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Rohester City Council President Lovely A. Warren recently called on places of worship to recognize National Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend. Organized by the Washington National Cathedral, PICO, and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, a kick-off rally was held in Washington, D.C., last week with localities across the nation joining the movement.

“It’s of critical importance to keep the spotlight on gun violence prevention. New York’s recently adopted stronger gun control law is just one piece of a complicated puzzle seeking to reduce, and someday even eliminate, gun violence,” stated President Warren. “Certainly, Council President Warren our temples and churches are important places for pushing this message of non-violence and a turning away from using guns to handle conflicts.”

“I also extend my condolences to the residents of Mohawk and Herkimer who have been victimized by the latest, mass shooting tragedy in our nation. Clearly, gun violence must end,” Warren said.

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FILM & DIALOGUE Black Theater: the Making of a Movement Friday, March 22, 7 pm Documents the birth of a new theatre out of the Civil Rights activism of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. It is a veritable video encyclopedia of the leading figures, institutions and events of a movement that transformed the American stage. Dialogue follows film.

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PROFILED: RACE IN CIVIC CIRCLES Series - Race, Arts & Culture Thursday, March 28, 7 pm How can cultural expressions be use to improve and enhance social capital in the Greater Rochester community? Throughout American history, artists have used their work to address politics and societal issues. This discussion will focus on how can artists and cultural organizations can work to motivate positive change in race relations and civic engagement. Local artists will be welcomed to participate and share their visions for promoting positive social change and civic engagement through their own work.

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Soledad O’Brien and Roald Martin Saying Goodbye to CNN If you’re tuning in regularly to watch your favorite Black voices on CNN, they won’t be on the air much longer.

CNN is parting ways with long-established voices of Soledad O’Brien and Roland Martin and the network may also be planning to say goodbye to Donna Brazile, a Democratic strategist and CNN’s only African American female commentator.

In addition, Mark Whitaker, executive vice president and managing editor of CNN, who is also black, left the network in January.

The move by CNN to eliminate these high-profile Black personalities while hiring three white commentators around the same time has resulted in frustration among black journalists and led to a meeting with Jeff Zucker, the head of CNN Worldwide, and members of The National Association of Black Journalists.

“With O’Brien’s departure, Suzanne Malveaux will be the only black weekday anchor.

On the weekends there are [Fredricka] Whitfield, Don Lemon, and Victor Blackwell. [Isha Sesay anchors part of “Anderson Cooper 360,” and Lisa Sylvester does news updates for “The Situation Room,” Richard Prince wrote in his diversity column, “Journal-isms.”

ROCHESTER BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE *March 21st at 5:30PM: Superintendent presents proposed 2013-14 RCSD budget, third-floor conference room of Central Office Building (131 West Broad Street) *March 26th at 6:00PM: First public hearing on proposed 2013-14 RCSD budget, third-floor conference room of Central Office Building *March 28th: 5:00PM Reception and 5:30PM Awards Program in observance of Women’s History Month.

Young women graduating this year who have exhibited outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service will be honored with the Susan B. Anthony award.

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WNY AREA BRIEFS BMHA to Provide Additional CO Detectors

PROMOTED: Kristine Hooker has been promoted to Program Manager at People Inc. Kristine has been an employee of People Inc. since 2005, and will celebrate 8 years in March. Throughout her time at People Inc. Kristine has held positions as a Day Aide, Team Leader, and IRA Specialist as she works towards completing her Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice at Medaille College.Kristine’s new position will involve supervising the staff, managing program instruction, attending program meetings, volunteering opportunities, and engaging the community. When asked what makes her job so special Kristine said, “Just seeing how doing one small simple thing for someone can make their day is what makes my job so special, and there is never a dull moment!”

Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority workers have begun to install additional carbon monoxide detectors in its residential units.

The BMHA is installing plugin units and will educate its residents on the proper use as part of their on-going commitment to ensure the health and safety of their residents and compliance with Amanda’s Law. The authority recently purchased additional detectors and will install them in every unit. “Since 2004, the Authority has installed over 3,600 CO detectors, but needed to take a more systematic approach to getting them properly installed throughout the residential units,” said BMHA Executive Director Dawn E. Sanders-Garrett.

Carbon monoxide [CO] detectors monitor the air and alert residents to higher-thannormal levels of the odorless, colorless gas, which is a byproduct of incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials and can lead to suffocation and death if undetected.

“Black America After The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” On Wednesday, April 3, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., We Are Women Warriors and Chairwoman Betty Jean Grant are hosting a community forum at the Frank E. Merriweather Library entitled “Black America After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr”. It will focus on the affect his death had on the civil rights movement and Black America. Mrs. Eva Doyle, noted educator, author and historian will show a short film and lead a discussion immediately following the movie. This promises to be an educational and thought provoking conversation. Come and bring the children. The event is free and open to the public.

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Sis Eula Nailor Birthday Celebration Sis. Eula M. Nailor (community activist), blessed to reach the promise three score’s and ten (70 years old) invites those whom she has touched with her love, to attend her Open House Birthday Celebration March 31 at 1412 Main Street Buffalo East from 4 to 11 p.m. To RSVP call (716) 894-0895.

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Council Member Smith Announces The 4th Annual Roses Construction Career Fair for Outstanding Women Common Council member Demone Smith announed that Awards Program Council members and building trade unions will host a Construction Career Fair Wednesday, March 20 in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center for adults interested in working in the construction industry.

This is a hands-on opportunity to explore the various fields in the construction industry.

Who should attend? GED Students/Adults, Veterans, Minorities and Women formerly incarcerated and/or with a felony record, any adult who Council Member Smith is interested in the building trades!

Come Prepared. Be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume. Treat this as an employment opportunity. Come dressed for success! Representatives of 17 trade unions will be on hand and are seeking to diversify their unions’ memberships, organizers said. For more information, call Masten Council Member Demone A. Smith at 851-5145.

Public support builds in Western New York For gun safety protections Supporters of the NY SAFE Act held a Rally and Press Conference in support of the NY SAFE Act Monday (March 18) at MLK Park, near the King statue.

Faith leaders from various denominations, gun victim advocates, youth organizations, healthcare workers, labor unions, and elected officials attended.

The NY SAFE Act, signed into law by Governor Cuomo in January, is designed to reduce the number of mass shootings that have plagued our nation on an almost weekly basis, such as the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in which 20 children were killed. The NY SAFE Act is a reasonable approach to reducing the senseless gun violence that devastates families in New York’s urban centers.

Since the passage of the law numerous county legislatures and big gun companies have been calling for The NY SAFE Act to be repealed. “Big gun companies don’t represent me,” said Amy Wallace, village of Kenmore resident and founder of the local chapter of Moms Demand Action.

The rally featured organizations and community leaders who represent thousands of everyday citizens across Western New York who support the law. There was also be a question and answer period regarding the provisions of the law.

