Challenger Community News October 7, 2021

VOICES: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REPUBLICAN AND “REPUBLICRAT” WALTON BASHERS

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NBA Great Cliff Robinson Remembered GYC 2021 Trailblazer Awardees Announced Page 3

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The Last of the Black Rock Fathers Makes His Transition Page 10

Buffalo’s Own Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jazz Master Passes Page 8

Filmmaker Addison Henderson Making Moves!

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New Indoor Training Facility at Rochester Sports Complex Page 2

Bethel Welcomes Pastor Thomas Page 6

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Bennett High Grad Named MacArthur Fellow Page 3

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Update: Texans Suffer Defeat “Deep in the Heart” of Buffalo!”

By George Radney & Kevin Cheeks he Buffalo Bills are a playoff contending team gearing up for the next two tough

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City Cuts Ribbon on New Indoor Training Facility at the Rochester Community Sports Complex

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ayor Lovely A. Warren was joined recently by City Council President Loretta Scott and Rochester Area Community Foundation CEO Jennifer Leonard to cut a ribbon celebrating the grand opening of the “R-Training Center,” a new training facility adjacent to the Rochester Community Sports Complex stadium at 460 Oak St. “This project represents a win for equity,” said Mayor Warren. “For far too long, the youth of our city lacked the opportunities, access and facilities to train for, and get better at sports, as compared to their suburban counterparts. Today, we begin transforming the quality of life and the future of our young people for the better.”

The R-Training Center is the first indoor training center of its kind within Rochester city limits serving Rochester’s student athletes. The project included the creation of a modern, indoor sports training facility that can facilitate both turf and court sports.

road games at Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans on Sunday Night Football and Monday night football respectively. The next two weeks will tell a lot about how much the Bills have improved over last season. I like the move of benching Cordy Ford for Spencer Brown moving to tackle position and Daryl Williams to Guard spot. This gives Bills a bigger offensive line suited especially for the running game. Their pass protection will improve once given the live game reps needed for them to become a cohesive unit. Devin Singletary had 14 carries for 79 yards and would have more if not benched for fumbling the ball twice. That’s one thing Head Coach Sean McDermott won’t stand for is fumbling the ball or dropped passes will not be tolerated.

The Bills schedule is in their favor this season with several games against weaker opponents including the Jets (2), Jaguars, Falcons, and Dolphins.

Yeah, I know, Patriots are looking weaker and weaker. What could Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick been thinking by going with rookie QB Mac Jones over Cam Newton? Cam would have given his offense and team a better chance to win. I think Belichick outcoached himself by thinking he could win consistently with Jones over Newton.

The Bills defense played well allowing 97 yards while forcing 5 turnovers. Bills Safety Jaquan Johnson making his first career start filling in for Jordan Poyer, had an interception. Bills defense is loaded with young talent at most positions. Once again Mario Addison was invisible and did not register on the defensive SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS! stat sheet. Jerry Hughes did OCTOBER 8 On Stage Blacc Zac, Trip Star, Big register a tackle and both are good locker room guys In Rochester at the Hommie G. Main Street Armory 900 Tickets in Rochester at His for the Bills talented unit.

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October 9 Gangsta’s Pain The indoor turf is split into two distinct training areas and Tour Featuring Money can be used for football, baseball, lacrosse, and soccer trainBagg Yo and perforNew courts. training ing. The court area features basketball mances from Big 30, training equipment was installed in both areas. The building features a batting tunnel, a running track, an exercise room with state-of-the-art equipment, a weight room and a visual training classroom. The building also features new accessible restrooms, fire safety upgrades, Miriam Rivera new rooftop HVAC and new Farmers Insurance lighting.

The new construction for the indoor training facility was made possible by a $460,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, which completed the overall funding of $2.35 million for the project.

Oct. 3 to 9 Fire Prevention Week October 3-9 is Fire Safety Week in Rochester. This year's theme is “Learn the Sounds and Signs of Fire Safety.” City residents can call 311 to request a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm from the Rochester Fire Department.

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Sasha Eloi-Evans Named Deputy Chief Diversity Officer Sasha Eloi-Evans has been named deputy chief diversity officer for the University of Rochester.

In her role, Eloi-Evans will oversee initiatives and provide consultation on efforts within academic departments and educational programs that uphold the University’s commitment to being an equitable, diverse, and inclusive institution.

“Our students enjoy Dr. Eloi-Evans’s courageous leadership and authenticity,” says Ramírez Fernández, the University’s VP for Equity and Inclusion and chief diversity officer. I appreciate her ability to show up truthfully, speak honestly, ” EloiEvans began her role on October 1.

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NBA Great, Buffalo’s Own Cliff Robinson, Remembered

AREA BRIEFS Senate Confirms Trini Ross As US Attorney For Western District Of New York First African-American Female To Serve In The Position.

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rini Ross has been confirmed by the Senate as the new US Attorney for Western District of New York.

Ms. Ross, who has 23 years as a prosecutor, Ms. Ross received her J.D., cum laude, from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law in 1992, her M.A. from Rutgers University in 1990, and her B.A. in Sociology from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1988.

Trini Ross The Western New York native was nominated by President Joe Biden earlier this year. She will be the first African American female to serve in the position.

Walton Campaign “Day of Action” to Feature Former State Senator Nina Turner Former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner will be joining a day of action rally hosted by the Working Families Party in support of India Walton at MLK Park Saturday October 9 at 2pm.

Other confirmed guests include WFP Executive Director Maurice Mitchell, State Sen. Jabari Brisport, State AM Jon Rivera, Zephyr Teachout, Rochester Councilmember Mary Lupien, Incoming Rochester Councilmembers Kim Smith and Stanley Martin, Incoming NYC Councilmember Sha-

October 2 Proclaimed Pastor Tim Newkirk Day. Cliff Robinson Day October 3

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ormer Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Cliff Robinson died last August at the age of 53 after a yearlong battle with lymphoma.

