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Memorial AME Zion Celebrates 190th Year Page 2

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Unrest and Days of Protest In St. Louis, Missouri Page 4

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2017 Black Achievers Gala Co-Chairs Named Page 3

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Black-Tie Event on September 29th

Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church Celebrates 190-Year Legacy of Civil Rights Advocacy and Spiritual Support for Rochester Community

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emorial A.M.E. Zion Church will host its 190th Anniversary Soirée on September 29 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. The Keynote speaker will be Bishop Darius G. Pridgden of True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, along with featured psalmist, national recording artist, Eli Wilson of Eli Wilson Ministries in Orlando, Florida.

The event will celebrate Memorial AMEZ’s unique and prominent place in Rochester’s African-American and Civil Rights History. Founded in 1827, Memorial AMEZ is the oldest African-American Church in Rochester and Monroe County.

Reverend Thomas James, an escaped slave, was the first pastor of what was then called, A.M.E. Zion Church. Its original location was on Favor Street and served as a place of shelter on the Underground Railroad for hundreds of escaped slaves being led to freedom by Harriet Tubman. A.M.E. Zion was also the platform from which Susan B. Anthony delivered her last pub- REV. DR. KENNETH Q. JAMES lic address, as well as the home church of Frederick Douglass.

Mr. Douglass edited his abolitionist paper, “The North Star,” from printing presses set up in the church basement. He and other political activists would meet regularly at the church where he gave many historic speeches, including his last speech in Rochester. The original structure on Favor Street remains today and is designated a national historic landmark.

The church eventually relocated to its current location at 549 Clarissa Street. “Memorial” was added to the name of the church in 1907 when one-of-a-kind stained glass windows memorializing Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman were donated to the church. The original Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Tubman windows are still adorning the church.

Today, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Kenneth Q. James, Memorial AMEZ remains at the forefront of civic activity and responsibility. In October 2016, U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter invited U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights icon, John Lewis, to speak at Memorial AMEZ about his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement. He shared his memories of “Bloody Sunday” in Alabama, where he nearly lost his life fighting for equal rights and justice.

The Memorial AMEZ Choir has been a featured performer at the White House during the Clinton Administration, and at the anniversary of the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

The church and its members have also established a strong tradition of helping to better the lives of others. Examples include the creation of the Ralph Bunche Scholarship, the first AfricanAmerican scholarship in Rochester, funded through the generosity of church members, Mr. & Mrs. Hamm; the church serving as the founding home of Rochester’s oldest African-American Boy Scout Troup, Troop #169; the development by then-pastor, Reverend Errol E. Hunt, of affordable apartments (the RL Edwards Manor Retirement Home and The Daisy House) surrounding the church; as well as the creation, over the years, of a food pantry, soup kitchen and coordinated activities for the elderly.

“We are blessed to celebrate 190 years of service to the Rochester community, and are extremely proud of our legacy of Civil Rights advocacy and spiritual support for all,” said Reverend James. He added, “We look forward to celebrating our past, present and future with the Rochester community at our Soirée on September 29 – and remain firmly committed to continuing our work to enrich the lives and spirits of our parish congregation and our community neighbors for many decades to come.”

Tickets for the black-tie affair are $65 per person and can be reserved by calling Ms. Arneska Harvey, Executive Assistant, at (585) 546-5997.

First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. to Host Final Flicks on the Bricks Event at the Public Market Minister Akilah's Cultural Extravaganza On Saturday, September 23, on what would have been the 50th wedding anniversary of Gwendolyn V. Evans, better known as "Ma Akilah", and Minister Lawrance Lee Evans Sr., First Community Interfaith Institute Inc. will sponsor the sixth annual Minister Akilah's Cultural Extravaganza at 219 Hamilton Street. For almost 45 years, Ma Akilah was married to Minister Lawrance Lee Evans. She passed in 2012, She worked side by side with Minister Evans from 1970 until her death, raising funds, teaching, ministering and editing the Institute newsletter and organizing events. She also tutored in the Institute's after school program, the Charles Riley Tutorial Program.

Featured entertainment for this year's Cultural Extravaganza include Johnny Brown and his daughter Tyjohnna Snow-Brown, a vocal major at School of the Arts; and Rev. Myra Brown of Spiritus Christi Church. The event is a benefit concert for First Community Interfaith \For details, call 585-461-0379. \

The final night of Rochester’s inaugural Flicks on the Bricks free outdoor film series will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. The theme of the evening is Equal Rights Night and will feature short historical documentaries about the city of Rochester and its famous residents, Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony and a play entitled An Equal Right to Act.

Mayor Lovely Warren

Mayor Lovely Warren Wins Democratic Primary

Incumbent Mayor Lovely Warren won the Democratic primary race for mayor by a large margin Tuesday evening, practically securing her path to re-election in November a city that largely votes Democratic.

Mayor Warren won just over 60 percent of the votes yesterday, while Monroe County Legislator James Sheppard won 22 percent, and former WROC-TV news anchor Rachel Barnhart won 16 percent.

AROUND TOWN! *SCREENING "Birth of A Movement": 7 p.m. Friday, September 22. The screening is free and will be held in theater 5 of the Little Theater.

(SEE MORE PAGE 8) *Dr. Alveda King, the niece of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Oct 2nd at Roberts Wesleyan College at 11 a.m.. Later that day, at 6 p.m., Dr. King will participate in an open community forum at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. King’s discussion and open forum will address Perspectives on Black Genocide and Race.

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National Day of Remembrance The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims service will be held Monday, September 25 at the Martin Luther King Park from 6-8 p.m. near the MLK statue.

Bring a picture of a loved one, a pair of shoes and a candle to light as “We Remember Them.”

National Day of Remembrance for Murder victims is observed September 25 each year. It provides an opportunity for the people of the United States to honor the memories of murder victims and to recognize the impact on surviving family members. A meet and greet will start at 4 p.m. in the park area, hosted by PEACE Inc. For more information call (716)842-8700 or (716)218-5596.

“And when we have remembered everything, we grow afraid of what we may forget. A face, a voice, a smile? A birthday, an anniversary? No need to fear of forgetting, because the heart remembers always.” –Sascha Wagner

Senator Kennedy, Assembly Member Peoples-Stokes to Host a Town Hall Event For Libraries

Meet Senator Tim Kennedy and Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes during a Town Hall –style event on Saturday, September 23 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square to encourage conversation about libraries in your communities. This is your opportunity to describe why your library is needed. Providing your story will help the Senator and Assembly Member better understand the need for on going funding to sustain and enhance your library.

For more information call 633-0750.

Services Held for Leroyal Watts Jr.

Services were held for Leroyal Watts, Jr. on September 13 at ISN Masjid An-Noor on Heim Road where Imam Frijra Ansari officiated. Leroyal, born February 12, 1943, in Buffalo, transitioned from this life to eternity on September 8, 2017 at the blessed age of 74 years old. He attended Sacred Heart and Public School #75.

A graduate of McKinley High School, he pursued higher education at Buffalo State College.

He was a Veteran of the US Army. Leroyal, who worked many years in the field of security, retired from the US Postal Service after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Paramount Lodge #73 F.M.A. Prince Hall PHA of Buffalo. He also belonged to the Dorie Miller and Wincrest Gun Clubs. He was united in marriage to Jacqueline Pride in 1971 and to this union two sons were born, Hassan (Charlene) and Jameel. He leaves them, three grandchildren and a host of beloved relatives and special friends to cherish his memory. Leroyal was a man of quiet inner strength who lived his life in peace and honesty.

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2017 Black Achievers Awards Gala Co-Chairs Named Black Achievers, Inc., will host the 45th Annual Black Achievers Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 7 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church Street. The organization will recognize a group of outstanding individuals, all of whom have inspiring stories of personal, professional, spiritual and community achievements. The event, an evening of fine dining, networking and entertainment, will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and awards presentations at 7 p.m.