“This law doesn’t take away rights nor does it take guns from legal gun owners,” said Rev. Greg Nelson, President of the Buffalo/Niagara chapter of the National Action Network. “Involving the public in this discussion will help inform our community about what the law really does and stop the misinformation and outright lies about The NY SAFE Act.” “Every day we turn on the TV and there is another senseless loss of life due to gun violence,” said Pastor James Giles, executive director of Back to Basics, a non-profit, non-violence advocacy organization. “Finally, we have a solution. We have been on the streets trying to combat illegal gun activity for too long and we can’t do it alone. I commend the Governor for doing what is right to help to prevent the loss of innocent lives.”

Columnist Eva M. Doyle will host the 4th Annual Roses for Outstanding Women Awards Program on Saturday, March 23 at the Central Downtown Library located at Lafayette Square. The program will be held in the auditorium. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend.

The theme of the program will be “The Power of Women.” The speaker for the program will be Erie County Legislature Chair Betty Jean Grant. Approximately 30 women will be honored for their contributions to the city and community. Each honoree will receive a red rose and a certificate from the Erie County Legislature.

The following women will be honored: Denise Chapman-Acosta, Dr. LaVonne E. Ansari, Pastor Joyce Badger, Barbara Breckenridge, Minister Bertha M. Brewer, Angela Buchanan, Cindy Chan, Mary Craig, Brenda David, Barbara J. Dennis, Susan Marlene Felts, Dorothy Furtney, Doris (Copeland) Gayles, Judge Debra L. Givens, Mattie Holt, Willie Mae Johnson, Marilyn Foote-Kragbe, Brandye Merriweather, Ophelia Nicholas, Eugenia Poole, Alisha J. Taggart-Powell, Frances M. Price, Thelma Roberts, Sherry Sherrill, Sylvia Smith, Joyce A. Stewart, Charleen K. Walker, Deborah L. Washington, and Dr. Paulette Woods. This program will be dedicated to Emma Callahan, longtime Hairdresser, Hetty Pasco, activist for the rights of children, and Robin Tolsma, one of the family leaders for justice for the victims of Flight 3407. For more information about this program you can call 847-6010 or 5075280.

SUNY Board of Trustees Renews Oracle Charter Celebrate Local Black High School’s Charter History! All Year RoundJohn Ashwood, head of Oracle Charter High School, has announced that the SUNY Board of Trustees has voted to renew the school’s charter for the maximum allowable term of five years. The decision to renew, which was made official in late February, was based on recommendations from the SUNY Charter Schools Institute (SUNY CSI) and extends Oracle’s charter through 2018.Oracle Charter High School, now in its eighth year of operation, was granted its original charter in 2004 and opened its doors in 2005.

“This second charter renewal is proof of the continued confidence that the SUNY Trustees have in Oracle,” said Ashwood.

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Pastor Chapman briefs Council committee on McCarley Gardens sale The chambers of the Buffalo Common Council were the setting for a public hearing on March 13 as Minister Michael Chapman, pastor of St. John Baptist Church in Buffalo, appeared before the Community Development Committee to talk about the proposed sale of McCarley Gardens to the University at Buffalo. He also talked about plans for the church to build 150 townhomes in the Fruit Belt.

That housing will be an option for McCarley Gardens residents when it comes time for them to move. Once the Federal Housing and Urban Development approves the relocation plan, residents will be able to move into housing that is equal or better than their current residence.

“The council will figure out where we will build the housing. We have $45 million worth of investment on the ground right now,” Pastor Chapman said. “This is a comprehensive, faithbased initiative, the most comprehensive of its kind in the country.”

Ellicott District Council Member Darius G. Pridgen detailed a number of community meetings regarding the proposed sale of McCarley Gardens that he has attended along with Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown and Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes.

Pridgen also noted that he has held individual public hearings prior to the sale of every lot in the Fruit Belt, “because I thought it was the right thing to do for the residents.”

Pridgen has called on the Common Council to approve his resolution to form a Fruit Belt Advisory Council.

“St. John has a right to move forward. The residents hav Continued Page 7

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Ethiopian Beauty is First Miss Black Israel Yityish Aynaw, the first Black Miss Israel, arrived in Israel from Ethiopia when she was 12 years old and admitted it was initially difficult for her to assimilate into Israeli society.

Aynaw, who was crowned just a few weeks ago, arrived in Israel from Ethiopia when she was 12 years old. The beauty queen, who has worked as a sales assistant since leaving the army, has admitted that it was initially difficult for her to assimilate into Israeli society.

Despite being 100,000 strong, the Ethiopian Jewish community is marginalised in Israel, where some rabbis have questioned the authenticity of their Jewish faith.

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In the course of the Miss Israel competition, Aynaw told the panel of judges: “It’s important that a member of the Ethiopian community win the competition for the first time. There are many different communities of many different colours in Israel, and it’s important to show that to the world.”

On learning that she would be dining with the US president alongside the Israeli leadership during his historic trip this week, Aynaw said, he has had a “notable influence in her life”.

Shortly after winning the title, Aynaw named assassinated US civil rights leader Martin Luther King as one of her heroes: “He fought for justice and equality, and that’s one of the reasons I’m here: I want to show that my community has many beautiful qualities that aren’t always represented in the media.”

While she may have embraced her life in Israel, Aynaw has refused to adopt a Hebrew name as many of African immigrants have done. She explained that her name in Amharic means “looking towards the future”.

“I’d never change my name,” she said. “Ever.”

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Black farmers still waiting for settlement money WASHINGTON – More than two years after President Obama signed a law compensating Black farmers for decades of discrimination by federal agriculture officials, the farmers are still waiting for their money.

“It should not have taken this long,’’ said Thomas Burrell, president of the Black Farmers and Agriculturists Association. “Justice delayed is justice denied.’’

Farmers in Louisiana, Mississippi and other states say they’ve waited long enough.

“We have not received not one penny,” said Mildred Jackson, 81,who owns a family farm in Evergreen, La. “Why is it taking so long?’’

Jackson is among an estimated 40,000 Black farmers claiming money from the $1.2 billion settlement, which ended a landmark discrimination case against the federal Agriculture Department.

The case said the agency denied loans and other assistance to black farmers because of their race.

Most claims are from Mississippi and Alabama. Many others come from Louisiana and other Southern states. The deadline to file a claim was last May. The claims are being reviewed by a court-approved mediation and arbitration firm. Lawyers hope the process will be finished

by April.

“Everyone involved in the process is doing everything they reasonably can do to get the process completed at the earliest possible time,’’ said Andrew Marks, one of three lead attorneys representing farmers. “I hope by no later than early summer the process will be completed and that successful claimants will receive their awards.’’

Congress approved the $1.2 billion settlement in 2010 in what has become known as “the Pigford case.”

The settlement marks the second round of payments for Black farmers. Thousands received payments as part of a 1999 classaction settlement.

Obama visit fails to impress Palestinians Despite some fanfare over President Barack Obama’s upcoming three-hour visit to Ramallah during his three-day long trip to Israel, Palestinians in the de facto capital of the West Bank are for the most part not impressed with the diplomatic tour.