Buffalo born and raised, Robinson, who was a star at Riverside High School, went on to become known as an NBA player that played 18 years in the League. He scored more points than some of the NBA’s 50 greatest players including Magic Johnson, Isaiah Thom- 2021 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS: Among those receiving 2021 as, Kevin McHale and Scot- Trailblazer Awards presented during the two-Day Cliff Robinson tie Pippen. He currently ranks Remembrance event were: Cedric Holloway/Omega Mentors, 54th on the NBA ”All-Time” Pastor James Giles, Michael Wright (aka DJ Slick Mike), Stevie scoring list.

Johnson, Howard Johnson, and Marsha McWilson. Pictured from Last weekend Oct. 2 and 3 left to right: Dewitt Lee, Michael King, Michael Wright (aka DJ Slick an event was held to remem- Mike), Stevie Johnson,Legislator Howard Johnson, Pastor Tim ber the beloved athlete at Newkirk, and renowned vocalist Marsha McWilson. Street Legacy the Johnnie B. Wiley Athletic Photos by Darvin Adams Sports Pavilion on Jefferson Avenue. It was sponsored by Pastor Tim Newkirk and GYC Ministries . On Saturday Mayor Brown presented Pastor Newkirk with a proclamation declaring October 2 Pastor Newkirk Day in the City of Buffalo. He also received a proclamation from Erie County Legislators Howard Johnson and April Baskin. Common Council Darius Pridgen, on behalf of the entire Council, also honored Pastor Newkirk for his achievements and work in the community.

In addition, the mayor proclaimed Sunday October 3 Cliff Robinson Day in the City of Buffalo.

-Beyond BasketballCliff Robinson's greatness extended far beyond the basketball court. A statement released by his family after his passing in 2020 read in part: “In this day, where the call for social justice and reform are being demanded loud and Continued Page 10

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City’s Playstreets Program Mayor Byron W. Brown urges Buffalo youth to join in the fun and activity of the Fall 2021 PlayStreets program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays through December 2. “ The Buffalo Police Athletic League team offers free and fun experience that engages youth in a variety of physical fitness and nutrition activities, and every child receives a free fitness equipment kit to inspire them to stay healthy, active and fit,” Brown said.

This week’s session is taking place Thursday, October 7, from 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m FARM-TO-FORK FALL FUNDRAISER

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, PhD, a graduate of Bennett High School and currently a professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University, has been named a 2021 MacArthur Fellow. Regarded as one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for intellectual and artistic achievement the award, commonly known as the “genius grant,” carries a $625,000 stipend, paid in quarterly installments over five years with no strings attached on how Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, PhD recipients can spend the money.

She is the daughter of Dr. Henry Louis Taylor Jr PhD, Director of the Center for Urban Studies at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning; Keeanga-Yamatta is the daughter of Dr. Dr. Henry Louis Taylor Jr PhD, Director of the Center for Urban Studies at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning.

A historian and writer, she is author of Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership, a semi-finalist for a National Book Award for nonfiction and a 2020 finalist for the Pulitzer in History. Taylor’s book From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation, won the Lannan Cultural Freedom Award for an Especially Notable Book in 2016. She is also editor of How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective, which won the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ nonfiction in 2018. She is a contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker. Her essays have been published in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Paris Review, and Jacobin, among other media outlets.

Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad, the most prominent leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), was born Elijah Poole in Sandersville, Georgia, on October 7, 1897. He was the son of sharecropper and Baptist minister Wallace Poole and his wife, Mariah.

During his childhood in the racially segregated South, Poole received his basic education at a public school but soon dropped out to help his family earn a living in the fields.

After his marriage to Clara Evans in 1919, he joined the “Great Migration” of African Americans to the North in 1923 which led him to Detroit, Michigan.

Like many of his fellow migrants, Poole found a job in the automobile industry until the Depression forced his family to go on relief for two years.

During his unemployment, Poole met Wallace Fard, the founder of the Nation of Islam who preached a gospel of Back Islam and racial supremacy. Poole joined the organization in 1931, changed his name to Elijah Muhammad and soon became such a devoted disciple that Fard made him Chief Minister of Islam.

When Fard left the United States, Elijah Muhammad rose to power.

“Our history did not begin in chains. It will not end in chains.”

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These millions are not in the bank, in investments, real estate or other material assets. These millions are in your body. Let me explain. My business partner and soul tribe member, Edward Williams posed the following question in a Facebook live meeting, “How much does a liver transplant cost?”. I replied, “50k”.

I wasn’t even close. A liver transplant costs nearly $575,000. My mind was blown. I couldn’t believe that my liver, which happens to be my favorite organ is worth $575,000! Then I started thinking, “How much does a kidney, lung, heart and intestine transplant cost? How much am I worth? What is the value of this precious and masterfully created body I have been gifted and blessed with?”

If you total up all of these organs (including the liver), the cost to replace them all is about 6.6 million dollars! We are literally walking around with $6,600,000 inside of us. That gave me an entirely different perspective of my body and gave me a renewed sense of self-worth.

Not only is my body an esteemed gift that holds my beloved soul. Not only is my body a melanin powerhouse, but it is also worth millions. If that doesn’t birth a desire in your spirit to do everything you can to restore, protect and heal your body, I am not sure what will.

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Fall Season: A Time For Caring for Your Lungs, Large Intestine and Skin Fall is a time to relish the abundance of food at the end of growing season; to reflect with gratitude on all we have been given in our lives; to seek balance and harmony in our inner and outer worlds; to release physical and emotional baggage; and to cleanse and prepare for a period of deep introspection. It is a time of letting go, particularly of old grief and attachments.

In our bodies, the organs associated with the fall period are the lungs and large intestine, which govern the skin. Fall is associated with the metal element, so this season is fitting for assessing toxic metal overload and mineral balance.

Our skin reflects what is going on inside of us, both physically and emotionally. When we are stressed or angry, we may be more susceptible to hives and eczema.

