Challenger Community News April 29, 2015

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Seeking a Peaceful Summer…

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The Baltimore Uprising: Broken Spines & Broken Windows… PG. 4

Rochester’s Oldest Black Church Honors Dr. Kenneth Q. James PG. 2

Minority Board Members Ask: WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? PG. 11

Aviation Pioneer, John M. Bailey, Jr. inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame PG. 3

“HOW I GOT OVER” OPENS AT ROBESON THEATRE PG. 9

Presenting: The Charter School Boys All Star Team! PG. 10

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015

“10 Years of Pastoral Service”

Rochester’s Oldest Black Church Honors Dr. Kenneth Q. James

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emorial AME Zion Church will honor their Pastor, Dr. Kenneth Q. James during a weeklong celebration commemorating ten years of Pastoral service. The week starts Monday, May 4th and concludes Friday, May 8th with a gala held at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.

Leading up to the gala, community members and church goers from all over the region will partake in a revival featuring preachers from near and far. Bishop T. Anthony Bronner from Rochester’s Elim Christian Fellowship Church will kick-off the celebration on Monday night.

Throughout the week a dozen of preachers from around the nation including the Gospel Music Workshop of America Board Member, Bishop Brian Moore will gather on Clarissa Street at 7 Pp.m. from Monday through Thursday to pay homage to Dr. James for a decade of service to the oldest Black church in Rochester.

Mayor Lovely A. Warren will present a proclamation to Dr. James for his services to a staple organization in the Rochester community. Dr.

Marvin McMickle, President of Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School will serve as the Master of Dr. Kenneth Q. James Ceremonies. BET’s Sunday Best Top 5 contestant Serena Young will perform a beautiful arrangement during the formal event.

Rashad Smith, Chairperson for the 10th Anniversary Celebration for Dr. James is overwhelmed with the amount of support received by individuals and organizations. “I’m humbled… so many people have volunteered their resources to make this week a memorable experience for a man who has made major contributions in ministry and education.”

For those who are not able to attend the gala on Friday, it is said that the Revival services throughout the week will be as much nourishment as the scrumptious meal and electrifying program provided at the gala dinner. Tickets for

the gala are on sale for $55 and are available for purchase until Thursday, May 7th at Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa Street in Rochester.

About Dr. Kenneth Q. James: One year after his appointment to Memorial AME Zion Church, Reverend Dr. Kenneth Q. James completed his Doctor of Ministry in 2006. Dr. James is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Preaching at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester and serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Clinton College in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

He also serves on the Advisory Board of Black Church Studies at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester. He is the author of The First Yes: Rediscovering the Integrity of the Call to Preach, Strength for the Journey, and A Principle Within: An Earnest Appeal to Persons of Reason for Methodism in the 21st Century, and most recently, Go-Crazy—Just Don’t Expect Me To Go With You. He has one son, Frank, two granddaughters, A’Jaya and A’Janae, and one grandson, Nehemiah Quinton.

Around Town *Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Alumnae Chapter 14th Annual Jazz Brunch, Sunday, May 3, 1-4 p.m., Hyatt Regency Rochester; $60 *Local Worship Artist Richmond Futch Jr. will present his 2015 art exhibit “For Such a Time as This” Saturday, May 9 from 1-8p.m. at the French Quarter, a New Orleans Cuisine Restaurant located at 130 Spring St. Rochester. For more information please contact Richmond Futch at 585729-9916 futch@rochester. rr.com *Dialogue on PovertyThurs., May 14, 7 pm. Screening of the Short Documentary Film: The Line. This event is hosted in partnership with the Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF).Following screening of the documentary, The Line, ACT Rochester’s Ann Johnson and Ed Doherty, authors of Rochester Poverty Report, will lead a dialogue on local realities and impact of poverty.

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015

AREA BRIEFS

Sandra Williams Bush

Williams-Bush to Address Annual Family History Dinner Meeting The 38th Annual Family History Dinner/Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Emerson School of Hospitality at 86 West Chippewa.

The presenter will be Mrs. Sandra Williams Bush. Her presentation is entitled “Ancestor Callings: Georgia and Mississippi Roots.” Her family names researched are: Williams, Washington, Barrett, Button, Carrington from Georgia and Brown, Stamps from Mississippi.

The William Wells Brown Awards for the support of preservation of African American History will be presented to Charles H. Campbell and the Buffalo African American Museum.

Tickets are $25. To make reservations contact Madeline O. Scott at 834-4982.

MAD DADS Anniversary Bike Ride Event MAD DADS will host its 25th Anniversary Bike Ride event Saturday May 2 starting at Woodlawn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The two-hour bike ride around the inner city of Buffalo is hosted by Professional Bike Rider Ed Parker in association with Go-Bike Buffalo and MAD DADS. Afterwards food and refreshments will be served at Woodlawn Park. Items needed: helmet, sweater/jacket,sunglasses/ sunscreen . For more information or application call 3424853 or 563-1834

100 Book Give Away Columnist Eva M. Doyle will host a 100 Book Give Away for students and parents on Thursday, May 7 at the Frank E. Merriweather Library located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The books are for all grade levels from elementary to high school. Mrs. Doyle will be joined by retired teacher Doris Gayles who will do a presentation on reading. In addition parents will receive a list of the most frequent sight words in the English language from the Dolch Sight Word list. Students must master these words in order to be successful in reading. The event is free and open to the public.

As a result of announcing this initiative a number of people have come forward with donations of money and books to support this effort. Mrs. Doyle would like to thank the following people for their help: JabrilShareef, James McCloud, Paul Buchanan, Mike Madigan, Marilyn Kragbe and Larry Quinn. For more info call 847-6010 or 507-5280.

Seeking a Peaceful Summer….

Buffalo SNUG Violence Prevention Initiative held a community rally for “Peace In The Streets” last Saturday in the parking lot of Signature’s Clothing store located on the corner of Walden and Bailey Ave. Buffalo SNUG Violence Prevention Initiative seeks to reverse trends in gun violence and gang activity in neighborhoods hardest hit by shooting and homicides.

Buffalo SNUG deploys Violence Interrupters and Outreach Workers into targeted neighborhoods within the 14215 and 14211 Zip Codes to defuse conflicts before they turn deadly and to stem retaliatory shootings. Buffalo SNUG has made significant strides in mediating conflicts in the community and plans on having numerous communities “Peace Rally’s” in various neighborhoods to ensure that everyone can enjoy and have a peaceful summer in the city of Buffalo.

Last Saturday’s rally scheduled various speakers and stakeholders from the community such as the Attorney General William Hochul, Senator Tim Kennedy, Mayor Byron Brown, Councilmember Richard Fontana, Councilmember Rasheed Wyatt, and Buffalo Peacemakers. Community residents that have lost a loved due to homicide were also on hand to share the pain of their story.

There was free food and music as well. PHOTO: Tashika Jones Images / Starlight Media

Aviation Pioneer, John M. Bailey, Jr. inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame

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xtraordinary Aviation pioneer, John M. Bailey, Jr. son of the late Elnora and John Bailey of Buffalo, New York was inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame on April

18.

