissick 3 p.m.6 p.m., True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St. To make donations or for more info call 716 931-4578 “Citywide Youth Open Mic”: Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue from; 2- 5pm, ages: 2 - 25 & beyond. Hosted By “GOODNE$$”; Free & open to the public.

New Life Academy Child Care & Learning Center “Off the Wall” Art Raffle Fundraiser: 5:30-8p.m. 2422 Delaware Ave. $40. Info 548-3131.

A Career to Love for a Lifetime

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor: Museum Open House Days, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (716) 2598888 or info@michiganstreetbuffalo.org. (See ad pg. 4). “Cruisin for a Cure” @ Roswell Park: Elm & Carlton St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free.

Free Introduction to Grant Writing: 3-5 p.m., Microsoft Store, Walden Galleria Mall, w/ Gwen Curry, The Grant Lady. Call (704) 491-5745. Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY General Meeting: 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. DelavanGrider Community Center; for more info 995-0622 or www.whyblackchamber.org

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Challenger Community News •thechallengernews.com• September 23, 2015

It Was a Great “Summer In The City!”

RICK JAMES FUNK FEST LASALLE PARK

The Jefferson Art Festival Jefferson Avenue