July 24, 2013 by Challenger News

INSIDE ROCHESTER

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Sully Mural Unveiled

Rochester Welcomes FANTASIA!

Mike McCullough painted Sully Library's new Tree of Hope mural, which was officially dedicated July 15th, 530 Webster Avenue. After two-anda-half-months MARSHA of work, McCullough can't JONES believe that the hours of painting, drawing, and talking with children, his current project is completed.

Fantasia Barrino rose to fame in 2004 when she won season 3 American Idol defeating her competition by 1.3 million votes. Her debuted single "I Believe" debuted at number one on the billboard hot 100. Her first single BitterSweet off her 3rd album titled "Back to me" won her a Grammy for Best Female RandB vocal performance. Now she's back with her 4th Album titled "Side affects of you"which features her two hit singles "Be without me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot. And "Lose to Win". You can Meet and Greet Fantasia at Clover Lane Bowling Alley Sunday July 28,2013. 2750 Monroe Ave Rochester NY. From 1-3pm Don't miss it!

"This is the second biggest project I've painted," said McCullough. "It was a gigantic task. It didn't happen overnight. It was on my mind every day." His tree features leaves, the names of places, and the names of community individuals/alumni in various colors. (My leaf is pink and it lists my occupation.)

Fantasia Barrino

Moore Appointed Principal of School No. 3 After enlisting three former Rochester City School District (RCSD) leaders recently to help turn around failing city

schools, Superintendent of Schools Bolgen Vargas is calling on another educational expert for help.Vargas has appointed Rodney Moore, a middle school administrator from Virginia, as Principal of Nathaniel Rochester School No. 3. Moore brings 19 years of experience as a professional educator to Rochester, including 12 years as an administrator at middle schools in the Fairfax County and Loudon County public school districts in Virginia. His appointment must be approved by the Board of Education, which is expected to vote at the July 29th meeting.

Around town.. *THE SISTAS R RUNNIN’ 2013 Candidates Forum, Tuesday July 30, 6-8 p.m. Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 175 Genesee St. Rochester; featuring Mayoral candidate Lovely A. Warren; City Court Judicial Candidate Caroline Morrison; City Council Candidates, Ann Lewis, and Loretta Scott; and City School Board Candidates Candice Lucas, Mia Hodgins, and Cynthia Elliott. All are welcomel.

been away from Rochester for 10 years, he said coming back was a way give back to his community and hopes his time here could have inspired someone. "I'm feeling relieved," he continues. "The challenging part of this mural were painting the ceiling and using the ladder. (It had to be extended.) George Carter has been a great friend and found a way to write a grant proposal and he and Derrick Coley got this done." Now, McCullough will take his limitless talents as a stylist, home decorator, and graphic designer to Miami, Florida, in two weeks to teach art history to his new students. "Rochester prepared me for this; I am ready."

Around town.. *Fidelis Care “Caring for the City Family Health Fair” on Saturday July 27. The free event will be held at the Southwest Community Center, 275 Samuel McCree; Fun for the hole family plus important information about preventive health. Community groups, including Skip Generations, Ibero, Foodlink, and Be a Healthy Hero will offer information about their services. Fidelis Care representatives will be on hand to answer questions about health insurance coverage. *Park Avenue Art Festival, & Voter Registration Drive, Sat. & Sun. Aug. 3 and 4. *Meet The Candidates For City School Board Public Forum, Tues. Aug. 13 at First Genesis Baptist Church, 292 Hudson Ave; 7-9 p.m.; Thursday Aug. 15 Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St.; for info contact Ken Preston at 585-478-5561, *Stop Kill’N Start Chill’N Memorial Park and Garden Fundraiser, Remington & Bloomingdale Sat July 27 at 6 p.m. featuring performances by Ashley NicoleBrown, Mehki & Omarion, Truly Committed D-Dash Taylor and The New Gospel Travelers. For info call 585802-3831.

*Opening Reception: An Art Opening Reception featuring “a Soft Sculpture Quilt exhibit” By Frances Hare, will be held on Sunday, August 4 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Gallery One Fine Arts, 2575 E. Henrietta in Rochester. The exhibit will run thru August 4; Everyone Welcome; 585-249-0354 for info.

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Originally from Rochester, but makes his home in Atlanta, McCullough works in graphic design and his company collaborates with others in paint, watercolors, and textures. Though he's been away from Rochester for 10 years, he said coming back was a way give back to his community and hopes his time here could have inspired someone. "I'm feeling relieved," he continues.

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Peoples-Stokes WNY AREA BRIEFS Announces Great Lakes Baptist Association Conference Community Learning Centers Grants   Open to all Men The Great Lakes Baptist Association Laymen’s Ministry, where Deacon Stephen L. Perry is president and Rev. William Gillison is Moderator invites ALL MEN to attend the annual Robert L. Staples Men’s Conference to be held Saturday, July 27 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 1184 Genesee Street, where Rev. Quinton Chad Foster is host Pastor. The itinerary is as follows: Mr. Elmore (L) & Mr. Simmons 8-8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Workshops; 1 p.m. Lunch. Registration is $20 per person. The facilitator is Deacon Harold L. Simmons, Kansas City, Kansas, President of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc. Laymen’s Movement. A special presentation will be given by Attorney John V. Elmore. All men are welcome to attend! For more information contact Calvary Baptist Church at 895-0450.

Black Chamber in Support of Parents The Buffalo Black Chamber of Commerce formally announces its support for the efforts of parents to end substandard education in our city’s schools. The Chamber, under the leadership of its president, Mr. Lumon Ross has been a steadfast partner in the work to secure a brighter vision for the community. The Buffalo Chapter is joined in this statement by the National Black Chamber office, headed by President and CEO, Harry C. Alford. In his communication from nearly a year ago, Mr. Alford noted that: “Teachers unions have prevented quality teaching, and it is time we seize this issue and make the proper changes. Our schools are a disaster, and it is time to resurrect them. May God save this country, as we are failing our children by not preparing them for this competitive world.” You may contact the Black Chamber by calling (716) 9950622, or at its website: wnyblackchamber.com.