The co-chairs for this much anticipated event are historymaking business executive, Sheila L. Brown, Manager and Sheila Brown and Robert Mootry, Jr. Principal Owner of Visions Multi Media Group, LLC, and Robert Mootry, Jr., the Regional Director of CSEA Western Region and President of the Buffalo Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.

For more information on the gala or to purchase tickets, call 884-1490, or visit the Black Achievers, Inc. web site at www.buffaloblackachievers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at Doris Records.

The Power And Potential Loss Of The Black Vote in Buffalo!

Despite being the second biggest city in the state, and despite Democrats being the biggest political party in the City on Buffalo, the trend suggests fewer people are exercising their right to vote. A little less than 26,000 democrats turned out to cast a ballot in Buffalo’s mayoral primary. That's not quite a quarter of the party regulars coming out to vote. Of particular concern is the youth vote.

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By Betty Jean Grant

n Wednesday, September 20, 2017, We Are Women Warriors group will host a Community Political Empowerment Seminar where we will encourage young voters to get registered before the November General Election. The position of Erie County Sheriff is on the ballot. I don't need to tell any of us in the minority community how critical it is that a new Sheriff with compassion and who is fair minded, be elected.

The meeting will be at the Frank E. Merriweather Library Wednesday, Sept. 20 and it will begin at 5:30 P.M. Panelists and speakers include Charley H. Fisher, Katrinna Martin-Bordeaux, Eva M. Doyle, Duncan Kirkwood, George K. Arthur, India Walton and a representative from the Buffalo Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. For more information, please contact Betty Jean Grant@ 602-5877 or Esther Smothers @ 697- 6034.

-Primary Election Day RealityFor those voters under 34 years old, the polling sites on Primary Election Day were a lonely place to be, especially if they were looking for their voting peers to be in attendance. In some election districts, there were no voters who were 18, 19 and 20 years old who cast a single vote for their empowerment or for the countless lives lost by those of our ancestors, who wanted to vote and sometimes died or were killed trying.

What is it about voting that causes so many young people not to participate in the elections?

Do they not care that by not voting for a candidate of their choice they are, in effect, voting for the candidate they don't want to win? This is a lesson that was not learned by the anti-Obama administration, Republican voters. But with Barack Obama becoming the nation's first African American President, they were ready for us, him and the congressional elections of 2010. I believe that was the year that we lost control of the US House of Representatives. It was also around this same time that Donald Trump and other racist persons and groups began the 'Birther' campaign against the President. And I was around this time that people like Steve Bannon of the Alt Right magazine and movement began to mobilize the ultra right, White supremacists, KKK, Nazi and other White nationalist groups to start a 'One-Term President' Barack Obama campaign.

It failed to work in 2012 but they were good and ready for whomever won the US Presidential Democratic nomination in 2016. The fact that Hillary Clinton was a strong supporter of Barack Obama and also a female made the effort of trying to remove the legacy of the first African American President all the more critical for them, for they indeed wanted to return to the 'Jim Crow' and segregated policies of old and “Make America White again!”

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We Remember the Birmingham Bombing On September 15, 1963, a bomb exploded during Sunday morning services in the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls.

With its large AfricanAmerican congregation, the 16th Street Baptist Church served as a meeting place for civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., who once called Birmingham a “symbol of hardcore resistance to integration.” Alabama’s governor, George Wallace, made preserving racial segregation one of the central goals of his administration, and Birmingham had one of the most violent and lawless chapters of the Ku Klux Klan.

The church bombing was the third in Birmingham in 11 days after a federal order came down to integrate Alabama’s school system.

The bomb detonated at 10:19 a.m., killing (pictured above) Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Addie Mae Collins–all 14 years old–and 11-year-old Denise McNair. A well-known Klan member, Robert Chambliss, was charged with murder and with buying 122 sticks of dynamite. In October 1963, Chambliss was cleared of the murder charge and received a six-month jail sentence and a $100 fine for the dynamite.

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NATIONAL + WORLD + LOCAL

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Trump threatens to "totally destroy North Man Who Saved the World From Korea," calls Kim Jong-un "Rocket Man" Nuclear Armageddon in 1983 Dies President Donald Trump visited the United Nations headquarters in New York City earlier today, where he kicked off his first address to the organization’s General Assembly—founded in 1945 with the stated aim of preventing future world wars—by making the kind of statements that could very well start another war.

A scene from recent protest in St. Louis.

Protests resume after 120 arrests in St. Louis unrest Protesters chanting "free our people" gathered outside the jail in downtown St. Louis on Monday night to show solidarity with those who remain behind bars.

Police said that more than 120 people were arrested during Sunday's protests. Demonstrators outside the jail criticized authorities for keeping some of those arrested in jail nearly 24 hours after they were taken into custody. One organizer said over a megaphone that the protesters were prepared to "occupy" the facility.

Monday was the fourth day of protests over the acquittal of a white former police officer in the killing of a black suspect. In the morning, a racially mixed crowd of demonstrators marched through downtown.

The latest action follows three days of peaceful protests and three nights of vandalism and unrest in the city that's been rocked since Friday, when a judge announced he found Jason Stockley not guilty in the 2011 death of Anthony Lamar Smith.

Smith's mother, Anne Smith, was among those gathered outside the downtown jail on Monday.

Hundreds of riot police mobilized downtown late Sunday, arresting more than 120 people and seizing weapons amid reports of property damage and vandalism. The arrests came after demonstrators ignored orders to disperse, police said.

"I'm proud to tell you the city of St. Louis is safe and the police owned tonight," Interim Police Chief Lawrence O'Toole said at a news conference early Monday.

Protesters marched through St. Louis' posh Central West End and the trendy Delmar Loop area of nearby University City on Friday and Saturday. Protesters also marched through two shopping malls in a wealthy area of St. Louis County.

On Sunday, more than 1,000 people had gathered at police headquarters and then marched without trouble through downtown St. Louis. By nightfall, most had gone home.

But the 100 or so people who remained grew increasingly agitated as they marched back toward downtown. Along the way, they knocked over planters, broke windows at a few shops and hotels, and scattered plastic chairs at an outdoor venue.

In the speech, written by Stephen Miller, Trump said, “Rocket man is on a suicide mission for himself and his regime,” in reference to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (He used that same nickname for Kim in a tweet a couple of days ago.) He went on to threaten that “we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea” should the U.S. have to defend itself against the rogue state. He then pivoted to Iran, which he called an “economically depleted rogue state” and a “murderous regime” and questioned the U.S.’s 2015 nuclear deal with the country.

In typical Trump fashion, he sandwiched these threats in between praise for himself—he specifically said the stock market’s been on the rise since his election, when it’s been rising since 2009—and invocations of “radical Islamic terrorism” and “uncontrolled migration.” In related news, “Rocket Man” is now trending on Twitter.[via The Associated Press]

Africa’s Floods Largely Unnoticed Despite High Death Toll (TriceEdneyWire.com/GIN) – “Floods in Africa in August killed 25 times more people than Hurricane Harvey did.”

That was the headline of a recent story in Quartz online

by Lagos-based writer Yomi Kazeem.

“Like severe floods in southern Asia, the disasters in Africa have been largely underreported compared to similar events in Houston where Hurricane Harvey, a once in a “500-year storm” has wreaked havoc,” wrote Kazeem.

Across Texas, 50 people have been reported dead due to the tropical storm but across Africa, intense rains and mudslides killed at least 1,240 people in August, he pointed out.

Besides the mudslide in Sierra Leone, destructive floods have been reported in Niamey, Niger’s capital city. Last week, thousands of people in Niamey were advised to evacuate their homes following severe flooding. Back in May, the United Nations had warned that more than 100,000 people were at risk of the flooding and so far this year, the death toll has topped 40 people. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed forcing stranded residents to take shelter in local schools.

