2 INSIDE ROCHESTER RCTV-15 Throws Open around town Its Doors On June 2, In Celebration Of Black Music Month On Saturday, June 2 from 2 to 5 PM, Rochester Community Television (RCTV15) is throwing open its doors in celebration of Black Music Month. This year marks RCTV’s Fourth Annual Black Music Month Celebration commemorating the proclamation President George Bush made on May 31, 2002 naming June as Black Music Month. The proclamation recognized the enormous contributions African-American musicians, singers, and composers have made to music and culture in the United States. Attendees will get a “behind the scenes” look at the process of live broadcasting as musicians performing a variety of music with roots in black culture – gospel, jazz and hip hop - are filmed in the studio of Rochester Community Television and the performances are shared real-time with RCTV15 viewers across 65,000+ homes in metro Rochester. At this year’s celebration, in addition to having crafts available for children to do, one the City of Rochester’s Recreation on the Move Mobile Recreation units will be onsite to provide sports, games and fun, physical activities for families. Local non-profit organizations will exhibit, sharing information on health-related topics. Rochester Community Television will also present its Second Annual Black Achievement Music Award (BAMA), to be given to a local musician who demonstrates both musical excellence and valued community contributions. This FREE community celebration will be held at RCTV15 located at 21 Gorham Street in Rochester, NY. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The full musical line up will be listed at www. RCTV15.org. Pictured: Timothy Mitchum, RCTV’s 2011 Black Achievement Award winner. Photo C. White Llewellyn Rochester Community Television, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-oriented public access television station. Its mission is to provide a noncommercial “green space” that promotes community development and strengthens democracy. RCTV15 gives all
*Charlie Murphy’s Acid Trip Tour, Thursday June 28, with Faizon Love/Feeze Lu, 7:30 Auditorium Theatre, downtown Rochester. Tickets @ Mad Flavors, 185 Lyell Ave Rochester and Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry Buffalo; Ticketmaster.com 1.800.745.3000
*Title 1 Parent Conference and Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., East High School; featured speaker Otha Thornton president-elect National PTA. *Open House: Rural/Metro Medical Services, 811 West Ave; May20, 1-4 p.m.
Timothy Mitchum, RCTV’s 2011 Black Achievement Award winner. Photo C. White Llewellyn
City of Rochester residents a forum, the expertise and the technology for the free expression of ideas. -Timothy MitchumTimothy Mitchum, was born July 26, 1992. Last year’s Black Achievent awardee, he began his career at age four when he performed in a modeling convention in Buffalo, NY. At age seven, his performance of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” at his school’s annual talent show launched a career of music, dance and modeling. After winning Best Child Vocal” and second place for “Best Child Actor” from among thousands of contestants in the 2003 AMTC Talent Convention, Timothy had the opportunity to audition for the national Broadway tour of Disney’s The Lion King. He was selected to play the role of the young Simba. Timothy also has a number of media appearances to his credit, including the films Across the Universe, August Rush and episodes of the television program Law and Order CI as well as on Conviction and other television programs. Recent career highlights include singing “Let It Be” alongside Carol Woods at the 2008 Grammy Awards, playing harmonica with his musical idol, Stevie Wonder, and appearing on “The Ellen Degeneres Show.” In 2009, he performed at The Noble Awards, an awards show for celebrity charities. Timothy Mitchum is a singer-songwriter who plays
*”Healing The Wounds” Conference, May 16-18 at 7:15 p.m. (Thursday & Friday will be a Noon day Service); Sunday May 20 at 10 a.m.; Auditorium, 875 E. Main St.
Zion Hill 30th Anniversary Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary May 17-20. The schedule includes: Thursday, May 17 Reception at 7 p.m. in Over flow; Friday, May 18, a gospel concert featuring Edwin Hawkins and the Zion Hill Mass Choir and other local aat 7 p.m.; Saturday the anniversary Gala in the Rochester Plaza Hotel at 6:30 p.m. Donation $45 and the Close Out Celebration on Sunday, May 20 at 4 p.m. featuring Rev. McCarroll of Tennessee as the guest speaker. Rev. Dr. Richard Douglass is host pastor. piano and chromatic harmonica. Timothy graduated from Rochester’s School of The Arts with a double major. He hopes for a successful career as a recording artist and actor.
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*5th Annual Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers Health Symposium: Focus on Aging and Dementia in the African American Community, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, Monroe Community Hospital Brass Chandelier room, 435 East Henrietta Rd., Rochester, FREE; keynote Speakers And Panel Discussion; Free Continental Breakfast and light lunch. Transportation is available; 802-5328, Ralph H. Richards for more information. *African American Genealogy Conference “My Family Tree” : Friday June 1, 6-8:30 p.m. & Sat. June 2 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Wilson Academy, 200 Genesee Street; presented by Maafa Celebration Committee & Akwaaba and Community Residents; Conference Fees: Seniors (60 & over) $10; Adults $15, adult couples $20,families $25; contact Diane Sheffield @ 585-3133685 for info. *Frances Dances Presents “Rolling In The Dance” Concert, Saturday, June 2, Tango Café Dance Studio, 389 Gregory St. (@ Cayuga), 2 p.m., $5; for info (585) 249-0354 or email franceshare@yahoo.com *Genesee Crossroads District Boy Scouts of America Troop 46 and Pack 46 on going recruitment every Tuesday at 6 p.m., Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams Street; call Cherly Lattimore for more info at 585-232-6742.
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*Final Program to feature LIVE JAZZ by Culture Clash: Fri., May 18, 7pm performance by Dr. Atkin’s band, Culture Clash. Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Ave. Rochester, (585) 563-2145 Sat., June 2. The Borinquen Dance Theatre’s 31st Anniversary Celebration. Featuring Faces of El Caribe Caribbean Fusion. 5:30pm Reception and Silent Auction; 7pm Dance Performance.
*Magnificent Africa: The Magnificent Africa exhibit is now on display at the Baobab Cultural Center, 728 University Avenue, Rochester. Displayed through May, 2012. Terry Chaka is gallery manager. For more information (585)563-2145. Rochester Museum & Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium, 637 East Ave. Benefits children and youth programs. Tickets: Borinquendance.org
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WNY AREA BRIEFS Elmore Appointed to ECC Board of Trustees
BMHA Resumes Demolition of Kensington Heights Work began recently on the former Kensington Heights apartments demolition, following a plan the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That plan calls for affixing double-ply polyurethane to the outside of all building openings and maintaining them in perfect condition; remediating all asbestos-containing materials; cleaning contaminated soil; abating asbestos materials in the buildings and demolishing the abated buildings. “We are pleased to again be moving forward on this project with our partners, the EPA and the New York State Labor Department,” said Dawn E. Sanders, BMHA executive director. “We are aiming to demolish the first two fully remediated buildings starting this summer.”
Attention Former Bethel Head Start Students Bethel Head Start is offering scholarships to students will be college freshman and those entering 9th grade this fall. If you attended a Bethel Head Start program, you could be eligible to receive scholarship money for fall 2012. Applications are available in many Buffalo Public School guidance offices and at the Bethel Head Start office located at 1461 Main Street, Buffalo 14209. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2012.
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John Elmore has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Erie Community College by Gov. Cuomo for a term to expire June 30, 2018. Attorney Elmore serves as special trial counsel and managing attorney of the Law Firm Brown Chiari in the Buffalo office. Elmore handles serious personal injury matters and criminal defense. With over 27 years of trial experience in New York State and federal courts, he is a former New York State Trooper, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and New York State Assistant Attorney General. He is a former chairperson of the New York State Attorney Grievance Committee, where he oversaw attorney disciplinary proceedings in the eight most western counties of the State of New York. In 2011, attorney Elmore was appointed by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to serve on two judicial screening committees. He serves as chairperson of the 4th Department Judicial Screening Committee and serves on the Statewide Judicial Screening Committee. Mr. Elmore is a Deacon of the Elim Christian Fellowship Church. A life member of the NAACP and a board member of the Erie Community College Foundation, he is the recipient of numerous awards. He is the author of “Fighting for Your Life: The African American Survival Guide,” which addresses the issues of young people and the criminal justice system. Mr. Elmore is listed in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 editions of Super Lawyers-Rising Stars in the category plaintiffs’ personal injury and has received an AV ® Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell, the preeminent level of professional excellence.
Council Members Smith & Pastor Pridgen To Hold Community Meeting In Response To MLK Park Shooting
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ajority Leader and Masten District Council Member Demone A. Smith and Ellicott Council Member and Pastor Darius G. Pridgen of True Bethel Baptist Church will meet with the community to discuss the shooting that occurred Saturday in Martin Luther King Park which left five people wounded, one critically. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park At press time the gunman who opened fire on the people at around 8:30 p.m., is still at large. Leaders and community residents have expressed outrage over the brazen and cowardly act. The gunman reportedly walked up to Shelter No. 4 where a birthday party was going on and opened fire with a semi-automatic handgun. Fifty or 60 people were present, including children. He is described as being about 5 foot 11 inches, 180 pounds and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and light colored jeans. No motive has yet been established. If anyone with information regarding the shooting please call or text the confidential Tip-CALL line at 847-2255.
