Malcolm After Mecca May 19
INSIDE ROCHESTER Around Town *Rochester, NY AIDS Care is hosting a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for their Adult Day Health Program which officially opened at the end of March. This is the first HIV/AIDS focused Adult Day Health program to open outside of New York City. The event will be held on Monday, May 23 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For more information call 585-545-7200. *Taking Back the City Soul Saving and Gospel Fest, 2021 Genesee St., Saturday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m. For more information. (716) 602-8608 or (347) 216-4574. *Youth Football/Cheerleading Rochester Rams Registration. 5-15 years; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. May 21, Thomas P. Ryan Community Center, 530 Webster Ave., for more info (585)301-0332.
Over 500 Attend Links White Rose Luncheon : Leecia Eve of Empire State Development Corporation, is Guest Speaker More than 500 people attended a luncheon Saturday, May 7, honoring four women for their contributions to the arts, services to youths and national and international issues in the Rochester area during the Rochester Chapter of The Links Inc White Rose of Friendship Awards luncheon. Leecia Eve, Senior Vice President of Empire State Development Corporation delivered the keynote address during the sosld-out event which took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel .She is the daughter of former Buffalo- Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve and and Constance Eve. Both she and her mother are members of the Buffalo Chapter, The Links, Incorporated.The recipients of the White Rose of Friendship Awards for 2011 included: Teryle Watson, the Arts.; Sherry Tshibangu, International Trends.; The Rev. Adrienne L. Phillips, National Trends. The former pastor at West Avenue United Methodist Church,has been appointed to Christ Community United Methodist Church in Syracuse and Keischa Higdon, Services to Youths. Higdon is the founder and chief executive officer of Sisters Together Achieving The Rochester, NY Chapter, is celebrating 25 years of leadership and service. Photos by Rodney Young.
Allen to Keynote Scholarship Sunday at Memorial AME Zion
Arkee Allen will deliver the keynote address during Memorial AME Zion’s Scholarship Sunday, May 22 at the church at 10 a.m. R e v . K e n n e t h Q. J a m e s is p a s t o r Arkee Allen was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He attended #58, World of Inquiry, #4 George Mather Forbes, Jefferson Middle School and West Irondequoit High School via the Urban Suburban Program. He graduated from Columbia in 1998 with a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education, with a Concentration in Math. In 2005 he earned his first Masters Degree in Secondary Math Education, and in 2010 earned his Second Masters Degree in School District/ School Building Leadership. Mr. Allen has taught Math and coached wrestling at West Irondequoit High and East High Schools.While teaching, coaching, and advising, he had to deal with tragedy in his own family. His older brother, Alton Allen, was murdered in 1999. Through his brother’s death, he emerged as a voice for anti-violence and began to touch people’s lives one by one in conversation, speaking engagements, mentoring roles, and ultimately his own summer camps. In 2005. Allen and his “Big Brother” (Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program) Art Alvut, co-founded ROC Wrestling and, subsequently, ROC E6. ROC E6 equips student-athletes with educa-tion in the morning and sports in the afternoon. He is presently the assistant Principal at Sodus High School. Mr. Allen resides in the City of Rochester and is currently teaching his eight and ten year old sons, Styles Allen and Lennon Black, how to read, wrestle and play lacrosse. Page 2
*Frances Dances Presents “Dance It Out” Dance Concert, Tango Café Dance Studio, 389 Gregory St., Rochester, Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. @ $5 249-0354; franceshare@yahoo.com *Frances Dances “Salsational Sunday,” May 29 @ Sho-Shin Karate Studio, 1115 E. Main St. Door #1 (2nd Floor), 11a.m. – 3 p.m. ; $5; for (585) 2490354 or franceshare@yahoo.com
On May 19, 2011 a program in honor of Malcolm X will take place at the Frederick Douglass Resource Center, 36 King Street, in Rochester, from 6-8 p.m. The event’s theme is “Malcolm after Mecca” and will explore Malcolm X’s life after his return from hajj in 1964. The program will consist of creative expression, a video of Malcolm X interviews, a lecture by the late Dr. Manning Marable, and a community dialogue. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. A freewill donation will be appreciated. This event is sponsored by The Maafa Celebration Committee, African American MARSHA Youth Cultural Development, Inc., and the Frederick Douglass Resource Center, Inc. collectively. Please contact: Gerard Hunt- (585) 325-9190 or Djed Snead(585) 266-6026 for further information or questions.
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Rochester Jamaican Organization Hosts Fundraiser With the recent hurricane touching down on Jamaica and the damage it brought, the Rochester Jamaican Organization will be cooking and delivering meals this Friday, May 20, from noon to 6 p.m. To order or place a meal, call 234-2119 or e-mail rochesterjamaican.org. Meals will be prepared at Peppapot, 133 Gregory Street, between Mt. Hope and South Avenue. Patrons may have their choice of jerk/curried chicken, $12or stewed King fish, $14, served with rice and peas, steamed veggies, fried dumplins and fried plantains. Proceeds raised will benefit two schools in Jamaica in need of restoration and repair.
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Peoples-Stokes, Parents, Superintendent. Williams Responds to Officials Announce Support School Boycott : Scheduled to Attend Community-Wide Meeting Calling All Men! Annual Men’s Fellowship Father’s for Superintendent Williams Emphasizes the need for daily attendance
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Day Fish Fry Will Offer More Than Good Eating!
Accepting Nominations for Fathers to be Honored The upcoming Annual Men’s Fellowship Father’s Day Fish Fry will offer more than good food. Sponsored by the Buffalo United Front Inc., the event hopes to bring together men from all walks of life to discuss ways they can best serve the community. It also seeks to break down religious and socio-economic barriers, and stress communication, cooperation and oneness of purpose. The dinner will take place on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Avenue. Mt. Olive, where Rev. William Gillison is pastor, is catering the affair. Donation is $20. “We want to engage as many men as possible in the community to come together – regardless of religious denomination and political affiliation Mayor Brown (left) and Bishop Badger. ...to do the work that is necessary to save our children and our community,” said Buffalo United Front President George “Mr. J.” Johnson. Mayor Byron Brown and Bishop Michael Badger will serve as guest speakers. The theme is “I go A Fishing.” (John 21:3) The annual gathering will also honor fathers who rarely get credit for serving their families and/or community. Nominations for fathers to be recognized are now being accepted. For more information about the Fellowship Father’s Day Fish Fry or to nominate a father to be honored, call Eric Johnson at (716) 812-4236.
We Are Women Warriors Meeting
The next We Are Women Warriors Meeting will be held on May 18 from 6-7:45 p.m. at the Merriweather Library on Jefferson and E. Utica St. The ‘We Are Women Warriors’ Community and Family Empowerment group is a newly formed group that will focus primarily on the education of at- risk students in the Buffalo Public Schools. There will be time set aside to hear from community leaders, Murray Holman and Robert Harris, as to how we can reduce youth violence, in our neighborhoods this summer, when school lets out. For additional information, call Betty Jean Grant@ (716) 536-7323 or (716) 894-0914. The families of students and the general public are invited to attend.