-FoodsThe ideal foods for maintaining your health in the fall tend to be foods that are grown in or harvested during the season and high in fiber such as: legumes kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, rice beans, oat brand, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Foods to minimize or avoid: dairy, meat, wheat, sugar, saturated fats and heated oils.

-The Complete Natural Medicine Guide by Dr Sat Dharam Kaaur, MD

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FARM-TO-FORK FALL FUNDRAISER On Saturday, October 9th, Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) will host their annual farm-to-fork fall fundraising event, ‘Raising the Roots’, at the Farmhouse & Community Food Training Center located on Buffalo’s west side. From 1pm-4pm, MAP Youth and local chefs will dish out harvest-inspired morsels and paired local beverages while giving folks a chance to learn more about our local food system.

This event promotes the importance of local food and knowing more about where your food comes from. A strong local food system supports a regional economy and healthy communities, and that is what Massachusetts Avenue Project and ‘Raising the Roots’ partners are all working towards.

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She’s encouraging vaccinations.

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Bethel AME Welcomes New Pastor Paul Thomas

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n June 19, 2021 the Reverend Paul J. Thomas was appointed as the Presiding Elder of the Buffalo-Rochester District of the Western New York Conference, and the Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Buffalo, New York.

At age 38, he becomes the youngest active presiding elder in Districts 1-13, and one of the youngest presiding elders in the AME Church. Bishop Ingram described the appointment as a "breakthrough.”

Prior to this appointment, Rev. Thomas was the pastor of Union AME Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A product of the Philadelphia school system, Rev. Thomas graduated from Central High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Rev. Thomas also earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Turner Theological Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and a Master of Education Degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University (Arizona).

He answered his call to ministry during his time in college and preached his trial sermon Sunday, August 10, 2003, at Mt. Tabor AME Church in Philadelphia. The late Rev. Martha A. Lang was the Pastor. He was ordained an Itinerant Elder by Bishop Richard Franklin Norris in May 2009. While matriculated in seminary, Rev. Thomas worked under the tutelage of the Rev. Jeffrey B. Cooper at Trinity AME Church in Atlanta. He has served the congregations of New Hope AME Church (Haralson, Georgia), New Bethel AME Church (Willow Grove, Pennsylvania), and AME Union Church (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania).

In addition to ministry, Rev. Thomas worked as a grade school instructor. . He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, where he served as the treasurer of the AbingtonAmbler (PA) Alumni Chapter for four years. Rev. Thomas serves on the board of directors for First District Self Help Inc., a Philadelphia-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing minority group initiatives. Rev. Thomas is the found-

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ing president for the Union Community Development Corporation, a service arm of AME Union Church. Rev. Thomas is a leader and mentor who advocates relationship building and the empowerment of all people. Welcome to Buffalo Pastor Paul J. Thomas!

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Senator Sean Ryan Announces Next Steps For Shirley Chisholm Statue At Forest Lawn Cemetery Trailblazing Politician To Be Honored With Statue At Her Final Resting Place – Artists May Submit Design Proposals Until Dec 1 New York State Senator Sean Ryan joined representatives from Forest Lawn Cemetery and Steering Committee members to announce the next steps in plans for a statue honoring the late Shirley Chisholm. Senator Ryan, in partnership with a steering committee of community stakeholders, announced a call for proposals for a sculpture in honor of Ms. Chisholm. The selected public artwork will be sited on the grounds of Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ms. Chisholm’s final resting place. An RFP has been issued for the statue, and artists interested in designing the statue are invited to submit proposals until December 1, 2021.

Chisholm, who is entombed in Forest Lawn’s Birchwood Mausoleum, made history as the first Black woman to serve in the United States Congress and the first to run for president. The statue will be installed at Forest Lawn Cemetery near the mausoleum in Fall 2022.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Lashell Robertson, along with many family and friends recently celebrated the life of Rayshionna Johnson. Ms. Robertson is the guardian of the three children Rayshionna left behind. On hand to lend continued support were representatives of No More Tears Group, the FATHERS Group, and Peacemakers members, who did the prayer. Great memories of her life along with an amazing balloon release also took place. Her family and friends want her life to always be remembered, and never forgotten.

-Photo and Text by Tracey Mullen

Any artist or artist teams working in New York State will be considered. The steering committee strongly encourages artists of color and those based in Western New York to submit proposals. Initial proposals for the project must be submitted to Zainab Saleh at zainab.saleh@ gmail.com by December 1, 2021. To receive feedback on applications in progress, drafts should be emailed prior to November 15, 2021.

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A committee representing community stakeholders will review all submissions for the competition before two finalists are selected.

A virtual information session will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 to go over all requirements in detail and answer any questions interested artists may have. The full RFP, including details about the information session, can be found here.

Photo: Andy Finley, Jaivon Johnson, DeVonte Solomon, Keith Allen, Marquis Harris, Anthony Wiley

BGSAD and BSA Genealogy Badges

Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora (BGSAD) is planting seeds for future family historians. During the pandemic, four local Boy Scouts from Troop 237, completed the requirements for the Genealogy Badge. In an effort to foster an early interest in African American family history, the BGSAD collaborated with Scoutmaster Anthony Wiley of Troop 237. An initial session began in person with Sandra Williams Bush and Andy Finley, but with the Covid 19 restrictions all other sessions were held online. Andy Finley reviewed and confirmed the completed work of Scouts Jaivon Johnson, DeVonte Solomon, Keith Allen, and Marquis Harris.

The requirements to earn the badge included creating a two generation family tree, interviewing a family member, and learning genealogical terms. Sandra Williams Bush and Sharon R. Amos PhD,. president of BGSAD, also completed the badge counselor requirements.

