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INSIDE ROCHESTER

JANUARY 15, 2014

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Rochester Black Employees Association to Host Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon

Benjamin Jealous

Tavis Smiley

Rochester to Host National Headliners for King Commemoration The outgoing president of the NAACP will deliver the University of Rochester's Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative address Friday, January 24 at the Strong Auditorium on the River Campus.

Jealous will talk about the tradition of leadership that connects Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm, Frederick Douglass and others to inspire young people to change the world.

Benjamin Jealous already announced this fall that he will be leaving the organization at the end of this year to spend more time with his family. He led the organization for the past five years, and the 40 year old is the youngest president in the history of the NAACP. -Tavis SmileyTavis Smiley, national talk show host, author and community advocate, will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 Expressions of King’s Legacy Celebration at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The event takes place from

noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in RIT’s Gordon Field House and Activities Center. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.

Registration is required for the event and can be done online. General admission tickets costing $1 per individual and $25 for groups will be needed for entry into the field house on the day of the event.

Group tickets must be purchased prior to Jan. 22. .)

Smiley has been named one of the 10 most influential people by Time Magazine. His Tavis Smiley daily radio show is in its 10th year on PBS, and as its host, he is an outspoken advocate for racial and gender equity. He will touch upon these topics as part of his keynote address at RIT. Joining Smiley for the Expressions program will be Curtis Babers, a fourthgrader from Houston, Texas, who won the 2013 Gardere Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition. The 11-year-old im-

The Rochester Black Employees Association will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon on Friday, January 17 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Inn on Broadway, 26 Broadway in Rochester. Dr. Keith Jenkins, Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) , the schools’ first Assistant Provost for Diversity, will be the keynote speaker.

Janice Howard has been selected as the 2014 recipient of “Leaving a Legacy Award” from the Rochester Black Employees Association.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at various Webster and Xerox Square locations. *GARTH FAGAN annual Day of Free Classes in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Garth Fagan Dance will offer a day of free classes on Monday, January 20, in honor of Dr. King. All ages and skill levels are welcome Garth Fagan Dance, 50 Chestnut Street, Rochester,.

For further information, visit our website or call our offices at (585)454-3260.

NOTICE OF MEETING: SW Community Roundtable Updates eff. 1/13/14 NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m. @ School #29 For SouthWest Quadrant EMPLOYMENT & COMMUNITY Information, go to: www.Location19.org pressed event judges with his speech “If you could talk to Dr. King,” that focused on the importance of education, making positive choices and encouraging others to succeed. Also performing will be RIT poets Alexis Harris, Lakeishia Brown, Michelle Sason, and local singer Whitney Morrison.

The community panel discussing the 1964 Race Riots in Rochester takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at East High School, 1801 E. Main St. The event is free, but registration is required as there is limited seating in the high school’s auditorium.

Additional commemorative events include RIT’s Gospelfest at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Ingle Auditorium in RIT’s Student Alumni Union. Tickets for the event are $5 for college students with ID, $10 for RIT faculty/staff and $15 for the general public. On Saturday, Feb. 1, the university will host a Harlem Renaissancethemed evening of music and poetry at 6 p.m. in RIT’s Student Alumni Union, Al Davis Cafeteria. Featured performers are nationallyknown Def Poetry artists Alysia Harris and recording artist Dwele. The latter event is free and open to the general public.

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WNY AREA BRIEFS OUTSTANDING: Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Taylor A. Gillespie of Buffalo has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Oklahoma. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Traylor graduated from The Park School of Buffalo in 2012.

Watch The Common Council Live on Tuesdays!

Following months of preparation and testing, the City’s new live broadcasting equipment was put to the test at the Tuesday, Jan. 7th meeting. Viewers at home can tune in to Time Warner Cable Channel 22 every Tuesday to witness the meeting in real time for the first time.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 800674/2013 Date Filed: 12/17/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, against Sachin Patel, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouse, heirs devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; State of New York; and '''JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 129 Montecello Place, Buffalo, NY 14214 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $29,250.00 not to exceed negative amortization amount up to 110% of the original principal amount and interest, recorded in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office on December 7, 2007, in Book 13383 of Mortgages, page 6252 covering premises known as 129 Montecello Place , Buffalo, NY 14214. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates ERIE County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 4, 2013 Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Suite One, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 247-9000 Our File No. 12-019825 Premises known as 129 Montecello Place, Buffalo, NY 14214. All that certain property situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of ERIE, State of New York. Section 89.67, Block 3, Lot 21

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The Willful Destruction Of Willert Park

By Terrence A. Robinson

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ver four years ago, Preservation Buffalo Niagara [PBN] began efforts to recognize the historic Willert Park public housing development as a site of state and national importance. In 2010, Willert Park was one of Seven to Save sites listed by the Preservation League of New York. Many preservationists recognized the architectural and design significance of the site, but few were aware of its social and historic importance to Buffalo’s African-American community in the New Deal, World War II, and post-war eras.

The State Historic Preservation Office reversed an earlier decision and recognized Willert Park as a National Register eligible site in October 2009. The Preservation League of New York State awarded a grant to the Nash House/Michigan Street Preservation Corporation to pursue research and manage the process of the National Register nomination. The Willert Park Courts Housing Project was designed in 1938 by Buffalo architect Frederick C. Backus.

The site was chosen “in consultation with the Urban League, whose President was a trained architect and who contributed a great deal to the project. Managed by the first Black site manager, A.D. Price, this “separate but equal” housing project was of central importance in the long struggle for equality and social justice in Buffalo. In 1969 Willert Park Courts was renamed in honor of its long serving manager, Mr. Price.

Today, Willert Park Courts stands in a shocking state of disrepair and neglect. Windows, doors, and roofing elements have been removed and the structures have been opened to allow the wind, water, and weather to complete their work of destruction. Generations of Black folk hallowed this ground with their sacrifice and determination and in only a few short months the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority has reduced the place to a shambles in a deliberate attempt to erase their legacy. This is a policy that demonstrates utter disregard and contempt for Buffalo’s AfricanAmerican community that cannot be condoned or permitted to take place unopposed!

An application for local landmark designation has been submitted to the City of Buffalo Preservation Board. A public hearing on the application will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 30 in room 901 of City Hall.

Willert Park

Free Tax Workshops Scheduled CASH Buffalo, The Buffalo Employment & Training Center and the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will present a free tax workshop on January 21 and February 4 from 10 -11:30 a.m. at the Buffalo Employment and Training Center, 77 Goodell Street. For more information contact Katie Lyons at 887-2671 or Katie.lyons@uwbec.org

HISTORIC! In 1967 Dr. Martin Luther King Visited Buffalo. Pictured above, former Deputy Speaker State Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve (far right) standing next to Dr. King (to his left). Also pictured, George K. Arthur (and CaptainMarian Bass (rear l-r). Dr. King spoke at UB.

