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Clarissa Uprooted:

Mural Pays Tribute to Rochester’s Legendary Jazz Club and the Dynamic 'Village' That Gave It Life

Clarissa Uprooted—a partnership of elders and youth committed to sharing the story of Rochester’s Black Wall Street—recently took the next step With the unveiling of the “Clarissa Uprooted” mural on West Main Street last Thursday, kicking off the 25th Clarissa Street Reunion weekend.

The mural symbolically covers a retaining wall of the I-490 highway, built in the 1970s by New York State Department of Transportation. Just blocks behind this wall, Clarissa Street was once a central corridor of the diverse and self-sufficient Third Ward (now known as Corn Hill). The majority Black community thrived here–beginning in the 1800s and booming during the 1930s-60s–before the community was torn down in the name of so-called “urban renewal.”

“We celebrate what we had as a community and recognize how much we’ve lost,” Clarissa Street Legacy treasurer, Katherine Sprague-Dexter shared. “This mural reclaims space right where it belongs, back at home in the old Third Ward.”

The mural is also a tribute to the legendary Pythodd Room jazz club. The Pythodd was part of this ecosystem, which included many Black-owned businesses like Vallot’s Tavern, LaRue’s, Scotty’s Drum Corps and Billiards, The Elks Club, Shep’s Paradise, repair shops, dry cleaners, salons/barbershops, grocery stores, a hotel, bookstore, funeral home, doctors, dentists, DJs and publishers. Clarissa Street was Rochester’s Broadway, Black Wall Street, and also part of the national Chitlin’ Circuit, where Black artists could safely stop for a week and play, stay, eat and connect with local artists & neighbors during a period when Jim Crow segregation and racist harassment made touring difficult.

Seventeen-year-old Sahiyra Dillard, a Youth History Ambassador with Teen Empowerment reflects, “Before working with the Black-owned Businesses images for not only the Clarissa Uprooted exhibit but also the virtual reality streetscape, I would’ve never thought to imagine such a beautiful neighborhood like Clarissa Street. Us youth need to know what really was taken from us, and hopefully one day we ALL can come together to make our community what we now know it can be.”

The photorealistic collage imagines two generations back on old Clarissa Street, performing in a “band” together–contemporary young musicians with internationally celebrated artists who came out of Rochester. As young people in the 1950s-early 1960s, these five jazz musicians launched careers playing in house bands at the Pythodd: Ron Carter (bass), Pee Wee Ellis (saxophone), Chuck Mangione (trumpet), Gap Mangione (piano), and Roy McCurdy (drums). Paul Hoeffler (jazz photographer) captured each of these images at the Pythodd for a student project while attending RIT. All are also Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductees.

A goal of the mural is to celebrate this excellence and encourage and carry on the tradition of developing Black and Brown young artists, community-builders, and entrepreneurs.

An intergenerational team of Clarissa St. elders who loved the Pythodd co-designed the mural with Teen Empowerment youth history ambassadors and Flower City Arts Center’s Expanding the Field (ETF) youth artists, with final composition by Britton Bradford (aka Un1Sun1), and painted by homegrown mural artist Ephraim Gebre (who also painted the John Lewis and Malcolm X murals in town).

Clarissa Uprooted is an intergenerational partnership of The Center for Teen Empowerment and Clarissa Street Legacy (formerly Clarissa Street Reunion Committee). Teen Empowerment is a youth organizing program in Rochester that hires youth to lead community change with their peers and community leaders.

Latimer Funeral Home Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with a Community Healing and Wellness Fair

On August 26 from 12 noon until 5p.m. Millard E. Latimer & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. will empower the community and express their gratitude with a FREE Centennial Community Healing & Wellness Fair. It will mark 101 Years as Rochester’s longest established African American Business! The location is Latimer Funeral Home, 983 South Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY. Enjoy multiple screenings, live music, refreshments, “champagne” toast and raffles, and greet Public Officials and Community Leaders.

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE!

Teen Empowerment Youth ambassadors make remarks at uveiling.Photo Anthony Simmons

Photo Anthony Simmons

Stadium Agreements Matter!

The journey toward new stadium equity is cluttered with violations. The impact of this breach of contract cannot be taken lightly. On Monday, August 28 at 10 a.m., "Conversations with Jim Anderson" welcomes guests Patrick 'The Mighty Oba' Freeman and Frank Daniel, Executive Director of Craft Technical Institute

The topic is "Breach of Stadium Agreements Equals Illegal Activity!"

Power965radio.com/WUFO The Mix will broadcast part two, lifting seriously needed community-wide concerns and demands regarding the Stadium Agreements. The community is urged to join the conversation .Comments/Questions: (716) 837-1112 live, Power965radio.com or on your radio dial 96.5FM / WUFO 1080AM.

Presentation to Address Buffalo Vacant and Abandoned Property

On August 29 Cheryl Harris, Community Liaison of the WNY Law Center, will give a presentation on "Buffalo Vacant and Abandoned Property” at 1423 Black Lives Matter Way (Fillmore Ave.) at the CAO Masten Resource Center. The event will begin at 6p.m. It is organized in conjunction with People Helping All Mankind (PHAM) to help the community of the Eastside address this looming problem due to the city demolition of structures without any plans to rebuild those structures.

Dr. Henry Taylor highlighted this problem as an influential reason for the challenges of the Black community in his report “The Harder We Run.” In this report he highlights demolition without strategic planning within the Black community on the Eastside as having a harmful effect that contributes to the underdevelopment of the Eastside.

The community is invited to this free event. The purpose is to unite people together to create solutions to this problem. In addition, a major objective is to prevent tragedies such as the harmful effects on the Black Community by the politicians who ignored constituents when they built the expressway through the Eastside. Also, the meeting aims to do more than put a band aid over the problem by changing the name of the Eastside to East Buffalo.

That Brown Bag!

Buffalo’s Premier Black Business Directory Releases Latest Volume

Black business in Buffalo is on the rise. From the go to longstanding dedicated businesses, to a whole new generation of emerging entrepreneurs offering a variety of new goods and services, the age of the Black entrepreneur is becoming normalized at every turn.

But where can you find a concentrated, dedicated directory that gives you immediate access to all this Black business?

The answer is That Brown Bag! Buffalo’s premier Black business directory that everyone can use.

Shantelle Patton, the creator of the directory is a dynamic game changing visionary who is currently the President of the recently revitalized Buffalo Urban Chamber of Commerce-Buffalo. She has worked tirelessly over the years to bring more awareness and access to Black businesses, ultimately changing the narrative and building a strong bond of support between Black business and patrons who want to locate them.

"I found that the common theme to Black owned businesses being overlooked was a lack of exposure,” said Patton, who is co-founder for artist development company The Dopeness Project. She is a 2017 Open Buffalo Emerging Leaders graduate, UB Citizens Planning school Champion for Change as well as the newest member of the Buffalo Niagara Partnerships Executive Exchange among her many group and board affiliations.

“The directory is designed for everyone in the community. Whether you prefer to search for contacts digitally or use a phone book looking for a local restaurant, plumber, doctor, or anything in between,That Brown Bag can help you find what you need and quickly. I believe that my directory offers a comprehensive and up-to-date list of companies and individuals that is invaluable to the community at large.”

Founded in 2018, Volume 1 of That Brown Bag was released as a pamphlet style booklet of listings and since then has had some updates along the way. This past June (Patton releases the annual directory during Juneteenth), the 7th volume of the directory was released in a beautifully designed hard cover book with much more than her past directory offerings, including making it available in three formats with a range of pricing from hardcover, paperback to digital download.

The latest edition of 336 pages offers unique graphics, vibrant colors and interlaced Afrocentric design making it more like a functional work of art. With the holidays approaching it would serve as a great addition to any household to support Black business even more this season because the directory will be your guide to find them!