When asking Palestinians who live and work in Ramallah what they think about the upcoming visit and their responses ranged from blasé to outright disappointment. While the president has seemingly added Ramallah to his itinerary as a good will gesture, many Palestinians felt the Presdent’s decision to only meet with political leadership during his very short visit was not enough.

In fact they rebuked the notion that President Obama has an interest in the well being of the Palestinian people. All of them stated that his policies already indicate Israel is the U.S.’s ally in the region.

Nadia, 29, works at an investment bank: “I am very disappointed! Palestinians were very strong supporters for President Obama when he was first elected. We are very optimistic in particular when he promised that he would work hard to make sure that Palestinians get an independent state. However, he did not keep his promise, and his visit to Israel reflects his strong support to the Israel with no consideration to Palestinian suffering. His visit has nothing to do with finding a solution to the conflict...I am asking President Obama to reconsider his position, to listen to us, to our suffering, concerns and dreams. I am asking him to visit Palestine, to visit refugee camps, to meet youth and women!I am asking him to put real pressure on the Israeli government to stop its violations against us!”

Jumana, 30, development assistant, member of Palestinians for Dignity who are expected to organize a demonstration during President Obama’s West Bank visit: Continued Page 11

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STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY COURT - COUNTY OF ERIE HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff, -vs- THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF WILLIAM P. GARNER, deceased, and all persons who are husbands, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienors, heirs, devisees, distributees, successors in interest of such of them as may be dead, and their husbands and wives, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors of interest of all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to Plaintitff; ALICE H. GARNER, WAYNE E. GARNER, WENDELL E. GARNER, WARREN E. GARNER AND WILLIAM E. GARNER ALL AS POSSIBLE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM P. GARNER, deceased; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants.

Mortgaged Premises: 140 WECKER STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14214.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or 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.

In the event that there is a deficiency in the sale proceeds, a deficiency judgment may be entered against you.

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 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. That this action is being amended to add the Heirs at Large of William P. Garner, deceased, Alice H. Garner, Wayne E. Garner, Wendell E. Garner, Warren E. Garner and William E. Garner, as Proposed Heirs of William P. Garner, deceased. That this action is also being amended to add New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America, The People of the State of New York and Erie County Department of Social Services as necessary parties to the action.

ERIE County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: January 24, 2013 /s/____________________ Mark K. Broyles, Esq. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff Office and P.O. Address 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, New York 14614 Telephone No. (585) 232-7400 (SECTION: 90.81, BLOCK: 2, LOT: 27).

NATURE AND OBJECT OF ACTION The object of the above action is to foreclose a mortgage held by the Plaintiff recorded in the County of ERIE, State of New York on August 26, 1997, in Liber 12754 of Mortgages, at page 9821, said mortgage was then assigned by HSBC Mortgage Corporation (USA), f/k/a Marine Midland Mortgage Corporation, f/k/a Marine Midland Mortgage Servicing Corporation to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage, recorded in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office on January 13, 2012, in Liber 13563 of Assignments of Mortgage at Page 5288, which mortgage was further assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., to the Plaintiff by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage, recorded in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office on April 19, 2012, in Liber 13577 of Assignments of Mortgage as Page 8287.

TO THE DEFENDANT, the plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

To the above named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Michael Pietruszka, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated February 15, 2013 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Erie County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage. The premises is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number 44, Township 11, Range 7 of the Holland Land Company’s Survey and according to a map filed in the Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Number 519, is known and distinguished as Subdivision Lot Number 102 in Block “B”, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Wecker Street, distant 55 feet easterly from it intersection with the easterly line of Ericson Avenue; running thence easterly along said line of Wecker Street 30 feet; thence northerly parallel with said line of Ericson Avenue 117 feet; thence westerly parallel with said line of Wecker Street 30 feet; thence southerly parallel with said line of Ericson Avenue 117 feet to said line of Wecker Street, at the place of beginning.

Premises known as 140 Wecker Street, Buffalo, N.Y. 14214.

Pastor Dre (right).

Buffalo’s Speed Cycling Pastor for Humanity Returns Home for Fundraising Event Pastor Dre’, formerly known as Arnold Willis (aka) Eli Marshall-Evans Grant will dawn his 10 speed bike for yet another campaign across the United States in mid to late May 2013. This will count as his 4th cross country bringing about America’s awareness to homelessness, illiteracy and physically challenged through education; such as areas of (Down Syndrome and our Veterans). “These three areas needs our close if not, more attention”, says Eli who has up-front past and present experiences.

He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. William R. Willis, Jr. William is one of the oldest, if not the oldest morticians in Buffalo and still working at Edwards Funeral Home. Pastsor Dre, along with his wife Burlinda, will be here for the start of a number of Fundraising Events on March 21st.

A former Viet Nam veteran who attended schools number 2, 6, 87 (formerly Clinton Junior High) and a graduate of South Park High, returns for a 4 day stretch of networking, sponsorship meetings and fundraising to help and assist him in what he hopes to be a finale’ of bike riding.

The team, which consists of a staff of 4-6 and the pastor on wheels, and will cover nearly 2,000 miles of back road in 55-60 days considering weather conditions and speaking engagements.

Pastor Dre’ has first-hand experience with homelessness. Now an author, cyclist, and minister, his book,” Been There, Done Dat”, Eli chronicles the four harrowing years he spent homeless and much more. “ Eli says, “Homelessness itself has taken on a whole new face,” he said. “No longer is it just those who are mentally or psychologically challenged or overcome by substance abuse problems that are faced with homelessness. It is entire families of hard working people who did nothing wrong other than receive the shorter end of the stick in this thing we call life.”

HEALTH MATTERS

5 Most of the Leading Causes of Death are Preventable The majority of deaths are due to chronic, not acute, disease. And most chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, are largely preventable with simple lifestyle changes. There are many strategies you can implement to lower your risk of these diseases. Following are a few: Proper Food Choices For a comprehensive guide on which foods to eat and which to avoid, see my nutrition plan. It’s available for free, and is perhaps one of the most comprehensive and all-inclusive guides on a healthy lifestyle out there. Generally speaking, you should be looking to focus your diet on whole, ideally organic, unprocessed foods that come from healthy, sustainable, ideally local, sources.

For the best nutrition and health benefits, you will want to eat a good portion of your food raw.

Nearly as important as knowing which foods to eat more of is knowing which foods to avoid, and topping the list is fructose. Sugar, and fructose in particular, can act as a toxin in and of itself when consumed in excess, and as such drive multiple disease processes in your body, not the least of which is insulin resistance, a major cause of accelerated aging and virtually all chronic disease.

Comprehensive Exercise Program, including High-Intensity Exercise Even if you’re eating the healthiest diet in the world, you still need to exercise to reach the highest levels of health, and you need to be exercising effectively, which means including not only core-strengthening exercises, strength training, and stretching but also high-intensity activities into your rotation. High-intensity interval-type training boosts human growth hormone (HGH) production, which is essential for optimal health, strength and vigor. I’ve discussed the importance of Peak Fitness for your health on numerous occasions, so for more information, please review this previous article.

