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Challenger Community News • August 19, 2015
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Masten District Candidates (left to Right): Ulysees O. Wingo Sr,. Sharon M. Belton-Cottman, Lamone Gibson and write-in candidate Yvette Suarez as they appeared at the We are Women Warriors Meet and Greet rercently. Dr. Cash reads to children in the Memphis School District during his tenure as Sperintendent.
Dr. Cash Appointed New Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools
Fidel Castro (left) and Nelson Mandela.
Fidel Castro and Cubans Played Major Role in “Everything I do will be focused on the children...I have no other agenda.” Helping Black People even members of the Buffalo Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to name Dr. Fight Colonialism and Kriner Cash as the next Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools. White Supremacy
Fillmore District Candidates (left to right): Incumbent David A. Franczyk and challengers Samuel A. Herbert and Joseph A. Mascia
Candidates for Masten and Fillmore District Seats to Debate Candidates on the Democratic Primary ballot for Common Council seats in the Fillmore and Masten districts will debate the issues in separate forums Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave.The Fillmore District candidates will debate at 7 p.m. Invited to participate are incumbent David A. Franczyk and challengers Samuel A. Herbert and Joseph A. Mascia.At 8 p.m., the Masten District candidates will face off in the contest for that open seat. Invited to participate are Sharon M. Belton-Cottman, Lamone Gibson and Ulysees O. Wingo Sr. The debates are sponsored by the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists in conjunction with Burchfield Penney. The event is free and open to the public.
Meet and Greet Scheduled for Fillmore District Council Candidates “We Are Women Warriors” will host a Meet and Greet for candidates running for the Fillmore District Council seat on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30 – 7:45 p.m. All candidates have been invited to attend. Candidates running for Fillmore are incumbent David A. Franczyk, Samuel A Herbert and Joseph A. Mascia. For more information call 602-5877.
Fruit Belt Residential Parking Permit Rally The neighborhood’s struggle for justice will continue when a rally of residents and friends of the Fruit Belt will be held to draw attention to the need for a Fruit Belt residential parking permit and a Community Benefits Agreement now. The action will be held Friday, August 21 at the corner of Locust and Carlton.
Free Legal Advice Lawyers will be on hand to give you advice on any issue you may need help with on Thursday August 20, at Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette Ave & Grant at 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.. Open on a first come first serve basis. Any questions contact Marshall at WNYCOSH 716 833-5416.
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Board members Carl Paladino and Mary Ruth Kapsiak were not present and did not vote. Dr. Cash had convinced just about everyone who had the opportunity to interact with him, that he was the best man for the job. An exit poll of those who attended the public meeting at Buffalo Academy for Performing Arts last Thursday to introduce Dr. Cash to the community, was positive and a strong indication that he’d nailed it. “I thought he was very diplomatic, honest and truthful,” said Charles Burgin, founder of Brotherman’s Progress Kultural Life Skills Youth Empowerment Project. ”He had some very powerful thoughts and ideas…I felt he really had the children at heart,” said teaching Assistant Dedria Coleman. Teacher Mulu Belete said with his experience , successful track record, and independence, he will hopefully be good for Buffalo and the district. “He has the right personality to deal with the Board,” observed Jackie Mimes. “his approach is 360 degrees. He’s a Millennium type of superintendent.” Dr. Cash did ‘t go into detail when questioned during the community meeting about how he would fix the district’s struggling schools. But He made it clear that he not only believes in his ability to bring about much needed change, he believes wholeheartedly in the children whose lives and futures have been entrusted to his care.
*Cuba Provided Assistance in ANC’s Fight Against Apartheid Cuba under Castro opposed apartheid and supported the African National Congress (ANC). While in Angola, the Caribbean country provided a territorial base of support to the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), which was exiled by the Apartheid regime. By 1990, succumbing to increased international pressures, South African President F. W. de Klerk reinstated the ANC and released Nelson Continued Page 12 Mandela.
Help Bring “The Math Doctor” To Buffalo! Fundraiser Planned for the Visit to Buffalo of Author Shahid Muhammad: “The Math Doctor”
Eva M. Doyle will host a fundraiser to help with the costs of bringing author and mathematician Shahid Muhammad to Buffalo. The event will be held on Saturday, August 22 at the Merriweather library from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program will feature three short films that include “The Boy Who Painted Christ Black.” This film is based on a short story written by historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke. “Freedom’s Song” will also be shown with scenes from the Tulsa race riot in Oklahoma and other historical events. Admission to this program is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children will not be admitted without an adult. Shahid Muhammad will speak in Buffalo at the Merriweather Library on Saturday, September 19 beginning at 1 p.m. He will also speak on Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. at Mosque 23 where meetings are held in the CRUCIAL Center located at 230 Moselle street. He is the author of the book “How to Teach Math to Black Students.” Known as the “Math Doctor,” Shahid introduces students to outstanding Black mathematicians and scientists. For more information about the fundraiser call (716) 847-6010 or The Math Doctor (716) 507-5280.
*Cuba Supported the Angolan War of Independence The Angolan War of Independence was a struggle for control of Angola between guerrilla movements and Portuguese colonial authority. Cuba supplied the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) rebels with weapons and soldiers to fight. The Cuban military would fight alongside the MPLA in major battles. *Cuba Prevented South African Apartheid Regime From Taking Over Angola In October of 1975, South Africa invaded Angola with the support of the U.S. government to overthrow the left-wing Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Continued Page 12
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