Challenger Community News January 17,2018

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Community Inauguration Community Inauguration of of Legislator Baskin Ushers Ushersin Legislator Baskin in Young New Leadership!

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HONORS

Doug Ruffin: Keeping His “Eye on History” Page 4

NATIONAL

Dr. Umar Johnson vs ‘The Powers That Be‘ Page 4

INSIDE ROCHESTER

Underwood to Head Action for a Better Community Page 2

Call For Artwork! Susbmissions Wanted For PANTHFRICA Art Exhibit Page 9

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

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Rochester Black Men Achieve Awards set for January 20th

Jerome Underwood

Jerome Underwood Named President And Ceo Of Action For A Better Community ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Board of Directors of Action for a Better Community, Inc. (ABC), the Community Action Partnership agency for Monroe and Ontario Counties, has appointed Jerome Underwood as president and chief executive officer, effective February 5, 2018. Underwood succeeds James Norman, ABC’s president and CEO since 1992, who will retire on February 2.

Underwood most recently served as the Rochester City School District’s director of family initiatives.From 2009 to 2012, Underwood was the district’s senior director of operations, managing a staff of 700 and a budget of $100 million. He previously held managerial positions with Datrose, Inc. and HSBC Bank, North America.

His extensive background in community service includes serving on ABC’s board of directors from 2007 to 2015, with seven years as board chair. He is board vice chair for the Greater Rochester Community Transportation Foundation, a faculty member with the United Way’s African American Leadership Development Program, a cultural broker* to the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI), and a former board member of the Rochester Joint Schools Construction Board.

Transition

Former City Court Judge Roy King Roy King was hired as the first African American to serve in the c\City of Rochester's law department as junior assistant corporate counsel in 1965.

He was then appointed as a city court judge from 1997 to 2006.

“I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Judge Roy King, who was called home today,” Mayor Lovely Warren said in a statement following King’s passing.

“Judge King was a great friend, mentor to many, and an inspirational leader in Rochester’s legal community. His rulings from the bench were delivered with a sense of compassion, and a deep commitment to achieving the Judge King kind of justice that helped lift our society to greater heights.

Judge King was also a man of God who obtained a master’s degree in theology from Northeastern Seminary. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose legacy will leave a permanent and positive impression on our community.”

King had also been a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and the Rochester Black Bar Association; he also currently taught classes at two local colleges during his retirement.

Judge King is survived by his wife, Lucille, four children and grandchildren.

The Rochester Black Men Achieve Awards celebrates men and young boys of color as well as organizations to recognize their commitment to excellence in the African-American Community of Greater Rochester. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street.

The competitive awards are divided into 26 categories recognizing individuals and/or organizations within Business, Education, Government, Entertainment, Public Service, Non-profit, and community service.

These awards are designed to recognize and celebrate the contributions and impact that the nominees and winners have had on the lives of the people of Rochester and beyond. Special consideration will be given to individuals and organizations whose mission and commitments are for the improvement of life outcomes for young boys and men of color.The Man of the Year Award is the highest honor awarded to an individual who throughout the year has exemplified excellence and inspire others through vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, philanthropy and participation in community service. In addition to competitive awards, the BMA Awards Executive Committee will bestow a variety of special honors (Lifetime Achievement, Humanitarian of the Year, to name a few) on well-deserving individuals or organizations.

It is the hope of Roc BMA Awards that by honoring the accomplishments of Rochester’s African American men and young boys, this unique platform will uplift, empower and encourage our Black men — cultivating leaders, motivating and inspiring our youth and igniting a spark inspiring true change in our city.

For more information contact Jessica Lewis at 585-773-1140 or Email: lalewpr@gmail.com

Mayor Warren Unveils New City-Douglass Logo Mayor Lovely A. Warren and the City of Rochester ushered in 2018 with a New Year’s Eve celebration that featured the creation of a commemorative logo incorporating the City flower and Frederick Douglass’ image to pay tribute to his legacy. the year 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Baobab Presents The Movie for Friday, J anuary 19, 2018 is "In Remembrance of Martin."

Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King's career and trace his leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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AREA BRIEFS

Mary Ann Shadd Cary (Oct. 9, 1823-June 5, 1893)

PETITION DRIVE LAUNCHED: Samuel A. Herbert, (second from left) chair of the Committee to Save Martin Luther King Park, is joined by supporters (from left) Dennis Brown, Sylvester Herald and Veronia Bell on Monday, January 15th in MLK Park, the national holiday commemorating Dr. King's birth, to launch a petition drive to replace the current sculpture with a more realistic likeness of the civil rights leader. The group is seeking to obtain 10,000 signatures. In addition to the paper petitions, it is also on line at change.org. "We are here because we have a dream" declared Herbert, who at one point became very emotional. "This image behind me is a big mistake. But we are here this morning to correct the wrong." His team expects to gather many of the signatures during the summer festival season.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Keynote the Annual Founders’ Day Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Representative of the 18th District of Texas, will be guest speaker at the annual Founders’ Day Celebration of Xi Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

The event will be held on Sunday February 25,at 2:00pm at the Millennium Hotel, 2000 Walden Ave. Congresswoman Jackson Lee Congresswoman Jackson-Lee is an influential and forceful voice in Washington. She is serving her eleventh term as a member of the United States House of Representatives and considered by many as the “Voice of Reason,” is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional rights of all people. She sits on two Congressional Committees — a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security, and newly appointed by the leadership as a Member of the crucial Budget Committee. She is currently the first female Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee for Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations and was named by ‘Congressional Quarterly’ as one of the 50 most effective Members of Congress.

The U.S. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives.

For tickets or additional information, please contact Mrs. Cecelia B. Henderson, Founders’ Day Celebration Chairman at (716) 510-0221. Tickets are $50 per person. Your RSVP is requested no later than January 25, 2018. Mary Ruth Kapsiakis c hapter president.

GENERATIONS: Legislator Baskin pictured above being sworn in by Erie County Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Ogden using the Bible that belonged to her late grandfather, Eugene H. Jacobs, who died in the Viet Nam War. Standing proudly with her is her lovely 8-year-old daughter Jovanna, grandmother Jovanna Jacobs (center) and mom Lisa Jacobs-Watson.

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Community Inauguration of April Baskin Ushers in Young New Leadership

everal decades ago when community activist Johnnie B. Wiley ran for Erie county legislator his lever was 3-A. Wiley lost, yet continued to serve his community.

Fast forward to 2017.

Wiley’s great niece, political newcomer April Baskin, became the endorsed democratic candidate in the hotly contested race for the 2nd District Legislative seat.

Her position on the ballot was, ironically, also 3A. The promising young law maker, in her first run for office, not only won the election, during her first legislature meeting, she was voted to serve in the coveted position as the Democratic Majority Leader by her peers. She also serves as the Body's Chairwoman of both the Public Safety and Minority & Women Enterprise committees.

This past Sunday Ms. Baskin held a “Community Swearing In” and ribbon cutting at her impressive new headquarters at 2637 Main St. near Fillmore before a standing room only crowd of well wishers and supporters. Hosted by Erie County Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Ogden, who also administered the Oath of Office, the heartfelt event was more akin to an initiation

that marked the end of one phase of Ms. Baskin’s life, to the beginning of a bold and exciting new season.

Justice Ogden proved to be as outstanding a host as she is a magistrate. She acknowledged the abundance of “collective talent” and experience in the room; persons who would be available should April ever need to call on them. Legislator Baskin, she said, “worked hard to get to this point, but this is just the beginning!” She reminded her that as an elected public servant she is responsible to all of the people in the 2nd district and urged her to “fight against complacency.”

“You’re coming in with fresh eyes…innovative ideas and creativity ” she concluded, and commended her for “using new faces and giving new opportunity” as she embarks on her journey. “Don’t be afraid to try something new,” the Justice counseled, "and perform your duty guided always by God.” A unique and lively presentation by former Lackawanna School Superintendent Nellie King offered glowing attributes to describe Legislator Baskin as represented by each letter in her name ( i.e. A for action, P for presence; R for readiness, I for Interpretation:

and L for love.) Her final bit of advice: pray daily, “walk with God” and to help the least of those in the district she now represents.

Confessing that she expected a much smaller crowd, Legislator Baskin expressed thanks and gratitude to supporters, her staff, pastor/ church and family and said she was “overwhelmed” by the turnout. “It’s a testament to the support and love that I have.”

She acknowledged the amazing “foremothers” who came before her and said she felt “blessed to live in a city” where people, regardless of their status and position are willing to come forward to be helpful and supportive.

Her goal, she said, is to “make District 2 a better place for all of my constituents.”

Reflecting briefly on her great Uncle, Johnnie B. Wiley, she promised to represent him with dignity and make him, as well as all of the residents of the second district, proud.

“As I serve, I serve along side you…" she concluded humbly. “I need your prayers.”

