2 INSIDE ROCHESTER LaShay Harris is 19th Ward Community around town Association Citizen of the Year
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LaShay Harris demonstrates her Paramedic skills during a photo shoot in Rochester.
For Rural/Metro’s LaShay Harris, community commitment isn’t something she takes lightly. The Rochester Public Information Officer is passionate about giving back to the community Rural/Metro serves, and has taken it a step farther by applying that level of dedication in her personal life. For her efforts, Harris was recently named Citizen of the Year by the 19th Ward Community Association, the longest-running, nonprofit community association in the nation. The Citizen of the Year Award is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions to the 19th Ward community and made it a better place to live. Harris has been a resident of the 19th Ward Community since 1999 and in 2010, suffered from a devastating house fire that forced her to seek shelter in temporary housing. Instead of letting the house fire hold her back, it motivated her to move forward by devoting herself to community service. “I can think of no one who deserves this honor more than LaShay,” said Tom Bonfiglio, Division General Manager. “Her commitment to serving others extends beyond her public relations role at Rural/Metro. She experienced first-hand the compassion and support of her neighbors when she lost her home to a fire two years ago. Rather than leaving the neighborhood, she made the decision to rebuild and rededicate herself to making the 19th Ward a better place to live. We couldn’t be more proud.” Harris has worked for Rural/Metro Medical Services for 18 years and has been a Paramedic since 1997. She also has her Associate’s Degree in Communications Media Arts from Monroe Community College. Prior to her role as Public Information Officer for Rural/Metro, she worked as Assistant Operations Manager for Irondequoit Ambulance. Harris is a BLS American Heart Association CPR Instructor and also holds a current New York real estate license. “In all the years I’ve been involved with the Community Association, I can’t think of many people who have just come in and gotten so involved in so many ways so quickly and so effectively as LaShay,” wrote Don and Karen Pryor, residents of the 19th Ward, in their nomination letter on Harris’ behalf. “What a breath of fresh air! Never complaining, but always upbeat, with an infectious can-do, what-needs-to-be-done attitude that not only takes charge but makes things happen.” Rochester’s 19th Ward is the largest neighborhood in the City of Rochester and home to more than 22,000 residents. The 19th Ward Community Association has been active since 1965 and represents neighbors striving to preserve the residential character of the neighborhood. The Association’s mission is "To create a conscious multi-racial community where individual and cultural differences are celebrated and where people share a sense of community." Harris has been instrumental in organizing the 19th Ward Annual Square Fair Festival and the Martin Luther King Luminary event, which she has chaired for the last two years. She has volunteered countless hours serving as First Vice President of the Association and previously as a delegate representative.
*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; 802-5328for 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 @ 585-313-3685 for info.
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*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. Rochester Museum & Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium, 637 East Ave. Benefits children and youth programs. Tickets: Borinquendance.org
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*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. *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
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*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.
Queen of Disco Donna Summer Succumbs to Lung Cancer When my sister called to tell me about the untimely passing of disco queen and international pop star Donna Summer, I was stunned. Summer kept her breast and lung cancer illness a secret and only close family members knew of the 63-yearold singer’s blight. She died surrounded by loved ones in Naples, Florida. If I ever wanted to just dance, I knew who to turn to beside late singer Michael Jackson. You didn’t care about the words of her songs, all you wanted to do was move and have fun. That’s the only thing that mattered. Summer, whose hits and disco anthems included MARSHA JONES “Last Dance”, “Love To Love You, Baby”, “I Feel Love,” “She Works Hard For The Money” and “Bad Girls” began her career in church as a gospel singer at 14. Not only was she surprised about the sound that came out of her mouth, but so were others. She moved over to Europe, found fame (typical) and had to be re-introduced to her own country. She found fame in America in the underground clubs, moved into the mainstream and was finally embraced by America. You can’t think disco without thinking of her. Born LaDonna Adrian Gaines in Boston, Mass. As far as I am concerned, she was the 70s and her voice represented it. She won 15 Grammys, an Oscar for the (Thank God, It’s Friday soundtrack). Many people remember her for her breathy tones and moans. Later in her career, she would appear in Broadway show productions, produce, write, and sing opera, and choreography productions. If it wasn’t for a Donna Summer paving the way, we may never have seen the evolution of stars like Madonna, Beyonce, or J-Lo. She will never be duplicated. There just won’t be another her. Her songs still continue to cause a commotion. We lost a trailblazer today. Summer was shocked that 30 years later, people found her music endearing. Thank you for the musical memories and helping me get my dance on. You will be missed.
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WNY AREA BRIEFS “Home for Good?”
Cliff Suggs
Cliff Suggs to Keynote NAACP Annual Dinner The keynote speaker for the Buffalo Branch NAACP Annual Dinner will be Labor leader, International Activist for social, racial and economic justice, former Buffalonian, Cliff Suggs. The NAACP 46th Annual Medgar Evers Award Dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 10 at the Buffalo/Niagara Convention Center. Suggs currently is President and CEO of Suggs & Associates a privately held, minority enterprise at the forefront of assisting organizations that want to realize the benefits of aculturally competent workforce in the public and private sectors. Suggs is a nativeBuffalonian and a US Marine Corps, Viet Nam era veteran.Until his retirement in June of 2006 Mr. Suggs was employed as a Workplace & Industry Education Specialist with Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
CAO Seeks Input for Community Needs Survey The Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. (CAO) is presently conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to assess unmet needs throughout Buffalo and Erie County .The community’s participation in this survey is completely anonymous and confidential. The 10-minute survey is accessible online at https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/caoec. A hard copy of the survey can be picked up at the CAO headquarters located at 70 Harvard Place or by calling 881-5150.
On Wednesday, June 6, “We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment Group” is hosting a community forum entitled, “Home for Good or Home Again? Successful Release thru Reentry Programs.” The forum will be held at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Re-entry is not a buzz word. It is a system by which hundreds of people are released from New York State prisons across the state every week. Why then, are prison populations not significantly decreasing? The answer to that question is recidivism – people being released from prison and remanded or sent back after an unsuccessful attempt at living in the community while on parole. “We Are Women Warriors” is in the process of empaneling a group of local experts on the subject of re-entry, as well as representatives from some of the most successful re-entry programs for men and women in the area. They will come and share information about the many aspects of this form of prison release program and give insight on how to have a successful re-entry back to the community upon release from prison. George B. Alexander, former Chairman of the New York State Parole Commission and Jeff Conrad, Executive Director of CEO (Center for Employment Opportunities), have already confirmed their participation. Glenda Kelmes, Erie County ReEntry Task Force Coordinator and representatives from other halfway houses and reentry programs have also been invited to share information. The full confirmed panel list will be available prior to the June 6th program. “We Are Women Warriors Community and F a m i l y Empowerment Group” meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library. IFor more information please contact Betty Jean Grant at 536-7323. All forums are free and open to the public.
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City Residents Should Have the Right To have right to vote on School Budget!
Top (l-r) Charley H. Fisher, Lavonne Ansari Kule Odunsi MD and Rev. George Nicholas.