Jackson Says “Thanks But No Thanks” Community activist Darnell Jackson said the $1,000 offered to him by the District Attorney’s Office for his role in turning over convicted City Grill shooter Riccardo M. McCray to police, was an “insult.” Jackson, who arranged the peaceful surrender of McCray to police last summer after the Grill City Shooting that left four people dead and four wounded, told the Buffalo News he felt he should have been given the whole $15,000 reward. District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III said he divided the reward based on how much information individuals supplied to help bring about the Jackson conviction of McCray. There were reportedly several people. At least two are using the money to relocate according to authorities. Jackson, who received death threats after McCray’s conviction, told The News that the real disappointment came from the fact that “none of the victims or their families ever thanked me.” Rev. Darius Pridgen, pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church, who raised the money from church members and other donors, said he turned everything over to the DA and had nothing to do with how the money was split. It has reportedly not yet been determined what will happen to the $1,000 Jackson refused.
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Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes, local Elected Officials, concerned parents and supporters from the Buffalo community held a press conference last Wednesday at the Johnnie B. wiley Stadium on Jefferson and Best Streets in support of the direction of Superintendent James A. Williams leadership, which has led to major improvements in the district. Backdrop of impressive newly renovated athletic field done as part of Buffalo Public Schools commitment to improving district Athletics. Speakers briefly highlighted some of these improvements. Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes and members of the community felt there was a need to stand behind Dr. Williams given the amount of scrutiny he has been facing. Many parents say they are not against Dr. Williams and see the improvement in their children and the district’s performance. The rally is sending a message that the concerns of the community need to be addressed and that the issue is not Dr. Williams. Community members acknowledge that he has been working to improve the educational standards and structural deficiencies for our children; since he was hired in 2005. “Dr. Williams has been working tirelessly to garner results to improve the system. Every year, we request funding from Albany to help improve our system, with no results. Dr. Williams is proof that sometimes aggressive plans that are focused on putting children first can thrive under the right administration. We must support him to ensure that it does happen; putting children first and foremost in the district’s agenda,” stated Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes.
Buffalo Schools Superintendent Dr. James Williams on Monday released the following statement in reference to the June 16th boycott of Buffalo Public Schools: “Today’s attendance numbers didn’t tell us anything new about the need for students to be in school on a daily basis. Overall attendance in the district was near 53 percent today, compared to 61 percent on the last half day, May 9th. Without a doubt, attendance needs to be better every day for continuity of instruction. “While I applaud our parent’s passion and their right to a voice for themselves and their children, I ask that we move together positively for change. It’s time to stop talking about boycotts and instead focus on the substantive issues of public education reform. “Given the increased academic expectations as a result of Race to the Top, the entire school community needs to make a concerted effort toward attendance and learning. Being present and fulfilling obligations is a skill that if learned young, will continue to pay off for years to come. “The bottom line is that we know the best place for our children is in school, and children learn best when they are in school every day.”
-Community-Wide Meeting-
In a related development, Legislator Betty Jean Grant announced that on Tuesday, June 7 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. James A. Williams has committed to attend a community-wide meeting at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, to address many of the issues dealing with the school district’s high dropout rate, the high level of suspension and other identifiable problems in the Buffalo Public Schools. Dr. Williams will be the special guest of the We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment group. Parents, community leaders and the general public are encouraged to come to the meeting to ask questions; get answers and bring forth pertinent issues.
Services Set for JoAnn Cole Funeral services for JoAnn Cole will be held today (Wednesday May 18) from 10 a.m. to noon at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 26 Brunswick Blvd.
“Up, you mighty race, accomplish what you will.” Marcus Garvey
BUFFALO SOCIAL WORKERS ON THE MOVE ! Members
of the Buffalo Association of Black Social Workers Inc. (BABSW) are all smiles at the National Association Conference. Pictured above: Lelia Byrd, Leonard Dunston (former NYS Division for Youth Commissioner), Carla Cyrus, newly elected BABSW Chapter President and Yvonne Corley-James. BABSW invites you to join them on May 26 at the Merriweather Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to review NABSW National Conference happenings held in New Orleans, LA. For additional information call (716) 939-5271.
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NEWS UPDATE
Naked Man On Train Attacks Black Passengers NEW YORK–A 41-year-old naked white man who was caught on tape yelling the N-word and attacking black passengers in a NYC subway
had to undergo psychological evaluations. The naked lunatic stripped down bare naked, and attacked random passengers yelling profanity, including the “n-word” repeatedly. He even told a police officer “Shoot me N-word!”. The officer who could not handle the situation was helped by a group of bystanders to hold the man down. He was taken to Hospital for a psychological evaluation and not charged, according to the NYdailynews.com
CNN Anchor Reveals He's Gay CNN weekend anchor Don Lemon says he is gay, and all the details will be available in his upcoming memoir, "Transparent." In a recent New York Times interview, Lemon says he abhors hypocrisy and couldn't "be in the business of news" and not tell people the truth. In "Transparent," Lemon opens up about his sexuality, being sexually abused, and his estranged relationship with his father. Lemon says that writing his book encouraged him to publicly acknowledge his sexuality, despite his initial fears. "Transparent" is due out June 16, 2011.
Chicago Fire Department Must Hire 100 Black Firefighters
The Chicago Fire Department has been ordered by a federal appeals court to hire 111 African Americans who passed a firefighters entrance exam 16 years ago. According to the ruling by The Seventh U.S. Circuit Court, Chi-town must also and pay millions of dollars to thousands more who took and passed the same test. This serves as another hit to the Windy City, which has been on the losing end of court decisions regarding the 1995 test for years, including a 2005 ruling by a federal judge who said the test discriminated against Black applicants and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year that the candidates did not wait too long to sue the city. An attorney for the Black firefighter candidates said that the 111 jobs would be filled from the applicants who passed the 1995 test and their pensions would be adjusted as if they'd been firefighters since 1995. And, said Joshua Karsh, 6,000 others who also passed the test will divide "tens of millions of dollars" that would have been paid 111 firefighters from 1995 until today. A spokeswoman for the city's law department called the decision a "partial victory" for the city because it reduced the number of African Americans the fire department must hire from 132 to 111.
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Update: Crisis in Yemen Qatar has pulled out of a Gulf Co-operation Council-led initiative to mediate in the three-month political crisis in Yemen, citing “the continued escalation [and] intensity of the confrontations, and a lack of wisdom”. The embattled government of Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen’s president, welcomed the news. It has accused the Gulf state of “funding chaos” and the Qatar-based Al Jazeera television network of supporting protests against the president. Championed by the US and Europe as the last hope for a peaceful transfer of power, the GCC deal now appears in peril as 15 unarmed demonstrators were killed by security forces this week. Opposition figures have rejected the latest initiative, demanding that Mr Saleh personally sign his resignation. As efforts to resolve the crisis stall there are fears of broader violence and confrontations between factions in the military. Some analysts say the threat of regional separatism is also increasing, raising the prospect of civil war. But the GCC is not giving up. Its secretary-general is set to return to Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, on Saturday in a bid to seek stability. The nature of the threat on all the Gulf states is such that not one of them would play with fire,” said Abdullah Hamidaddin, Saudi-based Yemen expert. “If it blows in Yemen, it blows in the face of them all.” When student protesters took to the streets in early February demanding the government’s removal, diverse interest groups seized on the opportunity to make common cause with the movement and cast off government control in Yemen’s restive peripheries. “This uprising is the inevitable backlash against a greedy and criminal regime. However it is resolved, we demand a just settlement and autonomy for the oppressed south,” Tariq al-Fadhli, a former Saleh confidante turned southern secessionist leader, told the Financial Times. “The sons of this region have cast them out, but every day government air strikes and shells rain down on us as punishment.”
