Challenger Community News August 12, 2015

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BUFFALO’S NEXT SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT? District to Introduce Dr. Cash to PG. 3 Community August 13 INSIDE ROC

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City Celebrates Completion of NeighborhoodDriven Thurston Village Revitalization Project

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ayor Lovely A. Warren, City Council President Loretta Scott, Vice President Dana Miller, Councilmembers Adam McFadden and Carolee Conklin and State Senator Joe Robach joined community and business leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate completion of the neighborhood-drivenThurston Village Revitalization Project.

Department of Environmental Services Commissioner Norman H. Jones, Neighborhood and Business Development Commissioner Bayé Muhammad and Police Chief Michael Ciminelli also participated in

the celebration.

“The Thurston Village Revitalization Project is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when neighbors and business owners work together with the City,” said Mayor Warren. “Vibrant neighborhoods are a critical part of our efforts to create safer streets, more jobs and better educational opportunities for our residents and this project helps ensure that Thurston Village will remain a great place to live and workwith all the vibrancy expected of an urban village.”

The project included design and construction of improve-

Outrage Against Racist Dentzel Carousel Caricatures at Ontario Beach Park: Protest Rally set for Sunday

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By Kevin Bryant Hicks

hile marches in Ferguson, Mo. and elsewhere marked the one-year anniversary in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black teenager Sunday; Aug. 9; a murder that added to the continuing discussion about improving police and civilian relations in communities across the country, the observance in Rochester coincided with a special film screening and talk-back about race in America.

More than 75 people viewed the film "White Like Me,'' chronicling anti-racism activist Tim Wise’s exploration of racism and white privilege, at the Little Theatre in the city's East End Entertainment District. The event was sponsored by Metro Justice, a social and economic justice organization founded a year after the 1964 riots in Rochester.

Among the questions posed by the audience during the hourlong discussion was what is being done to remove an Ontario Beach Park carousel panel, above the horses and other animals on the amusement ride, that is deemed by some as an offensive and racist image of African Americans. The painted panel depicts caricatures of two Black children, one of whom appears threated or scared by a rooster.

Besides city and Monroe County officials, the Rochester Preservation Board -- which recently held a meeting at which the caricature panels was on the board agenda -- has also been drawn into the controversy surrounding the historic Dentzel carousel which dates to 1905.

A Metro Justice member, who was joined on the panel by a local university academic along with history teacher, said that a rally to voice public outrage about the panel is slated for 2 p.m.

Sunday (Aug. 16) outside the structure housing the carousel.

The Metro Act Social Justice Film Series continues at 3 p.m. at the Little Theatre, 240 East Ave., on Aug. 16 with "Pay 2 Play'' about free speech, corporate personhood and democracy and on Aug. 23 with "Hard Earned'' about how five everyday American families are coping in aftermath of the Great Recession. For more details, go to www.metrojustice.org or www.thelittle.org

SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! GREAT DAY! Ribbon cutting for the completion of the Thurston Village Neighborhood Revitalization Project.

ments to the sidewalks, crosswalks and street, as well as storefront upgrades on Thurston Road between Raven-

AroundTown *The Rochester Association of Black Journalists’ “Salute to Excellence Gala,” 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the historic Perkins Mansion, *Rochester Board of Education has been updated for July and August. The calendar is posted on the home page of the District website at: www.rcsdk12.org/calendar. All meetings are held in the third-floor conference room of the Central Office Building (131 West Broad Street), unless otherwise specified.

Clarissa Street Reunion: Saturday, August 15. *The Eighth Annual Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz Fest, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 28, 29 & Sept. 3,4,5 at the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Ave., in Rochester.

The event has expanded this year to a full-length play the opening week of the festival followed the next week by jazz and gospel music along with one-act plays; Admission ranges from $12 to $20, with discounts for tickets purchase in advance. A $40 theatre package is also available, which includes all access to both weeks of the festival including the opening night reception. For tickets or more details, call Mood Makers Books at (585) 271-7010 or go to www.muccc.org.

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wood and Brooks Avenues to enhance the urban village feel of the corridor in Rochester’s largest neighborhood, the 19th Ward.

The City invested $1.8 million in safety improvements, new gateway features with iconic images from the corridor, benches, bike racks, community bulletin boards, decorative street lights, pedestrian level lighting, improved sidewalks, trees along the street and three new crosswalks. The City also provided $200,000 in façade grants as well as business assistance and business association grants.

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Challenger Community News • August 12, 2015

The Next Buffalo Schools Superintendent?

District to Introduce Dr. Kriner Cash to Community

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r. Kriner Cash will meet with the public at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts on Thursday, August 13, at 6:15p.m. in the main auditorium at 450 Masten Ave. WGRZ Channel 2 reporter and BAVPA alumna, Claudine Ewing, and WBFO Senior Reporter Eileen Buckley will moderate the discussion.

Along with original questions the reporters will devise, the public will have the opportunity to submit questions on 3 x 5 cards that will be provided at the entrance to the auditorium.

Members of the Buffalo Board of Education have arranged for the forum with the belief that it is important for the community to be acquainted with Dr. Cash before moving forward with hiring. Dr. Cash, in brief statements at this point in the process, has declared himself to be uniquely qualified for the Buffalo superintendent position while understanding the challenges he will potentially face. Dr. Cash met in small groups with various community groups this past Tuesday and Wednesday in Buffalo.

Dr. Cash previously held the superintendent post for Tennessee’s Memphis School District and the Vineyard School District in Massachusetts, and was chief of accountability and system-wide performance for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida.

The forum with Dr. Cash will immediately follow the 5:30p.m. “Receivership Information Session” that will take place in BAVPA’s black box Theater.

-About Dr. CashDr. Kriner Cash most recently served as superintendent of Memphis City Schools, Tennessee’s largest school district with more than 110,000 students. He led the district since 2008. Dr. Cash’s work in Memphis focused on addressing what he calls systemic fault lines that hold students back, such as pre-K literacy, retention and over-age for grade, teacher effectiveness and college readiness.

Under his leadership, Memphis was one of three urban districts nationally to win a seven-year, $90 million grant to execute its teacher-effectiveness initiative. The district has also made achievement gains in elementary, middle and high school math, 10th-grade English and in fifth-, eighth- and 11th-grade writing assessments. The graduation rate has increased to an historic high of 72.6 percent.

His work in the Memphis school district has been credited with leading to “a major transformation of the Memphis City Schools.”

Dr. Cash came to Memphis from Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida, where he served for four years as the chief of accountability and system-wide performance. He designed and developed a human capital performance management system there.

He has also served as superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools in Massachusetts, as a dean, director and professor at Howard University’s School of Education, and as department chair, director and professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.

Dr. Cash earned his doctor of education degree in cultural diversity and curriculum reform from the University of Massachusetts. He also holds a master’s in administration and policy analysis from Stanford University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Princeton University. He is widowed with three adult sons.

“PARK-IN”: Pictured above, cars line up for blocks on Mullberry & Carlton, many displaying balloons to show solidarity with the “Park-In” on Monday morning. Organizers and supporters (pictured right) include Sandy and Harvil Hill, Mulberry & Friends Block Club; Annette Lott of Fruit Belt United & Co.; Ida Thomas of Ellicott District Community Development; Harry Greer, Orange Street Block Club; John Washington,PUSH Buffalo; Ricardo Herrera, Executive Director of BFNC; Max Anderson, Open Buffalo; and Veronica Nichols, Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force.