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BUILD Convention to Focus on Health Care, Community Issues BUILD of Buffalo will host its 18th annual convention on June 1 and 2 at Friends Inc. Center, 118 East Utica Street, Buffalo, New York. The theme of this year’s convention is “Closing the Gap: Healtcare is a Civil Right...Not a Privilege.” Various topics will deal with health, access to health care, and other equitable social issues; employment, education, and economic development. Kunle Odunsi, MD will present remarks at the opening of the convention. Dr. Odunsi, MD, PhD Director, Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Center for Immunotherapy, UB professor of gynecology and obstetrics, recently launched a new cancer vaccine trial which he developed, at Roswell. LaVonne Ansari, PhD, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Medical Director of the Community Health Center of Buffalo, will deliver the plenary address. The Keynote address will be delivered by Reverend George Franklin Nicholas Pastor Of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church. Charley H. Fisher III is president of BUILD of Buffalo. The conference schedule is as follows: Friday, June 1, 2012 – 9:00 Am To 4:00pm 1. Official Opening Of The Convention Honorable Charley H. Fisher Iii President 2. Remarks From Kunle Odunsi, Md, Phd, Frcog, Facog Roswell Park Cancer Institute.Edu 3. Plenary Address Dr. Lavonne Ansari President Of Community Health Center Of Bufflo 4. Workshops By Local Medical Professionals 5. Issues Development And Brainstorming 7:00 Pm – Reception And Awards Program - $20 Saturday, June 2, 2012 – 9:00am To 1:00pm 1. Convention Reconvenes 2. Annual President’s Report 3. Issues And Resolutions Committee Report 4. Keynote Address Reverend George Franklin Nicholas Pastor Of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church 5. Closing Of Convention Registration - $20 Individual $50 For A Family 5 Delegates $100 For Groups Of 5+ Delegates (Registration Includes Breakfast For more information call 650-8889.
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The District Parent Coordinating Council Executive Committee was joined at a press conference last Wednesday at the Parenting Council’s 347 East Ferry Street offices by Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, State Senator Mark Grisanti and Buffalo Common Council Majority Leader Demone Smith calling for the Citizens of Buffalo residents to have the same rights as their Suburban and rural counterparts to vote to approve or disapprove the Buffalo School Districts budget annually. City of Buffalo Residents pay 70 Million dollars of the City’s 145 Million dollar Tax Levy, to the Buffalo Public Schools. Taxpayers do not see or vote on the Budget. A Budget is prepared by the School Administration and approved by the School Board without voters even knowing what is in the Budget. Buffalo Public Schools has the Largest school Budget in Western New York and the Second Largest in New York State spending over three quarters of a BILLION dollars annually. Assemblywoman PeoplesStokes has sponsored assembly bill A7568 in the Assembly and State Senator Grisanti has sponsored Senate Bill S5115. Both Bills are in their respective education committees. The DPCC is calling on the New York State Legislature to pass this law this session. City of Buffalo residents are currently disenfranchised as it relates to it school budget. Having the right to vote on the Budget will offer a check and balance on how our tax dollars are spent. Parents have a number of concerns about how taxpayer dollars are being spent. Spending five million dollars for 500 teachers and their family members to get cosmetic surgery, while we are cancelling summer school K-6 and not providing transportation for 7&8th graders in the second poorest city in the country is a formula for failure, and given the opportunity probably would not be approved by taxpayers.
Marilyn Chapman
Buffalo Medical Group Names Chapman New Director of Human Resources Marilyn Chapman, who previously served in human resources management positions in health care and human service agencies, was named Director of Human Resources at Buffalo Medical Group. As a member of Senior Administration, Chapman will oversee all of Buffalo Medical Group’s human resources functions like recruitment and hiring, training and development, benefit administration, etc. for one of New York State’s oldest medical groups. “Marilyn Chapman is a veteran human resource professional with an impressive background. Marilyn possesses the necessary skill set that will continue to position us to have the talented work force that will serve us well into the future,” said Chief Executive Officer Daniel J. Scully. Marilyn has more than 20 years of human resources and management experience, and has overseen the human resource function at several local organizations including WNY Information Network, Sheehan Health Network and St. John Business Corporation. She is a certified contract negotiator-mediator, diversity trainer and notary public. She is an alumna of Howard University and the State University of New York, Empire State College where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Labor and Policy. Active in the Western New York community, Marilyn is a member of Leadership Buffalo’s Class of 2011.
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National/International NEWS
Ghana’s All Female Flying School
Patricia Mawuli has been fascinated by planes ever since she was a child. She saw aircraft flying over Africa’s largest man-made Lake Volta, where her father was a fisherman, and used to shout at them, asking them to bring her family things. Today she is a certified pilot, aircraft engineer and the only African woman qualified to build Rotax engines - which are used to fly light aircraft. She now helps run the Aviation and Technology Academy Ghana (AvTech), some 50km (30 miles) north-east of Ghana’s capital, Accra. It is based at Kpong, one of the Patricia Mawuli busiest private airfields in West Africa. AvTech’s planes are hired for tasks such as spraying farms, aerial photography and the distribution of aid. Private flying lessons are also available, and the money from these lessons fund the training of local girls and women who are taught everything there is to know about light aircraft - from building them to flying them. At the end of their four-year training course, they will have earned an internationally-recognised qualification. AvTech’s flying girls and women are real pioneers in Ghana, a country where there are very few female pilots - and they have the added benefit of being able to build and maintain their own aircraft. BBC Afriaca
Third of Malaria Drugs ‘Are Fake’ A third of malaria drugs used around the world to stem the spread of the disease are counterfeit, research reveals. Researchers who looked at 1,500 samples of seven malaria drugs from seven countries in South East Asia say poor-quality and fake tablets are causing drug resistance and treatment failure. Data from 21 countries in sub-Saharan Africa including over 2,500 drug samples showed similar results.
Slain Prisoner’s Family Files Obscene Painting of South Complaint Afriacan President Jacob Zuma The family of John Carter, painting vandalised A painting showing South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out, angering the ANC, is vandalised in a Johannesburg gallery. ”I’m doing this because the painting is disrespectful to President Zuma,” one of the men told the BBC. The African National Congress has described the work as “rude, crude and disrespectful”.
Father’s Day NYC March Against Stop-and-Frisk Opponents of New York City’s stop-and-frisk practices plan a Father’s Day protest march. A new study of the nearly 700,000 individual stops, last year, shows that “wherever people of color are,” in the city, “they’re going to be stopped by police,” said Candis Tolliver, of the New York Civil Liberties Union.
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who died last month when guards at the Rockview, Pennsylvania state prison entered his solitary confinement cell firing pepper-spray and electric shock weapons, is seeking criminal charges against prison staff. Brete Grote, of the Human Rights Coalition, said “We’ve documented hundreds upon hundreds of human rights violations, many amounting to torture, in well over a dozen Pennsylvania prisons over the last five years.”
Report on Prison Sexual Abuse A new study by the U.S. Justice Department shows about one in ten prison inmates is sexually assaulted during his or her term of confinement. Lovisa Stannow, executive director of Just Detention International, said the survey was more accurate than previous studies because it was conducted on former prisoners “who are no longer living with the active and acute fear of retaliation” by guards or inmates.
“Death March” in Benton Harbor Veteran activist Rev. Edward Pinkney blames the giant Whirlpool corporation’s jobs outsourcing policies for shrinking the population of mostly Black Benton Harbor, Michigan, down from 30,000 to less than 10,000 in recent years. Pinkney will lead a “death march” through the local PGA-affiliated golf course. A sign declared, “Whirlpool Commits Genocide.”