CAO to Host Public Information Meeting on Future Plans for Former Deaconess Hospital Site The Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. invites community residents to its first Public Information Meeting to discuss the future development of the former Deaconess Hospital site. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 25 from 5 - 7pm at St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton Street. The proposed housing development initiative entitled, “Deaconess Heights,” would include up to 75 units of low-to-moderate income housing, ample green space, outdoor gathering places and on-site parking overlooking Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Residents are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting to see the preliminary plans for the site, meet representatives from CAO and the development team, and hear about the positive impact this neighborhood transformation initiative could have on this community. Information on the CAO Housing Improvement and Resource Program (HIRP), to assist neighborhood residents with home energy audits and housing renovations, will also be presented as well. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP by calling the CAO at 881-5150 Ext. 4410.

Summit on Violent Crime and Homicide will conclude on August 7th The well attended Summit on violent crimes and homicides that was held last We d n e s day @ the Merriweather Library was rudely interrupted by a dis- Betty Jean gruntled GRANT employee of the City of Buffalo. Many participants who had been sitting for hours did not have a chance to have their questions answered or concerns addressed.

Grants will help support students in high-poverty schools

Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes has announced thirteen grants totaling approximately $3.98 million in annual funding that have been awarded throughout her district under the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program. These three-year grants, which begin July 1st, are administered through the NYS Department of Education. They are geared towards creating or expanding community learning centers that provide academic enrichment and youth development opportunities for students who attend schools with a high percentage of low-income families.Grant recipients in the 141st District include: *$759,891- Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo *$674,771- P.C.C.B. Inc., d/b/a Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY *$450,967- Buffalo City School District – PS#198 International Prep * $437,827- Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo - PS#43 Lovejoy & PS#91 Build Academy *$300,000- Child & Adolescent Treatment Services * $300,000- The S.E.N.S.E.S Foundation, Inc. * $300,000- Valley Community Association Inc. $300,000 *$262,500- CAO of Erie County, Inc.- PS#37 Futures Academy Buffalo * $260,319- University District Community Development Association, Inc. *$240,000- CAO of Erie County, Inc. - McKinley H.S. “I’m very happy that New York State chose to award and renew these grants. With only 47% of students currently graduating from high school in the Buffalo Public Schools, we need every type of academic enrichment and support services to assist with improving outcomes for our students and their families,” stated Peoples-Stokes.

Hundreds of people in Buffalo converged on Niagara Square last week, joining thousands more across the nation to rally and demand federal action in support of civil rights, one week after a Florida jury acquitted a neighborhood watchman in the shooting death of an unarmed Black teenager, Trayvon Martin. The National Action Network (NAN), led by American civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, organized last Saturday’s vigils in honor of the teenager, outside government buildings in more than 100 cities around the country. The organization is headed locally by Rev. Gregory P. Nelson, pastor of Delaine Waring AME Church. NAN is currently organizing a return to Washington DC in August on the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Call 716-842-6747 to join NAN or for more information.

Youth Mentor, Community Activist, Announces Candidacy for Niagara Falls County Legislature Youth mentor, published author, and community activist Saladin Q. Allah has announced his candidacy for the Fourth District County Legislative seat in Niagara Falls. He will be running on the new party line, the Niagara Youth Party, in the November’s General Election. Allah said that he is seeking the seat with a vision to expand youth outreach, increase community alliances and initiatives, promote neighborhood safety and crime prevention, and develop a local living economy. “Central to this vision was the creation of a new party line I’ll be running on in November’s General Election, the Niagara Youth Party, which emphasizes unity in our family and communities.,” he said. The ‘four pillars’ of the Niagara Youth Party, which serve as guiding principles, are youth outreach; crime prevention; localism; and health and wellness.” Understanding what it is to both struggle and serve; and he believes that his parents set a great example for him in that his Continued Page 14

The We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment group and Erie Legislators Betty Jean Grant and Tim Hogues will host a follow up meeting to address the concerns of the individuals who filled out cards with their questions noted. Those cards will be addressed first. If there is time left over, new questions and concerns will be addressed. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the guests and law enforcement and community presenters for having to sit through what has been clearly defined as a politically motivated attack on this writer and a member of my family. This situation will not happen again in any meetings I am charged with conducting. The Summit will start with the portion of the meeting that was interrupted. This meeting will be held Wednesday, August 7th @ Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. @ 5:30-7:45 p.m. I encouraged the youths who attended the last meeting but left when the disruption happened, to come to this meeting. Young people, please do not give up on us because certain adults, who should be role models, do not know how to behave in public. Continued Page 14

National/International NEWS New Poll Shows Wide Racial Gap in Reaction to Zimmerman Verdict

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THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES...The beautiful children living in Fawwar Refugee Camp in Hebron. In 1949 this refugee camp was created for Palestinians driven from their homes during the Nakba. They still live as refugees in their own country. Local sources in the refugee camp have reported that clashes have been reported in the camp after Israeli soldiers invaded it, earlier on Thursday at dawn [July 11 2013]. The sources said that the clashes took place near Ein Ad-Dabla area, in the camp, and that the soldiers fired dozens of rubber-coated metal bullets, gas bombs and concussion grenades.   Furthermore, the army installed a roadblock at the entrance of the camp, and violently attacked a number of children.   On Wednesday evening, soldiers also installed a roadblock near the Kharsa Junction, stopped and interrogated dozens of residents trying to return home before Iftar time, following their daylong fast on the first day of the Holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Cornel West: Zimmerman Verdict Reveals Nature of System The “legal lynching” of Trayvon Martin “allows us to see what is systemic and what is chronic throughout the criminal justice system and its connection to the larger capitalist society,” said activist and academic Dr. Cornel West, of Union Theological Seminary. “We have to make the connection between the killing of our innocent brother Trayvon and the killing of innocent children by U.S. drones in Pakistan and Yemen and Somalia.