Buffalo Set to Honor Dr. King!

“The Man, The Dream, The Legacy” is Theme of City-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration

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he Concerned Citizens Following The Dream Committee will present the annual City-Wide Martin Luther King Celebration Program on Sunday January 19, at 6 p.m. at Kleinhans Music Hall. The theme is “The Man, The Dream, The Legacy.”

Mayor Byron Brown will deliver the keynote address.

Featured entertainment includes the Combined MLK Celebration Mass Choir/BPO Chorus, accompanied by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra This year’s ten outstanding honorees include: *Barbara Glover, the owner of Miss Barbara’s school of dance, the longest running African American dance school in the history of the City of Buffalo. *Rev. John T. Hilliard, the pastor of Humboldt Pkwy Baptist Church. *DarnellWhitfield, Buffalo’s Fire Commissioner *Willa Ramos-Morales, Director and treasurer of the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Inc. *Rev. Lee Allen Spight, is the Sr. pastor of Holy temple C.O.G.I.C. Administrative Assistance and Superintendent in WNY Jurisdiction *Darnell Barton, an N.F.T.A. bus driver, who became an international hero when he saved a woman from jumping off a bridge here in Buffalo. *Catherine F. Schweitzer, is the executive director of The Baird Foundation. *Dr. Yvonne Minor-Ragan, BPN President, Office of Westminster Foundation *Lurie Dubois, a renown gospel singer, is the wife of the late Rev. Glen Dubois, former pastor of Jordan Grove Baptist Church *Robert G. Wilmers, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive officer at M&T Bank.

Students from area schools will volunteer at the program by greeting and seating guests and serving as ushers. They also will receive MLK Certificates to encourage them to stay in school and pursue a higher level of education.

Admission is free and is sponsored in part by: M&T Bank, Wegman’s Food, Buffalo Teacher’s Federation, Lombardo Funeral Home and Amigone Funeral Home.

Bessie Patterson is the Chairperson/ Coordinator.

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National/International NEWS

Many In Haiti Remain Homeless Fours Years After Massive Earthquake

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Black Agenda Report Washington DC Moves Toward Pot Decriminalization The District of Columbia, which racks up more arrests of Black people for marijuana possession than any other major population center, will soon pass “one of the most progressive decriminalization bills in the country,” said Seema Sandanandan, program director for the Nation’s Capital chapter of the ACLU. The legislation would set the penalty for possession of an ounce or less of pot at a $25 civil citation. It would also forbid police from using the scent of marijuana as a pretext to search people, said Sandanandan.

Assassination and Mass Killing in Congo

( NPR) – Four years ago this past Sunday, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, destroying its capital of Port-au-Prince and killing more than 200,000 people.Today, much of Portau-Prince looks like it did before the quake. Most of the tent camps in the city itself are gone, and streets are loaded with overcrowded buses and women selling vegetables.

Most of those whose lives were upended by the quake are back in some kind of home. Most of the rubble has been cleared from the streets. The severely damaged presidential palace has finally been razed. And the government is rebuilding its ministries downtown.

But for nearly 150,000 people, life hasn’t moved on. They still live in the temporary plastic and plywood structures erected after the disaster without water or electricity.

What Keeps Them There “It’s the worst place to be in Haiti,” says Gregoire Goodstein, mission chief for the International Organization for Migration. “We’re talking about the higherhanging fruit; people who are unable to get out of the tent camp system because they really don’t have any other solu-

Many Congolese suspect assassins killed popular army Col. Mamadou Ndala, who was considered a hero in the war against Rwandan-backed rebels, according to Kambale Musavuli, of Friends of Congo. Ndala was uncompromising in his pursuit of M-23 fighters, with whom the Congolese government signed yet another accord, late last year. In Kinshasa, the capital city, at least 100 youthful followers of a political preacher were killed by security forces after they seized a television station and accused President Joseph Kabila of being a “Rwandan imposter.” “The Congolese people are caught in a very vicious circle,” said Musavuli.

“They have an illegitimate, oppressive government” and “neighbors who support and arm rebels.”

Mumia on Winnie Mandela Nelson Mandela’s former wife Winnie, who was banned as a non-person during much of her husband’s long incarceration, was demonized after the end of formal apartheid “because she wouldn’t agree to a new political dispensation that left most Africans exploited,” said U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal. In a commentary titled “For the Love of Winnie,” Mumia wrote: “For millions and millions of people, her brilliance, her beauty and her courage were like a torch in the mountains. Indeed, she is adored.”

ATTENTION FORMER COKE OVEN EMPLOYEES

If you or a family member worked in the Coke Oven Division at Bethlehem Steel or any other Coke Oven Facility in Western New York or elsewhere, you should consider the following: • Coke oven emissions are a potent cause of lung cancer and other cancers; • Coke oven emissions are composed of gases and dust, which are harmful to your lungs and skin; • Former coke oven workers, even if they smoked cigarettes, may have valuable claims that can be pursued in Court against companies such as Koppers and Wilputte.

If you believe you or a family member is suffering from or died as a result of a cancer from work on coke oven batteries, you should consult a lawyer.

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War on Poverty was Underfunded and Restrained From the very beginning of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty, launched 50 years ago, “there was a push to keep the lid on new spending on anti-poverty programs – and that only got worse with the funneling of money to Vietnam,” said Alice O’Connor, professor of history at the University of California at Santa Barbara and author of Poverty Knowledge: Social Science, Social Policy and the Poor in Twentieth Century U.S. History. Although newly created federal agencies were mandated to give the poor a voice in anti-poverty efforts, “there was pressure from the localities to keep that money out of the hands of groups that were going to challenge the status quo,” said O’Connor.

Amiri Baraka

Amiri Baraka, radical playwright and poet, dies at age 79 His uncompromising stance set an example of bold and daring work, which continues to resound.

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miri Baraka, the radical man of letters whose poems, plays and criticism made him a provocative and groundbreaking force in American culture, has died aged 79. Baraka, who had been in hospital since last month, died Alast Thursday, January 9 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Centre.

Perhaps no writer of the 1960s and 1970s was more radical than the man formerly known as LeRoi Jones and no one did more to extend the political debates of the civil rights era to the world of the arts.

He inspired a generation of poets, playwrights and musicians and his immersion in spoken word traditions and raw street language anticipated rap, hip-hop and slam poetry. The FBI feared him to the point of flattery, identifying Baraka as "the person who will probably emerge as the leader of the pan-African movement in the United States."

Scorning art for art's sake and the pursuit of racial unity, Barak was part of a philosophy that called for the teaching of black art and history and producing works that bluntly called for revolution.