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On September 26, 1983, Soviet military officer Stanislav Petrov received a message that five nuclear missiles had been launched by the United States and were heading to Moscow. He didn’t launch a retaliatory strike, believing correctly that it was a false alarm. And with that, he saved the world from nuclear war. But now reports have surfaced that Petrov died May19, 2017. He was 77 years old.

Lt. Col. Stanislav Petrov was 44 years old and working at a missile detection bunker south of Moscow on September 26, 1983. His computer told him that five nuclear missiles were on their way, and given their flight time, he had just 20 minutes to launch a counter attack. But Petrov told his superior officers that it was a false alarm. He had absolutely no real evidence that this was true, but it probably saved millions of lives.

“The siren howled, but I just sat there for a few seconds, staring at the big, back-lit, red screen with the word ‘launch’ on it,” Petrov told the BBC’s Russian Service back in 2013.

“I had all the data [to suggest there was an ongoing missile attack]. If I had sent my report up the chain of command, nobody would have said a word against it,” Petrov said.

“There was no rule about how long we were allowed to think before we reported a strike,” he told the BBC.“All I had to do was to reach for the phone; to raise the direct line to our top commanders—but I couldn’t move. I felt like I was sitting on a hot frying pan,” Petrov said.

Luckily, Petrov disobeyed what simply didn’t feel right to him.

He was right and World War III was averted.

HEALTH MATTERS

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September 23 – December 20

Fall is the Time to Take Care of Your Lungs, Large Intestine and Skin!

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n the full equinox, occurring September 22 or 23, day and night are equal in length everywhere on the planet. The sun rises precisely in the east, arcs through the sky for 12 hours, and sets exactly in the west, disappearing for another 12 hours. This begins a 6-month period when yin and darkness expand, peaking at the winter

solstice, and then contracting until they equalize once again at the s ring equinox.

Fall is a time to relish the abundance of food at the end of the growing se a son; to reflect with gratitude on all we have been given in our lives; to seek balance and harmony in our inner and outer worlds; to release physical and emotional baggage; and to cleanse

Out of Sight…Out of Mind

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risoners Are People Too, Inc. is an organization that takes the time to acknowledge those behind the wall. Men, women, and children who are imprisoned are important.

Sadly, we have a tendency to forget that they even exist. On a national scale, the numbers are staggering. The US has the world’s highest prison population, with 2.3 million people behind bars.

I thought about this when Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the islands and the mainland. There was a lot in the news about our most vulnerable populations…. children, the sick, the elderly, and the undocumented immigrant. I wondered about the prisoners. What happened to them when jails and prisons were flooded? Free Speech TV reported on Amy Goodman’s “Democracy Now,” that some prisoners were evacuated, while others stood in water that was 3 to 4 feet deep. Some were mistreated and others faced retaliation for reporting their conditions to family on the outside.

We plan to show a clip from Democracy Now’s September 8, 2017 program at the next regular meeting of PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO, INC. on Monday, September 25 at the Rafi Green Center, 1423 Fillmore at Glenwood, at 7:00 to 9:00pm. We also plan to further discuss membership and the importance and value of our standing committees. Also, there will be an update of the “March for Justice,” sponsored by the Alliance of Families for Justice which started in Harlem on August 26 and ended with a rally in Albany on September 13, the anniversary date of the 1971 Attica Prison Rebellion. A few of us went to Albany for the rally while others had the opportunity to enjoy a “live streamed” version of the rally at the Rafi Greene Center via Skype.

For more information: Karima, 716-834-8438, karima @ prp2.org; BaBa, 716-491-5319, g.babaeng@yahoo.com. Or visit our website: www.prp2.org.

and prepare for a period of deep introspection. It is a time of letting go, particularly of old grief and attachments.

In our bodies the organs associated with the fall period are the lungs and large intestine, which govern the skin.

The circulation of chi or prana throughout the body begins with the lungs. Each cell breaths by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide and toxic gases.

After the small intestine has completed its digestion of food, the large intestine receive what remains, absorbing water and the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and copper with the help of the bowel bacteria.

Our skin shields us from microorganisms, helps us adapt to heat and cold through sweating or shivering, keeps water inside the body and pushes waste to the outside.

Also, our skin reflects what is going on inside of us, both physically and emotionally.

For example, when we are stressed or angry, we may be more susceptible to hives and eczema.

-Fall Herbal RemediesThe following herbs are suggested to be taken as a blended tea or in tincture form: juniper, bladderwrack, nettle astragalus, red clover, burdock root, milk thistle, dandelion, barberry,, marshmallow root.

Fall Foods Ideal foods for maintaining your health in the fall tend to be foods that are grown in or harvested during the season.

Fiber: Fiber increases the frequency of bowl movement and decreases toxicity. The highest fiber foods are legumes such as kidney beans, chickpeas, black beans, lentils, mung beans, azuki beans; rice brand, wheat brand oat brand, ground flaxseed and psyllium. Fruits vegetables and whole grains also contain fiber.

Sour Foods: sourdough bread, sauerkraut, olives, pickles, leeks, adzuki beans, apple cider vinegar, lemons, limes, grapefruit and green apples Moistening Foods: Foods to moisten dryness include

tofu, tempeh, spinach, barley, millet, pear, seaweed almonds, sesame seeds, ground flaxseed, flaxseed oil and extra-virgin olive oil Pungent Foods: Mucus and phlegm in the lungs and large intestine are cleared with pungent foods,, including cayenne, chili peppers, garlic, turnip, horseradish, cabbage, radish and daikon radish.

Foods high in beta carotene protects the mucus membranes, of the body, strengthens immunity and guards against cancer. Foods high in beta carotene include carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, seaweeds, chlorella, algae, kale, parsley, cilantro, broccoli, spinach, beet greens and turnips.

AND FINALLY, AVOID OR MINIMIZE FOODS THAT AGGRAVATE THE LUNGS AND COLON .

These foods include dairy, meat, wheat, sugar, saturated fats and heated oils.

(Excerpted from “The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health” by Dr. Sat Dharam Kaur, ND

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FAITH & FAMILY

24 HOURS OF PRAYER! Join Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry Street for 24 Hours of Prayer Thursday, September 28 at 12 noon thru Friday September 29 at 12 noon. For more information call 886-1362. Rev. C.M. Jenkins II is

St. Luke Welcomes New Pastor

The members of St. Luke AME Zion Church 314 East Ferry Street, are sponsoring a Welcome Extravaganza and Fellowship honoring their new pastor the Reverend Arthur L. Holloway II and family on Sunday, September 24 at 4 p.m. Featured will be special guest choirs and the Peoples AME Zion Church Praise Dancers. The guest preacher will be The Reverend Daren C. Jaime, Pastor, Peoples AME Zion church in Syracuse. The community is invited to join in the celebration!

“Our Cup Runneth Over With Blessings” Calendar Tea The Metropolitan UM Church United Methodist Women will host “Our Cup Runneth Over With Blessings” Calendar Tea on Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm. Men, Women and children are invited to this event which will be held at Metropolitan UM Church located at 657 Best Street, Buffalo NY 14211. The cost is $10 for Adults and children under 12 $5 For tickets please contact Metropolitan at (716) 891-5652. Pastor Angela R. Stewart is the pastor.

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Mt. Zion Missionary Celebrates 55th Church Anniversary Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1334 Calumet Avenue in Niagara Falls, will be celebrating their 55th Church Anniversary with two services: Friday, September 22 at 6 p.m., service will be held at Four Points at the Sheraton where the guest speaker will be Bishop Chauncey Brown, Staff Pastor of Majestic Life a Church in Orlando, FL. Tickets are $55. Children’s ticket are $20 for age 6-12. Children age 5 and under are free. For tickets call the church at (716)282-3665.

