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Sweet Dancerzs “Dedication” To Beyonce Ends Up On YouTube: A Must Read As most of America knows or has heard, entertainer Beyonce Knowles had a birthday and not only did she turn 30, but she is also expecting her first child. The dancerzs wanted to do something to thank Beyonce for inspiring them to think and dream big. And this video idea was just that: Miss Sweet Potato Pie BIG. The seven-member dance troupe decided to spoof one of her videos as a birthday surprise. The video, Rule The World, has received 31,000 hits in its three days on YouTube and its looking for more hits as part of a contest promotion. To view the hottest Rochester-based video, go to www.misssweetpotatopie. com. and click “yes” or “like” to show your approval. It debuted in Rochester last weekend at her studios on 130 Platt Street in the High Falls area. According to Miss Sweet Potato Pie, the dancerz have opened up for such big names as Diggy Simmons, Melanie Fionia, Jeremiah and The Isley Brothers/Frankie Beverly/ Bobby Womack Legendz Tour. “They have been together MARSHA three years,” says the video’s producer and director. “The JONES video gave them an opportunity to showcase their talents, and take their game to the next level. It gave them an opportunity for more exposure.” The shoot took them nearly a full day to complete, but it was worth it. “The video is very polished and looks like it was professionally done,” continues Miss Sweet Potato Pie. “I have to thank choreographers Porshia Mone and Prince; make-up artist Kippy McCullough; stylist Kameisha Sang; photographer/videographer Adam Sweet, Frank White, and Good Knews Photography, and my co-producer Pablo Johnson, Jr. We couldn’t have done any of this without them.” Stay tuned for the next Sweet Dancerz video featuring a salute to Lil Wayne and Jay-Z. If you like what you see, get out and vote for it.
Bills Hold Off Eagles 31-24 The Bills took advantage of excellent defensive plays causing Philadelphia Eagles to turn the ball over and convert into points. Fred (PAY THE MAN) Jackson ran for 111 yards and caught 6 passes for 85 yards. It’s Fred Jackson’s fourth straight game with a TD, tying him with Willis Mcgahee in the Bills record books. The Bills defensive back Drayton Florence said, “we got to keep fighting, GEORGE and when we needed RADNEY to make a play were able to make them.” Our rookie left tackle Chris Hairston starting his first game said, “I felt very comfortable , and we were executing quiet well today. My mother and son are in the crowd today and I wanted not to embarrass ...Coach Gailey said back in training camp that if you make the roster, playing sometime during the season would be expected of you.” The Bills wide receiver David Nelson said, “we have guys on this team who can play, and you will continue to see that we have a good football team.” Michael Vick said, “We have to put together a complete four quarters of football. I should have taken the sack on that interception, because it cost us from being down 14-7, to 21-7. (That
was Nick Barnett’s interception return for a touchdown). Michael Vick became the NFL’s all time rushing leader for a quarterback with 4,946. (He ran for 90 yards against the Bills including an electrifying run of 53 yards). It’s good to see the young players coming in and taking leadership roles, especially Chris Hairston and Kelvin Sheppard. I think its time for Kelvin Sheppard to take over the middle linebacker position from Andra Davis. Davis knows what to do but is now too slow to make plays from the middle linebacker position. He should become a coach at the pro level because his knowledge of the game is excellent, and he can become a key contributor to the future success of our young linebackers. (i.e. Kelvin Sheppard, Arthur Moats and Danny Batten) The Bills travel to the Meadowlands to face the NY Giants, and a heavy passing game is in order. My prediction: The Bills will squeak out a 30-27 win over the G-men.
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Sunni Patterson To Perform For Third Anniversary Performance at Flowetic Rhythms October 27 On Thursday, October 27, poet Sunni Patterson will be at Gallery One Fine Arts, 36 West Main Street, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., for the third Anniversary of FLOWETIC RHYTHMS presented by Lucreations and Gallery One Fine Arts and co-sponsored by CSWA (Culure Starts With Art). Described as “an enlightened modern world view to create music and poetry that is timeless in its groove,” Patterson has been a featured performer at many of our nation’s premier spoken word venues, including HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. She also has had the privilege of speaking at the Panafest in Ghana, West Africa. Patterson has worked with several well known artists and performers including Hannibal Lokumbe- singing lead vocals for his score,”King and the Cresent City Moon,” Kalamu Ya Salaam, Sonia Sanchez, Wanda Coleman, Amiri Baraka, and Laini Kuumba Afrikan Dance Company.
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A rea Bri efs Clark Named Executive Director, Ellicott-Masten Y YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to announce the appointment of Vincent Clark of Buffalo to the position of executive director for the EllicottMasten Family YMCA. M r. Clark comes to Mr. Clark the Y after serving for four years as the director for the Office of Community Relations for the State University of NY at Buffalo. He brings to the table management, program development, public relations, fundraising, strategic planning, and budget management skills among other traits, which directly align with the needs of the Ellicott-Masten Family Y. For more information visit uonline at www.ymcabuffaloniagara.org
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The We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment Group will be hosting the following public forums in Buffalo for candidates in the upcoming November General Elections. All forums will be held at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. On Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m., candidates for Erie County’s 1st Legislative District, Joe Mascia, Tim Hogues and Barbara Miller-Williams will be the candidates who will be presented to the community they are trying to be elected to represent, which includes the location of the Merriweather Library. And at 6:30 p.m., candidates for the 2nd District, Betty Jean Grant and Suzane Montalalou (Green Party) will go ‘head to head’ in the library. On Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., County Executive candidates Chris Collins and Mark Poloncarz have been extended an invitation to join the residents of Buffalo in an informational, non-confrontational public forum. The events are free and the public is invited to attend. Betty Jean Grant is Public Relations Coordinator for We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Group. Call (716) 536-7323 for more information.
Plans for new facility will greatly benefit the community
P Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery Extends Hours The Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery, located at 607 Jefferson Avenue, has announced that it is extending its hours during the National Preservation Conference here. The Museum will be open Thursday and Friday October 19 and 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring exhibits: ‘They Kept Their Word’, Legacy of African American Women of Buffalo dating back to the 19th Century, October 17 – November 27, 2011; and The Buffalo African American Museum Exhibit, October 15 – October 31, 2011. The Jefferson Street Heritage Gallery is a Buffalo Historic Landmark. For more information call 716-8548392.