Baraka wrote poems, short stories, novels, essays, plays, musical and cultural criticism and jazz operas.

His 1963 book, Blues People: Negro Music in White America, has been called the first major history of Black music to be written by an African-American. A 2002 poem he wrote alleging that some Israelis had advance knowledge of the September 11 attacks led to widespread outrage.

No matter his name or ideology – he declared himself a Black nationalist at one point and a Marxist-Leninist at another - he was committed to "struggle, change, struggle, unity, change, movement."

He was denounced by critics and called by others a genius, a prophet, the Malcolm X of literature. Ishmael Reed credited the Black Arts Movement for encouraging artists of all backgrounds and enabling the rise of multiculturalism.

First published in the 1950s, Baraka crashed the literary party in 1964, at the Cherry Lane Theater in Greenwich Village, when Dutchman opened and made instant history at the height of the civil rights movement.

Baraka was born Everett LeRoy Jones, in 1934, a postal worker's son who grew up in a racially mixed neighbourhood in Newark and remembered his family's passion for songs and storytelling. He received a scholarship from Rutgers University. Feeling out of place at Rutgers, he transferred to a leading black college, Howard University. He hated it there ("Howard University shocked me into realising how desperately sick the Negro could be," he later wrote) and joined the Air Force, from which he was later discharged. Baraka taught at Yale University and George Washington University and spent 20 years on the faculty of the State University of New York in Stonybrook. He received numerous grants and prizes, including a Guggenheim fellowship and a poetry award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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LEGAL SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 801180/2013 Date of Filing: January 2, 2014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -againstMICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said MICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; DENNIS G. SAXTON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; GE MONEY BANK; HSBC BANK USA, NA; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JOHN DOES" and "JANE DOES", said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff's attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Russell P. Buscaglia of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on December 6, 2013, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, State of New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON DENNIS G. SAXTON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR AMTRUST BANK, in the principal amount of $149,350.00, which mortgage was recorded in Erie County, State of New York, on October 29, 2007, in Book 13377 at page 8350. Said mortgage was thereafter assigned to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

by Assignment of Mortgage dated May 15, 2012 and recorded on June 28, 2012 in Book 13588 at Page 777.

Said premises being known as and by 4299 ROXBURY DRIVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221.

Date: October 22, 2013 Batavia, New York Tanisha Bramwell, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

Benefit for Brandel:

Brandel Williams is a 25year-old African American gentleman who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer on September 11, 2013. Brandel is in need of a bone marrow transplant in order for his treatment to be successful.

He is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Please come out and join us on February 16 from 4-9pm at 366 Elmwood Avenue for a benefit to help with medical bills and expenses.

Tickets can be purchased for $20. Please contact Rosalind at 716-570-7849.

Nuts, Chockfull of Healthful Fats, May Help You Live Longer An ounce of nuts a day keep illness away says Harvard study. *A large-scale, 30-year long study found that people who regularly ate one ounce of nuts at least seven times per week were 20 percent less likely to die for any reason, compared to those who avoided nuts in their diet *Eating nuts at least five times a week corresponded to a 29 percent reduction in mortality risk due to heart disease; a 24 percent reduction for respiratory disease; and an 11 percent reduction for cancer FREE STROKE SUPPORT GROUP every 2nd Thursday of the month, at Buffalo General Medical Center, 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY. This discussion group is for stroke survivors, their caregivers, family, and friends.

It is held on the 5th floor in the Rehabilitation Medicine wing from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

We share successes and ideas, serve refreshments, and enjoy educational information. Call (716) 859-5280 or 859-7110. Always welcoming new members!

HEALTH MATTERS

5 Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Among school aged children, that percentage may be as high as 70 percent.

Vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic in the United States, but many Americans, including physicians, are not aware that they may be lacking this important nutrient.

Researchers estimate that 50 percent of the general population is at risk of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency.

Increasing levels of vitamin D3 among the general population could potentially prevent chronic diseases that claim nearly one million lives throughout the world each year. Incidence of several types of cancer could also be slashed in half

In the fourth episode of “From Vick-Tim to Vic-tory” author Ken Robinson and co-host Ben Willis, welcome special guest, Dr. Adrienne N. Milner, sport sociologist, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Milner, wrote a review for the book, an excerpt of which appears on the back cover.

Discussion points will include: •Perception of race in the media’s coverage of black and white quarterbacks in the NFL •Legacy of racism in America from the Jim Crow era to the present Tune in, Time Warner Cable Channel 20, Mondays at 7:30 am and Saturdays at 8 am.

Vitamin D fights infections, including colds and the flu, as it regulates the expression of genes that influence your immune system to attack and destroy bacteria and viruses Feeling tired and achy is a frequent complaint. While many are misdiagnosed as having fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, these are classic signs of vitamin D deficiency osteomalacia.

The remedy is a combination of vitamin D and calcium

“From Vic-tim to Vic-tory” Update

FLAXSEED STUDY

Healthy, postmenopausal women, not currently taking hormones, needed to volunteer for a study of diet and hormones being conducted by the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Participants will be asked to provide blood, urine, and bowel movement samples four (4) times during five (5) months, complete questionnaires, and eat a small amount of flaxseed (a commonly available food supplement) every day for six (6) weeks along with their usual diet. For more information, call 845-1177 or 845-1650.

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Bishop Morton: American culture is treating Jesus like He is the President ...

“For the first time in my life, I’m coming out as an Independent,” states Bishop Paul Morgan. “Enough is enough,” ranted the Bishop, in his disapproval of both the Democratic and Republican parties.

“I have been a Democrat since I started voting in America,

but this party is getting farther and farther away from what Kingdom people believe. For too long, Democrats have taken our vote for granted, but kingdom people have rights too, and I don’t want to be taken for granted. We will not just accept anything. And to be fair, it’s not just Democrats,

but Republicans too. Both sides are becoming too extreme.

American culture is treating Jesus like He is the President of the United States – like we have the right to vote for His agenda! People act like, if they like God’s word, they can Continued Page 7

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BISHOP MORTON continued

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vote for it, or if they don’t we can vote against it. But the truth is that Jesus is not a President! He is the King; in fact, He’ s the King of Kings. What the King says goes. Real Kingdom people don’t vote on the Kingdom agenda. Real kingdom people know that what the King says goes. We must obey the King whether we like it or not,” stated Bishop Morton in an interview with Worship 360.

Bishop Morton is currently senior pastor of Changing A Generation Full Gospel Baptist Church and Co-Pastor of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church.

He is also a recording artist, author and the founding and presiding bishop of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.

Morton went on to say, “The problem is that today’s politicians – both Republican and Democrat – are refusing listening to the King. ..”