The American public is divided, largely along racial and political lines, over George Zimmerman’s acquittal and the conversation it has sparked about race, according to a new poll. The survey by the Pew Research Center drew from phone interviews with 1,480 adults across the nation conducted July 17-21. Overall, 42 percent of respondents said they are dissatisfied with Zimmerman’s not-guilty verdict in the death of 17-yearold Trayvon Martin, compared with 39 percent who said they are satisfied, and 19 percent who offered no opinion. About half (52 percent) said the issue of race is getting too much attention in the aftermath of the trial, while 36 percent think the case is generating a necessary discussion about race. But reaction to the case looks far more lopsided when the survey participants’ race is considered. Blacks are dissatisfied with the verdict by a staggering 86-percent to 5-percent margin, the poll found, and 78 percent say the

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case raises important questions about race, Pew found. [10 Historically Significant Political Protests] Among whites, 49 percent are satisfied with the trial’s outcome, compared with 30 percent who are dissatisfied, and 60 percent say the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves, the poll found. Younger people are more likely to be unhappy with the verdict (53 percent among adults under 30) than those 65 and older (33 percent), the poll showed; women are more likely than men to be displeased with Zimmerman’s acquittal (48 percent compared with 36 percent). Political affiliation greatly swayed opinions about the case. Pew found that 61 percent of Republicans are satisfied with the verdict, compared with 22 percent of Democrats and 42 percent of Independents. Among those who identify with the Tea Party, 80 percent are satisfied with the verdict, the poll showed. White Republicans are more than twice as likely as white Democrats to be satisfied with the verdict (65 percent vs. 30 percent), Pew found. Black Democrats (91 percent) are more likely than white Democrats (56 percent) to be unhappy with the verdict.

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Afro-Mexicans Protest Over Murder of Malcolm X Grandson

In the early morning hours of July 14 The Final Call received a “communicado” from Mexico City-based Citizens for the Defense of Naturalized Afro-Mexicans saying protests demanding justice after the killing of the grandson of Malcolm X would go on despite a police raid that ended a hunger strike. Dr. Wilner Metelus, president of the group, called for the “support (of) all human beings on the planet that there is justice for our brother Malcolm Latif who was murdered in cold blood in Mexico. We will not step back!” According to Dr. Randy Short, the Baltimore-based spokesman for the group, approximately 1,000 riot-clad Mexican police officers attacked 30 members of the organization on the eighth-day of a hunger strike outside the Federal District of Mexico City’s Governor’s Palace. “CCDNAM had been staging their hunger strike to express their outrage in the manner in which the police allegedly handled the May 9 murder of Malcolm Latif Shabazz, 28, the grandson of Nation of Islam Minister Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz,” News reports say Miguel Suarez, a Mexican labor leader de-

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porate high-intensity, shortburst-type exercises two to three times per week We don’t need to throw billions of dollars into drugbased obesity treatment and prevention research. Welleducated nutritional experts already KNOW what’s causing obesity and how to fix the problem! The truth is that the processed food industry needs to change, agricultural subsidies need to be updated to promote healthier fare, and the public needs to be told the truth about nutrition.   We also need to stop the dangerous marketing of junk food to children with their favorite cartoon characters or celebrities. Junk food companies know exactly what they are doing, and many children are pointing towards these unforgettable characters in the grocery aisles before they can speak. Yet none of these factors are being addressed. Instead, money is being spent on obesity drugs and obesity vaccines, of all things! This truly is madness, -Dr. Joseph Mercola (Mercola.com)

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Hopewell Baptist 25th Pastoral Anniversary

Rev. Dennis Lee, Jr. Pastor of the Hopewell Baptist Church will be celebrating his 25th Pastoral Anniversary at the Hopewell Baptist Church, 1301 Fillmore Avenue. Guests are: *New Zion /Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. John W. Williams, Pastor, Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. *Greater Hope Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James C. Blackman, Jr., Pastor, Sunday, July 28 at 4 p.m. *Rev. Jesse V. Bottoms, Pastor of Beulah Baptist Church, was the guest on July 21.

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Mt. Olive Baptist of Lackawanna to Celebrate 75th Anniversary

Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Lackawanna will celebrate its 75th Anniversary July 26-28. Rev. Dion J. Watkins is pastor. On July 26 at a 6 p.m a banquet will be held at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Tickets are $40 per person, children 12 and under $22 and ages 4 years and younger free. The theme of the celebration is “Christ is our Foundation.” The Chairperson is Minister Annie Morman.

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Patrick and Mrs. Freeman to Celebrate 13th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Freeman will celebrate 13 Years of marriage on August 3. Mighty O’Ba Pat Freeman has been a University Police officer at Buffalo State College for 24 years, Sports Director at at Mix 1080AM WUFO for 18 years and recently was named Vice President - Community Ambassador for the Greater Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Complex who is pushing for the building of a new downtown Stadium Complex. Mrs Stephanie Freeman- Is

the Unit Aministrator assistant for same day surgery for Kaleida Health for the last 18 years. Both are active members of the Prince Hall Masonic Family and the Order of the Eastern Star. Bro. Freeman in addition is a proud Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (PHI Omega Chapter).

Sumler/Sumner Family REunion On Friday, July 26, the Sumler/Sumner Family will gather for their annual family reunion in the “Queen City,” Buffalo, New York. The family members from Buffalo will gracefully be receiving family members from all over the United States. The reunion will kick off with a family dinner at the Comfort Inn. During the weekend events we’re also celebrating the 25th Wedding anniversary of Kevin and Kimberly Folmar.

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The Henri Star Orchestra to Perform July 29 Muhammad School of Music’s (MSOM) Henri Star Orchestra is scheduled to perform the 44th Annual Plaza Event Series sponsored by M and T Bank on Monday, July 29 at 12 Noon in the M and T Plaza in downtown Buffalo. The eclectic “Rock” orchestra featuring the brilliant students of MSOM will be joined by special guests saxophonist Will Holton and vocalist Christy Smothers, all under the direction of MSOM founder and director Maestro Henri L. Muhammad, performing on electric guitar and lead vocals under the artistic name “Henri Star”. If you love the music of Prince, Michael Jackson, Rick James, the Beatles, Van Halen, Survivor, Lenny Kravitz, India A’ire, and Santana, then you don’t want to miss this electrifying performance. Come jam with the Henri Star Orchestra Monday, July 29 at 12 Noon in the M and T Plaza in downtown Buffalo.