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The RFP was created in conjunction with the steering committee that is guiding the creation of the statue. Steering Committee members include: •Legislator April Baskin •Ruth G. Bryant •Dr. Barbara A. Seals Nevergold •Melissa Brown •Joseph Dispenza •Zainab Saleh

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FILMMAKER ADDISON HENDERSON MAKING MOVES with G.O.D. Buffalo’s Own, Jazz Master, Lonnie Smith

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uffalo-bred director, actor, and writer Addison Henderson is making waves in the movie industry. His first feature film titled Givers Of Death (or G.O.D for short) which premiered at the American Black Film Festival also won Best Screenplay last year at ABFF. Now, inking a worldwide distribution deal for the apocalyptic, sci-fi drama with California-based production company Buffalo8, Henderson is preparing to release G.O.D in theatres next year.

“I’m very excited about what we have right now because not only am I gonna come to Buffalo, I’m gonna bring jobs to Buffalo, new opportunities for kids in Buffalo and hopefully we’re gonna inspire some folks,” Henderson exclaimed.

Filmed entirely in the Queen City, G.O.D tells the story of a hitman trying to gain redemption after a deadly pandemic kills a third of the world’s population. Also, tackling the idea of peace and what it means, Henderson’s work with the movie pulled from many of his own experiences.

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“I was going through my own wasteland emotionally. My friends were sick. I was dealing with mortality. I was going through a divorce...It was just a tough time for me. So from that, [I] birthed this film. Tragedies, personal tragedies, but I wanted to use it as a way of a healing process for myself,” he explained.

Creating plays, documentaries, and short films for the past 20 years, Henderson’s unique work as a storyteller is deeply inspired by his father. The son of the late Bishop William H. Henderson who pastored the historic Michigan Street Baptist Church, the rising director’s love for stories comes from his father who was well-traveled and most notably spread awareness about his Baptist Church and its involvement in the Underground Railroad.

Dr. Lonnie Smith, an NEA Jazz Master known for his dynamism and wizardry on the Hammond B3 organ, died last Tuesday. He was 79 years old.

His mother introduced him to gospel, blues, jazz and early rhythm and blues.

As a teenager in the 1950s, Smith began learning music by ear and played trumpet and other brass instruments in school.

After a brief stint in the Air Force, Smith returned home to Buffalo in the early Dr. Lonnie Smith 1960s, Around that same time, he began frequenting a music store owned by local accordion player Art Kubera, Smith recalls he told him he could have the organ if he moved it.

He taught himself to play it and his career began. He was soon working regularly at the Pine Grill in Buffalo.

In 1964, Smith broke onto the international jazz scene when organist Jack McDuff's young guitarist, George Benson, formed a group of his own. Benson secured Smith for the organ chair in his new quartet. After their residencies at Harlem's Palm Cafe and Minton's Playhouse that same year, both Benson and Smith were signed by Columbia Records and made albums as leaders. When saxophonist Lou Donaldson hired Smith and Benson for 1967's Blue Note smash Alligator Boogaloo, the result was a surprise jukebox hit whose title track landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The rest is history!

In 2017 the National Endowment for the arts named him a Jazz Master, the country's highest official honor for a jazz musician.

Oscar Alston to Perform Solo Among The Silos

“My dad was 85 but he was a fighter, a battler...he left a tremendous legacy for me. He taught me everything I needed to be great...I hold that torch for him,” Henderson mentioned.

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Also, doing a significant amount of traveling himself, Henderson’s connections particularly in New York and L.A. is pushing him to the forefront now. A former student of the worldrenowned acting school HB studios, a longtime volunteer of the American Black Film Festival, and a close friend and teammate of Chadwick Boseman’s during movies like Black Panther and 21 Bridges, the breakout talent’s work is a result of years of dedication.

“When it was time for me to make G.O.D, [Boseman] went through a process with me, where I went back to L.A., sat with him and we were going through the notes on the script all while he was battling [cancer]. I’m truly blessed to have spent so much time with him,” Henderson added.

With G.O.D picking up momentum, the burgeoning creator is planning to bring more stories to the silver and big screen.

Armed with written pitches for television shows, short films, and a strong foundation in his own production company Night Owl Republic Films, Henderson currently has his focus on a newly finished script for a sci-fi mystery he is working on with a major studio titled Blythe.

“They are very interested and we are under the impression that we are doing this movie next summer. When people see this movie - when people from Buffalo see this movie, they’re gonna be like ‘Holy Moly, this dude is Buffalo. He is so Buffalo!”

Want to learn more about Addison Henderson? Read up on him at his website AddsionHenderson.com or follow him on Instagram, IG:@realaddison.

Oscar Alston will present a solo performance at "Duende" in silo city 85 Silo Row downtown Buffalo on Saturday, Oct. 9 for the Buffalo International Film Festival.

Oscar's show starts 11:00 p.m. after the premier of the Rick James documentary "Bitchin" which will show at the North Park theater on Hertel Ave. "It's always fun performing in front of a HomeTown crowd!" said Oscar. "Buffalo is vastly becoming a beacon in the entertainment world for film, music and other art forms.

It's great to be a part of that movement and I'm looking forward to seeing you all there!" Go to buffalofilm.org

for tickets, passes and info.

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CMC International Jazz Festival JAZZ SO BUFFALO October 8,9,10

15th Annual Buffalo Int'l Film Festival Returns!

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he 15th Annual Buffalo International Film Festival has returned for both live in person viewing and or virtual options for some of this yers selections.

This year’s festival will screen over 120 narrative, documentary and spotlight films from 24 countries with a celebration of stellar locally produced films, including an opening night presentation of Catch The Fair One, the Tribeca Film Festival winning thriller filmed in Buffalo about a boxer who retraces the steps of her kid sister after she disappears in this Western New York lensed revenge thriller, with Star Kali Reis and Producer Kimberly Parker presenting the film.

Festival screenings will be held at North Park Theatre and Burchfield Penney Art Center as well as virtually via the Eventive digital cinema platform.

Some of the headlining features include familiar faces and or places in and around buffalo like: -Catch The Fair One Friday Oct. 8 at 8pm, boxer retraces the steps of her kid sister after she disappears in this Western New York lensed revenge thriller.

-Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James Saturday October 9 at 7pm, A musical, kaleidoscopic portrait of the man, the myth, the legend.

-100 Years From Mississippi, Mamie Lang Kirkland Sunday October 10 1:45pm, Fleeing Mississippi in 1915 as her father escaped a lynch mob, Mamie Lang Kirkland looks back on a life well lived in the shadow of America’s legacy of racial violence.

-Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez October 8 5;30pm There are also selections in the WNY Stories short film programming including a tribute to Arthur O Eve entitled “Be Good Make Me Proud” and “City Eyes”, that features Simba Wedderburn and Buffalo's own Rachel Henderson both on Sunday October 10 4pm.

The festivals virtual screenings include Making An Exoneree: where 16 Georgetown Students reinvestigated five wrongful conviction cases to successfully help free Buffalo’s own Valentino Dixon as well as a plethora of thought provoking films that are part of the Global Documentaries and Racial Justice in View programming .

Along with an excellent curation of films and even visual installations be sure to stop in on the "Party All The Time" experience at Duende, 85 Silo City Row from 3pm on Saturday October 9 to 12am on Sunday October 10 with Buffalo's own Oscar Alston known and loved base player of the Stone City Band has a multimedia performance at 11pm!

The festivals Bison Pass is the best ($45) theres also a Triptych Virtual (3 virtual screenings for $20). Individual tickets to live screenings with filmmaker Q+As are $12 and virtual screenings are $9. Go to www.buffalofilm.org for passes and enjoy the films!

ART ON VIEW

James G. Pappas: Relative to Music and Founders: The Early History of the Langston Hughest Center On View until May 1,2022 at Burchfield Penney Arts 1300 Elmwood

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Julia Bottoms Because We Should On View until November 6 Buffalo Art Studio 2459 Main Suite 500 buffaloartsstudio.org Stacey Adams Curates Ascension of Black Stillness On View until December 3 CEPA Gallery 617 Main Street cepagallery.org Heather Hart Afrotecture (Re)Collection On View until May 21 2022 UB CFA Gallery 201 Center for the Arts ubartgalleries.buffalo.edu Difference Machines: Technology and Identity in Contemporary Art On View until Jan. 16, 2022 Albright-Knox Northland at 612 Northland Ave Albrightknox.org

The Historic Colored Musicians Club is all geared up to bring the city of Buffalo their annual CMC International Jazz Festival with a great line up of artists presented by point9mile collaborative. The three day festival begins Friday, October 8th and extends thru Sunday, October 10th, 2021. This year’s festival is dedicated to memory of jazz legend and Buffalo native Arthur E. ‘Juini’ Booth. Go to CMCJAZZFEST.COM for tickets and festival passes for the scheduled line up below: Festival Schedule Friday, Oct. 8 CMC Master Class: 4PM Villa Maria Recital Hall— Jazz Master Class with woodwind sensation Brent Birckhead Saturday, Oct. 9 CMC Tribute Series: 4PM Tralf Music Hall— Drea d’Nur and Rootstock Republic 8PM is the CMC Next Series: Hallwalls Cinema (at Babeville)— HAGL Heroes Are Gang Leaders Sunday, Oct. 10 CMC Artist Master Series: 5PM Hallwalls Cinema (at Babeville)— Walter Kemp3, Inside Sound: The Black Whole 8PM CMC Jazz Innovation Series: Hallwalls Cinema (at Babeville)— Val-Inc Go to cmcjazzfest.com for tickets, festival passes and more info.

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Billie D. Banks

Sunrise: September 11, 1925 - Sunset: October 1, 2021

The Last of The “Black Rock Fathers”

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e was 96 years young.

Billie Banks, along with a host of amazing Black men who settled with their families in the Jasper Parish Housing Projects in the late fifties and early sixties, raised their children and set examples of resilience, respect and love.

On October 5 we celebrated his life, and what will surely be a grand reunion of the unsung heroes /Black Rock Fathers, who transitioned before him, among them : Mr. Morris, Mr. Druitt, Mr. West, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Garmon, Mr. Jones, Mr. Fair, Mr. Ross, Mr. Milliner, Mr.Jaycox, Mr. McKinney, and others.

-From Texas to BuffaloBillie Banks was born September 11, 1925 in Henderson, Texas to Ruth Mosley and John Edward Banks. As a young child, he was courted by Hollywood scouts to come to California to try out for a role in "The Little Rascals" movies, but his beloved, protective grandmother, Mama Louise, refused to let anyone take him away.

Billie grew up in the Jim Crow South and attended Henderson Negro High School where he was a star athlete and played football.

He graduated from Henderson High, a major accomplishment during those days, and was offered a scholarship to Jarvis College in Texas.

Billie played semi-professional football and baseball, earning him the nickname, "Billie Bye Bye" for his awesome speed.

As a young man, he opted to "go for the money," moved to Buffalo, New York in the forties, and took a job on the New York Central Railroad as a chef.

Billie was drafted to fight in the Korean War, where he served his country as a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army. He earned the United Nations Service medal, the Korean Service Medal and Bronze Star/Combat Infantry Badge after being wounded, in the war. He was honorably discharged in1952.

He married his high school sweetheart, and former cheerleader, Eula B. Banks, who's favorite cheer of encouragement was "That's alright boys, fight on!"

They had seven children: Barbara (Alnisa), Charles Ray, Sharon (deceased), Yvonne, Bryant, Billie Ruth and John Edward.

As a struggling young family, he moved from the Railroad to work at the Carborandum Plant in Niagara Falls. He then went on to work for American Standard/ American Radiator, where he often told the story of being fired for being a "Smart Negro." After that he worked whatever jobs he could find , including a maintenance man at the old Deco restaurant, until landing a "good job" at General Motors. There Billie worked as a machinist and Manufacturing Supervisor. While employed he earned a Certificate in Labor Relations Leadership through Cornell University. He retired from GM in 1992.

“Pop” and Daddy-O” as he was affectionately known, was a strict disciplinarian, and along with his beloved wife, dedicated his entire life to raising six successful children.