Pictured Above: Anti-government protestors react during a demonstration demanding the resignation of Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in Taiz, Yemen, Thursday, May 12, 2011.
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Kucinich: U.S. War Policies Remain the Same Under Dems or GOP “We’re destroying our democracy, there’s no other way to put it,” says Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), a 2008 presidential candidate. NATO “has blood on its hands” in Libya, where “more civilians are dying now, because NATO is accelerating the war.” Rather than protecting civilians, “NATO has taken the side of the rebels in what is clearly a policy of regime change that is being promoted by the White House.”
Spending Measure Would Authorize War With No End
Attempts to change the language governing the so-called War on Terror amounts to “a blank check to the executive branch and the military to go wherever they want, whenever they want, against anybody they think is a terrorist…forever,” says Bill Quigley, legal director of the Center for Constitutional Rights. “It could commit the United States to a worldwide war without any boundaries or time limits.” The language in question was inserted into a defense spending authorization bill.
Afghan War Fought for Pipeline
“I think the United States wants” a proposed oil and gas pipeline traversing Afghanistan “to be a means to control the pricing and the flow of fossil fuels that China would want access to,” says Kathy Kelly, of Voices for Creative Non-Violence. Kelly, who recently returned from a trip to the region, asked: “Is that why the Unites States is expected to continue the war,” and to maintain 200 bases in the country?
U.S. Bombing Fuels Taliban
Sameer Dossani, the Asia Coordinator for Action Aid International, says the effect of years of U.S. aerial bombardment has been to “build up support for the resistance – and the resistance is the Taliban and Al Qaida.” Police Violence Against Blacks Historically Rooted The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a broad pattern of police abuse of Black citizens in Newark, New Jersey, a city that has had a Black mayor since 1970. “The problem goes deeper than simply the skin color of whoever might be the mayor or sitting on the city council,” says Larry Hamm, of People’s Organization for Progress. Violence against African Americans “is basically a part of the socio-psychological makeup of this country.”
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HEALTH MATTERS
Family Wellness Weekend Offers Holistic Healing
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Family Wellness Weekend will take place in Buffalo Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. There will be three exciting events to choose from: (1) NATURAL FAMILY HEALER TRAINING: Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $25. Feel confident about providing holistic care to your family and friends. Learn about natural remedies and increasing your personal health. Wellness topics include: Identifying Signs of Disease, Administering Care, Drugs vs. Natural Remedies, Preparing Healthy Foods, Basic Herbology, Food As Medicine , Why Sickness Occurs and Emotional Care. (2) SACRED WOMAN RITES OF PASSAGE TRAINING: Saturday, June 4, 2 – 6 p.m. Workshop Tuition $25. Queen Afua has inspired many to live healthier lives through her wellness programs and SACRED WOMAN has changed the lives of women all over the world. ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE! ARE YOU READY TO LIVE LIFE AS THE SACRED WOMAN YOU ARE! Join Dr. Akua as facilitator on this powerful workshop through the 10 Gateways of your mental, spiritual, physical and emotional ascension. (3) VEGGIE DELIGHTS LIVE FOODS CLASS AND HOLISITC HEALTH SPA DAY: Live Foods Workshop from 2:00- 3:30pm. Health Services from 3:00 - 6:00pm. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and healthy eating! Learn about the nutritional value of the foods you eat and need. Bring in the Summer with a new attitude about your health and wellness. Come enjoy nutritious foods that are easy to prepare! Also partake in an afternoon of Soothing Massage, Foot Detox Hydrotherapy, Iridology Readings, Reiki and more.(Choice of 2 Services). $30 in advance ( $40 at the door)Register Today! For more information call Prudence Fuller at 883-436 ext.1831 or email prudenceisluv@ aol.com or call Dr. Akua at 1-888-333-4617.
Black Children Hardest Hit by Rise in Asthma
America appears to be undergoing an asthma epidemic. A report released Tuesday shows roughly 25 million Americans – one in every 12 people – have asthma. The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) covers the period from 2001 to 2009 and reveals that children, especially African American children, are hardest hit by the life-long ailment which causes wheezing, tightness in the chest, coughing and shortness of breath. Researchers have been unable to identify the reasons; but the largest increase in asthma rates is taking place among Black children who saw a 50 percent rise in the ailment from 2001 to 2009. In fact, as of 2009, 17 percent of all Black children were asthma sufferers. That percentage is the highest rate in the nation. Indoor smoking had been thought to be a major asthma trigger. But even though the nation is experiencing some success in reducing indoor smoking, asthma is still rising. Asthma triggers are usually environmental, such as tobacco smoke, mold, outdoor air pollution and infections linked to flu, cold-like symptoms, and other viruses. CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden issued a statement along with the report saying “Asthma is a serious, lifelong disease that unfortunately kills thousands of people each year
and adds billions to our nation’s healthcare costs.” (source: Taylor Media Services)
AIDS Programs Benefit From Dining Out for Life Maisha Drayton, director of Health Promotion Services at AIDS Community Services, (ACS) Inc., manages programs that will directly benefit from the ninth annual Dining Out for Life last month. Nearly 90 restaurants participated in Dining Out for Life this year, contributing at least 25 percent of food sales that day to the agency’s efforts to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in our community and to providing vital services to those living with the disease. More than 6, 000 families in this area have a family member dealing with HIV/AIDS. Drayton, who joined ACS seven years ago as a community educator, has visited many churches, schools and organizations to talk about this health issue. Today, she oversees a staff of seven. Their newest initiative will have them working with individuals in the region’s state corrections facilities to educate about HIV/AIDS prevention.
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EAT TO LIVE
Don’t miss this unprecedented, multicultural Civil War commemorative event!
A C i v i l W A r D Ay o f r e m e m b r A n C e
Sunday, May 29, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies: 11:00 a.m.
Free Admission | Open To The Public | Family Friendly
Join us throughout the day for a parade; interactive exhibits; hundreds of re-enactors from all around the country; entertainment; historic, educational and living history displays and artifacts; kids’ activities and more on the historic grounds of Forest lawn. Free PArking & shuTTle service FrOm cAnisius cOllege
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• Special Dedications and Tributes • Civil War Union and Confederate encampments Food concessions will be available.
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Buffalo To Host Annual District Conference At St. Luke A M.E. Zion Church
Susan & Friends Concert Susan & Friends will be in concert on Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. at Pentecostal Temple, 618 Jefferson Avenue. Featured guests include: Anointed Praise, Delivered, Kings of Harmony, New Redeemed Gospel Singers, James Hall, Favoa, and Men in White Choir. Evangelist Candy Mingo is the Mistress of Ceremony. There will be a special tribute to the late Rev. George and Alberta Green by Elder Hank Reed. For more information contact Susan at (716) 807-7212.