Stress Reduction You cannot be optimally healthy if you avoid addressing the emotional component of your health and longevity, as your emotional state plays a role in nearly every physical disease -- from heart disease and depression, to arthritis and cancer. Effective coping mechanisms are a major longevity-promoting factor in part because stress has a direct impact on inflammation, which in turn underlies many of the chronic diseases that kill people prematurely every day. Meditation, prayer, energy psychology tools such as the Emotional Freedom Technique, social support and exercise are all viable options that can help you maintain emotional and mental equilibrium.

Optimize Vitamin D with Proper Sun Exposure We have long known that it is best to get your vitamin D from appropriate sun exposure during times when UVB rays are present. Vitamin D plays an important role in preventing numerous illnesses ranging from cancer to the flu.

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Evangelistic Temple to Present : “The 7 Last Sayings of Christ” Evangelic Temple Community Church, 92 Headley Pace, where the Rev. George W. DuBois is pastor, will host “The 7 Last Sayings of Christ” on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. James Spencer Jr. will officiate. The 7 dynamic speakers will include:

Rev. Samuel Harris, Greater Hope Baptist Church; Rev. Edward Jackson, New Cedar Grove Life Changing Church; Rev. Julius Grooms, Ebenezer Baptist Church Lackawanna; Pastor Frank Bostic, Pilgrim Baptist Church; Pastor Dion Watkins,

Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Lackawanna; Pastor Andre Clark, New Direction Christian Fellowship; and Rev. Jason Keith, Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church.

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Mad Dads Easter Memorial Service Basketball A memorial service will be Tournament held for Deacon A.L. Crawl

Women Leading in Leadership Jazz Vesper Conference Global Harvest Ministries is presenting the WOMEN LEADING IN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, to be held Sat. March 23 at 10:am. - at 2177 Union Rd, West Seneca NY 14224.Dr. Melody Barclay will be the main speaker and teacher.

Call 716-603-5436 to register or register online at http:// globalharvestministries.weebly.com/.

A Jazz Vesper Concert will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at 314 E. Ferry St. Sponsored by the Trustee Board of St. Luke AME Zion Church, the event will feature the Charles Reedy Quintet from the Colored Musicians Club along with guest soloists. Tickets ate 415, $10 with student ID. Call 8830961 for more information and tickets.

New Kings of Harmony Spring Gospel The exciting New Kings of Harmony presents a Spring Gospel Explosion on Sunday, March 24 at 4 p.m. at Greater Royal Church, 1335 Clinton Street. The host pastor is Elder Al Wilson and featured will be the Wandering Five, Living Waters, Day Star and special guest, Sons of David from Rochester, NY. Also recording artist Marsha McWilson. There will be a free will offering.

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What do you think?Actor left, President, right

Obama look-alike as Satan on “The Bible” causes stir Controversy is brewing over the apparent resemblance between President Obama and the actor who depicts the devil in the part three of the History Channel’s miniseries, “The Bible.”

Conservative commentator Glenn Beck was one of the first to point out the resemblance between the Moroccan actor, Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, and President Obama.

Several tweets, including “Obama is not Satan,” are trending on Twitter.

The History Channel released a statement saying the network has the highest respect for President Obama, and it’s unfortunate that anyone made this false connection.The actor who played Satan, Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, “is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor who has played parts in several Biblical epics – including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our President.”

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a right to be heard,” Pridgen said. “What we will see is neighbors working together with developers, the folks from the Medical Corridor, creating a synergy that will push development forward in a way that every person who wants to be heard is heard.

When you hear from people, it makes projects better, it makes people calmer about things going on in their neighborhood, and it gives government support.”

If the Common Council approves resolution on Mar. 19, an organizational meeting for the committee will be held at City Hall on Apr. 22 at Noon.

Pastor Chapman said he is in support of the advisory council.

The sale of McCarley Gardens will provide St. John Baptist with capital that will be used to fund new economic development initiatives, including additional townhomes, commercial and retail business in the Fruit Belt.

Mad Dads will host their annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Pratt Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street March 26-28. The championship games will take place March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Mr. Ferguson at 563-1834.

(Mr. Ned) on Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm. At Ephesus Ministries, 341 Grider St. Elder Jeff Carter is pastor.

Pastor Debra Carter, officiating.

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Cast rehearses “Dance of the Robe” from the musical Aida.

Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts Presents Broadway Musical Production of Aida

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he Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts will present the school edition of the Broadway musical production of Aida, Thursday-Friday, March 21-22 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. at the school’s Main Stage Theatre, 450 Masten Ave. Tickets are $6 adults and $3 students andsenior citizens.

backdrop of warring nations and cultural differences. This modern day version of Aida is scripted for young performers and is set to the contemporary, pop-rock score and lyrics of Elton John and Tim Rice with musical direction by Karen Williams and choreography

by Rebecca Bateson¬-Brown.

The Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, now The celebrated Lorna Hill di- in its 35th year, has been a rects this classic tale of for- proven training ground for bidden love, set against a Buffalo’s emerging young

talent in the performance, visual and media arts, as well as providing a full academic program.

For tickets & information call: 816-4220.

Essence Editor Says She Was Fired; “It wasn’t what I expected at all” It seems that Essence Magazine is no longer about empowering and inspiring Black women. Constance C.R. White is the former Editor of Essence magazine and she has let the cat out of the bag. She shares that she did not leave the top Black women’s magazine of her own accord but was actually let go because she disagreed with the direction the magazine was going.

According to White, when Time Inc. took over the magazine, which was previously Black owned, they increasingly made an effort to “limit the way Black women were portrayed.” White says that she disagreed with this new direction and constantly had disagreements with her bosses and they eventually told her that they were letting her go.

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Lil’ Wayne Out of the Hospital NEW YORK — Lil Wayne is out of the hospital, according to his Young Money associate Mack Maine.

Mack Maine told his Twitter followers on Monday night that the multiplatinum rapper had left Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles, where he had been hospitalized since last week.

Mack Maine tweeted his thanks to the hospital and said Lil Wayne had officially been released and was headed home. He added: “God is great.”

Lil Wayne — who has a history of seizures — was hospitalized last week. A person close to his camp who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation told the media that a seizure was the cause of his hospitalization.

The "Lollipop" rapper was first rushed to the hospital to treat severe seizures on March 12. He was released the following day, only to be readmitted soon after.

Lil’ Wayne

A-list friends on March 16, including Nicki Minaj, Drake and Birdman.

TMZ initially reported that Wayne was being read his last rites, but the rapper tweeted March 15 "I'm good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love." His rep also told Us, "Wayne is doing well."

Why was he in the hospital?

"He drank too much sizzurp to get a better high," a source explained to Us. (Sizzurp us an addictive narcotic concoction of prescriptionstrength cough syrup, sugary sodas and hard candies.)

"He needs rehab but he's not close to death or anything.

He's fine and just coming down off the high."