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Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Marks 24th Awesome Year! The African American Cultural Center presents its 24th annual Pine Grill Jazz Reunion on Sunday, August 4, 2013 and Sunday, August 11, 2013 from 4 to 10 p.m. in Martin Luther King Jr. Park. “The African American Cultural Center is pleased to be able to continue offering this celebration of Buffalo’s jazz legacy as a free community event. But economics have changed since we began, so we asking everyone who comes out to enjoy the music this year to donate at least a dollar to help with the expense of mounting next year’s Pine Grill Jazz Reunion,” AACC Executive Director Agnes M. Bain said. Over the first two Sundays each August, the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion draws about 10,000 people from the city, Western New York region and across the country - jazz enthusiasts, old friends and reuniting families - to the Olmsted Park in East Side Buffalo. The event costs about $50,000 to mount. The 2013 line-up for the first

Pine Grill Jazz Reunion weekend includes Chicago-based songstress Kenya - featured this past June at Tralf Music Hall; vocalist Ms. Vinnie Knight, blues guitarist, songwriter / singer Ray Schinnery and tenor saxophonist Houston Person. Kenya - Kenya McGuire Johnson - earned her undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and master’s degree in student counseling and development from Howard University, where she performed with the renowned Howard Gospel Choir, opening concerts for artists Yolanda Adams and Bebe & Cece Winans, among many others. In 2009, after three years of teaching at George Washington University, Kenya decided to change careers and pursue her passion: music. Since then, has performed at leading venues in the Chicago area, including its famous House of Blues, where she opened for Lalah Hathaway. A regular feature at Flavor Restaurant in Chicago’s south suburbs, she also has performed at Billie’s Black in Harlem; at Adinkra House in Montclair, NJ; at The Biltmore in Los Angeles

and the top-rated jazz club Dazzle in Denver, CO. The rich vocals of Harlemborn Ms. Vinnie Knight are said to carry the sophistication of Sarah Vaughan, earthiness of Pearl Bailey and seductiveness of Billie Holiday. She began her professional career with Arthur Prysock and has since performed throughout the continental U.S. and around the world - in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, Japan and Kenya, among other international locations. Well known on the New York club scene, Knight has worked with numerous big bands and orchestras, including the Harlem Big Band, and received several

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Come up and Let’s Get Down!

Samuel A. Herbert of Sam’s Productions, Inc. is on to something with his noon-2pm. Friday TGIF @ HSBC up high in the sky event complete with a panoramic view, music, line dancing, tasty sandwich wraps in a brown bag lunch, cool air conditioning and very cool people! $ All for just 15 in advance by Thursday...$25 at the door. Check it out on Friday- Invite friends, tourists and co-workers! Enjoy a greater view! Pick up your advance tickets at Doris Records!

on stage *19th Annual Masten District Jazz Festival Part II, July Sunday July 28, MLK Park featuring Delvin Payton and “The Lyfe,” Will Holton The buffalo All Star Band with Rodney Appleby and Wade Hawkins, George Caldwell and Bobby Millitello Tribute to Dave Brubeck, J.D. Allen saxophonist from Cincinnati backed by Paradigm Shift of Rochester. *8th Annual Queen City Jazz Festival to benefit Historic Colored Musicians Club, Saturday July 27, 145 Broadway, noon to 8 p.m., free; featuring sol Y. Sambra, Verse (Mike Disanto), ELife 7 featuring Mike Pernnick, Brotha Perry, Lady’s First Big Band, Taylor Made Jazz, What Would Mingus Do, and Other Side of Main. *Muhammad School of Music’s Henri (electric Rock) Star Orchestra to perform the 44th Annual Plaza Event Series sponsored by M and T Bank on Monday, July 29 at 12 Noon in the M and T Plaza in downtown Buffalo. The orchestra featuring the brilliant students of MSOM will be joined by special guests saxophonist Will Holton and vocalist Christy Smothers. Free *Gladys Knight and The O’Jays, Tuesday, August 20, Artpark, 6;30 p.m. *Buddy Guy & Robert Randolph & the Family Band, august 1, Artpark; 754-4375, *Chick Corea & The Vigil, August 2, Artpark; 754-4375. *The Wailers, free, Reggae July 26; Bel Biv Devoe, free, tickets at Buffalo Place b ox office, 671 Main St. www.tickets.com; both concerts at Canalside. *Smokey Robinson, Seneca Niagara Casino, July 26. *An Evening With R Kelly w/guests Fantasia and Syleena Johnson, Sunday, July 28 at :30 p.m., Blue Cross Arena, Rochester. Tickets on sale at Arena Box Office and ticketmaster. com; in Buffalo at Doris Records. *Will Holton Band, UB on the Green, Wed. July 31; free, 6-8 p.m., UB Hayes Hall Lawn, Main St . Campus; 829-3099 for more details.

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*Pine Grill Jazz Reunion, MLK Park, August 4 & 11th from 4 to 10 p.m. ; hosted by African American Cultural Center; outstanding entertainment; amazing community reunion!

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Tolbert Campaign Gains Momentum! Opens Community Campaign Headquarters Wins Major Endorsement from PBA

uffalo native Bernie Tolbert, candidate for the office of mayor, officially opened his Main Street campaign headquarters at 1375 Main St. near Utica last Friday with supporters cheering and chanting his name.