Community and Faith Leaders Hold 99% Spring Direct Action Confronting Corporations Buffalo, NY—A coalition of community and faith leaders joined a nationwide effort to hold corporations accountable with an action and press conference at the National Fuel Gas headquarters at in Williamsville last Saturday. Following the 99% Spring trainings and actions that have trained over 100,000 people in non-violent direct action principles across the country and confronted corporate power at shareholder meetings, hundreds of local grassroots leaders, workers, and community and faith leaders held multiple actions National Fuel and Verizon, corporations in Buffalo that are part of the 1% richest and most unaccountable companies. “As people of faith and community leaders, we are troubled by the anti-community and anti-worker decisions of corporations like Verizon and National Fuel,” said Reverend Merle Showers, a minister at Niagara Frontier City Ministries. “If these companies are to remain fixtures in our communities, they must be good
Dorie Miller Pistol & Gun Club The Dorie Miller Pistol & Gun Club will meet on Wednesday, May 23 at the Merriweather Library. Featured will be a book Discussion on “Negroes With Guns” by Robert F. Williams. For more information call: 716844-8831
corporate citizens and put people first instead of putting profits over people.” During a demonstration at National Fuel’s headquarters in Williamsville, four area ministers joined with the twelve organizations that comprise the National Fuel Accountability Coalition to call for a community dialogue about the company’s practices that heighten the crisis of heating costs in neighborhoods across WNY by misallocating customer funded conservation monies. “National Fuel CEO David Smith has demonstrated time and again that he believes he has no accountability to the community,” said Reverend John Long, a retired minister with First Presbyterian Church. “It is long past time for David Smith to do the right thing and meet with the community.”
The Coalition is asking for a community partnership with the publicly regulated utility company around three main points: The reform and implementation of the publicly funded conservation incentive program; continued investment in weatherization for people who can’t afford gas bills; rethinking the model of a publicly regulated utility company to ensure that the structure puts people first. -VerizonThe Coalition also highlighted Verizon’s refusal to negotiate a fair contract with its union workforce and the company’s push to outsource jobs overseas, and cut employee healthcare, retirement, and disability benefits, despite making more than $19 billion in profits and paying its top executives $283 million over the past four years. Continued Page 11
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Columnist to Lecture on Juneteenth Columnist and Historian Eva M. Doyle will lecture on the history of Juneteenth on Saturday, May 19 from 3- 5 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather library located at 1324 Jefferson avenue. Scenes from past Juneteenth celebrations will be shown during the program. The winners of the Juneteenth essay contest will also be recognized. Mrs. Doyle would like to encourage parents and guardians to bring the youth Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For info 847-6010 or 533-9547.
Vendor Registration Juneteenth Festival, Inc. is now accepting applications forthe 37th annual Juneteenth 2012 (June 16 and 17). Applications received after May 13 may be accepted at the sole discretion of Juneteenth Festival, Inc. All applications are subject to approval by the Concessions Committee. Also note that Juneteenth Festival, Inc. retains exclusive rights to the sale of sno-cones and french fries.For more information call 891-8801 or email www.juneteenthofbuffalo.com
Ziyadah H. Uqdah is Concessions Chairperson Parade Registration Paade registration fee of $50.00 for each group participating and application must be received No later than May 16.Rhonda Turner is Parade Chairperson. For application and more iformation call (716) 891-8801 or email www.juneteenthofbuffalo.com
Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed in the following areas for Juneteenth 2012. • Juneteenth Parade• Health Pavilion • Holistic Health • Children’s Activity Tent• Youth Activities• Book Sharing • Entertainment Stage• Heritage Tent• Arts & Culture Stage• Hosts for Juneteenth Sankofa Days• Juneteenth Street Team. Please call (716) 891-8801.
4 National/International NEWS Muslims Condem Sharpton,LeadersSupport Racist Red Velvet Cake Protested! Kenyan Obama’s Support of Same Obama on Gay Marriage
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A red velvet cake that depicted a nude African woman, and was rigged to have the cake’s creator scream as slices were made into the edible sculpture, during a ceremony at the Stockholm’s Moderna Museet, Museum of Modern Art, last month. UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com) - “There is nothing funny about oppression!” chanted New Black Panther Party members gathered in front of the Swedish Mission to the United Nations for a recent demonstration. The group was protesting the actions and attitude of Swedish Minister of Culture Lena Adelsohn-Liljeroth while cutting into a red velvet cake that depicted a nude African woman, and was rigged to have the cake’s creator scream as slices were made into the edible sculpture, during a ceremony at the Stockholm’s Moderna Museet, Museum of Modern Art, last month. “We are here today to condemn. This is art at its worst; there must be an outcry against this type of racist imagery,” declared Zayid Muhammad of the New Black Panther Party’s National Ministry of Culture, standing outside the Swedish mission. The cake was a rendition of “a ‘Sambo-ized’ African woman, with exaggerated lips teeth and eyes like the age-old racist caricaturing of African people,” said Mr. Muhammad. Afro-Swede Makode Aj Linde defended the work as “artistic choice,” saying those who criticize the cake aren’t familiar with his work. With April 15 marking World Art Day in Sweden, and a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Swedish Artists Organization, Mr. Linde’s cake was supposed to represent artistic freedom, the right to offend; and a condemnation of female genital mutilation.
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Kenyan Muslim leaders from the coast region have condemned President Barack Obama’s support of same sex marriages, says “Daily Nation.” Speaking to the “Daily Nation” in Mombasa, Council of Imams and Preachers Organising Secretary Sheikh Mohammed Khalifa accused President Obama of playing god by legalizing what “God Himself objects.” “Simply because he has risen to be the President of a super power does not mean he can now start acting as God. He is nothing in the eyes of God and his plans will not succeed just like those who preceded him in such plans,” said Sheikh Khalifa. He further accused the Kenya Human Rights Commission of propagating western values at the expense of religion by propagating for same sex marriages and abortion. “God created man and woman so that we can procreate. How come we now want to behave worse than dogs who do not go for their own gender but know the difference between the two?” asked Sheikh Khalifa.
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Coke oven emissions from Bethlehem Steel, Donner Hanna and other Western New York coke oven facilities are a potent cause of lung cancer and other cancers. If you or a family member is suffering from or died as a result of a cancer from work on coke oven batteries, you may be able to file a legal claim against the manufacturers of coke ovens and collect significant financial compensation.
(New York, NY) –Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network, along with Julian Bond, Chairman Emeritus of NAACP, Melanie Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition for Black Civic Engagement, and Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Icon and President Emeritus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, released an open letter embracing President Obama’s position on equality for gay and lesbian individuals in this country. This followed several calls between faith and civil rights leaders organized by Rev. Al Sharpton and NAN to encourage a civil debate on this issue and to encourage all individuals to keep all issues of import to our communities in mind in the days ahead. Excerpts follow: “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’ As leaders in today’s Civil Rights Movement, we stand behind the President Obama’s belief that same sex couples should be allowed to join in civil marriages. We also affirm that individuals may hold different views on this issue but still work together towards our common goals: fair housing and equitable education, affordable health care and eradicating poverty, all issues of deep and abiding concern for our communities. “President Obama stated his view that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. This is a view that we concur with, because as civil rights leaders we cannot fight to gain rights for some and not for all.”
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BLACKAGENDA REPORT New York Stop-and-Frisk Trial Ends in Convictions After a 5-day trial, 20 activists were convicted of disorderly conduct charges in a protest at a Harlem police precinct, last October. “This was a political showcase, in which not only stopand-frisk was on trial, but our First Amendment rights,” said defendant Nellie Bailey, of Occupy Harlem. “Mass incarceration plus silence equals genocide,” said Carl Dix, co-organizer of Stop Stop-and-Frisk, along with activist Dr. Cornel West. “We are simply trying to minimize the suffering of these young people out there,” said Dr. West. Among those who spoke at a press conference outside the courthouse were: Rev. Stephen Phelps, Riverside Church, Rev. Earl Kooperkamp, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Harlem, John Hector, Jamal Mims, Randy Credico, Jose LaSalle, Elaine Brower, and Sade Adona.