Many conservative Republicans don’t want to help

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Services Set for

BUFFALO SET TO HONOR THE KING

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Dr. MLK Events

Martin Luther King Winter Fun Fest at Como Park!

The Buffalo United Front Inc. will host its annual Martin Luther King Day Winter Fun Feast at Como Park on Monday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fun outdoor events will include tubing and sledding, food and fun! This year there will also be a MLK and Nelson Mandela Essay Contest. Call 256-5594 for more information abut the essay contest.

For ore information about the overall Fun Fest Day call 818-3410.

(In the event there is no snow, the event will be held on the first Saturday with snow).

New Hope Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast The New Hope Baptist Church Education Scholarship committee is pleased to once again sponsor the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship breakfast. This year’s event will be held on Monday, January 20 at Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew.

The program will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. This year’s guest speaker is Buffalo native, David Garnett, President and Founder of iAm Solutions, LLC. Tickets are $35 per person or $325 for a table of ten. To purchase tickets please contact New Hope Baptist Church at 8830821.Proceeds will go to help industrious young adults who will enter college in 2014.

Pictured (L-R): Gabrielle Cameron, Aubrie Smith, Milan Lopez, K’si Carpenter (‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ choreographed by teacher Charlotte Cardwell)

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tudio J hosted its 1st holiday showcase and grand opening celebration party on Saturday December 14th at the Metropolitan Entertainment Complex. Following the potluck dinner, the 200 people in attendance were not only entertained but got to experience what Studio J is all about. The showcase consisted of 18 acts which included class routines, Hustle for Health line dance, Zumba, Delta Sigma Theta step team, Bethel AME praise dancers and a special performance by the Tone Williams Project (TWP). It was truly a great display of dance, fitness, community, family and fun! The studio will begin 2014 with a 90-day fitness challenge and begin preparing for its May recital. Spring registration for new students is January 4th-31st. For more information visit the website at www.studiojbuffalo.com or call (716) 83-DANCE.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority MLK Day of Service

THELMA DAUGHTRY, January 5, 2014 - Beloved wife of the late Doyle J. Daughtry; mother of Doyle Daughtry (Gladys), Carol Daughtry, Cynthia Spencer (Dale) and the late Elaine Daughtry-Paige; grandmother of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also survived by nieces and nephews.

The family will be present to receive friends on Friday January 17th from 4p – 7p at St John Baptist Church.

Viewing will take place on Saturday January 18th from 10am – 11am, Funeral Services will be held at 11am.

Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter will host its annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Sunday, January 19 at Jazzy’s Restaurant, 2227 Genesee at 3 p.m. Supper is $8. There will be vendors, an in formational booth and a clothing drive (coats, hats, boots and gloves.)

Library to Host Annual King William-Emslie YMCA Hosts MLK Event Celebration Join the William-Emslie Family Y on January 20 from 11am – 2 pm for a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration! The day will be filled with honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the rich African American history of the Archie L. Hunter Foundation. Come and be educated, inspired, while enjoying food, friends, and fun! This FREE event is open for those ages five years old and up. For a detailed schedule of events visit www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org, stop by the branch located at 585William St., Buffalo or call 8455440.

WNY Coalition of Black in the Courts Annual King Celebration: Rev. Ropss-Brown is Guest Speaker Rev. Jacquelyn Ross Brown, presiding Minister of the New Covenant United Church of Christ and retired Education Administrator for the Buffalo Public Schools, will be the guest speaker at the 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The event, which takes place on Friday, January 17 at 12:30 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom of Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, is presented by the WNY Coalition of Blacks in the Courts. The event is free and open to the public

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A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute, A Celebration of Peace and Diversity, will be held on Thursday, January 16, from 12 noon to 1p.m. at the Downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square.

The event is free and open to the public. Clifford Bell, former Buffalo Common Councilmember, poet and community leader is Master of Ceremonies. There will be performances by the Njozi Ensemble Company, Pastor Angela Stewart, Storyteller and Librarian Sandra Williams Bush, and the Colored Musicians Club. This is the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s 36th annual tribute to Dr. King’s great legacy. We hope you will join us for an uplifting celebration of peace and diversity.

For more information call 858-8900.

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Who is Sir John?

BY REESE EVERHART

If you haven’t heard about international megastar Beyoncé’s “top secret” album, then you haven’t turned on a television, radio or opened a web browser within the past two weeks. However, did you know the man behind many of Beyoncé’s looks is from Buffalo?

Born with such a uniquely powerful name that he continues to live up to, many question it or assume it to be a clever moniker but it is his given name. Sir John Barnett was born and raised in Buffalo and attended the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. There he set the tone for his future creative career and learned the rudiments of artistic expression. After years of dedication and commitment to his craft, Sir John’s childhood dreams have become reality. After relocating to New York City to perfect his craft, Sir John now finds himself working with some of today’s hottest names in Entertainment and fashion.

He helps define and elevate facial beauty for big names like Naomi Campbell, Iman, Joan Smalls and Beyoncé.

I recently had the opportunity to dive deeper into the life and mind of this young man who has inspired hundreds of Buffalonians and countless worldwide. Sir John didn’t have a lot family growing up in Buffalo; still, he could always depend on support from his mother who played a pivotol role in his personal development. With her firm beliefs in the family unit, she instilled in Sir John the concept of a “limitless sky”. She taught him to be vigorous about whatever passion inspired him and to be the best at whatever he chose to do in life. His childhood experience in Buffalo also taught him how to look out for himself and better prepared him for the ‘hustling and bustling’ streets of New York City.

Fast forward to more recent days, Sir John remained persistent and continued perfecting his craft and he found himself working with internationally renowned talent in and out of fashion including Tom Ford, Gucci, Beyonce and Vogue to name a few! He was given the opportunity to work on the “top secret” Beyoncé project after producing some iconic beauty moments on the “Mrs. Carter Tour”. Being the creative artist behind 8 of her new music videos featured on her new self-titled album, Sir John commented, “I’m truly humbled by the experience and it feels great knowing millions of people worldwide are seeing the work.”

He’s especially thankful to new-age media for being a vehicle for aspiring artists to view his work.

In the highly publicized videos, he wanted to bring it “back to basics” as far as the makeup application was concerned. Being comfortable in his skin and confident in his artistry, he wanted to reverse the expected and bring a back-to-basics minimalist approach- most clearly seen in Beyoncé’s video “Blue”. He skillfully experimented with lighting, constantly looking to reflect and absorb light within her face. His emphasis was on the somewhat lost artform of natural beauty. Observing runways, ad campaigns and red carpets, he pointed out the that you’re not seeing 3-5 eye shadows at a time but more of seeing the person for who they are and elevating their presence.

So what’s next for Sir John? Without giving away too much, he shared with us that he plans to showcase more creative aspects of lifestyle and decor.

