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he Rochester region is well-known for its ties to former slave, abolitionist, orator, and publisher Frederick Douglass, who made his home here from 1847 to 1872. Aside from its well-deserved place in abolitionist history, however, Rochester has a rich and varied past that is alive with stories of notable African-American citizens who helped contribute to a more progressive way of thinking not only in Rochester, but in Western New York and the state as a whole. *There is Asa Dunbar, said to be the first AfricanAmerican settler, who cleared land for his farm in Irondequoit (near presentday Winton Road North) in 1795. *Austin Steward, a runaway slave who came to Rochester in 1816 and opened his own meat market on what is now West Main Street. *Frank Stewart, who started the first African-American baseball team in 1866, called the Unexpected. (Frederick Douglass’s son Charles is rumored to have been a member.) *Activist Hester C. Jeffrey came to Rochester in 1891 and founded a number of local African-American women’s clubs, including the Susan B. Anthony Club for Colored Women. * Isabella Dorsey incorporated the Dorsey Home for Dependent Colored Children in 1917. *Dr. Charles T. Lunsford, Rochester’s first licensed African-American physician, opened his private practice at 574 Clarissa Street in 1921. The following year, Dr. Van Tuly Levy became the first licensed
African-American dentist in Rochester. *The city’s first AfricanAmerican architect, Thomas Boyde, Jr., joined the Siegmund Firestone Architectural Firm in 1930. Boyde was the chief architect for the Monroe Community Home and Infirmary and contributed to the design of the Rundel Memorial Library, the Great Lake Press Building, and the Strathallan, to name a few. *In 1931, Beatrice Amaza Howard earned the distinction of being the first African-American woman to graduate from the University of Rochester. *Howard Coles, who founded the Frederick Douglass Voice newspaper in 1934, was a noted historian, journalist, activist, and expert
on the writings of Frederick Douglass. * In 1948, Charles Henry Price became the first African-American member of the Rochester Police Department. Price became the first African- American captain in the department 30 years later. *Kathryn Green Hawkins, the first African- American woman in the Rochester Police Department in 1956, was promoted to lieutenant in 1964. *Dr. Freddie Thomas, scientist, inventor, biologist, and scholar, moved to Rochester in 1952 and is known for his pioneering research in genetics and plastic surgery at the University of Rochester. Continued Page 13
“Identity Assignments” Exhibit Set to Open March 1 The Frederick Douglass Resource Center and The Rochester Black Arts Council is set to open the “Identity Assignments: An Expository Journey” exhibit on March 1, 2014 at 5pm in Gantt-Frazier-Bracey Gallery 36 King Street, Rochester, New York. “Identity Assignments: An Expository Journey” sheds light on one aspect, amongst many, of hidden-in-plain-sight accounts of America’s shockingly racist history. This work unmasks the negative stereotypes, and patently false generalizations, which have been assigned to Afrikans in america. It reveals the devastating, lingering effects via manifested programmed behaviors specifically designed to retard and thwart the empowerment of Afrikans in america and impede their collective ability to return their Afrikan greatness. The ongoing perpetuation of stereotypes, through a variety of society’s institutional structures, is examined. This exhibit traces the beginnings of Minstrelsy, it’s growth and metamorphosis into an incredibly efficient, racist tool which worked to help justify the oppression and societal ostracization of Afrikans in america. The exhibit includes historical objects, documentaries, visual art displays, and live performances which augment this unique cultural learning experience. The exhibit is scheduled to run through May 16th, 2014 Contact: Dominique Thomas, Program Coordinator at info@fdrc-rochester.com
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AROUND TOWN 728 University Avenue * Rochester * 585-563-2145 Last Friday Jazz Heritage SeriesFriday, Feb. 28, 7 pm Hosted by Dr. Carl Atkins: “The World According to John Coltrane.” Dr. Atkins’ presentation will be preceded by a showing of the only documentary approved by Alice Coltrane, “The World According to John Coltrane.” This month’s program will be a film and/or lecture/discussion about some aspect of this music called Jazz.
Forgotten Home of Frederick Douglass: 271 Hamilton Street
Frederick Douglass' original home on Rochester's South Avenue burned down in 1872, after which he moved to Washington D.C. No one seemed to remember that he actually had another house in Rochester until history sleuth Jean Czerkas started doing her historical detective work. "He retained ownership of that house until the day he died," said Czerkas. Douglass lived in the home from time to time, and also listed it as his legal address so he could vote. "Now we have an official place to say, 'This is where he did his work, this is where he lived,'" said Dukes. "Frederick Douglass did so much to end slavery and get voting rights for Black men," said Czerkas. "We had to have something, because everything else was gone. And it turned out that Sherri Dukes and her house had it all." A place history almost forgot, but one Rochester can now be proud of – the Forgotten Home of Frederick Douglass , 271 Hamilton St Rochester, NY 14620 .