Welfare Drug Testing is Part of War Against Poor
Mandatory drug testing for public assistance recipients “has everything to do with an ongoing war against the poor in this country,” said Sara Totonchi, executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, in Atlanta. The Center is preparing potential legal action to thwart Georgia from imposing the tests, which courts have ruled unconstitutional. “Georgia politicians know that the way to win elections is to throw around this red meat, rhetoric-filled legislation,” said Totonchi. “Two years ago, the target was immigrant NATO to Plan More War in Chicago This week’s NATO summit meeting, in Chicago, “will be full of aggressive activities: plans for energy wars around the world, new decisions about how the U.S will maintain hegemony in the oil-rich Middle East and Afghanistan,” said Chris Gavreau, spokesperson for UNAC, the United National Anti-War Coalition. Thousands of demonstrators are expected to converge on the city.
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“We know him as a war president, we know him as an anticivil liberties president, we know him as an austerity president – that’s the record,” said Dr. Tony Monteiro, professor of African American Studies at Temple University, in Philadelphia, speaking of Barack Obama. “The same goes for Mitt Romney.”
Trayvon Martin Update Defense Has Discovery in Trayvon Martin Case MIAMI — George Zimmerman’s attorney is examining 67 compact discs and a list of witness statements in the Trayvon Martin case. Attorney Mark O’Mara announced Monday evening on the legal defense site he created for Zimmerman that he and his team have received discovery regarding the case. The package also includes 911 calls, non-emergency calls, photos, video, medical records and numerous hardcopy documents, including the state’s discovery exhibit and demand for reciprocal discovery. O’Mara said on the site that it would be “inappropriate” for them to issue an immediate comment on “particular pieces of evidence.”
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Progress is Being Made”: Next Public Need A Health Boost? Try These Herbs Meeting June 13 By Samuel A. Herbert The Coalition to save Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park held a public meeting April 17 at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library to update the community to “what is going on” with the current renovations. With the second phase of the construction project presently taking place in the park wading pool and Juneteenth right around the proverbial corner, the Coalition reached out to all the powers that be and invited them to attend the meeting to update the community as to the progress currently taking place. Attending the meeting was Mayor Brown, Commissioner of Public Works Steve Stepniak, Masten Councilmember Demone Smith, Deputy Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood, Andrew Rabb, Buffalo Parks and Recreation, Director of Strategic Initiatives Buffalo Olmsted Parks Otis Glover and Mark Mistretta of the Wendel Design Group. They were ready to answer all questions from the community. The only group that was invited but did not come was the general contractor who is actually doing the work (ManO-Tree). Questions and concerns from the community were heard. Some expressed whether or not the work at the wading pool would be completed in time for the Juneteenth Festival and Father’s Day weekHerbert end. Another issue raised was the issue of the number of Africans Americans and people of color working on the project site in the wading pool. We now know that there are two Black males out of seven men on the job. Overall the meeting went very well. Mayor Brown spoke on what part of the project can be accelerated and said that he will do all he can to help in the acceleration. I explained to everyone that there are parts leading up to Juneteenth weekend that can be ready as a back drop so people can see something positive (water) as we move forward to the completion date of July 1. Other issues that came up was the need for signs to be put up in and around the park urging park users to keep dogs under control and to clean up after them; and not using the park as a parking lot, (stay off the grass with your cars!) Trust me when I tell you, you will be ticketed this summer. Other concerns were the bees and what could be done about them. It was explained that during a certain time of year and the type of trees that are planted in the park, some being 100 year’s old, is the reason why we have that problem during the summer months. But they’re working on spraying. One more thing that came up was what time the work on the pool is being done. People in the community made comments such as, “What’s going on? When I drive by late afternoon and at night I don’t see anyone working?” The answer: They work 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the wading pool. Today the pressure is on the city of Buffalo and Mayor Brown to produce by accelerating its completion and having it done right. Since the April 17 meeting, I was told by the foremen that I will no longer be invited to the meetings and to stay off the construction site. Some of the workers are mad at me because I came down on them for not showing to the meeting . I have attended these meetings from day one of the first phase, always conducting myself in a respectable manner and understood what was being said and the work being done. I want to be back at those meetings. The community needs the Coalition to Save Martin Continued Page 11
Garlic: The pungent and popular bulb is particularly heartfriendly: In several studies, patients with arteriosclerosis who took garlic significantly reduced the plaque in their arteries. Garlic slightly lowers LDL or bad cho¬lesterol and raises HDL, the good type. It also lowers blood pressure and reduces the potential for a stroke, because less plaque means there’s less possibility that pieces will break off from the artery walls and lodge in the brain or heart. Ginger: As a natural anti-nausea remedy, this flavorful root has few equals. Most of the research shows it to be effective against morning sickness and post-chemotherapy nausea and in several studies it fared even better than Dramamine in preventing motion sickness. Oregano: Studies show that oregano oil works to fight infections, thanks to two powerful compounds in the plant, thymol and carvacrol. Oregano can be helpful for traveler’s diarrhea and giardiasisis, but it’s used primarily for upper respiratory infections. Its best for short-term, low-grade problems like coughs and colds, but if you don’t feel better after several days, or you develop a high fever, you should definitely see a physician, who may need to prescribe antibiotics. Sage: Sage has long been thought of in traditional herbal medicine as a brain booster. Research is adding credibility to this age-old use. In a small British study of healthy adults, participants who took Spanish sage oil capsules consistently performed better on a word-recall test than those in a control group. A compound in the plant seems to inhibit the same enzyme that’s targeted by drugs used to treat memory loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (though no one’s yet studied the effect of the herb on actual Alzheimer’s patients). Sage is also a classic remedy for sore throats because of its antiseptic action.
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Observance Set In observance of HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, The MOCHA Center will join its bio-medical research partner on the Be The Generation Bridge Grant, The Rochester Victory Alliance, to present “Vaccine Awareness Day at Cathode Ray Nightclub” on Thursday, May 17 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Cathode Ray, 25 Allen Street. The MOCHA Center is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to improve health and wellness in communities of color with an emphasis on LGBTQ programming, services, and intervention. May 18 is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day to recognize the contributions of thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, scientists, and governments who are committed to working together to find an HIV vaccine. Results of a recent vaccine trial and related follow-up studies have provided a promising way forward in the search for an HIV vaccine. In addition, other biomedical HIV prevention strategies such as microbicides, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and treatment as prevention have also shown great promise. While no single prevention strategy will end HIV/AIDS, HVAD underscores the importance of developing a safe and effective vaccine – our best hope to ending the epidemic. As the scientific community forges ahead in pursuit of an HIV vaccine, a variety of prevention approaches, treatment of those who are already infected, as well as community support and engagement remain essential to controlling the virus. For more information about local HIV Vaccine research please contact The Rochester Victory Alliance at 585.756.2329 or visit www.rochestervictoryalliance.org. For more information on local HIV Vaccine Awareness Day events or The MOCHA Center, contact Thaddeus Price, Acting Executive Director at The MOCHA Center, 585-420-1400 x24 or visit www.mochacenter.org. For more information about HIV vaccine research and other biomedical HIV prevention strategies, how you can support these efforts, and the ongoing commitment of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), visit www. bethegeneration.nih.gov.
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ChallengerCN.com 6 FAITH BASED Baptist Minister’s Conference City-Wide Revival Features Guest Preacher, Visionary Leader Dr. Stanley T. Hilliard
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he Baptist Minister’s Conference of Buffalo & Vacinity is hosting a City Wide Revival now thru May 18 at 6:30 p.m. nightly at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 601 E. Delavan Avenue. Dr. William Gillison is host pastor. Rev. Dr. Ivery Daniels is th president of the Conference. The City Wide Male Chours, Combined Choir, and Youth
and young Adult Choir under the direction of Sis. Bessie Patterson leads the conference in praise nightly. All are invited to attend! -Dr. HilliardDr. Hilliard is President of the Lincoln Southern District Congress of Christian Education; Vice-President of the Houston Metropolitan Baptist Minister’s Conference; Dean
of the B. M. & E. State Congress of Christian Education; State of Texas Representative for the World Baptist Center Church Development Office of Nashville, Tennessee; and Faculty Member of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education (Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.). Since September of 1993, Dr. Hillard has been the pastor of
the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. He has been preaching the Gospel since March of 1983. He is a native of New Boston, Texas and pastured there for 10 Rev. Dr. Gillison years.
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Mother’s & Daughter’s Day Tea The Women’s Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church, 26 Brunswick Blvd. will be sponsoring their Bi-Annual Mother’s/Daughter’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 2:00-4:00 pm. The afternoon is designed for mothers and daughters to enjoy a few hours of fun and relaxation together. Donation is $15. For tickets call the church office (716) 885-1108.