Fruit Belt Residents Fight Back With Peaceful “Park-In” Protest : Residential Parking Permit Rally Set for August 21 The message early Monday morning was clear. The Fruit Belt is a neighborhood – not a parking lot for workers at the ever expanding Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.

A symbolic peaceful “take back our neighborhood parking” action in the form of a “Park-In” protest, was marked by occupying on-street parking spaces normally sought by thousands of workers. Many of those vehicles had colorful balloons attached to signal that they were owned by residents.

The streets that were involved included Maple, Mulberry, Locust, Lemon and High and Carlton.

Fruit Belt Residential Parking Permit Rally The neighborhood’s struggle for justice will continue when a rally of residents and friends of the Fruit Belt will be held to draw attention to the need for a Fruit Belt residential parking permit and a Community Benefits Agreement now. The action will be held Friday, August 21 at the corner of Locust and Carlton.

“Fruit Belt residents have tolerated for too long employees of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus parking in front of their homes, blocking driveways, and denying the taxpaying citizens of the Fruit Belt the freedom to come and go as they need. Parking problems in the Fruit Belt will only grow worse with the construction of the UB Medical School and the new Women and Children’s Hospital,” states a press release from the Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force.

“A residential parking permit is therefore needed immediately. Although a parking permit bill has passed in the Assembly, the bill stalled in the Senate when non-resident members of the CSEA union used their political clout to stall the bill. Elderly residents are forced to walk blocks and drag their groceries into their homes. Family reunions, funerals, various services at the many churches, and participation in church and community activities are inconvenienced by employees refusing to pay for parking in employer sponsored lots. By parking in the residential areas, medical campus employees are willfully diminishing the quality of life of Fruit Belt citizens.

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Candidates for Masten and Fillmore District Seats to Debate in Upcoming Forum

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andidates on the Democratic Primary ballot for Common Council seats in the Fillmore and Masten districts will debate the issues in separate forums Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave. The Fillmore District candidates will debate at 7 p.m. Invited to participate are incumbent David A. Franczyk and challengers Samuel A. Herbert and Joseph A. Mascia.

At 8 p.m., the Masten District candidates will face off in the contest for that open seat. Invited to participate are Sharon M. Belton-Cottman, Lamone Gibson and Ulysees O. Wingo Sr. The debates are sponsored by the Buffalo Association of Black Journalists in conjunction with Burchfield Penney. Questions will be posed by a panel of BABJ members. Written questions also will be solicited from the Burchfield Penney audience, and will be posed by the panel of professional journalists. The event is free and open to the public.

Marcus Mosiah Garvey: Why We Honor Him

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arcus Mosiah Garvey was named Jamaica’s first National Hero. He was born in St. Ann’s Bay on August 17, 1887.

Garvey’s legacy can be summed up in the philosophy he taught - race pride, the need for African unity; selfreliance; the need for Black people to be organized and for rulers to govern on behalf of the working classes.

The name Marcus Mosiah Garvey: visionary, ahead of his time, self belief, positive self esteem and self-image, liberation, racial equality and the development of Africa.

Marcus Garvey devoted his life to the liberation and holistic development of Black peoples across the world and the advancement of Africa.

In 1914 Garvey started the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), in Jamaica. The UNIA, which grew into an international organization, encouraged selfgovernment for black people worldwide; self-help economic projects and protest against racial discrimination. He was the organization’s first President General.

On May 9, 1916, Marcus Mosiah Garvey went to the USA where he held his first public lecture in New York City at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery, and preached his doctrine of freedom to the oppressed Blacks through a 38-State speaking tour around the country.

In May 1917, Garvey and Continued Page 12

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"POLICE ARE STILL KILLING US”

Demonstrators protest in front of the police station in Ferguson, Mo., March 12, 2015.

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undreds marched in silence Sunday in memory of Michael Brown and to reflect on the year since his shooting death rocked the nation and shined a spotlight on race relations.

The consensus, in terms of “progress” was unanimous. As one protestor put it “police are still killing us” despite the nation’s focus on race relations. Another, a 72 year old senior citizen lamented: “The police are getting out of hand. They are just running rampant. It’s like they are the criminals.”

Statistics back of these claims. The outrage of protests has indeed sparked a closer look nationwide at unarmed African Americans killed by police. But the carnage continues unabated.

According to the Washington Post, a year after Michael Brown’s fatal shooting, unarmed Black men are seven times more likely than Whites to die by police gunfire.

And USA Today reports that nearly 30 reported unarmed Black men were killed in police shooting since Brown ’s death on August 9, 2014.

Among the controversial deaths in the spotlight since Brown’s: *Tamir Rice, 12, shot while playing with a toy gun on Nov. 22 by a Cleveland police officer. *Walter Scott, 50, shot April 4 by a North Charleston S.C. police officer while running away. *And recently, Samuel DuBose, 43, shot July 19 during a traffic stop by a University of Cincinnati police officer.

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Haiti’s First Election In Four Years Rocked With Violence And Low Turnout PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters) - Haitians voted Sunday for the first time in four years in a test of stability for the impoverished country of 10 million continually rocked by political turmoil.Men armed with rocks and bottles attacked polling stations in the capital of Portau-Prince and about 50 of 1,500 voting centers around the country were “affected” by a mixture of violence and bureaucratic problems, according to Haiti’s official Electoral Council.The council’s head, Pierre-Louis Opont, did not elaborate and said it was too early to know how many ballots were impacted.

Haiti’s parliament dissolved in January after scheduled legislative elections in 2011 and 2014 were canceled.

LOW TURNOUT Due to a mix of poverty, insecurity and political corruption turnout was forecast to be low with results not expected for six to 10 days. Runoffs are set for Oct. 25, the same day as the first round of presidential voting.

Sharpton and Comcast Come Out on Top in $20 Billion Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A $20 billion lawsuit against Rev. Al Sharpton and Comcast, was dismissed by a federal judge last Wednesday.

The lawsuit, which named Comcast and Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, along with Time Warner Cable and the NAACP, was filed in May by the National Association of African-American Owned Media and Entertainment Studio Networks. The lawsuit claimed that Sharpton and Comcast were blocking equal access for Blackowned networks.

The lawsuit claimed that the groups collaborated to make Comcast/NBCUniversal appear to fight for diversity, but instead kept 100-percent Black-owned networks out of the mix. One of the payoffs, the plaintiffs allege, was the MSNBC show Sharpton hosts.

St. Louis Declares State of Emergency: Author/Activist Cornell West Among Protesters Arrested St. Louis declared a state of emergency Monday after Ferguson protests turned violent following the anniversary of the fatal shooting of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown by a White police officer.

Police in St. Louis on Monday arrested 57 people during protests outside the Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse. The demonstrations were part of events dubbed #MoralMonday. Clergy members prayed in front of the building and spread oil on it, saying they were anointing it. The protestors were being processed and released "as quickly as can administratively be accomplished” claimed authorities. Protesters arrested outside the federal courthouse reportedly faced charges of unreasonably obstructing the usual use of an entrance and fined $125.