From my recent conversation with the infamous Sir John, I’ve learned that you have to step outside of your comfort zone sometimes and have faith in whatever you want to achieve. He has inspired many with his craft. His humbleness, even after all of his achievements thus far is very comforting and inspirational. His beliefs in positivity as a main key to success helps empower the energy and outlook on life you need to make your mark on the world. The sky is indeed the limit. Finally, when asked ‘Who is Sir John?’, he paused with a humble smile and said… “A work in progress.”

For more information on Sir John and additional photos, check out our website online at www.ChallengerCN.com and follow him on Instagram @SJBLife

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Line Dance Classes *Urban Line Dance classes by Cheri, 716-2009702 will be held: Monday’s at the 600 Club, North & Fox 7-9 p.m.

Tuesdays at New Humboldt Inn, 8-10 p.m.; the last Tuesday of each month Ballroom classes.

Wednesdays at St. Phillip’s, 15 Fernhill from 6 to 8 p.m. *Miss Barbara Tuesdays at St. John Baptist church Family Life Center,184 Goodell St. 6 pm: Instructor Barbara Glover *Willa J. Line Dance, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m., Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont; Thursdays Schiller Park Center, 60 and Better!

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A Community African Drum and Dance Class with Jama Jama African Drum and Dance is being held at the Gateway Longview Family Resource Center at Ferry near Jefferson on Mondays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for all ages.

For further information contact Anisha at 4913311.

*Hustle For Health: Line Dance Fitness, Studio J 43 Kenmore Ave (near Main) Thurs 7pm -8 pm. Ends Feb 27th 2014 Instructor Jayme Smith www.

HustleForHealth.com $5/ class *Hustle For Health: Line Dance Fitness Girl Scouts Buffalo Service Center Walden Ave. for WNY Girl Scouts Sundays 3:30 - 4:30pm Ends Feb 23rd Register with Troop Leader $5 /class

Line Dance Classes *Bennett W. Smith Life Center 833 Michigan Barbara Glover & Bessie Pope Instructors Tues & Thurs 6-7 p.m. *Delavan & Grider Center 877 Delavan Ave. Vinny Brown (854-2488) Bessie Pope Tues. & Tnurs. 10:30 a.m.

– noon *Bessie Pope Tuesdays @ EM Tea Cup Cor. Hughes & Oakgrove 6-8 p.m.

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Orchestra Rehearsal Rehearsal for The Larry Salter Soul Orchestra is held every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. The pubic is invited. Call first. 855-9383.

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Boyd Lee Dunlop

Boyd Lee Dunlop Makes His Transition: Memorial Service, Musician’s Tribute Planned for this Weekend Jazz pianist Boyd Lee Dunlop, a member of Buffalo’s “Jazz royalty,” died on Thursday, December 26. An amazing individual and equally amazing musician, Dunlop, who was 87 at the time of his passing, recorded his firs CD, “Boyd’s Blues,” in 2011 followed by “The Lake Reflections, “ released early in 2013. He enjoyed national notoriety and performed in concert during his late-life career “renaissance.”

Decades ago he labored in Buffalo steel mills and rail yards and play jazz piano in cubs around the city at night. He was discovered late in life by photographer Brendan Bannon who heard him play in his nursing home.

Born in Winston-Salem, N.C., he came to Buffalo as a young child. He gave his younger brother Frankie his first drum lesson. Frankie, who survives him, went on to play with Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Lena Horne and Charles Mingus. They both received the Buffalo Hall of Fame President’s Award in 2012 and called members of Buffalo’s “Jazz Royalty.”

A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18 at Evangelistic Temple, 92 Headley Place.

On Sunday, January 19 a musician’s tribute and open jam session will take place at 8 p.m. at the historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway.

*THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC BAND featuring Willie Johnson “The Ladies Man,” Fridays at GAME TIME” (The Groove Lounge) 1210 Broadway Ave. 8pm-12am, Sponsored

By Bilal, Community Businesses. For more info call 716-491-2285 *AVERY SUNSHINE Saturday February 1 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL With Special Guest DREA D'NUR 8pm $35 Advance | $40 Day of Show Tickets On Sale Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office, Doris Records *FRIDAY NIGHT LAUGHS Friday February 7 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL Featuring CAPONE "The Gangsta Of Comedy" with ROB STAPLETON Two shows 8pm $20 Advance $25 Day of Show & 10:30 p.m. $25 Advance $30 Day of Show Tickets On Sale Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office, Doris Records *THE WHISPERS Saturday February 15 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL TWO SHOWS 7pm & 9:30pm $49 Advance | $54 Day of Show Sweetheart Package - $79 at Box Office Only Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 *RACHELLE FERRELL Saturday March 22 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL TWO SHOWS: 8pm & 10pm $45 Advance | $50 Day of Show Tickets at Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 Doris Records

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Seals-Nevwegold Announces Candidacy for School Board

“Putting Children First and Foremost

By Dr.. Barbara SealsNevergold

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s a lifelong educator I’ve worked in numerous settings to contribute to the education of young people and adults.

These have included formal schools such as the Buffalo Board of Education, the University at Buffalo and Empire State College; as well as in community initiatives, most recently for over a decade with the Uncrowned Queens Institute. I have an extensive history of articulating my beliefs into actions that focus on education.

My decision to apply for the vacant school board seat in 2011 was based on my deep commitment to contributing to and supporting the educational attainment of the young people in this community. I bring not only the experience and knowledge of the educational process to the role of Board member but the dedication to self-ed-

ucation to become a provement in eduknowledgeable educational outcomes. cational leader. Over We are on the right the past two years, I track. have spent countless We saw an increase hours learning more in the graduation about the complex rate last year, nearly and challenging is8 percentage points sues that confront over the previous our educational sys- Dr. Seals-Nevergold year – a significant tem. I believe that change; attendance data driven decision making rates have increased and has to be more than a cliché. suspension rates have deOur children deserve to have creased; all positive meaBoard members, who devote sures. This past year 42 of the time to learning and un- our 53 schools were rated as derstanding the factors that Effective, while two schools support informed decision- received a Highly Effective making. I am also a consen- rating and five were rated sus builder and work to be as Developing. There are responsive to the District’s many more positive activistakeholders and their con- ties going on in the District cerns. that are addressing student In the last two years the achievement, such as our District has responded to nu- extended day and summer merous challenges; I think school programs. Our partmore than any other Dis- nership with Say Yes To trict, in this State, has had to Education and credit recovcontend with. Yet, I believe ery programs have resulted that we have seen positive in more graduates going on and incremental change in to college or trade schools. the indicators that signal im- These are not abstract ex-

amples of positive changes; these are statistics that represent real children.