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TO SPEAK: Rev. Al Sharpton will speak at DelaineWaring AME Church in cooperation with the Buffalo/ Niagara Falls National Action Network celebration of Black History Month Sunday, March 2 at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 680 Swan Street. The theme will be “Remembering the Struggle.” A long time civil rights leader, Rev. Sharpton is founder and CEO of the National Action Network. The host of Politics National on CNN, he is also the author of “The Rejected Stone” which made the 2013 Best Seller’s List.
Erie County Seeks Nominations for Senior of the Year The Department of Senior Services is seeking nominations for Erie County’s Senior of the Year, an individual that has made a noteworthy contribution to the community, and who exemplifies the characteristics of “positive aging” including energy, vitality, creativity and compassion. Nominations should Be 300 words and include a brief description of the older adult’s contributions to their community. Nominations may include an attached resume no more than two pages in length. The nomination deadline is than March 7. For information please call 858-7532.
A panel discussion on the topic “Black Veterans and Civil Rights” will be held on Thursday, February 27 from 5-7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ E. Utica. Panelists include “our heroes” Russell Gutherie, William Webb, LaShandra Leonard and Hamilton A. Plummer. Commander Debbera M. Ransom of the Johnetta R. Cole AMVETS Post No. 24 will be the moderator.
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Bill Fletcher is Guest Speaker at Annual Meeting of WNY Labor Federation Longtime activist Bill Fletcher Jr., will be the guest speaker at the Western New York Area Labor Federation’s Annual Meetingon Saturday, March 8, from 9 to 11:30AM.. Fletcher, the highly distinguished, director of field services for the American Federation of Government Employees, is a leading labor, racial justice, and social justice activist and writer. Fletcher is revered for his theoretical writing that promotes the advancement of worker centers, which is perhaps his most significant contribution to the labor movement. The meeting I will take place aat UAW Region 9 Hall, 35 George Karl Boulevard, in Williamsville.He has worked for several labor unions in addition to serving as a senior staff person in the national AFL-CIO.
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Kenneth N. Robinson, author of the book, From Vick-tim to Vick-tory: The Fall and Rise of Michael Vick (Strategic Book Group, 2013), was recently contacted by an attorney outside of New York State, whose client is facing federal charges, of operating one of the largest dog fighting rings in the country. In researching for the case, the attorney discovered RobNAACP-Black Leadership Forum Supports Superintendent Brown inson's work, and after a lengthy discussion, Pictured are members of the Black Community, supporting requested that he serve as an "expert witness" for the defense, in the field of Sociology and the culture of Dr. Brown at a recent Buffalo Board of Education meeting, which included from left to right; Dr Willie Underwood, dog fighting. Black Leadership Forum, Frank Mesiah, President, Buffalo Robinson, who is an adjunct professor of Sociology at SUNY Branch, NAACP, Dr. Judith Jones, Black Leadership Forum, Buffalo State, accepted the offer and looks forward to this Tracy Singletary, Executive Board, NAACP, Reva Betha, unique challenge. From Vick-tim to Vick-tory: The Fall and Chair, Education Committee, NAACP, Jan Peters, Black Rise of Michael Vick chronicles the history of dog fighting Leadership Forum and Reverend Eugene L. Pierce, Black from Ancient Europe to present day America. It has been well Leadership Forum. To contact the NAACP call 884-7242. The phone number for the Black Leadership Forum is 855received throughout the country. 3928. Photo by Rev. Pierce The book uses Dr. Marvin Wolfgang's Subculture of Violence Theory, to explain the growth and popularity of dog fighting in America, particularly among Blacks. Wolfgang's 1958 groundbreaking study of violence among inner-city bBacks in Philadelphia, PA, led him to conclude that the violence exhibited by them, was only partly different from the parent culture. For more information on the book, contact the author at kenny.robinson12@yahoo.com. Copies of the book are available for sale at Zawadi Books, located at 2460 Main St, (716) 9036740.
Young, Uninsured and the Victim of a Murder: What’s a Family to Do? On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 5:30 to 7:45 pm, We Are Women Warriors and Stop the Violence Coalition will present a community forum entitled “The Side Effects of Death” at the Frank E. Merriweather Library. The intent of the forum is to share information with the community on how to protect themselves from being overwhelmed when a young, uninsured family member is murdered. Knowledge is power and when families suddenly find themselves struggling to figure out the funeral and burial process, it makes an unfortunate situation even worse. We have invited representatives from local cemeteries, funeral directors, Hospice, Pastors, insurance agents, the Office of Crime Victim’s, Buffalo Cremation and many more. Join us as we seek to share this important information with the community. Better to be prepared for something we don’t want to happen, than to have something happen and find ourselves unprepared. For more information call 602-5877 or 578-7882.