Captain Bailey, who was raised in Buffalo, is a graduate of Hutch Tech High School and the University of Buffalo. He started flying planes in West Seneca.

Captain Steve Dickson S.V.P. – Flight Operations with Delta Airlines, presented Captain Bailey with his honor and Ambassador Andrew Young’s formidable remarks were shared during the event. The gala was attended by his sisters Ethel Smith, Captain Bailey Barbara Truesdale, Sandra Robinson and Candace Bailey.

Captain Bailey entered the USAF in 1970 during his active duty tour he flew worldwide and combat missions. Among his numerous decorations and honors, he is the recipient of the USAF Air Medal for Meritorious Service and The Distinguished Flying Cross for actions during the Vietnam War. He also provided support for the U.S. President’s flight schedule from Andrews AFB. Upon completing his military service, Captain Bailey flew for Delta Air Lines and left an indelible mark. He was the First African American to fly the MD-88 and the Boeing 767-400ER. Other aircrafts that he flew during his tenure with Delta Air Lines include the B727-200, DC-9-30, B767-200, B767-300, B767-300ER, B757. He also worked as the Delta Project Pilot for the Diverse Recruitment of Women and Minority Pilots.

Captain Bailey retired from Delta Air Lines in November of 2003 after 30-plus years and turned his attention to aiding, avia-

tion career-oriented young adults, through Delta Air Lines and Tuskegee Airmen supported programs.

These programs include: * Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) * ACE Camp – Summer camps to introduce young adults to aviation. * Dream Flight- Delta Air Lines provides Captain Bailey a 757 to fly approximately 150 students to aviation related venues (USAF Museums, NASA, Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, etc.) * Flight Line - Creates, Organizes and Finances the OBAP Flight Line in 2001 which provides 15 hours of free flight instruction to 10 students selected from the OBAP Delta ACE Camps. * Dream Jamboree- Member of the Mayor’s Task Force on Education, aids in developing the Atlanta Dream Jamboree. This event incorporates over 200 exhibitors and provides some 7,000 students information on colleges, universities, corporations, and organizations. * Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. - Assures the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen is passed on to the newest generation, via both history and hands-on-activities Congratulations John well deserved. You have made your family very proud!!!

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Mr. Moody W. Pugh, Jr.

Erie County Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams invites the community to celebrate the dedication of the JFK Community Center gymnasium in honor of Mr. Moody W. Pugh, Jr. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9 at 11a.m. at the JFK Community Center, 114 Hickory Street. Community members are encouraged to document their experiences with Mr. Pugh, Jr. If you would like to share your experience, please contact the District 1 Office at 716-842-0490.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

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he Scottsboro Boys were nine AfricanAmerican teenagers accused in Alabama of raping two White American women on a train in 1931. The landmark set of legal cases from this incident dealt with racism and the right to a fair trial. The cases included a lynch mob before the suspects had been indicted, a frameup, all-White juries, rushed trials, and disruptive mobs. It is frequently cited as an example of the barbarous treatment of Blacks and overall miscarriage of justice in the United States legal system.

The case began on March 25, 1931, when a number ofWhite and Black youths were riding on a freight train, traveling to see if they could find work. A fight broke out between a group of Black and White hobos, and the Whites were thrown off the train.

They reported the incident to a stationmaster, who wired ahead for officials to stop the train at a town called Paint Rock. Dozens of armed men rounded up nine Black youths and took them to jail. They were about to be charged with assault when two White women, dressed in boys clothing, were discovered hiding on the train. Although there was no evidence connecting the youth to the women, the nine youths were charged with raping the women. The women -who had had sexual relations with some of the White men thrown off the train and fearing prosecution for their sexual activity with the White men -- agreed to testify against the Black youths. The trial was held in the town of Scottsboro, Alabama. The all-white Continued Page 10

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Perspective

Baltimore Uprising: Broken Spines and Broken Windows…

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reddie Gray recently became the nation’s latest symbol of police brutality.

Amid the anger there is still the question of how Gray died. His voice box was crushed and his spinal cord severed before he went into a coma and died, according to his family. It’s clear from the video that’s been released that there was something wrong with Gray as he was being put into the police van. He was screaming in apparent pain and his legs appeared to be limp.

There has been a focus on the fact that he was not in a seat belt during the transport, even though his arms and legs were shackled, leading some to conclude that his injuries occurred when he was bounced around while the van was moving. Police Commissioner Batts said there were no excuses for the fact that Gray was not buckled into the transport van. Since his legs already appeared to be limp, others are wondering if perhaps the police injured him during the arrest.

Gray later died from the severed spine a week after he was arrested.

Rev. Jamal Bryant, pastor of The Empowerment Temple, ended Gray’s eulogy with a “No Justice, No Peace” chant but he spent the rest of the day on Monday urging calm among protesters, asking many to just go home.

He said the frustration of the community, and nation, goes beyond Gray.

“What you have to look at is not Freddie Gray in isolation but look at what the young people have seen for the last 36 months,” he said, referring to Eric Garner, Tamir Rice and other Black men who died during encounters with police.

Riots rocked Baltimore after Monday’s funeral into the night.

Rev. Bryant, as did other spokespersons on Tuesday, had high praise for many of the gang leaders whom they said had actually come together and working for peace – even while it was being reported they they planned on killing police officers.

Rev. Bryant said he did not know where those reports came from. He said he saw first hand the anger and frustration of the youth – many of them just high school children – and he said that Loretetta Lynch, the newly sworn in US Attorney General – the first Black woman to hold that position - had “an incredible task in front of her.”

“We are pleading with Loretta Lynch to make (the issue of ) African American inequality the priority…” he said.

Activist DeRay McKesson, who’s received accolades for his work in Ferguson, during an interview Tuesday with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, who wanted him to outright condemn the violence in Baltimore the night before. But McKesson also demanded acknowledgement of the violence from authorities that precipitated the riot.

McKesson pointed out that the protests had been peaceful until last night, but Blitzer listed the injuries and damage incurred over the past 24 hours. “There’s no excuse for that kind of violence, right?” Blitzer asked.

“There’s no excuse for the seven people that the Baltimore Police Department has killed in the last year either, right?” McKesson countered.

“We’re not making comparison, obviously,” Blitzer said. “I just want to hear you say there should be peaceful protests, not violent protests, in the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King?”

“You are making a comparison,” McKesson said. “You are suggesting this idea that broken windows are worse than broken spines, right?…Freddie Gray will never be back. Those windows will.”

-Beyond BaltimoreThe events in Baltimore today are part of a long tradition of urban uprisings in the U.S. Some social scientists, like the late Harlan Hahn , have been researching Back urban uprisings in great detail since the 1960s. Yet, when urban uprisings occur every few years, this major research and the deep historical background it assesses are regularly ignored or forgotten—not surprisingly, of course, given that the mainstream media and most political institutions are controlled by elite White men with no interest in remedying the underlying conditions that create so-called “urban riots.”