Poloncarz for Erie County Executive ‘Get Out The Vote Rally’ On Thursday, October 13, from 9-10 pm, there will be a Get Out The Vote Rally for Erie County Executive Candidate, Mark Poloncarz. The free Rally will be held at the 67 Chippewa Street Bar, 67 Chippewa, near Franklin Street. A Candidates’ Debate Watch Party will be held in the bar with free pizza and pop where supporters will be able to watch the live debate between Mark Poloncarz and Chris Collins on a big screen TV as it develops live from the WNED Studio, across the street from the Adam Mark Hotel. This event is free and Buffalo voters are welcome to attend. This event is sponsored by the WNY Area Labor Federation. For additional information, please contact Betty Jean Grant @ 536-7323.
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rogress doesn’t just happen overnight…or does it? Buffalo ReUse seems to have redefined the age old anecdote that qualifies progress as a slow lengthy movement forward. The green demolition and construction supply organization has not wasted a single moment in implementing the initial phases of its well earned expansion. Along with Buffalo ReUse’s recent acquisition of the former HSBC Bank building on Genesee and Hagen, the non-profit organization has moved into the 55,000 sq. ft. facility located on the Eastside’s Ferry and DuPont St. (296 East Ferry). Under the leadership of Executive Director, James Green, the relocation was marked with a level precision and impetus that is indicative of the former elite Armed Forces Colonel. Though the move to the new location appeared have been the work of skilled magicians, it was made possible by the collective commitment of staff, club members, and supporters. All of whom, rolled up their sleeves and gave selflessly for the greater good of the organization and community that Buffalo ReUse has vowed to serve. Constructed in the mid 40’s, the new
Good News: Buffalo Reuse has moved to the Jefferson and E. Ferry area under the leadership of James Green (inset) Executive Director.
building was once a landmark in Buffalo’s booming manufacturing era; serving as the production facility for the infamous Kaufman’s Bakery. In 2004 the commercial bakery ceased operations and shut its doors. This came as a hard hit to the surrounding community, considering that at its peak the bakery employed nearly 350 people. Though it has been occupied since the devastating close, most would agree that the building has yet to be utilized to its full potential. Thus, transforming the facility from a landmark into another fixture in the city’s landscape of underused commercial property. On the brighter side and as we all know… when one door closes another one opens. Falling seamlessly in line with Buffalo ReUse’s mission to create jobs and increase resources, the jaw dropping location is a perfect fit for its new owner. Boasting a spacious retail area, 11 docks, as well as numerous offices and training vicinities the
Awards Program for Essay Contest Winners The Awards program for the winners of the Improving Our Schools Essay Contest will be held on Saturday, October 15 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library beginning at 3 p.m. The theme of the contest was “How Can We Improve Our Schools and Make Learning Exciting for All Students?” The winners are: First place, Nicole Luko school # 81, Second place, Danielle Little from Catholic Academy of West Buffalo, Third place, Jacob Herring from Westminister Community Charter School. These students are all in a program at Buffalo Prep. The winners at the high school level include First place Shane Smith from McKinlely High School and Second place Dajanyque Peay, Home School. Winners will receive an award certificate from Legislator Betty Jean Grant. This essay contest was sponsored by columnist and retired teacher Eva M. Doyle. Mrs. Doyle would like to thank Buffalo School Board Member John B. Licata for his donation toward the prize money. As a result of this donation the prizes will increase and there will be money to help in the next essay contest. Mrs. Doyle would like to announce that there was great participation in this essay contest. A special thank you to the judges: Dr. Sharon Amos, professor of English, Theresa E. Pope, retired school administrator and Doris Gayles, Master Reading teacher and recently retired. If you would like to donate to future essay contests you can call Mrs. Doyle at (716) 847-6010 or (716) 533-9547.
two-story building has more than enough capacity to house the fastgrowing organization. Fortunately for us local residents, Buffalo ReUse holds their principles of duty and social responsibility in the highest of regards. Therefore, this move translates into a variety of benefits for you and the local community. What kind of benefits, you ask? We sat down with the Executive Director to learn more about how Buffalo ReUse will avail this long standing brick and mortar treasure. “This move has energized the organization in a tremendous way. We are now better able to serve people today, while preparing them for tomorrow” states Green. “Along with our extensive construction supply inventory, this location will house our employment and leadership training programs.” These training programs are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to compete in the building trade industry. “Our formula is to train individuals and hire them from within.” Greens adds, “we’re currently accepting applicants for on-call work, which is the best route to full-time employment with us. We also make an extra effort to connect people in our network to our partner businesses and organizations, as outside employment opportunities become available.” Also at this location, Buffalo ReUse will continue to host valuable information seminars on topics including real estate purchases and auction participation, in conjunction with seminars and workshops that they are currently hosting at their 2016 Genesee Street location. Other topics include weatherization, renovation, and organizational management. Also on the drawing board is the Buffalo ReUse Internet Café. Patrons will enjoy access to comContinued Page 10
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Derrick Bell, Law Professor and Rights Advocate, Dies at 80 Derrick Bell, a legal scholar who saw persistent racism in America and sought to expose it through books, articles and provocative career moves — he gave up a Harvard Law School professorship to protest the school’s hiring practices — died on Wednesday in Manhattan. He was 80. The cause was carcinoid cancer, his wife, Janet Dewart Bell, said. Mr. Bell was the first tenured Black professor at Harvard Law School and later one of the first Black deans of a law school that was not historically Black. While he was working at the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department in his 20s, his superiors told him to give up his membership in the N.A.A.C.P., believing it posed a conflict of interest. Instead he quit the department, ignoring the advice of friends to try to change it from within. Professor Bell, attacked both conservative and liberal beliefs. In 1992, he told The New York Times that Black Americans were more subjugated than at any time since slavery. He was a pioneer of critical race theory — a body of legal scholarship that explored how racism is embedded in laws and legal institutions, even many of those intended to redress past injustices. His 1973 book, “Race,
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16th Anniversary of Million Man March Draws Thousands to Philadelphia