Church of the Nativity Presents Joining Hands: An Introduction to Islam An overview of the most important beliefs and practices of Islam will be the topic of a FREE presentation by Faizan Haq, Tuesday, May 24th at 7 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 1530 Colvin Boulevard near Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda. The public is invited. Haq is an instructor at UB and Buffalo State. Call the church office for more information at 8753365. On the Web at NativityUCC. org.
“Enough is Enough” City-Wide Prayer One In Christ Ministries 940 Broadway Street Frederick A. Gelsey Sr., Pastor Monday May 16 – Friday May 20, Beginning nightly from 6– 7pm Emmanuel Temple S.D.A. 300 Adams Street @ Peckham – Kenneth Green, Pastor Monday May 23 – Friday May 27, Beginning nightly from 6 – 7:00 pm For More Information call Elder Wiggins @ (716) 954-3330
On Thursday, May 19 at 3 p.m., the Congregation of St. Luke AME Zion Church and the members of the Buffalo District comprised of 8 local AME Zion churches will host their Annual District Conference. The Theme, “Invest to Empower,” taken from Acts 9:27, is the focus. The Conference guests will be the Rev. Arthur L. Holloway, Pastor, St. Luke AME Zion Church of New Castle, PA.; Rev. Cassandra SalterSmith, Director of Campus Ministries, Daemen College, Buffalo; Rev. Annette Mellerson-Hood, Pastor, Blackwell Chapel AME Zion Church, Jamestown, NY; and Rev. Alan Core, Pastor, First Centennial Missionary Baptist Church, Buffalo. Thursday evening’s Worship and Communion Service will begin at 7 p.m. with The Rev. Arthur L. Holloway, preaching. On Friday morning there will be a Memorial Prayer Breakfast with the Rev. Cassandra Salter-Smith giving the meditation. On Friday Afternoon (4:30) the Recognition Dinner will be presided over by the Rev. Alan R. Core. Tickets are $15. The 7 p.m. Service of Empowerment Sermon will be preached by the Rev. AnnetteMellerson-Hood. God promises to “show up and show out!” We invite the community to join us as we Praise Him to Glory!!! The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Graham is Host Pastor and Presiding Elder.
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Elder Core’s 8th Pastoral Anniversary The First Centennial Missionary Baptist Church Family invites the community to join in the celebration of their Pastor, Elder Alan R. Core Sr. during his 8th Pastoral Anniversary, Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. at the church, 273 High Street. Pastor Dion Watkins of Mt. Olive Baptist church in Lackawanna is the guest speaker.
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Greater Refuge Temple Flea Market The Greater Refuge Temple Flea market is raising funds to help build a school in Monrovia, Liberia West Africa. The Flea market will be held June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jefferson &7 High Streets. Space is still available. Call 886-2199.
"God has not called us to see through each other, but to see each other through." (Anonymous) Page 6
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St. Martin de Porres Hosts 2nd Annual Basket & Silent Auction
COME HAVE TEA WITH US! The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Clara Quartet and Henri Muhammad and the children of the Muhammad School of Music will perform at the first Mother Daughter Sister Friend Tea Social on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the African American Cultural Center (AACC), 350 Masten Avenue on Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Fancy hats and white gloves are optional for the event, which is a fund raiser for the AACC Educational Directives After School program. The Tea Social will be hosted by the young ladies of AACC Positive Productive Sisters (PPS), a self-mentoring group for girls ages 10 to 17 founded in 2010 by Paulette S. Counts. For information call (716) 884-2013. Above (l. to r.): PPS members Netanya Thompson, 13; Janee Brown, 13; Quanaejah Miller, 14; Nicole Caver, 13; Desiray Slaughter, 11 and Monet Seabury, 10.
Bpo Clara Quartet, Muhammad School Of Music Are Guest Performers At First Cultural Center “Afternoon Tea Social” The African American Cultural Center will hold its first Mother Daughter Sister Friend Afternoon Tea Social on Sunday, June 12, 2011 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 350 Masten Avenue. The fund-raising event, hosted by the young ladies of AACC Positive Productive Sister (PPS), will feature performances by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Clara Quartet, and violinist Henri Muhammad and the children of his Muhammad School of Music, in celebration of African contributions to classical music. The AACC Positive Productive Sisters program was founded in 2010 to promote self-esteem, critical thinking and positive communication and decision making skills among girls ages 10 to 17. The group currently consists of 11 members and meets every Wednesday at the Center. Membership is free and open to all girls in the City of Buffalo. “Our tea social will give the girls of our Positive Productive Sisters program an opportunity to learn about things other than hip-hop and allow them to spend time with their mothers, grandmothers and other positive women,” Paulette S. Counts, AACC board member and PPS director said. The June 12 menu includes a variety of traditional finger sandwiches, healthy treats, and select teas and coffees from African countries. “Come to the Center to meet the wonderful girls of Positive Productive Sisters. We will be serving the tea and other goodies,” PPS member Monet Seabury, 11, said. “Our Tea Social will be a fun event for all daughters to come to,” said PPS member Desiray Slaughter, 11. Donation for the AACC Mother Daughter Sister Friend Tea Social is $30 for individuals; $50 for couples, $20 for young ladies age 14 and younger and $100 for a table of four. Advance tickets are available from PPS members and the AACC box office. All proceeds will support the African American Cultural Center Educational Directives for After School Program. The African American Cultural Center is a not for profit 501 (c) 3 organization supported through public funds from the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, City f Buffalo Community Development Block Grant, the County of Erie, NYS Council on the Arts (a State Agency), NYS Office of Children and Family Services and the State of New York - and through the generosity of community, Erie County Youth Bureau, corporate and private friends and supporters. For additional information call the African American Cultural Center at 716-884-2013 or email africancultural350@gmail.com. Visit the AACC online at www.africancultural.org.
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On Sunday, May 22, St. Martin de Porres Church will host its’ 2nd Annual Basket & Silent Auction at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Special guest MC’s include Sr. Jean Klimczak, OFK and Rev. Dr. James A. Lewis, with live music performed by the Love Supreme Jazz Ensemble. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Auction will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this after five affair. Tickets are $50 per person and include: a buffet dinner, 25 chances at Basket Auction items, and a chance at the door prizes. Tickets for children ages 12 and under are $20 and include dinner only. Proceeds from the Auction will benefit St. Martin de Porres and the Workman Center, named in honor of the late Dan & Joanne Workman. St. Martin de Porres R.C. Church is located at 555 Northampton Street in Buffalo, NY and is under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Ronald P. Sajdak. For more information, to purchase tickets, make a donation, and/or sponsor, please contact Kimberly R. German at (716) 573-5252, Church Office at (716) 883-7729, or SMDPAuction@yahoo.com.
Join the Ellicott-Masten YMCA for Flag Football The Ellicott-Masten Family YMCA is pleased to offer youth Flag Football! This instructional league is for children ages 7-12 years old and will run from now to June 25. Players will learn basic flag football skills during the early weeks of the session and will focus on game play toward the end. The program runs on Saturdays from 12:30-2:00 pm and is only $10 for YMCA members and $12 for non-members. For more information please contact the Ellicott-Masten Family YMCA at 845-5440.