The book includes businesses in arts and entertainment, dining, education, finance and administration, grooming, home improvement, libations, photography, publications, real-estate, venues, wellness and more. There is even a visual dedication image to the late dancer and creative entrepreneur Jimmy "Rook” Hawkins.

“It started out as a pamphlet style booklet that listed names and contact information. Today we have an immersive interactive resource that includes the stories of many of these brave entrepreneurs and community leaders,” said Patton. But finding local Black businesses does not stop in WNY as Patton has her sight set over the border bringing a vaster listing to the directory of Black Businesses. “I have also begun to amplify businesses just to the north of us in the Toronto area with the hopes of creating a more reciprocal pipeline of commerce between the two communities.” she said.

Shantelle’s strength in bridging the business to consumer gap and enhancing the quality of life for African Americans in the WNY is one of the many attributes that compliments her role as president of Urban Chamber of Commerce - Buffalo. The Chamber, which looks to play a critical role in supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs in our community, will be working closely with the Brown Bag initiative to help provide education and resources to business owners who may not otherwise have access.

“Through partnership with Brown Bag we will be able to leverage our extensive network of local businesses and community leaders to help raise awareness and support this important cause. Overall, the work with Brown Bag is just one example of how the Chamber is committed to supporting our community and ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive," said Patton. “I plan to continue locating Black owned businesses to amplify support connections and relationships that build equitable value in our community and to make this a movement that spans across the entire urban American landscape."

You can purchase the directory on www.brownbagcertified.com as well as on Amazon. Keep up with updates , events, signings, Black Businesses and more on social media on @thatbrownbag.

The Nat Turner Rebellion

The 192nd anniversary of the Nat Turner Revolt was August 23, 1831. The rebellion by a group of enslaved Virginians was called “the most significant uprising in American history” by National Museum of African American History and Culture director Lonnie Bunch. The National Museum of African American History has several Nat Turner related artifacts including his bible and a machete donated to the museum by a Southampton resident.

The Nat Turner rebellion, which took place in Southampton County, stands as the deadliest slave revolt in American history. That’s when Mr. Turner led a group of Black people in a revolt against slavery. Other enslaved Black people joined the uprising and Mr. Turner's troops grew to 60 to 70 people who fought White enslavers before being defeated by a militia. Turner’s rebels killed over 55 White people from August 21-23 in 1831.

Many of Mr. Turner's followers were killed or captured immediately but Mr. Turner escaped and evaded searchers for weeks before being captured on October 30, 1831.

On November 11, 1831 Nat Turner was hanged in Jerusalem, Virginia, after being convicted of leading a revolt against his enslavers. At least 18 Black participants in the uprising were executed along with him.

Frank Daniel Patrick Freeman

Pictured: That Brown Bag Founder Shantelle Patton holding her latest directory . Photo by Kadynce Patton

FAITH & FAMILY

State Tabernacle COGIC to Celebrate

Superintendent Russell C. Bell & Missionary Tracey Bell's 15th Pastoral Anniversary

State Tabernacle COGIC & The Pastor’s Aide Committee will celebrate Superintendent Russell C. Bell & Missionary Tracey Bell's 15th Pastoral Anniversary dinner. Saturday October 21 from 5-8p.m., at Creekside Banquet Hall, 2669 Union Road, Cheektowaga. Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for children. For more information contact President Pandora Allred at 716-390-1600 or VP Velivia McLaurin at 716-424-5091.

Deacon’s Alliance Annual Banquet

The Deacon’s Alliance Annual Banquet will be held Saturday September 9, from 6-9p.m. at Banchetti Banquet Facility, 550 N French Rd. The speaker will be Rev. Jason Keith of Humboldt Pkwy. Baptist Church. Tickets are $40. For more information call Deacon Gayles at 716-885-6348.

Back to School Bookbag Give Away

Covenant Truth Center Love Never Fails , Pastor Marilyn Skyes, will hold a book bag give away Saturday, August 26 at 160 Kingsley St. from 11 a.m. to. 4 p.m. or while supplies last.

“NOT ONLY IS GOD’S WORK WONDERFUL, GOD’S WORK CAN NEVER BE UNDONE.”

-African Wisdom

Superintendent Russell C. Bell & Missionary Tracey Bell

The RL Experience: Supporting Young Entrepreneurs and Beyond

Robert Lowery, certified life and leadership coach, is the founder and CEO of RL Experience. The company's mission is to empower people to develop the confidence to create the life and career they desire and deserve. Helpful resources from RL Experience LLC are available on Lowery's podcast EMPower716 Talk Show, which features live interviews with entrepreneurs and business owners and airs online weekly on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Google. This Spring he hosted the Young Entrepreneurs of Color Award. Twelve impressive young startup leaders were honored including: Kevin Northington, Teah Stevens,Noah Fulton, Donte Naylor, Eric Humphrey, Madison Nicole ByrantWagstaff, Stephen Forman Jr., Jaeone Buchanan, MyaIsabella Samuel, Roderick Brown, Shaniya-Kay Dix, and Kimorra Owens. For more information go to https://rlexperience.com/.

Black Business History

JIM BELL CLEANERS

On April 4, 1971 Jim Bell Cleaners officially opened its doors to the public. At that time the Buffalo Challenger reported that Jim Bell Cleaners was the first and only Black owned business ever built from the ground up with the expertise and talent of all Black contractors, sub contractors and craftsmen –The Afro American Builders Association; giving them their first major job. Throughout the years the business became a community staple. Bell believed in supporting business and giving back to the community. He even had the first “Freedom Wall” mural created on the side of the building adjacent to the cleaners with large images of Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King. In the late seventies he purchased the Challenger, but only remained for about four years. A true visionary, he also had dreams of building a Black Supper Club on the property he owned on the corner of Jefferson and Glenwood, going so far as having an architect draw up the plans. The original Jim Bell Cleaners was owned and operated by the late Jim Bell until he retired in the 1990s and sold the business. He made his transition in June of 2002. Jim Bell Cleaners continues to operate under new ownership to this day on Buffalo’s East Side.

Almost Six Decades In Business Celebrating Miss Barbara's Retirement

By Jennifer Earle

She opened her dance studio in the former Humboldt YMCA, 347 E. Ferry St., in 1966, with two students. By 1968, the number of students had increased exponentially, and their first recital was held in the Historic Bethel A.M.E. Church, at 1525 Michigan Ave.

As of June 23, 2023, the founder, owner, and operator of "Miss Barbara's School of Dance", Buffalo's born and bred, Barbara D. Glover, packed away her dancing shoes and retired after 57 years of positively impacting thousands in countless communities, around the globe.

Miss Barbara's School of Dance Alumni Committee will host a celebration of the "Dance Teacher Extraordinaire, Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Gratwick Banquet Facilities, 110 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda, NY, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tickets for "Grand Finale, Part II: ENCORE!" are $57.00 per person; $40.00 for children under 12, and can be purchased via Zelle and CashApp. Checks and money orders should be made payable to , "Miss Barbara's Alumni Committee", PO Box 1665, Buffalo, NY 14215. Please contact Rena Camp @ 716 867-8521 or Jennifer Earle @ 716 5337569, for additional ticket information. Dinner and entertainment are included.

Co-chairs of this event are Rena Camp, Deatra Paris, and Jennifer Earle.

"I have lost two sisters in less than two years. I am the last sibling out of four children . She was my youngest sister and very special. Going forward I am using my energy and work to carry on her spirit of Giving to Others." - Dr Eva Doyle

May Betty Jean's Beautiful Soul Rest Forever In The Eternal Fields Of Peace. And May The Most High Bless And Keep You Eva! With More Than Love, Alnisa & The Challenger Family

The Challenger Offers Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences To Our Beloved "Community Historian," Dr. Eva Doyle on the Loss of Her Sister Betty Jean Townsend.

Barbara D. Glover

Robert Lowery

“Knowing when to stop, you can avoid any danger.”