(Legislator Baskin would like to thank her staff, James Coughlin, Legislative Aide, and Nichole Daniels, Chief of Staff; Robert Wahler pastor of

Shadd Cary was the first woman to be a newspaper editor on the North American continent and the first woman to graduate from Howard University’s Law school in 1883.

She was a lawyer, civil rights activist and the founder of the Provincial Freeman in Canada. While in Canada, she worked for the welfare of Black refugees escaping the dangers of American slavery.

Shadd Cary also began to utilize her legal training to get Black women the right to vote by creating arguments that would coincide with the 14th Amendment. She returned to the U.S during the Civil War and eventually became a recruiter for the Union. While she was back in the states, she also created the first Black suffrage organization, Colored Women’s Progressive Franchise Association in D.C in 1880.

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! New Life Center (her home church) located in North Tonawanda, his wife Angelene; Mike Daddario, 7-Elevlen WNY Reigonal Franchise Sales Rep who donated the food; and ABC Hardware owner Brett Bagley who donated the chairs; April's dad,Maxwell McCants and uncle, Robert Smith, who were responsible for making the building beautiful; and Nicole, her mom Angela Miller and “Mama” Charlene Miller who helped her put the event together!)

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Dr. Umar Johnson vs. The Powers That Be...

Update: After being threatened with losing his "Psychology" credentials, the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology took no immediate action following the January 8 hearing .

Author and Pan-Afrikan psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson was called to stand trial before the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology amid concerns over his credentials as a psychologist and efforts to fund a new residential academy for Black boys.

In addition to concerns about his credentials as a psychologist, his efforts to fund his Black institutions into the Frederick Douglass and Marcus Garvey RBG International Leadership Academy for Black Boys, a private K-12 academy for Black males in school, is being questioned. There is a lot of myths surrounding the Dr. Umar Johnson. He lectured utopia of the orthodox Black Family according to Dr. Johnin Buffalo last fall. son. He is an unapologetically Black man. This one man alone has started a more in-depth conversation about the failed nation of Black American Families.

In a Twitter post Dec. 21, Johnson shared a screenshot of the notice from the Department of State petitioning him to court for a hearing, Jan. 8, 2018, for undisclosed reasons. The famed psychologist, who’s claimed familial ties to freedom fighter Frederick Douglass in the past, hinted that it might have something to do with the legitimacy of his school psychology license.

However the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology took no immediate action after the Jan. 8 hearing. Afterwards Dr. Johnson declared victory.

Johnson's 2012 Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine was verified

by TheRoot.com, but he has used the title "Dr." since at least 2007.

Doctor or not, state certifications dating back to 2001 do identify Johnson as a "school psychologist." In 2010, he was identified as a "certified school psychologist" in a lawsuit, primarily built on his opinion and testimony, that argued Lower Merion School District had discriminately placed a child of color in remedial classes. (The case was dismissed). (Source: Tanasia Kenney

& various news cites)

PRESIDENT OF GHANA RESPONDS TO TRUMP'S "S-HOLE" REMARK: Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo, center, denied U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that African nations such as his, Haiti and El Salvador are 's---hole' countries. He called the language 'extremely unfortunate.' For more on the reaction of African countries and Haiti see page 11.

Essence Magazine Purchased from Time to Become Black-Owned Once Again After being owned by Time Inc., for 18 years, Essence magazine is once again Blackowned. The 48-year-old publication, dedicated to the interests of Black women, was acquired by independent Essence Ventures LLC, according to a Wednesday, Jan. 3 release.

Keeping in line with the target audience, the magazine will have an all-Black female executive team, including Michelle Ebanks continuing to serve as president and joining the board of directors.

“This acquisition of Essence represents the beginning of an exciting transformation of our iconic brand as it evolves to serve the needs and interests of multigenerational Black women around the world in an even more elevated and comprehensive way,” Ebanks said in a statement. “In addition, it represents a critical recognition, centering and elevation of the Black women running the business from solely a leadership position to a co-ownership position.”

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Open Enrollment Health Fair Public Policy Education Fund of New York will be having an open enrollment Health Fair. The goal is to help individuals and families who need assistance applying for health coverage. As you know there has been a great deal of confusion on when the enrollment in health coverage ends. In the state of NY it is Wednesday, January 31, 2018! This is the last day for individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid, child health plus or the essential plan to apply. We will be answering questions, scheduling appointments for the next few days in the event an individual cannot stay Saturday January 27, from 10 am to 2 PM at the Niagara Branch Library 280 Porter Avenue Buffalo NY 14201.