Author and activist Cornel West, along with several prominent protesters, were arrested. The demonstration was part of a move by clergy members to purposefully be detained by police.

West and several others jumped over metal barricades around the building and walked toward officers guarding it. Overnight on Sunday in Ferguson, at least three people were shot and four arrested as peaceful Sunday protests became violent. One suspect who was shot by police is in "critical, unstable" condition in a local hospital and underwent surgery.

Somalia Will Not be Able to Hold Full Elections in 2016 Mogadishu – War-torn Somalia will not be able to hold full elections due next year, lawmakers said last week, although it remained unclear whether some kind of voting process would still be held. The current President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and parliament were appointed by clan elders in 2012 with foreign backers promising full democracy in 2016, signalling an end to decades of chaos and instability.But the decision to ditch plans for a full election highlights that progress on key issues – notably security and the threat from al-Qaeda-linked Shabaab militants – has not been as quick as hoped for.“Parliament and the government have agreed… there cannot be one man, one vote elections in the country in 2016,” said Abdulahi Godah Bare, parliamentary committee chairman in charge of the election, citing the political and security situation in the country.

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Challenger Community News • August 12, 2015

Turmeric: The Most Powerful Medicinal Plant on the Planet

FamilyFun Day The Community Health Center of Niagara is hosting a National Health Care Week Family Fun Day August 15 at 2715 Highland Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dental screenings, blood pressure, diabetic screenings and insurance enrollment will be offered. There will also be free food, pony rides, face painting and a bounce house for the kids. The event is being sponsored by United Healthcare.

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Residents, former residents, concerned community leaders and supporters from across the city took part in the Restore Our Community Coalition march from Humboldt and Riley into MLK Park where the rally was held. The Gaye Family Singers opened with two beautiful renditions: “Lift Every Voice and Sing,”The Black National Anthem and a stirring “I’ve Been Buked.” Third Eye Photography

“Correct The Kensington Mistake!”

Restore Our Community Coalition March and Rally Calls for Restoration and Reconnection of Our Community On Saturday the Restore Our Community Coalition (ROCC) led a march and rally to raise awareness and educate the community about the need to restore Humboldt Parkway. The event was marked by inspirational stories of the beauty of Humboldt Parkway before its demise, as well as music and spirited speeches giving the rationale to correct the “Kensington mistake.”

The following statement was released by the Coalition: “The decision to destroy one of America’s tree lined Olmsted parkways and replace it with an expressway was introduced over 60 years ago. This planning decision has resulted in decades of decay and decline of a once vibrant, clean, green, and beautiful neighborhood. When the Kensington Expressway was built, it divided the community and removed the tree-lined parkway that was central to Olmsted’s masterpiece parkway system. Humboldt was to Hamlin Park what Lincoln Parkway and Bidwell Parkway are to the Elmwood Village today.

“The purpose of the march and rally is to raise awareness and educate the community about the need to restore Humboldt Parkway, and the design options for doing so. There are twentyone other cities in America where parks have been built over expressways to reconnect communities and bring green, gathering space.”

Karen Stanley Fleming is Executive Director of ROCC; Stephanie Barber Geter, president of the Hamlin Park Tax Payer Association is Chair of ROCC. Clarke Eaton is founder of the Restore Our Community movement.

For more information call 883-0529.

Even though turmeric has been around for thousands of years and has been used in Ayurvedic and ancient Chinese medicine for just as long, westerners and modern medicine is only beginning to catch up to the wonders of this spice. Some scientific research has suggested that turmeric, a close relative of ginger, might be helpful for more than 600 different health problems. *Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease Heart disease is the number one killer in America and one of the biggest killers in the world. Although there are various contributing factors as to how heart disease gets started, curcumin, the active ingredient of turmeric, is a potent anti-inflammatory and cancer preventative molecule that can help stop or reverse some of the steps that lead to heart disease. Curcumin is known to improve the lining of the blood vessels, which will help to regulate blood pressure and blood clotting. *Stomach Cancer and Ulcers Consuming curcumin can help to protect you from both stomach ulcers as well as stomach cancer. *Fights Against Chronic Disease and Premature Aging Since curcumin has been shown to have powerful antioxidant compounds, as well as being an anti-inflammatory agent, it only makes sense that it would fight against the development of chronic diseases that often start due to inflammation in the body. Antioxidants stop the premature aging process. *Prevents and Relieves Arthritis Pain In studies, curcumin has been shown to help prevent arthritis and to relieve joint pain for those who already have the disease.

This is due to the anti-inflammatory compounds in turmeric. *Fights Depression Curcumin has been shown to have some amazing benefits when it comes to fighting or reversing depression. * Protection from Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the world. Among some of the unique things about this disease are the chronic inflammation of the neurons and the formation of amyloid-B plaque. Curcumin helps the white blood cells in the body fight invading pathogens and can help the body eliminate the formation of these plaques. Curcumin is also known to be highly anti-inflammatory and can pass through the blood/ brain barrier, unlike many other substances. * Improves the Antioxidant Capacity of the Body In the benefits listed above, you will notice that all of them include the mention of antioxidants. Oxidative damage, in addition to inflammation, is thought to be one of the main underlying causes behind many diseases, as well as the ageing process.

This involves free radicals, which react to, and damage, organic substances such as proteins, fatty acids, and DNA. Once DNA is damaged, cancer is usually sure to follow. Antioxidants, then, become extremely important since they protect the body from free radicals and kill them. The curcumin in turmeric is one of the most powerful antioxidants in Mother Nature. However, as if this weren’t wonderful enough, curcumin actually boosts the activity of your body’s own antioxidant enzymes. Think of this as a one two punch, fighting back and breaking down free radicals. (Source: Natural Health News & Discoveries)

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Rev. Gloria Payne-Carter to be Honored St. Philip’s Episcopal Church will honor Rector, The Very Reverend Gloria E.E. Payne-Carter on her 10th Anniversary of Shared Ministry in September. The Right Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, a “Son of St. Philips,” Bishop of the Dioceses of North Carolina and (newly elected, June 27) The Very presiding Bishop Elect of the Episcopal Church, Reverend will be guest speaker at a Celebration Luncheon Payne-Carter following Mass on Saturday, September 19 at the Grapevine Banquet Hall, 333 Dick Road, Depew NY.

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Grace Community Ministries will have their 5th Annual Church in the Park Grace Community Ministries will have their 5th Annual Church in the Park, Sunday, August 16 at the Oasis Pavilion located at Hyde Park in Niagara Falls, NY. Sunday School will began at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship service at 11a.m. Fellowship will take place immediately following worship service.

The event is free. Please call 282-8434 for further details and to get tickets for the fellowship.

Friendship Baptist NEWS

*Friday, August 21, 7PM: 100th Anniversary Concert *Sunday, August 23, 9:45AM: 100th Anniversary Celebration Both events held at Friendship Baptist Church, 402 Clinton Street. All are welcome!

Free Bible School at Metropolitan UMC

The Metropolitan United Methodist Church located at 657 Best invites children, young adults and adults to join us for our free Vacation Bible School August 10 - August 14 from 5:30 8 p.m. A delicious meal will be served daily. For more information stop by the church or call (716) 891-5652.