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Trayvon Martin Update Friend: Trayvon Spoke of ‘Crazy and Creepy’ Man Following Him A girl who talked on the phone with Trayvon Martin on the night of Feb. 26 has told a state prosecutor that she heard rising fear in Mr. Martin’s voice that peaked with words like “get off, get off,” right before she lost contact with him and he was shot to death. In the sworn interview recorded on April 2, which runs more than 22 minutes, the unidentified 16-year-old said Mr. Martin described a man who was “crazy and creepy” and on the phone, watching him from a vehicle before he started to follow him on foot. The girl implored Mr. Martin, 17, who said he put his sweatshirt hood up because of the rain, to run to the town house where he was staying with his father, his father’s girlfriend and her 14-year-old son. “I could hear the wind blowing” and “he said he lost him,” said the girl, who is from Miami and who said she had known Mr. Martin since kindergarten. She has not been identified because she is a minor and a witness in the case. “He was breathing hard,” she said, and “his voice kind of changed. I know he was scared. His voice was getting kind of low.” The recording is one of several dozen released by State Attorney Angela B. Corey, who has charged the gunman, George Zimmerman, 28, with second-degree murder. It is part of the discovery material made public this week that also includes hundreds of pages of documents and photographs. Mr. Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty.
Encounter between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin ‘avoidable,’ cops said in report Sanford police believed the encounter between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin was “ultimately avoidable” if Zimmerman had “remained in his vehicle and awaited the arrival of law enforcement according to the Orlando Sentinel. “There is no indication that Trayvon Martin was involved in any criminal activity at the time of the encounter,” said one police report in hundreds of pages of evidence released
last Thursday. The evidence — released by Special Prosecutor Angela Corey's office — included recorded witness interviews, dozens of photos, several videos, the autopsy and other investigative reports. It also confirmed that Sanford police at one point recommended a manslaughter charge.
“Thug Wear” ? Geraldo continues to embarrass himself as the stooge of the network that hates anyone with Black or brown skin. Last week, during an appearance on Fox Network’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” Rivera attempted to argue that Trayvon’s “thugwear” led to his looking suspicious. O’Reilly and Rivera continued to blame the victim, citing low levels of marijuana that were found in Martin’s system. “I think what’s far more significant is what Trayvon Martin looked like on that night, Bill,” he said. “Aside from the fact that he’s dressed in that thug wear — look at the size of him, he’s not a little kid.” Geraldo obviously fails to realize that brown-skinned kids, or your style of dress or the color of your skin doesn’t give anyone the right to kill you.
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Health and Fitness Focus of Juneteenth Run and Walk : “Git on da Bus” Set for Another Rich Cultural Ride The Juneteenth Run/Walk for Health and the “Git On Da Bus” Cultural Ride are two of the great pre-festival events the community looks forward to each year. The Run for Health, which takes place on Sunday, June 3, will start at the William/Emsile YMCA, 585 William Street. It begins with a Children’s Fun Run at 9 a.m. for kids age 1 1 and under. No appplication or fee required. The 5K Run (3.1 miles) and 2 mile fitness walk begins at at 9:30 a.m. sharp, rain or shine. The entry fee, which includes a tee-shirt is $20 for males and females . Pacjets may be icked up at the YMCA on William Street on Saturday, June 2 between 10 a.m. and noon or beginning at 7:30 a.m. For more information call 716-830-6560 or 716-891-8801. The event is sponsored by Great Lakes Health (Kaleida Health/ ECMC), Simpson & Associates Tax Service and NYS Minorities in Criminal Justice.
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On Saturday, June 9, the annual “Git On Da Bus” will depart Juneteenth Festival Headquarters – 1517 Genesee St. Riders will meet at 3:30 p.m.; the Bus leaves at 4 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m. A journey to many important sites in the city with storytelling at each site will be featured. Git On Da Bus is sponsored by theTradition Keepers. For more information call 716-8834418 Additional pre-festival events include: Saturday, June 9 Youth Activities: June – Teen Talk Forum: 1– 3:p.m. @ the Museum of Science. For more information call 716-891-8801. Friday, June 15th: Prayer, Praise, and Worship: at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Fillmore Street (In front of the Martin L. King Jr. Bust). bi d s Town of Aurora Notice to Bidders NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIVACY FENCE IN MAJORS PARK, 441 OLEAN ROAD, EAST AURORA, NY 14052. Sealed bids for the construction of a privacy fence will be received until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Town Hall, 5 S. Grove St, East Aurora, NY 14052 (attn: Martha L. Librock, Town Clerk) where they will be opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Bidding and Contract Documents and must be accompanied by reference of similar projects. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond each for 100% of the amount of the Contract. The completion date for this project is June 22, 2012. This project is being funded in part by a grant from the State of New York (NYS). It is the policy of NYS to encourage the greatest possible participation of minority and woman-owned business enterprises in State-funded projects. The General Contractor, by bidding on the contract, acknowledges his/ her understanding and support for this policy and pledges to fully cooperate with the Town of Aurora in meeting NYS requirements as set forth in the Bidding and Contract Documents. Effective May 16, 2012 Bid Documents may be obtained and/ or examined free of charge at Aurora Town Hall, 5 S. Grove St., East Aurora, NY 14052. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 9:00 am at the project location – 441 Olean Road, East Aurora, NY 14052. Questions should be directed to: Peggy Cooke at 716-652-8866 or peggy@townofaurora.com The Town of Aurora has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) suppliers, contractors and /or businesses will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era status.
HEALTH MATTERS
Health Benefits of Watermelon
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healthy diet mainly consists of fresh vegetables and fruits. Every individual fruit or vegetable has its distinctive nutritional value. They have different uses in the body. One of these is the watermelon. There are several health benefits of watermelon: and will explain about as many of them as we can. *Kidney Disorders: Watermelon contains a lot of potassium, which is very helpful in cleaning or washing off the toxic depositions in the kidneys. Moreover, it is helpful in reducing concentration of uric acid in the blood, thereby reducing the chances of kidney damages and formation of renal calculi in it. Added to these, being high in water content, it induces frequent urinating, which is again helpful for cleaning of kidneys. Also, the anti oxidants present in ensure good health of kidneys for a long. *High Blood Pressure: A good amount of Potassium and magnesium, present in water melons, are very good in bringing down the blood pressure. The carotenoids present in them prevent hardening of walls of arteries and veins, thereby helping reduce blood pressure. *Diabetes: Diabetes patients, who are supposed to have low energy and low sugar diet, often complaint about starving since they don’t get to eat their staple diet to their full, giving them a feeling of keeping half fed. Watermelons can be a good supplement for them. In spite of being sweet in taste, a thick wedge will give you very few calories, since ninety nine percent of its total weight is composed of water and roughage. Moreover, the various vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium help in proper functioning of insulin in the body, thus lowering the blood sugar level. Arginine, another component found in water melons, is very effective in enhancing impact of insulin on sugar. *Heart Care: Lypocene, a carotenoid found in abundance in watermelon, improves cardiac functions. Beta carotene, known for its remarkable anti oxidant and anti aging properties, also keeps you young at the heart and prevents age related cardiac problems. The roughage in water melon and its very low energy, with help from vitamin-C, Carotenoids and potassium (potassium cuts the risk of a heart attack), help reduce cholesterol and keep
your heart safe. *Blood Vessels: Studies have shown that the watermelon acts on the body just like Viagra. It relaxes the blood vessels. Men with erectile dysfunction and those who want to prevent it should eat watermelons. *Vitamin C: The watermelon has a high level of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential in boosting the immune system. Diseases like the flu will no longer disturb you. The watermelon will also slow down the aging process by giving you great, healthy skin. Vitamin C will also help to avert cell damage and heal wounds. This vitamin will help prevent cataracts and also facilitate healthy gums and teeth. *Energy:The watermelon rejuvenates energy. You will feel stronger and more alert after eating this fruit. This is because this fruit is rich in vitamin B, especially vitamin B1 and B6. It is also a rich source of magnesium. Vitamin B6 is essential in helping people to deal with panic and anxiety in a better way. It promotes chemicals in the brain that facilitate proper state of the mind. The watermelon boosts the well being of the nervous system and reduces risks of hypertension as it is rich in potassium. *Weight Loss: The watermelon is the perfect solution when you want to eat something so delicious and tasty yet run no risk of gaining weight. This fruit will enable you lose weight automatically. This is mainly because it is fat free. *Vitamin A: The watermelon is rich in vitamin A. This helps to prevent night blindness and infections. Kidney and liver diseases can be prevented as this fruit has citrulline.