Wayne was visited in the hospital by several of his

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Janet Reed

Janet Reed to be Honored For Woman’s History Month Keyshia Cole Slams Beyonce’s New Song “Bow Down/I Been On,” Calls Her “Self-Righteous” Keyshia Cole was hit with more than a few angry messages after she ventured to criticize Beyonce for her new single, "Bow Down/I Been On," via Twitter on Monday, March 18."Can't stand when people all self righteous when it's convenient it makes them look good," she wrote, calling out the "Love On Top" for her aggressive song. "But can still talk sh-t when convenient 2 FOH." In Knowles' latest chopped-and-screwed track (the term refers to a specific way of remixing hip hop music), the singer tries her hand at bolder lyrics, including the line in question: "This is my sh-t, bow down, b-tches." Fans of Knowles, 31, immediately took to Twitter to express their excitement over the new mother's return to the recording studio.

Cole, 31, was apparently not impressed, however. The R&B singer added more than just her two cents on the social networking site."First 'Women need to Stick together' now b-tches better Bow," she continued. "Smh. But it's all G! Chicks stay shooting the sh-t…"Users online immediately slammed Cole for her negativity.

Aminata Creations presents a Women’s History Month Event,“Women in the Arts,” honoring Ms. Janet Reed, Saturday, March 23, Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is $10. A dedicated performance artist/dancer/choreographer/ instructor both locally and internationally, Janet Reed has studied and traveled abroad, taught classes and is artistic director for Buffalo City Ballet Company. Janet is a full time Dance professor at Buffalo State College. “Passing onward the traditions of Contemporary African, African, modern and ballet dance techniques.” Entertainment includes:Drumming & Dance Performances, Spoken Word, Honoree Presentation and live music. Admission: $10.Dinners from $5 to $10 will be provided by Kafe’ InterNational For additional info or vendor availability call Aminata at 948-3583 .

See you at the EVENTS! *FELA! The Musical, April 5-6, Shea’s Theatre, tickets from $27.50 @ Shea’s Ticket Office; 1-800-745-3000 www.sheas.org or www.felaonbroadway.com *Comedy Festival, featuring Sheryl Underwood, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Tony Rock and Don D.C. Curry, May 3, Rochester Blue Cross Arena; tickets at all ticketmaster locations. *Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Easter Weekend Soul Celebration, Friday, March 29, The Tralf Music Hall; tickets at Ticketmaser, Tralf Box Office, Wal-Mart & Doris Records; hosted by Buffalo King of Comedy C. White. *1st Saturday Night Out , April 6; first show featuring Musicians & Comedy Show , Golden Nugget, doors open at 6 p.m; band 7p.m. , comedy 8:30 p.m.;2nd show 11 p.m. w/ lyricist Keith Murray.

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GENERATIONS On Their Way to Victory: The McKinley Macks made the final four in these photos after giving a serious beat down to Aquinas Institute of Rochester, NY; putting them well on their way to a State Championship Victory! PHOTOS JEROME DAVIS

Mighty Macks are Class A NYS State Champs!

McKinley High School’s Basket Ball Team – The Macks - are the Class A New York state champions; the first local team to hold a win at that level in almost 30 years. Hats off to the team and coach Zaire Dorsey and his crew for an excellent job well done!

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cKinley High is on a roll. Last week Mayor Byron Brown issued a proclamation naming March 12 as “Crystal Boling-Barton Day” in honor of McKinley’s dynamic principal.

The mayor was back at the school on Monday during a jubilant student body pep rally to declare March 18 McKinley Mack Day in the City of Buffalo after the team won the Class A New York State Championship; defeating Burke Catholic of Orange County, 76 to 73 in overtime Sunday in Glens Falls. Zaire Dorsey, the team’s coach, is now the state coach of the year. And there was double cause for celebration as the McKinley girls basketball team won the 2013 Canisius Cup this year.

The Macks have one more game remaining – the Federation Tournament of Champions in Albany on Friday. As the High School Athletic Association Class A winners, they will join the winners of the state’s Catholic and independent associations and new York City’s Public Schools.

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King Center Charter School Hosts Bill & Melinda Gates Funded College Knowledge Challenge King Center Charter School, the lead of the Bill & Melinda Gates-funded 2.5 million dollar investment to create Web and smartphone apps to help low-income students make it to and through college, recently celebrated the 20 winners of the College Knowledge Challenge contest at a two-day convening at Mozilla headquarters in February in Mountain View, CA. with representatives from Facebook, Mozilla, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Stanford Design School, College Summit, Redpoint Education, and the New Schools Venture Fund.

This $2.5 million investment fund from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation attracted hundreds of applications from the best app developers in the country to create free or low cost web and smartphone applications to help students, parents and educators in low-income communities navigate the college-going and college-completion processes. 20 winners were chosen by a panel of college access and technology experts led by Dr. Keith Frome, Headmaster of Buffalo's first and oldest charter school, King Center Charter School and the Lead of the College Knowledge Challenge.

"First generation and low-income families typically do not have access to the information, coaching and support needed to navigate the college-going process," said Dr. Frome, "A platform of electronic tools dedicated to confronting and solving the obstacles to post-secondary navigation and success is an exciting potential opportunity for all students, regardless of their economic circumstances."

From March to September, the apps will be beta-tested by students around the country, including King Center Charter School students, and then launched to the nation in September, 2013.

For more information visit www.collegeknowledgechallenge. org.

The NED Show Comes to Community School #53

Students and staff at Community School 53@4 experienced America’s most popular school assembly, The NED Show, on March 14 which focused on an “anti-bullying” theme.

Inspiring more than 2.5 million students annually, All for KIDZ®, Inc. partners with schools in all 50 states, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Their simple, yet impactful message is introduced through The NED Show, a 45-minute assembly that serves as a catalyst to enhance school climate.

The road to College Begins in Kindergarten.

At King Center Charter School, we believe that all children must be college ready and college bound from an early age. Join us as we expand to the middle school years.

We are a school community of experienced and expert educators, committed to providing the best academic, social, and emotional skill development to insure your child's future.

Now Accepting Applications, K-7 Applications due Monday, April 1, 2013 Apply online or in person.

Please contact the school for more information.

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Seku Ba Debuts Visual Art, Poetry and Performance at Rustbelt Books During March Buffalo born artist, Seku Ba Jehudi Ameni will have his visual artwork on display at Rustbelt Books during the month of March. The highlight will be a reception and performance with emerging multi-disciplinary artist Seku Ba on March 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. Seku Ba is a visual artist who paints with acrylic medium, does digital art photography/digitally enhanced photography, is a poet, musician among many other artistic hats from cooking, musical instrument making, to haberdasher.

Seku Ba, has been performing poetry and music for over 35 years and recently immersed himself in the visual arts starting back in 2008. The Soul Magnetik showcase will include art with African and Egyptian motifs. Seku Ba calls himself an Uqobo/Essence Artist and feels comfortable with raw subject matter in his art, poetry and original music that returns or reconnects people to their original essence.