FLU UPDATE The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the flu is widespread everywhere in the U.S. except for Hawaii and the District of Columbia.

Hospitals are having a harder time treating patients with the flu, mainly because the H3N2 virus is the dominant circulating strain. It hits humans harder than other strains — and scientists don’t know why, according to a recent analysis in The Atlantic.

Vaccines developed for this year’s strain are only 10 percent effective against the H3N2 virus, also commonly known as the Australian flu.

The vaccine can still protect against other strains of flu such as the H1N1 and B viruses, and it provides at least some immunity to H3N2. The CDC advises to still get the shot. -NYT

Tao Te Ching -43The gentlest thing in the world Overcomes the hardest thing in the world.

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.

EAT TO LIVE!

Common Healing Herbs & Spices 1. CAYENNE – Cayenne pepper has wonderful cardiovascular benefits, including lowering blood pressure. Famed herbalist Doctor John Christopher noted that a couple of teaspoons of cayenne pepper never failed to stop a heart attack in only minutes. When added to food, cayenne increases appetite, improves digestion and relieves gas, nausea and indigestion. It also thins phlegm and eases its passage from the lungs.

2. GARLIC – Garlic is a natural antiseptic and powerful cancer fighter with numerous other health benefits. It helps lower cholesterol, reduces plaque, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Garlic is also effective against digestive ailments and diarrhea.

3. TURMERIC – The curcumin contained in turmeric provides powerful anti-cancer properties, especially for smokers and past smokers. Curcumin has clinically proven anti-inflammatory effects, including significant beneficial effects in relieving rheumatoid arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Turmeric is also packed with antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, and may help prevent cataracts.

4. CINNAMON – Cinnamon contains a compound that kills a variety of illness causing bacteria, including the E.coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureas. Research shows that cinnamon can also stop the growth of the Asian flu virus. Cinnamon helps lower blood pressure and helps regulate menstrual cycles.

In addition, cinnamon has a tranquilizing effect that helps reduce anxiety and stress 5. OREGANO – Oregano is a powerful natural antiseptic. It contains 19 chemical compounds with antibacterial actions as well as four compounds that soothe coughs. In addition, oregano helps soothe stomach muscles, making it a good digestive aid, and it helps lower blood pressure.

6. GINGER – Ginger is a wonderful digestive aid which stimulates saliva flow and digestive activity, settles the stomach, relieves vomiting, and eases pain from gas and diarrhea. Ginger is also effective as an anti-nausea remedy.

Researchers have found that ginger is more effective against motion sickness than the most commonly used over the counter medication. Ginger is also used as a pain reliever and it helps lower bad cholesterol.

7. FENUGREEK – Fenugreek seeds help treat diabetes, lower blood sugar and lower bad cholesterol. Fenugreek also helps maintain good metabolism, prevents constipation, purifies the blood and helps flush out harmful toxins. Fenugreek seeds and leaves are good for increasing breast milk in lactating women.

8. BASIL – Basil is an herbal carminative which can relieve gas and soothe stomach upsets. Research has also indicated that basil helps prevent aging.

9. CLOVE – Oil of clove is 60 to 90 percent eugenol, which is a potent pain deadening anti-microbial. Clove has earned the official endorsement of the FDA as an effective stopgap measure for tooth pain. Clove also helps lower blood sugar by helping the body use insulin more effectively. Cloves was also found in one study to speed healing of dreaded cold sores.

10. BLACK PEPPER – Black pepper is one of the oldest and most commonly used spices. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive organs and produces an increased flow of saliva and digestive juices. Black pepper can help relieve indigestion as well as flatulence. It also helps improve absorption and utilization of curcumin, which the body normally does not absorb very well.

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FAITH & FAMILY

“Repositioning the Body of Christ” Zion Missionary Baptist Church Announces January Prayer/Fasting Gathering Dates Zion Missionary BaptistChurch is once again hosting the “Repositioning the Body of Christ Through Prayer and Fasting” Monday morning altar prayer for the month of January.

Please join us every Monday at 6 a.m.: Monday January 22 Monday January 29 For more information contact the church office at 8861362.

Rev C.M. Jenkins II is Host Pastor.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Get On The Bus To Washington, DC. With New Covenant !

New Covenant United Church of Christ is sponsoring a Bus Trip to Washington, DC on Thursday, May 10-Saturday, May 12, 2018.

The trip will feature the National Museum of African American History and Culture and other sites such as the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Lincoln, Vietnam & the Korean Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, Marines Corp War Memorial, Tour the Jefferson, FDR & the World War II Memorials, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Tour of Capitol Hill, and the MLK Jr. Memorial.