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Farrakhan Speaks on Stand Your Ground: Says AfricanAmericans Should Have Their Own Justice System The nation of Islam held their annual Savior’s Day event in Detroit to a crowd of over 18,000 people. Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke about the ramifications of ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws and the need to implement a court system for African-Americans since the US court system failed us. “Our people can’t take much more. We have to have our own courts. You failed us,” Farrakhan said during the keynote speech of 2014′s annual Nation of Islam Saviour’s Day Convention. In Detroit. “How long must we let people stand their ground, shooting us and getting away with it while we don’ get justice?” Farrakhan told the crowd, referencing stand your ground laws in several states. “We want justice. Equal justice under the law. We want the federal government to intercede to see that black people get justice in accordance with the law. Otherwise, I’m going on record with this today… we have to have our own courts.” Standing on stage in front of U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, Farrakhan told the crowd to look to the Quran and the Bible for guidance in setting up separate courts that would be more fair to African-Americans.
Black Psychologists and Activists Call for Congressional Hearings on Effects of the “Lie of Black Inferiority” (BLACK PR WIRE) – Pointing to the verdict in the Jordan Davis case and widespread concern about the continued devaluing of the lives of Black children, the Association of Black Psychologists and Community Healing Network, Inc. has called on the Congressional Black Caucus to immediately schedule public hearings on the continuing effects of the lie of Black inferiority and ways to eradicate it. In a letter to Caucus Chairwoman, Marcia L. Fudge, the organizations noted that this week, on February 20, the European Parliament is holding a hearing on “Afrophobia,” and urged the Caucus to hold similar proceedings. The use of the term “Afrophobia,” they contend, draws attention to the “fear, hostility, and discrimination that are all too often directed at people of African descent. In calling for Congressional hearings on the present-day effects of the lie of Black inferiority, we seek to illuminate the underlying causes of Afrophobia.” The letter to the Congressional Black Caucus is an outgrowth of a collaboration between the Commuity Healing Network and The Association of Black Psychologists that is engaging increasing numbers of Black mental health professionals and other activists to help Black people overcome the lie of Black inferiority and the emotional legacies of enslavement and racism.
Michael Dunn Case More Clear Cut Than Zimmerman Opio Sokoni, head of the Jacksonville, Florida, NAACP, said Michael Dunn’s guilt in the killing of Jordan Davis was even more obvious than that of George Zimmerman in Trayvon Martin’s death. “Only the most rabid racists were actually standing behind Dunn, saying that this guy was innocent,” said Sokoni. “Then we realized there were some of those people on the jury.”
The opposition is disrupting life in Venezuela because it keeps losing elections and continues to receive millions of dollars in funding from the United States, said Samuel Moncada, the country’s ambassador to the United Nations. “We have had 18 elections in 15 years, but we are still a dictatorship” according to the U.S. government and corporate media, said Moncada.
Molefi Asante Complicit in Anthony Monteiro Firing Dr. Wilmer Leon III, host of Sirius XM Radio’s “Inside the Issue” program and an academic ally of Temple University’s embattled African American Studies professor Anthony Monteiro, is “incredibly impressed with the level of support” Monteiro is receiving from the community. Dr. Monteiro was effectively fired by Dean of Liberal Arts Teresa Soufas with the complicity of African American Studies department chair Molefi Asante. Ras Baraka in Lead for Newark Mayor Amina Baraka, widow of poet-activist Amiri Baraka and mother of Newark, New Jersey mayoral candidate Ras Baraka, said her son “is on the side of those who are oppressed and cannot find a way out of the system.” A city councilman and high school principal, Ras Baraka is generally considered the frontrunner. Former mayor Cory Booker, now a U.S. senator, “was not interested in the neighborhoods,” said Amina Baraka, while her son wants to make the Port of Newark and the international airport “pay their fair share of taxes.” CARICOM Discriminates Against Haitians Ezili Danto, director of the Haitian Lawyers Leadership Network, said the Caribbean economic community, CARICOM, “treats Haitians pretty much the same way that Europeans do.” Haiti is the only CARICOM member whose citizens are required to hold a visa to visit other CARICOM countries. Venezuelan Protesters are Frustrated Minority
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embers of the Western New York community came together today at Forest Lawn to pay tribute to Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress, who was recently honored by the United States Postal Service with the issuance of a limited-edition Black Heritage Forever Stamp. Born in Brooklyn, New York Shirley Chisholm earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University and worked as a school teacher before being elected to the New York State Legislature in 1964. In 1968 she won over voters in both primary and general elections with her personal campaign approach and began her career in Congress in 1969. As a member of the House of Representatives, Chisholm took her advocacy for education, children and families to a new level. She served on the Committees on Agriculture and Education before becoming the first black woman, and second woman ever, to serve on the House Rules Committee. Chisholm became a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971 and the following year declared her candidacy for President of the United States. Although she didn’t earn the necessary votes for the Democratic nomination, she continued to serve the nation as a member of Congress until her retirement in 1982. “It isn’t easy to be first, but Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm wasn’t afraid to take on a good challenge,” said Congressman Brian Higgins. “Her trailblazing spirit opened doors for today’s leaders and her commitment to education, families and bipartisan cooperation is a lesson that transcends generations.” Chisholm and her husband Arthur Hardwick, Jr. are in Forest Lawn’s perpetual care in the Birchwood Mausoleum. Hardwick, a Western New York native, was the first African American from Erie County to serve on the New York State Legislature. Chisholm and Hardwick met while serving in the State Assembly and married in 1977. Both Chisholm and Hardwick were active in various civic organizations including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Hardwick serving on the executive state board. “We are pleased and humbled to honor Shirley Chisholm today,” said Joseph Dispenza, President of Forest Lawn. “The U.S. Postal Service’s commemorative stamp is well-deserved national recognition of Congresswoman Chisholm’s spirit, bravery and commitment to doing what is right, when you can, regardless of the political or social mores of the time. Her campaign slogan ‘Unbought & Unbossed’, which also serves as her epitaph on her final resting place here at Forest Lawn, sums up her commitment to these ideals and provides a clear direction for all of us as we traverse the many decisions in our lives.”