-Tao Te Ching

HEALTH MATTERS

THE HEALING POWER OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES: COLOR MATTERS

Double Up Food Bucks With Tops Making Fresh Local Food More Affordable!

Green Colored Foods

Theprimary healing color, green, the color of nature brings harmony to all in its presence. Green creates a feeling of inner peace, harmony, and balance. This balance brings us a feeling of newness and freedom of spirit and helps relieve stress and emotional problems. Green is associated with the heart and is thought to be beneficial for the prevention of heart disease and high blood pressure. It creates a sense of calmness and helps relieve problems associated with tension such as headaches.

Chlorophyl, which is at its highest in green leafy vegetables, needs to be part of every meal as it has a soothing and healing effect, balances the body’s metabolism, detoxifies, and helps the cleansing functions. Benefits from the green phytochemicals include protection from bacteria such as e-coli, food poisoning, and tumors. Green is used in the treatment of colds, influenza, hay fever, ulcers, malaria and cancer.

Green colored vegetables include artichokes, asparagus, celery, cucumber, Brussel sprouts, green beans, green lentils, green pepper leafy greens, lettuce, okra, peas, spinach, zucchini and broccoli

Broccoli, known as the “king of the Cabbage Clan,”, is the number one anticancer vegetable according to researchers. Broccoli contains vitamin A, B2 and B6, phosphorus, vitamin C, Beta-carotene, calcium, and folic acid that helps make red blood cells and DNA. It has a number of phytochemicals that protect against cell damage and cancers. It is a source of fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron. Broccoli helps lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, helps prevent cataracts, may reduce the risk of cancer, maintains strong bones, and keeps the digestive system functioning smoothly.

Green Colored Fruits

Avocado provides the perfect ratio of fat, protein, and carbohydrate all in one food. This super food contains glutathione, a substance that block 30 different carcinogens and has been shown to contain agents that can stop the AIDS virus from developing. Kiwi fruits contain more vitamin C than oranges. Other green colored fruits include green apples, green grapes, green melons, green pears and limes.

From the Archives of Bro. Ishma'el Jamal FOR THE CHILDREN

Double Up

Field & Fork Network recently announced a partnership with Tops Friendly Markets to pilot their Double Up Food Bucks NY program at two Tops locations: 1275 Jefferson Ave in Buffalo and 1000 Portage Road in Niagara Falls.

The program is designed to make fresh produce more affordable for individuals with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as Food Stamps) benefits by providing a $1 for $1 match on produce purchases. So every time you buy fresh fruits and vegetables, you are matched dollar for dollar, up to $5 on your SNAP benefit card.

Tops is the first large chain grocery store where the program is available.

“Without question people need access to healthy foods, and healthy quality foods” remarked Majority Leader Crystal Peoples Stokes.

"Double up Food Bucks aims to increases access to fresh produce and make it more affordable to individuals with supplemental Assistance Program by providing a one for one match on produce up to $5. That’s like cash in your pocket while you’re getting a nutritional vegetable or fruit to eat because clearly ‘we are what we eat.’ If we’re eating more fruits and vegetables we’re healthier people."

Thanking Tops and all those volved with implementing the initiative, she continued.

“I am six generations away from slavery. But my parents and my grandparents were not necessarily enslaved past that first generation but they were sharecroppers and so they always ate well because they grew what they ate. “

-Deputy Speaker Crystal Peoples

Director, Corporate Communications and PR, Tops; Lisa French, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Field & Fork Network; Jeff Cady, V.P., Produce and Floral, Tops; NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Commissioner Barbara Guinn; Deputy Mayor Callie Johnson, PhD and State Senator Tim Kennedy.

A. Herbert

I recently called Tops Market and asked if they could make a donation of baby diapers, baby wipes, and baby food. They said yes. I gave out the diapers, wipes and baby food during WUFO Radio's Thursday Movie night to mothers or individuals who came with their child or children. Pictured above, a mother who’s having twins, and the little dude named PaPa. At our final give-away July 31 at WUFO I gave out the rest to mothers who brought their babies. God woke me and told me to do something for the children. With the help of Tops, I was able to do something for the babies on the EastSide. -Samuel

She noted the presence of multiple community gardens in our neighborhoods and how many people now are growing their own foods in their yards. However for those who cannot, “they can come to Tops and double up the bucks, purchase what they would like to have and keep cash in their pockets! So this is a win win! Health is wealth...” she concluded.

“With Double Up Food Bucks you can be healthy and wealthy!”

There were also remarks made by Kathy Sautter,

“With

Food Bucks you can be healthy and wealthy!”

BFNC Living Podcast Created To Uplift And Connect To Community Season

3 Begins September 7th

Our COMMUNITY is changing every day. Life appears to be spinning out of control. However, we all must continue to focus on the light, the positive that is all around us and if help is needed there are people who really care. These are some of the reasons Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers created a podcast to assist community members with life obstacles.

“BFNC Living” is a weekly podcast to help the community navigate life issues. We know life can have many ups and downs but a helping hand and listening ear can help. Each episode the host share stories and have deep conversations with guests about how we all can overcome obstacles and share information and valuable resources available in our community. Podcast episodes can be found and heard on all major podcast apps and on WUFO Power Podcast (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ powufo} On “BFNC Living” we have guests that add to conversations about issues that impact our lives.

BFNC LIVING TOPICS have included mental health wellness, fresh food for our community, preparing your taxes, healing through writing, senior services, fashion on a budget, relaxation with yoga, voting info, women health needs and more.

WHY A PODCAST?

“When I became CEO in July 2021 there was a focus on reimagining how we serve the community. Recognizing that BFNC’s roots were in creating a safety-net of services for Buffalo East Side neighbors, there was an immediate look at how the agency could build upon this history,” states Chandra Redfern, BFNC CEO

She adds, “As we reimagine service to community, we believe it is important to listen to the residents about their plans for building their success. We want to know how we can assist. The community needs are great, but history has shown significant progress can be made when caring minds work together to make an impact. Our agency has embraced this challenge and recognizes that communication innovation is essential, and we must develop new programs and services to meet the current changing needs, “states Redfern. Please share topics you would like to hear about on “BFNC Living!”

About Buffalo Federation Of Community Centers (BFNC): BFNC, a community-based agency, has over 125 years of serving the Buffalo community and providing a safety-net of human services to assist residents with mental illness, substance abuse, affordable housing, financial training, and tax assistance. BFNC also provides quality youth programming and services that assist and provide guidance. Learn more at www.bfnc.org. Follow our stories on Facebook: @buffalobfnc, LinkedIn and on the podcast “BFNC LIVING. ”.

Jennifer J. Parker jparkerpr.com.

Superstar Saturday: The Back-to-School Giveaway”

NaTania B Parker Foundation Inc is back again with their second bi-annual Superstar Saturday!!! The goal of this foundation is to provide both mental health and monetary resources to current and aspiring students of the arts.

This isn’t your typical backpack giveaway. Our bags will be stuffed with supplies for a well-rounded student artist. We’re here to make sure our children can perform well both on stage and in the classroom! Bridging the gap between arts and academia is truly the passion of President and Founder NaTania B. Parker.

Miss Parker calls Buffalo her hometown but resides in New York City. There she is an elementary charter school dance teacher. This schools’ curriculum sees dance as co-curricular to academics, not extracurricular. She understands now more than ever in this teaching role what students need to be successful in school, and to positively explore their artistic side simultaneously. In order to make a difference, the foundation relies heavily on the support of generous individuals, community leaders, and businesses. Any monetary donations or donation of services you are able to provide would be well used and greatly appreciated. We ask and would love if you’d bring your scholar with you to pick up their bag so we can meet them! The event will take place Saturday August 26th from 11a.m.3p.m. at 1339 Jefferson Avenue. For more information you can call/text 716-903-4328 or email nataniabparker@gmail. com. Also visit the website at nataniabparker.com and keep up with them on Instagram @nbpfoundationinc.