An advent reader and writer, he was politically active in his community and served as tenant council president.

During his retirement he volunteered his services to work as the editorial cartoonist for the family newspaper, The Challenger, as well as distribution manager for 25 years.

In 2017 Legislator Betty Jean Grant presented him with a proclamation declaring September 11 as “Phenomenal Father Billie Banks Day” in the County of Erie.”

Later in life he adopted the quintessential African name Mujahid, which means "Warrior." He bestowed the name Ikenga, meaning “inner sprit” upon his beloved wife and soul mate Eula.

A true jazz and blues fan, he loved good music. He loved to laugh and dance (well into his mid 90's). And he loved us.

We, his children, are eternally thankful to "Daddy-O" for keeping our family together. We thank him for all the sacrifices he made. We thank him for his grace, mercy and forgiveness for our age-appropriate behaviors. He never turned his back on us and he was always supportive. Billie Banks was the greatest dad in the world!

He leaves behind to cherish his beloved memory: three sons, Charles Ray (Wanda) of Atlanta; Bryant (Kim Ferrill), and John (Lisa); three daughters, Barbara (aka Alnisa), Yvonne, Billie (Kym); two brothers, Raymond Thompson (Sarah) and Robert Thompson of California; a host of grandchildren: Leah, Shola, Celeste, Marcus, Phyllis, Bryant, Kita, Sharon, Aaron, Kristin, Candace, Cameron, Kendil, Shatoya, John Edward II and LaJonna; great grand children - Sanaa, Damir, Phoenix, Justin, Tyrell, Bryant III, Tamryn, Nyree, Jamere, Javon, Nakia, Corbin, Isiah and Jada Rose; great-great grandchildren: Justice and Mia; niece Kismet "Binkey," nephews Kevin and Kent Sean; a dear friend Ernestine Wilkinson; grand puppy "Bucket" and an extended Black Rock family. Billie was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Eula B.; daughter, Sharon; mother Ruth and father, John Edward Banks.

The family would like to thank everyone who played a part in easing our pain during this home going celebration. Your display of love and acts of kindness will never be forgotten.

The expert and sensitive care of our loved one was entrusted to the incomparable service of Alan R. Core Funeral Home 1933 Kensington Avenue. Internment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

"One day, some identifiable life form will come to earth and ask, "Who are these people...these Black Americans?" And we will proudly present our book containing our songs, plays, speeches and poetry. We will proudly say, "We are the people who believe in the possibilities." Nikki Giovanni from Racism 101.

Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood edited by Kwame Mbalia Black Pharaoh: Golden Age of Triumph by Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. Blackout: Even Love Stories Can Glow When the Lights Go by Dhonelle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon Children of the Stars by Divine Lord Sekhem Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois: A novel by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin Diangelo Shady Baby (picture book) by Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade, Jr.

Eva Doyle Essay Contest Retired Teacher Dr. Eva M. Doyle would like to encourage students in grades 7 -12 to write an essay answering this question: "Imagine that you were elected Mayor of Buffalo, what would you do to improve the city?" The deadline to enter this contest is October 16, 2021 by midnight of this date. Participating students must follow all rules of the contest. It is very important for students to only name themselves as a potential candidate and express their own ideas on various issues. This is outlined on the contest flyer.

The flyers are available at the Merriweather Library or they can be obtained by sending an email to ewriter52@aol.com or by calling (716) 847-6010. The other prizes are $75 second place and $50 third place. Dr. Doyle stated that these contests are designed to enhance the writing and critical thinking skills of our students.

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cear, and today’s NBA players are speaking out, Clifford was ahead of his time as he saw the value of building bridges between the Buffalo Police force ad community long ago. He felt it was important to sponsor the Police Basketball League in his hometown of Buffalo in hopes to increase better relationships. “(Last July) he was asked by his friend, 'What do you think about the NBA Chief Executive Officer Adam Silver supporting the players in their call for social justice?' He said, “They’re trying. took a minute but I applaud them.”

Clifford loved his family, friends and fans! He was a fighter and had a mental fortitude that was priceless.”

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Support for Legislator April Baskin's Erie County Health Equity Act of 2021 Dear Editor: Our generational neglect of Buffalo’s East Side continues to leave its 150,000 residents profoundly susceptible to COVID-19 illness and death. Buffalo’s East Side is predominantly Black and Brown, with the highest rates of extreme social vulnerability in Western New York. Extreme social vulnerability, as identified by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been directly tied to a 30% increase in COVID-19 mortality.

University at Buffalo Professor Henry Louis Taylor, Jr. identified in 1991 the tragic effect of East Side neglect – dilapidated housing and poor rates of homeownership, over policing, limited public transportation options, underinvestment in schools and children’s programs, poor job prospects – on the health of its residents. In a similar 2014 study entitled, Striving for a Healthier Buffalo, Dr. Taylor found that little had changed. Today, despite DSRIP investments from 2015-2020 totaling nearly $400 million dollars, housing quality, transportation availability, employment prospects, and health outcomes in Buffalo’s East Side remain woefully substandard. Even before COVID-19, more than 50% of Black and Brown residents of Erie County were dying prematurely.

It's time for Erie County to get serious about health equity.

That’s why I’m proud to support The Erie County Health Equity Act of 2021: a bill proposed by Representative April Baskin and currently before the Erie County Legislature.

Once law, this act will create an Office of Health Equity within the Erie County Department of Health and establish an Erie County Health Equity Advisory Board.

These permanent structures will hold our elected officials and government health administrators accountable for their decision making about investments in the County’s health system. The created structures will regularly analyze and publicize the health disparities that currently exist, however politically unappealing the results of such analysis may be.

The Act will ensure that models for tackling such inequities are pilot tested and, if successful, recommended for ongoing investment. Most significantly, the created structures will approach health from a social justice perspective: one that incorporates livable wages, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, and access to healthy food.

Let your elected officials know that you, too, support The Erie County Health Equity Act.