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“Ladies on a Journey” to Host Luncheon, Fashion Show and Recognition Ceremony

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n Saturday, August 15, the women of “Ladies On A Journey” organization are hosting a luncheon, fashion show and special recognition ceremony at the Cold Spring Church in their Redeeming Life Center located at 107 Verplanck Street.

Some of the women that will be honored at the event are Legislator Betty Jean Grant, Ramona Overall, Jewel Culverhouse, Evangelist Arwillis Curry, Mother Rosalind Salter, Leslie Thomas and a host of members for their contributions to the community.

The luncheon’s guest speaker is Evangelist Edwina Gaskin of the Greater Emmanuel Temple.

“Ladies On A Journey” are a group of professional women from all different walks of life who come together to minister to the disenfranchised. The Ladies work in conjunction with homeless shelters and reentry programs by adopting residents and providing them with supportive services outside of those offered by their

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Ladies on a Jounrey awardees.

residential program. They do this on a volunteer basis and do not receive compensation for their services because this is their ministry.

The Ladies On A Journey’s goal is to provide one another with nurturing, unconditional love, guidance, affection, and support to it’s members, constituents and to all those they advocate for. It is their divine purpose to help the communities achieve self-actualization, by enhancing self-esteem selfawareness and over all greater self-development. By working together they give each other and their constituents the strength to encounter any

obstacle they may come upon on their ‘Journey”.

Anyone interested in becoming a member or receiving more information about “Ladies on a Journey” should contact Jewel Culverhouse, President of Ladies On A Journey at (716) 936-2930.

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blakely Sr. of Buffalo celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. They were married June 9, 1950 in Buffalo. He is a World War II veteran and retired from Bethlehem Steel.

Mrs. Blakely (Larusha) retired from private home health care. They have two children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Tiffany N. Wilhite

9-24-77 – 8-14-10 Missing your bright eyes and beautiful smile; my baby girl… You are forever in my heart, thoughts and memories. Rest in Peace. I’ll see you again.

Loving you always, Mom

BLESSED EID! Photos from the successful 2015 “Eid in the Park.”

A Sincere Thank You to All Those Who Supported This Year’s “Eid In The Park Event” !

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n the morning of July 17 thousands of people from the Muslim communities attended and celebrated at Front Park this year for the 7th annual Day of Eid Festival and Recognition for the End of Ramadan. Imam Ismail Ayyash of Masjid Al Eiman and Imam Fajri Ansari of Masjid Nu’Man gave the Eid address after the prayers this year to over 2,000.

The presence of Mayor Byron Brown and Majority Leader, Council Member David Rivera spotlighted the importance of citizen engagement and inspired more Muslim residents to get involved in their communities.

Both the Mayor and the councilmember acknowledged the growing community and its great importance in their speech, as evidenced by the huge gathering at the EID holiday event.

We would like to thank Mayor Brown, Majority Leader Councilman David Rivera and all other elected officials who were present, for attending the 7th annually Eid at the Park . We appreciate you for taking the time to participate. We would also like to thank the staff of the City’s Division of Parks and Recreation office for organizing Front Park for the last couple of years and which has been a welcoming space for the community since 2009.

Last but not least, a special thanks to our volunteer sponsors, Imams Council of Greater WNY, H.E.A.L-International, and all the Masjids and committees for making this event possible.

On Behalf of the all committees, we are proud of all that we have established and accomplished within last seven years for the unity of all and we look forward to another great year ahead!

Sincerely, Office of Community Service & Events Committee, Imam Fajri Ansari, Imam Ismail Ayyash, Imam Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Imam Yahye Omar and Abdirahman Farrah, MPA, BA

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“Buffalo Funk Fest 2015” Celebrating the Music and Life of Buffalo’s King of Punk Funk, Rick James

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he first “Buffalo Funk Fest” in honor of the King of Punk Funk, Buffalo’s own Rick James, took place on August 14, 2004 immediately after his funeral.

Blue Magic along with some of Buffalo’s best local bands that include The Old School B-Boys, Evolution, Delvin Payton &The Lyfe Band, The Unity Band and Delivered.

Thousands of fans converged on MLK Park and danced and sang the words to Rick’s songs along with the performers well into the night (including Rick’s beloved Stone City Band, Process and the Do Rags, Val Young, the Mary Jane Girls and a host of amazing local talent). It was nothing short of a love fest. It took organizers NICYO’s Joyce Nixon and her husband Jeff, former Council Member Brian Davis, then Legislator Demone Smith, only four days to put the extraaganza together.

“We were determined to do it right” said Joyce, director of NICYO. “The music was a way for everybody to heal… the musicians and the fans.”

And there was already talk, she said at the time, of turning it into an annual free event in Rick’s memory.

Live music, dancing, vendors and more, will highlight Buffalo’s best “Party in the Park.”

The NICYO Buffalo Funk Fest 2015 is presented by LPCiminelli and sponsored by Mayor Byron Brown, Council President Darius Pridgen, Council Member Rasheed Wyatt, Demone Smith, Erie County Legislature Barbara Miller-Williams, African American Cultural Center, Community Health Center, CAO, Continental School

of Beauty Culture, Carmen Sims, CASNY, Ron Walker MVP, Brian K. Lewis, WellCare, Camellia Foods, Ron Walker Music Video Production, Geneva’s Auto, Toni DuBois- Farmer’s Insurance, The Challenger and AM1400 Solid Gold Soul.

(Remembering Rick….On August 14, 2004 an estimated 6,000 people passed through St. John Baptist Church on Goodell Street to pay their last respects to Buffalo’s own Rick James. Outside the church the line stretched for several city blocks…and all day, throughout the community, people spoke his name and played his songs…)

Rick James February 1, 1948 - August 6, 2004 (aged 56)

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ON STAGE *A Nite of Blues: Tribute to BB King featuring “Buffalo’s Dynamite 3,” Jonny Soul, Sam (Lavee) Walker and Uncle Willie, Saturday, August 22, The Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway, 7-11 p.m. Tickets $15. Tickets can be purchased at the 600 Club, Ansar Card Service, The Groove Lounge or by calling 444-3264 or 9487902. *Keith Sweat & SWV in Concert September 25 at Kleinhan’s Music Hall.8188899 or 479-9911 for info.

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*The Spinners, August 19 @ 7:30 p.m., Erie County Fair, Hamburg, NYT. Ecfair. org (716) 649-3900. *En Vogue, Free Canalside Concert, Thursday, August 20. www.canalsidebuffalo. com *Chris Brown: One Hell of a Nite Tour, Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY, Wed., Aug 19, 7 PM featuring Chris Brown, Kid Ink, Omarion, Fetty Wap, Teyana Taylor

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Writer & Director Kameron Wood presented the film premier screening of “Son of a Preacher” and several other short films at the Main Street Gallery in June. “Son of a Preacher” is a story of a man who finds self-redemption after his father a local preacher has his own demise in the pulpit. This film takes place in Harlem, N.Y. and is Wood’s senior thesis film from SUNY Purchase College. He is a recent graduate from the Film Program. Other films include The Wake Up Film (2011-Buffalo, NY), The Fight for Ourselves, & A Conversation with Melvin Van Peebles.

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*Blackalicious, Sat. Aug. 29 The Waiting Room (Upstairs) 334 Delaware @ W. Tupper , 7 p.m., tickets $17 - $25. .