The package includes: Coach Transportation, two nights lodging with indoor pool, two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, a licensed DC guide for three days, all admissions/sightseeing listed in the itinerary are included and all taxes and gratuity. Prices: Quad - $379/pp, Triple - $403/pp, Double - $451/pp The payment schedule is as follows: 1st Payment - non-refundable deposit - $150 due January 15th 2nd Payment - $125 due on or before Sunday, February 11th Final Payment due on or before Sunday, March 25th *Cancellation Insurance - $50/pp-must be paid with initial deposit For more information contact Deacon Dr. Theresa A. Harris-Tigg for Registration and add'l information at 716-465-3993; or call New Covenant UCC, 459 Clinton St., Buffalo, NY 14209 at 716-8563392.

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Rev. Craig D. Pridgen Elected to Falls Memorial Center Board of Directors The Rev. Craig D. Pridgen, senior pastor at True Bethel Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, and a senior business and planning analyst at M&T Bank, has been elected to the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Board of Directors.

A graduate of Medaille College and Berean Baptist College, Pastor Pridgen has extensive management experience in estate collections, risk management and regulatory compliance.

His extensive community involvement has included service to churches and civic organizations in Erie and Niagara counties and includes board membership with Literacy New York Buffalo-Niagara. He has been an organizer of Pastors, Politicians & Police on Patrol, a Niagara Christian Basketball League mentor and a mem-

Rev. Craig D. Pridgen

ber of the M&T Bank African American Resource Group Leadership Team.

WORSHIP THIS WEEK

Pastor Calls Out Trump During last Sunday’s service attended by Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, a pastor at predominantly Black Metropolitan Baptist Church in Maryland denounced racially charged comments that were made by Donald Trump in reference to Haiti and African nations last week by President Donald Trump .

During his sermon,Dr. Maurice Watson criticized the “hurtful, dehumanizing, visceral, guttural, ugly adjective, that I care not to repeat in church.”

“I stand today as your pastor to vehemently denounce and reject any such characterizations of the nations of Africa and of our brothers and sisters in Haiti,” he said. “And I further say: Whoever made such a statement, and whoever used such a visceral, disrespectful, dehumanizing adjective to characterize the nations of Africa … whoever said it, is wrong. And they ought to be held accountable.”

FAITH & FAMILY

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Oracle Charter School Hopeful Appeal Will Keep School Open

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racle Charter School serves 311 students on Delaware Ave. 90% are African American, 95% live at or below the poverty line, and all call the school home.

The SUNY Charter Schools Institute has recommended non-renewal for the school’s application for a five-year renewal of its charter.

The school is appealing that recommendation and hopeful the actions of the new board and new school leadership after receiving a report highlighting areas for growth will prove the viability and success potential of Oracle.

“We recognize there are areas in which we can grow, and we are taking aggressive measures to do that,” said Board Member Pastor George Nicholas. “It’s not just lip service, for each growth area we have systems and specific measures in place to better equip teachers, to identify student needs sooner and to improve our instructional program. We’re not just hoping, we’re executing against a plan and are already in a very different place as an institution.”

Board Co-Chair Dr. Ramone Alexander added, “From the board perspective, we’ve moved quickly to act upon the recommended areas for improvement. We have a new school leadership team, new board co-chairs and a new vision for Oracle. The Oracle today is not the same school it was even a year ago.”

Oracle informed teachers, students and parents earlier this week of the non-renewal recommendation and its appeal which will be heard Jan. 25 in New York City.

“We know what this school means to its students, alums and to the community. We’re doing everything we can to keep the school open,” said Nicholas.

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Remembering Martha Veasey: "A Great Human Being Who Will Never be Forgotten

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orn in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Samuel Ralph and Emma Hemphill, Martha Veasey's family eventually settled in Buffalo along with seven other siblings.

After a short marriage and one daughter, Martha chose to focus on her career. She graduated from Sisters Hospital School of Nursing, then worked at Buffalo General for 21 years, eventually becoming Unit Manager.

Her continued desire to help others led her to enroll at Canisius College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Immediately she began working at Canisius as a counselor in the C.O.P.E office, administering both the Arthur Eve and MLK scholarship grants. After finishing her Master’s Degree, Martha was made the school's Director of Community Relations in 1992.

Responsibility as Director of Disability Support Services was added to her charge as well.