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Women’s Day at New Hope Baptist Women's Day will be observed at the New Hope Baptist of Niagara Falls, NY on Sunday, May 20. Mrs. Dorothy Kelley, the First Lady of the church, will be the 10:15 a.m. worship speaker. The church is located at 1122 Buffalo Avenue. Rev. Harvey L. Kelley, Pastor. Mrs. Jaime Hargrove of Buffalo, NY, will be afternoon speaker at the 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Hargrove is an Adjunct Professor of Business OMA at ECC and a GED Instructor in Buffalo Public School's Adult Education Division. Mrs. Hargrove is a member of the Greater Hope Baptist Church. Theme: "Women Rooted and Built Up in Jesus Christ: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" - Colossians 2: 6, 7. For additional information, contact the church at 716/282-8118.
Pastor Swain’s 6th Pastoral Anniversary The community is invited to attend Pastor Rosetta Swains (of Enter In Ministries Full Gospel Baptist Church) 6th Pastoral Anniversary Guest Speaker Series:
Book Signing Event @ the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, on Thursday May 17th 2012, 12noon-2pm and 5:30pm-7:30pm for “The Prosperity Gospel” by the Rev. Dr. Jeffery Bowens- Pastor of the Love Alive Fellowship Church, All are Welcome. For More Information: (716)5414689.
Revival A Back To The Old Landmark Revival with Dr. Anita Williams will be held May 23, 24, 25 at 7 p.m. nightly at Old Path Holiness Church, 3328 Church Street Niagara Falls.
Male Chorus of St. John Host “Deacons Who Love to Sing”
On Sunday, May 20 at 4 p.m. the Male Chorus of St. John Baptist Church will host “Deacons Who Love to Sing” in concert, featuring Carl Hunley, Daryl Saxon and other Deacons from the WNY area churches. Minister Michael Chapman is pastor.
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Lillie M. Humes Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning May 19 at St John’s Baptist Church 184 Goodell St., wake beginning at 10 AM and services at 11.
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istinguished hair stylist, beauty salon owner and church leader Lillie M. Humes died Thursday May 10 in Los Angeles at the age of 83 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Mrs. Humes left her family’s farm in North Carolina at the age of 18 to chase her dream. First in New York City to study fashion and then on to Buffalo, NY where she established Humes’ Styles in Beauty in 1962, a prominent business in the community, with her newlywed Emanuel Humes, Sr. Together they also worked to establish churches throughout Western New York, having met in a small Church of God of Prophecy in Harlem, Lillie and Emanuel Mrs. Humes was known for her distinctive style as a hair stylist and entrepreneur. Humes Styles in Beauty on Jefferson Avenue was an essential stop for local and national celebrities and loyal clients in the community. Known also for her beautiful singing voice, she became lead vocalist with the popular gospel group the Melvin Sisters at an early age. Performing with her sisters Reva and Jessie, they enjoyed a nationwide ministry. Her soulful renditions continued to move congregations throughout her life until Parkinson’s stilled her voice. Lillie May Melvin was born in Grove Township, Harnett County, North Carolina on October 26, 1928; to Elizabeth Shaw and Archie Melvin. Archie was a farmer. Their life was hard, the Melvin farm included hundreds of acres of tobacco, but Lillie May always seemed to find the joy in her chores, making a game of plowing the fields with her favorite horses or even culling chickens. She sang in the choir at William Penn High School in High Point (where classmate John Coltrane was in the band). Upon graduation she was off to New York City. Working as a seamstress in the garment district was not exactly what she dreamed of but she still got to sing in the choir on Sundays and soon attracted a young ex-gang leader from Harlem. Despite his skills as a Golden Gloves boxer he had
no defense for her charms. Emanuel and Lillie Humes were married in Buffalo on Valentines Day 1951. Along with Humes Styles in Beauty they established Humes Construction and Man-Lil Management, a development company that played a role in the Buffalo’s eastside urban renewal. Mrs. Humes was President of the Urban League Guild, President UMP #42 Hair Dressers Association, member of Jack & Jill of America and NAACP. Most importantly she lived her Christian faith with her quiet and personal demonstration of love to people who were commonly forgotten. She retired from her beloved salon at the too-early age of 52 when Parkinson’s would not allow her to do what she loved. For the over 30 years she battled the disease she never voiced a complaint and never questioned her God; she simply continued to lift the spirits of those fortunate enough to know her with her quiet dignity and soft sweet voice. Mrs. Humes companion of fifty-eight years, Emanuel Humes, Sr. died in 2009. She is survived by four daughters, Theresa Jordan, Belinda Mullen, Dyan Nispel (Marcus Nispel), and Denisha Humes; three sons, Emanuel Jr., Lemuel and James Humes; four brothers, Archie, George, Charles, and Michael Melvin; and sister Loretta Melvin also eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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on stage *Madea Gets A Job: Starring Tyler Perry, First Niagara Center, Thursday, May 17, 7:30 pm. Tickets on sale at the Box Office; Charge by phone at 888-223-6000; www.tickets.com or www.tylerperry.com
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MSOM prepares to host Conductor of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra Amadi Azikiwe Muhammad School of Music’s (MSOM) Voice of My Heart Recital Series is preparing for a monumental performance featuring conductor of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra Amadi Azikiwe. The MSOM Honors Recital will be held June 9 at 7 pm and June 10 at 3 pm, at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, on the Buffalo State College Campus. The program will feature guest conductor Amadi Azikiwe leading the MSOM Chamber Orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1. The program will also feature outstanding students from MSOM’s Maestro’s Studio, and MSOM Founder and Director Henri L. Muhammad in his debut performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto. Tickets are $50 VIP and $20 General Admission, and can be purchased online and at Muhammad School of Music, 617 Main Street, Suite 105, in downtown Buffalo. For more information, group packages, or to become a recital sponsor call (716)881-5088; (716)5705064; via email: info@muhammadschoolofmusic. net or visit www.muhammadschoolofmusic.net. Amadi Azikiwe is a world renown violist, chamber musician, and conductor of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra. He also is viola faculty at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Harlem Symphony Orchestra is one of Amadi Azikiwe the nation’s unique classical music ensembles that features not only musical works by black classical composers, but is made up of talented black classical musicians from around the country. Henri L. Muhammad is a member of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with them at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. In welcoming Amadi to Buffalo and MSOM he said “I am so trilled that my long time friend and fellow musician will be joining us for what will prove to be a night of classical music excellence!”
Love Supreme School of Music Recital The Love Supreme School of Music Summer Recital will be held Saturday June 2, at 3pm, Durham Memorial Community Center, 200 East Eagle Street. Reverend George C. Woodruff is Pastor of Durham Memorial AME Zion Church, donation is $10. For more info Pappy Martin 228-5307.
*Anchor Bar, each Friday night @ 9PM The Jazz Example; Darryl Washington on drums; Greg Piontek on bass; Doug Gaston on Piano, Band Leader Bilal Abdullah on Tenor Sax; and vocalist Lady Lita. The Play: “Three Sistahs”: May 4-27, on Stage @ Paul Robeson Theatre, Sunday, May 13 @ 6 p.m., Soul Food Dinner @ 4 p.m.; $45 per person; $25 children 4-12; Featuring Voices Of Mary Craig, Annette Christian, Falisha Young. 884-2013 for tiackets and more information. *Jewish Repertory Theatre presents Driving Miss Daisy, now thru May 27, starring Sheila McCarthy, Laverne Clay & Stan Klimecko; 888718-4253 for tickets and info www. jewishrepertorytheatre.com *Saturday, June 9th Diaab Entertainment Presents Lalah Hathaway 7:30 pm & 10 pm Shows. $45 Advance | $49 Day of Show Tickets on sale at Walmart, Doris Records, & The Tralf Box Office. Charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000 716-852-2860 “Her name is legendary. Her music is timeless. Her lyrics touch you at the core. Her voice possesses rich warmth that soothes your ears and holds you close.” *Ujima Presents: The Scavenger’s Daughter written and directed by Gary Earl Ross May 4 – 27 TheaterLoft • 545 Elmwood Ave. Thurs., Fri., Sat. @ 8pm • Sun. @ 6pm • $25 general • $20 seniors • $15 students SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ELDER CARE WORKERS - $20 Reservations call Box Office 883-0380 • Subscriptions & Group rates call Administration 883-4232 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.ujimatheatre.org OR http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/244270
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The Family Resource Center, 347 E. Ferry St. is looking for musicians to play in jazz ensemble. Call Bilal Abdullah at 783-314.
*Buffalo’s Best Tribute Concert of the Year featuring Oscar Alston’s 15 Piece Orchestra performing live, the music of Curtis Mayfield, New Birth, War, Sunday, May 27, The New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave. Showtime 7 p.m.; tickets $25. *Charlie Murphy’s Acid Trip Tour, Thursday June 28, with Faizon Love/ Feeze Lu, 7:30 Auditorium Theatre, downtown Rochester. Tickets @ Mad Flavors, 185 Lyell Ave Rochester and Doris Records, 286 E. Ferry Buffalo; Ticketmaster.com 1.800.745.3000 *Talib Kweli, Thursday, May 31, The Tralf.