SURGE: Organization Designed to Empower Senior Citizens Announces Open Registration SURGE (Seniors United Resources to Get Empowered) is holding open registration at GROUP Ministries, Inc. 1333 Jefferson Avenue @ E. Utica. New session dates for the free program are every Friday May 25 thru June 29. Some of the empowerment topics/techniques covered include: using your mind to manage symptoms, dealing with difficult emotions, healthy eating, making informed treatment decision, introduction to physical activity and exercise and developing an action plan. The curriculum will also include healthy eating, healthy meal planning, tips on diabetes and heart disease and weight loss through exercise, juicing and more. For more information to take part in SURGE at no cost to you, your organization or your church community, contact Prudence Fuller, Project Coordinator at (716)539-1831.
Diabetes 101 - FREE Classes
Learn about the types and causes of diabetes, the signs and symptoms, insulin resistance, insulin deficiency, blood sugar, blood glucose levels, and oral medications for control in the following FREE one-hour class: *Tuesday, June 5 at 2pm - Baptist Manor. Call 819-1820 to preregister.
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New Hope Baptist Church News
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75th Church Anniversary Banquet.
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New Hope Baptist Church of Niagara Falls, NY will hold their 75th Church Anniversary Banquet at Classics V, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst, NY on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The speaker for this Jubilee celebration will be Reverend Darius Pridgen of True Bethel Baptist Church, Buffalo, NY. Ticket donation is $40.00 for Adults and $15.00 for children ages 5-12. Please contact the church at 282-8118 for tickets.
Dr. Marvin McMickle, President of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, will be the guest speaker at the New Hope Baptist Church, 1122 Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY on Sunday, May 27th, 10:15 a.m. worship service. Senior Citizens Sunday will also be observed on this day at New Hope. Rev. Harvey L. Kelley, Pastor. For additional information, contacted the church at 2828118.
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Men of Faith Annual “Get Ready to Push in 2012 “Get Ready to Push in 2012” will take place may 25-27 at Men’s Day Celebration The Men of Faith Annual Men’s Day Celebration will take place at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton St. May 26 and 27. On Saturday May 26 the guest lecturer will be Bishop T. Anthony Bronner of Elim Christian Fellowship. And on Sunday, May 27 Friendship’s own Min. Ray Mitchell will be the 9:45 a.m. morning worship speaker. All are invited!
Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry Street. On Friday, May 25 at 6 pm. The Inspirational Speaker will be Pastor Ronda Henderson from Church Without Walls. The guest speaker will be First Lady Kathy Bowman of Antioch Fire Baptized. At t he Saturday May 26 9 a.m. Prayer Breakfast the Inspirational Speakers will be Missionaries Shovone Northington of Gospel Temple COGIC and Melinda Jones of Saint James. The guest speaker will be Sister Della Marie Dicky of Jesus Crusade. On Sunday, May 27 at 4 p.m. the guest speaker will be Pastor Frank Bostic of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Sister Bonnie Whitlock is the conference coordinator.
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Beaman for Bishop Fundraiser The St. John Church Family of Niagara Falls will sponsor a BBQ dinner on Saturday, May 26 at the church, 917 Garden Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in support of Rev. Silvester Beaman’s Episcopal candidacy for Bishop.
Guest Speaker Series
You are invited to attend Pastor Rosetta Swains 6th Pastoral Anniversary Guest Speaker Series, 1761 Genesee Street beginning Sunday May 27, 2012 . Service begins at 5pm with Apostle Melinda Daniels from First Holy Temple
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“God’s Law and Freedom” is Topic of Upcoming Lecture
Susan and Friends Farewell Anniversary Musical
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osede F. Bakarey, of Ibadan, Nigeria, is a Christian Science practitioner, teacher and lawyer who left a growing practice to devote her life to the public healing practice of Christian Science. She will present a free, one-hour public lecture in Buffalo on Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m at Durham Memorial AME Zion Church in the Educational/Community Wing, 200 East Eagle Street. Ms. Bakarey will talk on the topic “God’s Law and freedom,” about gaining permanent release from the prisons of materiality: illness, pain poverty, unemployment, Bosede F. Bakarey, sin and relationship problems through a better understanding of God. “She has a message for Buffalo,” said James “Pappy” Martin, chair of the lecture committee at the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Kenmore. “If we want to change our condition we have to change our thinking. God is waiting on us but we can’t do anything until our thinking has changed.” Martin, a noted local musician/teacher and founder of the Love Supreme School of Music, will introduce Ms. Bakarey. He said her message carries a Divine Revelation, coming direct from the Motherland, the beginning, and he’s encouraging the community to come out. “Being a Black woman from Africa will hopefully cause people to listen,” he said. For more information call 877-5054. The lecture is open to the public.
71st Homecoming Anniversary Promiseland Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate their 71st Homecoming Anniversary on June 3, 2012 at 4 p.m. Their guest speaker is Pastor Dion Watkins of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Lackawanna, NY. The pastor is Pastor Gregory Deas. Former members, fiends, ministers, deacons, ushers and choir members are invited!
Susan and Friends Farwell Anniversary Musical will take place on Sunday, May 27 at 4 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple, 618 Jefferson Avenue. There will be a special tribute to Rev. and Mrs. George and Alberta Greene. For more information call Susan at 716-807-7212. The event will feature the New Redeam Gospel Singers, Gussie Mitchel & Friends, James Hall, Delivered, Kings of Harmony, Favaa Bibletones, Jermain Thomas & Company, guest MC’, Sister Tabatha Parker and Evangelist Candy Mingo.
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Sankofa Days 2012
RasTa: A Soul’s Journey: Film Presentation by Granddaughter of Bob Marley will Highlight 2012 Sankofa Days
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onisha Prendergast, the granddaughter of the King of Reggae Bob Marley and Rita Marley, will present her documentary film “RasTa: A Soul’s Journey” at the Merriweather Library on Sunday, June 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 1324 Jefferson Avenue as part of the preJuneteenth festival celebration of Sankofa Days 2012. Sankokfa Days, celebrated for the pat nine years, are held for seven days prior to the Juneteenth Weekend to add educational and cultural value to the event. Rasta: A Soul’s Journey tells the story of the journey of Rita and Bob Marley’s granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast, to eight countries around the world to explore the roots and evolution of Rastafari. Her journey takes her to places where her grandfather’s captivating performances and his message are still fondly remembered. The documentary boasts an uplifting and inspiring reggae soundtrack that features established as well as emerging contemporary, reggae stars such as Humble, Matisyahu and Damian Marley. This exciting mix of travel, music and culture packs a powerful punch that will appeal to audiences around the world. In this 21st century we must maintain our heritage, hope and freedom. Nearly 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, many members of our community are still wrestling with the re-current demons of slavery. Poor health, debt, mental and social problems, incarceration and miseducation are even generational in the attack on our people. The Sankofa Days for 2012 are here to preserve and protect our liberties and proclaim freedom for those who are held captive. We also find it necessary to connect with our global family as we celebrate independence and progress in various African nations as well as the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of the Island Nation of Jamaica.