County Legislator Betty Jean Grant energized the crowd prior to the ribbon cutting, assuring that Tolbert could win, but only if everyone on his team pulled his or her weight and campaigned vigorously for victory. The event topped off a high profile campaign

RIBBON CUTTING: Mayoral candidate Tolbert cuts the ribbon to his Main/Utica headquarters last week, after which he held a press conference with the media.

week for the Democratic challenger. “This week my campaign focused on the devastating impact of crime and violence on the people and neighborhoods of Buffalo,” Tolbert said. “Yet talking about the crimes that trademark our city as one of the most violent in the nation is only the first step. Now we need to take action. We need to get more police officers out on the streets, protecting our citizens. We need to engage our citizens to become part of the solution, as I did in my work with the FBI’s citizen’s academy. We need to invest in the most compelling of any law enforcement tactics ---creating social programs of education and jobs. We need to offer better choices in the city-wide fight against crime and violence.” Tolbert’s mayoral bid earned a major boost this week with his endorsement by the Buffalo Police Benevolent Association (PBA). The candidate noted the support as, “key,” to victory in the September 10 Democratic primary. “ I don’t understand the lack of leader-

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ship in City Hall in failing to provide safe neighborhoods for our children, our seniors, all who believe that Buffalo is a good place to live and work,” Tolbert said. “There has got to be a better choice for our community and I thank the PBA for believing in me as that better choice.” Tolbert announced his bid for mayor in early May running on a platform of, “A Better Choice”. His campaign is founded on a true devotion to Buffalo as his hometown, and a deep desire to combat the current city issues of high crime, substandard education and economic decline. -More visibleTolbert, who grew up in the Willert Park Housing Projects before going on to become an executive for both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) , is becoming more and more visible in the community and around the city, He most recently attended the highly successful Rally and Vigil for Trayvon Martin in Niagara Square – one of only a handful of political figures present.

Tolbert was highly critical of the absence of City officials at the recently Buffalo summit on Violent crime and Homicide . In speaking before the standing room only crowd at the Frank B. Merriweather Library, the mayoral candidate noted the absence of the Buffalo law enforcement officials. “The perception is that the Buffalo Police Department doesn’t care and we’ve got to change that. Tolbert said. “(When I’m mayor) if we have folks wanting to come together to talk about a crime problem in our city, I will guarantee you that the Buffalo Police Department will be represented.” The crime and violence summit was organized by Erie County Legislature Chair, Betty Jean Grant and Erie County Legislator Tim (D-1) in response to a growing community outcry over increasing crime and violence on Buffalo streets and in neighborhoods. More information about the Tolbert for Mayor Campaign is available at (www. tolbert2013.com) and on the Friends of Tolbert Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/tolbert2013).

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Aging in Prison by Karima Amin

By Richard C. Cummings On a hot, muggy evening at 7pm in our city, the water that was flowing in the Martin Luther King Park splash pad suddenly stopped. In one moment, children were joyfully splashing about, and in the next, they were standing there, confused. It was as if they couldn’t process the wisdom of this, since it was still early in the evening, and the temperature was still in the eighties. The idea for this splash pad originated with a community group called the Save Our Park Coalition. It was started by some who believed that a refreshing, watery respite for our children would provide a better use for the space than the fish pond the city had planned. Eventually, this small group gained broad community support, and we were assured the most outstanding splash pad in the country. The plan was to phase in construction in at least two parts, the first being completed in 2002. It was received with great enthusiasm, as the community and passersby were impressed with colored lights reflecting on the sprays in the late evening. We expressed amazement that city leadership had for once given some positive attention to the East side of Buffalo. Immediately, the park began a great turnaround, but it was short lived. The city contracted with the county for operation and maintenance of the splash pad. The county employee turned the high intensity lights on for a test without the water turned on, which led to overheating. By the time the second phase of construction had begun, the system was so degraded that a new one had to be installed. Oddly enough, however, we don’t even get to enjoy the lights, because the water is turned off at 7pm. -Which brings us back to that hazy, hot day in July, when children who had already waited nearly ten years for their watery delight stood in amazement as the water ceased to flow. Not to be denied, the children tapped a nearby fire hydrant, which provided torrents of water for continued relief and recreation. Certainly we don’t want our sources of emergency water to be used in this way, but we must acknowledge the determination of our children to prevail. What’s more, they know innately that they deserve better. Let’s raise our voices to see that they get it.

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Stand Your Ground Laws an extension of Lynch Law Dear Editor:

“Stand Your Ground” laws are an extension of America’s LynchLaw, that was used during Jim Crow era,1876-1965 a form of State SponsoredTerrorism Trayvon Martin was lynched by George Zimmerman a, vigilante under the spirit of Stand Your Ground law. These stand your ground laws are legalized license to kill children, womenand men without any punishment. These laws are on the books in 31 states in various forms. The primary supporter of these laws financially and politically is the National Rifle Association (NRA). On the conscious raising side Stevie Wonder stated recently that he will not perform in Florida or other states with a “stand your ground” laws until they are abolished. In the 1960’s Ray Charles took a stand against racial segregation/apartheid in the south. Hopefully, other entertainers/athletes will wake-up to their duty to the national Black community. In the past brothers and sisters stood-up such as , PaulRobeson,Harry Belafonte, Nina Simone, Ossie Davis,Rubie Dee, Muhammad Ali, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Jim Brown, and Kareem Jabbar just to name a few. People of African descent have been targeted for the last 300 years. roy st.clair