And contrary to popular rhetoric, I do not believe that we have 25,000 failing students in failing schools. We have schools that have been deemed to be failing based on standardized tests. But we have many dedicated and hardworking teachers who are putting in the work to ensure student growth and achievement.

And there are many children in those schools who are succeeding. It is unfair and untrue to label them as failing. We should support their successes and build on them.

I am encouraged by the progress that we are seeing in the District and believe that we will continue to move forward on a positive trajectory if we focus our efforts on the children. And that is why I have made the decision to be a candidate for a full term as an at-large member of the Buffalo Board of Education.

I look forward to continuing to make constructive contributions to the education of the children in this District.

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aTania Parker, 17, of Buffalo will compete for the title of MISS NEW YORK TEEN USA 2014 on January 17th – 19th, at The Purchase College Performing Arts Center in Purchase, NY. Miss Parker is the daughter of Desiree Parker and Donald Allen. She attends Amherst High School and her activities and hobbies include dance, modeling, acting, poetry, tae kwon do and cosmetology.

The Miss New York Teen Usa® and Miss New York Usa® pageants are the Official Preliminaries to the MISS TEEN USA®, Miss USA® and Miss Universe® pageants and are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. The young woman chosen as Miss New York Teen USA 2014 will go on to represent the state of New York in the national 2014 Miss Teen Usa® pageant and spend her year as a teen ambassador.

Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist NaTania in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to NaTania may contact her mom, Desiree Parker, 716-903-3200.

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[ The Equation for a Superior Education ] The future for students is bright. In the coming year, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Buffalo will strengthen science, technology, engineering, art and math class offerings, while infusing religion throughout our programs. These initiatives will ensure Catholic Schools balance a forward-thinking curriculum with solid values, and continue to achieve impressive results.

• 99 percent of Catholic School students graduate high school.

• 98 percent of Catholic School graduates go to college.

• Catholic School students in grades K-12 received more than $10 million in tuition assistance in 2012-2013.

A superior education of well-rounded academics and faith-based learning is within reach. To learn more, call (716) 847-5520 or visit WNYCatholicSchools.org.

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Community Defines RIT’s In Remembrance of Lumon Ross... n Tuesday, January 7, Lumon Ross, father, grandfather, President of the Black ChamDiversity Efforts By Michelle Cometa ber of Commerce, Chairman of the Millions More Movement’s Ministry of Trade and

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n July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination and enforcing desegregation. But, within a month of signing that groundbreaking legislation, riots would erupt in communities across the nation, including Rochester.

Fifty years have passed since the National Guard was called to quell rioting in Rochester’s Joseph and Clinton avenue neighborhoods, and today, a generation of young people has grown up largely unfamiliar with the events of 1964.

Conversations about diversity have national significance yet really begin closer to home as RIT progresses toward a diverse and inclusive campus environment. But RIT is also part of Greater Rochester, and what happens in the city impacts the campus. The university is contributing its distinct resources to address educational, social and economic challenges in the area.

Through strategic and grassroots efforts, RIT is seeing diversity success—with more diverse students, faculty and staff. Diversity goals are being incorporated into each of its colleges, and multicultural learning opportunities for all members of the community are expanding.

Yet questions remain about how far the U.S. has come in dispelling racism and providing equality for its citizens.

Some of those questions will be addressed at RIT’s 2014 Expressions of King’s Legacy in January. This year’s event features PBS talk show host, author and advocate Tavis Smiley.

He’ll discuss the state of diversity in America and how far the nation, Rochester and RIT have come since 1964.

More than numbers When Kevin McDonald, vice president and associate provost for diversity and inclusion, attended his first RIT Expressions program, he recalled only a handful of people in Ingle Auditorium. Today, the programs have speakers with more name recognition and content that is relevant to current trends. Academic departments are asked to build programming around the event. Over the past three years, nearly half of the attendees to RIT’s Expressions events are from the Rochester community, and attendance increased by nearly 700 percent, McDonald says.

“The RIT community has embraced a much broader definition of diversity as the various mix and combinations of human difference,” McDonald says. “That has allowed us to have a very important dialogue about what that means for different constituency groups.”

Through those conversations, McDonald collaboratively developed RIT’s Inclusive Excellence Framework, a working model with strategies and measurable goals toward improving campus climate and supporting education and scholarship to provide opportunities to learn about domestic and global diversity, inclusion and social justice. It also is a guide to support policy development at an institutional level.

“To have any real, lasting impact, this had to be developed by people who would feel connected to the effort and the work,” he says.

The framework has been in place since 2010, and 88 percent of RIT’s colleges and divisions have added diversity goals into their strategic plans. Including this fall’s race/ ethnicity numbers, AALANA (African American, Latino/ Hispanic, Native American) students have increased from 11 percent of enrollment in 2009 to nearly 15 percent in 2013.

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“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

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Commerce, and a great friend of our community passed away. This news is grievous for those of us who partnered with him, understood him, and loved him. He and the Chamber were and are in the forefront of teaching the principals of business to our community, and creating a space for Black folk to thrive in business in Buffalo.

As Chairman of the Millions More Movement’s Ministry of Trade & Commerce, his broad knowledge of the resources that come into our locale and somehow always bypass Black folk gave us the critical edge we needed to strategize effectively for our community.

News of Lumon Ross’s passing is sobering for some, but not all.

If at any point you were gathered somewhere, about to engage in the pursuit of a thriving economy for our community – our fair share of available resources, the party really didn’t start until Big Lu sauntered in. If you were struggling in the mine-laden field of business, Lumon Ross was on your side. If you were a young person with Bro. Luman promise, who showed even a hint of commitment to community, Lumon Ross was in your corner. But if you were a saboteur, a co-conspirator with those who want to maintain a blighted, impoverished, lifeless Black community, Lumon Ross was in your behind.

Sabirah Knee –deep, in fact.

Muhammad Bro. Lu could be quite brash, acerbic, abrasive. He was a civilized man, polite and patient – to an extent. It seemed he’d lived long enough to establish a limit on the amount of foolishness he would tolerate from folk whose intent was to cause harm to his beloved community. It was easy to tell when someone had crossed that line with him…first, an eerie silence. Then the voice would begin to rise. It was piercing.

But even more chilling than the rage was the blistering punishment of exposure that only he had the courage to bring in the most public arenas – to uncover the lie, and expose the trick meant to enlist us in our own betrayal. If you were in his cross hairs, those who understood knew it was time to shut up, take low, and pity da fool.

He could be brazen even among compatriots, but if you understood Bro. Lu, it was easy to overlook the pain, and pay homage to the commitment of this chiseled warrior whose response to a diagnosis of ill health was a slightly slower gait. He came early and stayed late.

He grabbed youth and seasoned it with life experience.