9 Colored Musicians Club Seeks Volunteers The Colored Musicians Club is looking for people interested to volunteer as Docents (knowledgable guides)For the Colored Musicians Club Museum, 145 Broadway Buffalo New York You Will be required to submit an application to the Colored Musicians Club 145 Broadway Buffalo New York. Docent is a voluntary none paid position. Please contact us via e-mail: docentcmc145broadway@ gmail.com We will send you an application.Training will be conducted by Danny Williams and Club Historians, after applications have been reviewed.
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Thursday, May 17 ‘Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea Gets A AROUND Job,’ .First Niagara Center TOWN (HSBC Arena) One Big Show… Marnetta 7:30pm….tick- Malcolm ets on sale at First Niagara box office, tickets.com and charge by phone 888-223-6000 Saturday, May 19 “Soul Bowl” …Kerns Bowling Center …163 Kerns Ave….presented by The National Black MBA Assoc WNY Chapter…. bowl and with legendary DJ Stoney….come dressed in your favorite outfit from the 70’s and 80’s….donation $20…benefiting youth leadership programs…this is a first time event and something new…so dig out your best oldies outfit and support this worthy cause…see attached for more info Thursday, May 17 ‘Third Thursdays’ at Scarlet, 6pm – 9pm welcoming North Buffalo Junior Rams Association…enjoy lite fare, drink specials and networking…the only Happy Hour/Mixer in downtown Buffalo for Buffalo’s professionals…. hosted by Urban Professionals of WNY(Kevin and Satoria Donovan)….the ONE and ONLY….
June 7 – 21 Road Less Traveled Productions inside The Market Arcade Theatre presents AWriting4MyLifeProduction of “No Stage” by Archie ‘The Messenger’ and Lyrical ‘ The Lyricist’…The two hour performance takes the audience on an emotional roller coaster that touches upon subjects like death, terminal illness, self-knowledge, personal growth and one’s sense of place in the world… Showtimes...Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm…general admission tickets - $20 students $15… seniors $10….at ticketmaster. com …for more information call Tony Shep at 444-3016 or online at TonyShep.com Friday, June 8 “Beautiful in Black” Boat Ride….Miss Buffalo II…Put on your favorite black outfit and Join me , DJ Papa Trini and our friends for a boat ride to remember…. food from 6 til 7pm boarding at 7:30pm….call 892-1377 for $30 tickets…see attached Saturday, June 9 Lalah Hathaway…The Tralf…two shows 7:30 & 10pm…ticket $45 in advance & $49 day of show…available at Doris Records…Ticketmaster and Tralf box office… Saturday, June 16 2nd Buffalo/Niagara International Poetry Slam …The Tralf… 8pm $600 in cash prizes… tickets $20 in advance…$15 students/seniors…$25 at the door…and ticketmaster. com…. call 716-553-9491 for more info…Another Njozi Promotions Joint! Saturday & Sunday , June 16 & 17 Juneteenth Festival at Martin Luther King Jr. Park…the 2nd largest in the nation…exhibits, entertainment and much more… not to mention the best parade in the city!!! Saturday & Sunday , June 23, 24 Buffalo United Front Inc. presents Family Fishing Day 2012 7am – 7pm Broderick Park(site of the historic Undergroung Railroad site)…1170 Niagara St(foot of Ferry)…games, prizes and a good time….
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“Baby Mama Drama”
Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent’s Baby Mothers Team Up And They Are Telling All While Floyd Mayweather and 50 Cent were ballin’ in Vegas for Floyd’s fight with Cotto, both of their baby mother’s/ex-girlfriends were dropping some serious tea. Josie Harris, who has three kids by Floyd Mayweather, and Shaniqua Tompkin, mother of 50 Cent’s 15 year old son Marquise caught up with MommysDirtyLittleSecret. com and aired all the dirty laundry about their former relationships. You see, Josie is planning on writing a book based on her very possessive and abusive relationship with Floyd. Things really turned ugly for the two in 2010, when Floyd assaulted Josie in front of their kids after he found some texts in her phone from NBA player C.J. Watson. He was later slapped with a 90 day jail sentence that he will begin serving next month. 50 Cent’s baby mother Shaniqua also had her share of public drama with 50 Cent after he tried to evict her from the mansion she lived in before it suspiciously burned to the ground.
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Carl R. Allen Scholarship Scholarships For Hamlin Broken On All Sides... Recently, I reviewed a new film entitled “Broken On All Sides: Accepting Applications Park Youths Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice
The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is accepting applications for its 2012 Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship. The deadline is June 30.
The Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild also contribute to the competitive $1,000 scholarship. Pictured: Mrs. Linda Seay, President (left) Mrs. Mary Hood (Chairman, Emerging Young Leaders).Seated: Jensen Daniels, Regeena Martin and Brionna Thompson.
Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter of AKA Sorority, Inc. hosts Oratorical Contest for Emerging Young Leaders Program “Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Leaders” was the topic of an oratorical contest held on March 24 at the Second Temple Baptist Church. The contest, sponsored by Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is part of the chapter’s ongoing Emerging Young Leaders Program. Members of the Emerging Young Leaders, eleven young women in grades 6 – 8, wrote and delivered papers addressing this very important subject. The contest required that each young woman write a response to the theme and deliver their argument in a persuasive presentation to an audience. The presentations demonstrated that the participants had researched their topic and developed thoughtful arguments to present their points of view. Their papers were well written and the girls were poised and articulate as they presented to an audience of about 60 adults and peers. A few of the points they made about “today’s teens being tomorrow’s leaders” included the “need to have purpose, be a good communicator, know what you stand for, be trustworthy, be yourself, understand that good leaders sometimes need to be good followers, also.” They also stressed that having role models and encouragement from adults is essential in the development of leadership. Some of the girls offered advice that we as adults can use: “have a backup plan(s), be a problem solver and look at problems as opportunities to succeed.” They reminded us that being a teenager today is very difficult. For example, teens have to deal with bullying and all the forms it takes from personal harassment to cyber bullying. These young women were poised and articulate. They are wonderful examples of teens in who we can entrust tomorrow’s leadership responsibilities. We congratulate all of these young women who stepped up to participate in this contest. We know it was not easy! Three of the participants received special commendation for their presentations. First place winner was awarded to Regeena Martin, second place to Jenson Daniels and third place to Brionna Thompson. The other participants were: Mya Coleman, Monai Fields, Atira Garner, Patrice Moody, Jasmine Mott, Prodda Murphy, Mya Owens and Alasia Wood. The contest was judged by Dr. Sharon Amos, Ms. Jeri Hill and Ms. Courtney Brown. The Emerging Young Leaders is the signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for middle school girls (grades 6, 7 and 8). The girls can remain in the program until they complete the 8th grade. The program is designed to extend the vision of the sorority by cultivating and encouraging high scholastic achievement through 1) Leadership 2) Educational Enrichment, 3) Civic Engagement, and 4) Character Building. The objective of EYL is to help alleviate problems concerning women and girls as they improve social stature, and help maintain a progressive interest in college life as they prepare " to be of service to all mankind'. This is the second year of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter’s EYL Program. Mrs. Linda Seay is the President of the Chapter and Mrs. Mary Hood is the chairman of the EYL Program.
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The scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are or will be pursuing studies leading to a career in journalism. Applicants must be permanent residents of Erie or Niagara counties and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. In addition to filling out an application, students must submit three letters of recommendation, samples of their work, a brief autobiography, resume and proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university. Mail completed applications to: Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, P.O. Box 736, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205. Applications are available in the financial aid departments at the following schools: University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, Canisius College, Daemen College, D’Youville College, Medaille College and St. Bonaventure University. Applications also may be obtained at Buffalo public high schools, Niagara Falls High School or by calling 8495598. The scholarship is awarded annually in memory of Carl R. Allen, a longtime reporter at The Challenger and The Buffalo News who died in November 1999. Allen, a Buffalo native, graduated cum laude from Buffalo State College. An award-winning journalist, he wrote extensively on matters of concern to the local African-American community during his 20 year career. Ariana Harvin-Mahiques, a Leonardo da Vinci High School graduate and a journalism major at St. Bonaventure University, was last years winner. Established in 1999, the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists advocates for greater representation of minority groups in local newsrooms at both the staff and management levels.
Applications are available for the Charles T. Perkins Scholarship which is awarded annually to Hamlin Park youth who volunteer their time and creative talents to the Hamlin Park community. Applications may be obtained at the Merriweather Library, Mandella’s Market (Jefferson at East Ferry), and the Golden Corner Deli (Jefferson at E. Delavan). The deadline for applications is June 11, 2012. In addition to volunteer service, applicants must meet a Hamlin Park residency requirement, be a graduating high school senior who has been accepted into college, or a college student who has maintained a 2.5 or better grade point average. For additional information call 8851236, or via email at dellbetha@yahoo.com.