Eugene Marshall at Loyola University in Baltimore, a founding member of "Conference on Diversity and Equity" (AJCUCDE), speaks of working with Martha with great fondness and

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admiration. "She was always in the background, yet always in the forefront of dealing with issues of support and inclusion at our [28 Jesuit] colleges. Martha was a dear friend, like having a sister in another city. Even after her retirement, I still sent her postcards from every one of our organization's conferences." Her advocacy within C.D.E led to the inception of the Canisius ALANA Student Center, providing extra support for Asian, Latin, African, and Native-American students who might have felt somewhat out of place.

Martha was an integral part of managing the college's and community's "growing pains" as Canisius began buying properties in the surrounding Main and Jefferson neighborhood to house students. Student hours and behaviors were clashing with area families. Martha saw to it that the school's plans and local tax payers' concerns were brought into alignment. She welcomed the challenge, saying "I see it as an effort to help Canisius diversify, and as a way of helping the black community retain its progressiveness."

Martha and Elverna Gidney, retired U.B. administrator and community activist, co-created Buffalo Education Task Force, through C.A.O. of Erie County, which continues to award scholarships and support to

high school students accepted to college. They commissioned a survey in the early 80's which found that area graduating seniors just were not making it to colleges in acceptable numbers.

The harvest of that data produced the Annual College Fair every September, and January's Annual Scholarship Fair connecting families with the information and resources needed to rethink the possibility of higher education's fit in their lives. Ms. Gidney remembers that Martha "was an eloquent speaker and a beautiful woman who came from a great legacy of community activists within her family."

She was the recipient of Canisius' Martin Luther King Award in 1992. After years of loyal and dedicated service, Martha retired from the college in 2007.

Martha was also heavily involved in many projects and societies that cared for the Buffalo community including the Hamlin Park Community and Taxpayers Association, and the Martin Luther King Project of WNY. Former colleagues and associates knew her to be a valued sounding board post-retirement. "She was a great woman, leader and mentor who will be sorely missed," says U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Western District of New York, the Hon. Hugh B. Scott.

Martha Veasey

After a prolonged illness, Martha Veasey passed away January 1, 2018. She is survived by her daughter Deborah (Garthel), grandchildren Jaeda, Jesse, Elise, and Mitchell; great-granddaughters Amerie and Olivia, sisters Shirley and Bernice, brother David, a host of beloved nieces and nephews and extended family, and special friend William Bailey. Adds Sababu Norris, current administrator at ALANA, "It's great that the Challenger will highlight a great human being. Because of this and more, Ms. Martha Veasey will never be forgotten."

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

-Tao Te Ching

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Community Partner Meeting - January 22, 2018

The Buffalo City School District’s Department of Student Support Services is pleased to invite you to our Community Partner Meeting being held January 22nd at 3:30p.m. at PS #95 Waterfront School, located at 95 Fourth St., Buffalo 14202.

This will be an opportunity to update, communicate, collaborate and involve you and your organization on our collective work in support of our neediest students and families. We look forward to your participation. Agenda items include an update of Student Support Services.

Please register at: https://ny01913551.schoolwires.net//cms/module/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=126 For questions or concerns please email Nicole C. Bycina, ncbycina@buffaloschools.org

Code of Conduct Public Forums- January, February, March 2018

We also invite parents and concerned community members to join us at one of the below public forums to share your feedback on the Buffalo Public Schools’ Code of Conduct.

•January 13th: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. East High Community School 820 Northampton St., 14211 •January 25th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Seneca Babcock Community Center 1168 Seneca St., 14210 •February 8th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Belle Center 104 Maryland St., 14201 •March 3rd: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lafayette High Community School 370 Lafayette Ave., 14213 •March 8th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Northwest Community Center 155 Lawn Ave., 14207

For questions or concerns please email Heath Frisch, hhfrisch@buffaloschools.org

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Entertainment

‘Skeleton Crew,’ a Tale of Autoworkers in Hard-Hit Detroit On Stage at the Cultural Center's Paul Robeson Theatre

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on stage

Rodney Taylor HOME Fine Artist Rodney Taylor is exhibiting his latest work HOME now through mid January at Nina Freudenheim Gallery located 140 North /Hotel Lenox . Hours Tuesday - Friday 10a.m.5p.m. Thursday & Saturday

by Appt. Only. Exhibit extended to Feb. 16.

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p next on the Paul Robeson Theatre stage is Skeleton Crew

by Dominique Morisseau and directed by PRT Artistic Director Paulette D. Harris At the start of the Great Recession, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground. Each of the workers has to make choices on how to move forward if their plant goes under.