Family meant everything to Lumon Ross. Over the years, we shared his love for the industrious mother who raised him well and fought for him throughout his childhood. We were blessed with stories of his precocious grandbaby, who made coffee and sandwiches for her “Poppy.” He oozed with joy over a recent visit with his son. At one of our last meetings, he had been deeply touched by an article written by a former Vice President at Genessee Community College on the incomparable relationship between a parent and a child. It prompted him to share the tender testimony of the birth of his son. He told us that at first, he maintained his “standoffish,” tough guy demeanor, but then he laid eyes on the baby. That moment changed his life. He went to church, cleaned up his life, and was never the same.

The best part about the way he cherished his immediate family was that it spilled over onto us, his extended family. He loved to praise us; lived to celebrate us. He was floored by the precocious Quvenzhane Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild), and so, so proud of Darnell Barton, the bus driver who coaxed a desperate woman back from a bridge. He reveled in the stewardship given by Gregory Hines and the old guard to the fabulous, fantastic Savion Glover. In March, he brought us a report of the passing of Jimmie Lee Billingsley, nicknamed: “The Bus Driver.” He told us of his charm, good looks and fine wardrobe. He raved over the love that his children had for him, and how GiGi’s, McDonald’s, and Matties coordinated a bus to transport people to the services. He said that he had never seen tat kind of honor bestowed on a Black man. Bro. Lu wanted us to pause for a moment to pay tribute to this brother whom we did not know, but who so many did know, and who was worthy of our reflection. Reluctantly, we return the favor.

We thank Almighty God for having had this time in the trenches with our brother. We hope and pray that the work we did together will not be understood as “activism.” When we work to make better the lives of our suffering people; to build communities replete with the beauty of justice, equity, and fair dealing, we are bringing to life a vision so often repeated with rote indifference: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.” Forward we march, with the courage, and the tenacity, and the pride, and the love of our brother – which is still here – as the wind… beneath our wings.

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In this May 3, 1963

file photo,a 17-year-old civil rights demonstrator, defying an anti-parade ordinance of Birmingham, Ala., is attacked by a police dog. Such searing images of the civil rights era documented

Birmingham, Alabama, Fire Department aims highpressure water hoses at civil rights demonstrators, May 1963.

John Lewis, the leader

of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, is beaten by a state trooper March 7, 1965, as he attempts to march with 600 others from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in a right-to-vote demonstration.

Protestors crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma walked into a force of state troopers and civilians who attacked them with tear gas, clubs and whips. Many marchers suffered broken bones and temporary blindness by tear gas. Today he e is the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, serving since 1987, and is the dean of the Georgia congressional delegation.

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SBA and SCORE Buffalo Niagara to present Straight Talk 2014 and the Straight Talk Series BUFFALO, NY – The U.S. Small Business Administration Buffalo District Office and the SCORE Buffalo Niagara Chapter will host the Straight Talk 2014 seminar on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This is the 18th annual presentation of this program which has attracted thousands of participants over the years to expose entrepreneurs and small business owners to information and resources about starting or growing a small business.

The 60-minute seminars will reflect the ever-changing needs of the Western New York entrepreneurial community. Additionally, participants can obtain one-on-one business counseling, visit information booths and speak to representatives from local business resources, and network with other entrepreneurs and small business owners.

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about business plans and other foundations of growing a successful business.

Participants can select two additional seminars to attend from the following list: expanding access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities so that we can drive economic growth and job creation,” said SBA Buffalo District Director Franklin Sciortino.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Cost of attendance is $25.00 on the day of the event, with preregistration tickets are available for $20.00. Students with valid identification can pay $10.00, and veterans with proof of veteran status can attend for free. Registration fees include a continental breakfast and parking.

Registered attendants will be automatically scheduled for the Business Basics introductory seminar to learn

Legal Notice COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING 95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14202 County of Erie, New York Fair Housing Services The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to provide fair housing services for Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Communities. The RFP#1403VF can be found at: http://www.erie.gov and a complete copy of the package can be obtained by contacting Diane Cadle at 716-8586927.

Fair housing services include investigating complaints of housing discrimination, resolving tenant/landlord disputes and conducting fair housing workshops for affirmative action officers, residents and housing providers.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with Diane Cadle. Prospective proponents, 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 proposal.

Final proposals are due to the Department of Environment and Planning at 95 Franklin St, Room 1053, Buffalo, NY 14202 by 4:00 pm (EST) on January 21, 2014.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals arid waive any informality.

Maria Whyte Commissioner of Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

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RIT Diversity continued

even between AALANA and non-AALANA populations, at 86 and 87 percent respectively, for the 2012 incoming class.

Some of that retention is due to the increase in affinity groups and academic support units such as the Multicultural Center for Academic Success. Formerly called the North Star Center, the organization sought a culture change as well as a name change to foster more connections among students, the staff serving them and the partnerships the group has established, says Candice Baldwin, director of the center.

“We cannot only focus on AALANA students,” she says. “We must expand to service first-generation, women and economically disadvantaged students.”

The center had more than 1,600 student-visits in fall 2012 about academic, personal and career options, nearly double the appointments from the previous year. Baldwin and her staff introduce concepts of family, excellence and “lifting as we climb.”

“You should never forget where you came from, but you can’t let where you come from impact your motivation to become more and do better,” she says.

Global and domestic diversity strategies (To be continued)

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Cookieland Group Day Care 24 Barthel Miss Cookie*893-0590 Dean’s Day Care 61 Montana Ave. 716-896-1751 Debbie’s Little Scholars 484 Hickory St. (716) 304-6820 First Impressions Day Care 847 Walden Ave. 716-533-8075 Kim’s Building Blocks Day Care 1479 E. Delavan Ave. 895-8693

DELI / VARIETY Grant’s Variety Shop 1055 E. Ferry St. 893-0704

Miracle Tranition 2 3339 Genesee * 481-1321 Serenity Hair Boutique 221 Jefferson Ave. (716) 812-0663

HAIR SUPPLY Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247

INSURANCE Able Insurance Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. (716) 883-5212 Joseph Burch Insurance 4180 Bailey Avenue (716) 830-3417

PHONE SERVICE Boost Mobile 1286 E. Delavan (716) 551-0304 360 Eggert Rd. (716) 939-3900 Town Gardens Plaza (716) 768-3887

PHOTOGRAPHY Princess Photography (716) 563-0994 wagwill411@aol.com ICU Photography 716-578-3462 Garland Studios LLC 716-471-2476 www.fgarlandstudios.com

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The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive separate sealed bids for the following contract work: JOB NUMBER/ CONTRACT NAME Building Renovations at Schwab Terrace #14-01CF (General Construction) #14-01CF (Electrical) #14-01CF (Mechanical) #14-01CF (Plumbing) DATE/TIME OF PREBID MEETING Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS (OPENING) Monday, February 3, 2014 at 10:30 AM Pre-bid Conferences will be held as stated above with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting.