Day of Agitation! Fifty seven years ago this month in a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown versus Board of Education that segregation of public schools “solely on the basis of race” denied Black children “equal educational opportunity.” Today the promise of an equal education remains unmet for many of the nation’s students of color according to a new brief from the Alliance for Excellent Education. The Buffalo Public Schools are a prime example. Failing schools, a “broken” system, an insane drop out rate, a dismally low graduation rate, and disproportioned suspension rates among minority students – particularly Black males among other issues – has led the District Parent Coordinating Council and their supporters to demand change and a seat at the decision-making table. The group voted to boycott Buffalo Public Schools on May 16. And at the end of the day, despite the number of children who did or did not attend school; despite whether or not persons agreed or disagreed with the action, few could deny that the issues were real and that something had to change for the sake of the children and their future. A rally on the steps of City Hall that afternoon drew several hundred supporters and a host of public speakers,
World Of Girls Divinity Pageant Corrections The World of Girls Divinity Pageant is now accepting applications for the 2011 Fall Pageant. Open to all young ladies ages 13-19, the event was established in 1985 to bring girls to an awareness of a God conscious life.Deadline for all applications is May 30. Last week’s Challenger contained several errors: The first prize winner receives $300. The only number to call for information is (716) 715-3993. Our apologies!
including comments of encouragement from the Council’s president, Co-Leen Webb. Samuel Radford III, vice president of the parent Council that led the event, has throughout the picture, taken pains to make it clear that they were not pointing fingers at any one particular person, particularly School Superintendent Dr. James Williams. The problem, he said in a brief interview prior to the rally, “is way bigger than the superintendent...and these issues have been going on long before the superintendent got here.” Radford even went so far as to cite the fact that Williams had made more accomplishments than any superintendent who came before him. “We are not going to get tricked into fighting each other,” he declared. The only results he and other parents want to see, said Radford, is a better educational system for the children. Buffalo, he said, has a two-tier system that promotes separate and unequal education, and no solid plan to turn around failing schools. On Monday at the rally he thanked all the parents who “had the courage” to participant in the action for change, but acknowledged that the choice to call a boycott was not an easy one. “We have a school system we know... is broken...and we made a very hard choice (to boycott)...we had to have the courage to interrupt a broken system.” Otherwise, he said, he and others would continue to validate, for example, a 25 percent graduation rate for Black males (giving Buffalo the fourth-worst graduation rate for Black males in the country), a 75 percent dropout rate for Black males and increasingly high suspension rates. “It’s not about kids not going to Continued Page 11
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Quincy-G Comes Home to a Hollywood Welcome
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African Liberatio Day Dance & Juneteenth Fundraiser The Juneteenth Sankofa Days Committee will present the 2nd annual African Liberation Day Dance Party & Juneteenth Fundraiser on Saturday, May 28 from 9 p.m. until at the Juneteenth Headquarters, 1517 Genesee Street featuring music by DJs Ras Jomo and Ras Muata of ProJect Access to Afreeka (1080AM WUFO Radio). Admission is $10. Food and refreshments will be on sale.
On May 12, the Town Ballroom will roll out the red carpet to welcome Quincy-G back home to Buffalo and premiere his first music video, Be My Girlfriend, produced by Richard Vission (Grammy-nominated remixer/producer and DJ) and Chico Bennett. Quincy-G is the first unsigned artist for whom these stellar producers have ever written a song. But it will not be the last. In fact, a second song is waiting in the wings, as is the next music video. And who is Quincy-G? The soon-to-be household name grew up on Glenwood and Kerr in the Fillmore-East Ferry area and graduated from Buffalo Traditional High School.
He was on the Dean’s List at both Erie Community College and Buffalo State College, graduating with degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology respectively. His first album was produced locally in 2010 with Kidd Kold while he was still a student at Buffalo State. As QuincyG’s manager, Maria Shah introduced the musician to Anthony Miranda, professor of percussion at UB and producer of What Goes Up (which premiered in Buffalo in 2009), who then introduced him to Richard Vission and Chico Bennett.
Now the young musician is on a mission to give back to his hometown. Quincy-G has chosen to premiere his first music video to Hollywood fanfare in Buffalo, and to do so as a benefit event for the Give for Greatness campaign. He will also be back from San Diego, where his second music video will be produced, to perform at the Juneteenth Festival and at many other music venues in his beloved Buffalo.
'Teach Me How To Dougie' Rapper Shot To Death INGLEWOOD, Calif. — M-Bone of the rap group Cali Swag District, which scored a hit last year with the song "Teach Me How to Dougie," was killed in a weekend drive-by shooting as he sat in a car outside a liquor store, police said Monday. The 22-year-old Inglewood man, whose real name is Mante Ray Talbert, was sitting in the driver's seat of his car shortly after 10:30 p.m. May 15. Lt. Steve Overly said the motive for the attack was under investigation. Several theories have been put forward on social media sites and detectives were following up on some of those to see if they were credible, he said. But it appears Talbert was "the victim of a random act of violence," said authorities.
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ON STAGE *The Oakk Room & Alemaedae Theater LMAO LIVE SKETCH COMEDY SHOW & DINNER Tues. May. 24; Doors open 5pm; Show 7:15pm, 1435 Main St (Old Birchfields) $20 advance (includes dinner and show) ; $25 at door ;Starring Greg Chaffee, Phil Davis, Raynardo Shedrick, Taura "Chyna" Stephens, and Carmen Swans. For reservations or more info call 716.602.6253. *JAR THE Floor” on stage, Paul Robeson Theatre, April 29 –May 22 (Mother’s Day Dinner Theatre May 8); 350 Masten Ave. 884-2013. *Sunday Dinner-Jazz by the DuBenion Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Season’s Restaurant, 1581 E. Delavan Ave., tickets $20; 604-7516. *RHYTHMS’ MAY LINEUP *May 21 – Tifini *May 28 – Zoe & Rodney Appleby Instrumental complements by Bilal with spoken word artist Lonnie Harrell and “Q” boogie.1380 Jefferson Ave. (across from Jim Bell’s). Doors open at 5 and show starts at 6 p.m. Dinner and admission $25. n 948-3320.
*LEGENDS OF HIP HOP REUNION Tour featuring Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Naugty by Nature, Friday, May 20, Rochester Main Street Armory, doors 6 p.m. Tickets at Aaron’s Alley, Mad Flavors, His & Hers, Xquisite, Prestige Rec. & House of Guitars or charge at Ticketfly. com; (585) 232-3227 Event Info Line; ticket fly: 1-877-435-9849 *JAZZ JAM SUNDAY, 6:30 to 10pm, Cafe @ Masten & Eaton 230 Masten Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209, 716883-2311. Featuring the Tune Ups, T. Rob, Marlow Wright and James Davis. Open mike 9pm. Karaoke Tuesdays 8pm with Gordy. *Friday Night Jook Joint at African Cultural Center, May 27, 350 Masten Ave., 9 p.m. - midnight; $15; 884-2013.