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National Day of Prayer Task Force Concert of Prayer and Information Rally Kathy Bowman of the WNY National Day of Prayer Task Force has announced that Task Force will host its second WNY Concert of Prayer and Information Rally on Monday, March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 East Delavan Avenue. For more information visit www. WNYprays.com The 7th Annual Prayer in the Square at Niagara Square in Buffalo on May 1 at 12 noon.
Falls pastor honored at Black History celebration
It was standing room only on Friday as Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held its seventh annual Black History celebration luncheon and wellness fair. This year’s theme was “It’s in My Heart.” A special community service award was presented to the Rev. Dr. Frances S. Douglas (pictured at podium), founder and overseer of Truth Deliverance Temple.
Coldspring Church Offers Free GED, & College Prep Classes Coldspring Church, 107 Verplank, is offering free classes for GED or College Prep Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 635-4666. For more information
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Black Tie for Black History Annual Event Honors 7 Outstanding Citizens
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even outstanding citizens will be honored at this year’s ninth annual Black Tie for Black History gala this Friday, February 28 at The Tralf Music Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. The event, which benefits the annual Juneteenth Festival held in Martin Luther King Park every summer, is also designed to “shine the light on people who are doing great things in the community,” according to Black Tie co-founder Marnetta Malcolm. J. Maclin The 2014 honorees include: • Linda Appleby, who taught in Buffalo public schools over a 40-years. Currently facilitates an artist-in-residency program for the Buffalo Public Schools. • James K. Morrell, manager of planning with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. • Catherine Roberts, vice president for program administration for the Community Action Organization of Erie County. • Jason Maclin, who operates the hair salons Chopafellaz Unisex, 3251 Bailey Ave., and Chopafellaz Legends, 1088 Kensington Ave. He also is president of the Coalition of Professional Barbers and Beauticians. • Mary Nicole Douglas, a tax accountant and owner of M.N.D. Accounting, with offices in Buffalo and Charlotte, N.C. • Bonita M. Whitlock, owner of BoBo’s Group Family Day Care for the past 22 years.. • Jamil Crews, of the Mayor’s Division of Citizen Services. He is also treasurer and a charter member of the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, the founder of Capital Change, and owner of Crews Brand Marketing, a digital marketing agency. Entertainment will be provided by the All-Star Band, Lyne Westbrook, Juanita Simmons, Rhonda Mingo and DJ Papa Trini. The event is presented by LP Ciminelli. Community sponsors include Ann Rhod Tailoring, The Oakk Room, Austin Taylor Life Coaching Essentials, Mandella
BLACK TIE AWARDEES: (top row l-r) B. Whitlock, C. Roberts, J. Morrell. Above (l-r) J. Crews,N. Douglas, L. Appleby. Photos by Xavier
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BLACK TIE TICKETS continued Market, Elaine’s Flower Shoppe, American Commodore Tuxedo, Geneva Auto, AM1400, HSBC, OGB, RWVP, CASSY and Camellia Foods. Tickets are available by calling the Tralf box office at 8522860. Tickets are also on sale at Ticketmaster.com, Doris Records and Walmart. The Afterparty will take place at the Oakk Room.