Sankofa Schedule of Events “ Go Back, Fetch and Return” : Focus: Saying No To Slavery: Now and Forever Saturday, June 9th: Say No To Slavery 6:00-8 p.m. at the Michigan Street Baptist Church, 511 Michigan Remembering our Ancestors and Receiving the Message From Our Elders Sunday, June 10th: 2012 Juneteenth Hour: Live Broadcasting from 3–6 p.m. on 1080am WUFO or online at www.wufoam.com - Followed by: RasTa: A Soul’s Journey (Film) presented by Donisha Prendergast Granddaughter of the King of Reggae Bob Marley and Rita Marley from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Marley and Donisha Jefferson Avenue Monday, June 11th: Free and Progressive Africa in the 21st Century 6:00-8 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue Africans in Buffalo, give their view on history of various African Nations. Find out what’s going on now in Africa and how it connects with America. Tuesday, June 12th: Cultural Open Mic Night 6:30-9 p.m. Second Cup Café, 36 Broadway Liberation lyrics, poetry, spoken word and expressions of freedom Wednesday, June 13th: Black Social Workers 6:00 – 8 p.m. Gateway Longview Family Recourse Center, 3475 E. Ferry Street. Presenting: The New Jim Crow – people not understanding the law and social system. Thursday, June 14th: Jamaican American Association 6:00 – 8 p.m. Jamaica 50th Anniversary of Independence, History of Jamaica Location: TBA Friday, June 15th: MAAFA: 6:00 – 8 p.m. Juneteenth Headquarters ,1517 Genesee Street to Dusk, then assembly at Broderick park “foot of Ferry” for MAAFA (memorial and healing ceremony for our ancestors who were affected by the slave trade and the upheaval of pre-colonial African society). Friday, June 15th: Juneteenth Social 8:30 – 10 p.m. At the Big 6, corner of Fox and E. North A meet and greet of local and out-of-town participants of Juneteenth Festival.
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France Bans “Think Like A Man”
The hit movie, “Think Like a Man,” based on the book written by Steve Harvey, has been banned in the country of France. The allBlack cast of the show has been cited as the reason for the film being banned, which has caused a stir among fans worldwide. “The French state has had a sociopolitical strategy which favors interracial relationships rather than valuing communities. In the comedy ‘Think Like A Man,’ the focus is on Black couples,” said a post on Negro News. For more informationabout Sankofa Days contact Ras Jomo at 716-9485738 or email accesstoafreeka@hotmail.com
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on stage 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. *Talib Kweli, Thursday, May 31, The Tralf.
*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.”
Memphis The Musical: June 5-10, Shea’s Performing Arts Center; Tickets1-800-745-3000 or @ Shea’s Ticket Office, ticketmaster.com; groups 829-1153; www.sheas.org *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. *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 *The Love Supreme School of Music Summer Recital, Saturday June 2, at 3pm, Durham Memorial Community Center, 200 East Eagle Street. Donation $10. For more info Pappy Martin 228-5307. *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 *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. NEW DATE Saturday, June 9, The New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave. Showtime 7 p.m.; tickets $15. *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
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10 EDITORIAL Why I am Supporting Edward Earl Key for Buffalo City Court
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any residents and voters are asking me why I am supporting Edward Earl Key for Buffalo City Court instead of going along with the young woman who was so recently appointed by the Mayor of Buffalo. The most compelling answer I give those individuals who ask, is the same answer I give people who ask me why I supBetty Jean port hiring more AfriGRANT can American teachers, especially male teachers, in inner city classrooms. Students (or in Lawyer Key's case: those individuals who appear before the courts) need to see people who look like them making potential life changing decisions about them. This same argument can be made for those who are progressing through the criminal justice system. If they do not have a compassionate judge or public defender sitting in judgment or representing them, their right to a fair and just decision might be im-
paired. Many of the 'judges of color' on the city bench have deep and connected ties to the African American community and its people. Most of them were not born rich and more than a few have Attorney Key lived in public housing or were enabled to enjoy a better standard of living through various social programs. It is totally my belief that because of these and other obstacles that were overcome, they have been made better and wiser judges. When one thinks of outstanding city court judges, two of them immediately rise to the forefront of our consciousness; Judge E. Jeanette Ogden and Judge James A.W. McLeod. Both of these judges have commanded the highest respect and regard from most individuals in the Black community. Whether the individual they are meting justice to goes to jail, gets probation or is remanded to a program at a clinic or community center, I have the fullest confidence that their decisions
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are made in the best possible interest of both the defendant and the community or person he has offended. I am not saying for a minute that an individual who acquired or was born to richness, cannot be a compassionate person. I am saying that such richness, should not be a factor or play a significant role in any decisions to appoint an individual to the bench. It has been documented that over 85 % of the defendants appearing before the city court judges are individuals of color. While any race or nationality can and should be considered for a mayoral appointment, I find it troubling that Mayor Brown appointed two White females in a ro, to the city court bench. Add this to the fact that the Mayor has yet to appoint an African American female from the many who are qualified. I see a pattern evolving that does not promote diversity and inclusion, especially in dealing with African Americans. I do not expect the mayor to appoint all African Americans to the bench during his tenure; however, I do expect him to fully consider them when there is a vacancy. During the last consideration for city court judge appointment, outstanding lawyers in addition to Edward Earl Key, included Franklin Muhammad (Pratcher), Barbara Johnson
Lee, Anthony Pendergrass and a few others. In talking to a few of them, I have learned that possibly, none of them were called in for an interview or were even remotely considered for the job. I commend Mr. Edward Earl Key for throwing his 'hat in the ring.' He reminds me of the decision I made over a decade ago to run for political office at a time when the political establishment did not support my candidacy. I ran and won the election because the voters believed I was the best candidate and they knew that they could trust me to keep my word. Mr. Key has the same opportunity as I and others, including recent city court judicial candidate, Diane Wray; to win this election on merits, trust and a good work ethic. I truly believe that Edward Earl Key is an outstanding candidate, period. The fact that he can bring life and learning experiences, not too dissimilar from the majority of individuals he will be judging, will definitely be a bonus for the judicial system. A Community Fimdraiser to Elect Edward Earl Key, candidate for Buffalo city Court Judge, will be held Thursday, may 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the New Golden Nugget Restaurant, 2046 Fillmore Avenue. Admission is $25.
-33Knowing others is intelligence; Knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; Mastering yourself is true power.
If you realize that you have enough you are truly rich. If you stay in the center and embrace death with your whole heart, you will endure forever.
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Letters Keeping “Game Time Experience” Shut Down is an Outrage Dear Editor: Our community leaders, activists and organizations are always present on the screen and scene when tragedy occurs. If there is a news camera or news reporter, your attendance is visual and your voice is heard. Why is your intensity heightened after a life has passed, or a crime has been committed? Couldn’t your concerns and efforts be better met before the destructive behavior occurs? Children and adults are led to these self-destructive behaviors due to the lack of employment, skills development, safe environment and support of the people who understand the urban lifestyle and dilemma that face us today. How can the community leaders ask others to do what they are not practicing themselves? You’re asking the community if you see an injustice, tell about it! If you see an injustice, get involved and help one another! But our leaders don’t practice what they preach! There is a new business at 1210 Broadway, a Commercial Enterprise with the ability to employ 20 people in our community. It is a safe environment for our kids to enjoy; a place that has mentors that understand our urban pain, a place that is seeking to offer a G.E.D. Program, a Culinary Arts Program, a Barbering Program and provide our youth with the skill set necessary to get employment. But because the location of the building is not in your demographics of leadership why should you get involved? Yet the members of your churches are from this area, the members that donate to your cause are from this area, the members you want to come forward to help with investigations are from this area. These members are called “Afro-Americans.”