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Everyone loves grandma…and grandpa too. The love and respect that is accorded to them goes without question. Some of this love is extended to Moms and Pops…and even to elder Uncle John and Aunt Betty. But when incarceration enters the mix, love and respect often disappear and attitudes change. In fact, the general populace rarely thinks of aging prisoners, incarcerated seniors who may be parents and/or grandparents. Incarceration has a way of making people invisible; they are “out of sight/out of mind,” and seemingly unworthy of anyone’s care or concern. Furthermore their voices are rarely heard and their humanity is literally denied. Who are these aging individuals in prison? Early last year, Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. presented a program, “Old Behind Bars,” which highlighted the importance of our considering the needs of our graying prison population. What we learned from a recent Human Rights Watch report is that: •Nearly 10% of state prisoners are serving a life sentence. 11.2% have sentences longer than 20 years. •The number of state and federal prisoners, age 65 or older, grew at 94 times the rate of the overall prison population between 2007 and 2010. •Long sentences today mean that many current prisoners will not leave prison until they become extremely old, if at all. •Many older prisoners remain incarcerated even though they are too old and infirm to threaten public safety if released. •While some states are moving forward to change the rules about mandatory minimum sentences and parole, the need for special medical care and hospice care for the elderly in prison is rapidly growing. •Some seniors behind bars have served their time and have demonstrated that they are parole-ready and parole eligible. Some are political prisoners who are being held because of their political beliefs and actions. Their excessive confinement serves no good purpose The next meeting of Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. will feature guest speakers from New York City who are spearheading a campaign, R.A.P.P., which supports the Release of Aging People in Prison. Mujahid Farid, a Soros Justice Fellow, is a staff member of the Correctional Association of NY and the Lead Organizer of R.A.P.P. “Farid’s work will, in part, highlight prisons’ failures to appropriately address the geriatric and healthcare needs of aging people and the tremendous fiscal costs associated with keeping the elderly in prison. But for Farid, the main focus will be increasing opportunities for release.” (Quote from Correctional Association website.) He will be joined by Laura Whitehorn, a R.A.P.P. Organizer and social justice advocate who spent 14 years in federal prison for the “Resistance Conspiracy” case, a political case involving actions against racism and colonialism. Since her 1999 release, she has worked against mass incarceration and worked for the release of political prisoners. Brother Farid and Sister Whitehorn may be joined by Brother Salahuddin A. Rashid who is an Affiliate Organizer of R. A.P.P. Our guest speakers understand the importance of addressing the health/medical needs of our elders in prison and also the importance of bringing them home, so that those who are able, such as our Director of Programs, George BaBa Eng, and our Corresponding Secretary, Charles “Chuck” Culhane can share the benefits of their wisdom, skills, and experience with the outside community. Our next meeting will be on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo, 6:30-8:30pm. The Circle of Supporters for Reformed Of-

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Well children, once again America has shown her true colors. Black America watched Zimmerman go free with the same outrage and anger white folks felt when O.J. got off. Trayvon’s lawyers should go after Zimmerman’s personal assets and bankrupt him the same way Ron Goldman’s family went after O.J. That $150,000 Zimmerman’s wife lied about should be the first bank account targeted. Juror #37 is making her public debut but ironically, the other five jurors aren’t in agreement with what she has been saying and came out with their own statement. What’s Juror #37’s motive? One of those things that makes you wanna go hmmm…? Locally, Erie County Legislators Betty Jean Grant and Timothy Hogues hosted a Summit on Violence in Buffalo on Wednesday, July 17th. It was a great turnout but during the question and answer period a woman went to the mic under the guise of asking a question related to the summit and began slandering George Grant, husband of Legislator Grant. The woman was later identified as Tanya Pickett-Stewart, an appointee of Mayor Brown’s who is employed by him at the Buffalo Employment and Training Center. She opened fired on Legislator Grant’s husband accusing him of accepting payment for beer with food stamps. Pickett-Stewart was shut down and promptly removed from the meeting. Ironically, Grant’s Variety Store store does not have an EBT machine, a NYS Lottery machine or any other type of electronic payment machine except a cash register. There is an ATM but it isn’t connected. So the question remains why would she do this? What did she stand to gain by standing in front of a packed auditorium of people and disparage the host and just who is Tanya Pickett-Stewart? She is a long time member of Grassroots, a minion of Maurice Garner and on the Mayor’s payroll. This type of disrespect of an elected official is unheard of. Even in the muddiest of campaigns, family members are off limits, especially when what is being said is a lie and would be considered libel in a court of law. This type of behavior calls for some type of reprimand, not excluding firing. Was she representing the Mayor since his whole administration including the Buffalo Police Commissioner, were noticeably absent from the summit? Was she dispatched by Mayor Brown or Maurice Garner because Mrs. Grant is not supporting him in his re-election bid? The plot thickens. One of those things that makes you wanna go hmmm…? The Tolbert campaign appears to be gathering some steam. He is becoming more visible and more viable. People are listening and they like what they hear. People lie but numbers don’t. September is around the corner Mayor Brown. Don’t sleep a giant. Tolbert could become your David. One of those things that makes you wanna go hmmm…? Dr. Jerome McNeal "The two parties have combined against us to nullify our power by a ‘gentleman's agreement' of non-recognition, no matter how we vote ... May God write us down as asses if ever again we are found putting our trust in either the Republican or the Democratic Parties." -- W.E.B. DuBois (1922) fenders and Friends of BaBa Eng are the sponsors of this program. For more information: Karima Amin, 716-8348438 or karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org.