Sunday, September 24 the celebration will culminate at the 11 a.m. service with guest speaker Bishop Brown. The theme of the anniversary celebration is “55 Years of Sowing and Growing” (Psalms 1:1-3).The public is invited to come out and have a blessed time! Sister Joyce M. Williams is chairperson. Rev. Timothy J. Brown Sr. is Pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Full Gospel District Appreciation Dinner Set The 2nd Annual Full Gospel District Appreciation Dinner will be held Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at the Adams Mark Hotel. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling Minister Anita Sawyer at (716)541-0863.

Women’s Day at Trinity Baptist Trinity Baptist Church will observe their Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, September 24 at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker will be Co-Pastor/Evangelist Celestine Booze of the Potter’s House Christian Community Church of Niagara Falls, N.Y. The theme of the observance is “Women of God Growing in the Grace of God” (II Corinthians 13:14) Rev. Karen Anderson Hardaway is chairperson. Sis. Vivian Payne is co-chairperson.

Rev. Dr. Jimmie Hardaway Jr. is Pastor.

“Falling In Love With Jesus!”

The Women of Faith Ministry of Delaware Avenue Baptist church will present a Women’s Day program, “Falling In Love With Jesus” (Ephesians 3:14-19) on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Health Center, 34 Benwood Avenue. There will be praise, worship and ‘The Word” in addition to information, tips, vendors, food, prizes, faith, fellowship and fun with Sisters in Christ! For more information call Monica Ringwood at (716) 381-2152 or email Ringlpn@verizon.net. Reverend Michael J. Robinson is Pastor of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the LORD. Trusting in His Holy Word, He never failed me yet!

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Re-Cap: Primary Election Results Mayor Byron Brown emerged victorious in last week’s Democratic primary election. To clarify our report in last week’s edition, Mayor Brown will not officially have won his 4th historic term until after the November 7 general election. Such a win will make him Buffalo’s second ever four-term mayor.

April Baskin, the endorsed Democrat in the race for the 2nd Legislative District left vacant when Betty Jean Grant entered the mayoral race, won with 34% of the vote. Duncan Kirkwood, running an impressive campaign, followed close behind with 30/2% of the vote., losing by only 342 votes! Veteran community activist and political worker Charley Fisher garnered on 21.9% of the vote.

Betty-Calvo-Torres and Andrew LoTempio won the two seats in the race for City Court Judge.

Here is a breakdown of the results: Mayor Brown: 13,346 or 51% Grant: 3,367 or 12.65 Schroeder: 9,219 or 35.7% 2nd Legislative District Baskin: 2,766 or 34.5% Fisher: 1,757 or 21.9% Kirkwood: 2,424 or 30.2% Martinez: 1,075 or 13.4%

Buffalo City Court Judge Calvo-Torres: 13,260 or 39% Jarzembek: 5,047 or 14.8% LoTempio: 15,689 or 46.1% (Calvo-Torres and LoTempio were winners) Veteran journalist James Haney of the Investigative Post made the following observations: •Schroeder and Brown both did exceptionally well in their home bases. The comptroller garnered a whopping 80 percent of the vote in the South Council District, which had the city’s highest voter turnout of 37 percent. The mayor, meanwhile, took 68 percent of the vote in Masten, although Grant cost him, grabbing 21 percent of the vote there.

Turnout in Masten was on par with the city as a whole at 26 percent.

•Schroeder won only one other Council district, Lovejoy, although he failed to capture a majority.

•Beside Masten, Brown ran particularly strong in the Ellicott and University districts.

•Add it all up, racial voting patterns remain strong. Schroeder did best in predominantly White districts, Brown in those heavily populated with African Americans.

HistoryIn 1977 when Arthur Eve ran against James Griffin and

Les Faschio, the City Buffalo saw a 60% turnout with some 73,988 votes being cast.

However in the Black community there was an historic voter turnout of 77–80%, the highest ever for an African American community in the Northeast, and surpassed nationwide in terms of African American voter turnout only by the 1967 Mayor of Cleveland election of Carl Stokes.

Eve and his supporters registered some 10,000 new Black voters.But he lost in the November election in a stunning upset by Griffin who ran on the conservative line.

Voting along racial lines, Whites voted Conservative and Black folks didn’t come back out and vote like they did in the primary. Griffin went on to serve four terms. That is the record Brown will match should he win in November.

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ash House Museum, 36 Nash Street in Buffalo, New York will open its doors free of charge on Saturday, September 23, 2017, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s thirteenth annual Museum Day Live!, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based facilities, which offer free admission every day, and open doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live! ticket.

This year, Museum Day Live! at the Nash House Museum will feature historical stories by members of Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of Western New York before guided tours. Storytellers will perform at 1 p.m. – Sandra Williams Bush; 2 p.m. – Denise Acosta; 3 pm – Karima Amin.

Come early and stay late.

Museum Day Live! tickets are available for download at Smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on Saturday, September 23, 2017. One ticket per email address is permitted. If you have difficulty downloading the ticket – come anyway. No one will be turned away.

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Entertainment

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“BUFFALO’S OWN” SHINING STAR!

EMPIRE AT THE CULTURAL CENTER! The Paul Robeson Theatre kicked off its 50th Anniversary Season last Friday with an amazing evening during “A Conversation With Television And Film Actor, Trai Byers of Fox TV’s Empire."

Among the VIP's in attendance was SUNY Buffalo State College President Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner and her husband, psychologist Dr. Alvin L. Turner. The Center's first production this season is "Blood at the Root" - a co-production with the Theater Department at SUNY Buffalo State College. It opens at Buffalo State Oct. 7 and will run at the Paul Robeson Theatre Oct. 13-29. Call (716) 884-013 for more information.

Congratulations to Stephen McKinley Henderson who was honored with a star in the Theatre District Place of Stars in front of the 710 Main Street Theatre at the kickoff of Buffalo’s Curtain Up! last Friday. Henderson, 68, was also honored with a proclamation from Mayor Byron W. Brown. The veteran thespian, who taught acting at the University at Buffalo for 30 years, has enjoyed a stellar acting career. He is currently on Broadway in “A Doll’s House Part 2” and received a Tony nomination for the 2011 production of August Wilkson’s Fences in which he starred alongside Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. As an African American, he expressed feeling a special connection to Wilson’s works/writings, which he described in an interview with The Public as being “specifically from our culture’” yet uinversal in terms of “what it is to be human and under circumstances that are challenging.” Despite his “star status” he remains down to earth and acknowledges Buffalo as having been an important part of his journey as an actor. Paulette Harris, artistic director of the Paul Robeson Theatre, had praise for Henderson in comments to The News. She noted that ”He has done a lot for our theatre,” especially as it related to encouraging young actors just starting out.

Free Screening of "Birth of A Movement" A free screening of the documentary, "Birth of a Movement," the story of a Black newspaper editor who helped launch a nationwide movement in 1915 to ban D.W. Griffith's controversial film, "The Birth of a Nation," will be held at the Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue in Rochester, at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22.

Seating will be limited on a first come, first served basis in the Little's theater 5 on Winthrop Street. The showing is the latest in the Black Cinema Series presented by the Little Theatre and the Rochester Association of Black Journalists.

Malaika Wolucheman, associate producer of the film, will be the guest speaker during the discussion at the film's conclusion. A native of Rochester, she is an associate producer at Northern Light Productions in Boston. Dr. Arlette Miller Smith, associate professor of English and director of African American Studies at St. John Fisher College, will be the discussion moderator..

Griffith's Ku Kluk Klan-friendly film also is recognized for its groundbreaking technical production. Numerous clips from the film as well as comments from notables such as film director Spike Lee and historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. are featured in the documentary.