Big Sister Highlight:
ReNika Dixon
Volunteer Involvement: ReNika and her Little Sister, Taetyana, have been matched for almost one year and meet once a week at a local school to play games, work on homework, participate in craft activities or just spend time talking about their day. These two are also theatrical and enjoy re-enacting movie scenes with other Bigs and Littles in the program! Since their first meeting, ReNika has seen Taetyana transition from rather shy and reserved to a very out-going, self-confident girl.
On Being A Big Sister: “The beauty of the program is that I am not only encouraging and supporting her, but I also receive inspiration and encouragement from my Little Sister. I am so appreciative of the opportunity.” Personal Profile: When ReNika is not spending time with her Little Sister, she is a very busy sophomore at Canisius College where she is majoring in psychology and premedicine. She is also involved with several student organizations including the AfroAmerican Society and Society of Pre-Health Professionals.
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To keep the “Game Time Experience” shut down is a tragedy in itself! Game Time has met compliance of the following City Hall licenses and permits: 1.Building Inspector-Approved2. Electrical Inspector-Approved 3. Fire Marshall -Approved 4. Licenses & Permits-Paid For 5. Community Police Officer LLoyd- Approved The bogus reason for disapproval of licenses is from the “C” District’s Chief, M. Kubala 1. “Loitering in the area” and 2. “Narcotics in the area.” If that is the case then all corner stores and The Broadway Market should be closed! There are three entities within this NOW Black owned building: 1. Bob’s Groom Zone Barbershop, which is currently open 2. Game Time Experiencewhich houses XBOX and Playstations. BUT ON THE CONTRARY, THE POLICE DISAPPROVES THE ARCADE PORTION OF GAME TIME EXPERIENCE which would allow the gamers time to enjoy the gamers entertainment just as you would at a similar business like Dave and Busters, Chuck E. Cheeses or even Kingdom Kids. 3. Dave’s Dug Out- Take Out Restaurant, which still has not been issued a license although it states in the Buffalo City Charter that after an initial application is received a license must be issued or disapproved within 30 days. It has been 76 days since the application was submitted. (Projected Job Positions: (3) Chefs, (3) Waitresses and (1) Maintenance.) If you or your business or organization is experiencing the same of similar problem please call us at: (716) 9393149. Mayor Brown campaigns on the claim that he wants minority businesses to open in the City of Buffalo. Well it seems the joke is on us minorities for wasting our vote! Mayor Brown...No Kids Left Behind...Open Game Time! -William Underwood
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The Empire Holds Its War Council in Chicago
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By Glen Ford f anyone has doubts about what it means here at home when the U.S. seeks to militarily dominate the world, consider Chicago during the NATO summit. There, the Chicago police, the second largest force in the country, reinforced by cops from Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Charlotte, North Carolina, and backed up by two high decibel noise machines that were first used against American civilians in Pittsburgh to blow out the eardrums of protesters, back in 2009. Overall security for the NATO summit meeting is overseen by the FBI and the Secret Service, who in recent months have been given unprecedented police state powers, thanks to President Obama and a bipartisan Congress. With dignitaries on hand from the more than 50 countries that have done Washington’s bidding in Afghanistan, there will be lots of opportunities for the feds to invoke their new powers to put demonstrators in prison for up to ten years if they set foot on property containing any person under the protection of the Secret Service. That could include huge chunks of the city. And, of course, who knows what kinds of plots the FBI is conjuring up through its squads of agent provocateurs embedded in the ranks of demonstrators. Thanks to the preventive detention without trial legislation signed into law by President Obama this past New Year’s Eve, every American has lost her Constitutional right to due process of law. Which means that a reconfigured and far more principled U.S. anti-war movement now confronts a growing fascist infrastructure here at home, as it opposes imperial crimes, abroad. The Chicago police claim they don’t plan to turn the eardrumbusting sound cannons on full volume against the demonstrators – just loud enough to convey “messages” to the crowd. The protesters are sending their own message, one that has become far more popular and general than could have been imagined, a year ago. Since the emergence of the Occupy movement, last October, millions of Americans have come to understand what Latin American peasants have always known: that the nexus of war in the world is Wall Street, and the Pentagon is its servant – as is the White House and most of the Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court. War is waged for the purpose of global economic subjugation and, therefore, peace can only be won by dethroning the financial bad guys: the Lords of Capital. So, much of the peace movement now sees itself as an expression of the 99 Percent, against the warlike and greedy 1 Percent. Once that lesson is learned, it cannot be shouted out by police sound-blasters. President Obama has made skillful use of NATO, to make it appear that he is not a go-it-alone cowboy, like George Bush. Obama has drawn closely to his side the old imperialists of Europe, who looted and pillaged the earth for five hundred years, establishing the planetary racial hierarchy that has only recently begun to crumble. The Black man in the White House is seen, ironically, as the last best hope of the old colonial racial order and the rule of capital. The Global One Percent can only be maintained in power by the U.S. war machine. Ultimately, the world needs only one thing from the American people: that they dismantle the machine. BAR executive editor Glen Ford can be contacted at Glen. Ford@BlackAgendaReport.com
NAACP: From Combatant to Complacent to Complicit
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curious development has taken place in the raging battle for a quality education for the children of Buffalo Public Schools. The head of the local chapter of the NAACP has penned a letter to State Education Commissioner John King, in support of the Teachers Union’s position on their continuing efforts to resist being evaluated. It suggests that Sabirah the State Education De- Muhammad partment is imposing a “flawed evaluation model that punishes teachers who fail to teach students who are regularly absent from class; and it is the intended goal of the State Education Department to destroy the Buffalo Public Schools, the morale of the Teachers, and the Buffalo Teachers Federation.” Firstly, the reason the teachers have offered for their objection to being evaluated is a straw man argument. They have strategically substituted the actual issue with a distorted and misrepresented claim of unfairness as a distraction. The objective of the evaluation is to determine simply whether or not a student has progressed during whatever time he or she has been in the classroom. Moreover, high absenteeism is in itself an evaluation. Children love to learn, and a stimulating learning environment is one that they flock to. As for the demand for a different evaluation system for English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education students, these classrooms have Teachers that are supposedly qualified… and oh yes…certified in these fields. So where is the unfairness? The scale of the betrayal by Mr. Frank Mesiah in this matter cannot be overstated. It was the NAACP that led the charge in 1954, when the Supreme Court ruled that separate educational systems were inherently unequal. It was the NAACP that led the charge in 1976, when the Buffalo public
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school system was found to have been deliberately segregated along racial lines. Nearly four decades later, it still is. During this most recent grass roots effort for an end to an inherently unfair two-tiered system, the NAACP has been curiously quiet. That wasn’t a problem – until now. It’s one thing to abandon a stellar history of advocacy at the forefront, and simply slip into acquiescence while the battle rages. But the point where our so-called leadership takes a position on the side of those who are literally choking the life out of our children is the point where that “leadership” has become a liability. In a school system where the vast majority of buildings are designated as low performing, where the vast majority of Black and Hispanic boys never graduate, where children are tossed out for the slightest infractions, fed low quality and sugar filled slop, arrested and paraded on television in handcuffs, locked out of school buildings in the evenings, assaulted by teachers with impunity, drugged, demeaned , and ultimately blamed as the cause of their own misery, our own “leadership” cries out to the state to consider the morale of the teachers? Not one word about the morale of the children? Not one word about the reasonable expectation that any employee – in any arena should be evaluated on his or her performance? Not one effort to converse with those of us who are on the ground, in the schools, and at the table with all of the parties involved? This act calls to mind the rapist who strategically hires a female attorney. Surely he couldn’t be that bad if a woman would defend him. As the racist specter of mostly Black children as the meal ticket for a mostly White teaching staff becomes clear, the Teachers Union reached for the negro nod. Surely they’re not that bad if a Black person will defend them. It may even be possible to identify the point where the apparent co-opting took place. In the 1983 appeal to enforce