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notice of public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF ERIE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 8 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing pursuant to Section 254 of the County Law of the State of New York (the “Act”), will be held by the County Legislature of the County of Erie, New York (the “Erie County Legislature”), on the 7th day of August, 2013 at 1:30 p.m., local time, in the Chambers of the Erie County Legislature located at Old County Hall, 4th Floor, 92 Franklin Street, in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, New York in connection with a proposed extension (the “Reed Hill Extension”) of Erie County Sewer District No. 8: 1.The boundaries for the Reed Hill Extension are as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situated in the Town of Aurora, County of Erie and State of New York, being parts of Lot Nos. 38 and 39, Township 9, Range 6 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the center line of Orchard Park-East Aurora, S.H. No. 1066 (also known as Quaker Road and formerly known as Hamburg Road), said point being the northeast corner of lands deeded to Mary E. Hurd by deed recorded in Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 1153 of Deeds at page 387; thence South 22°07’00” East along the easterly line of Liber 1153 of Deeds at page 387 a distance of 33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, said point being on the southeasterly line of said Quaker Road; Thence continuing South 22°07’00” East along said Hurd lands a distance of 2065.14 feet to the southeast corner thereof; thence South 87°07’00” East 73.26 feet to the east line of Lot No. 38; thence South 00°49’26” West along said east line 227 feet more or less to the center line of the East Branch of Cazenovia Creek; thence westerly along said center line 1,655 feet more or less to the southeast corner of lands described in an Option Agreement between Jewett Holmwood LLC and Michael L. Ohlweiler and Teresa A. Ohlweiler and recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 11170 of Deeds at page 8960; thence North 01°11’06” West along the easterly line of lands described in said Option Agreement 328 feet more or less to the northeast corner thereof and being a point in the southerly line of lands deeded to Michael L. and Teresa A. Ohlweiler by deed recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 11170 of Deeds at page 8958; thence South 70°29’02” East along said southerly line 77.99 feet to the southeast corner thereof; thence North 19°30’58” East along the easterly line of lands deeded to Ohlweiler by last mentioned deed 117.27 feet to the northeast corner thereof and being a point in the southeasterly line of lands deeded to Gregory T. Phillips and Janet G. Phillips by deed recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Libor 11146 of Deeds at page 1690 (Parcel II); thence North 64°25’05” East along said southeasterly line and along the southeasterly line of lands deeded to Gregory T. Phillips and Janet G. Phillips by deed recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 11146 of Deeds at page 1690 (Parcel I) a distance of 234.31 feet to the southeast corner of said Parcel I; thence North 06°44’30” West along the easterly line of said Parcel I a distance of 289.91 feet; thence North 83°15’30” East 240.00 feet; thence North 06°44’30” West 195.90 feet to a point in the southerly line of lands deeded to Steven P. Musso by deed recorded in the Erie County Clerk’s Office in Liber 10964 of Deeds at page 9333; thence North 74°15’30” East along said southerly line and along the easterly extension thereof 187.51 feet to the southwesterly line of a public right of way to be known as Reed Hill Drive; thence North 51°12’49” West along said southwesterly line 127.33 feet to an angle point therein; thence North 22°10’26” West and continuing along said southwesterly line 484.80 feet to an angle point therein; thence North 29°45’16” West and continuing along said southwesterly line 72.32 feet to its intersection with the southeasterly line of Jewett Holmwood Road; thence North 67°43’30” East along said southeasterly line 106.15 feet to an angle point therein; thence North 38°37’10” East and continuing along said southeasterly line 176.88 feet to a Point; thence North 68°05’00” East along said southeasterly line a distance of 151.54 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. 2.The Reed Hill Extension would provide a sanitary sewer system to a subdivision of approximately thirty-three (33) single family home lots (the “Reed Hill Heights Subdivision”), such system to be constructed by the developer of the Reed Hill Heights Subdivision (the “Developer”) and will consist of approximately 2,725 lineal feet of 8-inch diameter gravity pipe, 11 manholes, a duplex pumping station and 1,820 lineal feet of 6-inch diameter force main. 3.The initial construction costs associated with the Reed Hill Extension will be borne solely by the Developer. 4.Current ECSD #8 inspection and connection fees are applicable. 5.The estimated annual cost to the typical property/typical one- or two-family home be $782.55. 6.The annual charges to the ratepayers of the Reed Hill Extension would be at the same rate structure as any current ratepayer. 7.The Erie County Legislature will at above said time and place hear all persons interested therein concerning the same. 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Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices The Cement Masons Local Union #111 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will conduct a recruitment from August 1 through October 10 for 3-5 cement mason apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today. Applications must be obtained and submitted at the Local Union #111 office, 165 Division Street, North Tonawanda, NY from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the following Thursdays during the recruitment period: August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22, September 5, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, and October 10. All applications must be completed on site.The Committee requires that applicants: •Must be at least 18 years old. •Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D). •Must live within the jurisdiction of Local Union #111, which includes Erie and Niagara counties. •Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. •Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and related instruction. •Must pass a substance abuse test, at the sponsor’s expense, after acceptance into the program. •Must provide military transfer or discharge form DD-214, if applicable. For further information, applicants should contact their nearest New York State Department of Labor office or Local Union #111 at (716) 695-1494.

P U B L IC H E A R IN G STATE OF NEW YORK LEGISLATURE OF ERIE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE BUFFALO. N.Y. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HEREBY CERTIFY That at the 14th Session of the Legislature of Erie County, held in the Legislative Chambers, in the City of Buffalo, on the 18th day of July, 2013 A.D., a Resolution was adopted, of which the following is a true copy: A RESOLUTION TO BE SUBMITTED BY LEGISLATORS HARDWICK & MARINELLI WHEREAS, Sheridan Park, Inc. has applied to this Honorable Body to build and operate a crematory; and WHEREAS, approval of the application by this Honorable body is a condition precedent to construction; and WHEREAS, this Honorable body will hear public comment prior to voting on the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing shall be held by this legislature on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Legislative Chambers, 4th floor of Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street in the City Of Buffalo; and be it further RESOLVED, that the subject of the hearing will be the application of Sheridan Park, Inc. to construct and operate a crematory; and be it further RESOLVED, that notice of the public hearing be published once a week for six weeks in a newspaper designated to publish the session laws; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Erie County Attorney and Sheridan Park, Inc. c/o The Knoer Group, PLLC, 424 Main Street, Suite 1820, Buffalo, New York 14202. REFERENCE: INTRO 14-1 (2013) AS AMENDED. ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk of the Erie County Legislature

request for proposals COUNTY OF ERIE The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH) OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES is issuing a Request for Proposals to provide Chemical De95 FRANKLIN STREET pendency Prevention Services, RFP # 1325VF. Applicants BUFFALO, NY 14202 Release of Two (2) Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Child Welfare Services The Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide services to families involved in the Child Welfare System.

must currently contract with the Erie County Department of Mental Health for NYS OASAS CD Prevention services. The RFP and associated forms can be obtained at: http://www2. erie.gov/purchasing/index.php?q=requests-proposals-ampconstruction-bids . Responses must be received no later than noon on August 26, 2013, submitted per specifications delineated within the RFP.