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lijah Muhammad, the teacher of Minister Louis Farrakhan, was prominently mentioned in the Million Man March16th anniversary speech delivered by Farrakhan in Philadelphia’s Convention Center Sunday, October 9 before an estimated audience of 15,000. Farrakhan, who inherited the mission of the Nation of Islam’s founder, told Min. Farrakhan the audience that Mr. Muhammad’s program of doing for self and separation was the solution to Black people’s impoverishment, “Look at him again, everything he told us would happen is happening. He asked us how do you expect white people to prepare jobs for their unemployed and for you too?” The Muslim leader reminded the audience of the theme of the series of Marches on Washington beginning in the 1940’s with the March on Washington Movement, the 1963 March with Martin Luther King, the anniversary March in 1983 and a proposed March in 2011. Farrakhan said that each march has called for jobs and justice. “In 2011 you can’t be too stupid to be asking someone else to do for you what you can get up off your backside and do for yourself,” he said to a standing ovation. Leroy Farrakhan had begun his 2-hour lecture with a humble BAYLOR greeting to the audience and dignitaries and guests seated behind him on stage. But, after the traditional formalities his tone and words reflected serious, often harsh, non-tolerance of the weakness of Black leadership, the lack of responsibility of Black men, the growing decline of self-respect among Black women, and the false expectations of Black Americans in a Black president. His speech was both an assessment of the future of Black America and the inability of America to correct its downward spiral. Farrakhan said he thanks God for the Tea Party because their coded antiBlack rhetoric might provide a wake-up call to Black people to unite. He said their mantra of “taking the country back” because of a Black president in the White House was misdirected. He said that Black people don’t even have jobs, and that if the Tea Party was serious about taking the country back, they would have to take it back from the control of corporate media, multinational corporations, international robber barons and “from Zionists who use America and the sweat and blood of American children.” On Elijah Muhammad’s program of separation, Farrakhan pointed to the example of immigrant groups such as the Chinese who make money in America, establish banks, real estate developments, industries, retail stores and transportation services between their regional communities all the while providing jobs for themselves. He also cited Mexicans who work in unity, pool their monies and quietly buy up real estate to house their growing numbers, open restaurants and laundries. Haitians in Miami, he stated, have their own banks and politics while Blacks in each major city have no banks, no real estate, but have politicians who are controlled by outside forces. Freedom, he stated, means that Black people have got to go to work to establish their own separate communities and take advantage of the wealth coming through their hands. “We live in America, we suffered here, therefore this is our country,” Farrakhan continued. “We fueled the industrial Revolution, we fought in all America’s wars. Hell, this is ours and we’re tired of seeing them ruin this country. They’re stupid…the white man has poisoned the air, land and water.” Farrakhan’s closing remarks pointed to solving the job creation problem in Black communities. One factor, he explained, could be Black athletes who are multi-millionaires who, if they pooled some of their monies could back plans to put Blacks back to work. He said Elijah Muhammad called for the acquisition of land and opening Black banks just as other ethnic groups have done. He said that the betrayal of trust in handling monies would have to be prevented by the willingness to “pay people back for what they do”. He closed his speech with a paraphrase of President Obama’s recent words to the Black Caucus, but not directing them to march or produce votes but to “shake off dependency, stop crying, stop whining, go to work and build a future for our selves.” The DVD of Farrakhan’s 16th Anniversary of the Million Man March is available at Muhammad Mosque or study group in your area.
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HEALTH MATTERS Throat cancers linked to oral Cut Back on Sugar! sex on the rise For most of our time on earth, we human beings have eaten small amounts of sugar that occurred naturally in our food sources. By around 1890, we were eating approximately 90 pounds of sugar a year, and today we are up to a yearly average of 180 pounds—far more than we actually need. Candy, cake, and soda are nobrainers—but sugar also shows up in some surprising places like spaghetti sauce, condiments, bread, and crackers. All of this is adding up to a fatter waistline and a host of life-shortening diseases. Keep the pounds down and your longevity on track by following one habit: cut back on sugar. So, how is this excess sugar affecting your body? An excess of simple sugar upsets the body’s blood-sugar balance. When the sugar influx enters your bloodstream, the pancreas is triggered to produce and release insulin. While our bodies need insulin to function, it is unhealthy to make too much of it. The insulin spikes that come with overindulging in sugar lead to all sorts of negative health problems down the road. More reports are surfacing that link high sugar consumption with the nation’s top killers: type II diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. A sugar habit is also thought to be a culprit in certain types of cancer, tooth decay, and possibly behavioral problems. Next: Tips to help you get started!
Moot Seniors Activities Moot Seniors continue their regular schedule with chorus on Thursdays, Fitness with Carrie on Fridays, plus, they have a special event planned for November 1: the City of Buffalo “Golden Years Wellness Tour” with Nutrition, Physical Activities and information on all aspects of aging. All events are open to the public. Here’s the scoop on the rest of October: • Wednesdays, October 19, and 26: 9:30 a.m., Best Breakfasts in Town followed by Bible Study with Deacon Manley. • Thursday, October 13; 10-11:30, Presentation by Legal Services; 1:15-2 p.m., Barbara Franklin-EkuamensAldo; Niagara Campus Forecast. • Friday, October 14, 1:15 p.m., Shopping at the Broadway Market. • Tuesday, October 25, 1 to 5 p.m., Card Games & Potluck Lunch. • Friday, October 28, 10-11 a.m. Martin Luther King Kid’s visit for Halloween. . For additional program information, visit BFNC online at www.bfnc.org.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Oral sex may be more hazardous to mens' health than cigarettes, according to a new study. Researchers were already aware that human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus known for infecting the sexual organs of both males and females. They were also aware that in some rare cases HPV can cause warts in the throat. A new study by the Journal of Clinical Oncology and reported by Bloomberg News, however, has found a surge in the number of cases in which the sexually transmitted virus is linked to cancerous throat tumors in men. Journal researchers studied 271 cases of throat tumors and found that the percentage linked to HPV had jumped to 72 percent by 2004 from 16 percent two decades earlier, Bloomberg reported. By 2020, according to the report, the cases of cervical cancer linked to HPV will be overshadowed by cases of throat cancer linked to the virus. Researchers told Bloomberg the rise in cases appears to be a link between the Mammo number event of sexual partners and1 13749 - Criterion_Layout exposure to HPV.