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ON STAGE *JANET JACKSON, Sat. Nov. 4 @ 8 p.m., KeyBank Party Over Here

*BACK IN THE DAY OLD SCHOOL JAM, Saturday Sept. 30, Arthur’s Pub, 596 Geneses, 8 p.m. – 12 Midnight

Don't Miss that Trane!

Burchfield Penney and Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society Celebrate the Legacy of the John Coltrane The Burchfield Penney at SUNY Buffalo State in collaboration with the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society (PMLJS) today announced it will present a three-day festival September 21 – 23 at The Center of special performances, screenings and conversations in celebration of John Coltrane’s 91st birthday.

The line-up includes: Thursday, September 21 – 7 PM LECTURE / DISCUSSION | CHUCK MANCUSO REMEMBERS THE ROYAL ARMS NIGHT CLUB Chuck Mancuso, SUNY Buffalo State American Popular Music professor and jazz aficionado, will present a talk on the iconic night club. Event is free with gallery admission.

Friday, September 22 - 8 pm PERFORMANCE | TENOR SAXOPHONIST J.D. ALLEN AND THE GEORGE CALDWELL QUARTET PERFORM JOHN COLTRANE JAZZ CLASSICS Hailed by the New York Times as "a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style," Admission: $20, advanced tickets available by call (716) 878-6011: $10 BPA members and Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society members.

Saturday, September 23 •1 pm - PERFORMANCE | THE PROGESSIONS QUINTET Experience some of some of Western New York’s finest emerging jazz talent, including a former student of the Love Supreme School. Event is free with gallery admission.

•2 pm - SCREENING | CHASING TRANE: THE JOHN COLTRANE DOCUMENTARY. Event is free with gallery admission.

•4 PM - LECTURE / DISCUSSION | A CONVERSATION WITH JIMMY HEATH: SIRIUSXM REAL JAZZ RADIO HOST EULIS CATHEY INTERVIEWS INSTRUMENTALIST, COMPOSER AND ARRANGER Eulis Cathey interviews Jimmy Heath who will share his exclusive memories performing with John Coltrane. Heath, also 91-years-old, appears throughout the Chasing Trane documentary. Event is free with gallery admission.

•8 PM - PERFORMANCE | BASSIST CURTIS LUNDY PERFORMS SELECTIONS FROM BAGS AND TRANE Accompanied by Craig Handy (saxophonist), George Caldwell (piano), Eric Kennedy (drums) and Joe Doubleday (vibraphone) Arguably one of the most prolific in-demand bassists on the modern jazz scene. He is a disciple of the mainstream straight ahead hard bop school. Jazz Times calls Lundy “one of the most spiritually uplifting bassists on the jazz scene today.”

Admission: $20, advanced tickets available by call (716) 8786011. $10 for BPAC members and Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Society (PMLJS) members.

*ON STAGE AT THE ITS JUST COMEDY CLUB 2235 Empire Blvd. Webster NY

Sept 20: Tommy Davidson Live One Night Two Shows Sept 21- 23: Brandon T. Jackson Live From Nick Canon’s Wild N Out Sept 28-30: Kings of Comedy with Mark Vera, Drew Fraser, Talent, Capone & Rob Stapleton More info go to, theitsjustcomedyclub.com or call box office 585-671-9080

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Oct. 5-8 John Witherspoon *Nov. 9-12 Luenell Thurs. 8 p.m; Fri & Sat: 7:30 & 10 p.m.

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Strong Community Schools Kickoff School Year with Celebrations and Workshops

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Students who completed the 2017 internship (l-r) William Belton, Performing Arts; James Cook, McKinley High; and Donald Brown Health Science Charter.

Students Complete CTA Internship Mentoring Program to be Launched in October

The CTA Studios in partnership with Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center (director Alissa Venturini ) held its annual summer internship program servicing at risk youth and providing meaningful employment throughout the summer. After researching internships and completing their application process, which is a part of their learning experience, three select students are awarded summer internships and trained for one month in their field of interest as well as learning resume writing and interviewing skills. The training makes sure each participant is job ready and prepares them to move on for the next month working with a partnering company for their internship.

Students who completed the 2017 internship included William Belton,Performing Arts; James Cook, McKinley H.S.; and Donald Brown, Health Science Charter.

CTA Studios will be launching a Mentoring Program in October 2017 for youth to help them move forward into entrepreneurship and successful career paths and will continue to summer 2018. Contact CTA Studios 716 994-9380 or email charkunda@ctastudio.com or Matt Urban League for more information.

Artist James Cooper to Receive Eye on History Award The 23rd Eye On History Award will be presented to Artist James J. Cooper lll on Saturday, September 30 at the Merriweather Library. The awards program will begin at 3 p.m. James J. Cooper lll is a Buffalo Visual Artist who has worked for the last 25 years doing portrait painting, freelance artwork, illustrating and mural painting. He has also taught in the Buffalo Schools since 1994. Mr. Cooper is also a well-known Spoken Word Artist in Western New York since 1999.

Presently he joined the Main Street Gallery as a resident studio artist and assistant art director/curator.

The Eye On History Award recognizes individuals who make positive contributions to our community in unique and creative ways. Eva M. Doyle, Founder of the Eye On History Award.

he Buffalo Public Schools will once again welcome children and adults of all ages to enjoy free evening and weekend activities at Community Schools and Parent Centers.

Last Saturday, five Community Schools hosted back-toschool celebrations at Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School #37, Lovejoy Discovery School #43, Westminster Community Charter School, Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy #76, South Park High School #206.

These “Saturday Academies” provide the entire community with educational, recreational, cultural, social and wellness programs every month, on at least two Saturday mornings. Free breakfast and lunch are provided, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

“Strong Community Schools, with Saturday and evening programs, bring together school and community resources to improve student learning, increase parent engagement, and build healthier communities,” said David Mauricio, Chief of Strategic Innovation and Alignment. “We’re excited to be back for another year of instruction and fun for everyone.”

Last Fall, as part of the Superintendent’s New Education Bargain with students and families, the Buffalo Public Schools designated 13 elementary and high schools as Strong Community Schools. Since then, Frank A. Sedita #30 and North Park Academy #66 have begun Saturday Academies, and will become fully operational Community Schools with evening offerings in the 2018-19 school year.

The District also opened Parent Centers, last year, to help parents and guardians support their children in school and beyond through materials, workshops, and internet access to online resources.

Parent Center activities will be held on the following days and times: •East Community High School Parent Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm •Lafayette Community High School Parent Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm •Bennett Community High School Parent Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm •South Park Community High School Parent Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Workshops are open to everyone, regardless of whether they have a child in the Buffalo Public Schools. Programs provide attendees with information and resources to help their children do better in school or to prepare for college. Legal advice and access to health insurance is also available. Parent Centers are open during the school day, and include computer access and a children’s play area.

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The Battle to Repeal Obama’s Care…

In the Proxy War on Black America Ed. Note: Republican leaders are serious about one last attempt to overhaul Obamacare.What began last week as a long-shot option after Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced their latest blueprint to overhaul the health care system has transformed into an all-hands-on-deck operation at the Capitol ahead of a September 30 deadline.

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t was common for European troops to aim their cannons at the noses and lips of grand, stately monuments like the Sphinx, consumed as they were in their rage over the undeniable evidence of the greatness of the Blacks who built them.

They haven’t changed. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has even been reduced to trying to dismantle the Affordable Care Act piecemeal, just as Napoleon had to settle for knocking off pieces of the Sphinx. After the latest attempt to destroy this evidence of Black greatness, some newscasters, including MSNBC’s Chuck Todd, just came on out and spoke the obvious: “For some people, the repeal was about undoing an Obama legacy.”

What gave it away? Was it the relentless stalking of the list of Obama accomplishments by the current president, whose only agenda is to tear up what he built?