Police malpractice – usually police brutality – like the many cases in Baltimore – of various kinds often has been the precipitating event for black rebellions, now for seven decades. White police officers have historically played, and still play, a major role in the violent repression of black Americans, especially those who seek to protest racism.

Police brutality and other malpractice targeting African Americans remain a major problem across the United States. In one nationwide poll, nearly 80 percent of the Black respondents said that in most cities the police did not treat Black residents as fairly as White residents.

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Health Matters

Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK – COUNTY OF ERIE INDEX# 809581/14 FILED: 02/19/2015 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. The Basis of Venue is that the Subject of the Action is situated in Erie County. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/B/M CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC, S/B/M TO CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, against Daniel F. Novak, Esq., as Temporary Administrator for the Estate of George Carter, his respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, ELIZABETH LAWSON AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE CARTER, KATHLEEN CARTER AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE CARTER, BENEFICIAL NEW YORK, INC., CITY COURT OF BUFFALO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NA, LVNV FUNDING LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE REALTY CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION & FINANCE, SAM CARTER, DIANE FUNDERBURK, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEYS FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOU CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND

BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not serviced with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may appear within (60) days of service thereof and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT: THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is the foreclosure of a Mortgage, dated June 9, 1997, executed by, George Carter, as mortgagor, to M&T Mortgage Corporation, as mortgagee, to secure the sum of $49,500.00, which mortgage was duly recorded in The Erie County Clerk’s Office on June 9, 1997, in Book 12746 at Page 1058. An Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in The Erie County Clerk’s Office on November 25, 1997, in Book 12765 at Page 4309, covering, premises known as 419 Madison Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. (Section 111.42, Block 2 and Lot 54.1). The relief sought within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt described above. To the above named Defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Shirley Troutman, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, filed along with the supporting papers in the office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on 02/19/2015. This is an action to foreclose on a mortgage. ALL that tract or parcel of land, situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, Section 111.42, Block 2 and Lot 54.1. Said premises known as 419 Madison Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. By reason of the default in the payment of the monthly installment of principal and interest, among other things, as hereinafter set forth, Plaintiff, the holder and owner of the aforementioned note and mortgage, or their agents have elected and hereby accelerate the mortgage and declare the entire mortgage indebtedness immediately due and payable. The following amounts are now due and owing on said mortgage, no part of any of which has been paid although duly demanded: By reason of the foregoing, there is now due and owing from the Mortgagor to plaintiff the principal sum of $28,411.59 plus interest at the rate of 7.500% per annum that has accrued prior to this action as of February 1, 2013 and late charges. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER YOUR RECEIPT HEREOF THAT THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, IS DISPUTED, THE DEBTOR JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU AND A COPY OF SUCH VERIFICATION OR JUDGMENT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU BY THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR. IF APPLICABLE, UPON YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST, WITHIN SAID THIRTY (30) DAY PERIOD, THE HEREIN DEBT COLLECTOR WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT, YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNDERLYING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO PLAINTIFF/CREDITOR AND THIS NOTICE/DISCLOSURE IS FOR COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained

by New York state Banking Department at 1-877-Bank-NYS or visit the Department’s website at www. banking.state.ny.us FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. Section 1303 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving the copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you may lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING AN ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Stiene & Associates, P.C., Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 187 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743 201300413

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THE HEALING VALUE OF PINEAPPLE

Recognizing National Minority Cancer Awareness Week

10 Reasons to Eat Pineapple or Add Pineapple to Your Water Daily *1. Fights inflammation: Bromelain is an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties.

Bromelain helps the body get rid of toxins by fighting off inflammation which impacts all the tissues and organs in the body. Regular consumption of pineapple can help to treat mild forms of arthritis and sports injuries by reducing inflammation and pain. *2. Helps with weight loss: Due to the fiber contained in pineapple, it takes more time to digest, thus causing a prolonged feeling of satiety.

Drinking pineapple water in the morning prevents sugar and fat cravings. Thiamine helps boost your body metabolism by converting carbohydrates into energy. *3. Flushes parasites from liver and intestines: Pineapples contain an enzyme bromelain, that is anti-parisitic. A couple sources state that a three day pineapple fast will kill tape worms.

4. Regulates the thyroid; Pineapples contain iodine and bromelain that are effective in improving various autoimmune

Sammy Barnes is a fighter — and not just for himself.

In November 2011 he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called multiple myeloma, just six months after losing his ex-wife — who was also the mother of his three children — to cancer. He decided to fight back against the disease, enlisting the help of his kids to create Multiple Myeloma Fighters, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and Sammy Barnes helping support the search for a cure.

“I’d like people to know that there’s someone out there fighting for them,” Barnes said. “I want to take my group to each community in Buffalo and spread the word about multiple myeloma.”

As a member of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) Minority Patient Action Team, whose members consists of predominantly African-American and Hispanic/Latino patients at RPCI, he offers advice, feedback, and insight based on his own experiences to help enhance programs and services for his fellow patients.

Barnes is currently dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy, including dizzy spells that make it difficult to be active and travel. “It’s hard to attend events in the condition I’m in,” he said. “I have my good days and my bad days, and on my good days I try to get around and do whatever I can.”

Research underway at RPCI aims to extend and improve the lives of patients like Barnes. Kelvin Lee, MD, Chair of the Department of Immunology and Co-Leader of the Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Program, focuses his work on the immunology and biology of multiple myeloma. The ultimate goal: to develop vaccines that can harness the patient’s own immune system to destroy cancer cells.

Barnes’ goal: that more people begin talking to their doctors to learn what their risk factors for cancer might be. For information about risk factors for cancer and RPCI’s early-detection programs for people at high risk, call 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877275-7724) or visit www.roswellpark.org.

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FAITH BASED

Macedonia Baptist to Host 3-Day “Revival Experience” Macedonia Baptist Church, 237 E. North St., invites the community to join them for a 3-day Revival Experience Wednesday, May 6 to Friday May 8 at 7 p.m. nightly at the church. The Guest Evangelist will be Burnice Green of Rochester, N.Y. Rev. Herman Alston Jr. is the Host Pastor. Sermon Themes: Wednesday “Spiritual Warfare”; Thursday “More than Conquerors”; and Friday, “They That Wait on the Lord.”

Refreshments will be served Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. and Friday after the Revival. Bring your testimony!

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Greater Refuge Temple “Women of God on the Move” The Greater Refuge Temple’s Women’s Ministry will present “Women of God on the Move with No Limits” on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m., Samuel’s Grande Manor, 8740 Main Street.

Adults, $25; children ages 6-12 $15; children 5 and under free.

Tables of 10 $250.

Spring Revival !

The Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Annual Spring Revival is being held now through April 30 nightly at 7p.m. at the church, 790 Humboldt Parkway. Reverend John T. Hilliard is Pastor. The evangelist will be the Rev. Dr. James C. Blackburn Jr., Pastor of the Greater Hope Baptist Church.