He recently released a book of poetry title Leaders Are Lying, Children Are Dying and Mothers are Crying-The Social Political Poetry of Seku Ba Jehudi Ameni As a musician Seku Ba plays African percussion (talking drum), thumb piano, etc., bamboo flutes, harmonica, three-stringed watra and an eclectic delivery of musical spontaneity and improvisation skills. He makes Shekeres and various gourd related musical instruments. Seku Ba began performing on college campuses in Buffalo, NY during the 1970’s with his unique mix ensembles of poetry and jazz and poetry and percussion, leaning toward a world music sound.

Don’t miss this reception and performance at Rustbelt Books located 202 Allen St. near the corner of Elmwood St. on March 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. Free! Contact number for Rustbelt Books is 716-8859535; for Seku Ba 412-7608037.

Amir West

Buffalo Native Son Amir West Writes Amazon #1 Best Selling eBook on Travel

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n ”Secrets of a Travel Ninja: Learn to Travel and Live The Good Life Practically for Free” (Kindle Edition), Buffalo native son Amir West offers strategies on how one can enjoy the adventures of travel without emptying the bank account.

With close to 5 star ratings and favorable reviews, for those wishing to travel and willing to be a ninja while saving their money, this is a must read!

Amir completed his eBook this February while vacationing with family members on the island of St. Maarten and using his unique methods of practically free travel. Secrets of a Travel Ninja can be viewed and purchased on Amazon by visiting www. amirwest.com/ninja Amir is the son of Bilala Khan and Willie West Jr. of Buffalo, NY and sibling of Solomon, Asia and Rabiyyah Khan.

-By Rabiyyah Khan

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Arthur O. Eve Marks 80th Birthday!

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uring his career of public service, many believe that Deputy Speaker Eve has done more to initiate opportunities for minorities and the economically disadvantaged in the field of educational opportunity, undergraduate and graduate education, medical degrees, prenatal, day care and infant care than any other state legislator in the nation.

On Saturday, March 23, Arthur O. Eve, the Challenger’s founding father, will mark his 80th birthday.

Eve, a Democrate, was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1966. During his first term in 1967, Assemblyman Eve spearheaded an effort that led to an initial $500,000 in funding to establish the SEEK/Educational Opportunity Program within the State University of New York System.

In 1968 he held up construction on the University of Buffalo Amherst Campus until the State and unions agreed to develop a program that would provide access for minorities into the construction industry. As a result, the Buffalo Hometown Plan and the Build Skills Assessment Center trained hundreds of minorities in the construction crafts.

During the 1971 Attica uprising, Assemblyman Eve spearheaded a committee of public officials who attempted to resolve the conflict between the prison guards and inmates.

In 1975 and 1976, Assemblyman Eve chaired the New York State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus. During the 1979 Legislative Session, Assemblyman Eve was appointed Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. As Deputy Speaker, he is responsible for developing strategies with respect to the problems of declining urban centers and oversees State agencies to ensure that resources are used to the fullest extent with regard to dealing with the plight of the urban areas.

Deputy Speaker Eve's legislative record is one of extensive sponsorship and support representing a wide range of issues including economic development, education, job training and development, social services, crime prevention and parole reform, day care and housing. Eve was a member of the Committee on Aging, Senior Member of both the Committees on Rules and Ways and Means and sits on the Corporations Committee.

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MLK Park: Still Dry and We Want to Know Why...

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the African American community and surrounding communities in the City of Buffalo.

The recent article in The Challenger Community News reported about the snail’s pace of completing the MLK Splash Pad Project. In that article I shared a conversation I had with Masten District Council Member Demone Smith.

On Tuesday March 5th the Coalition had the MLK project placed on the Buffalo Common Council agenda (Item #52) to allow me to speak on the issue of this $4.5 million dollar tax payers project. The goal was to have the Common Council call a public meeting of all stakeholders involved in this project. To stop Sam Herbert, who is the chairperson of the Coalition to Save MLK Park, Council Member Smith had it killed by sending it over to public works. Therefore preventing me from speaking.

After the Council meeting I spoke personally with Mr. Smith and shared with him a prior conversation I had with Mayor Brown who agreed to coordinate the next public meeting on the MLK Park Splash pad project for the month of March. Councilman Smith responded by saying “this is not about Sam Herbert.” I replied, “You are right.

It’s about the coalition which makes up the community.”

He then told me he would get back in touch with me (this past Friday was the date) with all the particulars. But on Friday March 7 – no phone call.

On Sunday, March 10th after church I stopped in Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue to pick up a few things. And who do I see? Mr. Smith. We made eye contact and I spoke, and reminded him that I was still waiting to hear from him with the particulars concerning the MLK Park meeting.

He was clearly upset because of the Challenger newspaper article. I asked him when he planned to call the meeting and his reply was a nasty, “It was sent to public works department – you do what you do and I do what I have to do,” and walked away form me.

I would like to say to Council Member Smith, that his negative attitude and tone of voice towards me in the supermarket was disrespectful and unprofessional. The people did not elect me to represent them in the Masten District.

They elected you! So where is your voice on the issue of MLK Park Splash Pad construction work Mr. Smith? Why have you been so silent? I’m not the Councilman for Masten District. I’m a concerned citizen and children’s advocate no matter what district they live in. What I do I do for the young people who can’t speak for themselves. Indeed, if this was in South or North Buffalo, those White folks would be up in arms demanding that that project be completed.

The Coalition expects this project to be finished by Juneteenth weekend 2013.

Watch for the meeting Mayor Brown said he would call with the Coalition in March.

“Give us what we want and we’ll leave City Hall alone!”

-Samuel A. Herbert

PALESTINIANS continued “We don’t expect anything good happening from Obama’s visit to occupied Palestine.

Obama has wholeheartedly expressed his strong commitment to the security of Israel.

In fact the US successive administrations have not been honest brokers for peace in the Middle East. The Oslo peace process which was signed 20

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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years ago have brought nothing to the Palestinians but more prisoners, more illegal Israeli settlers, whose numbers have increased to more than twice as many as 200,000 settling in the occupied Palestinian territories. The U.S. Congress has pledged $3.1 billion in military aid to Israel for the year 2013 alone

including to financing the Iron Dome system.

Obama’s visit comes at a time when Palestinian prisoners are waging a hunger strike for freedom and dignity, however he aims to relieve the pressure on Israel at this moment and to pander to the current Israeli government, which is suffering some in-

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11 One Step Closer to Justice?

A Judge Has Finally Been Assigned to Review the Case of John Walker and the Buffalo Five

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or the past six years we have been discussing the case of five 16 year-old boys charged with the murder and robbery of William Crawford, an elderly White man in 1976, the most vocal of which has been John Walker. We have grieved their lost youth, and gotten a clearer picture of an unjust justice system through their journey. We have gasped in disbelief at a conviction for which the only evidence in the case pointed not to the boys’ guilt, but to their innocence.