Get Ready for KidBiz 2012 The Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center announces that its annual KidBiz Program will take place again in 2012. The program is a small-scale entrepreneurial and educational program for 3rd, 4th 5th and 6th graders which culminates in an open air market along Elmwood Avenue . To be part of KidBiz and to sell at the KidBizMarket, a child with his or her parent or guardian must attend a morning training session G on Saturday May 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Buffalo State College, Bulger Communication Center Room East.
in the US,” which does a good job of describing the US prison system as being broken and perhaps beyond repair. I posted the film’s 5-minute trailer on Facebook about two weeks ago. Only two people have taken a look at it and responded. I have more than 2,500 Facebook “friends” and I really expected more of them to click “like” and “share.” It’s an important film and it will be screened at the next monthly meeting of Prisoners Are People Too, Inc.. I know that prison issues are of great importance to many people and some are workKARIMA ing very hard to reform or dismantle what AMIN currently exists but there seems to be far too many others who are simply not interested or who would rather live with misinformation, stereotypes, and the kind of ignorance that gives them comfort. This apathy is frightening to me since I know that everyone is affected by this system whether they know it or not. Certainly, for some, the impact is obvious; prisoners, their close friends and families, and formerly incarcerated people see and feel this impact everyday. Children are affected too. Some even believe that incarceration is a normal part of adult male life. Incarcerated parents feel the impact as far too many of them rarely, if ever, see their children. Women struggling to raise children alone, feel the harsh impact of a system that is not family-friendly. Formerly incarcerated people, struggling to re-enter society, are affected daily as they strive to build new lives despite the detrimental collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. People who express no interest in prison issues, live and work day-to-day, not realizing that their tax dollars support a failed system that basically does very little to rehabilitate men and women who will one day come home. In a few days, activists, advocates, and organizations from across the state will meet in Albany to share their working strategies and to talk to lawmakers about reforms requiring legislative support and the Governor’s approval. The work is hard. The laws are unfair. Progress is slow. Even the most stalwart are showing signs of fatigue and a desire to abandon the battlefield. But the fight for the rights of prisoners is a necessary fight and one that more must join. Last May, 15 delegates from Western New York went to Albany. This year, only 9 have registered to go. This is a disappointment but I am not discouraged. Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. will meet on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Pratt-Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo to view and discuss “Broken On All Sides.” The Circle of Supporters for Reformed Offenders and Friends of BaBa Eng support this program.For further information, contact Karima Amin at 716-834-8438 or karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org.
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The Latin American Cultural Association Says Thanks The Latin American Cultural Association just celebrated its 35th anniversary. We are grateful to all who shared an evening of camaraderie and good will on Saturday, April 28th at the Hamlin House in Buffalo. In addition, we want to thank the many Elmwood Village merchants (as well as merchants and individuals from other neighborhoods) who generously donated gift certificates and gift items for our basket raffle. We thank all who bought ads in our program. We thank everyone who couldn’t join us, but who made monetary donations anyway. All who came to the dinner and fundraiser had a wonderful time! Live music by La Ma- Raida Pimienta and Santiago rimba and Jeremy Spindler, and Masferrer at El Buen Amigo. DJ-ing by Eric added to the fun! 84 baskets were raffled off! The food was great! El Buen Amigo is a non-profit Fair Trade store that sells crafts made in Latin America and beyond. Through your support of events such as this one, we are able to continue to support the many artisans who create the goods we sell. Now, we are gearing up for another event! El Buen Amigo is seeking cross-generational sets of artists, in honor of Mother’s and Father’s Days. We will have an exhibit of paintings, drawings and three-dimensional art made by mothers and children, and fathers and their children. The opening will be at 7 pm on Friday, June 8th, Allentown Art Festival Weekend. To be considered, send PDFs of your work to lacanewyork@yahoo.com, or come to El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Avenue during regular business hours. Meet with Santiago, Joe or Judy. (716-8856343). Please save the date and join us on June 8th for a lovely evening of art, music and fun!
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Luther King Jr. Park, sitting at the table when they meet. The next public meeting updating us to the progress in the wading pool is set for Wednesday June 13 at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., right before the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend. We will invite the same people who came to the first community public meeting and again have them to explain the latest progress concerning construction in the wading pool and what they will have ready before the July 1 completion date. I don’t believe Man O Tree will have this job done by July 1. The project cost is $4 million. They better have some kind of back drop with water ready by Juneteenth so all can see. On May 17, Thursday the city parks is holding a meeting in Room 502, at City Hall at 2 p.m., concerning new picnic tables, grills and shelters to be installed. The community needs to know that we are working to bring something magnificent to Buffalo’s Eastside this summer! When the project is finished we will be able splash in the reflecting pool this summer and ice skate this winter. As chairman of the Coalition to Save Martin Luther King Jr. Park, I want to thank all for coming to the first public meeting,
“Game Time Experience” Says Experience With City Smacks of Corruption and Unfair Tactics Dear Editor: We have written Mayor Brown in reference to recent news exposing Police Corruption in the City of Buffalo. The investigation of the Police taking advantage of the City’s Funds is just the tip of the iceberg. The Internal Affairs goes a lot deeper. Police Corruption has reached the Communitiy’s Commercial Enterprise as well. For Example; *Several Daycare businesses in the Broadway/Johnson area have somehow felt the rath of violations from the Licenses and Permits bureau and have been shut down, unlike the Kingdom Kids Fun Center - The Peace of Mind Daycare Center located on Broadway, which is owned by A Buffalo Police Officer, and is using his badge with the help of the City Hall to help eliminate his competition. *The Game Time Experience Commercial Enterprise has the ability to hire *20 employees but have felt the rath of conspiracy by the Licenses/Permits and ‘C’ District Police Chief to conduct the arcade area of the business which is A NYS Licenses Retail Shop. So its okay for kids and all gamers to purchase the games and accessories in the retail store but the community is not able to sit down and play the game inside the facility which houses XBOX and Playstation consoles. Our T. G. I. F. (twit ter,google,iphone,facebook) audience also looses out on this benefit. Our Arcade is not open at 1210 Broadway, but the retail store is allowed to operate. Yet it appears quite odd that the Kingdom Kids Fun Center, which is located in the same location of the Peace of Mind daycare, Owned by a Police Officer, is in total operation. It seems to be a tactic by these individuals to eliminate the competitor. Using their police badge and the help of their collegues along with the License/Permits Dept. of City Hall. Is this Mayor Brown’s example of wanting minorities to open up businesses in the City of Buffalo? This goes against the East Buffalo GNPA (Good Neighbor Planning Alliance) which advocates opening new businesses in the Broadway/Fillmore Area, especially in a targeted area that is poverty stricken! P. S. No Kids Left Behind!!! 20 Jobs on the Line! Respectfully, The Game Time Experience/Proprietors of 1210 Broadway
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11 A Voice Has Gone Silent Activist Darnell Jackson has decided to “Give Up the Fight”: Eastside Redevelopment Task Force is No more... By Rev. George S. Cushing
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t has been almost twenty years ago that a new voice emerged on Buffalo’s eastside. It was a voice speaking out against the violence and the conditions that existed in this blighted part of our city. The first words were in response to a teenaged girl who was shot and killed in the doorway of a night club on Genesee Street. The voice became a cry of defiance against so many of the things that plagued this part of the city. The voice defied Darnell Jackson the drug dealers that plied their trade blatantly on the street corners and behind the doors of their crack houses and forced them to move. The same voice challenged lawmakers to step up and do what was necessary to change the conditions of the city. The voice confronted police corruption and brutality as it is experience by almost every young person of color on the eastside of buffalo. The voice fought for justice and fair treatment by many of the city agencies who were supposed to serve the poor and forgotten in the eastside neighborhoods. The voice then gave shape to a vision of hope and renewal that was more than a dream but a bright possibility for a part of the city blighted with more problems than promises. The voice then pleaded with every politician and person of means and influence to give the dream a chance. Asking them to come forward with the dollars that would make a real difference in the lives of the young people who had suffered so much under the indifference of so many. The response to these pleas were promises after promises. Big promises came from senators and congress people. Promises were made by state and county legislators and by all manner of agencies who were impressed with the scope of the vision. For three years the voice became energized as one does when things seem to be within reach. But things begin to happen to energy and faith when months turn into years and promises turn to mush and all one is left with are the ashes of possibility and the scars of the battle. After all, the battlefield stretched from neighborhood block clubs, to foundation board rooms, to the court house, to city hall and to the police precinct. The victories were few but the wounds were many and lasting. Finally the strength and stamina of this street warrior began to wane. The toll on his health and body have become too much. Darnell Jackson has chosen to retire and give up the fight. Eastside Redevelopment Task Force will be no more. I have been more than an observer. I have been a participant in much of this history. As Mr. Jackson takes his exit I want to make it clear that the real force that silenced this brave and clear voice was indifference. Apathy and the lack of participation and commitment of so many at every level of our city became too much for anyone to have to fight. I am reminded of another great warrior out of history who also was a champion of justice and longed for cooperation and peace for his people. When chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Tribe road into the last council to surrender he said, “I will fight no more forever.” We all need to listen to the silence with a bit of anxiety. Rev. Cushing is a friend and compatriot of Mr. Jackson.