Pre-Mothers Day Dinner Dance A Pre-Mother’s Day Dinner Dance given by the Ways and Means Committee for Men and Women’s Day of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, will be held on Friday, May 8 at the Grapevine Restaurant (formerly Hearthstone Manor), 333 Dick Road, Depew from 7 to 11 p.m. Donation is $50. For tickets contact Ms. Corrie at 892-3396 or Mr. Steve at 833-2594. Happy Mother’s Day!

GOD IS GOOD!

FAITH & FAMILY

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HEALING BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE continued

disorders; thus, effective in easing symptoms associated with thyroiditis.

5.Balances electrolytes: Pineapple contain potassium which helps make our body a lot stronger and maintain the proper balance of electrolytes in your body preventing cramps or other injuries.

6. Gets rid of heavy metals and toxins: Pineapple is loaded with fiber, beneficial enzymes and a host of antioxidants that help to detox your body from heavy metals and toxins.

7. Works as a digestive aid.: Bromelain in pineapple helps the body digest proteins more efficiently.

8. Strengthens gums and helps whiten and preserve teeth: Research found that the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover, according to Dr. Frawley. Bromelain also helps break up plaque effectively.

9. Improves vision: Pineapple contains beta-carotene and vitamin A that good for eyesight.

10. Protects from cancer.: Research published in the journal Planta Medica found that bromelain was superior to the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorauracil in treating cancer in an animal study.

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GOSPEL PREACHING The Elements of Gospel Preaching

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reat preaching integrates the various concerns of the gospel, which can be short-handed by use of four concepts. The gospel engages. The gospel instructs. The gospel convicts.

The gospel inspires. Gospel preaching is integrative preaching as it brings together each of these elements into a comprehensive whole. When we integrate the gospel through the instrument of Scripture, such that our preaching is fully engaging, instructive, convicting and inspiring we will find that our preaching is evangelistic and that it is expository every time, no matter what our audience and no matter what our MIN. GREGORY J. text.

BRICE How then is the gospel expressed through these four elemental concerns and how can we reflect this gospel through our preaching?

The Gospel Engages: There is a sense that attraction and engagement might somehow be beneath the aims of gospel preaching. In fact, these things are core to it. The gospel is by its nature, attractive. Good News always is. The sense that this is ‘news’ is to notice that the gospel intends communication to an audience primed for its reception. All public communicators recognize the need to gather listeners. What is often poorly appreciated is the gospel’s natural affinity for the task. The gospel is Good News. It is the announcement of the in-breaking of God’s Kingdom made accessible through the provision of Jesus Christ at the cross. It is good and it is news, and as news it speaks to the needs of listeners who are lost without Christ and who require a message of deliverance. In that sense, the listener matters. The gospel speaks to people. It addresses human need and offers hope to listeners who are otherwise without it. It is as such an answer to the listener’s question and a direction response to the listeners’ need in life. If we can see the listener through gospel eyes, we will love them. They will recognize our love and be attracted by it.

The Gospel Instructs: The gospel is a body of knowledge. The gospel captures a course of thought that defines the destiny and deliverance of all of humankind. It is a precise line of thought that must be understood and appropriated for its result to be achieved. Romans 10:10 says that it is as we believe with our heart and confess with our mouth, that we are saved. Belief requires intellectual substance, which forms the content of our mental affirmation. Confession requires articulation, which in turn requires understanding. In short, one cannot appropriate the gospel without instruction as to its nature. To preach the gospel is to… speak truthfully and informatively, delineating the intellectual intent of the Word of God. Listeners must grow to appreciate the requirement of God’s holiness, the consequence of pride, and the opportunity of salvation.

Minister Brice is Associate Minister at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 178 E. Ferry St., where Rev. Chorrethers M. Jenkins II is Pastor.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ujima’s 36th Anniversary Production Season Continues With “In The Red And Brown Water”

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jima’s 36th Anniversary Production Season continues with “In The Red And Brown Water” by Tarell Alvin M c C r a n e y.

Directed by the renowned Lorna Hill, the play will be performed on stage at TheaterLoft, 545 Elmwood Avenue May 1 – May 24.

How far will Oya go to make a mark in the world? Fast, beautiful Oya is a young runner with enormous promise, forced to choose between her Image from the 2012 Los Angeles producailing mother and tion which was hailed as “Sensational” by her own dreams. This LA Times Theatre Critic intoxicating story charts a young girl’s thrust into womanhood and her subsequent fall into the murky waters of life.

Tarell Alvin McCraney is a playwright and actor best known for his Brother/Sister Plays trilogy, each written with the ability to stand on its own.

Showtimes: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. • Sundays at 6 p.m.

• $25 general admission • $20 seniors • $15 students. For reservations call the Box Office at 716-281-0092. Subscriptions & Group rates call Administration 716-281-0093 or ujimacoinc@ mac.com • www.ujimacoinc.org Online Tickets Available at: www.brownpapertickets.com

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ON STAGE *THE WHISPERS, Friday, May 1, two shows, | 7 p.m. & 10 p.m. Show, The Tralf, Ticketmaster.com / Wal-Mart / Tralf Box Office 716.852.2860 / Tralf.com / Doris Records. * “Ain’t She Brave” By Erika D. Gault & Ntare Ali Gault, Friday & Saturday May 1 & 2 @ 8p.m.; Sunday, May 3 @ 6 p.m. Johnston Theatre @ the Elmwood Franklin School, 100 New Amsterdam Ave., Tickets $20 general, $15 student & seniors; $25 @ door at Doris Records, both Record Theatre locations, or purchase on line at www.njoziensemble.com; Call (716-553-9491 for group rates and more info. *The Temptations, Thursday, April 30, 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2 @ 9 p.m. tickets start at $25; ; Chubby Checkers, May 5, 6, 7 @ 3 p.m. Tickets $30 ; Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls Canada; at the box office all Ticketmaster locations or online at www. ticketmaster.ca

Alemaedae Theatre Presents “F. B. E. (Family Before Everything),” written

by Phil Davis Sr. and Taura “Chyna” Stephens, directed

by Willie Judson; stars Willie Judson, John Stover Jr, Alphonso Walker Jr, Leora Owens, Ebony Pace, Mary Stone, Ayanna Williams and Terence “T-Brown” Brown; on stage at 1412 Main St. Sunday, April 12 thru Tuesday, April 28. Shows are Sunday at 4pm; Mondays & Tuesdays at 730pm. Advance Tickets are $15. $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at Doris Records 286 E Ferry Ave and online at www.atpgalaxy.com.

Call 716.602.6253 for reservations and information.” *Whats’ Going On The Music of Marvin Gaye Presented Live… TWO SHOWS - 7PM & 10PM The Tralf Music Hall Tickets Available at Ticketmaster.com / Tralf Box Office

*Doo Wop Legends Tour featuring The Vandellas, Lenny Welch& Shades of Blue, Riviera Theatre, Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30 p.m.; 67 Webster St. N. Tonawanda, 692-2413.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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NJOZI to Present Special Performance of “Ain’t She Brave” Njozi Ensemble Company will present a special presentation of Ain’t She Brave at the Johnston Theatre located in the Elmwood Franklin School, 104 New Amsterdam Ave., Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 at 6 p.m.