A long awaited development has taken place recently: a judge has finally been assigned to review the case and determine Sabirah whether it should be dismissed, assigned a Muhammad new hearing, or assigned a new trial. That judge will explore police evidence of only one set of footprints in deep snow, not five. He will note that the size and depth of those prints did not come close to the dimensions of the feet of the five skinny boys. He will examine the statements of Tyrone Woodruff, who, after being terrorized by police, deliberately gave inconsistent accounts of the boys’ alleged involvement in a last ditch effort to sabotage his “so-called” confession. Perhaps he will even take into account the unequivocal statements of Judge James McCleod, who represented Floyd Martin as an attorney in 1976 and won his acquittal. He continues to maintain emphatically what he proved in court: that these men, now in their fifties, were innocent.

In recent talks with John Walker, there is one thing that he wants friends and supporters to understand. While he and his co-defendants have been released from jail, they are by no means free. “I can be in maximum security in 20 minutes, he says.” With anybody else, it would take a process to put them in jail. But with me, if they caught me driving without a license, they can put me in jail right away. I might be out, but I’m not free at all.”

Not that John has designs on committing any crimes. In addition to being innocent of the Crawford murder, he’s been on parole for 15 years, a law abiding and responsible father of a now six-year old boy. His point is that his son can be out all night at a sleep over, while he, a 53 year-old man has a curfew. He endures the humiliation of regular parole visits, accompanied by mind numbing anxiety. Co-defendant Darryn Gibson once told of wanting to take the garbage out, but deciding to leave it in the house, because if found on the sidewalk at 1:00 am, he could be sent back to jail. Darryn described parole as being let out into a bigger prison yard.

Now, with the assignment of the judge to review the case, John is cautiously optimistic. He wants his name cleared. He wants justice for himself and Darryl Boyd, also on parole. He wants peace of mind for Tyrone Woodruff, who was used to convict his friends, and Floyd Martin, who was acquitted, but jailed by guilt and pain over the plight of the others. No doubt most of all, he wants to clear the name of Darryn Gibson, who was released after 32 years in 2008, and died of a heart attack 8 months later.

Friends and supporters should continue to pray that like Job, these sons of ours will be restored. As a community, we must unite under the steadfast determination – that because of our unity, there will be no more Scottsboro Boys.

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Financially Speaking Debt Relief and Social Impact Investing

By Franklin Redd

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hat would happen if your employer or church purchased your private debt and released you from it?

What if by taking control over access to your assets you economically empowered someone else without doing harm to yourself? Do you have the willingness to be more than profit seeking with your wealth? Imagine if, for pennies on the dollar someone could exercise the power to release others from their debt. This is something that is actually happening, but anonymously and by a social movement associated with Occupy Wall Street.

It is called a “rolling jubilee”, and it is a program focused to raise funds through soliciting donations and then purchase on a discounted basis healthcare related debt. As the new owner of the debt they instead of seeking profit, seek societal benefit by forgiving the balance owed by the debtor.

This is a form of investing where profit is measured in the improved condition of the people obtaining relief. In and of itself, this practice is not sustainable. But, it is a form of economic stimulus that can free the human potential to be creative and productive.

Good will, especially in a tight economy, is a valuable societal commodity.

According to Strike Debt, which is a spin-off of occupy wall street, “Our privatized health care system buries ordinary people in debt all to enrich the 1%.” I hope those

in the 1% make provision to direct fund through time and resource elements of our economy to share opportunity with more then their private network. Also, If they don’t balance their desire to prosper with a willingness to share the blessings of liberty, the people should not support their brands and promote their competitors. We, the people “VOTE” to elect government representatives and “SPEND” which enriches merchants.

The power is in the choices made by each individual voter and consumer. Do not disarm yourself by spending with those who have no regard for you or vote for those who fail to represent the values you embrace. Whether you are in the 1% or the 99%, the nation is all we share. It is what makes us, ”We the People”.

Strike Debt’s approach to helping people, “Rolling Jubilee,” is to challenge the “predatory” lending system, according to their website.

Strike Debt has planned a week of action March 16–23 in response to what it calls a “healthcare emergency.” I It is simply a direct way to use capital to stimulate opportunity for others who need help from those who can afford to give help. By taking control over how their resources are used and allocating a portion of their assets an investor can construct a responsible and sustainable approach to giving. This should happen at every economic level of our economy. The social impact investors in this program are change agents in the lives of the people that benefit.

This approach to using capital to free people burdened by debt, or empower communities weakened by lack of access to capital, is proof of the power individuals have to change their environment.

When investors become aware of their power to take control over access to their assets and not be limited solely to being concerned about return-on-investment, their every decision is economic empowerment.

Our tax code has provided every citizen the ability to direct invest and participate in private placements. We have the tools and need only to harness the willingness to do better instead of just seeking more.

When people exercise the individual choice to promote self-empowerment with their resources, they begin to take responsibility over their life and shape the community in which they live. Your empowerment begins when you consider the question, “Who’s in control of your resources”?

Identifying those relationships to provide resources and from which to expect help will be empowering to you and them.

There are people of good intent that desire to work in unity. Remain encouraged and be willing to do the work to find them. A balance is achievable between profit seeking and making a social impact; that balance truly can be fiscally conservative and socially beneficial.

Visit Mr. Redd’s blog, Financially Speaking, at blog.ecgfs.com He may be reached at ecgservice@ecgfs.com

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ARTHUR O. EVE continued

During the 1980's, Deputy Speaker Eve passed legislation such as: access to test information; numerous laws to require affirmative action on state-funded projects; funding of the African-American Institute of the State University of New York (SUNY); and passage of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Bill.

With regard to education, Eve initiated legislative projects which are designed to

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assist economically disadvantaged minority students reach their educational objectives.

Included in these programs are the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), the Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships and Health care Professional Opportunity Scholarships.

He has also enacted one of the most progressive bills in the country to establish nurse practitioners law in New York State. Also, his Community Service Act legislation for the elderly has generated millions of dollars throughout the state for increased services to senior citizens.

Deputy Speaker Eve, served as a senior member from Western New York, and Dean of the Western New York Legislative Delegation. He was in the forefront of increased

bids NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received at The Krog Corp. Conference Room at 4 Centre Drive, Orchard Park, New York, until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

PROJECT: Beth. Steel Site – Phase I – Waterline – Welded Tube DESCRIPTION: Installation of 16” Ductile Iron waterline (approx. 1400 LF) and associated appurtenances. Includes approx. 130 LF of boring of 30”Dia. Steel casing under Railroad tracks BID DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $ 20,000.00 COST OF PLANS: $100.00/set ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Plans, instructions for bidders, bid sheets, and special provisions may be obtained Monday, March 18, 2013 through bid date, between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. EST, at Avalon, 721 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203.

Purchase of plans requires payment, by check or money order payable to “The Krog Corp.”, in the amount of $100. A refund will be made in full to the purchaser for the return of each set in good condition within seven (7) days of the bid opening date.

Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by bidder's certified check, as bid deposit, payable to the "The Krog Corp." in the amount of $20,000.00.

Attention of bidders is particularly called to the Special Instructions to the Contractor, accompanying the Contract forms, Prevailing Wage Rates to be paid under the proposed contract, and the schedules as certified for the particular contract by the Industrial Commissioner of the State of New York, Department of Labor. Required MWBE utilization goal is included.