ON STAGE *”BRANCHES FROM THE SAME TREE” Friday, February 14 - Sunday, March 9, Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Ave. CURTAIN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday followed by Audience TalkBack CAST: Alphonso Walker Jr., Ayana Williams, Leon Copeland, Debbi Davis, Charles Everhart, Annette Christian, Andy Finley; (seated) Sandra Gilliam and Shawn Robinson. TICKETS: $25 General Admission $22 Seniors, $15. 716.884.2013 *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 *UJIMA COMPANY Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., Ujima Company in collaboration with Just Buffalo will present a staged reading of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Topdog/ Underdog. This is a special reprise performance starring Amilcar Hill and Preach Freedom, at Ujima’s Theater Loft space, 545 Elmwood Avenue,. 10 general admission tickets can be purchased online at ujimatheatre.org. * “THE MOUNTAINTOP” Subversive Theatre presents a play about Martin Luther King Jr., now through March 1, Manny Fried Playhouse, 55 Great Arrow ; Tickets $20-$25; for info 408-0499; www.subservisivetheatre.org *Soweto Gospel Choir Feb. 28 @ 8 p.m., Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St. North Tonawanda; 692-2413
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ast weekend, Buffalo native, Ethan Redd, the designer and developer of the video game “8Bit Ninjas” for the OUYA game console, attended “Indiecade 2014”, the Independent Festival of Independent Games at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, NY. This event brought together international independent game developers, musicians, and artists. Ethan was asked to participate on behalf of OUYA as they received the Guinness World Record for “The most money pledged for a Kickstarter video game project”. OUYA
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Enter the Omega Psi Phi Talent Hunt Competition Today! The Phi Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly announces its Annual Reynold N. Scott Talent Hunt Competition on March 15, at Buffalo State College (Assembly Hall), 1300 Elmwood Ave. Categories of competition are: Contemporary Instrumental solo, Classical Instrumental solo, Contemporary Vocal solo, Classical Vocal solo, Classical Piano solo, Contemporary Piano solo, Dance Interpretations (Modern, Jazz, Tap, Liturgical) and Dramatic Interpretations. This competition is open to all currently enrolled high school students (grades 9 – 12). Qualified students compete for performance scholarships in the amount of $300 (1st Place), $200 (2nd Place) and $100 (3rd Place). The overall winner will receive an all expense paid trip to compete at the regional level for additional scholarships. A reception will immediately follow the Talent Hunt Program. Phi Omega Chapter is under the leadership of Christoper S. Finch, Basileus.For additional information contact Bros. Calvin Baxter (716) 228-0993 and W. Charles Brandy (716) 465-5343. Build Your Future…
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Then be amazed by the musical demonstration, weapons explanation, sparring and patterns by the G-Force team! The program will be held on March 8, 2014 and registration is required. The public may register by stopping into the branch, contacting the East Delavan Library at 716-896-4433 or via email at edl@buffalolib.org
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Martial Arts Exposition: entertaining and educational program Come join a family program at the East Delavan Branch Library, 1187 E. Delavan Avenue Buffalo as we enjoy the talents of Master Gorino’s Pil Sung Tae Kwon Do G Force demo team. This program is free and open to the public and will include an introduction to martial arts from Jason Cathcart 1st degree black belt and staff member at the East Delavan Branch.
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“Harriet Tubman is My Aunt” Who Will Benefit From Cuomo’s Free College For Prisoners? One Buffalonian Reveals His Own Black History By Kent Olden
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have a secret. It’s something that I’ve been sitting on my entire life. Sometimes it manages to slip through the cracks and into the earshot of an over zealous passerby, leaving me to get rained on by a deluge of what I considered to be very invasive questions: “Have you always known???” or “What does it feel like???” or “Do you have pictures???” or, my personal favorite “WHY HAVEN’T YOU MENTIONED THIS BEFORE?!” Yes, I have always known, and because of that, it feels quite normal to me. Yes, there are pictures in albums at home. Why haven’t I mentioned it before? Well, as odd as it may sound, I never really thought there was much to mention. In my head, I was always just a regular person living a regular life. However, now that I have my own children, I have come to understand the importance of the legacy that my family must maintain simply by being born into this bloodline. My name is Kent Olden, and Harriet Tubman is my aunt. KetOlden (knset) and Aunt Harriet Tubman -The Family TreeBenjamin and Harriet Ross raised their nine children on the plantation of Anthony Thompson in 19th century Maryland. The fifth of those children, Araminta (who later changed her name to Harriet in honor of her mother), went on to be known as “the Moses of Her People,” as she returned to the slavery-ridden south to free those loved ones she left behind after successfully escaping herself. Later settling in Auburn, New York, the story of Harriet Tubman lives on forever. Another of Ben and Rit’s offspring, however, was Robert Benjamin Ross. Fleeing from the plantation of Edward Brodess (Thompson’s stepson who inherited the senior Harriet and her children when he turned 21) with the help of his sister Minty (as they affectionately called Araminta), Robert later changed his name to John Henry Stewart in an effort to throw off the authorities that subsequently went searching for Brodess’s runaway slaves. After making the successful trek north, John and his wife had a daughter. They named her Gertrude. Once Gertrude became a woman herself, she gave birth to a son that she named Harold. After growing up to become the first Black graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy, Harold married his sweetheart, Gladyce, and they had three children, which included a daughter, Arlene. When she was 22, Arlene gave birth to her only child, a son, whom she named Kent. Kent, himself, had four children: Kyle, Kendra, Kameron, and me. Tracking back through the generations, we see that my great-great-great grandfather was Harriet Tubman’s brother. That is the first time in my 30 years of life that I have ever said that without