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Fall into Wellness: Make Your Pink Promise Join us for a free, fun, healthy women’s educational luncheon and learn more about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.
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New Covenant United Church of Christ 5Mo’ Tenors Return to Celebrate 37th Year Anniversary to First Shiloh New Covenant United Church of Christ, 459 Clinton Street invites the community to join in their 37th Year Anniversary Celebration. The anniversary celebration will being Saturday, October 15 at 5 p.m. with a concert featuring Dr. Constance Qualls with Reverend Rhonda Henderson and Gaisha, Gary and Gina Wilson. Concert donations are $10 for adults and $5 for those twelve years of age and under. The Sunday Celebration will begin with the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Worship Service with guest preacher the Reverend Hudson Barksdale. Immediately following will be an Anniversary Brunch in the church fellowship hall. Adult donations are $10 and $5 for children 12 and younger. There will also be a 2:45 p.m. Worship Service, the guest preacher will be the Reverend Bruce McKay, Pastor of the Pilgrim-St. Luke’s United Church of Christ. New Covenant has a rich past as trailblazers and pioneers in this city during the last thirty years under the immediate past pastorate of the late Reverend Will J. Brown. The Reverend Jacquelyn Brown, senior pastor also enjoys a substantial history in the City of Buffalo Deacon Priscilla Hill, Trustee John Williams and Dr. Constance Moss are co-chairs of this anniversary celebration.For more information call 716-8563392 or e-mail newcovenantucc@verizon.net
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Since last performing to a captivated audience in October 2009 the 5Mo’ Tenors will return to First Shiloh Baptist Church on October 14 at 7 p.m. The tenors, all well known soloists at local Buffalo churches include, Jerry Daniels, Mitchell McCleod, Cornell Boswell, Elva Adams and Carl Hunley. This year the tenors partner with Roswell Park Cancer Institute and their “Man Up” team to help increase community awareness for prostate cancer. A special serenade by Gary Wilson to prostrate cancer survivors will highlight this highly anticipated evening. Donation is $10 and tickets can be obtained at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St. For more information call 8476555.
The Lay Council of Calvary C.M.E. Church 1007 Ellicott Street, will celebrate its Connectional Lay Day on Sunday, October 16 at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. The guest speaker will be Mr. Clifford L. Harris, General Secretary of the Department of Lay Ministry for the Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church. The theme is “Honoring Our Past…Inspired By Our Future.” The weekend celebration will begin with Mr. Clifford Harris conducting a workshop centered around the Lay Council’s Mission statement [To Reach, Teach, and Minister to All God’s People Equipping Them For Greater Works and Service For Him] on Saturday, October 15 beginning at 10 a.m. Registration for this event is only $25 which includes lunch. (Pre-registration is welcomed.) For more information or registration you may contact Mr. Moody Pugh, Local Lay Leader, at 853-1426. Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Williams in the pastor.
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ast May, after 15-yearold Dominique Maye was shot to death by gunfire from an AK-47 while sitting at her computer in her Hewitt Avenue home, Pastor Darius Pridgen sprang into action. “Enough is enough!” he declared, and he started a movement entitled Enough is Enough Prayer. After conducting prayer meetings for a week at his home church, Peacekeepers: (l-r) La’Mone Gibson, Dr. James True Bethel, he made a plea A. Lewis III, George Johnson and Bishop Gerald for the community to continue J. Drayton. the prayer. At that point the Buffalo United nizations who continue to work to this Front took up the cause, and with day to make a difference.” That difference he believes, can be Pastor Pridgen’s blessings and the help and support of numerous community seen in the most recent statistics. “There have been some great results and faith based organizations, implemented prayer vigils throughout the because of the Prayer and community summer from comer to corner, church work,” continued Johnson. “This time to church, individual to individual from last year we were at 50 homicides, so the Eastside to the Westside, with one far to date, there have been 28. Not that any homicide is good, but there message – stop the killing. “During the time of prayer a lot of has almost been a 50% reduction in the young men stopped shooting at the killings. “We truly believe that the rates one another, stopped the retaliation and listened to some of the things we went down because people were and were trying to say to them in referenced are praying and contributing what they to ending the violence,” said Buffalo can to help. “A lot of people in high places may United Front President George Johntake credit for the drop in homicides, son, “But I want to be clear that it was not just our efforts that have helped, but God gets the glory,” he continbut the efforts of many different orga- ued. From October 17 to the 21 Enough
Is Enough Prayer will host Anniversary Prayer Week at True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry Street from 6-7 p.m. nightly. “We want to thank all the churches, pastors, and people who helped continue this very important prayer and invite everyone to come out and join us for Anniversary Prayer Week. “But again, it’s not just because of Buffalo United Front – it was the prayer and all of the work that the various organizations have done and continue to do to help stem the tide of violence– we all did something to make a difference from the faith based organizations to everyday people, if it wasn’t any more than just sitting and talking to an individual to change their mindset.” In addition to the Buffalo United Front, those organizations include, but are not limited to: Stop The Violence Coalition, Divas for Christ, PEACE Organization, MAD DADS, The FATHERS, The FAMILY Organization, The 100 Mighty Men, The NOW Generation, No More Tears, Our Loving Arms, YJ2, GIRLS Sports Foundation, Back to Basics, Prayer In The Park, ECMC Pastoral Care, Community Outreach Ministry of Evangelism (COME) and all of the Jeremiah Pastors who opened their churches for prayer. Many of the Peacemakers (a collaboration of these organizations) worked together along with other types of city
workers to keep the peace throughout the summer at various events such as Juneteenth and Gus Macker. “The strategy for Enough is Enough Prayer will be to continue the prayer from church to church. We will continue prayer because it is effective,” said Johnson. “We are all working for the same goal,” he concluded “ to do what we
can to end this vicious cycle of senseless violence that is plaguing our city and taking the lives of our children.” To find out more about local peace keeping efforts or to make a donation contact the Buffalo United Front at 291 East Delavan or Like Us on Facebook under Buffalo United Front Inc., or contact Bishop Gerald J. Drayton Sr. at 833-4857
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American Idol Singer Returns Home for CD Debute Launch at the Tralf Idol Music Director Ray Chew is Special Guest
Ray Chew has performed with artists across every genre including Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Prince, Anita Baker, Smokey Robinson, Pastor Shirley Caesar and more. In addition to serving as American Idol’s Music Director, he has been band leader for other shows such as Showtime at the Apollo and BET’s Sunday Best.