NaTania and her board members are looking forward to meeting everyone and working within the community!

NaTania B. Parker

Synyer Hanesworth - A Rhythmic Maestro Who Touched Souls Through Music

Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival Sunday August 27

Buffalo's largest music & arts celebration takes over Buffalo Central Terminal August 27 ! Gates opens at 1:30p.m. The event runs from 2 -9p.m. with a sizzling line up of legends like Billboard producer DJ Mannie Fresh and Remix King DJ Ted Smooth along with over 20 performance artists as well as visual artists and a full array of experiences for the 2023 Beau Fleuve Celebration. Get your tickets early just $10 on beaufleuve.com

Elmwood Village Art Fest August 26 and 27

Jefferson Avenue Art Festival Returns

On August 26, the JAAF (Jefferson Avenue Art Festival) is returning to the Eastside on Jefferson Ave with the Funkfest. The event that is brought to you by 50 Women with Vision is 10 am - 6 pm and promises to highlight some of the best urban art and creativity.

For more information contact Marshaun at 716.390.6633 or mlq@ mlqdevelopments with the subject JAAF2023.

Card Games & Line Dancing at Johnny B. Wiley Stadium

Black Resource Magazine --The Buffalo community bids a fond farewell to a cherished member and musical luminary, Synyer Hanesworth, who passed away on July 31, 2023, at the age of 76.

Born on August 2, 1947, in the heart of Buffalo, New York, Synyer's journey was one of rhythm, passion, and an unwavering commitment to the world of percussion.

A Life Celebration for Synyer will be held Saturday, September 2 at Renovation Church, 567 Hertel Avenue from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Synyer Hanesworth's rhythmic heartbeat resounded far beyond his time, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. A true virtuoso of the percussion realm, Synyer's beats were more than just sounds – they were a celebration of life itself. From the grand stages of music festivals to the humble corners of his studio, Synyer poured his heart and soul into every rhythm he created. His drumming was a universal language that transcended barriers, resonating deeply with anyone fortunate enough to listen.

A Trailblazer in Music Education

Synyer's impact extended beyond his performances; he was a beacon of inspiration for aspiring musicians, and his legacy was firmly rooted in his role as a dedicated music educator. With an infectious passion for percussion, he mentored countless students, guiding them on their own musical journeys. His classroom was a sanctuary of learning and creativity, where the power of rhythm fused with the joy of discovery.

Synyer's work ethic was an inspiration in itself. His dedication to honing his craft was a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. He instilled this same drive in his students, teaching them not just the art of percussion, but also the values of discipline, dedication, and the pursuit of one's dreams.

Remembering a True Maestro Synyer Hanesworth's impact on the Buffalo community and beyond was immeasurable. His lively personality, warm spirit, and genuine love for music left an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to know him. He was a connector, bridging generations through his art, and his legacy will continue to resonate through the beats of generations yet to come.

As the curtains close on Synyer's earthly performance, his legacy lives on. The Buffalo community, the music world, and the countless lives he touched remember him not with sorrow, but with a celebration of a life well-lived. Synyer Hanesworth's journey may have reached its final note, but the melodies he composed and the rhythms he orchestrated will forever echo in the hearts of those who were privileged to experience his musical magic.

In the grand symphony of life, Synyer Hanesworth played his part with unparalleled dedication and flair. As we pay homage to his memory, let us remember that the rhythm he instilled in us will continue to inspire us to dance to the beat of our dreams.

Synyer Hanesworth's legacy lives on in the rhythmic pulse of every drum, in the passion of every student, and in the soul of every music lover. May his journey be a reminder that music is not just a sound, but a symphony of life itself, and Synyer's composition will forever be a cherished chapter in its story.

With over 80+ artists sharing their creations from fine art to jewelry to stickers and stained glass, there will be something for everyone at the newest art festival to land in the Elmwood Village. Elmwood Avenue will not be closed to traffic this year so artists get to pop up with the businesses on Elmwood! We are excited for this fun, interactive festival that brings together the wonderful businesses on Elmwood and the great local artist community!

Plan on heading to Elmwood Avenue by 11a.m.-6p.m. on Saturday, August 26th and 11a.m.-5p.m. on Sunday, August 27th and wander on up toward Bidwell Parkway! The fun and festivities go all the way to Mr. Goodbar, with food trucks and drinks in Bidwell Parkway. Info go to @elmwoodvillageartfestival. com

Entertainment Update

On the second Saturday of each month at the Johnny B. Wiley Stadium, 1100 Jefferson Ave. there will be a “Tournament of Champions” games featuring Bid Whist, Spades, Chess, Dominoes, Uno and More from 1-4 p.m. followed by Healing In Motion line dancing from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free Entry! The Next Saturday Event will be on Saturday September 9. For more information call (716)250-2425.

DJ Casper, creator of the “Cha Cha Slide” Transitions

DJ Casper, the creator of the “Cha Cha slide” has died. He was 58. No cause was given, but he reportedly had two forms of cancer for several years, renal and neuroendocrine. People are doing the “Cha Cha Slide” all over the world from Jefferson Avenue to Japan. It’s a staple in popular culture, earning more than 130 million views on You Tube. Casper was born Willie Perry Jr. in Chicago on May 31, 1965.

Synyer Hanesworth

It's Going To Be a Funk Fest Weekend!

The excitement has been brewing all summer. The crowds have grown with every Friday Night Live Party with A Purpose. This Friday’s gatheringthe last of the season and the kickoff to the 3-day FunkFest Weekend - will be electric.

“We need to remind people, this thing is about Rick,” said organizer Marnetta Malcolm. “And at the end of the day we need to keep honoring him.”

This year she said they will also pay tribute to the late Eugene Phelps – a dedicated FunkFest worker and team member.

Eugene Phelps

“He died just before the Friday Night Live kicked off,” recalled Marnetta. “We honored him last year and this year he’s gone.”

-Visionary-

Marnetta Malcolm is the stuff that real leaders are made of; one who cares about her community and makes things happen.

Promoting the Friday Street parties was something she was talking about doing long before the Tops massacre. She had already been on Jefferson for years bringing healing and light to the community she loved. Indeed, it was not a reaction to the tragedy to have the parties every week, simply the implementation of something Marnetta had already envisioned; a confirmation of the beauty and resilience she knew we possessed all along.

She’s always said the Friday Nights and Funk Fest weekend were designed to set an example to the younger generation; to show them “the way we were…the way Jefferson once was…” and how they too can come together and party and have fun without the violence.

Headliners-

2023 marks the 19th consecutive year of the tribute to the King of Funk and Roll.

Here’s how the three days look in a nutshell:

•Friday, August 25

The Friday Night Live Jefferson Avenue Block Party from 5-10 p.m.

•Saturday August 26

The Art of Funk Event 2-8 p.m. also on Jefferson Avenue; a collaboration between the Funk Fest and 50 Women With A Vision’s Jefferson Avenue Art Festival; a one-day presentation

of community art and artists with a Funk Fest Flavor - more DJ’s music, vendors and food In addition Sunday’s Funk Fest headliners

The Con Funk Shun Band will be on hand for a meet and greet and listening Party hosted by WUFO and Terri Davis from 7-8 p.m.

•Sunday August 27

12 Noon -4 p.m. Funk and Roll (roller skating) in MLK PARK tennis court

4-7 P.M. BUFFALO FUNKFEST MLK PARK featuring headliners Con Funk Shun and Blue Magic. Also rocking the park will be local stars Delivered, Universal Funk and The Unity Band

A reminder: no tents or grills are allowed at the FunkFest in the park.

-Expecting Another Great Weekend-

“We’ve been propagandized to believe that we can’t come together Peacefully,” reflected Marnetta. “ But here we are. It’s established. Remember who you are. Remember your power!”