Through poetry, music, stories, and memories the talented actresses recount in fascinating detail Black women’s continuous bravery despite their many tragedies and triumphs in America.

The Ain’t She Brave cast includes Erika D. Gault, Annette Daniels Taylor, Danica Riddick, and Tashani Wiggins and is directed by Ntare Ali Gault. Tickets are available at Doris Records, 286 East Ferry St., Record Theatre, 1800 Main St., Record Theatre, 3500 Main St., and Elim Christian Fellowship Resource Center, 70 Chalmers Ave. For more information call (716) 553-9491 or go to www.njoziensemble.com.

Ghanaian-born Artist George Afedzi Hughes Opens Exhibit

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Paintings and installations entitled ‘Collisions [amp]’ by Ghanaian-born artist George Afedzi Hughes, will open on Friday May 1st to May 30, at Indigo Gallery, 47 Allen Street. The artist reception will be from 6-9pm on May 1st. George is currently an Art Professor at The University at Buffalo. He received his BA (in Painting 1989) and an MA (Art Ed 1992) at The College of Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. Later he studied at Bowling Green State University for his MFA (Painting 2001). His work has been shown internationally in museums and galleries in Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Germany, England, Denmark, The Netherlands, China, Portugal, and The United States.

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From left:Thomas Smith, Charles Everhart, Bessie Patterson, Annette Christian, Helen Porter, Beverly Crowell

“How I Got Over”

Left to right: Mary Ross, Juanita Simmons, Rosetta Swain, Tonya Myles-Day

Gospel Play Opens at The Paul Robeson Theatre

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he Paul Robeson Theatre closes its 2014-2015 season with a foot stomping, hand clapping inspirational gospel musical HOW I GOT OVER. Paulette D. Harris Artistic Director of the Paul Robeson Theatre has written and directed a cast of some of Buffalo’s dominant gospel singers – Annette L. Christian, Beverly Crowell, Tonya Myles-Day, Charles Everhart, and Juanita Simmons, with special appearances by Bessie Patterson, Helen Porter, Rosetta Swain, and Mary Ross all under the Musical Direction of Frazier Tom Smith.

This production is a joyous celebration of life with beloved oldies but goody musical selections. It contains the trials and tribulations the artists went through as they tried to stay the course throughout their Christian journey.

The Show runs May 1 – May 24, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. followed by an Audience Talk Back. General admission is $25 and $22 for seniors and students with a valid I.D.; discounts for veterans, coupons and group rates are available.

Come join us for our 19th Annual Mother’s Day Dinner Theatre event on Sunday May 10 with dinner at 4 p.m. and the show “How I Got Over” at 6 p.m.

Come spend a joyous time celebrating, praising with these wonderful gospel artist for a spiritual uplifting good time.

For tickets, group reservations and Mother’s Day Dinner for HOW I GOT OVER call 716884-2013 or email africancultural350@gmail.com for more information. Learn more about the African American Cultural Center online at www.aaccbuffalo.org and www.facebook.com/aaccbuffalo

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1st Black Speaker of the New York State Assembly is Featured Guest Speaker at Grassroots 20th Annual Awards Dinner Carl Heastie, the Democratic lawmaker from the Bronx who made history earlier this year when he became the first Black Speaker of the New York State Assembly, will be the featured guest speaker at Grassroots Organization’s 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Avenue. New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker of Brooklyn will deliver the keynote address at the formal-semi-formal affair.

This year’s outstanding honorees include:* William Ruiz, West End Communications Outstanding Business Award *Hebert L. Bellamy Sr. Outstanding Community Organization Award * George Johnson Buffalo United Front, Outstanding Community Award * Azariah Cunningham, Rising Star Award *CAO, Kenny Simmons, Charles Perkins/Margaret Strasner Award * Demone Speaker Heastie Smith, Council Majority leader Cora P. Maloney Award *Blake Mack MVP - Petitioner of the Year Award. Tickets are $55. For information contact 794-1115 or grassrootsbuffalo@gmail.com

Presenting: The WNY Charter School

Boys All Star Team!

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istorically in Buffalo the Buffalo News publishes an annual article highlighting the AllWNY team , mainly focusing on public and private schools.

This academic year, Charter School athletics are on the rise! In Western New York, across Charter High Schools male basketball players are working diligently on and off the court to have the opportunity to represent themselves and their Charter School in the Charter School Boys All Star Team. Players are nominated by their head coaches based on sportsmanship, performance, and overall character. Out of the many nominees, only a few select players completed this elite team including an MVP. A few points of interest: *Charter teams compete against Buffalo public and private school and are often victorious *Within the selection process there is a 2st team, 2nd team, honorable mention, MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, sportsmanship, and coach of the year . The awards were presented as follows: Player of the Year: Fred Searles, 12, Global Concepts Sportsmanship Award: Nick Moylan, 12, Global Concepts Offensive Player of the Year: Tyrin Lott, 9, Health Sciences Defensive Player of the Year: Shaundez Davis, 12, Oracle Co-Coaches of the Year: Darren Kresge, Tapestry, Brandon Woods, Global Concepts Honorable Mention: 1st Team: 2nd Team: David Harris, BASCS JaQuoine Fogan, 11, TapTyrin Lott, 9, Health Sciences Shaundez Davis, 12, Oracle estry DaQaun Owens, 12, Tapestry Shakur Bridges, 10, Oracle Kam Rashada, 11, Health Kenny White, 11, Oracle Dwight Dilbert, 10, Global Sciences Damon Glenn, 12, Maritime Concepts Nazir Flood, 12, Health Jordan Maxey, 12, Tapestry Amarri Funderburk, 11, Health Sciences Sciences Go Charter All Stars!!

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS continued

jury convicted the nine, and all but the youngest, who was 12 years old, were sentenced to death.

The announcement of the verdict and sentences brought a roar of protest in the North. The Communist Party USA took charge of the case and carried out a two-fold battle -- in the courts and on the streets. In 1932 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the convictions (Powell v. Alabama) on the grounds that the defendants had not received adequate legal counsel in a capital case. The state of Alabama then retried one of the accused, Haywood Patterson, and once again convicted him.

But the trial judge, James Horton, set aside the verdict on the grounds that he did not believe the defendant committed the crime. That decision caused him to be defeated in the next election. The state then retried Clarence Norris to see if the Supreme Court would again intervene. Norris was sentenced to death, but in 1935 decision the U.S. Supreme Court (Norris v. Alabama) overturned this conviction, ruling that the state had excluded Blacks from juries.

Alabama again tried and convicted Haywood Patterson, this time sentencing him to 75 years in prison. Further trials of the rest of the defendants resulted in more reconvictions and appeals until, after persistent pressure both Northern and Southern groups, Alabama freed the four youngest defendants (who had already served six years in jail) and later paroled all but Patterson. Patterson escaped in 1948 and fled to Michigan, where, three years later, he was convicted of manslaughter and died in prison. The last known surviving member of the group, Clarence Norris, fled to the North after his parole in 1946 and was granted a full pardon by the Governor of Alabama in 1976.