Was it the initial Republican treachery in the closed-door meeting convened to plan the sabotage of his presidency before he even got a foot in the door? What makes the point more clearly than the fact that what Republicans have now besmirched as “Obamacare” is their own plan? What demonstrates the insane rage more glaringly than the foot-stomping Trump tantrum that vows to let Obamacare implode? How despicable is the intent to harm people’s very lives because they had the audacity to fight for those lives?

Despicable, yes, and it exposes the underbelly of what’s really going on here. They’re not just trying to repeal Obamacare.

They’re trying to destroy those he cared for, as well as any trace of his success at doing so. Wheelchair bound protestors have yet to fathom the depths of the depravity driving the effort. These are eugenicists. They’re not up at night after seeing these marvelous - but infirm ones snatched up out of those chairs and thrown into police vans. Their only thought is that these lives were never worthy of existing, much less the expense of maintaining. Attorney General Jefferson Sessions is quietly, happily refueling the mass incarceration machine, ramping up deportations, and restoring the ability of the police to jack people in the streets, through “civil forfeitures.” Yes, the assault on the legacy of Barack Obama is a wider proxy war on those he wanted to help, with Black America as the primary target. A part of savaging the people… is mutilating and nullifying the symbol.

As it happens, Trump and his confederates’ fears of being outshined, outdone and overshadowed by an Obama presidency – are well grounded. Nothing clarifies like contrast. For those of us who are still upset with Barack Obama for all he didn’t do, Donald Trump has shone a light on a lot we may have forgotten. No, he didn’t declare a moratorium on deportations to force the congress to implement immigration reform. He didn’t take a bold stand on the Flint water poisoning or the relentless police shootings, and he didn’t (perhaps couldn’t) stop the drones from raining down on our family abroad. Oh, we got beef. But within the confines of what any Black man could reasonably be expected to do as a front for a shadow government in another man’s house, what Barack Obama did do was amazing. For a man who was only allowed in the Oval Office to advance more of our enemies’ agenda, and who dealt with more opposition

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

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than any president ever, he worked that thang. It took love to prioritize the health of the nation, and foresight to move to protect the environment on a global scale. It was a just heart that wanted to end the Cuban embargo and empty the hellish prison at Guantanamo Bay. He even did what he could to empty out some of our own, releasing thousands of Black folks with long sentences for minor crimes.

Suffice it to say… Trump sees what we see…what the whole world sees. He sees a man with vision…who had an idea of what could and should be done with power and influence. He sees competence; a comprehensive awareness of the workings of government that earned him the awe of the world, and left world leaders longing for his presence. Not just proximity, but dignified bearing, grit, poise, gravitas, and compelling personality. Class, refinement, grace, and unsullied moral fiber. Oh, how Trump shrinks in this man’s shadow! It’s not we who are clinging to past glory… It’s Donald Trump who ordered Press Secretary Sean Spicer to embarrass himself by insisting that his inauguration crowds were bigger, and who demanded that the Parks Department produce new pictures and a new number count. It’s Trump who recently asked 45,000 boy scouts: Did Barack Obama come to see you? It’s Trump who’s running around like a little rat trying to urinate on Barack Obama’s every accomplishment. He telegraphs his own deep knowing that he can never measure up, then off he goes to Twitter, to prove it. He drags Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski by the hair in the aftermath of her vote against Trumpcare, cave man club in hand. Like any other street thug, he has his Interior Secretary call to threaten the projects that help the people of her state. He spews vile, contemptuous language about Latinos, under the guise of denouncing street gangs. He calls for more brutality against Black communities in Chicago, by the very police who are orchestrating the chaos.

What Trump and his compatriots need to know now, is that Barack Obama – and we – are exactly what oppression has made of us… the very best. We began this journey, as Essence Magazine’s Susan Taylor is fond of reminding us… as the children of carefully selected strong people ripped from our homeland, and after surviving the journey, the strongest of the strong. Our lack of justice has made us long for it the most.

Right now, a Black man in Buffalo, NY, Judge Craig Hannah, hosts the nation’s first opioid crisis intervention court. He’s not berating anybody for the brutality that was inflicted on Black folk during the crack epidemic that was foisted onto us. He’s saying: “Our job as a judge is not to hurt people …to make sure they come out of here better than when they came in.”

This is who we are. We are love, and we are justice and we are redemption…for everybody but ourselves. It’s Ok. We were in those chains far longer than we’ve been out, and we’ll take some more body blows before we wake up. But from the shores of South Africa a mighty wind blows in our direction, beckoning us forward. It heralds welcome news of how this Maafa will finally end. Black African mothers, infected with the AIDS virus that was developed for us and deployed to us… have given birth to hundreds of babies who are immune to the virus themselves! By this enemy’s own hand… we are no longer the strongest of the strong. We are invincible!

(More of this conversation is available now in the ebook (Crucifying Cosby…His Pain, Our Shame, and the War of Optical Armageddon… at Defendingbillcosby.com).

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In Last week's column by Benjamin Willis, "The Five 'A's' A Back to School Message to Parents," some of his contact information was left out. Apologies! Mr. Willis can be reached by phone at 716-382-3000, by email at benjamin0824@icloud.com

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One of Buffalo's 'Bitter Women' Speaks Out!

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ver a period of the past several years, I have been labeled a 'very bitter woman' twice.

The first time was in 2010, when the Erie County Legislature underwent a 'mini coup' by a few renegade Democrats and the Republican Legislative Caucus to deliver the Democratic-controlled legislature over to Erie County Executive, Republican Chris Collins. One of the Democratic legislative staffer conspired with a member of the Grassroots Organization to punish me by releasing negative and erroneous information to the news media. How do I know this? Well, in her haste to send the text to the intended person whose name began with a 'g', it was sent to 'Grant' instead.

The second time was a week ago when a well known columnist, of a well known community newspaper, stated that my political legacy will be that "I was a very bitter Black woman who had tried to sell out my community to a white man!" The tagging of this writer as a bitter, sell out is comical and was uttered because I, as a black woman, had the audacity to run for the office of Mayor of Buffalo against his friend and benefactor, the current mayor, Byron Brown!

The message this columnist was trying to insinuate was that because there was a White man in the race, the only reason I was running was to take vote away from the Black man and allow the White man to win. This assumption was based on nothing but his own delusion and what he was fed by members of Grassroots and those in the Mayor's administration who felt that anyone who had the 'nerve' to run against the incumbent must be either crazy or a sell-out! The notion that I was running to fulfill some long held ambition or that I was recruited to run by many voters in this community who believed that change was needed or that the eastside had been forgotten, never entered this gentleman's mind. To some people who had a similar thought process, my candidacy was a sore spot with them because in their chauvinistic arrogance, they believed that no one would dare challenge the Brown Administration, least of all, a Black woman. These small minded individuals spent the better part of the Democratic Primary campaign season either painting me in a corner of politically colluding with another mayoral candidate, Mark Schroeder, which is illegal, or spreading rumors and propaganda that my husband and I were engaged in multiple criminal enterprises.

Last year, U.S. Presidential candidate, Donald Trump thought he was doing candidate Hillary Clinton a disservice when he labeled her a 'nasty woman'. What he did,instead, was to mobilize a whole slew of women who felt that this was another case of blatant discrimination against females. Hundreds of groups of women, all across the United states, marched, demonstrated and wore t-shirts depicting them as "Nasty Women." Maybe I should do the same in Buffalo; get a number of t-shirts printed and have all women who have run, been elected or who are thinking about running for political office in the future, to wear them. Anyone who steps out and runs for any position that is open should be encouraged, not demonized for stepping out and exercising her God and government-given rights in this city.

No political office in this city or state is sacred and to deny, discredit or denounce a woman's civic duty to run for any office is illegal and immoral.