-Sponsors-

The Funk Fest is presented by Buffalo Funk Fest Foundation, Inc., Council Member Ulysees Wingo; supported by The Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; sponsored by Mayor Byron Brown, NYS Senator Tim Kennedy, Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson, Council Member Rasheed Wyatt, Atty. John Elmore, Brian K. Lewis, Carmen Sims, Community Health Center of Buffalo, In Rare Form, Best Self Behavioral Health, Cricket Wireless, CASNY, Geneva’s Auto Camellia’s, Fidelis, N.I.C.Y.O., The Challenger, WUFO/Power 96.5, Buffalo Urban League, MVP, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Tops Market , Key Bank, Majority Leader April Baskin, Evans Bank, APS

Marnetta Malcolm

BLUE MAGIC

AUGUST

HEALING BY THE WATER Broderick Park Summer Freedom Celebration Music, Food, Vendors July 7-September 7, Foot of Ferry near Niagara St. FREE

•JEFFERSON AVENUE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, EVERY FRIDAY now thru Aug.25 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Jefferson & E.Utica. For info Buffalo Funk Fest Foundation facebook page.

FUNK FEST THE ART OF FUNK Sat. August 26 Jefferson Avenue 2-8 p.m.

FUNK FEST SUNDAY MLK PARK: Funk & /roll 12 noon4 p.m.; BUFFALO FUNK FEST CONCERT 4-10P.M.

•UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY DAY August 26 hosted by Back to Basic and TOP Enterprises Inc. Saturday, Aug. 26 from 12noon to 5p.m. on Jefferson between Best & North Street.

•BEAU FLEUVE MUSIC & ARTS CELEBRATION

WEEKEND main event Sunday August 27 at the Buffalo Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive. For info visit www. BeauFleuveMusicArts.com &@beafleuvemusic arts on social media

SEPTEMBER

•“HONORING OUR AFRICAN AMERICAN MILITARY HEROES AND SHEROES” PARADE & MINI STAND DOWN, Sat. Sept. 2 kickoff 2 p.m. Jefferson between Riley and Dodge. aavaccbuffalo21@gmail.com or 716-563-2536.

•51ST ANNUAL BLACK ACHIEVERS AWARDS DINNER, Saturday, Sept.30 Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, For more info visit www.buffaloblackachievers.org

Buffalo Center for Health Equity Igniting Hope Conference on September 29th-30th 2023 Igniting Hope Conference Friday, September 29 at 12:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept.30 at 1:30 p.m

OCTOBER

2023 CHILDREN’S GARDEN FESTIVAL Sunday, October 8 from 2 - 5 pm in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park,

•WUFO HEALTH, WEALTH & EDUCATION EXPO, Sat Oct.. 28, 4-9 p.m. Acqua, 2192 Niagara St. Visit www. power96.5radio.com

•44TH ANNUAL HISPANIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION, Acqua, 2192 Niagara St. 10 a.m. For more info. visit www.hispanicwomenleague.org

NOVEMBER

A celebration in honor of Barbara Glover, Sunday, November 5, Gratwick Banquet Facilities, 110 Ward Rd., North Tonawanda 4– 8p.m. Tickets f $57.00 per person; $40.00 for children under 12, and can be purchased via Zelle and CashApp. Checks and money orders should be made payable to , "Miss Barbara's Alumni Committee", PO Box 1665, Buffalo, NY 14215. Please contact Rena Camp @ 716 867-8521 or Jennifer Earle @ 716 533-7569, for additional ticket information. Dinner and entertainment are included.

The Buffalo Cultural Conference Announced

The Buffalo Cultural Conference in the Dr. Eva M. Doyle auditorium at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, will be held on September 5, 2023, from 5-8pm. The first bi-annual cultural conference welcomes people of all backgrounds to serve as a platform to foster understanding and increased cultural awareness to contribute to a more interconnected harmonious society.

African Consciousness Workshop

The African Consciousness Workshop meets every Monday from 4-6 p.m. at the Frank Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue.

-Mission StatementTo Learn and Teach lessons given to us from our Ancestors, Elders, Peers, (Black Nationalist, Hebrews, Moors, Muslims, Christians etc.) Four particular principles that is key to our overstanding of self. 1. Sankofa (Go back and get your story)

2. Hotep ( Unshakable inner peace) 3. The Black Family

A Black History Back to School Program

Retired Teacher and Historian Dr. Eva M. Doyle would like to announce the annual Back to school program for students at all grade levels. This year the program has a Black History theme. It will be held at the Merriweather Library on Friday, August 25, from 1 - 3 p.m. Dr. Doyle will be giving away Black History books that she wrote to help students learn more about African American History. The books are free and include such titles as Marcus, Mosiah Garvey: Read, Learn, and Remember. and Buffalo's Black Community. Dr. Doyle will also give away Black History Bookmarkers to encourage reading. The goal of this program is to provide materials students can use during the school year for reports, essays, and other projects. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call (716) 847-6010.

FULL MOON WATCH Get Ready For The Second Full Moon this Month! The Super Full Blue Moon!

The Super Full Blue Moon will be on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at 9:35 PM and will be the full moon in Pisces. It's a full moon, a supermoon, and finally a blue moon!

This isn't just your average full moon - it's the second full moon in a month, which only happens once every few years. So mark your calendars and set your alarms, because you won't want to sleep through this one. Whether you're a night owl or an early bird, make sure you step outside and bask in the magical glow of the Blue Moon and just take a moment to appreciate the wonders of the universe.

Great fortune is going to be abundant during this special full Moon and the lunar eclipse. The energy that has been pouring out this month has been incredibly strong and this Full Moon will be so important for you and what's going on for the rest of 2023.

The Blue Moon has been considered fortunate, something to celebrate, and a perfect time to start a long-term goal or make plans for the future.

The Blue Moon is usually prime time for rituals, ceremonies, and protection. It’s also a good time to perform ceremonies to attract a new job, healings, love, legal undertakings, money and dreams. Whether you can see the Full Blue Moon or not remember the gentle power of the Moon is still penetrating our spirits. So do whatever you feel is sacred to you on this special night.

HEIGHTENED EMOTIONS: If you are a little right now, let it pass without lashing out at someone or something you will later feel sadness over. Stay in your own space over the next 24 hours of the Blue Moon and contemplate the bigger picture of your life.

So if you are looking to improve your luck or to finish a long-term goal, this is the time to get things done! This full moon is a lucky one and the beginning of a great new journey for yourself.

A Blue Moon is rare and if you are finding yourself at a crossroads in life, now would be the perfect time to get spiritual advice to help you on your path. The energies that are lining up for this rare Blue Moon and Supermoon are going to be astounding!

Cherokee Billie

What You Don't Know Can Really Hurt You...

Knowing ourselves is a fundamental aspect of assuming personal power and effectiveness. An essential job which all cultures should perform is to teach people the knowledge of themselves.

VOICES

BLACK AUGUST CALL TO ACTION!

Dear Editor:

BaBa Omowale ENG

Human beings are not born with knowledge of who they are, what they have been or what they can become. This is taught by the society through the family, the educational structures, the culture, the symbols and the religion of a people. If they are taught that they are a people of dignity, power and value and are given examples of such characteristics in the people around them, then they will become dignified, powerful and valuable. If they are taught that they are inferior, degraded and worthless, most of them so taught will become outcasts of that society.

Across America, right wing politicians and their allies are moving legislatively, socially and politically to make sure that the true history of African and African American culture and excellence is not included in the curriculums taught to the children of the next generation; White, Black, Brown and all in between. In nineteen states in America there are bills in the legislatures to stop real teachers from teaching the truth about history. Howard Zinn, an honest, professional, scholarly, White man's book: The People's History, A True History of America with all her faults and blemishes, has been banned from the classrooms and libraries across America.