being forced to, and it feels great. Now, with a new generation added to the family tree (my daughters, Kendall and Khloe, and Kendra’s son, Tyler), it has become our charge to uphold the legacy of our family as it continues to thrive with our children. Just as my grandmother taught me, my children will learn the sacrifices that those that came before them made just so they could be. I will teach them that anything worth having is worth fighting for. They will be proud to say that their great-great grandfather was the first Black graduate of UB’s School of Pharmacy, or that their great grandmother established the Harriet Tubman 300s to educate Western New York on the importance of Buffalo as a stop on the Underground Railroad, or that daddy is a Morehouse Man who is active in a number of civic organizations, both local and national. But above all this, they never be proud to say “Yes. Harriet Tubman IS my aunt.” As we celebrate Black History Month in Buffalo, just as I do with my daughters, I encourage each and every one of us to take a moment to remember what brought us to where we are. Remember those who paved the way so that we live out the dreams of those who never thought this life was possible. As we stand united, we must always remember to never let our legacies die, for if we let them die with us, future generations will never know the power that lies within them. As my aunt said, “Dead men don’t tell no tales...” Continued Page 12
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I was hoping that someone from the Black side of this debate would join in what appears to be a white conversation on whether prison inmates should receive a free college education proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as a means of crime prevention and recidivism. It was my hope that a Black person of fearless thought would express the views indicative of Black people as to what Cuomo’s proposal would mean to Blacks. But since none have put thought to paper, I take it upon myself to give my Black view on this subject or maybe I should say my humane view since Blacks are the dominate race within the prison system, and they have no voice. When one thinks of prisoners in America- the images of Black men are often taken at face value without thought. These images are made realistic by the white propaganda machine inclusive of the white media and America’s educational system. This continuous programming of racism over the years has pre-set the minds of people, both Blacks and whites to see the image the system has programmed them to see. Therefore, the Governor undoubtedly expected the outcry that would come from a large percentage of his constituents with state Senator Mark J. Grisanti leading the charge from this area of the state. But I am not taking sides, at least not just yet. As a matter of fact I respect both Cuomo and Grisanti as ethnic strong politicians; they represent their people well. Unfortunately Blacks do not have the good fortune to have such elected officials to speak and debate on their behalf on issues of great importance to the race as is Cuomo’s proposal. -The IssueThe average state prisoner in New York state is Black, young, poor, without a high school diploma, reading on a fifth grade level, drug or alcohol dependent, from a single parent household, had less than an enthusiastic defense attorney, and sentenced to prison by a less understanding white judge who was unable to see the Black experience in young Blacks that appeared before him or her. A number of years ago Adelaide Sanford a Black member of the New York State Board of Regents said that the urban public schools in New York State were nothing more than a feeder into the prison system. It was a powerful statement from a Black woman in a power position, but not with the power to change those conditions; no Black person in America has that kind of power. So the average person that enters state prison is not college ready, far from it; they would have the above heavy baggage to contend with. Most of those average prisoners are as much victims as those that are victimized, that is if one is sensitive enough to take all the above negative attributes and factors into consideration. Yet, there have been some interesting success stories. For example, the first man to earn a PhD in prison was a Black man. He did not only earn a PhD but was also voted into Phi Beta Kappa and his IQ is said to have breached the genius level (All God’s Children, by Fox Butterfield). But the average person with a quality education is unlikely to enter prison, only a very few do and will. It appears that this is the Governor’s target group which makes his statement correct that they could benefit from a college education in prison since they most often would be college ready, and once released their chances of returning to prison is rather doubtful. But this may not be due to the college education they received in prison. It may be due to family structure, education prior to prison, social status in the community and for having ended up in prison to the embarrassment of their middle class family. So the beneficiaries of such a college program, chances are, would not be the average prisoner; it will primarily be white, and a few Black suburban teenagers or young men and women from a nice middle class family, in high school or college, who received a prison sentence for drugs, or other crimes associated with suburban white youth lifestyle. In order to make time serve them, a college program in prison would take them away from that daily drag of prison life of associating with prisoners they have nothing in common with and give them a chance to advance while among a group or class of their own in prison. In other words it appears that the state prison system is about to develop an educational system behind its walls that mirrors the educational system within society, one for the privileged and the other for the poor. And one can also envision separate buildings and even separate prisons for these children of the middle class. How about a prison called “The Honor Prison for Students.” To Be Continued Theodore Kirkland, former New York State Parole Board Commissioner.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Historian J.A. Rogers Chronicles Amazing Accomplishments of African People *The Ganges scared river of India was named after the most famous of Ethiopian Kings, King Ganges, who invaded and conquered Asia as far as this river. *Cheopes, a Black man, built the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. It is 451 feet high, has 2,5000,000 blocks of granite, each two and a half tons, covers 13 acres, too, 100,000 men 30 years to build and was completed in 3730 B.C.