For the first time in over 30 years,there are currently no women in the Buffalo Common Council. Perhaps the above referenced columnist, if he really wants to diversify the political landscape in this city, should spend his editorial skills and valuable time in recruiting some intelligent and highly motivated females to run in the next city's council races in 2019 and certainly for the Buffalo Mayoral election in 2021!

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5 Reasons You Should Attend "The Pitch" Business Competition!

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ere are five good reasons why you should attend "The Pitch" Business Competition on Thursday - September 28: 1.$50,000 in prizes for Buffalo area minority and womenowned businesses.

2.Embrace the growing entrepreneurial culture in Buffalo!

3.Cheer on four local business teams and vote for the $10,000 Five Star Bank People’s Choice Minority and Women Small Business Award.

4.Experience an entertaining program.

- Musical opening by performing artist Henri L. Mu-

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hammad, concert violinist, conductor, composer/arranger, and studio recording artist.

- 5 Business pitches - A Business Talk by owners of Ashtae Products, a successful beauty industry business featured on the CNBC TV show, The Profit.

5.Enjoy the power of networking following the program.

End the evening networking and enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks and musical entertainment.

“The Pitch” will take place at the Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway.

A pre-event Meet and Greet at 5 p.m. provides you with

POWER OF THE BLACK VOTE continued Youths in Buffalo, especially African American and Latina youths, are hired last for almost every job; arrested about 10 times quicker for the same offense committed by a European youth; are prosecuted and sentenced to jail time more frequently and for longer periods of time. And yet when they can actually do something about their plight, they choose not to participate in their redemption but run to us and complain about how unfair the system is to them.

There were two positions for judgeships on the ballot and three candidates ran for the seats, but those future lawbreakers who will appear before these two judges did nothing politically to ensure that when and if they do have to appear in a court of law, fair minded judges will be there to ensure their impartially! The 'Greatest Generation' for voting consistently are the senior citizens in their 60s and older. They vote in every primary and general election. They are the ones whose fathers and uncles were lynched, whose grandmothers was technically raped by the overbearing sharecropping 'Master' who replaced the Plantations' Slave masters of a few generations past.

Frederick Douglass eloquently declared," Power concedes nothing without a demand; it never has and it never will." We can no longer expect those who look like us to always represent us fairly, unashamedly and to fight for issues that may impact minorities. We can no longer leave the health and vitality of our community and its people to those who might not do the right thing. We (I am talking about the young; the older generation received and acted upon the message long ago) can no longer expected our leaders to be led by conscious because too many of them are led by those with the fattest wallets.

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quent FBI investigation identified three other men–Bobby Frank Cherry, Herman Cash and Thomas E. Blanton, Jr.–as having helped Chambliss commit the crime, it was later revealed that FBI chairman J. Edgar Hoover blocked their prosecution and shut down the investigation without filing charges in 1968. After Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley reopened the case, Chambliss was convicted in 1977 and sentenced to life in prison.

Efforts to prosecute the other three men believed responsible for the bombing continued for decades. Though Cash died in 1994, Cherry and Blanton were arrested and charged with four counts of murder in 2000. Blanton was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Cherry was convicted and sentenced to life, bringing a long-awaited victory to the friends and families of the four young victims.

the opportunity to meet business funders and the owners of Ashtae Products.

6:00 pm – The Pitch Business Competition beginsat 6 p.m. and a reception will follow.

There is NO COST to attend.

Please RSVP and print tickets at www.43North.org.

Jennifer J. Parker, Public Relations Consultant and Innovator created the Pitch Business Competition.

Black Chamber Networking & Membership Meeting The Black Chamber of Commerce of WNY is issuing a call for Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa) among area businesses. A networking meeting and information session will be held on Saturday, September 30 at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Continental Breakfast will be served.

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-LEGAL NOTICENotice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Name of LLC: Kristopher House, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 30, 2017. Office of LLC: 712 Northumberland Ave., Buffalo, New York 14215, 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 LLC at: 712 Northumberland Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose of LLC: Addiction Recovery House. The LLC duration will be perpetual.

Aug.16,23,30 Sept. 6,13,20

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bids REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting proposals for the Hazelwood Ave. Real Time Control Project in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meeting available upon request. Documents can be obtained by contacting jlarcara@markcerrone. com, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 by 9/20/17 @ 2:00pm. Certified Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

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-LEGAL NOTICEANDERSON FAMILY ENTERPRISE, LLC. Art. Of Org. filed with SSNY on 9/5/2017. Office: Erie Co. SSNY desi. as agt. for process & shall mail to: The LLC, 249 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Any lawful purpose.

Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18

-LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC, T.A.G. Rental Properties, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: August 11, 2017. Office of the LLC: 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY 14211 Erie County. Contact: Antionette T. Craig (808) 489-7548.

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 37 Humason Ave Buffalo, NY. Purpose of LLC: Rental Assistance and Property Management. No specific duration attached to LLC. Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18 -LEGAL NOTICENOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Superior Support Staffing LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: July 21, 2017 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 any process to the LLC at: 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 1400 Buffalo, NY 14202 Purpose of LLC: Employment Agency The LLC is to be managed

by Vivian Zola, LPN Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct 4,11,18

LEGAL NOTICE RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TENANT EVICTION COUNSEL SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) herby requests proposals to provide tenant eviction legal services.

Proposals will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Friday October 6, 2017, at 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Attn: Executive Director Dawn E. Sanders-Garrett. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP, please contact Arnitra Chester at achester@bmhahousing.com.

The contract for professional services will be awarded to a single law firm. The BMHA reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all of the proposals that are submitted.

The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively solicits the same conduct from all firms interested in this opportunity.

Dated: September 12, 2017

REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting proposals for the Bird Ave. Underflow SPP13 Mod Project in Buffalo, NY for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meeting will be held 9/27/17 at 3:30pm at Mark Cerrone Office.

Documents can be obtained by contacting jlarcara@markcerrone.com, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-2825245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305 by 10/6/17 @ 4:00pm. Certified Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprise participation is strongly encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LABOR COUNSEL SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) is hereby soliciting proposals for the Legal Services as it pertains to labor relations and general operational matters including but not limited to; claims, general municipal law, public housing law, federal regulatory issues, etc...

Proposals will be received until 3:00 PM, local time, on Friday October 6, 2017, at 300 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 Attn: Executive Director Dawn E. Sanders-Garrett. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. NO LATE PROPOSAL WILL BE ACCEPTED If you are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP, please contact Arnitra Chester at achester@bmhahousing.com.

The contract for professional services will be awarded to a single law firm. The BMHA reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all of the proposals that are submitted.

The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively solicits the same conduct from all firms interested in this opportunity.

Dated: September 12, 2017

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News from the Buffalo Employment and Training Center – BETC

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all is upon us and it's prime time for Training and Employment. Companies are beginning to ramp up for the holiday season, New companies just opening up are beginning to hire and more companies are looking to expand employment opportunities.

Here are a few Highlights.

The Buffalo Employment and Training Center will have its Annual Fall Job Fair DEMONE on Thursday, September 28th from 10a.m.

SMITH to 1p.m. at 77 Goodell. We usually have about 100 companies attending ready to hire.

Come dressed appropriately with an updated resume and be ready to impress!

TELSA formerly Solar City is looking to hire Production Specialist-entry-level manufacturing jobs. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, basic math skills and ability to stand 12hrs. A variety of shifts from 7:00AM to 7:00PM and 7:00PM to 7:00AM. Competitive benefits and full benefit package. Must apply on-line at WWW.tesla.com/careers/job/production-associate-55066.

United Healthcare is recruiting for Sales Representatives for Medicaid must have an undergraduate degree OR equivalent years of experience, ability to travel and computer proficient competitive wages and benefits all candidates apply to for Buffalo, Rochester & Syracuse jobs (Job Code: # 732420) at https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com.