Have no doubt, with all that has been happening in Buffalo, New York, such illegal and immoral bans are soon to come here and all of Erie County and they, the right wing politicians and their allies, will find a way to stop the truth of our collective history from being taught. The result - the stories of brave Black, Brown and White Men and Women will be erased from the collective consciousness of whole generations of our youth, the very people we all depend on to take the reigns of governance and bring all of us into a future of freedom, justice and equality ; a future where there is a win-win for everyone.

Right now, here in Erie County there is a fight going on about the building of a new jail. The reality of how that connects with all of us knowing ourselves is this: If you don't know your real history, as a Black, Brown, or White person, then you can not see the value of other human beings who look different and act differently than you do. If you don't know the truth about what was done to people to cause them to respond to life the way they do, then you will have no compassion when you learn about Black, Brown and Poor White people being brutalized and even murdered at The Holding Center that your tax dollars pays for.

If you have no knowledge of the true history of your ancestors and their role in creating the conditions of poverty and drug and alcohol addiction, miseducation and hopelessness that makes some people more vulnerable to criminal thinking and behavior than others, more likely to be arrested and placed at The Holding Center than others, you will not have the compassion necessary to say no to a new jail and yes to correcting the conditions at our current jail before even talking about anything new.

Then, if you also do not have knowledge of the value and worth of the Black and Brown people around you then you will not have an issue with the unprofessional, immoral and even criminal actions of the people who manage The Holding Center where they brutalize and even murder those under their care, custody and control for no other reason than that these people are Black, Brown, Poor White with no power or influence.

No, if you have no knowledge of the History of Black People not only in America but before our horrendous captivity and enslavement began, as cited by Our Own Honorable Judge Susan Eagan, you would not have any sense of moral outrage

or righteous indignation at jail staff treating the murderer of ten Black Citizens of Erie County like a celebrity. Where they even went so far as to make special arrangements for him to have a "Thanksgiving Dinner" with his family at the Jail. Just to note not only is Judge Susan Eagan a woman but she is a White woman as well.

These are the realities that continue to exist in Erie County because we don't study and don't know our history as human beings put here to share this planet for our collective benefit. Black history is the history of humanity. If we would have to courage to study it and face it with compassion and empathy we could begin to correct what is wrong with our culture both as reflected in our jail and in our society before we talk about building anything new and risking the same rotten culture of racism and brutality to be built into any new structure that is created.

You Know It's Bad When They Start Shooting Cars!

One beautiful Thursday morning, about two weeks ago, I became startled when I heard what sounded like gunfire outside my kitchen window. It was gunfire and when the bullets stopped flying, I had four bullet holes in a barely two weeks old, brand new car. I waited over 15 years to treat myself to a new vehicle and now, here it was, parked on the side of my house with a bullet hole in the windshield, one in the front passenger seat, another in the driver's side left front tire and a final one in the front door panel!

I tell you I was not happy, at all and I was a little bit- no, a lotta bit angry that someone would shoot up my car for no reason at all. But in talking to those who knew what had happened, I found out that my car actually provided refuge for the guy who had dashed behind it when the shooting started. So, in order to take some of the sting away of having my car shot up, I look to the occasion of having my 'blue angel' actually saving a guy from possibly being shot to death by taking the blunt of the bullets fired at the OK Corral-styled shooting on Hutchinson Ave..

My 2024, bright blue Equinox is being repaired right now. Bullets holes, as dangerous and as traumatic as they are, can be fixed in cars, but sadly, not all the time in people. I am hoping that young man whose life was probably saved by a higher power, realize the gift of life he was able to hold on to,a little longer; pay it forward' and become the protector of life, his and everyone else's life, in this guns-obsessed city we live in.

I believe in a higher power and until I find out differently, I am going to continue to believe that. I also know that had the shooting happened ten minutes later than it did, it would have placed me near or inside my car. I was in the last stage of getting dressed to leave my house. I shudder to think of what the outcome would have been if I had been caught in the crossfire or if my car was not there to provide a level of protection for the guy who hid behind it.

There are too many guns in this city and too many persons are dying and being shot by them. I believe that any argument or misunderstanding or even any wrongdoing done to a person can be resolved or settled without the taking of a precious life. There are many issues and problems that are

Texas lawmakers are trying to block federal funding for states that create laws to pay reparations for slavery. U.S. Rep. Brian Babin introduced H.R.4321 on June 23 with 13 co-sponsors. This bill would prohibit the federal government from providing financial assistance to states, local counties, and municipalities that approve what he terms “radical race-based” reparations laws.

Each and every day of the month of August we urge your readers to please commit to doing the following:

•Contact your local congressmen and Senators and demand that HR 4321 be withdrawn! (To find out the contact number and email address from your Congressional/Senatorial representatives please call (202)224-3121).

•Contact the speaker of the House “Kevin McCarthy,” the House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and the Chairman of Congress, Tom Cole, and demand that Congress recuse itself from working with the conservative ALEC organization (American Legislative Exchange Council) due to Hr4321 being unconstitutional, bigoted and a violation to the human rights treaties of this country.

Please use the following hashtag all month long: #GenocidBill #HR4321 #REPARATIONSNOW

Lastly share this call to action with five people in your phone contacts daily (family, friends , etc.)

-The National African American Reparations Commission

VOICE BUFFALO REMEMBERS BLACK AUGUST

Black August is a month of remembrance, reflection, and resistance in the fight for Black liberation. Black August began within the walls of prisons in the 1970s, where Black inmates united to resist the injustices, bring awareness to prison conditions, and advocate for the rights of those incarcerated. It has grown into a symbol of solidarity that transcends prison boundaries and ignites the flame of resistance in communities worldwide

Nora Massey of Buffalo is waiting to bring justice to her son Terrol Massey who died due to medical neglect on January 3, 2022, while in police custody in New York. Terrol was a healthy 16 year old when he was wrongfully convicted for a crime he did not commit and was then sentenced to almost 30 years in state prison, where he was wrongfully placed in solitary confinement for months on end.

encountered by people who don't live in the City of Buffalo. There are societal issues of drugs, drug addiction, burglaries, gang activities, thefts and not enough financial resources in suburban households as well. The only difference is: those suburbanites do not go out and shoot people or shoot up cars to try to resolve their issues.

We have to find better ways of dealing with stress or settling grudges, real or perceived. I am haunted by one of the young Lifesavers person who spoke at last week's Taking It To The Streets' event. When told by a person who said that they were today's and tomorrow's future leaders, the young lady said: " We are today's leaders, not tomorrow's leaders because I don't think we will live to see tomorrow because too many of us are dying now!"

Community, the time to save our children and to give them hope, is right now, before they become even more disillusioned. The members of the Lifesaver group and to an extent, all children, are looking to us to keep them safe. That is why the guns must go, now!

Mr. Brown admiring the plaque he received on his 103rd birthday in his honor from the Masons. He had been a member since 1948.

103 Year Old World War II Veteran and Buffalo Entrepreneur Thomas "Brownie" Brown Has Passed

Shortly after he celebrated his 103rd birthday, long time Buffalo resident, World War II Veteran and entrepreneur Thomas "Brownie" Brown made his transition on August 13.According to his son Rick Brown, funeral arrangements will be announced in the near future. Our deepest condolences to the family.

SUPPORT BUFFALO BLACK BUSINESSES!

Local Black Businesses Date Back to 1800's

Early 1830s UNION BLOCK ESTABLISHED AT CANALSIDE

In the early 1800s a number of Black owned businesses were established at a 3-story building known as the Union Block at Canalside. One of the more colorful establishments was Dug’s Dive, operated by William Douglas, who escaped enslavement from Tennessee. Located below sea level, the bar is a literal “dive” one could not stand upright in. Douglas reportedly assisted freedom seekers on the underground railroad.

SUPPORT Black

BUSINESSES!

1910 - LITTLE HARLEM OPENS

Ann Montgomery started an ice cream parlor on Michigan Street, expanded with a billiard hall, and finally opened the Little Harlem Hotel. The hotel’s music club hosts legendary jazz musicians including Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald. The club became one of the first places the LGBQ community could go, and it hosted the city’s first drag shows.