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Minority Board Members-Ask Where is the Outrage?

“Just Take Our Guidance!”

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ast July, shortly after the new Board majority took office, they issued a Vision Statement that outlined “their” direction for the School District.

They developed this plan without the knowledge, let alone input of the minority members of the Board, parents or other community stakeholders. They quickly followed this publication with the appointment of an Interim Superintendent. They recruited, interviewed and effectively hired Mr. Donald Ogilvie, again without the knowledge, involvement or consensus of the four minority Board members or engagement of parents and the community. When the minority Board members vociferously opposed this illegal action, we were variously depicted as “whiners”, players of the “race card”, “sore losers” and more. The community “leaders” were all too happy to ignore this ethical and legal Barbara Seals breach in favor of touting the wise choice the Majority had made in the selection of an experienced, knowledgeable, loc Nevergold al educational leader.

Ironically, Interim Superintendent Ogilvie turned out to be his own man and while moving some pieces of their agenda, he did not embrace the entire program nor move as quickly as he was ordered. In fact, to his credit Mr. Ogilvie recognized the serious problems facing the District and tried to establish a plan that addressed many of these concerns. Branded a “traitor” and a “liar”, who did not keep his promises, Mr. Ogilvie has been pushed relentlessly to perform or get out of the way. He has chosen the latter. He has tenured his resignation for July 1st, which brings us to another crossroad and another opportunity for the Majority to act collaboratively with minority members to serve the best interests of our 34,000 students.

It appears, however, that they will act unilaterally once again, with a sense of self-righteousness certitude about the correctness of their decision. They use the mantra, “urgency” to claim that the selection of a Superintendent has to take place with all due speed, when in fact, the urgency is to place another handpicked individual in the position who will do what Mr. Ogilvie wouldn’t – THEIR BIDDING. An internal candidate has already been named – Emerson Principal James Weimer, Jr., a twenty-year employee of the District. According to his own resume, it’s fair to say that Mr. Weimer has never been outside the halls of Emerson. Following Dr. Brown, it’s hard to see how Mr. Weimer’s knowledge as an “insider” trumps the extensive experience and credentials of our previous Superintendent or Mr. Ogilvie’s, for that matter. But this is a subject that requires a full column. I am waiting for any additional information regarding Mr. Weimer’s goals, objectives for the District and his transition plan as the potential incoming Superintendent. Rumor has it that he’s already selecting his own team for City Hall and determining how he wants to spend the budget.

If Mr. Weimer is appointed, and all indications are that he will be, the question is, how will all members of the Board and the community be engaged in this process? Last Wednesday, at the Board’s Executive Affairs committee meeting that very question was posed by parents and community stakeholders. Mr. Paladino, as only he and Mr. McCarthy attended this meeting, answered that he had no intention of asking for public input or planned to listen even if someone tried to offer any. He also told the Board’s minority that we should “just take our guidance” in this matter. Presumably we’d be better off if we just shut up and went along with the Majority. Mr. Paladino has obviously decided to use a gentler, kinder form of bullying and intimidation. The meaning, however, is the same. The Majority doesn’t plan to include us in the Superintendent selection and could care less about what we have to say.

Once again, they are proceeding with a process that is unethical, hypocritical, unprofessional and discriminatory. They are subverting the democratic process and violating their oath as public officials to uphold the laws of the State of New York. They have purposely disenfranchised a minority group of African American females and by extension, the constituents they were elected to represent.

Their actions are not only morally reprehensible but they have abdicated their fiduciary responsibility by creating plans for this District without full disclosure or understanding of the impact these will have on the education of the District’s 34,000 students. They have demonstrated that their allegiance is not to our students or the District but to their own narrow, un-informed view of educational “reform”. Our children are the victims of this self-serving oligarchy. This biased Majority has lost the moral high ground – not that they ever had it – and their legitimacy. They should not be allowed to continue to operate with impunity. And no, Mr. Paladino, we will not “just take your guidance”!

What is This Really About? If This Is Not About The Children, You Better Look Again!

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or the second time, the majority board members will appoint a new superintendent for the Buffalo Public Schools without an official board search, without any scrutiny of the hand-picked candidates by the entire nine-member board, and without the input of the community’s stakeholders. All scrutiny of the candidates’ capacity, intent, ability, experience, vision or plan to serve our children has been willfully denied!

Here are some relevant questions you might ponder: 1.Who died and left them in charge?

2. Where is the outrage for the assassination of the democratic process and parental rights?

3.How is it tolerable to disenfranchise a wide portion of the community (Central, East, and Ferry districts) in a process of selecting a new superintendent?

4.If the adults in this community have no power, how will our parents, clergy, teachers, elected official be able to speak influTheresa A. Harris ence into the lives of our children?

5.Is this an exertion to deny our children and community that TIGG which their children and communities enjoy to self-determination and a sound education?

Last evening, Sunday, April 26th, the board president sent the following content in an email to the board members.

I know this approach is not what is usually followed in districts, but as many of you have observed on many occasions, we have incredible talent in the district and many pockets of excellence. Most importantly our students and parents have a sense of urgency, an urgency that cannot be met with a national search.

Recently I have spent time with him [hand-picked candidate] and explored his thinking about how to lead the district, who he would see as key people becoming part of the leadership team, how to assemble the new team and integrate them with existing staff and most importantly how to focus like a laser on the day to day instruction that takes place in every building that is the critical ingredient advancing student performance.”

This exhortation is similar to the sophistication of the recent grand jury decisions.

The superintendent’s job is to execute a vision and plan as defined by the community’s stakeholders not by the five majority members in a back room. This decision by the majority follows a long trend of disregard of our community. This abuse of power is malicious, capricious and arbitrary.

What is at stake here?

The minds and lives of our children are at stake here! This is not about choosing sides on charter versus traditional public schools. No, the stakes are much higher.

This is not about a reform agenda because there is no community input, vision or plan. This is not about collaboration; it is about division in our community!

What will we do about it?

Without input and no forewarning of the process, the community should be justifiably shocked and outraged. This is also about who will educate our children, what will be taught, and for what purposes their education is intended. Let’s us not judge each other but come together for our children; our future! It is clear the responsibility of this handpicked superintendent will be to execute the board majority’s agenda.

Whether, as a community, we choose to exert our responsibility for our children or not, on all measures, we will be held accountable for the results!

(Dr. Theresa A. Harris-Tigg, Assistant Professor SUNY Buffalo State is the Vice President of Student Achievement, Buffalo Board of Education . She is also the Board’s East District Representative)

U.N.I.A. to Host The Liberty Ball The U.N.I.A. Buffalo Division #433 will host The Liberty Ball, “Honoring Our Ancestors” on Saturday, May 9 from 6-10 p.m. at the Delavan Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Avenue. Donation is $10. Vendors are welcome.

The event will feature a walk down historical memory lane in Buffalo; focusing on little known facts and some key African American contributions. There will be guest speakers, youth performances, the unveiling of a 10-Point Plan for the future of Black Buffalo and WNY; a UNIA Little League Scholarship Fund and an African Centered Education Council.