Shanita has to decide how she'll support herself and her unborn child, Faye has to decide how and where she'll live, and Dez has to figure out how to make his ambitious dreams a reality. Power dynamics shift as their manager Reggie is torn between doing right by his work family, and by the red tape in his office. Powerful and tense, Skeleton Crew is the third of Dominique Morisseau's Detroit cycle trilogy.

The ensemble includes Christina Foster, Julius Land, Phil Davis, and Vernice Turner.

Skeleton Crew opens January 19th and runs thru February 11th Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday matinee at 4pm with an audience talkback to follow the performance.

For more information call 716-884-2013 or to purchase tickets online, visit www.aaccbuffalo.org and for group information email paulrobesontheatrebuffalo@gmail.com

*COREY HOLCOMB. Helium Comedy Club Friday, January 26 •7:30 PM & 10 PM Saturday, January 27 • 7 PM & 9:15 PM Sunday, January 28 • 7 PM Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street•853-1211 *Chaka Khan Sat., Jan. 27 @ Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Event Center

Art On View

Spoken Word and Poetry Reading by Brother Taharka

A spoken word presentation and poetry reading by Brother Taharka, “Just Another Brother in the Struggle,” will take place on Thursday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Frank E Merriweather Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue. *Byron Striplling Swings With Duke and Ella, Sat. Jan. 20, 8 p.m., Kleinhans MusicHall; featuring vocalist Carmen Bradford and dancer Ted Louis Levy 885-5000; bpo.org

CEPA Gallery 617 Main Street Visions: A Photographic Journey in Social Justice.

Photographs by emerging photographers from many of Buffalo’s social justice organizations.

Opens January 26 7-10pm.

On view until Feb 2nd ( Feb 2nd is silent auction ) Courses: Design Course Squeaky Wheel 627 Main Street DP/ Design & Play a design workshop using adobe illustrator.

Learn how to produce expressive graphic designs Through Jan 27 . Go to squeaky.org for more info

Urban Arts Collective Urban Arts Collective exhibition Images of Us By Us on view now through April 1st at the Burchfield Albright Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Ave. Out of Sight! Art of the Senses & Takashi Murakami: The Deep End of the Jan 17 6-8pm Carnival in celebration of these two whimsical exhibitions (rsvp required) Both on view until Jan 28 More info at albrightknox.org

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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WNY's Women’s March #StillResisting Weekend!

The Women’s March Still Resisting Weekend Organized by WNY Peace Center, with Riverside Salem. Cosponsors: Buffalo AntiRacism Coalition; Veterans For Peace #128 will take place January 20 and 21 . Last year almost 4,000 came out for the Women's Solidarity March in Buffalo, and 1-2.5 million world-wide And the turnout is expected to be higher this year.

Sat, 1/20 - #StillResisting bus to Women's March in Seneca Falls. 7am~6pm UB South Park&Ride. Get your seats now to this monumental event! Reservations & Pymt needed up front. Please email super re-Sister, Maureen Milligan mmilligan@tutorialsolutions. com your (1) name; (2) email address; (3) cell phone number - for payment details ($34 per seat, Plus pls bring $3-5 for Driver Tip!) - Women In Black, Noon-1pm, Bidwell & Elmwood. Nonviolence vigil (weekly since 2001). Signs on site.

Sun, 1/21 - Women’s Solidarity March. Staring at Buffalo City Hall Steps 2:30pm; Get information and inspiration at stops related to current issues and campaigns – e.g. women’s rights, voting rights, the vitally important Poor People’s Campaign - tba to 3:30pm. Go to WNYPeace.org for updated information and more details #Still Resisting #wepersistBUF

New Roswell Park Gallery Showcases Fruit Belt Artists

Call For Art Work!

Roswell Park Cancer Institute has launched a new Community Artists Gallery with the inaugural exhibition Artists Are All Around Us: Fruit Belt Artists.

Art submissions wanted for upcoming Panthfrica Art Exhibit February 9 - March 3 Deadline is Feb 2

The gallery was created to highlight the works of a wide range of artists in the broader community. “We wanted visitors at Roswell Park to see the diversity of artists that we have in our local neighborhoods,” says Molly Bethel, a member of the Roswell Park Alliance Art Committee and curator of the exhibition.

Bethel has taught painting in the community for almost 60 years.

In 1959 she founded MollyOlga Neighborhood Art Classes — now called Locust Street Art — a nationally recognized visual art studio offering free classes to people in the community.