“All monkeys cannot hang from the same branch”-African Proverb

1918 - COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB FOUNDED

Racism in the musician’s union and local hotels gave rise to Local 533, a collective voice for Black musicians. They established a storefront on Broadway for union meetings, with an after hour jazz club on the second floor. The club remains to this day. The first floor is a museum, while the second floor is used for music lessons and jazz shows.

Clementine Gold Group Opens First Office Space. Consultancy Firm’s Organizational Growth Makes Room for Others to Flourish

Clementine Gold Group recently cut the ribbon and officially opened the doors to its first office space at The Exchange at Beverly Gray.

Led by Ekua Mends-Aidoo, president & principal consultant, Clementine Gold Group began in 2019 as a strategy and planning firm with a strong commitment to operating through an equity lens.

Now with its own office space, Mends-Aidoo and team are looking to grow and help even more organizations to develop strategic plans, and obtain training, and education that will not only drive success but also pave the way for a more inclusive and fair society.

“We’re excited to plant our roots in the ground here on the city’s East side. It’s an important step in our organizational growth and one that will allow us to expand our impact.”

For nearly five years, Clementine Gold Group has been working with non-profit organizations, corporations, healthcare organizations and municipalities to develop equitable strategies that allow its clients to enjoy sustainable growth and innovation while contributing to the community’s wellbeing. Mends-Aidoo is a certified diversity professional with more than 15 years of experience in community development, human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion. Clementine’s Managing Director, Kim LaVare also brings more than 15 years of experience in urban planning, community development, and project management.

Pictured left to right: Sheila Mends-Aidoo, Natalia Rice, Ekua Mends-Aidoo, Kim LaVare, Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Kwesi Mends-Aidoo

NDEX NO. 801008/2020

Plaintiff designates ERIE as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 184 ROEBLING AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14215

District: Section: 90.73

Block: 4 Lot: 12

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE

NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, LLC

Plaintiff, vs.

DOROTHY N. BISHOP, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD BISHOP; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD BISHOP, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,

"JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $60,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 23, 2004, at Liber 13175 Page 9706, of the Public Records of ERIE County, New York, covering premises known as 184 ROEBLING AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14215.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

ERIE County is designated as the place of trial because the real

property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR

HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: July 18, 2023

RAS BORISKIN, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

OLUWATOBI ADEDOKUN, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

August 17, 24, 31 September 14

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Office of the Erie County Personnel Commissioner, Edward A. Rath County Office Building, 6th Floor Conference Room, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, 14202, on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. on the matters of amending the Appendices of the Rules for the Classified Civil Service of the County of Erie and the Towns, Villages, Special Districts and School Districts within the County. These amendments deal with the reclassification of certain competitive class positions within the Departments of Senior Services and Social Services into the non-competitive class as part of the Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program, as well as changes to the probationary term lengths for specific titles within the Departments of Social Services and Probation.

Such proposed changes are available for inspection at the Department of Personnel, County of Erie, Edward A. Rath County Office Building, Room 604, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

BRIAN BRAY COMMISSIONER OF PERSONNEL

•Date: July 18, 2023

August 10, 17, 24

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of RFP for Community Engagement Coordinator

Gilbane | Turner is interested in securing the services of a highly qualified respondent to serve as the full-time Community Engagement Coordinator for construction of the new Buffalo Bills Stadium. The selected firm will work with the project team and the Buffalo Bills to develop and implement a community engagement program that provides active, productive engagement with communities throughout Erie County. Gilbane | Turner is committed to partnering with local, diverse firms for this opportunity. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify experienced individuals or firms with the best combination of qualifications and proven practice in community engagement services to develop and deliver the program efficiently and effectively with respect to time, cost, and function. Proposals due August 28, 2023.

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/8jI550Pu8wO

PUBLIC NOTICE

30-DAY PERIOD FOR INCLUSION OF PREDOMINANTLY VIABLE AGRICULTURAL LANDS INTO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS

Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-b, the Erie County Legislature designated September 1 through September 30 as the annual thirty-day period during which landowners may submit requests to include predominantly viable agricultural land into an existing certified agricultural district.

Copies of the application form have been provided to Municipal Clerks, Assessors, and Chief Elected Officials for distribution to interested landowners. The application is also available online at www.erie.gov/ agenrollment.

The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning will accept applications from September 1 through September 30. Any questions on this process should be directed to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning.

A public hearing will also be scheduled at a later date to consider all inclusion requests and the recommendations of the Erie County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.

CONTACT:

Sarah Gatti, Principal Planner

Erie County Environment & Planning

95 Franklin Street, 10th Floor Buffalo, NY 14202

Phone: (716) 858-6014

Fax: (716) 858-7248

Email: agriculture@erie.gov

RISE UP RIGHT SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Lightning Rod Strategies, L.L.C.. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: 26 April, 2023. Office of the LLC: Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at (622 Tacoma Ave. Apt 1, Buffalo NY 14216). Purpose of LLC: Any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized under the laws of the State of New York. No

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SECOND CHANCE CREATIONS

LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/21/23. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 31 LOXLEY RD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225 Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

July 27,Aug 3,10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CFP DELIVERY SERVICES LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 6/26/23. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 156 MILLICENT, BUFFALO, NY, 14215. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

July 27,Aug 3,10,17,24,31

Employment

Application

Deadline Extended!

Become a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Healthy Community Store Initiative (HCSI) Team! Join us in our efforts to provide access to healthier food options for local Buffalo neighborhoods.

The HCSI Educator will be a member of the HCSI team: assisting with interactive community engagement and trainings; delivering programming in Buffalo neighborhoods; facilitating youth activities that promote healthy children and communities; organizing program marketing and awareness through focus groups, surveys, media, newsletters, and social media; and, assisting the HCSI Coordinator with opportunities to grow the program.

Please apply at https:// erie.cce.cornell.edu/jobs by August 31st.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Certificate of assumed name Minnesota Statues, chapter 333 ASSUEMED NAME: STEVEN MACKIE and all derivatives registered at the office of Minnesota Secretary of State work item 1403383800027.

Original File Number 1043383800027

File date 8/8/2023

Name Holder: Steven Mackie BENEFICIARY/Authorized

RepresentativeActive/ in good standing

Let me start off this article by putting some fire on it. What in the good heaven bad hell was that Buffalo? Let me find out that you done bamboozled us again. The Buffalo Bills organization has the Bills Mafia fanatics believing that this team is going to be better than the team prior. My question is "Where"? What in the blue skies do you see developmentally that this team is better? And before, I hear the all the "you're just being a negative Nancy chatter" let me remind you that this Buffalo Bills team has been on the cusp of greatness since 2019. I understand that it's preseason but in preseason this should be like light work for the Bills. Can we get a crisp offensive line that does its job? How about a defensive line that can stop the run? Maybe we can get a preseason game without 12 penalties in the first half. Is asking for consistency at the most important position too much to ask? Sean McDermott, our present Bills Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the love of God and all his disciples. Can you please talk to Brandon "Big Baller" Beane about getting you some veteran linebacker leadership. Tyrell Dodson isn't cutting it. The Pittsburgh Steelers in week 2 of the preseason exposed the Bills for some of the inefficiencies we have been talking about since training camp as the Bills were defeated 27-15 in Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Bills can get it together against the Chicago bears coming up. For some of us watching this isn't just the preseason this is the first step towards the Lombardi trophy please act accordingly. For more Bills news, please support the Rise Up Right articles at thechallengernews.com.