Separate Sealed bids for each above mentioned BMHA Job will be received until the time stated above at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted.

This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: January 13, 2014

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*Accessing Business Opportunities through SBA 8(a), DBE and MWBE Certification *Navigating Your Business through Taxes & Permits *Business Assistance for Veterans *Marketing Your Small Business * “We Did It! You Can Too!” featuring a discussion by successful business owners.

Following the event, the Straight Talk Series will begin on February 11, 2014 for eight successive Tuesdays for two months from 5:45 - 8:30 p.m. at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York. The Straight Talk Series provides additional information about starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. Attendance is free with the coupon received by attending the Straight Talk 2014 event on January 18; otherwise the cost is $5.00 per session.

A very special thank you is given to SCORE Buffalo Niagara and its supporters, including several community groups and lenders.

For further information contact SBA at 716-551-4301 or email Buffalo_do@sba.gov . To register online, please visit WNY Straight Talk .

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BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive separate sealed bids for the following contract work: JOB NUMBER/ CONTRACT NAME Improvements at Jasper Parrish #14-02CF (General Construction) #14-02CF (Electrical) #14-02CF (Mechanical) #14-02CF (Plumbing) DATE/TIME OF PREBID MEETING Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS (OPENING) Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM Pre-bid Conferences will be held as stated above with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meeting.

Separate Sealed bids for each above mentioned BMHA Job will be received until the time stated above at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted.

This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: January 13, 2014

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Social Worker III Responsible for providing direct assessment and treatment of assigned caseload of children with psychiatric disorders. For a description visit our website at: www.ccwny.org and refer to Job #201402 when applying to: Catholic Charities, 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, Attn: Human Resources. EOE/M/F

Catholic Charities has an excellent professional development opportunity available for the following: Social Worker I Part-time Social Worker I position with experience working with at-risk youth aged 14-17. Ideal candidate must possess a BA in Education, Counseling, Guidance or related field. For a description visit our website at: www.ccwny.org and refer to Job #201405 when applying to: Catholic Charities, 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, Attn: Human Resources. EOE/M/F Catholic Charities has an excellent professional development opportunity available for the following: Social Worker Full-time Social Worker, LMSW, JD/LMSW for the Court Related Services Unit, providing a continuum of services to families involved in the Child Welfare and Family/Supreme Court Systems.

For a full description, visit our website at: www.ccwny.org or forward resume with Job #201401 to: Catholic Charities, 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, Attn: Human Resources. EOE/M/F

Legal Notice COUNTY OF ERIE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT

95 FRANKLIN STREET BUFFALO, NY 14202 AND PLANNING} County of Erie, New York Housing Counseling Services The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to provide housing counseling services for Erie County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Communities. The RFP#1402VF can be found at: http://www.erie.gov and a complete package can be obtained by contacting Diane Cadle at 716858-6927.

Housing services include mortgage default, home buying, credit risk, renter assistance, loan counseling and homebuyer’s workshops.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with Diane Cadle. Prospective proponents, 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 proposal.

Final proposals are due to the Department of Environment and Planning at 95 Franklin St, Room 1053, Buffalo, NY 14202 by 4:00 pm (EST) on January 21, 2014.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Maria Whyte Commissioner of Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

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The 8th annual Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier’s Martin Luther King Jr. Program will be held on Sunday, January 19 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium of the Buffalo History Museum (formerly the Erie County Challenger Hits Historical Society), located at 1 Museum Court.

Midday The program will feature the Buffalo Soldiers Presen123-Hot tips (box) tation Team of Living History of the Black Calvary from 312-Lucky Duckie (box) Rochester. In 1994, the Pennington-Moye Veterans of For*196-Lucky Duckie ( eign Wars Post #9251 saw the need to make the public more (straight)* aware of the history of African American military heroes.

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William-Emslie YMCA to Host MLK Event The William-Emslie Family Y will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their 585 William Street branch. The day will be filled with honoring Dr. King’s legacy and the rich African American history of the Archie L. Hunter foundation.

This free event is open for ages five years old and up; For a detailed schedule of events visit wwwymcabuffaloniagara. org or stop by the branch or call 845-5440.

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Wednesday January 15

EVENTS CALENDAR

Enough is Enough Prayer Meeting: 6 p.m., Bethel AME Church, E. Ferry @ Michigan.

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns St. 5-8 p.m. hostred by B uffalo United Front.

Durham’s Central City Baby Cafe: Every Wed. & Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m. free supper and more; bring the kids; 8856348 for more info.

Urban League Annual Fund Launch Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 2 Fountain Plaza; 250-2447.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. (near Eggert).

Lupus Alliance New Patient Orientation Meeting: 6:30-8 p.m., Lupus Alliance Office, 3871 Harlem Rd.; 835-7161.

Thursday January 16 Book Signing for Nigel D. Brown-Ward: Author of “The Life of Me” at The Oak Room, 1435 Main St. @ 7 p.m.

HEAP OUTREACH: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., PUSH Buffalo, 271 Grant St.; sponsored by Legislator Betty Jean Grant; 89409214 or 602-5877.

Friday January 17 Documentary Series “King – Montgomery to Memphis”: Free, 5-7 p.m., The Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson; 883-7770; discussion follows with coffee.

Saturday January 18 Straight Talk Small Business Conference: 8:a.m., - 12:30 p.m., Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin St.; 551-4301.

Legends and Legacies Film: “How James Brown Save Boston” 3-5 p.m., Merriweather Library hosted by Eva Doyle.

Sharon & Kenneth Holley Eye on History Award. 847-6010.

From Vic-Tim to Vic-tory – A Discussion of Race in America: With Kenneth N. Robinson, author, 8 a.m., Time Warner Cable Channel 20 Sunday January 19 City-Wide Martin Luther King Celebration: Kleinhans Music Hall, entertainment, guest speaker Mayor Byron Brown; free & open to the public.

Christian Science Youth to Host Lecture: Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ Utica, 3 p.m.;; for more info 877-5054.

Monday January 20 MLK DAY FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Winter Fun Fest: Como Park, 10 a.m. – 4 pm., hosted by Buffalo United Front. 818-3410 From Vic-Tim to Vic-tory – A Discussion of Race in America: With Kenneth N. Robinson, author, 7:30 p.m., Time Warner Cable Channel 20 Wednesday January 22 Durham’s Central City Baby Cafe: Every Wed. & Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m. free supper and more; bring the kids; 8856348 for more info.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

Enough is Enough Prayer Meeting: 6 p.m., Greater Works Fellowship Church, 210 Southampton St.; 887-2303.

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