*Charles 'Pip' Costner & Jason Mohr present ~An Evening Of Soul~ Featuring: Rod Bonner III (Keyboardist), Kevin Hall (Saxophonist), & Jonathan Reed (Vocalist). Friday, May 27 at the Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main, 8PM. Tickets $20., $25. @ the door, $35. VIP. Tickets available at: Ticketmaster, Doris Records, The Tralf Box Office or by calling 716-939-7230/716-6971530.
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*DMS: George Duke, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Wed., June 1, Kleinhans Music Hall, For tickets call 885-5000, also at Doris Records. *TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM X: Nubiessence jazz-poetry tribute and celebration in honor of the birth of Malcolm X on Thursday May 19 from 8 - 11pm at the New Humboldt Inn 479 Humboldt Parkway corner of East Delavan. featuring poetry by Brother Taharka with Billal Abdullah on sax, Al Ferguson on keyboards, Allasane Sarr on conga, and Russeau Talylor on guitar. For tickets or more information contact (716) 715-3727 or via email at odingat@aol.com. Tickets $5 in advance $7 at the door. *KENNY WOO ENTERTAINMENT June 18, 7 pm Old School R&B Concert at The Tralf tix are $25 available at The Tralf and all TicketMaster locations.
PARTY OVER HERE... *Thursday, May 19th, “Third Thursdays” 6-9pm at Scarlet…26 Virginia Place, … *Friday, May 20th, “Wine Down” 6 –9pm at Seasons Restaurant and Lounge - 1581 East Delavan …food, dancing, music by DJ Papa Marnetta Trini, hosted by yours Malcolm truly… *Thursday, May 26th, “Buffalo Funk Fest Fundraiser Happy Hour” 6-9pm.…The Buffalo Chop House - 282 Franklin…music by DJ Papa Trini..Admission $10….tickets at Doris Records and at the door… MAY 18, 2011
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Saving our Children, Saving Our Selves Congratulations family! What a wonderful, faithful showing we demonstrated on Monday, May 16, on the steps of City Hall! As children of the sun, our numbers would probably have been far greater had it not been hazy and cool - but our numbers were great, and many would count Monday’s rally a resounding success. That means it was a good first step in a journey that well test our resolve to unravel the systems that have been designed to retain our children as underdeveloped fodder for the streets, the prisons, and the graveyards. Something that happened at the gathering clarified what our first step as a collective must be. News reporters were walking around looking for children to interview, asking them if they knew why they were there that morning. As Sabirah Muhammad organizers on the steps were repeating the call that our babies have been underdeveloped academically, reporters were asking them to explain complex political issues that many adults probably couldn’t summarize. Our first step in securing quality education for our children is to give one to ourselves. By the time we get to the September showdown, none of us – adult or child should be unsure about what it is that we’re demanding. No-one will be able to seek out and showcase our ignorance, because we will have obliterated it. Let’s get started. Millions More Movement co-chair Sam Radford and others have spoken often of the two-tiered educational system that exists in the City of Buffalo. That is, where children with the highest averages are sought after and selected by high performing schools: City Honors, Hutch Tech, McKinley, DaVinci, Performing Arts, etc., and the rest are left to languish in what we now call Persistently Low Achieving (PlA) schools. Bro. Sam has asked poignantly: “Why is it that we don’t see these “criteria based” schools in suburban communities? Why is there no special school for honors students or art students? At the end of the day, they are committed to all of their children having a quality education. There’s an honors program in every school! There’s an arts program in every school!” The current structure has been strategically employed over the centuries. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States from 1913 to 1921 articulated it concisely. “We want one class of persons to have a liberal education, and we want another class of persons, a very much larger class of necessity in every society, to forgo the privilege of a liberal education and fit themselves to perform specific difficult manual tasks." In other words, the system that keeps a few rich and the many poor is accomplished through providing a quality education to some, and an inferior “education” to most. Both poverty and privilege are planned. A recent local article sang the praises of noted author and educational consultant Jawanzaa Kunjufu, who is due to speak in Buffalo on June 13th during the pre-Juneteenth celebration. Unfortunately, while referring to one of his works on the classroom experience of Black boys, emphasis was placed on cultural differences between White teachers and Black students, and a lack of willingness to try different teaching methods as causal factors in the 75% drop out rate among Black boys. While these are causal factors, placing emphasis on them dilutes the potency of a work titled: “Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Black Boys.” We are not simply talking about clumsiness or ignorance, a cultural disconnect, or a nonchalant non-delivery of information. We are talking about a conspiracy. Kunjufu writes: “The motive of the conspiracy is racism. It’s most destructive between the primary and intermediate grades. The method is to eliminate positive male role models; discourage emotional and spiritual development; de-emphasize academics while the technology becomes more complex.” Kunjufu “describes how Black boys are systematically programmed for failure, so that when they become adults, they pose little danger to the status quo.” There is another insidious goal of the current system – to place a buffer between the very rich and the very poor, so that there will be some among the less privileged who will champion a system that works to an extent for them – damn the poor. The strategy has been adjusted recently in New Jersey, Wisconsin, Ohio, and other states where Republican governors are leading the charge in the attempt to break up unions. This proudly self-proclaimed “Middle Class” is getting a taste of what the poor have always known, as the clock winds down and the obscenely rich have decided that two classes will do just fine. But we see it at work now, in this present struggle, where those whose children fare well in the “special schools” are happy to denounce the effort to shut them down. Continued Page 12 Page 10
WNY Needs to Recycle More! One of the best things people can do to help the planet is recycling. It is not difficult and you can help reduce the amount of trash placed in landfills by doing so. Recycling also reduces air, water, and land pollution. Whether at home, work, or at your place of business, recycling should be a part of your daily routine. In Buffalo, especially in communities of color, recycling rates are in need of substantial improvement. In some inner-city neighborhoods the recycling rate is less than 20% (2 out of 10 houses on a street recycle on garbage day). ANTOINE There are numerTHOMPSON ous household products you should place in your blue tote or a clear plastic bag. Too many people place paper and plastic products in the trash. They include leaves, computers/ electronics/cellphones/, milk cartons, water and/bottles, and empty shipping and food boxes. Please don’t throw away those empty containers of laundry detergent and bleach! Recycle them too. On top of all its other benefits, recycling will eliminate the need to buy larger garbage bags in favor of smaller ones.. While at work, make sure your office maintains a few small or one large recycling bin(s). Encourage your supervisor or employer to purchase recycled paper products too. Some companies post signs about the importance of recycling in the work place. Many companies go to great lengths to cut costs and recycling of excess materials and waste is a critical part of their business strategy. From the mail room to the office cafeteria there are plenty of opportunities to recycle paper, plastics, plaster, metals, cans, and much more. Make recycling a form of community and family pride. Block clubs and neighborhood associations should give out prizes to the homeowner(s) who recycles the most. Parents may want to include recycling as a chore or duty around the house for children as a condition of receiving their allowance. It does not cost you anything to recycle except for a little time and dedication. The City of Buffalo has plenty of recycling bins. For a free recycling bin, please call 851-4890. Top five reasons to recycle *Reduce global warming and climate change *Reduce amount of trash going to landfills *Create jobs. Recycled cans, bottles, computers, tires, metals, all create good paying local jobs. Continued Page 12