For more info www.waitingroombuffalo.com or call 853LIVE Keb’Mo’ @ Babeville, Asbury Hall, 8 p.m.,341 Delaware Ave @ Tupper, 8523835 Tickets @ tickets.com, Babeville Box Office, rust Belt Books or Terrapin Station; charge by phone 866777-8932.

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*The 1st Annual Fragrance Music Festival Sunday, August 16 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., at 328 Cambridge Avenue. (716) 253-1404.

Featuring Fragrance of YAH and her band Rishon Odel Northington on bass, Toney Rhodes on keys, Carl “Flute” Johnson on drums, and Ras Jomo Akono on percussion.

The line-up includes Lorenzo “Zo” Miller from Washington, DC and local artists Carlton Wilcox, Grace Lougen, Cortney Chyme, and Laura Aisha!

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AWARDED: Storyteller Mrs. Yvonne M. Harris receiveD the Eye On History Award on August 8 at the Merriweather Library. Known as “Big Momma Boo” she delights audiences both locally and nationally with her stories. She is a member of Tradition Keepers, Black Storytellers of Western New York and The National Association of Black Storytellers. She also performs with Daughters of Creative Sound.

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Back To School Basketball Showdown and School Supply Giveaway A Back-to-School Basketball Showdown will be held on Saturday, August 15 at ECC City Campus in the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, 21 Oak Street at noon. The Showdown, sponsored by the Fruitbelt Eastside Business and Leadership Academy, will feature top ballers – collegiate, pro and semipro – from the New York region. A free school supply giveaway will also be provided. Admission is $7 for adults. Children under 12 admitted free. Parental supervision is required for children under the age of 18.

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n August 13 at 7p.m. the students of the Buffalo State College Upward Bound Program will celebrate the conclusion of Upward Bound during a banquet in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Approximately 90 students from Lafayette, McKinley and East high schools enrolled in the federally funded Upward Bound Program, many of whom spent six weeks this summer living on the Buffalo State campus taking academic courses to help prepare them for the coming school year and their future.

Arthur O. Eve, former Deputy Speaker and New York assembly member, will be honored at the banquet as the 2015 recipient of the Hal D. Payne Educational Opportunity Lifetime Service Award. Eve, a Democrat, represented Buffalo from 1967–2002 and served as speaker from 1979–2002 — at the time the highest ranking African American in the New York State Legislature.

“We have created this lifetime service award to honor national, state and local leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to advancing educational opportunity and the important mission that Up-ward Bound seeks to accomplish every day,” said Don Patterson, Upward Bound director. “Arthur Eve created a legacy in helping first generation/low income students gain academic opportunities through numerous state and federal government-funded educational activities and programs. His outspoken advocacy for policies and funding to strengthen access programs, along with an unwavering belief in the potential of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds makes him a most worthy recipient of this award.”

In honoring Eve with an award for lifetime service, the program also pays tribute to Hal D. Payne, vice president for academic affairs, who has been a lifelong champion for education and opportunity and has helped countless students achieve success despite institutional and societal barriers, Patterson said.

Additionally, two students will be named recipients of the Hal D. Payne Scholarship: Olivia Williams, a graduate of Frederick Law Olmsted High School who will attend the Rochester Institute of Technology in the fall and Mohammed El-Amiin, a graduate of Hutchinson Technical High School who will attend Buffalo State in the fall.

About Upward Bound: One of eight federal TRIO Programs created for disadvantaged students, Buffalo State’s Upward Bound annually serves 90 ninth through 12th graders. Activities include a mix of tutoring, afterschool programming, and a sixweek summer residence at Buffalo State offering core academic subjects. Ninety percent of participants enroll in college after high school, including several at Buffalo State.

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Car Wash Fundraising Event for Buffalo Violent Crime Victims Back To Basics Youth Group In the spirit of ‘having compassion’ and ‘giving back to the community’, the Summer Youth Group at Back to Basics will be conducting a Car Wash Fund-Raising Event on Thursday, August 13, from 10am until 4pm at 1370 William Street. The Summer Youth Group will use all of the proceeds from this Car Wash fundraiser to give to families of violent crime victims here in Buffalo. Contact Randy Camp for any further questions at (716) 444-360

Muhammad School of Music students perform.

Muhammad School of Music to Perform at the Gateways Classical Music Festival The Gateways Music Festival returns to Rochester August 11-16 with free concerts at multiple venues.The Festival has become a tradition in Rochester, with performances every other year since 1995. The mission of the festival is to bring classical music to traditional and non-traditional audiences, and allow African-American musicians the opportunity to perform together, network and serve as role models for young people interested in pursuing a career in music. All performances are free and open to the public. Mr. Muhammad and the students of Muhammad School of Music will perform on Friday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Youth Showcase Event at Rochester City Hall.

OPEN LETTER TO THE FILLMORE LEROY COMMUNITY Dear Fillmore Leroy Community: The Buffalo News ran a story in their July 30, 2015 publication entitled ‘Family Dollar controversy takes new turn’. The news article is wrought with lies and misrepresentations.

The Fillmore Leroy Area Residents, Inc. (FLARE, Inc.) is a longstanding nonprofit organization located at 307 Leroy Avenue in the City of Buffalo and has been serving the surrounding community for more than 35 years. I said it at the Zoning Board meeting and I will say it again, “FLARE DID NOT receive $100,000 from the Family Dollar Corporation to support its proposal to build a new store at the corner of Amherst and Main Streets, nor has it been promised.”

Our conversation centered around Family Dollar being a good community partner and the resources and support they would bring to the community. They have committed to support: a) A neighborhood beautification project, the “Positive Images Project” which is designed to assist with the beautification of homes by in-kind donations of flowers, soil, mulch, grass seeds, fertilizer, and lawn ornaments or financial sponsorship donations. This Project is a collaboration of community businesses, developers, and elected officials that represent the Masten District. b) Partnering with FLARE to sponsor a farmer’s market in the community. c) Contributing to a minor home repair program. This project consists of minor home repairs for 100 homes in the Fillmore Leroy Target areas, such as repairing porch doors, paint, replacing broken windows, rebuilding wooden porch steps, hand railings, caulking windows and more -- meeting the needs of low to moderate income families and seniors that reside in the Fillmore Leroy area.

Reasons those opposed to the store gave to substantiate their opposition include: 1) The need for fresh wholesome food in the area. Until a market with fresh food is built residents can take advantage of the many farmers’ markets in the area such as the mobile markets at FLARE on Wednesday afternoons, the mobile market at Elim Christian Fellowship on Thursday afternoons, and at the Erie County Medical Center every Friday - all within walking distance in the surrounding neighborhoods. Also an excellent opportunity for a good walk for your health.

Upon further scrutiny of Fillmore Avenue, one would notice the numerous vacant lots and buildings; any one of which would be an ideal location for a supermarket. Let’s work together to make this a reality.

2) The need for a higher quality store. Family Dollar is a re-

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tailer. If you don’t care to shop there, you have that right. It would, however, be a brand new edifice, the first of many new stores and businesses bringing capital into what is sure to become a revitalized and vibrant community. To the best of our knowledge, until now no one else has interested in this vacant property.

Look and think outside of the box… And while you are heaping hot coals on FLARE’s head, consider that an election is coming up for a new Masten District Councilmember. Politics can be a nasty business. Like you, we want the best possible candidate to represent all of the homeowners and residents in the Masten District.