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Fresh off Season 10 of American Idol as one of the professional background vocalists in the house band “Ray Chew Live,” Tanya Diona comes home to Buffalo to take center stage at the CD Release Show October 14 at the Tralf for her debut CD, “Nothing to Prove... Something to Say.” Tanya’s CD Release Show promises to fuse her CD’s stunning offering of songwriting and vocal performance with other stellar live-music elements, with prominent Buffalo musicians Kenny Hawkins and “Big Mike” Porter, and vocalists Joey Diggs and Sharon Banks. The evening will begin with an Open Mic, with signup upon arrival at the show, accompanied by keyboardist / guitarist Russell Graham (American Idol, Showtime At The Apollo, BET Awards, BET Honors) and emcee’d by Joey Diggs, to be followed by Diona’s live set. Tickets are $20 in advance, $24 at the door, and are available now at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster. com) or at the Tralf box office (716-
852-2860). The concert will kick off at 8 p.m. American Idol Music Director Ray Chew is the scheduled to be the guest for the evening. On Nothing to Prove...Something to Say, Diona has collaborated with her husband Russell Graham and with indusry veteran Joey Diggs (vocalist and vocal arranger for Rick James) to craft a collection of songs that draw upon her Western New York roots, her Buffalo-area musical upbringing, and her New York City real-life experiences.
WNY Black Film Fest Seeking Independent Films The Western New York Black Film Fest is seeking independent films for its upcoming 10th annual event this February. If you have a film or know of a good film that you would like to submit, please send it to the WNY Black Film Festival 68 Beverly Rd. Buffalo, NY 14208. Submission deadline is October 31st. The film festival is co-founded by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Buffalo Alumnae Chapter and Masten District Councilmember Demone Smith. Chairperson for the event is Jayme Smith. For more info, please contact 860-7291 or e-mail wnyblackfilmfest@yahoo. com
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On Saturday September 17, the Jazzy Steppers and Friends Reunion was held at the New Golden Nugget on Fillmore Avenue. The evening music was provided by DJ David Brooks and DJ George Patterson. Many of the Steppers and friends “stepped in the name of love!" As the evening progressed the real purpose of the occasion was revealed. It was a grand surprise celebration for the Jazzy Steppers founder; E. Joan Harris. The Niagara Falls contingency presented Joan with a comE. Joan Harris memorative plaque in recognition of her dedication and determination in bringing line-dancing to the forefront in Niagara Falls. The contributing participants were: Phyllis Sanchez, Marian Ester, Evette Johnson, Joann Sadler, Maureen Robertson, Patty Cohen, Barbara Thomas, Sara Patterson, Whilemina Jones, Louise Robinson, Carrie Bryant and Bill Kelly. Joan was surprise and touched by the outpouring of love. But, it wasn’t over yet. A few more dances and the music stopped as Emma Terry of the Buffalo committee took the mike and read of Joan’s accomplishments as founder and president of the Jazzy Steppers. Joan sat stunned and especially happy when presented with a monetary love donation. Flowers were given also. Mary Williams, Emma Terry and Bessie Pope spearheaded the idea and worked closely with committee members: Pearl Harris, Cheri Brown, Carrie Bryant, Jackie McAdory, DJ Dave Brooks and DJ George Patterson. Joan expressed appreciation at the time to all present, but wanted to publicly offer Thanks to both committees, Jazzy Steppers and Friends for their loyalty, support and love through the years. A hearty heartfelt thanks to everyone again!
The Western New York Premiere of The film Bob Marley: The Making of a Legend will be shown at the Buffalo International Film Festival on Oct. 16 at 9 PM. The UNESCO Award nominated film charts the rise of Bob Marley and the Wailers to international stardom made from footage shot by Esther Anderson in the early 1970s and lost for 37 years. The film will be shown in the Screening Room Cinema Cafe , 4524 Bailey Avenue (enter Behind Arthur Murray Dance Studio , 14226 ). See and hear the young Bob Marley before he was famous. While exploring the powerful relationship between Esther and Marley, the film shows us the musical icon’s first rehearsal, when the idea of a Jamaican supergroup like the Beatles or the Rolling Stones was still just a dream. When the launch of classic singles like “Get up Stand up”, “I Shot the Sheriff”, and the “Burnin’” and “Catch a Fire” albums would launch an international career which would bring the world Reggae music and Rasta consciousness together as one, starting a revolution that would change rock music and contemporary culture. Written and directed by Anderson and Gian Godoy, the film has been an official selection at numerous international film festivals including the 2011 Edinburgh International Film Festival and the 2011 Jamaica Reggae Film Festival. It had its American premier this past August at the Tribeca Cinemas in Manhattan. The screening benefits the Caribbean Education Foundation http://www.educatechild.org/ For more information go to www.buffalofilmfest.com/
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Why Black People Need to Go Occupy Wall Street Too By Boyce Watkins This week, I plan to head to New York City to join scores of American citizens who’ve decided that Wall Street should be confronted for the financial crimes that have been committed against the American people. It is an awkward reunion for me as a Finance Professor, since I have hundreds of former students who’ve gone on to make millions as Wall Street employees. So, perhaps it is because of my intimate understanding of the gospel of Finance that I can also see the dangers of creating a society that has come to believe that making money is the trump card that justifies nearly all sins against humanity…..almost like the doctor who can tell when the patient has become addicted to the drug that was originally designed to heal him. There are a long list of reasons that all of us should be concerned, disappointed and even angry about what Wall Street has done to our country. The real wage of the average American worker has remained stagnant, while the gap between the rich and the poor has risen to levels that are unsustainable in nearly any civilized society. We live under the illogical reality that those who caused the financial crisis by taking unnecessary risks were the first ones to be bailed out by politicians who are enslaved by campaign contributions and lobbying groups. Labor unions have been undermined throughout the nation, and while the joblessness problems persists, corporations are sitting on trillions in capital that could be used to hire American workers. I am honored to be an American when I see that thousands of us have simply taken our country back from those who’ve denied their responsibility to properly regulate the power of capitalism in our society. Free enterprise can be a wonderful thing, but when capitalism is not properly controlled, it can become as deadly as an economic forest fire. The African American community has every reason to be on the front lines in this battle for our nation’s economic soul. Black unemployment has skyrocketed to levels that haven’t been seen since Michael Jackson released Thriller. Nearly half (40%) of all black children are living below the poverty line. Black wealth has continued to shrink, as the burst of the real estate bubble left many African Americans either homeless or upside down in their mortgages. Black families have been destroyed by the prison industrial complex, where Wall Street firms earn billions each year from slave labor. Also, several Wall Street banks deliberately targeted black and brown communities for predatory loans that put grandma out of the house she’d lived in since Malcolm X was alive. Yes, we have reason to be very, very upset. It is in part because my