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School Board “Ruffianism”

Dear Editor: On observation of the Buffalo School Board meetings and public statements by the majority Board members, it seems that they're projecting an overt form of ruffianism, since they lack any educational expertise. This approach, which is devoid of professionalism in an educational crisis situation, reeks of a Neanderthal mentality. Hopefully, the community can rescue our school district from this destructive element that has seeped into our educational system.

-Roy St. Clair

Gentrification

By Definition...

Dear Editor: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, gives, in part, the following definition of Gentrification : “Gentrification is any facet of urban renewal that inevitably leads to displacement of the occupying demographic. This is a common and widespread controversial topic and term in urban planning. It refers to shifts in an urban community lifestyle and an increasing share of wealthier residents and/or businesses and increasing property values.”

In a community undergoing gentrification, the average income increases. Poorer pregentrification residents who are unable to pay increased rents or property taxes find it necessary to leave.

Ferry Street Project fits the mold. The gentrification dye is being cast as we speak...targeting the historical richness of the east side is the drawing card.It’s just a matter of time..

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Registration Now Open for next ECC Pre-Collegiate Studies Session TAO TE CHING 66All streams flow to the sea Because it is lower than they are.

Humility gives it its power.

If you want to govern the people, You must place yourself below them.

If you want to lead the people, You must learn how to follow them.

The Master is above the people, And no one feels oppressed.

She goes ahead of the people, And no one feels manipulated.

The whole world is grateful to her.

Because she competes with no one, No one can compete with her -43-

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That which has no substance Enters where there is no space.

This shows the value of nonaction Teaching without words, Performing without actions: That is the Master’s way.

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Erie Community College’s “Pathways to Success” Pre-Collegiate Studies program will start its summer session Monday, June 1, 2015, and registration is now open for those looking to enroll.ECC’s Pre-Collegiate Studies program provides free 10-week, non-credit instruction for adults who are planning to start college, but aren’t ready academically or need to improve their math and reading skills before taking the ECC placement test. In addition to college reading, writing and mathematics sessions, the program also includes individual assistance with financial aid, career exploration and the ECC application process.

Courses will be offered at convenient times at all three ECC campuses, located in Williamsville, Buffalo and Orchard Park. In addition, classes will be offered at the Ken-Ton Community Education Center, located at 3200 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore; and New Hope/Harvest House, located at 175 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo. Most classes meet for three hours, two days per week for 10 weeks.

To qualify, students must be at least 17 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalency. For more information, call (716) 851-1243.

LEGAL SUMMONS Index No. 810685/2014 D/O/F: September 17, 2014 Premises Address: 34 LANG AVE BUFFALO, NY 14215 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, -againstCRAIG JENKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; JERRY JENKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; LONNIE JENKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; PATRICIA JENKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; PERRY JENKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; WILLIE F. JENKINS JR. AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR.; JOHN DOE 1 THROUGH 50; JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE F. JENKINS SR. WHO WAS BORN ON APRIL 15, 1930 AND DIED ON AUGUST 4, 2012, A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY OF ERIE, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF; SAEED ALSAID; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; LVNV FUNDING LLC A/P/O CREDIT ONE BANK NA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NIAGARA FRONTIER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES O/B/O VICKI FAUL; ''JOHN DOES'' AND ''JANE DOES'', SAID NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS, PARTIES INTENDED BEING POSSIBLE TENANTS OR OCCUPANTS OF PREMISES AND CORPORATIONS, OTHER ENTITIES OR PERSONS WHO HAVE, CLAIM, OR MAY CLAIM, A LIEN AGAINST, OR OTHER INTEREST IN, THE PREMISES, Defendant(s), TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

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

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

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

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

The following notice is intended only for those defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The amount of the Debt: $113,987.84 consisting of principal balance of $81,250.40 plus interest of $24,958.10, escrow/impound shortages or credits of $4,145.70, late charges of $322.22; Broker’s Price Opinion, inspection and miscellaneous charges of $2,252.00; Surrogates Search $21.73; attorney fee $500.00 and title search $537.69. Because of interest and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive the check, in which event we will inform you.

The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC. Unless you dispute the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, within thirty (30) days after receipt hereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. If you notify Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. in writing within thirty (30) days after your receipt hereof that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, we will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of any judgment against you representing the debt and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to you by Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. Upon your written request within 30 days after receipt of this notice, Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C. will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor.

Note: Your time to respond to the summons and complaint differs from your time to dispute the validity of the debt or to request the name and address of the original creditor. Although you have as few as 20 days to respond to the summons and complaint, depending on the manner of service, you still have 30 days from receipt of this summons to dispute the validity of the debt and to request the name and address of the original creditor.

TO THE DEFENDANTS, except: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law suit is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: September 15, 2014 Shanna J. Black, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Main Office 51 E Bethpage Road Plainview, NY 11803 516-741-2585 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state.ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015 COUNTY OF ERIE 95 FRANKLIN STREET DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUFFALO, NEW YORK

County of Erie, New York RFP RELEASE The Erie County Department of Social Services is seeking proposals from qualified not-for-profit agencies to provide Subsidized Employment Services. The following RFP can be found at http://www.erie.gov: RFP # 1515VF: Subsidized Employment Services A complete copy of the RFP package can also be obtained by contacting Carrie Godfrey, ECDSS, at 716-858-6086, or via Carrie.Godfrey@erie.gov.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the ECDSS contact person listed on the specific RFP. Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Social Services, 95 Franklin Street, Room 856, Buffalo, New York 14202, by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on June 6, 2015.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Al Dirschberger, PhD., Commissioner of Social Services

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SUMMONS INDEX NO. 810090/2014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE Date Filed: 9/3/2014 Plaintiff designates Erie County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, -against- Acea M. Mosey, Erie County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Deborah A. Scott, Gerard Scott, as Heir to the Estate of Deborah A. Scott, Buffalo Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation, Evans National Leasing, Inc., Dean Tybor a/k/a Licensed Dependable Construction, Inc., Erie County Department of Social Services, Asset Acceptance LLC aao Sprint/PCS, Ebonee Rice, United States of America, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10", the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the person or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint,, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclosure a Mortgage to secure $127,700.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie on April 27, 2000 in 12879, Page 5409, covering premises known as 297 Pratt Street, Buffalo, NY 14204. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: Bay Shore, New York: September 3, 2014 By: Todd Falasco Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-068477-F00

Arts Services Seeks Proposals for Outer Harbor Programming Arts Services Initiative of Western New York, Inc., on behalf of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, is seeking proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations and similarly qualified groups or individuals with specific expertise in events and programming to provide entertainment, educational, recreational and related experiences at various sites along the Outer Harbor in Buffalo, between May 23 and September 7, 2015.

The deadline for proposals is May 4 at noon.

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EMPLOYMENT BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Please check out our website at:

http://www.buffalolib.org/content/employment-opportunities/job-postings

Lecturer Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Lecturer for the Dietetics and Nutrition Department.