the continuation of the 1976 school desegregation order, even the Court of Appeals noticed an odd switch. It wrote: “An unusual aspect of the case in its appellate stage is the position expressed at oral argument by counsel for the plaintiffs. Thomas I. Atkins, Esq., who has represented the NAACP in more than thirty school desegregation cases, declined to defend the District Court’s order, though he had signed plaintiffs’ brief urging affirmance.” Suddenly, the same NAACP that had led the effort for fairness was now claiming that the District Court, which had ordered the allocation of the funds needed to continue the process had not justified the determination that the funds were actually needed. What happened? We are loath to take up this conversation in full earshot of those who eavesdrop on our community conversations with devious intentions. But this letter was distributed publicly, preventing our ability to maintain and present a united front. We want to call to mind the glorious leadership that ultimately produced the first Black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall. We want to invoke the name and the memory of the mighty Medgar Evers, NAACP Field Secretary, who, in 1963 was
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shot in the back in his own driveway because of his fearless leadership in Mississippi. And, ironically, we want to call on the power imbedded in the very name of the author of the letter in question. It is Mesiah – as in Messiah…the title of one resurrected, returning with power, with sword in hand at the head of an army of thousands. Would that the courage, the power and the organizational experience of an unbought, unbossed NAACP could be resurrected, and united with the youth and the fire of Joshua’s generation! True enough, the giants in the land appear to be immovable, but the determination of parents who love their children has already decapitated them. They simply have yet to fall. On May 17th, 2012, parents gathered at the Performing Arts High School for yet another phase of training and organizing. Was it a coincidence that this was the very date of the Supreme Court’s Brown vs Topeka Decision in 1954? There are no coincidences - only signs and wonders, and the promise of victory. For those of us who are tired or may have lost faith and cannot help us, just stand down, and don’t hinder us. Our unity…is more powerful…than an atomic bomb.
Panel Discussion: Salute Prisoner Resistance and Oppose Mass Incarceration and Solitary Confinement A panel discussion saluting the resistance of hunger strikers in the U.S. and Palestine will be held May 29 at the Belle Center, at 6pm. The date also marks the 31st anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of political prisoner Oscar Lopez Rivera, jailed for fighting for the independence of Puerto Rico. Panel speakers will include those addressing the resistance of prisoners in the U.S. and Palestine, including here in Buffalo, the case for freeing Oscar Lopez Rivera, and organizing to oppose mass incarceration, solitary confinement and collective punishment. The presentations will address the recent hunger strike by Ohio State Penitentiary prisoners against solitary confinement and forcing prisoners to remain in solitary without cause. As well, Palestinian prisoners went on a mass hunger strike April 17, also demanding an end to solitary confinement, indefinite detention without charges or trial and freedom for Palestine. The strike began with some 1,600 strikers and grew to 2,500 out of the 4,600 prisoners in Israeli jails. Two of the strikers were on strike for more than 70 days and others for more than a month. The U.S. government, which supports Israel’s occupation of Palestine and imprisonment of Palestinians, remained silent about the strike.
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ATTORNEYS James P. Davis 181 Franklin St. (716) 847-2606 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
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Spring Your Home Into Action! Willie A. Price is President of Majadi Enterprises Inc., a Property Inspection and Property Management training company in the city of Buffalo (1992). The founder of the “Urban Management Training Group,” a program which helps urban property owners develop the needed skills to get the most out of their investment properties, he will present “Spring Your Home Into Action” on the following dates: :*May 30: Merriweather Library 6 p.m. *June 6: Niagara Falls Public Library 6 p.m. *June 16: Rochester: Mood Makers Bookstore 11:30 a.m. The sessions are sponsored by Councilmen Demone Smith, Charles Walker and Legislature Betty Jean Grant.For info call 316-7776 or Majadi@aol. com.
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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 / 335-8240 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
List Your Business TODAY!
881-1051
CHILD CARE
Cookieland Group Day Care 24 Barthel Misscookie*893-0590 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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bid s VILLAGE OF DEPEW, COUNTY OF ERIE 2012 SANITARY SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJET NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to a resolution of the Village Board of Depew, New York, sealed proposals will be received and considered by the Village Clerk, Village of Depew on May 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. local time in the Village Hall, 85 Manitou Street, Depew, New York 14043, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud by the undersigned. Each bid at the time it is received, will be stamped with the date and time of receipt. All bids shall be sealed and clearly marked as follows: VILLAGE OF DEPEW 2012 SANITARY SEWER AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJET The Contractor’s name, date and time of the opening shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. All blank spaces on the forms shall be filled in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the bid form is required. All bids shall be submitted on the forms furnished herein and the entire volume, including any addenda, shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Village of Depew, 85 Manitou Street, Depew New York 14043, to the attention of Elizabeth C. Melock, Village Administrator. Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the bid schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including addenda. After bids have been submitted, the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of work or the nature of the work to be done. The Contract Documents contain the provisions required for the construction of the project. Information obtained from an agent, or employee of the Owner or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of the contract. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, and shall be in the form and subject to the conditions provided for in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in the amount equal to the Contract Award. A maintenance bond for 100% of the contract price (including change orders) will be required during the maintenance period. Copies of the proposed Contract Documents, Plans, Specifications and Instructions to Bidders will be available May 17, 2012 and may be purchased from the office of Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Gateway Executive Park, Suite 500, 3556 Lake Shore Road, Buffalo, NY 14219 (716-8278000). There will be a $20.00 charge in the form of two $10.00 checks made payable to the Village of Depew for each set of bid documents requested. For copies of bid documents requiring shipping, an additional non-refundable amount of $15.00 payable to Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., is required for handling and ground shipping costs. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Contract Documents, including any Addenda, obtained from any other source. Any bidder returning Drawings and Specifications in good condition within 10 days following the bid opening will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Non-bidders will be refunded onehalf the deposit. Material suppliers and anyone returning the Plans and Specifications before the bid opening will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Non-bidders will be refunded one-half the deposit. Material suppliers and anyone returning the Plans and Specifications before the bid opening will be classified as non-bidders. Any bidders requesting more than one (1) set of Drawings and Specifications may purchase the excess, but it is understood that these are not returnable. All bids must be accompanied by a NON-COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE and a Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid total. Any bid submitted without such certification and bid bond will not be accepted. Any bid not meeting ALL specifications will not be considered.
EAST SIDE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE *Two and Three Bedroom Apartments starting at $395 plus security. Apartments Section 8 Ready. Call 836-8686.