The Psychology of Imprisonment Forty years ago at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, 24 male students from the U.S. and Canada participated in an experiment that was designed to discover information about the “psychology of imprisonment.” A simulated prison was created in the basement of the Psychology Department building and the men were randomly assigned the roles of prisoners and guards with the toss of a coin. Classroom doors were removed and replaced with bars and numbers. A closet served as “The Hole” and was used for “solitary confinement.” The hallway was “the yard.” An experiment, designed to last for two weeks, only lasted for six days as the “guards” abused their power and the “prisoners” began to behave as if the “prison” was real. Mind games, initiated by the “superintendent,” resulted in undue stress, on both sides, as mental breakdowns warranted the early conclusion of the experiment. Power-tripping “guards” abused the “prisoners” both physically and mentally, using tactics inspired by the Nazis and tactics later seen at Abu Ghraib. The “guards” wore mirrored sunglasses so that their eyes could not be seen and they carried nightsticks. They were given the authority to make up their own rules for maintaining law and order and respect. The “prisoners,” given numbers, had their heads shaved, and wore smocks and no underwear. The punishment and humiliation they endured, increased day-after-day, especially when the “guards” didn’t realize that they were being observed on hidden cameras. What is it in the human mind that moves those with power over others to increase and abuse that power? What is it in the human mind that sees abuse as normal? What is it in the human mind that sees the abused as less than human? What is it in the human mind that turns a human being into a robot? Some of the “guards” became brutally sadistic, but the ones who didn’t, never intervened to help a “prisoner.” “Prisoners” became depressed or con-
fused, hysterical or violent. Why? Was it all about the circumstances or natural human behavior? Prisoners Are People Too, Inc, usually screens documentary KARIMA films. There is AMIN a documentary film about the Stanford Prison Experiment, “Quiet Rage,” but it is unavailable at this time. At our next meeting, on Monday, May 23, in lieu of a documentary, PRP2, Inc. will show a 2010 Hollywood film, entitled “The Experiment” (rated R), featuring Forest Whitaker and Adrien Brody. Much like the Stanford Prison Experiment of forty years ago, the men in this film find themselves in a simulated prison environment that spirals out of control. Plan to join us for this film and a lively follow-up discussion at the PrattWillert Community Center, 422 Pratt Street, in Buffalo, from 6:30-8:30pm, on Monday, May 23. Please note that we usually meet on the last Monday, but May 30 is a holiday. The Circle of Supporters for Reformed Offenders and Friends of BaBa Eng are the sponsors of PRP2, Inc. programs. For further information, contact Karima Amin: 716-834-8438 or karima@prisonersarepeopletoo.org.
-12Colors blind the eye. Sounds deafen the ear. Flavors numb the taste. Thoughts weaken the mind. Desires wither the heart. The Master observes the world But trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is open as the sky.
The Meaning of The above image/logo, part of the Challenger flag, corresponds to one of the 81 chapters in Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. This particular tetragram corresponds to number 27, defined as “The Skillful Exchange of Information.” (From R.L Wing’s book, The Tao of Power.) “The truth, always the truth--at all costs”
“What is planted cannot be uprooted.What is well embraced cannot slip away.” I CHING
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We Remember Bro. Malcolm
Malcolm X
May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965)
May 19th is the date one of the most influential and greatest African Americans in history was born, El Haaj Malik El-Shabazz, known to us as Malcolm X. This year marks what would be the civil rights activist’s 85th birthday. He was many things to many people, but he was nothing short of legendary. He is credited with pushing for democracy in modern Black America, spreading Islam in black communities and boosting the morale of African Americans. He once said he wanted “to bring about the complete independence of people of African descent here in the western hemisphere...and bring about the freedom of these people by any means necessary.”
DAY OF AGITATION school,” he continued” It’s about parents fighting for the whole community to make the system better for our children. “We have a separate and unequal educational system...The same fight we fought 50 years or so ago over a separate and unequal system is still in Buffalo today. All of the children in the community deserve a top quality education.” People with money, he said, have already boycotted the system by taking their children out and placing them in private schools. Said Radford, “we are going to fight and work and organize” to make sure our children get the best. “This is the beginning of a direct action plan....We have a very clear goal...We seek harmony...to change the system that has failed our children year after year.” Veteran politician and civil rights fighter Deputy Speaker Arthur O. Eve declared that “God is the only answer to this problem.” He called for all the churches to come together for an “Ecumenical Day of Prayer and laying of hands on our children.” Eve has been a staunch supporter of education in the Buffalo Public Schools and colleges. Rev. Darius Pridgen’s speech was brief and to the point. “This is not a celebration,” said the Ellicott District Council Member and pastor of True Bethel Baptist Church. “Today we don’t celebrate – we agitate” for change. Declaring it a “Day of Agitation,” he said that our ancestors would not be pleased with us if we did not continue to fight for the children. The message from organizer L. Nathan Hare, Executive Director of the CAO (Community Action Organization) was that “We are fighting for the most fundamental right that every human being has…the right to be educated. To become somebody as MAY 18, 2011
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an adult who is competent academically, socially, and vocationally.” He warned that if we fail, we will pay a price. He also called for a return to neighborhood schools, and urged parents and supporters to “fight like our lives depend on it...because it does.” Masten District Council Member Demone Smith borrowed a quote from Frederick Douglas: “Power concedes nothing without demand,” he told the crowd. “It never has and it never will. Keep up the fight.”
Urban Youth Learn the Art of Travel American vacationers are conditioned to take the ‘best’ advertised travel deal for their trips abroad. And, as the price of air travel increases, that ‘good deal’ brings travelers to countries where they go no further than the beach or the resort facilities. They have their ‘vacation’, spent time abroad, saw some things, learned less about them and return home with photos and some souvenirs. But, International Youth Leadership Institute (IYLI), an independent, inner city organization, is taking a creative approach in bringing travel opportunities to New York City youth and giving them a global vision for their career goals. Detailed preplanning, involving months of study of history, culture, customs, politics and economics of the destination country, primes the high school youth to match what they’ve learned with first-hand experience once they arrive at their destination. This preparation makes them above average travelers for the present and the future. And, once they arrive in the country, they take an intensive language course at a university. Dr. Michael Webb, an educator who grew up in Buffalo, and who co-founded IYLI with Dr. Keith Brown, said they were prompted to create the organization after working in Africa and not seeing young Blacks and Latinos. “Other people were there, but you didn’t see us”, Webb says, “and we wanted to create opportunities for our youth to travel to Africa, take them beyond their LEROY neighborhoods and make them citizens of the world.” The organization’s first trip was in 1990 to Egypt and the youth (called ‘Fellows’) were there BAYLOR three weeks. Now, there have been 32 trips to 13 different countries in Africa and Latin America. The 2011 trip will be to Tanzania and Aliyah Muhammad is eagerly anticipating this third trip as an IYLI ‘Fellow’ in July. “Traveling gives you an edge in college interviews,” she says enthusiastically, “I’m able to connect with recruiters on a different level based on what you know, not who you know. “I’ve been to Brazil in 2009 and Egypt in 2010 and looking ahead to the business world. The way we’re prepared for travel makes us ideal candidates for gaining employment or starting our own businesses,” she continued. “We have accelerated language classes in the country we visit and I actually got a college credit from the University of Cairo last year.” Another city high school student, Imani Clayton, said her trip to Egypt in 2010 gave her an appreciation for the education opportunities here. “Some children in other countries have to pay to go to school. Traveling would give my peers motivation to rise above ‘not learning’,” she observed. “It’s helped me grow in knowledge, to look at another people’s culture, religion and food. I thought there were large differences between Islam and Christianity, but it was only when I was abroad that I went to a mosque, it was very comfortable.” Emmanuel Muhammad, younger brother of Aliyah, said his Egypt trip made him want to be involved in making a difference in this country and other parts of the world. “The school I attend pushes you to travel,” he states, “when you’re able to interact with other people it doesn’t leave much room for ignorance.” On Thursday, May 19, the non-profit organization holds its 22nd Anniversary Benefit at the National Black Theatre in Harlem. Parents have an opportunity to meet the families involved in IYLI and get information on 2012’s trip abroad. For information see www.iyli.org or call 718-246-2620. Diedre Muhammad, Jean Brown and Irijah Stennett are some of the adults who will be present to guide others to take advantage of this educational opportunity.