Pre-let meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Erie County Department of Public Works Highways Conference Room 1404, 95 Franklin, 14th floor, Buffalo, NY 14202.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract and comply in all respects with Highway Law and local laws governing the awarding of the contract.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, if deemed in the best interest of The Krog Corp..

voter registration and was the Assembly's prime sponsor of the Voter Registration-By Mail Act. In 1986, he sponsored statewide hearings to focus attention on the minority dropout rate which resulted in the commissioning of the report, Dropping Out of School in New York State: The Invisible People of Color, which was prepared by the African American Institute. This was the first time that African-American, Latino, Native-American and Asian educators as well as community leaders came together to offer an analysis and solutions to this problem.

In 1993, he was the architect of the statewide Leadership Summit on the Behalf of Children of African Descent, sponsored by the Legislative Task Force on African-American Issues. This event is arguably the most successful summit in New York State history and is credited with securing $145 million for existing and new programs for youth in Governor Mario Cuomo's proposed budget.

Deputy Speaker Eve also: *sponsored legislation to increase the state's jury pool, and increase penalties for acts of violence motivated by race, color, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation, During his career of public service, many believe that Deputy Speaker Eve has done more to initiate opportunities for minorities and the economically disadvantaged in the field of educational opportunity, undergraduate and graduate education, medical degrees, pre-natal, day care and infant care than any other state legislator in the nation.

Deputy Speaker Eve is a graduate of West Virginia State University; a life member of the NAACP; founder and former Chairman of the Board of the Northern Region Black Political Caucus, and former Chairman of the New York State Chapter of the National Rainbow Coalition. He is the recipient of numerous awards and citations. Happy Birthday to a great man!

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Data Research Analyst The Institutional Advancement Development Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks a Data Research Analyst.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with significant work experience. Experience with data mining and statistics.

Preferred Qualifications: Work experience in the field of higher education or other non-profit institution. Prospect research experience.

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

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

Buffalo Challenger Woods-Beals Endowed Chair Size: (4”) x 2.5” Buffalo State, State2University of New York, seeks candidates for the full-time position of Woods-Beals Issue: 3/20Endowed Chair.

Required Qualifications: Documented national or international stature in field D/L: 3/14 related to the mission of the Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education (CEURE); distinguished scholarship; eligible for appointment as full visiting Price: $95.00 professor within an existing department at Buffalo State.

Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in educationally related field relevant to the mission of the Center for Excellence in Rural and Urban Education (CEURE).

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

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

Buffalo Challenger Size: 2 (4”) x 2.5” Issue: 3/13 D/L: 3/7 Price: $95.00

The following positions are available in various departments and locations of Erie Community College: Chief Accountant Technical Assistant PT – Placement Testing

For more information or to apply to the positions above go to: https://jobs.ecc.edu Erie Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, members of minority groups, persons with disabilities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Catholic Charities has an excellent professional development opportunity available for the following: SOCIAL WORKER Social Worker position in our Buffalo office. Case Management & Outreach for Rental Housing Program. MSW preferred with traditional hours & NYS driver’s license & transportation required. For a full description of responsibilities & requirements visit our website at www.ccwny.org Refer to Job #201319 when applying to: Catholic Charities, 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209. Attn: HR. EOE/M/F

Full-Time Minister of Music needed to administer and implement True Bethel Baptist Church music programs including Children, Youth and Adult Choirs/ Praise Teams. Coordinate music for Bible Study and 4 worship services, special events including weddings/ funerals. Requirements: A degree in music or comparable training/experience as an organist/choirmaster, administrative/organization skills, ability to problem solve a must. Submit your resume to lgamblin@ truebethel.com.

Substitute Teacher. The Aloma D Johnson Fruit Belt Community 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. Submit resumes no later than April 26, 2013 to Search Committee, ADJFBCCS, 833 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 142031207 or email ddarby@ fruitbeltcharter.org.

Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant: The Aloma D Johnson Fruit Belt Community Charter School is seeking applicants for the position as Teacher Aide or Teacher Assistant. The successful candidate will possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate Degree is preferred. Submit resumes no later than April 26, 2013 to Search Committee, ADJFBCCS, 833 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 142031207 or email ddarby@fruitbeltcharter.org.

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Construction Career Fair: noon – 2 p.m., Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center; For more info contact Masten District Councilmember Demone Smith at 851-5145 .

Health Hair Care Mixology Class: $12 & $10 w/coupon, 70 Harvard Place CAO, 5:30-7:30 p.m. sponsored by the Health and Healing Circle; for info text 218-0373 or health2healing@gmail.com

Buffalo United Charter School Open House: 9-10a.m.; enrollment info meeting 4-5 p.m.; 325 Manhattan Ave; 517-487-9320 or 517862-1805.

Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Cen ter, 163 Kerns; 5-8 p.m.; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front.

1-11-17-22-27 5-7-18-21-26 National Alliance for the Mental Ill (NAMI) Family Support Group Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. 226-6264 for info.

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AIDA The Musical: Performed by Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 7 p.m., 450 Masten Ave; adults & children $6; senior citizens $3. 816-4220.

Dr. Lydia T. Wright School Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle: 4 p.m. presale tickets $5 or $7 at the door.

FRIDAY MARCH 22 AIDA The Musical: Performed by Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 7 p.m., 450 Masten Ave; adults & children $6; senior citizens $3. 816-4220.

FRIENDS TO THE ELDERLY WEEKLY FISH FRY: Noon – 6:30 p.m. every Friday, Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica St.; Haddock or Catfish, 2 sides and 1 desert $10; 812-2885 to order; eat in or take out, walk-in orders accepted.

Praise Party: 6:30 p.m., True Bethel Baptist church, 907 E. Ferry St.; callWUFo Radio at 834-1080 for more info.

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Community African dance/Drum Classes: every Saturday; 4 p.m. drum ; 5 p.m. dance; 884-2013.

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AIDA The Musical: Performed by Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 2 p.m., 450 Masten Ave; adults & children $6; senior citizens $3. 816-4220.

Prisoners Are People Too Forum: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parent: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls; www.prp2.org or karima@ prisonersare peopletoo.org for information.

Eva Doyle’s Roses for Outstanding Women Awards Program: 2:30 p.m., Central Downtown Library; free and open to the public, 8476010 or 507-5280.

Sister To Sister 2013: 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Buffalo state College, 1300 Elmwood Ave, Bulger Communications Bldg; free for girls ages 11-17 for more info or to register go to http://sister2sistgerbuffalo.org Janet Reed to be Honored: Artspace Gallery, 1219 Mai St. 6-10 p.m.; admission $10 Jazz Vesper Concert: St. Luke AME Zion Church w/Charles Reedy Quintet from Colored Musicians Club; 4 p.m., 314 E. Ferry @ Lonsdale; tickets $15/$10 w/student ID; 883-0961 for tickets and reservations.

Employment and Education Fair for Veterans: VA, 3495 Bailey Ave, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; 862-8753 for info.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 27 Dorie Miller Rifle & Pistol Club Meeting: 6 p.m., Merriweather Library; Jefferson @ Utica.

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