Catholic Charities has an excellent professional development opportunity available for the following position:
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Part-time Nurse Practitioner to directly examine and evaluate clients’ physical health. For a full description of responsibilities and requirements please visit our website at www.ccwny.org or forward resume with Job #201236 to: Catholic Charities, 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209, Attention: Human Resources. EOE/M/F
Registered to
VOTE?
r equ est fo r p r oposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority requests sealed proposals to provide all professional Architectural/Engineering Services necessary or incidental to site investigate, design services, preparation of plans and specifications and clerk of the works services for the bidding and implementation of the following project: Architectural / Engineering Services to Facilitate Improvements @ Various Developments, BMHA Job #AE-12-09
The attention of the bidder is called particularly to the requirements of conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. The Village of Depew is an exempt organization under the Tax Law and is exempt from payment of sales and compensating use taxes of the State of New York and cities and counties of the state on all materials which are to be incorporated into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are to be included in the bid. This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and, as such, 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. The work shall be completed within 90 consecutive calendar days, to begin five (5) days after the “Notice to Proceed” has been issued. The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in or to make an award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner and in accordance with law are herewith reserved. No bidder may withdraw a bid within forty-five (45) days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same any time prior to the scheduled date for the opening of bids.
Published: May 17, 2012
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Are you
BIDDERS ON THIS WORK WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 11246. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS AND CONTRACTORS UNDER THIS ORDER WHICH CONCERN NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ARE EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICAITONS.
BY ORDER OF: ELIZABETH C. MELOCK VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR VILLAGE OF DEPEW, NEW YORK
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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The Request for Proposals may be obtained at the BMHA Capital Improvements Office located at 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Sealed proposals must be received by 2:00 PM, local time, on June 14,2012 at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Perspective offers are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-submittal meeting. The pre-submittal meeting will be held on June 4, 2012 @ 2:00 PM @ 320 Perry Street 14204
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The contract for professional services will only be awarded to a single professional firm; no joint ventures. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all proposals submitted. Date: May 17, 2012
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NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS
5/13
MON 5/14
TUES 5/15
WED 5/16 THURS 5/17 FRI 5/18 SAT 5/19
MID- 970 MID-100 MID- 249 MID-658 MID-388 MID-213 MID-100 EVE-804 EVE-641 EVE- 673 EVE-269 EVE-822 EVE-837 EVE-235
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MID - 9774 MID- 3085 EVE2880 EVE- 6883
WIN 4
6-15-27-28-37 5-6-7-27-37 5-19-22-29-32
TAKE 5
LOTTO
MID-1138 MID-9536 EVE-0850 EVE-4544
HOT TIPS
996
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Zakiyyah’s Run Down 662-788-919-322-666-986-568-853-578-312-468-014065-768-981-852-679-254-756-801-645-580-234-532
Billy Bye Bye Sez:
If you dream of a BED Your number should be 310. If you dream of a CAR 816; FOG 577; GRANDMOTHER 797; MONEY 499, 202,290, 221 and TOILET 681!
May Monthly Vibrations 579-143-182-243-409-
THE NUMBER BOOK
19-28-30-32-33
776-001-557-338888-542-893-659
Grandma’s 4-Way MyWay
1098-0067-57097998-6074-1156
quick money $$$$ 189-809-444 886-980-422 322-522-355 800-592-390 394-833-924 127-909-418 927-313-466 124-550-525 583-269-508
MID- 7265 MID-1240 MID-8925 EVE- 9161 EVE-5499 EVE-2763
3-8-10-18-29
6-15-23-26-33 17-20-21-22-36
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515
MA RUTH SPRING 895-7-148-326-910435-479-786-578-967623-467-896-019-690054-434-627-467-392843-256
LUCKIE DUCKIE 134-431-143
648*123*104
980-422-809
981-989-970-990-080-800 390-196-102-581-752-319408-378-352-126
189-444-886
322-522-412-432-421-423
3-Way Winning Numbers this Time Last Year
grandma’s MAY pixs
05/31/2011 Evening 1-9-1 05/31/2011 Midday 3-1-5 05/30/2011 Evening 6-4-0 05/30/2011 Midday 0-1-0 05/29/2011 Evening 2-7-5 05/29/2011 Midday 9-8-1 05/28/2011 Evening 9-3-5 05/28/2011 Midday 5-4-8 05/27/2011 Evening 1-5-0 05/27/2011 Midday 5-8-0 05/26/2011 Evening 7-5-6 05/26/2011 Midday 4-0-7 05/25/2011 Evening 6-8-2 05/25/2011 Midday 6-9-9 05/24/2011 Evening 0-4-5 05/24/2011 Midday 9-8-8 05/23/2011 Evening 3-8-6 05/23/2011 Midday 6-0-3
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804-Lucky Duckie (bx) 673-Number Book (bx) 269-Ma Ruth (bx) 235-ZR (bx)
213-Lucky Duckie (bx)
Dance! Dance! Dance!
*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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EVENTS CALENDAR
Dori Miller Pistol & Gun Club Meeting: Book Discussion, “Negroes With Guns” by Robert F. Williams, Merriweather Library; 844-8831. Thursday May 24 Community Fundraiser for Edward Earl Key, Judicial Candidate: New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave., 6-8 p.m.; $25. (See also page 10)
Friday May 25 Eva Doyle to lecture: Downtown Library, Lafayette Square, noon-1 pm. “The Tuskegee Airmen and Jesse Clipper.” Free. 858-8900. Sunday May 27
see you at the events
Promises Beauty Salon “Shades of Blue” Fashion Show: 4-8 p.m., Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy; $30; Merline Bell for more info @ 896-4585. See You at the Events!
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Sunday May 27
Friday June 1
Wednesday June 6
Susan & Friends Farewell Anniversary Musical: 4 p.m., Pentecostal Temple, 618 Jefferson Ave; 807-7212.
“God’s Law and Freedom”: Lecture by Bosede Bakarey of Ibadan, Nigeria, Durham Memorial AME Zion Church, 7 p.m., free. 877-6054
“We Are Women Warriors” Community Forum: “Successful Release thru Re-entry Programs,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ Utica. 536-7323.
Monday May 28 Occupy Buffalo Justice Dialogue: 5:30 p.m., Niagara Square (in case of bad weather, 2nd Cup 36 Broadway); Albert Brown presenter. Wednesday May 30 Homeowners “Spring Your Home Into Action”: 6 p.m., Merriweather Library, featuring Willie A. Price, free, 3167776. Friday June 1 GROUP Ministries Annual Family Community Day: 1333 Jefferson Ave. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. BUILD of Buffalo Annual Convention: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friends Inc. Center, 118 East Utica St.
Saturday June 2 BUILD of Buffalo Annual Convention: 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Friends Inc. Center, 118 East Utica St. African American Cultural Center Dance & Drum Recita: 2 p.m., 350 Masten; $12 adults, $6 children. Schiller Music Fest: 3-7 p.m., Schiller Park Senior Citizen Center, 2057 Genesee St., music by Triple Play featuring Oscar Alston; $10; 55 and older; 895-2727. Love Supreme School of Music Summer Recital: 3 p.m. Durham Memorial Community Center, 200 East Eagle St. $10. 228-5307. Ballin’ For A Cause Charity Basketball Tournament: Buffalo Niagara Court Center. www.ballinforacause.com Sunday June 3 Ballin’ For A Cause Charity Basketball Tournament: Buffalo Niagara Court Center. www.ballinforacause.com
Friday June 8 CAO 47th Anniversary Celebration: Buffalo Convention Center, 881-5150. See You at the Events!
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