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*There were at least 18 Ethiopian or unmixed Black rulers of ancient Egypt, the best known of which is Piankhi. Leaving his country in Central Africa, Piankhi conquered all Egypt to the mouth of the Nile in 750 B.C.
*The most ancient lineage in the world is that of the Ethiopian royal family. The Emperor Haile Selassi I, ruler of Ethiopia, traced his ancesOn Tuesday, February 18, 2014, a small but hearty group of try to King Solomon and the community activists, pastors, friends and family members of Queen of Sheba and beyond the Late, Beverly A. Gray, converged outside of the building that to Cush, 6280 B.C. dedicated in her name, at East Utica St. & Jefferson Ave., to hang a memorial wreath and conduct a prayer vigil to honor *Blacks lived in America thousands of years before of the tenth anniversary of her passing. Columbus. Central American Erie County Legislators Betty Jean Grant and Barbara Mill- monuments show numerous er-Williams, University District Councilmember Rasheed carvings of them as gods. NC Wyatt; former Fillmore Councilmember Karen Ellington, When Columbus came to the and Charles Davis, Sr., were among the 30 participants at the New World, Blacks had been solemn event. The prayer vigil was led by Ms. Gray’s brother crossing from Africa to South and sister in-law, Pastor Gray and his wife. Murray Holman America a distance of 1,600 of the Stop The Violence Coalition and George Johnson of miles. Buffalo United Front provided security for the crowd. The wreath and a large, framed picture of Beverly was later presented to Sonya Terry, one of two of Ms. Gray’s nieces who were in attendance. After the brief ceremony in the single digit degree weather, the group assembled at the Frank E. Merriweather Library for a scheduled Black History program and a showing of a DVD about the life of Beverly A. Gray that was put together by Ms. Gray’s nephew, Dwain Terry (DT of Late Night Noise). Valeria Cray Dihaan, the President of Fifty Women with a Vision and a world class sculptor & artist, showed a metal sculpture of a rendering of Beverly Gray’s beautiful flowing hair. She also displayed several exhibits of the many pictures taken of Ms. Gray in her role as a community activist, Buffalo Councilmember-at-large and as a member of the Fifty Women with a Vision organization. A special ‘thank you’ to Ms. Mary Jean Jakubowski, Director of the Buffalo & Erie County Library and Mrs. Sandra Williams Bush, branch manager of the Frank E. Merriweather Library, for allowing the Merriweather to remain open until 9 p.m. for this memorable occasion. CHALLENGERCN.COM
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Outsource Center Offers Free “Hire A Hero!” Seminar on Basic Construction Is Theme of Training Veterans & The Outsource Center for Human Services Inc. will host Employment a free seminar on the Introduction to Basic Construction Training on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Education Fair the Community Room of the Merriweather Library Jefferson @ Utica. Space is limited. For more information call 99068724 or email Rodney@the-outsource-center.com BIDS Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of Plant Services, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY, 14202. On March 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for: P.S. 4 Harbor Heights Elementary 425 South Park Avenue BUFFALO, NY 14203 Asbestos Abatement & OSHA Class IV Cleanup Project Beginning Monday, February 24th, 2014 bidding document packages may be viewed and purchased through Avalon Document Services online Planroom website at http://www.avalonbuff-planroom.com , under “Public Jobs”, or ordered by phone at 716-995-7777. Owner can assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or other misinformation obtained via other bid document distribution resources. Please note that required bid bond is 10%. The work will be subject to the equal employment opportunity requirements. Any questions regarding this project please call Kevin O’Connor at Watts Architecture and Engineering, 716-206-5100.
“Hire A Hero!” Veterans Employment & Education Fair will take place on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Freedom Hall (Room 301) of VA Western New York Heathcare System, 2495 Bailey Ave. *Meet with prospective employers *Learn about education opportunities available through local colleges *Information will be available to assist Veteran-owned businesses in the process to bid for government work. “USA Job Assistance” sessions will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Dress for Success” sessions will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Substitute Teacher: Substitute Teacher Aide/Assistant The Aloma D Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position as a Substitute Teacher. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, ability to demonstrate oral and written expertise, NYS teaching certification band minimum of two years experience. A Master’s Degree is preferred. The Aloma D Johnson Charter School is seeking applicants for the position as Substitute Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant. The successful candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate Degree is preferred.