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Tamara Wright Graduates With Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning; Law Degree The State University of New York is pleased to announce that Ms. Tamara S. Wright graduated with her Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning on Friday May 11. Ms. Wright will also graduate with her Juris Doctor (Law) degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School on Saturday, May 19. During her four years in school, she held various clerkship positions and participated in various activities such as the Black Law Students Association, Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, The Center for Urban Studies and UB 2020: Civic Engagement and Public Policy Initiative. Some of her extracurricular activities include the Eniola Sisters and the Michigan Street African-American Heritage Corridor. Ms. Wright also served as editor and author of “Room at the Table,” a Department of Urban Planning studio publication that examined the Erie County’s food system, as a whole. Before her return to graduate and law school, Tamara served as the Coordinator for the Office of Citizen Participation and Information within the Division of Citizen Services. Ms. Wright assisted with various initiatives including, the Mayor’s Citizens’ Participation Academy, Livable Communities Initiative, 311 Buffalo and other community-based projects. Tamara received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from Loyola College in Maryland. Tamara is a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dion Watkins. Lastly, she is the sister of Damien Wright and the daughter of Pastor Willis and Sharon Wright, of Buffalo New York. Congratulations, Tamara!
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AUTOMOTIVE Colslton Mobile Auto Repair 720 E. Ferry * 896-3910 First Klass Muffler & Brake 779 Genesee St. (716) 362-0450
BANKS Key Bank/South Campus Harrita L. West 3586 Main St. * 871-4273
BARBER SHOPS KLASSIC KUTS 1471 Kensington 836-3260 MASTER TOUCH 1283 E. Delavan 570-7234 / 846-5956 PRECISION CUTZ 87 Cleveland Dr. 603-1477 THE BARBERSHOP 2516 Bailey (716) 464-SHOP
BEAUTY/IMAGE Hazel Harris (716) 573-5240 elitesolutionspresents@gmail.com
CAFE’S
EM Tea Coffee Cup * 884-1444 2nd Cup * 840-0048
CLOTHING Level’s Apparel & Footwear 1455 Kensington (716) 832-0284
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CHILD CARE
Cookieland Group Day Care 24 Barthel Misscookiexxxxxxx Debbie’s Little Scholars 484 Hickory St. (716)304-6820 Home Away From Home 84 Courtland Ave. (716) 238-1455 Kim’s Building Blocks Day Care 1479 E. Delavan Ave. 895-8693
My Precious Angels 2946 Baley Ave. (716) 896-3800
COFFEE SHOPS Golden Cup Coffee 883 Jefferson (716) 883-7770
DELI / VARIETY STORES Grant’s Variety Shop 1055 E. Ferry St. 893-0704
DJ’S DJ Kenny Kutz (716) 400-7358
DOG TRAINING Dogman Joe Dog Trainer 1963 Fillmore * 807-8163
HAIR SALONS
Althea / Hair to Go Natural 727 Main St. (716) 883-2000 Brown Sugar 2929 Bailey Ave. (716) 835-5151 Compositions Professional Hair 143 Kenmore Ave. 716 995-3450 Excellence Hair Design 5 Kenmore Ave. 835-2036 Everything Beauty Salon & Spa 156 Elmwood Ave. 939-3355
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HEATING & COOLING Zenner & Ritter 3404 Bailey (716) 833-2463
HOME IMPROVEMENT Franklins Interior / Exterior Concepts 105 Commonwealth (716) 235-8818
Lacy’s/ Kymmy’s 179 Parkridge * 578-2880
LIQUORS & WINES
EATERIES
Peaches & Keys Unisex 883 Jefferson * 603-6506
Loretta’s Soulful Dining 479 Genesee * (716) 3819308
Promise Hair Studio 87 W. Cleveland Dr. (716) 835-0250
Matties Restaurant 1412 Fillmore (716) 597-0755
Serenity Hair Boutique 221 Jefferson Ave. (716) 812-0663
Mr. Bones 893 Jefferson (716) 464-6794
Salon Toss 2527 Delaware Ave. 894-8737
Nette’s Fried Chicken 3118 Main St. * 715-9592
HAIR SUPPLY
The Corner Store Deli & Grill 1733 Genesee * 895-2009
Glamorous Beauty 1281 E. Delavan (716) 892-5821
West African Int. Market & Take Out 3125 Bailey
Main Hair & Beauty Supply 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247
TAILORS
F&S Tailors & Fashions (716) 894-3742 wwwfandsfashions.com
Joseph Burch Insurance 2317 Main St. 551-0006 / 510-4729
More Hair Care Clinic 72 Allen St. (716) 886-7960
Modeste Real Estate Josephine Latifa (716) 704-0685
INSURANCE
Hersha / Hair to Go Natural 727 Main St. (716) 563-1734
Miss JacQuis ExQuizit Beauty 2250 Main St. (716) 833-2250
REAL ESTATE
F&S Tailors 2930 Genesee St. (716) 894-3742
Able Insurance Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. * 883-5212
Miracle Tranition 2 3339 Genesee * 481-1321
Princess Photography (716) 563-0994
Jones Hardwood Flooring Alton Jones (716) 903-5320
Hair Changers 1787 Hertel Ave. (716) 602-6561
Majestic Eloquence 20941/2 Eggert Rd. 308-4873
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bellamy’s Liquor Store 405 E. Ferry * 884-4066
MEDICAL Main Pediatrics 2800 Main St. (716) 837-0995 Rapha Family Medicine 2200 Main St. (716) 200-4122
Ann Rhod’s Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633
TAX SERVICE L. Sessum Income Tax Service 1650 Fillmore (716) 894-4904
TOWING Ron’s Towing & Recovery (716) 892-2282 Towing Roadside 980 Grant St. 605-6968
ONE STOP Mandella Market & Citgo Gas 272 E. Ferry cor. Jefferson 716-882-0288
PHONE SERVICE Boost Mobile 1286 E. Delavan (716) 551-0304
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bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF WATERMAINS AND APPURTENANCES EATON STREET VILLAGE OF SPRINGVILLE, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK
EAST SIDE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE *Two and Three Bedroom Apartments starting at $395 plus security. Apartments Section 8 Ready. Call 836-8686.
r e quest f or pr o posals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The NFTA is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for Metro – Amherst-Buffalo Corridor Alternatives Analysis & Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Project No. 10MG1208. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on June 22, 2012. www. nftaengineering.com
b id s INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 18NM1105, NFIA-Roof Replacement – GA Facility, Bid No. E-484 on June 5, 2012. www.nftaengineering.com
Sealed bids for the installation of approximately 1,860 linear feet of 8” watermain, services, restoration and related appurtenances on Eaton Street in the Village of Springville, Erie County, will be received by the Village Administrator at the Village Office located at 5 West Main Street, until 2:00 pm. local time on June 7, 2012, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment construction and services. A bid bond or certified check in the amount of 5% of the bid is required. A performance bond and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract as awarded will be required as security for faithful performance of the contract. Proposal must be submitted on the forms prescribed. The Owner reserves the right, as its interests may require, to reject any and all proposals or waive any informalities or technicalities. Bidders will be informed of the bid results by mail. Qualified contractors shall have successfully completed a minimum of five (5) projects within the past five (5) years of similar scope. Plans, specifications and bid forms are on file for inspection at the Village Office and at the office of E&M Engineers and Surveyors, PC, 482 South Cascade Drive, Springville, NY 14141. Copies of plans, specifications and bid forms may be obtained from E&M Engineers and Surveyors, PC’s office, upon the deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each set of documents. DEPOSIT CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE Village of Springville. If documents are to be mailed, a separate check in the amount of $10.00 made out to the E&M Engineers and Surveyors is required for Priority Mail. Bids must be marked on the outside of the sealed envelope as follows: “Bid for the Village of Springville Eaton Street Watermain Project.” Any Bidder, upon returning the Contract Documents to E&M Engineers and Surveyors, PC within 30 days, pursuant to Section 102 of the General Municipal Law and in good condition, will be refunded their deposit payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning the contract documents will be refunded Twenty Five dollars ($25.00). By Order of the Village of Springville Timothy L. Horner Date: May 7, 2012 Village Administrator 00200-1
COUNTY OF ERIE BID NOTICE AKRON FALLS PARK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TOWN OF NEWSTEAD PROJECT NO. BR-PK-2-12 BID DEPOSIT $36,000.