Additionally, the developers for the proposed Family Dollar store, Hutchinson Development, LLC, are based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Our illustrious Governor himself, Andrew Cuomo, strongly emphasized and encouraged the participation of out of state developers, contractors and businesses, with the promise of tax breaks. There is plenty of the ‘billion’ to go around.

We all want the same thing – to have our community thrive, grow and returned to its former beauty. We want this for us (our parents, our children and ourselves).

Your community servant, Wendy H. Anderson, Executive Director

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Dear Editor: I recently took part in a conference call with President Obama at the White House where he discussed the Iran Nuclear Arms Agreement. What an amazing, exciting and rare occurrence for the President of the United States to reach out to the citizenry for support for such an historic agreement. Thousands of activists from across the country were on line. President Obama’s tone was calm, conversational while at the same time conveying the seriousness of the situation. He spoke clearly and concisely about the contents of the agreement and did not fail to point out, the strengths, weaknesses as well as the consequences if Congress fails to approve the deal. He made a plea for all of our help , now. I am convinced, this agreement will prevent Iran Continued Page 11

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Receivership: Current Model Unrealistic and Unfair to the District and to the Students

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ormer New York State Commissioner, Dr. John King was famously charged with “building the plane while we’re flying it” in reference to the State Ed Department’s handling of the roll out of the new Common CORE Standards and the development of the Annual Professional Performance Review. The latter is the teacher/principal evaluation process, which is tied to student achievement as measured primarily by standardized tests.

In April this year, the State Education Department was handed another “build it as you fly it” project. Strongly pushed by Governor Cuomo, the passage of new legislation transformed education law to require the imposition of receivership on urban school districts with schools that are deemed “struggling” or “persistently struggling.” In June, the Education Department responded to this new law by proposing that the Board of Regents adopt regulations by “emergency action” to implement this law. Since that time, the Education Department and newly appointed Commissioner, MaryEllen Elia have moved decisively and quickly to require compliance with the new, in process, regulations. It should also be noted that the Department and the Regents have actively engaged stakeholders in providing feedback in the development of these regs although the input is advisory.

Across the State, 144 schools have been identified for receivership in this first phase. As a District that has been identified as having 5 persistently struggling schools and 20 struggling schools, Buffalo’s Superintendent has already been named as receiver for one year for the persistently strugBarbara Seals gling schools. The Superintendent will have two years as the receiver of Nevergold the struggling schools. And so what does this mean for the District, the Superintendent, the schools and most importantly, the students? Thus far, most of the local commentary and media support receivership. These reports would have us believe that this reform mechanism is a workable strategy that will produce successful school turnaround.

For the District, receivership will mean that 25, almost half of our schools will be in receivership under the authority of the Superintendent. He will have one year, with the group of persistently struggling schools or two years with the struggling schools to develop intervention plans and achieve “demonstrable progress”. The Superintendent will have authority to make decisions about these schools without seeking Board approval although State sanctioning and in some cases, permission will be required. In fact, the Superintendent can over-rule Board decisions regarding these schools. His authority extends to making changes in the school’s staffing, hours of operation, curricula programming, for example. While he will also have the ability to negotiate with the teachers’ and administrators’ unions, he can seek to over-ride contracts if necessary.

The caveat is that the Superintendent/receiver must achieve “demonstrable progress” for these schools. If he does not demonstrate progress in the allotted time, the Commissioner will appoint an outside receiver, who will have authority for three years.

What I’ve described is the simplistic over-view. Of course, the real implementation process for receivership is much more complicated and includes much more intrusion by the State. The reality is that the Superintendent receiver must adhere to procedures, requirements and timelines put in place by the State Education Department that are not at all simplistic. He cannot act unilaterally but has to negotiate and justify his actions; use data/needs assessments to support decisions and include “Community Engagement Teams” in the plans for each school under his jurisdiction.

And then there’s the requirement of “demonstrable progress.” Sounds like a “gotcha” phrase doesn’t it? At this time, the State is still refining and determining what will constitute “demonstrable progress” and how it will be measured. The clock is already ticking on the persistently struggling and struggling schools. If the Superintendent can’t show demonstrable progress in the 5 schools by the end of the next school year, these schools will be taken over by an independent receiver.

In my opinion, this model is unrealistic and unfair to the District and to the students. It’s designed to create confusion, uncertainty and inability to comply with requirements that are still in the developmental state. It may not be SED’s intention but it really does seem like the receivership plane is being built while the Districts are told to fly it.

To be honest, I am still learning and assessing this latest mandate for our District. It’s complex and as stated, it is still be constructed. I encourage readers, who are interested in learning more to go to the State Education Department’s website, EngageNY for more information. This will not be the last article on the subject and as I learn more, I will provide a more detailed analysis of this receivership model.

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Politicks, “PolyTRICKS,” and Disrespect Dear Editor: It seems like everybody is talking about the way a former elected official acted last Saturday at the Delavan/Grider Community Center during a community breakfast. It was hosted by Republican candidate for Erie County Family Court, Brenda Freedma. Ms. Freedma and her campaign committee got off to a good start. The food was delicious and everyone seemed to be in a good mood.

But the atmosphere turned ‘ugly’ after the candidates running for the Masten District were allowed to speak.

Two of the candidates were present, Sharon Belton-Cottman and Ulysees O. Wingo, and they were given an opportunity to talk about their campaign issues. Both candidates presented well and they each got recognition and polite applause from the people.

What happened after that is what a lot of people felt was very rude and unfair. Former Councilmember Demone Smith got up to speak in a publicly funded community center and publicly endorsed one of the candidates, Mr. Ulysees O. Wingo. Someone later told me that not only did he put the community center’s 501-C3 in jeopardy, he compromised his own employment at the federally funded BETC. Mr. Smith added insult to injury when he belittled Mrs. Belton-Cottman’s candidacy by stating that younger people (as if getting older is a liability) needed a chance to be elected. As a senior citizen who is still volunteering my time and donating my money to my community, I was outraged and personally insulted. Mr. Smith had no right to publicly embarrass Mrs. Cottman regarding her age or to question her ability to serve as the Masten District Councilmember.

He really carried on in a bad way. He said Mrs. Cottman was unable to get along with people. But that’s not true. I guess he was talking about her strong stand and advocacy for our children on the Buffalo Board of Education! It was unbelievable beause to most of us, Sharon Belton-Cottman has been that voice for our children on the board. When former Buffalo School Superintendent, Dr. Pam Brown and the other Black female Board members were being demonized and called names there was no outcry from then Councilmember Smith. He did not come to their defense. It was Sharon Belton-Cottman and the minority women school board members themselves, and a few other community residents who stood tall and demanded respect for all who serve our children.

The candidates are trying to be decent and stick to the issues.

In addition to owing Mrs. Belton-Cottman a public apology, Mr. Smith needs to apologize to this community, especially the voters of the Masten District (many of them senior citizens who were in the room) who put their trust and faith in him in all of his prior Masten District Councilmember elections .

-A Very Disappointed Senior Citizen Name Held Upon Request

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Tribute to Emile Latimer is a Great Idea Dear Editor, The desire to have a green and white sign posted on a local thoroughfare, possibly Elmwood Avenue, to honor Emile Latimer was recently brought to my attention.