Open Buffalo is Now Hiring Open Buffalo is a new civic initiative with a mission to create an equal, just and free Buffalo, NY. Funded in part by a major grant from the Open Society Foundations, Open Buffalo and its partners are hiring for nine positions, including Executive Director. Open Buffalo values diversity and inclusion throughout our city and within our organization. People of color, women, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply. Rolling deadlines for application through March 10, 2014. Full job postings are available at
Vendor & Bid Requirements: •Must adhere to Child Adult Care Food Program (C.A.C.F.P.) guidelines •Must provide an example of a monthly menu of snack and supper •Must be a hot meal every evening •Meals must be free of pork and nuts •Meals must be delivered to 4 sites. Delivery fees MUST be included in the per meal price NOT separated. (Buffalo & Angola) •Must provide a copy of Department of Health Permit •Must include a copy of daily and weekly invoices Sealed bids will be received at CAO of Erie County, Inc. Youth Services Dept office at 70 Harvard Place, Buffalo, NY 14209 until 2pm on March 3, 2014 for meal catering service to 4 sites (Buffalo & Angola). Specifications for 170 snacks and 170 dinners may be obtained by contacting Kathy Washington at 716-881-5150 from 9-5pm . All work will be conducted in strict accordance with CACFP bid specifications. Bids will be opened and read publicly on March 3, 2014 at 2pm. MWBE encouraged to apply.
*Internationally renowned, Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan moved to Rochester in 1970. He still resides in Rochester, serving as Artistic Director and President of Garth Fagan Dance. (Sources: Rochester History (various issues); AfricanAmerican Who’s Who, Past & Present, Greater Rochester Area, 1998.) These are only a few of the many unique individuals who helped contribute not only to Rochester’s growth as a city, but also to its reputation in the advancement of science, technology, scholarship, and the arts. Many more await the light of discovery.
INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 25LA1318, LRRT – Embedded Rail Replacement (500 Block Main Street), Bid No. E-511 on March 18, 2014. www. nftaengineering.com INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 12NA1404, NFIA – Airside Pavement Maintenance – 2014, Bid No. E-507 on March 20, 2014. www.nftaengineering.com INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No.12BA1403, BNIA – Airside Pavement Maintenance – 2014, Bid No. E-508 on March 25, 2014. www.nftaengineering.com
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COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For The Emery Park 2013 Reconstruction of Shelter No. 12 Project No. KA-13-06 Sealed bids for: General Construction work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on March 12, 2014 at which time they will be opened and read aloud. MBE/WBE requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw Dated: February 20, 2014
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Human Trafficking: 6-8:30 p.m., Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Rd; sponsored by League of Women Voters; free and open to public; 884-3550 for info. Learn More About Babies, Birth And Breastfeeding At The Central City Baby Café : free drop in center at the Durham Outreach Center, 200 E. Eagle Street every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Dinner. Call Doris 885-6348. Friday February 28 Black Tie for Black History Extravaganza: The Tralf, 7-11 p.m. Tickets $25; After Party @ The Oakk Room. Wednesday March 5 “The Side Effects of Death” Open Forum: Merriweather Library, 5:30 p.m. Learn More About Babies, Birth And Breastfeeding At The Central City Baby Café : free drop in center at the Durham Outreach Center, 200 E. Eagle Street every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Dinner. Call Doris 885-6348. Thursday March 6 Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship Application Meeting: 6-8 p.m. South Park High School, 150 Southside Pkwy. 247-5310 for info. Learn More About Babies, Birth And Breastfeeding At The Central City Baby Café : free drop in center at the Durham Outreach Center, 200 E. Eagle Street every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Dinner. Call Doris 885-6348.
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Local Events Celebrate “Our Story” KNOW YOUR HISTORY MOBILE TOUR
McKinley H.S. 12th Annual African & African American History & Diversity Conference McKinley High School is hosting their 12th Annual African and African American History and Diversity Conference now thru February 28. This year’s theme will be “African American Women in Herstory, Breaking Every Chain to Dream Another Dream.” As part of the weeklong celebration, American Legacy Magazine’s “Know Your History” mobile tour will be on site at McKinley High School. 1500 Elmwood Avenue. The “Know Your History” mobile tour includes: American Legacy’s Cover Exhibit, Blacks in Sports, Black History in Aviation Exhibit and American Legacy’s Black History Trivia Wheel. Admission is free and is open to the public. (For additional information, visit www.americanlegacymag.com.)
LPCiminelli would like to thank the residents, business and property owners of the Fillmore/Leroy area for attending our Interactive Community Forums. We are excited about the future and look forward to creating Buffalo’s next neighborhood of choice!
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