Required Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field by June 1, 2015.

- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing.

- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical dietetics practice in acute care to include enteral, parenteral and intensive care medical nutrition therapy.

- Knowledge of food service and personnel management.

- Ability to communicate effectively for the required job function.

Preferred Qualifications: - Doctorate degree.

- Demonstrated proficiency in a management position.

- College teaching experience.

- Clinical preceptor experience.

- Evidence of scholarly/creative activities.

Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences.

BID

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid

4477 - K-9 MILITARY WORKING DOG VETERINARY SERVICES 4479 - SPECIFICATIONS PRINTING SERVICE 4480 - NEW POLICE PURSUIT SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES Download Bids from www. nfta.com

MANAGER, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

I t Pays to A D V E RT I SE !

BID COUNTY OF ERIE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS For Buffalo Niagara Convention Center 2014 Boiler Stack & Fire Protection Backflow Preventer Replacement Sealed bids for Mechanical Work for the above project will be received by the County’s Commissioner of Public Works in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202 until 10:30 AM local time on May 14, 2015, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

MBE/WBE requirements may apply to this project. Additional information must be found at: www.erie.gov/dpw

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF BUFFALO OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPSALS 201 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY The City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning (OSP) is soliciting proposals for a mixed use development project that includes a significant residential element, with a preference for condominiums, commercial element, with a preference for a full line grocery store and structured public parking. The property is currently used as a surface parking lot, zoned DO, site encompassing approximately 107,936 square feet (2.54 acres).Title to the property is currently held by the City of Buffalo.

Proposals are due no later than Wednesday July 1, 2015at 4:00pm. Proposals should include all information specified in the Request for Proposal which is available in the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, 920 City Hall , Buffalo, NY 14202. The proposal package is also available on the City of Buffalo’s website at: http://city-buffalo.com/Home/City Departments/RealEstate/

Job Number 065-15-N Please visit www.nfta.com to view complete job description and employment application. To apply: Send NFTA employment application, resume and cover letter specifying the job number 065-15-N to: Human Resources, 181 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 Application Deadline: May 4, 2015 The NFTA is an EOE.

CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY 404 Edison Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215 Giving parents a choice and children a chance.

A new Kindergarten through Grade 6 Charter School on the east side of Buffalo (one block off Eggert Road)

Opening August 2015 with Grades K, 1 and 2 Looking for exceptional talent to become part of a team that conspires to ensure children’s success.

HIRING ALL POSITIONS Instructional Classroom Teachers (6) Teacher Assistants (6) Special Education Teacher ESL Teacher Music Teacher Art Teacher Physical Education Teacher Literacy Coach Librarian / Media Specialist

Administrative Director of Operations Administrative Assistant / Receptionist School Nurse (part-time) Go to www.charterschoolofinquiry.org to learn more about the Charter School of Inquiry and to see all job descriptions and instructions for applying.

For questions, email CharterSchoolOfInquiry@gmail.com or call (716) 866-3876.

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015

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“Living In the Community: Changes & Continuing Challenges” conference: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., UB Harriman Hall 105 South Campus; abmarcum@buffalo.edu Khametic Ascendants: 9-10 a.m. & 12:30 am (after midnight), public Access Channel 20.

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wednesday and Thursday 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle in the Durham Outreach Center.

Dinner is free! Doris Gayles 885-6348.

Health and Healing Circle: 2-4 pm 70 Harvard Place; for info: myhealthyadvantage@yahoo.com or call 218-0373 Regular Board Meeting 5:30pm at BAVOA 450 Masten Ave (corner of east ferry)

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Thursday April 30 Spring Fling Wobble-A-Thon for the Re-Election of Betty Jean Grant: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore; $25 donation. 602-5877.

CASH Financial Literacy Workshop for Adults & Kids: “Internet Safety” 5 p.m. West Side Community Services, 161 Vermont St.; 884-6616 for info.

“Living In the Community: Changes & Continuing Challenges” Conference (continued): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., UB Harriman Hall 105 South Campus; abmarcum@buffalo.edu Friday May 1 Artspace Buffalo Gallery Exhibition: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., 1219 Main St. Saturday May 2 Grassroots 20th Annual Awards Dinner: New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore Ave.; 6-10 pm.; semi-formal; $55; For info & tickets 7941115 or grassrootsbuffalo@gmail.com MAD DADS 25th Anniversary Bike Ride Event: Woodlawn Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info & application call 342-4853 or 563-1834.

Mother’s Day Extravaganza: 6 p.m., Lucaradelli’s Banquets, 1830 Abbott Rd., Lackawanna; fashion show, live entertainment, buffet, dancing featuring Saxophonist Will Holton; 228-9448.

Spring Bling Bazaar Ladies Only Event: Community Heath Center, 34 Benwood Ave., 11 a.m. VIP Hour $10; noon-5 p.m. general admission $5; jewelry, scents, books, guest speakers, entertainment & more; Sis. Nisaa for tickets and vending (716) 308-8041.

TEAM (“Together Everyone Achieves More”)Parent Assembly: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts, 450 Masten Ave.; free transportation childcare, breakfast & lunch; 816-3170 or view buffaloschool.org South Park High to Celebrate 100th Anniversary: Adams mark Hotel, tickets $75; more info www.gosparks.org, sphaa@aol.com, or 816-4828.

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015

In celebration of...

Mother’s Day

County Legislator BETTY JEAN GRANT and WE ARE WOMEN WARRIORS will host the

1st Annual Community Moms’ Awards Ceremony Honorees: Denise Chapman-Acosta - Creative Arts Karima Amin - Restorative Justice Agnes Bain - Cultural Empowerment Paulette Chatmon - Youth Empowerment Eva Doyle - American History Justine Harris - Law Enforcement Ina Jovita Ferguson - Community Organizer Florence Johnson - Public Education Charlene Miller - Community Block Clubs These nine outstanding moms have been selected in their fields of expertise and they will receive a beautiful plaque as well as certificates from other elected officials. The awardees will be given up to 10 minutes each, to address the audience on any subject of their choosing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 5:00 to 7:45 P.M. Frank Merriweather Library 1324 Jefferson Ave. (at E. Utica St.)

The Mistress of Ceremony is Karla Thomas, and guest performers will be Blackpearle76 & Latrice Simone Green (spoken words) and Daughters of Creative Sound ( an African Drums Ensemble).

This event is free and the general public is invited to attend as we recognize, honor and celebrate these community moms!

Refreshments served following program

90 YEARS YOUNG!

A gala surprise 90th Birthday celebration in honor of Mrs. Idella Counts was fit for the beautiful and graceful queen that she is! Organized by her daughters Cynthia Wilson of Buffalo, Patricia Shanklin of Palmsdale, California and son Joe Scott of Los Angeles, the event was held April 19 at the Holiday Inn downtown Buffalo. Among the highlights was a proclamation from Masten District Counilmember Demone Smith and entertainment by the Old School B-Boys. Congratulations Mrs. Counts!

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Challenger Community News • April 29, 2015