It would be a great idea if interested parties formed a committee to move ahead to make the posting of a memorial street sign for public viewing a reality.

Family memories of Emile shall remain precious, dear, and musical. Peace, love and blessings.

-Gail Lyons-Hawkins

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Judge Says Mascia Using His Photo in Campaign Literature Without His Approval: Demands That They Stop Dear Editor: I have learned that Joe Mascia, candidate for the Fillmore District, is distributing literature with my photo on it, clearly in an effort to gain Black and community support.

I have not authorized the use of my photo in his campaign literature or for any other use. And I in no way endorse or support his candidacy. I demand that he immediately stop this charade!

-Judge James A.W. McLeod

Hau Hu Ching Ten The ego is a monkey catapulting through the jungle: Totally fascinated by the realm of the senses, It swings from one desire to the next, One conflict to the next, One self-centered idea to the next.

If you threaten it, it actually fears for its life.

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Let conflicts go.

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Helping Neighborhood Parents In Need: On Wednesday, July 15, The Young Parents Campus held their annual Baby Boutique giveaway at True Community Development Corporation. Close to 40 participants showed up to get items ranging from diapers to infant clothing and high chairs for people in need. All items were donated.To get involved with the Young Parents Campus or if you know a parent in need of help, please contact us at 716-895-7019.

Applications Being Accepted for Weatherization Program Ellicott District Community Development, Inc. (EDCD) is currently accepting applications for the City of Buffalo’s Weatherization Assistance Program for income eligible owneroccupants. Program funds, up to $5,000 per structure are available to weatherize homes for owner occupants who fall in the following categories: Elderly (household income 80% or less of HUD median income), Disabled (household income 80% or less of HUD median income), Families With Children (household income 80% or less of HUD median income) or Very Low Income Individuals or Families (household income 50% or less of HUD median income).

Applicants will be required to supply support documentation to verify eligibility for the program (including proof of ownership, income, household size and composition, status of the city/county taxes, water bill and user fees).

For more information, contact EDCD at 856-3262 Monday – Friday between the hours of 9a.m. and 4p.m.

thirteen others formed the first UNIA division outside Jamaica and began advancing ideas to promote social, political, and economic freedom for Blacks. *On August 17, 1918, publication of the widely distributed Negro World newspaper began. *By June 1919 the membership of the UNIA had grown to over three million. On October 14 of that same year, Marcus Garvey survived an assassination attempt. That same month, the International Convention of the UNIA was held. *With delegates from all over the world in attendance, over 25,000 people filled Madison Square Gardens on August 1 to hear Garvey speak. *On June 27, 1919, the Black Star Line of Delaware was incorporated by the members of the UNIA with Garvey as President. By September, it obtained its first ship. Much fanfare surrounded the inspection of the S.S. Yarmouth and its rechristening as the S.S. Frederick Douglass, on September 14, 1919.

Such a rapid accomplishment garnered attention from many. *November 1919 the Bureau of Investigation or BOI (after 1935, the Federal Bureau of Investigation) starts an investigation into the activities of Garvey and the UNIA. A charge of mail fraud was brought against Garvey. *Convinced that Blacks should have a permanent homeland in Africa, Garvey sought to develop Liberia. The Liberia program, launched in 1920, was intended to build colleges, universities, industrial plants, and railroads, as part of an industrial base from which to operate. The Liberia Project was abandoned in the mid-1920s after much opposition from European powers with interests in Liberia. *On June 23, 1923, Marcus Mosiah Garvey was sentenced to five years in prison, in what his supporters describe as a miscarriage of justice. He initially spent three months in the Tombs Jail awaiting approval of bail. While on bail, he continued to maintain his innocence, travel, speak and organize the UNIA. After numerous attempts at appeal were unsuccessful, he was taken into custody and began serving his sentence at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary on February 8, 1925.

Garvey’s sentence was eventually commuted by President Calvin Coolidge. Upon his release in November 1927, Marcus Garvey was deported via New Orleans to Jamaica, where a large crowd met him at Orrett’s Wharf in Kingston. A huge procession and band converged on UNIA headquarters.

Back in Jamaica in 1927, he continued his political activity.

In 1928, Garvey traveled to Geneva to present the Petition of the Negro Race, which outlined the

Garvey Day to Honor Pan-African Women in the Struggle The Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X Committee of Buffalo will host Marcus Garvey Day on Saturday, August 15 at the Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont Street, from 3 to 8 p.m.

A sidewalk parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Bailey and East Delavan. A rally begins at 3:30 at the Martha Mitchell Center. Marcus and Amy Jacque Garvey There will be free food and drinks in addition to workshops and a cultural show.

The theme of this year’s event is “Pan-African Women in the Struggle: Forever Free.” The focus will be on the women who made Garvey and all our people’s work possible. We will remember Amy Ashwood, Amy Jacque Garvey, and countless other women who contributed to the functioning and development of the UNIA. We will also discuss the role of women in the African struggle historically and in the current movement.

Since antiquity, African women have played important and leading roles in society.

For more information contact Uhuru Musa at (716) 3358962. worldwide abuse of Africans, to the League of Nations.

In September 1929, Marcus Mosiah Garvey founded the People’s Political Party (PPP), Jamaica’s first modern political party, which focused on workers’ rights, education and aid to the poor.

On June 10, 1940, Marcus Mosiah Garvey died after two strokes, putatively after reading a mistaken, and negative, obituary of himself in the Chicago Defender. Because of travel conditions during World War II, he was interred at Kensal Green Cemetery in

London.

In 1964, his remains were exhumed and taken to Jamaica. On November 15, 1964, the Government of Jamaica, having proclaimed him Jamaica’s first National Hero, ceremoniously re-interred him at a shrine in National Heroes Park.

This is where he was given Jamaica’s highest honor - The Order of National Hero.So today we refer to him as the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

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ported Fruit Belt citizens and the need for a residential parking permit for Fruit Belt residents.”

A press conference will follow with speakers Veronica Nichols, Sharon Everett, Steve Mackie, Larry Goins, and Sydney Brown on Friday, August 21 at 5 P.M. A turnout of approximately fifty residents and friends is expected.

To ensure that neighborhood residents will benefit from the economic growth BNMC development is expected to bring, The Fruit Belt/ McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force is also advocating for a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). Considerable public dollars are being used to enrich private interests while a residential community is being disrupted. A CBA is a fair and just response to development currently underway.

This protest rally represents the first of many public efforts by the Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force to generate support for a residential parking permit and Community Benefits Agreement.

A citizen’s organization founded in 2010 to protect neighborhood interests, the Fruit Belt/McCarley Gardens Housing Task Force educates and advocates for fair and just development for its community.

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The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is seeking an individual or agency to help with fundraising and development of properties along Michigan Ave Corridor.

Interested candidates or agencies should view the RFP on the commission’s website: michiganstreetbuffalo.org Responses due no later than 9:00 am Monday August 31.

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The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor is seeking an individual or agency to help with event planning, branding, and advertising.