grandmother was one of the people who lost her home due to predatory lending that I plan to join my brothers and sisters (of all races) in their decision to occupy Wall Street. This is our chance to confront the economic bullies who’ve worked to politically castrate nearly every politician in Washington, and also those unpatriotic enough to allow the country to sink into the financial abyss. I wish I could say that major civil rights organizations would join us in this fight. But I am reminded of the decision by the NAACP to take millions of dollars from Wells Fargo, a bank accused of predatory lending. This is not to say that they won’t join the battle, but it does say that biting the hand that feeds you isn’t exactly the key to economic prosperity. This might be a lesson to all of us that in spite of the fact that we all need money to survive, we must be careful about making ourselves dependent upon a resource that is controlled by the descendants of our historical oppressors. No matter how you slice it, the Occupy Wall Street movement belongs to the people. By seizing the moment and putting it all on the line, we have an opportunity to help fulfill the long lost dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If Dr. King were alive today, he wouldn’t be asking Washington bureaucrats to give him a multi-million dollar monument funded by corporate America. Instead, he’d be right down on Wall Street with the protesters, demanding justice, freedom and equality for the American people. In fact, if you look into the eyes of those who’ve become inspired to resurrect the spirit of conscientious activism in America, you can see that Dr. King’s spirit is down on Wall Street right now. Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and author of the book, “Black American Money: How Black Power can Thrive in a Capitalist Society.” Page 10
Black Faces in My Observation.... High Places Don’t Dear Editor: I’m proud to say that I read the Challenger each week as it holds a strong Mean Change community business presence. Over the past couple of years I have however Dear Editor: Erie County Chair Barbara Williams can’t seem to understand why the local Democratic party choose to endorse someone other than herself. Either Williams is not that bright or she and her Grassroots colleagues are playing this community once again. Williams decided to organize with Republican Chris Collins, with the soul purpose of becoming Chair of the Legislature. Her choice affected the Black community in a huge way. Health clinics closed, hours to libraries were cut, funding for young single mother “day care was reduced and community based groups lost thousands of dollars. Simply stated, Williams and her Grassroots handlers sold out this community as well as the Democratic Party. William’s action set the Black community 50 years. These are advantages that were needed to level the playing field and allow families to grow and improve their station in life. Williams’ lack of leadership was displayed best when a local foundation walked away from talks, designed to replace monies Collins had already cut from the budget. The only reason to make Williams chair was to allow Collins to gut monies from the Black community and send it to the suburbs. Democratic leaders made the right choice in selecting Tim Hogue. A young Black family man, he decided he could make difference and fight for better services and not retreat on the gains of the past. But this story does have a happy ending. Not only did the Democrats reject Barbara Williams’ shameless selflish acts, the Republicans rejected her as well. There was a lot of harm done here but no foul! Clarence Lott -46When a country is in harmony with the Tao, The factories make trucks and tractors. When a country goes counter to the Tao, Warheads are stockpiled outside the cities. There is no greater illusion than fear, No greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself, No greater misfortune than having an enemy. Whoever can see through all fear Will always be safe.
become increasingly concerned about some of the outrageous statements made by Legislator Betty Jean Grant about her colleague, Chair Barbara MillerWilliams. I am not privy to the relationship between these two women. But it seems to me that it doesn’t do any good for our community to have one elected leader attacking another, especially when there a so few African American women leaders representing our community. I don’t know the root cause of the situation, maybe there is some jealousy? That seems to me to be the only real answer to the hostility that has been directed towards the Chair. I wonder how many of her accusations and over the top statements are true and how much is hype. I just want to say, those in glass houses should be careful not to throw too many stones. There have been incidents in Ms. Grant’s past that have shown her to not always be the most careful steward of the public money she has been entrusted with. There have even been times when her ethics have come under question by responsible sources. I see the flames being fanned right now and I just hope that they do not come back to burn those that first lit the match. Burning it all to the ground only hurts our community. We need to work together to face more important battles than a personality conflict gone badly. At the end of the day United We Stand Divided We Fall! Peace & Love Christel Peacock
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continued puters, internet Wi-fi, and quick print and management solutions including copying, faxing, and shipping. But the buck doesn’t stop there. “Fairly soon, we will be opening a Flea Market. This is a great opportunity to provide community residents with supplemental income; as well give ambitious entrepreneurs with a good start in building their business.” The facility also came with a few bells and whistles. Green shares that along with the property they have acquired are several large walk-in commercial refrigeration units which are available for rent. And what about those docks? Well if you own an RV or Camper you can take advantage of the reserved space, which will serve as storage locations for your family-friendly vehicles in the winter. So there you have it. With ample parking and easy access to the 198 and 33 expressways, customers, volunteers, and visitors will find the new site to be a convenient destination. Located at 296 E. Ferry St. (six blocks from their former Northampton store) the new location is open seven days a week. Visit Buffalo ReUse today, they’re looking forward to seeing you! “Progress is the attraction that moves humanity.” – Marcus Garvey
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s, world citizens, Americans and more specifically African Americans, we are entering a brand new world and it is crucial that we make the cut. Just being competitive in America is no longer the ultimate. Our community, family, and children are in competition with every other community, family and child in the world. The world has become so small and technology so efficient it has made many workers almost obsolete. This is evident by how corporation can maintain high productivity while laying off workers at the same time. Job competition is not national like it used to be, but global. Many jobs lost in the last recession are not coming back. Now if a company need employees corporations will go to the any place in the world where they can obtain work resources at the least expensive cost. Capitalism is hard core and the purer versions of it that prohibits safety nets and ways to protect people can Daryl be devastating. The only way to protect ourselves from being, as a group, part of the coming part of the dependent RASULI underclass is through education. Dr. Maulana Karenga, the founder of Kwanzaa, in his Seven Criteria of a Culture discussed what African Americans should be known for by the world, he stated strongly that we must become the most educated people in the world. President Obama has said, “The country that out educates us today will out compete us tomorrow.”