RFP # 1326VF to provide Mandated Kinship Preventive Services RFP # 1327VF to provide Family Group Conferencing These proposals can be viewed at http://www.erie.gov as of July 23, 2013. All correspondence, communications, and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this request for proposals shall be with Judith Kolmetz, Assistant Coordinator of Quality Assurance, at Judith.Kolmetz@erie.gov . Prospective proposers, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this request for proposals. Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services (ATTN: Judith Kolmetz) located at 95 Franklin Street, ROOM 865, Buffalo, NY 14202 by 4:00 pm (EST) on the following dates: Family Group Conferencing, August 16, 2013; and Mandated Kinship Preventive Services, August 23, 2013. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality. CAROL DANKERT-MAURER Commissioner, ECDSS

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority requests sealed proposals to provide all professional Architectural/Engineering Services necessary or incidental to site investigate, design services, preparation of plans and specifications and construction management services for the bidding and implementation of the following project: Architectural / Engineering Services for Site Improvements at Various Developments, BMHA job #AE-13-03 The Request for Proposals may be obtained at the BMHA Capital Improvements Office located at 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Sealed proposals must be received by 3:00 PM, local time, on August 14, 2013 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Perspective offerors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-submittal meeting. The pre-submittal meeting will be held on August 6, 2013 @ 10:00 AM @ 320 Perry Street 14204. The contract for professional services will only be awarded to a single professional firm; no joint ventures. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all proposals submitted. Date: July 24, 2013

Medical Evaluations of Employability for Temporary Assistance Applicants RFP Release The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from individuals and agencies to provide a service, as follows: Medical Evaluations of Employability for Temporary Assistance Applicants RFP #1322VF (due 8/8/13) This RFP can be found at http://www.erie.gov. All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the RFP (#1322VF – Judith.kolmetz@erie.gov). Prospective proponents shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of these proposals. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality. Final proposals are to be mailed to or delivered to the address listed on the RFP. A release date is scheduled for July 18, and a Bidder’s Conference will take place July 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 805, at 95 Franklin Street. Carol Dankert-Maurer Commissioner

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3-Way Winning Numbers this Time Last Year NIAGARA FALLS POLITICAL continued mother, Lois Frank, received her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Niagara University at the age of 42, majoring in psychology and a minoring in sociology. She had seven children at that time and she went on to become a case manager for both Community Missions and for Family and Children's Services. She later served as a Director of the Niagara Community Center. Allah’s father, Philip Frank, served as a member of the National Guard and completed a machinist apprenticeship program during his twelve-years working at Carborundum. Philip later became a member of the Painters Union Local for another twelve years. Just as Allah is proud of the example that his parents set, he is just as proud as the one Rev. Josiah Henson, his great-great-great grandfather, set as a forerunner of the Underground Railroad. Henson later established a community for fugitive slaves called the Dawn Settlement, and he founded the British-American Vocational Institute in Dresden, ON. Allah attended Central State University in Wilberforce OH where he was a therapeutic recreation major. Since returning to WNY, he has invested in the youth and community,

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The Pastors who have organized and come together, as a result of the Summit, will be on hand to give the community an update of what they are doing collectively to turn our city and our youth around. For additional information, please call legislator Betty Jean Grant @ 602-5877.

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Melany Silas, Assistant Professor in the Health & Physical Education Department was featured on the Her Rochester website along with being featured in the front page of the Living Section in Wednesday, October 3 Democrat and Chronicle newspaper issue. Silas is being recognized for her organization of the inaugural Women and Girls Empowerment Weekend, being held in the city of Rochester on the weekend of October 12-14th. Silas’ newest production will be performed for 1000 city school district students, and in conjunction with the City of Rochester and the Rochester City School District will be hosting a free young women’s conference for girls in 9th-12th grades. The Empowerment Weekend draws on the work that Silas teaches in the classroom through the Health Studies Program and special events that she organizes within the MCC community: Self Image, Emotional Wellness, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS, coping with loss and transition and overall health and wellbeing. Silas was also be featured on the Wake Up Club on WDKX on October 5. Tickets are abailable at New 2 U Homes, 310 State St.; Judy’s Soul Food and catring, 58 Lowell St For more information call (585) 210-2422.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Wednesday July 24

Saturday July 27

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo United Front.

GospelFest: MLK Park, 2-9 p.m.; free.

Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 885-6348. Thursday July 25 CAO Public Information Meeting to discuss future of former Deaconess Hospital Site: 5-7 p.m., , St. Martin de Porres Church, 555 Northampton; 881-5150. Matt Urban Hope Center Day of Health: 385 Paderewski Drive, 2-5 p.m.; 893-7222 ext.306 for info. Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 885-6348. Friday July 26 Jamaican and American Assn. of Annual Buffalo Reggae Boat Ride: Dinner @ 7 pm; boat sails at 8:30pm;for tickets Dr. Bird’s Rastarant, Caribbean Experience or call 897-1105, 983-9002, 5637157; in Niagara Falls, 8041886.

Queen City Jazz Fest: Tribute to Al Tinney & Dodo Green, Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway, noon - 8 p.m. Rapha Family Medicine’s “Let’s Move Buffalo 2013” Walking for the Health of It: 2-mile walk, 9 am – 2 p.m., 2200 Main St.; registration begins at 9 a.m.; walk starts at 10a.m. sharp; $5 per person; $30 for groups or organizations; free fun for kids also; to sponsor, register or for more info call (716) 200-4122. Sunday July 28 Rev. A. Charles Ware Memorial Celebration: 3 p.m. Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St; 847-1020. Monday July 29 Prisoners Are People Too Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pratt-Willert Center, 422 Pratt St; 834-8438. Muhammad School of Music Henri Star Orchestra: M&T Bank, downtown Buffalo, 12 noon. (See Page 8) Wednesday July 31 Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo United Front. Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 885-6348. Thursday August 1 Italian Heritage Festival (8/18/4): Hertel Avenue 512-1878.

15 Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 885-6348.

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“Community Works”

Pictured above are some of the fine young community service volunteers who took part in the Utica Heights Spring Cleanup. From left to right: Sammy Salem, Jonathan Simon, Rami Salem, Sabrene Salem, Wendy Salem, Fred Merukeb, Nigel McClinton, Anthony Holmes, Tanashia Bradley and Kevin McCarley. Hats off to the Arab-American Businessmen’s Association and Community Action Organization Community Service Volunteers!

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