Interested candidates or agencies should view the RFP on the commission’s website: michiganstreetbuffalo.org Responses due no later than 9:00 am Monday August 31.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority requests sealed proposals to provide all professional Architectural/Engineering Services necessary or incidental to provide site investigation, design services, preparation of plans and specifications and construction management services for the bidding and implementation of the following project: Architectural / Engineering Services to Specify Initial Repairs, Maintenance and Monitoring For Elevator and Chair Lifts @ Various Sites, BMHA Job #AE-15-06 The Request for Proposals may be obtained at the BMHA Capital Improvements Office located at 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Sealed proposals must be received by 3:00 PM, local time, on September 10, 2015, at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Perspective offerors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-submittal meeting. The presubmittal meeting will be held on September 1, 2015 @ 11:00 AM @ 320 Perry Street 14204.

The contract for professional services will only be awarded to a single professional firm; no joint ventures. The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all proposals submitted.Date: August 12, 2015

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Niagara County, (Buffalo) NY Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York provides high quality, nonjudgmental reproductive health care; promotes responsible and healthy sexuality; advocates for access to comprehensive health care; and supports those affected by sexual violence. In support of our vision, we are seeking a Community Trainer.

Job Duties The Community Trainer is responsible conducting and evaluating sexuality education programs for the agency and community groups, while maintaining all records and submitting reports as required. S/he will market PPCWNY programs by developing and maintaining community contacts.

The Community Trainer will work in conjunction with other staff members to develop, review, select and evaluate tools and materials which will enhance the education/training programming and the agency’s role as a community resource and training center.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Psychology, sociology or a related field; two years’ experience in sexuality-related education or training is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in youth development is preferred. Must be very organized and able to handle multiple priorities. Must be skilled in educational techniques, including group dynamics, comfort with and knowledgeable about sexuality. Collaborative and interpersonal skills are essential to perform effectively in various team environments. Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, must have a valid NYS driver’s license not in jeopardy of being revoked, and own vehicle. A commitment to providing services to a diverse range of clients and the goals of Planned Parenthood is essential.

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Tennis Anyone?

Buffalo’s entry in the USTA Men’s Adult 18-and-Over 3.0 Tennis League won the regional competition in Rochester last weekend and heads to White Plains for the sectionals Aug. 1416, where it will face teams from Metro New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Southern New York and Northern New York.

The Buffalo team consists of singles players Adam Miller and Griff Esslinger and the doubles teams of Terry McKelvey-Bill Olsen, Michael Badger-Chris Stohl and Rich Holstein-Keith Jones. The team is coached by Al Litto. If successful in White Plains, the Buffalo team would make its third appearance in the USTA National Championship, to be held this year at the Jim Rifkin Tennis Center in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 2-4.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Challenger Community News • August 12, 2015

Wednesday August 12 West Hertel Academy Community Meeting: 4-6 p.m., parent and community input on how to improve the school urgently needed! 816-4150 or 855-1522 for more information.

Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), public Access Channel 20.

2015

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle, Outreach Center.

Dinner free! Doris Gayles 885-6348.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH PRAYER: Please join us for Enough is Enough Prayer, Thursday, August 13 at 6 p.m. sharp at the corner of Brinkman and Doat. Let’s continue to come out and pray for our communities. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact George Johnson President of Buffalo United Front 716-818-3410.

Thursday August 13

Friday August 14

Saturday August 15

District Wide Meeting with Interim Superintendent Darren J. Brown about Persistently Struggling or Struggling Schools: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave.

Fundraiser for LaMone Gibson, Masten District Council Candidate: 6-9 p.m., Surrender Lounge 3148 Main Street.

Donation: $25 - friend, $50 supporter and $100 - sponsor.

27th Annual Taking It to The Streets Crusade, Rally, Festival: MLK Park; 11 a.m. –8 p.m. 891-4760 or 563-0684.

Buffalo Caribana Boat Ride: Miss Buffalo II, Downtown Buffalo; 6:15 p.m.; tickets $40; tickets & info: 381-5713, 895-4471 Facebook Buffalo Caribbean Islands.

27th Annual Taking It to The Streets Crusade, Rally, Festival: MLK Park; 11 a.m. –8 p.m. 891-4760 or 563-0684.

School Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash to Meet With Public: 6:15 p.m., Buffalo Academy for the visual and Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave; following public forum on “Receivership Information Session.”

Back To Basics Summer Youth “Violent Crime Victims” Car Wash Fundraiser: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 1370 William Street.

Sharon Cottman for Masten District Council Seat Fundaiser: 5:30-8:30 p.m., $25, New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave.

Movie Rama End Time Series: “The Battle of Armageddonn”,” 7 p.m., First Holy Temple, 703 Fillmore Avenue.

Info 896-3896 or firstholytemple@verizon.net Saturday August 15 A Back-to-School Basketball Showdown : 12 noon, ECC City Campus, Burt Flickinger Athletic Center, 21 Oak Street; free school supply give-away also provided. Admission $7 for adults. Children under 12 admitted free. Parental supervision is required for children under the age of 18.

Family Fun Day: Community Health Center of Niagara, 2715 Highland Avenue, Niagara Falls; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Free!

Marcus Garvey Day: Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont; 335-8962.

Sunday August 16

Monday August 17 Salsa in the Park with Salsa Sarah and Jerome Williams: 7- 9 p.m., The Rose Gardens at Delaware Park.

Afrikan Consciousness Workshop: 6-7:45 p.m. Merriweather Library Jefferson @ E. Utica; every Monday; public invited.

Tuesday August 18 “We Beat Drums Not Each Other”: 5-7 p.m., African rhythms, history, culture & community fun; free for youth; 715-3727.

Wednesday August 19 Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 a.m. (after midnight), public Access Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle, Outreach Center. Dinner free! 885-6348.

Thursday August 20

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VOTE?

CANDIDATES FORUM: 7 p.m., the Burchfield Penney Art Center, 1300 Elmwood Ave. featuring candidates on the Democratic Primary ballot for Common Council seats in the Fillmore and Masten districts; free and open to the public. (See Page 3 for more information.)

*SHARON COTTMAN: Sharon Cottman for Masten District Council Seat Fundraiser, Thursday, August 13, 5:308:30 p.m., Tickets $25, $50, or $100. New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave. *LAMONE GIBSON: Fundraiser for LaMone Gibson, Masten District Council Candidate, Friday August 14 6-9 p.m., Surrender Lounge 3148 Main Street. Donation: $25 - friend, $50 - supporter and $100 - sponsor. *SAMUEL A. HERBERT: Fundraiser to Help Elect Samuel A. Herbert, Fillmore District Council Member, Wednesday, August 26, 5:308 p.m., $20 per person, The Groove Lounge, 1210 Broadway.

Common Council Accepting Applications for Masten District Appointment Per Article 3 or the Charter of the City of Buffalo, specifically 3-6 “Vacancies in the Common Council,” the City Clerk’s will be accepting resumes for the appointment of Masten District Councilmember.

Interested applicants must be a qualified resident as so defined in Article 3 “Common Council” of the City Charter and must submit a current resume and a letter requesting appointment to the Masten District Council Member vacancy to the City Clerk’s Office, 1308 City Hall, Buffalo, New York 14202 by the close of business on August 27, 2015. Interviews will be held on September 11, 2015 at 1 p.m. in Common Council Chambers.

Please refer to the Buffalo City Charter, specifically Article 3 “Common Council” available in the City Clerk’s Office or at www. city-buffalo.com for further guidelines, qualifications and requirements regarding this vacancy.

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