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It used to be after World War 2 that America was the only game in town. Now we are entering an era where there are numerous countries that can provide capable and highly trained people to do the job as well or better and cheaper. Low-wage high skilled workers are becoming common as low skill –a low wage worker as Tom Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum describes in his recent book, “That Used to Be Us.” In Buffalo, parents are demanding a better education for their children. Teachers blame the parents. The adults blame the teachers, but the children suffer. In time, all people will suffer because we will be depending on inferiorly educated people to run this nation. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step”, so says Lao Tzu. What should be our first steps in become the most educated people in the world that we all can do? Start with small and easy steps 1. The entire community should organize for one task to read books and read to our children daily as a family ritual to our ancestors. 2. African American sports and entertainment personalities should lift up our teachers, engineers and scientists as people they respect. 3. The community should reinforce the Buffalo school’s goal increase class attendance. 4. Saturday mornings should be geared for an African American Cultural School, teaching around “Know Thy Self.” 5. The entire community should ‘by any means necessary’ encourage, plead, trick, drive students to graduate from high school. The rate of African American students not graduating from high school is frightening. (Daryl Rasuli, nigaramovementnetwork@blogspot.com)
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Black Buying Power Nears $1.1 Trillion Washington – Black buying power is expected to re ach $1.1 trillion by 2015, according to “The State of the African American consumer Report” recently released, collaboratively by Nielsen, a leading global provider of insights and analytics into what consumers watch and buy, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a federation
of more than 200 Black community newspapers across the U.S. “Too often, companies don’t realize the inherent different of our community, are not aware of the market size impact and have not optimized efforts to develop messages beyond those that coincide with Black History Month,” said Clovis Campbell, NNPA Chairman. “It is our hope that by collaborating with Nielsen, we’ll be able to tell the African American consumer story in a manner in which businesses will understand,” he said, “and, that this understanding will propel those in the C-Suite to develop stronger, more inclusive strategies that optimize their market growth in Black communities, which would be a win-win for al of us.” The report, the first of annual installments in a three year alliance between Nielsen and NNPA, showcases the buying and media habits and consumer trends of Black Americans. The 41st Annual Legislative congressional black Caucus Foundation conference set the backdrop for the Sept. 22 announcement. Flanked by civic, business and legislative leaders, Nielsen and NNAP executives talked about the relevance and importance of the information shared in the report and the fact that it will be distributed in NNPA’s 200+ publications, reaching millions of readers and on line viewers. “We see this alliance with NNPA as n opportunity to share valuable insights, unique consumer behavior patterns and purchasing rends with the African American community,” said Susan Whiting, vice chair, Nielsen. “By sharing, for example, that African Americans over-index in several key areas, including television, viewing and mobile phone usage, we’re provided a better picture of where the AfricanAmerican community can leverage that buying power to help their communities,” she said. “Likewise, the information points businesses in the right
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African American Internet users in July 2011 – 76 percent of whom visited a social networking/blog site. *Thirty-three percent of all African Americans own a smartphone. African Americans use more than double the amount of mobile phone voice minutes compared to Whites – 1,298 minutes a month vs. 606. *The percentage of African Americans attending college or earning a degree has increased to 44 percent for men and 53 percent for women.
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Dance Lessons with Smooth Steppers: Urban Line Dance, smooth style Ballroom, Steppin’ and Swing; CRUCIAL Center, 230 Moselle St., Saturdays at noon; Tuesdays at 6 p.m. $3; 6337813. *Line Dancing With Pearl Harris: 6-7 p.m. Pratt Willert Community Center, 422 Pratt St. donation $2. Wednesdays *Community Dance and African Drumming Classes: African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue, 3 p.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; $15 monthly; visit www. africancultural.org more information *Line Dancing Lessons, First Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St., 6:30 p.m. Fridays. 847-6555. Free. *Line Dance Lessons: 10 a.m.-Noon; Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont St.; 444-2046 or 833-1038, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday 6-7:30 pm; $2 *Line Dance by George Patterson: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; Delavan Grider Center, 896-7021, Mondays & Thursdays. *June-Teenth Afrikan Family Time Drum Dance and Song: 6-8:30 p.m.; Gateway-Longview Family Resource Center, 347 Ferry Street. Fridays * Argentine Tango Every Monday with Travis Widrick 7 - 10 p.m. 1st hour beginners lesson,The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat, 731 Main St. *Salsa Night Every Wednesday with Calvin and Fanny 7 - 10 p.m .1st hour beginners lesson The Gallery @ Chow Chocolat 731 Main St. *Latin Night 1st/3rd Friday with Chun Poh, Salsa, Merengue, ChaCha, Bachata 8 p.m.- midnight, Chow Chocolat 731 Main St.
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Public Hearing: NFT Proposed Rate Increase: 6-9 p.m. Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave; hosted by Legislator Betty Jean Grant and Tim Hogues; for info call 818-6637.
Veterans Information Event: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Niagara Falls VA Outpatient Clinic; call 862-8580 for more info.
Thursday October 13 Dion Watkins for Mayor The WriteIn Campaign: Unity Party: 7-9 p.m. Lucarelli’s, 1830 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna, NY; call 430-9068 or 5708593 for tickets or more info. George C. Fraser to Speak: 5:307:30 p.m; $20; to reserve a seat call 881-6066 or email j parker@theebcn. com. Medical Center Auxiliary Coat Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St., NF; for more info call 282-0390.
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7th Annual disABILITIES Film Festival & Speaker Series: 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. film screening; UB North Campus Center for the Arts; tickets $2; students free with I.D. for info call 629-3626. Friday October 14 Back By Popular Demand 5 Mo’ Tenors: 7 p.m.; Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Pine St.; admission $10; for more info call 847-6555. Breast Cancer Awareness Gospel Concert: 6-9 p.m., Doris Jones Building, 3001 9th Street Niagara Falls, NY. featuring Marsha McWilson, Constance Matthews and Tomorrow Allen 278-4763
LEWAC Associates of WNY “Tune Up For Life” Men’s Health Seminar: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Adam’s Mark , 120 Church St.; admission $25 in advance $30 at the door; for more info call 881-6111 ext. 208.