Hillside Children’s Centers will be conducting open interviews for various openings in their programs in Western, NY. Wednesday, September 27th from 2:00 to 7:00PM at the Buffalo Employment Training Center (BETC), 77 Goodell-856-JOBS(5627) for a listing of jobs available www.hillside.com/work. Openings include Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC), Bridges to Health (B2H), Customized Services, Health Homes and Community Support Services. High School diploma to undergraduate and advanced degrees available.

The Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center is in the process of hiring an Executive Director and Account Manager apply online at http://nextstreet.com/careers.

The BETC is your one stop Center here to connect job seekers with Employers and Help Job seekers get the necessary tools to attain employment. All of our services are free to job seekers looking for work or training opportunities. Come visit we are located at 77 Goodell Buffalo NY 14203, 856(JOBS)-5627. WWW.workforcebuffalo.org ~Buffalo Employment Training Center on Facebook , ~BETC on twitter

Affordable living for Elderly, Handicapped, & Disabled persons regardless of age. Income Limits Apply

HAMLET SQUARE APARTMENTS

6061 Edward Avenue, Newfane NY 14108 (716) 778-9351 TDD Relay 711 www.belmontmgmt.com Route 78 north through Newfane to Edward Avenue.

Community located at end of the road, then turn left.

Accepting applications for our waitlist

Fully Subsidized 1 bedroom units include: Fresh Paint, Wall to Wall Carpeting, Stove and Refrigerator, Water and Sewer, On Site Laundry and Parking, Trash and Snow Removal Unlawful discrimination, "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ filing_ cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D,C, 20250- 9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov."

LEGAL NOTICE

Email legals & classifieds to: advertising@thechallengernews.com • Deadline Fridays @ 5pm

bids

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 4731 - RENTAL CAR CONCESSIONS AT BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Download Bids from www.nfta.com LEGAL NOTICE

Wilmington v. Gill

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR BRONZE CREEK TITLE TRUST 2013-NPLl, Plaintiff, vs. MARK S. GILL; RACHEL A. GILL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 01, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps of the Erie County Hall, Foreclosure Alcove, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on October 02, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 185 Ridgewood Road, Buffalo, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 133.64, Block 4 and Lot 16. Approximate amount of judgment is $120,360.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 810933/15.

Leigh Anderson, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

LEGAL NOTICE

Nationstar v. Wylie

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: ERIE COUNTY NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; Plaintiff(s) vs. CELESTINE HICKS WYLIE AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF STANDFORD T. WYLIE; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about June 13, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Alcove – 1st Floor, 92 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202.

On October 18, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Premises known as 181 FLOSS AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14211 Section: 90.82 Block: 4 Lot: 40 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number forty-four (44), Township eleven (11), Range seven (7) of the Holland Land Company`s Survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lot Number nineteen (19) as shown on map filed in Erie County Clerk`s Office under Cover Number 1186, being thirty-two (32) feet front and rear by two hundred twenty two and eight hundred thirty-two thousandths (222.832) feet north line and two hundred twenty two and eight hundred twenty-three thousandths (222.823) feet south line, Floss Avenue, east side, five hundred thirty-seven and sixty-five hundredths (537.65) feet south of Delavan Avenue.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $108,496.89 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 813796/2015 Michael Kuzma, Esq., Referee

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EMPLOYMENT BUFFALO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY The BMHA is seeking experienced applicants for the following positions: Assistant Executive Director - Successful candidate will direct and oversee the management and maintenance operations of a large scale public housing authority. Comprehensive knowledge in federal and state public housing management regulations, federal funding and financial analysis are essential. Competent knowledge of public housing software systems is preferred.

General Counsel - Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school of recognized standing and a license to practice as an Attorney and Counselor for the Courts of the State of New York. Experience in public and affordable housing matters, litigation, contract negotiations, employment and labor law is preferred.

For details visit www.bmhahousing.com.

The BMHA is an equal opportunity employer

Buffalojobfinder.com and Monster WNY Career Fest

BuffaloJobFinder.com, in partnership with Monster, presents Western New York’s professional Career Fest on Tuesday, Sept.

26, 2017, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Millennium Buffalo on Walden Ave, next to the Galleria Mall in Cheektowaga, New York.

The Career Fest will feature some of Western New York’s top companies that are looking to hire quality candidates from the local area.

Admission is free and individuals are invited to come dressed for success, with copies of their resumes. There will also be 3 FREE seminars for job-seekers at 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30.

For additional information, please call 716-849-4061 or visit www.buffalojobfinder.com/job-fairs.

BuffaloJobFinder.com, owned and operated by The Buffalo News, is Western New York’s #1 site for employment.

JOB ALERT Hiring:

Hotel PositionsDaytime/Overnight Valet Room Attendant For more information visit UnilandEmployment.com

MOBILE TRANSITION SUPPORT PEER Provide peer support to individuals withmental illness being discharged from BPC, acute care behavioral health hospital, and prevent re-admission. Must have an Associate’s degree with three Years’ experience in Human Services. Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc. 3108 Main Street Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC NY CONNECTS PROGRAM ASSISTANT Gather all required documents for the programone-year general office experience required.Resume and cover letter to WNYIL, Inc.3108 Main Street Buffalo, NY, 14214 employment@wnyil.org EEOC

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Hustle for Health Seniors line dance fitness class Gloria J Parks Center 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm 716 832-1010. FREE The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Johnn Coltrane Celebration! The Burchfield Penney at SUNY Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood, 7 PM Lecture / Discussion | Chuck Mancuso Remembers The Royal Arms Night Club; free with gallery admission. 878-6011 FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. 885-6348.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBBER 22 Johnn Coltrane Celebration! The Burchfield Penney at SUNY Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood, PERFORMANCE | Tenor Saxophonist J.d. Allen And The George Caldwell Quartet Perform John Coltrane Jazz Classics. Admission: $20, advanced tickets available by calling (716) 878-6011.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Johnn Coltrane Celebration! The Burchfield Penney at SUNY Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood: •1 pm - Performance | The Progessions Quintet; •2 Pm - Screening | Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentaryfree with gallery admission. •4 PM - Lecture / Discussion | A Conversation With Jimmy Heath: Siriusxm Real Jazz Radio Host Eulis Cathey Interviews •8 Pm Performance | Bassist Curtis Lundy Performs Selections From Bags And Trane. Admission: $20, advanced tickets available by calling (716) 878-6011.

Town Hall event for Libraries: 10 – 11 a.m., Downtown Central Library featuring Senator Tim Kennedy and Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes.

Our Goal is Zero.

We’ve come a long way in getting kids covered and giving them a healthy start in life - with regular checkups, dental and eye care, immunizations, and a doctor who knows their name.

But today, there are still more than 100,000 children in New York State who do not have health insurance – or the care they need to grow up happy, healthy, and strong.

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Roswell Pak Crusin’ for a Cure: Roswell Cancer Institute, Elm 7 Carlton St. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mike’s Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan. 380-5100. $5 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Master’s Touch Art Gallery Artist Spotlight & Exhibit: 6-9 p.m.

1283 E. Delavan Avenue.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25 National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims Service: Martin Luther King Park 6-8 p.m. near the MLK statue. PEACE Inc. “meet & greet” in park area @ 4 p.m. 218-5596.

Fish Fry Fundraiser: Bennet Wells Post #1780, 1356 E. Delavan @ Courtland September 25, October 6th & 20th Eat in or take out 449-6668

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Seventh Annual Victorian Banquet & Tea

Pictured above are scenes from the Seventh Annual Victorian Banquet & Tea held September 9 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo. Dr. Lindamichelle Baron was the guest speaker.

The annual fundraiser is held to support the Women's Health Radio and other women's health educational programs. Dr. Catherine Collins is founder and program director.

PHOTOS BY MADE IN YOUR IMAGE PHOTOS, Ronnie Tillman, Photographer