Buffalo Sabres News

This week was a very sad and tragic week for the entire hockey world as the man we grew and love to hear and watch who was born in 1942 in St Catherine's Canada passed away last Thursday at the age of 81. Rick Jeanneret was the longest tenured play-by-play announcer in NHL history as he was best known for being the "Voice of the Sabres". Rick Jeanneret gave Sabres fans 51 years of influential, captivating, and entertaining sports news that can't be replaced or duplicated by any means. He was the sole reason why sports journalists like me even gave a pair of eyes to watch hockey. Hopefully, the Sports World will announce August 17th to be referred as RJ Day for a man who is well deserving of that accolade. Thank you Rick for the phenomenal conversation we had and most importantly the "Voice" that inspired many.

Buffalo Bisons

The month of August has not been the most successful month for the Buffalo Bisons baseball as the team had lost 9 of its last 12 games before the current three-game winning streak that the Herd is on now. The Bisons bats have been very active as of late as they've put up 28 runs in the last three games while holding Rochester to just 10 runs. The Bisons will look to continue moving in a positive direction as they face the Syracuse SkyChiefs on the road this week.

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RADNEY'S BILLS REPORT

Bills Look Very Sloppy in 27-16 Loss to Steelers

Never mind the final score. The key aspects of this preseason game was the inability of Bills the offensive line to look like a well-oiled machine. They instead looked like players who never played together.

Let’s have some real talk Bills fans .Offensive lineman Tommy Doyle and Spencer Brown could not start for any NFL team. They should be playing in the XFL or USFL and to make matters worst they both were drafted by Brandon Beane. Bills General manager Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott must take full responsibility for a bad offensive line due to their poor draft picks. It also looks like the Bills could have benefitted from practicing with another team because the Pittsburgh Steelers came out ready to play, while The Bills seemed flat and very slow getting off the ball.

My new offensive line starters should be Ryan Bates at Center, Left Tackle Dion Dawkins, Left Guard Ike Boettger (Looking good after Torn Achilles injury two years ago), Right Guard David Edwards, and Right Tackle David Quessenberry. My back up line men would be Connor McGovern, Richard Gouraige (could become a starter during the season at tackle position, very impressive preseason), O’Cyrus Torrence (footwork improvement needed), Greg Mancz (Backup Center), Alec Anderson, and Ryan Van Demark (practice squad).

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott said regarding beat down given to his team by The Pittsburgh Steelers, that it was “Something we have to learn from.” The Bills had 12 penalties for 90 yards in the first half and McDermott said,” Unacceptable . We must have better discipline”. “They (Steelers) outcoached and out played us. We’ve got to go back to the drawing board.”

Bills Offensive Tackle Dion Dawkins said this about the line’s lackluster play: “I Don’t think there’s any excuse. We have to come out as a unit and do things much better. We must use this game as a lesson and learn from it. Our guys must play physical and continue to prepare for the upcoming season. We must get back to practice with a better mindset and take this loss to heart for our betterment.”

Yes, Tommy Doyle has been ruled out for the season and Brandon Shell retired last week from football. This is proof that only the strong survive in the National Football League.

Bills cornerback Christian Bedford said: “It felt good to be back out there.” Christian has been a pleasant surprise since he showed up last year as a rookie out of Villanova and continues to impress along with Kair Elam. These corners will see plenty of action during the upcoming season.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott needs to get his players attention by cutting veteran players like Center Mitch Morse (nice guy just TOO many concussions and age); running back Damien Harris (Chiseled body just TOO many muscles future could be in the WWE) who can’t stay on the football field due to soft tissue injuries. That’s why New England Patriot Head Coach Bill Belichick had to get rid of him. The Bills have two rookie undrafted free agents, Jordan Mims and Darrynton Evans, who can run the football in between the tackles and catch the ball out of the backfield. They need to sign a veteran backup QB like Nick Foles or someone else with a proven track record of success in the NFL. Matt Barkley is too slow and his arm lacks strength to get the ball to open receivers down field. The Bills are known as a finesse football team and the physical beatdown given to them by the Pittsburgh Steelers did not change anyone’s mind on their makeup.

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin had his team fired up and ready to run through a brick wall for him, while Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott’s team showed up flat and gave a lackluster performance resulting in being down 27-15. It’s time for Sean McDermott to Coach his team up with more physicality and discipline on the football field.

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We Have A Dream

The Gloves Up Guns Down faith based holistic sports program is holistically restoring inspiring and promoting youth development through sports.

In a world where unity and community empowerment are more important than ever, we invite you to join us for a transformative boxing event that transcends the boundaries of the ring. "Gloves Up, Guns Down" is not just a series of boxing matches; it's a powerful statement against violence and a celebration of unity.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Unity, Strength, and Community Empowerment Saturday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion, 1100 Jefferson Avenue.

Why Gloves Up, Guns Down? Our mission is clear: to bring our community together, inspiring positive change and fostering connections that last beyond the final bell.

Through the art of boxing, we channel our energy, determination, and passion towards building a safer and stronger community for all. By choosing gloves over guns, we are taking a stand against violence and advocating for peaceful solutions to conflicts.

What to Expect: Thrilling Boxing Matches, community Unity, guest speakers, and inspiring Stories.

2023 BULK TRASH SCHEDULE

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LOVEJOY – August 27

SOUTH – September 10

DELAWARE – September 17

NORTH – September 24

UNIVERSITY – October 1

Bulk Trash Limited To 12 Ft long, 3 ft high, 3 ft wide. NO TV’S, COMPUTER OR CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ALLOWED. The 2023 Tire Drop-Off schedule now thru September at 9197 Broadway, from 7 am – 3 pm (Broadway Garage). Limit of 4 Tires Drop Off Per Household.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURS. AUG. 24

THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK

AT NORTHLAND TRAINING CENTER! 683 Northland, FREE ENTRY, 5-7 PM artisan vendors, live music & poetry, bounce. Houses & art, community resources free Northland Workforce Training Center tours.

Community Cookout and 48 Hours Giveaways and Prayer 1400 Broadway starting at 11 am until everything is gone.

FRI. AUG. 25

Annual Back To School Program hosted by Dr. Eva M. Doyle for students at all grade levels. Black History theme, Merriweather Library 1 - 3 p.m. FREE BOOKS and more. (716) 847-6010.

SAT. AUG. 26

WUFO Back Pack Giveaway, 1-3 p.m., Broadway Market.

SAT. AUG. 26

Unity In The Community Family Fun Day hosted by Back to Basic and TOP Enterprises Inc.12noon to 5p.m. on Jefferson between Best & North Street. Book bags, clothing, food giveaways, games, prizes , free raffles.

Elmwood Village Art Fest 11 a.m.

SUN. AUG. 27

FUNKFEST MLK PARK!

Elmwood Village Art Fest 11 a.m.

MON. AUG. 28

Hustle for Health 12pm at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. FREE for ages 55+ Visit www.HustleforHealth.com

TUES. AUG, 29 Presentation to Address Buffalo Vacant and Abandoned Property CAO,1423 (Fillmore Ave.

TUES. AUG, 29

Free Line Dance Class, Dorothy Collier Community Center, 118 E. Utica, BEGINNER 11a.m.-12p.m.; ADVANCED 12-1 p.m. (716)882-0602.

WED. AUG. 30

WUFO Back Pack Giveaway, 3-4:30 p.m. The Exchange at Beverly Gray, 334 E. Utica nr. Jefferson.

Hustle for Health 11am, Gloria Parks, 3242 Main St. FREE 55+ Visit www. HustleForHealth.com

Public Meeting Notice Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 3:30pm. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor.

THURS. AUG. 31 THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK AT NORTHLAND TRAINING CENTER! 683 Northland, FREE ENTRY, 5-7 PM free Northland Workforce Training Center tours.

“The axe forgets but the tree remembers.”

African Proverb

Gary Fuller U.S. Army Corporal 1994 -1997

M.O.S. Stinger Missile Operator Avenger Crew Chief 31st ADA Fort Hood & Fort Bliss Texas

IMAGES OF US

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS! The park was full and the spirit was high during last weekend's Taking It to The Streets event! Congratulations on a beautiful comeback Evangelist Anita! Challenger Photos