To Parents of 8th & 9th Grade Students:
The Parent Council’s next action is to achieve a 100% attendance rate on June 1 and ultimately an educational stakeholders meeting , “with everybody at the table,” said Radford, “ the people who make the decisions about our children and how the money is spent.” (Photos & text by a.b. See also Sabirah Muhammad’s article Page 10)
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Trump Out, Boasts 'I Could've Beat Obama' Real estate mogul and “Celebrity Apprentice” host Donald Trump ended his White House tease Monday and announced that he won’t be a Republican candidate for president. Trump, who had his main campaign issue pulled from under him when President Barack Obama released his long-form birth certificate last month, said in a statement that he had no doubts that he could have been the GOP nominee and beaten Obama in November 2012. In the end, Trump's decision wasn't political, he said. It was business. “I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election,” Trump said. “Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion, and I am not ready to leave the private sector.”
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Poloncarz Announces for Erie County Executive On Saturday, May 7, County Executive candidate, Mark Poloncarz stood across the street from the African American Cultural Center on Masten Avenue in Buffalo and formally announced to city’s residents that he was ‘throwing his hat’ into the race for Erie County Executive. Due to the current County Executive elimination of all funding for minority cultural organizations, it was absolutely fitting that Mr. Poloncarz chose a site close to one of the African American community’s cultural icon, The African American Cultural Center, to announce his candidacy. One of the thing that Mark Poloncarz made perfectly clear, was that he supports all of the ‘poor people’s initiatives that County Executive Chris Collins has gutted; such as the elimination of all funding for African American cultural organizations, the elimination of the Primetime After school program, the closing of inner
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is requesting sealed proposals to provide all professional Architectural/Engineering services necessary or incidental for Commodore Perry Extension, Elevator Rehabilitation A/E #11-07. Copies of the Request for Proposals may be obtained from the BMHA’s Capital Improvements & Development Office located at 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 between the hours of 8:30 AM through 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. A Presubmittal Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM, local time, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Capital Improvements Office. The requirements of the Request for Proposals will be discussed at this meeting and questions about services to be provided and the work to be done will be addressed. Sealed proposals must be received by 3:00 PM, local time, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Capital Improvements & Development Office. Proposals received after the set time will not be accepted. The contract for professional services will be awarded to a single professional firm; no joint ventures. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all proposals submitted. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively solicits the same requirement from all firms interested in this opportunity. William J. Quinn, R.A. Associate Architect Date: May 17, 2011
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L. Nathan Hare, Executive Director of the CAO (Community Action Organization) summarized the answer to the question “Why are you here today” in clear and simple terms at the rally. As we become more sophisticated at understanding and articulating our own cause, start right here. Teach this simple statement to the babies, and make the home the first classroom, as it should be. “We are fighting for the most fundamental right that every human being has…the right to be educated. To become somebody as an adult who is competent academically, socially, and vocationally.” Finally, Mr. Radford extended a request to those parents who have been willing to be used against the reform effort: “If you’re comfortable where you are, God bless that. We’re not against you. What we’re asking is that you not come against other parents. Don’t spend energy attacking the efforts of those who are fighting for all of us.” For more information on the Millions More Movement and how you can help, call (716) 819-6732.
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We Are Women Warriors Meeting: 6-7:45 p.m., Frank E. Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ Utica; 536-7323 or 894-0914.
Golden Cup Documentary Series: “Spike Lee, CSA The Confederate States of America (2004)” a British documentary on the Civil War; 5-7 p.m., The Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson Avenue; 883-7770.
BPO Birthday Bash: Features performance by Muhammad’s School of Music’s Henri L. Muhammad and select students; 2 p.m.; RSVP 8815088 or info@muhammadschoolofmusic.net
Sacred Sites Open House: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Leroy Ave., noon – 2 p.m.; 833-0303.
Thursday May 19 GIRLS Sports Foundation Inc. Honored: Third Thursdays Mixer, Scarlet , 26 Virginia Place, 6-9 p.m.; music by DJ Corey; no cover charge Malcolm X Day Celebration: 8-11 p.m., New Humboldt Inn, 479 Humboldt Parkway; featuring Nubiessence Jazz and poetry by Brother Taharka, Open Mic Tribute; $5 in advance, $7 @ the door ; 715-3727. Mayor Brown’s Tour of Block Clubs: Edward Saunders community Center, 2777 Bailey Avenue, 6-8 p.m.
NYS Learner’s Permit TestPrep Class Buffalo Consulting & Transition Services will be offering quality driver’s educational training for individuals 16 to adults. This course covers and details the requirements to take the NYS Learner’s Permit exam. Individuals will receive one-on-one instruction in an open-relaxed format, and be prepared to pass the written exam the first time. The course includes all manuals, practice test, and review of necessary material. For more information or to register, please contact 716-551-8680 or via email testprepnow@yahoo.com
Lupus Alliance & Free Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Seniors: 2-3 p.m., Friends to the Elderly,118 E. Utica, 882-0602; sponsored by Friends to the Elderly Senior Social Care Program. Saturday May 21 Boxing at The FLARE Center: 307 Leroy Avenue, 2-5 p.m.; over 10 bouts; adults $10, children $5; at door $15 and $7.
Nash House Tours The historic home of the late Rev. J. Edward Nash and Mrs. Frances Jackson Nash Open: Thursday and Saturday from 11:30 - 4 pm. $10.00 entrance Other times and group tours available by appointment.
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Benefit Service for Baby Julian Fonville: 623 Best Street, 5 p.m., Oba Patrick Freeman of WUFO Radio, host; 578-1439. Making Neighborhoods Matter Spring Neighborhood Preservation forum: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Dr.; $5; 852-3300 Sacred Sites Open House: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Leroy Avenue, 2-4 p.m.; 833-0303. Second Fundraiser to Bring Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu to Buffalo: 1:30-4 p.m., EM Tea Coffee Cup Café, 80 Oakgrove St.; $10 for adults, $5 children 12 and up; 847-6010 or 533-9547.
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