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The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for park bridge replacement with pre-cast structural arch. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin Street, 14th floor, Rm 1404, Buffalo, New York, at 10:00 a.m., May 24, 2012. Bid deposit of $36,000. required. Plans will be available for purchase at $100.00 each from May 10, 2012 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is May 17, 2012, 10:00 am at the Erie County DPW, 95 Franklin, 14th floor, Rm 1404, Buffalo, NY 14202. Bid submittal details are on the Erie County website at www.erie. gov
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ARCHITECT $51,396 - $59,811 The BMHA is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Architect. Qualifications include possession of a current Architect’s License from New York State; Master’s Degree in Architecture; Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and two years of full time experience in architectural design including work in construction management or building code review; or Associates Degree in Architecture and five years of experience. City of Buffalo residency and possession of a current and valid NYS Driver License are required. Successful candidates will be subject to qualification by the Civil Service Administration. Job description, with detailed qualifications, can be requested by email. Please submit resume and cover letter detailing qualifications by Thursday, May 24, 2012, to: Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Human Resource Department 300 Perry St. Buffalo, NY 14204-2299 Attn: Theresa Spagna, SPHR Deputy Executive Director for Personnel Email address: tspagna@ bmha.ci.buffalo.ny.us THE BMHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Teachers: Global Concepts Charter School is expanding and is in need of teachers for the 2012/2013 school year. Qualified candidates must send coverletter and resume as application by 6/1/12. Send to gccsdrc@globalccs.org High school positions: 1.0 Chemistry, 1.0 Physical Education, 1.0 Guidance Counselor, .5 Spanish, .5 Music.Middle School Positions: .5 Art.
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INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 18BL1109, BNIA-Roof Replacement – TPAO Facility, Bid No. E-483 on June 5, 2012. www.nftaengineering.com
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Trace Assets Protection Service LLC providing security and investigation services with an office at 67 Timberline Drive in Erie County filed articles of organization March 16, 2012 has designated the Secretary of State as agent for service of process and its registered agent for service of process is Creighton Johnsen & Giroux, 295 Main St. Suite 560 Buffalo NY 14203
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4201 – Building Signage 4203 – Janitorial Services Download Bids from www.nfta.com
bi d s Buffalo City School District Advertisement for Bids Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of the Plant Services and School Planning – 403 City Hall, Buffalo, New York, 14202. On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for: PROJECT 0006-017 Masonry Restoration and Related Work P.S. #6 414 South Division, Buffalo, New York 14204 Beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 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 refer to Deborah A. Dennis-Young at (716) 816-3525. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough will be held at P.S. #6 on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities ADVERTISING DATE: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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*2nd Cup 36 Broadway St. 840-0048 7p.m. Wed. “Salsa night with Calvin and Fanny.” Beginner salsa lesson and social dance. salsacalvinfanny@hotmail. *African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Ave. 884-2013 3 p.m. Sat. 3 pm @5 p.m. Tues. Thurs. “Community Dance and Drumming.” Visit www.africanamericancultural.org. *El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera 91 Allen St. 8849693.wwwfolkloric.org. Mon through Wed: Includes meditation and yoga 912-8754. *First Shioh Baptist Church. 15 Pine St. 6:30 p.m. Fri. “Line dancing lessons.” 847-6555. Free. *Gateway Longview Family Resource Center. 347 E. Ferry St. 6 p.m. Tues. Dance lessons with the Smooth Steppers. Classes in Urban Ballroom, Chicago Steppin’ and Swing. 633-7813. *Kenan Center 433 Locust St.; Level Breakdancing class. Also 7:30 p.m. Mon. Wed. “B-Girl class.” Beginners welcome. $10; $15; Also 6 p.m. Tues; 4 p.m. Thurs. Open practice.” $5. *Urban Line dance lessons each Monday, 665 Michigan at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 6-7:30 p.m, Ernestine Wilson, instructor. *Urban Line dance lessons each Friday morning, 10:45-12:30 p.m., JFK Center,114 Clinton, Ernestine Wilson, instructor. *Line Dance Exercise Classes Tuesday-Wednesday Mornings, Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Ave. 444-2046. *African Dance Classs w/Aminata, 6-8 p.m., Fridays, Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee St @ Moselle; Ethnic Dance @ Artspace Gallery, 1219 Main 6-9 p.m. Thursdays & 10:15 a.m..-3:45 p.m.. Saturdays, $10; 948-3583.
*Line Dance Class $2 every Tuesday & Thursday Rev. Smith Family Life Center Michigan at Goodell.
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COMMUNITY MEETING IN RESPONSE TO MLK PARK SHOOTING: led by Masten Council Member Demone Smith and Pastor Darius Pridgen, 4 to 5 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Lupus Meeting New Patient Orientation: 3871 Harlem Road, 6:30pm-8pm, for more information call 835-7161.
Seminar: “Off Parole and Still Catching Hell”: Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., 5:30pm, for more information call Legislature Chairwoman, Betty Jean Grant 716-894-0914. Hosted by We are Woman Warriors.
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Thursday May 17
Saturday May 19
Sunday May 20
Monday May 21
Book Signing by Rev. Dr. Jeffery Bowens, pastor or Love Alive Fellowship Church and Author of “The Prosperity Gospel”: Noon – 2 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m., Merriweather Library Jefferson @ Utica; all are welcome; (716)541-4689.
Ethiopian Author to Speak: Teddy Fekadu author of “No One’s Son,” to present at Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main St. @ 5 p.m. Free and open to public.
Ethiopian Author to Speak: Teddy Fekadu author of “No One’s Son,” to present at Merriweather Library, 3 p.m., 1324 Jefferson Avenue; free and open to the public.
Prisoners Are People Too Meeting: Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt Street; 834-8438 for more info or karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org
KidBiz Market Saturday Training Session: 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Buffalo State College Bulger Communication Room East; get your Start Up Kit and Certificate and get ready to sell in upcoming open air market along Elmwood Avenue; to kids in 3rd-6th grade; 878-4030
Monday May 21
A Veterans Presentation: Noon – 1:30 p.m., Central Library, Downtown Buffalo, 1 Lafayette Square; presenters: Sandi Williams, Russell A. Guthrie; film screening of “The Wereth Eleven.” Free Screening of “Gasland”: 6 p.m., Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St. followed by a Q&A session. Saturday May 19 Eva Doyle to Lecture on the History of Juneteenth: 3-5 p.m., Merriweather Library; free; bring the youth! 8476010 or 533-9547 for info. Storytelling with Tradition Keepers / Black Storytellers of Western NY: 3 p.m, Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson; 883-4418. Ethiopian Author to Speak: Teddy Fekudu to present at See You at the Events!
Soul Bowl: National Black MBA Association, 8pm-1am, Kerns Avenue Bowling Center, 163 Kerns Ave., donation is $20. Proceeds benefit chapter’s youth leadership programs. For tickets or to make a donation, email rrenata@ aol.com. Freedom Party Meeting: 11am, 2nd Cup Restaurant, 36 Broadway corner of Ellicott St., for more information call 896-0858. Occupy Buffalo Justice Dialogue: 3 p.m., Niagara Square (in case of bad weather, 2nd Cup at 36 Broadway); Bill Nowak on topic “The Assault on the 99%”; free and open to public. Sunday May 20 Wholistic Health Collective Meting: 2:30 – 5 p.m., Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ Utica; open to public; 2397238 for more info. See You at the Events!
Ethiopian Author to Speak: Teddy Fekadu author of “No One’s Son,” to present at Niagara Branch Library, 280 Porter Avenue; 6:30 p.m.; free and open to the public. See You at the Events!
Tuesday May 22 Buffalo Public Schools Annual Student Concert: 7 p.m., Shea’s Theatre Wednesday May 23 Dori Miller Pistol & Gun Club Meeting: Book Discussion, “Negroes With Guns” by Robert F. Williams, Merriweather Library; 844-8831
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PRINCESS PARTY! Pretty Adia Cray (Adia is on the right in the picture in the top left hand corner with friend Sanaa Jones) celebrated her 7th birthday in style with a Princess Party upstairs over her grandmother Valeria Cray’s Eastwinds Salon at 1382 Jefferson. It was so much fun and everybody was treated like a real princess! A few weeks prior to that, she had a Pool Party! Adia, who’s birthday was March 11, is a 1st grader at Hougton Academy. Congratulations to a lovely girl who’s really sweet! (Photos submitted by Adia’s dad Hiram Cray)
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