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A Closer Look at the Democrat and "Republicrat" Walton Bashers

dear editor

Study Shows Police Killings in U.S. Have Been Widely Undercounted

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By Lauren Victoria Burke

olice killings in the United States have been massively undercounted according to a study by the University of Washington. The study was published on September 27 in the Lancet, peer-reviewed medical journal.

Researchers compared data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) federal database alongside data from three groups tracking deaths in police custody and news reports. The study demonstrated the disproportionate impact of police killings on Black people in America.

Last summer, after the May 25, 2020 killing of George Floyd by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, there were protests in the streets around the U.S. The moment brought forward even more analysis over police violence. Over the last five years several high-profile killings of African Americans in the U.S. have been caught on camera and forced legislatures to re-evaluate policing policies.

The study in part read that, “across all races and states in the USA, we estimate 30,800 deaths from police violence between 1980 and 2018; this represents 17,100 more deaths than reported by the NVSS. Over this time period, the age-standardized mortality rate due to police violence was highest in non-Hispanic Black people, followed by Hispanic people of any race. This variation is further affected by the decedent’s sex and shows large discrepancies between states.”

Talks around details on language in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Congress ended in late September after a dispute between Republican Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) over what Scott defined as “defunding police.”

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) told NNPA on September 30 that he has not given up on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and is looking for a way to revive the conversation and move the legislation forward.

“I am not giving up and I’ve gone over it with my staff and asked: What are our options?” Sen. Booker told NNPA. The study was funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is a political analyst who appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @LVBurke

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HUA HU CHING

umanity grows more and more intelligent, yet there is clearly more trouble and less happiness daily. How can this be so? It is because intelligence is not the same thing as wisdom.

When a society misuses partial intelligence and ignores holistic wisdom, its people forget the benefits of a plain and natural life. Seduced by their desires, emotions, and egos, they become slaves to bodily demands, to luxuries, to power and unbalanced religion and psychological excuses. Then the reign of calamity and confusion begins.(Excerpted from Hau Hu Ching #Seventy

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few days ago, I was visiting the Face Book page of a prominent Black female Democrat and saw that she had showcased a post from Stefan Mychajliw, our Republican County Comptroller, bashing Mayoral candidate, India Walton.

Now, I thought this particular female was "woke" and knew that Stefan M. is portrayed as a Trumpster who went to Washington, D.C. and joined the Insurrectionists and rioters, on January 6th in the US Capitol. And now, here he is, on a sistah's page bashing a Black woman whom he cannot even vote for because he lives in Hamburg, NY! Stefan also demonized Brenda McDuffie, when she was CEO of the Buffalo Urban League, and tried to belittle her in public several years ago. I believe the County Comptroller has a problem with strong, Black women. Stefan and several other local, prominent Republicans also attended Mayor Brown's first fundraiser after he announced that he was doing a Write In campaign.

Another malcontent has been former Buffalo Mayor, Tony Masiello. He has been bashing and lying on India every since she won the Democratic Primary, in June. He stated that India was not a Democrat. He lied. Mayoral candidate India Walton, could not have run and won the Democratic Primary if she was not a registered Democrat. Mayor Masiello is obviously afraid of losing his lucrative second career job being a lobbyist for the City of Buffalo, in Albany. Masiello seemed so upset the night Ms. Walton won the Primary, I thought he was going to have a stroke.

He is always telling us how much he loves Black folks and how he played basketball with a lot of our Black athletes.

But did he tell y'all that when he was the Mayor he signed a resolution, in 2002, to downsize Black representation in the Buffalo Common Council by eliminating the Council President and the at-large Councilmembers' positions? Since three of those four positions were held by black elected officials, James W. Pitts, Beverly A. Gray and Charley H. Fisher, his approval of that resolution has negatively impacted Black representation and Black empowerment, in the Black community for over two decades as it stands right now.

So, no thank you, Republican Stefan Mychajliw and Republicrat, Tony Masiello. We don't need you to bash our candidate, India Walton. Some renegade element of the Byron Brown Write In Campaign is already doing a lie and slander-filled hatchet job on Ms. Walton even as I write this column...

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Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company AP Health and Wellness LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept. of State: 08/02/2021.

Office of the LLC: 128 Tomcyn Dr. Williamsville,NY 14221. Erie County.

The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 128 Tomcyn Dr. Williamsville,NY 14221. Purpose of LLC:Any lawful purpose.

Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21

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DLP Consulting WNY LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/29/21. Office location: Erie County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1339 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company A&T Growth Enterprise LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 22, 2021. Office location Erie County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 64 Shellridge Dr. East Amherst, NY 14051. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company BJ&SM HAULING LLC ART. OF ORG filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 8/3/2021 Office: Erie County SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 25 Kaufman Ave., Buffalo, NY 14225.

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Sept 30 Oct 7,14,21,28 Nov.4 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company H & G United Holdings LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State: February 17, 2016. Office of LLC: Erie County: Street Address of Principal Office is 2518 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14215. The NYS Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed is Trazell L Harris, 2518 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company XYZ Company, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: November 28, 2008 Office of the LLC: Erie The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 123 Main Street, City Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Alive Christian Bookstore and Center, LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State: May 12, 2021. Office of LLC: Erie County: Street Address of Principal Office is 2275 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14214. The NYS Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. The address to which process shall be mailed is Gordon W. Sweat, 2275 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose .

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Saint Don Ye' LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 8/31/21. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 66 Montana Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211.

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Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Behar Doula Services, LLC’s Arts of Org were filed by the NY Dep’t of State on 8/26/21. Its office location is Erie County. Its purpose is any lawful purpose. NY’s Sec’y of State is designated as agent upon whom process may be served. The Sec’y shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 86 Sharon Pkwy, Lackawanna, NY 14218 Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company SUNROOM SALA LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 11/02/2020. Office of the Legalinc Corporate Services Inc.1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 1 #086 Buffalo NY 14221, Erie Coun-ty. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process to the LLC at 215 East 99th street #418, New York, NY 10029. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose. No specific duration attached to LLC. Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Nubian Resilience by Makeda, LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/20/21. Office location: Erie County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 11 East Utica, Suite 3, Buffalo, NY 14209. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Sept 30, Oct 7,14,21,28 Nov. 4 Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company Buddy's Steak & More LLC filed Articles of Organization with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/19/21. Office location: Erie County.

SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 55 Durham Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21 Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Reflections In Print, LLC filled with SSNY November 23, 2020. Office: Erie County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process it may be served. Copy of process shall be mailed to: LLC 585 East Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14211.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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He made a couple of throws that I wish he’d have held back. But I thought he did exactly what we really asked him to do, other than taking care of the ball. It wasn’t on him. You put anybody out there today. You could put Joe Montana out there today, and the way we played, you’re not going to have any success on offense.” It’s a shame that a Black man always seems to get NFL Head Coaching jobs with teams in transition. The Houston Texans front office has gutted this team in order to get a top draft pick for next season in hopes of landing a quarterback. Tremaine Edmunds starting middle linebacker had a career game with 6 tackles, 1 interception and 1 pass defense. Tremaine must continue to step his game up. I think Tremaine is more of an outside linebacker and play more on the outside while Matt Milano recovers from hamstring injury.

The Bills defense now joins the 2000 Ravens, and 1991 Washington Football Team as the only teams since 1990 to record two shutouts in the first four games of the season. The Bills defensive unit has limited opponents to 44 points this season, the second fewest in franchise history through first four games of a season. The Bills travel to Kansas City to play the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. This will be a true test for the team and I see the Bills offensive unit being able to run the ball effectively and not rely on Josh Allen to win the game. Allen must continue to play within himself and not allow the moment to be TOO big for him.

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Local NonProfit is Looking to Invest $25,000 into a Dozen Local Minority-Owned Businesses Launch NY will Host Informational for Businesses Looking to Scale Up Launch NY continues its charge to increase local investment in WNY businesses through the “Founders Go Big” Program, designed to support underserved and underrepresented business owners looking to receive investment funding to scale their businesses. The target areas for this initiative are the Westernmost counties of NY State.

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DOGMAN/SPRINTMAN SIGHTING! Dogman Joe (left) and lifelog friend Michaelangelo Copeland aka "TheSpritman" are pictured on Jefferson Avenue a few weeks ago.

Michael, who currently resides in Florida, was in town.

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Randy Smith Hoops League Legends Honored

In August a Randy Smith Summer Basketball Classic Ceremony & Tribute in honor of the Legends and participants of the decades long summer league for youth took place a tthe Johnnie Wiley Amateur Athletic Pavilion on Jefferson Avenue. The event featured a “Walk of Legends,” music, food and a classic care and motorcycle show. Organized by Pastor Timothy Newkirk and GYC Ministries, the program also honored Joyce Wilson-Nixon who ran the program as executive director of the National Inner Cities Youth Opportunities (NICYO). Pictured above, a classic “back in the day” photo at one of the NICYO Ron Pitts Memorial Celebrity Games in MLK Park left to right: former Legislator Barry Robinson, Council President George K. Arthur, former Buffalo Braves basketball legend Randy Smith, Chris Fuller. and then councilman James Pitts. Robinson, Arthur and Smith are all deceased. Photo Courtesy Judson Price

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EVENTS CALENDAR FRIDAY OCTOBER 8 Muhammad School of Music & Camerata di Sant’Antonio Chamber Orchestra in concert, 7 p.m. Lincoln Memorial UMC, 641 Masten Ave. @ Northland. Admission Free Will Offering to benefit the Muhammad School of Music.

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Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing at Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 11am- 12pm. FREE for ages 55+ 716 832 1010 x 211 to RSVP THURSDAY OCTOBER 14 C0-OP 50th Year Annual Meeting 7-9 p.m. @ North Park theater, 1428 Hertel for premiere of special 50th anniversary film.

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Niagara Falls Raises the Six Nation Flag in Honor of Indigenous Peoples Weekend

Rev. Dennis Lee

U.S. Army Sargent 1969- 1971 Vietnam Veteran Infantry/ Machine Gunner Retired - Natl Guard 38 years Pastor Hopewell Baptist Church 33 years Retired

Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week in the City of Buffalo will kick off October 11. The theme is “Learn the Sounds of Safety.” Buffalo Fire: Fire House Open Houses Monday, October 11 Engine 21 1229 Jefferson Avenue & Kingsley 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday, October 23, Engine 36 860 Hertel Avenue 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 376 Virginia & Elmwood 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Gladys Nook 1st Year Ribbon Cutting Celebration, featuring Vibrant Strings Violins Trio; 2-5 p.m. ;Broadway Market, 999 Broadway Ave

In honor of Indigenous Peoples weekend, Mayor Robert Restaino and Saladin Allah, Organizer, Atlantis School For Gifted Youngsters, the City of Niagara Falls will be raising the Six Nations flag at City Hall at 12 noon on Thursday, October 7, at 745 Main St. The Niagara Falls City Council recently issued a resolution announcing that from October 8th through October 11th, the City of Niagara Falls will recognize this weekend as Indigenous Peoples Weekend.

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Walton Campaign “Day of Action to feature Former State Senator Nina Turner in support of India Walton at MLK Park at 2pm.

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African Consciousness Workshop 4-6 PM, Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. .” (716)4008644 or kmtfllix@gmailcom Hustle for Health Urban Line Dance Fitness with at Gloria Parks Community Center 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ Visit HustleforHealth.com to RSVP.

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On view beginning October 8, James G. Pappas: Relative to Music celebrates the intersections of art, Black culture and empowerment, and social justice as they translate across his work as an artist, educator, and community leader. Like jazz, Pappas' legacy is a lasting testament to experimentation, improvisation, and breaking the mold.

James G. Pappas, Evolution of Flight, ca. 1976, Courtesy of the artist

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