Gym and Computer Classes for Senior Citizens The Family Resource Center, 347 East Ferry Street (former YMCA), is inviting senior citizens to come and join us every Thursday and Friday for gym and computer classes just to start.
“Declare New Things” Seminar Guest Speaker Dr. Shirley Carmack: 1 p.m.; Best Western Hotel, 510 Delaware Ave.; for more info call 896-4585. New Covenant United Church of Christ Celebrates 37 Glorious Years in God’s Service: 5 p.m. concert, 459 Clinton St. for more info calls 856-3392. Monday October 17 Aloma D. Johnson Fruitbelt Community Charter School Board Meeting: 6 p.m. 833 Michigan Ave. for more info call 856-4390. Friday October 21 AACC FRIDAY NIGHT JOOK JOINT: 9 p.m. to midnight at 350 Masten Avenue. Donation: $15 Tuesday October 25 The African American Cultural Center’s its first Student Speak Out Day 4 p.m. at 350 Masten Avenue. Parents and teachers are welcome!
Documentary Series & Discussion: “Motherland” 5-7 p.m., the Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson Avenue; 8837770. Saturday October 15 Mayor Brown’s Fire Prevention & Safety Open Houses: Engine 35, 1512 Clinton at Bailey, 9-10:30 a.m.; Engine 32, 700 Seneca @ Swan, 10-11:30 a.m.; Engine 33, 1720 Fillmore @ Buell, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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ATTORNEYS
James P. Davis 181 Franklin St.* (716) 847-2606 Terrence D. McKelvey 181 Franklin St. * (716) 847-2606 Home Office (716) 839-3905 Pratcher & Associates 1133 Kensington * (716) 838-4612 Daria L. Pratcher 136 Broadway * (716) 541-8574
AUTO AUDIO
Custom Images 1294 E. Delavan *(716) 939-2824
EATERIES
Matties Restaurant 1412 Fillmore * (716) 597-0755 Mr. Bones 893 Jefferson * (716) 464-6794 Nadia’s Taste of Soul 69 Allen St. * (716) 884-0482 West African Market & Take Out 3125 Bailey * (716) 507-2329 Tomatoes 1393 Kensington * (716) 835-3663
HAIR SALONS
INCOME TAX SERVICE L. Sessum Income Tax Service 1650 Fillmore * 716) 894-4904
INSURANCE
Able Insurance *Jeff Moore/Broker 1798 Main St. * 883-5212 Geico 1330 Niagara Falls Blvd* (716) 832-3253 Hopkins Insurance 1193 Jefferson * (716)-886-8880
LIQUORS & WINES
Althea / Hair to Go Natural 727 Main St. * (716) 883-2000
ABC Automotive Sales 1458 E. Delavan* (716) 894-5571
Ideal Liquor 1341 E. Delavan * (716) 893-0967
Compositions Professional Hair 143 Kenmore Ave. * (715) 995-3450
Automotive Battery & Tire 3218 Bailey Ave. * (816) 838-0263
One Mo Shot Liquors 2612 Bailey * (716) 464-3299
Excellence Hair Design 59 Kenmore Ave. * (716) 835-2036
First Klass Muffler & Brake Inc. 779 Genesee St. * (716) 362-0450
Hair Changers 1787 Hertel Ave. (716) 602-6561
LIFE STYLES IMAGING Love Well L ifestyle Imaging
BARBER SHOPS
Hersha / Hair to Go Natural 727 Main St. * (716) 563-1734
Main Pediatrics 2800 Main St. * (716) 837-0995
Kalis / Nicole3 Salon 1300 Hertel * (716)563-8342
Rapha Family Medicine 2200 Main St. * (716) 200-4122
Miss JacQuis ExQuizit Beauty 2250 Main St. * (716) 833-2250
MAKE UP & BODY IMAGE
AUTOMOTIVE
Klassic Kuts 1471 Kensington * (716) 836-3260 Master Touch 1283 E. Delavan*570-7234/846-5956
BRAIDING & EXTENSIONS Queen of New York 2868 Bailey * (716) 602-8662
CLOTHING
Fashion Town 1339 E. Delavan* (716) 894-1111 King City Fashions 2660 Bailey * (716)480-8406 Level’s Apparel & Footware 1455 Kensington * (716) 832-0284
CHILD CARE/DAY CARE
More Hair Care Clinic 72 Allen St. * (716) 886-7960
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Promise Hair Studio 87 W. Cleveland Dr. * 835-0250
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Main Hair & Beauty Supply
3067 Main St. * (716) 862-4247
883 Jefferson * (716) 883-7770
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Doris Records 286 E. Ferry St. * (716) 883-2410 F&S Tailors 2930 Genesee St * (716) 894-3742
COFFEE SHOPS
Loretta’s Soulful Dining 479 Genesee * (716) 381-9308
Class A Real Estate
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My Precious Angels 2946 Baley Ave. (716) 896-3800
Full of Flavor 883 Jefferson * (716) 553-7050
REAL ESTATE
Jeanette Lane * (716) 846-5065
Glamorous Beauty 1281 E. Delavan * (716) 892-5821
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Peaches & Keys Unisex Salon 883 Jefferson * 603-6506
Home Away From Home 84 Courtland Ave.*(716) 238-1455
Buckeyes Chicken 401 Michigan St. *(714 852-1829
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Peachies 3098 Main St. * (716) 462-6296
Beauty Plus Beauty Supplies 3121 Bailey * (716) 446-9292
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Don “The Furnace Guy” (716) 465-2411
Zenner & Ritter 3404 Bailey * (716) 833-2463
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TOWING
Ron’s Towing & Recovery (716) 892-2282
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We Buy Gold 3124 Bailey * (716) 832-3332
Jones hardwood Flooring Alto Jones* (716) 903-5320
Boost Mobile 1286 E. Delavan *(716) 551-0304
Franklins Interior /Exterior Concepts 105 Commonwealth * (716) 235-8818
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