Since its founding, more than 6,000 children and adults have

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developed their artistic talents in the former convent on Locust Street. “The studio is something that developed and grew organically from the requests of the neighborhood children and families who wanted to draw, paint and create,’” says Bethel.

“I was on the third generation of a lot of students when I stepped down as director.”

All six artists featured in the Roswell Park exhibition studied at Locust Street Art, some as children and some as adults, at different times from the 1960s through today. “I believe everyone should have the opportunity to develop their talents without being held back because of cost and accessibility,” says Bethel.

“I’m always happy when the practice of art clicks with a person who has the urge to create, regardless of age, and of course, I’m happy when people stick with it and progress.”

The eight-piece installation features a range of subjects, from a portrait of the late entertainer Prince to a painting of Scottie’s Steak House. The gallery is located in Roswell Park at the east end of the connector between the Scott Bieler Clinical Sciences Center and the main hospital.

The current Artists Are All Around Us installation will be on display until February, when it will be followed by an exhibit featuring photos and poetry by immigrant and refugee children in Buffalo. The rotating exhibit space will be managed by the Roswell Park Alliance Art Committee, a group of dedicated community volunteers that are responsible for coordinating every aspect of soliciting, selecting, installing and maintaining Roswell Park’s art collection with the philanthropic support of generous donors.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

uffalo Arts Studio is coordinating a visual art exhibit as part of Buffalo's Newest Art Collective PANTHFRICA and their Celebration of the upcoming Marvel Film Black Panther.

The goal of the PANTHFRICA Art Exhibit is to present artwork that reflects the Afro-futurist view of a powerful, heroic future for people of color. Artwork that honors ancestors and elders while celebrating diverse traditions and cultures will also be featured.

Like Wakanda, the fictional country from Marvel’s Black Panther comics and upcoming film Black Panther, interested artists should consider how they see themselves, their ancestors, their community, and/or their city through the Afro-futurist lens. Although final artwork may reference established historical and/or fictional characters, settings or stories, All Artwork MUST be Original. Buffalo Arts Studio is a notfor-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio space and exposure for visual artists while creating community cultural connections through exhibitions, public art, and educational programs.

PANTHFRICA logo by Edreys Wajed Eligibility: All WNY Artists are encouraged to submit.

We are specially Seeking Artworks from Youth Ages 10-24 and Students in Middle School, High School, and College. Work may be created independently, as a class project/assignment, or as part of the Afrofuturism guided workshops. The workshops will provide an opportunity to learn about the Afrofuturism art movement and create a work of art to be displayed in the PANTHFRICA Exhibit at Buffalo Arts Studio.

Afrofuturism Workshops •Thursday January 18, Grant Street Neighborhood Center, 271 Grant Street from 4-7pm •Saturday January 27, Buffalo Arts Studio, 2495 Main Street at 1pm Supplies will be provided for both workshops and the suggested donation is $5. For further questions about the workshops please call 716 882-5327 extension 6 .

Art Submission Specifications: •All mediums will be accepted, however all work must be mounted on matte board or framed and wired for hanging.

•All works must be smaller than 40”x60” and weigh less than 40 lbs.

•Submission label MUST be attached to all work and include name, address, email, school, and phone number as well as title of artwork, year of completion, and medium.

Submission deadline: •February 1-2, to drop-off artwork. NO ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER Feb 2.

•All art should be dropped off at Buffalo Arts Studio 2495 Main Street.

•February 6-7, 2018 exhibit Installation.

•March 8-10, 2018 Pick-up artwork The Opening Reception will be held Friday February 9 from 5-8pm. The exhibit will be on view until Saturday March 3 during regular gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information about Buffalo's PANTHFRICA Black Panther Celebration, visit https://www.panthfrica.com/ or email panthfrica@gmail.com.

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Generations

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest Announced for High School Juniors and Seniors The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest for high school juniors and seniors will be held on January 20 from 3-5p.m. at the St. John Baptist Church Family Life Center, 833 Michigan Avenue. Participating students will address the following topic: “What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Say About The NFL Players and Others Protesting During the National Anthem?” The first place winner will receive $250; 2nd place, $100 and 3rd place, $50. Persons interested in taking part in the contest should contact Duncan Kirkwood for more information at (716) 308-0506. The event is being sponsored in part by Humanities New York, Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter, the Buffalo Chapter NCCCP and The Challenger Community News.

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Doug Ruffin to Receive the Eye On History Award

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hotographer and documentary filmmaker, Doug Ruffin, will be the 27th recipient of the Eye On History Award on Sunday, January 21,at the Merriweather Library from 2 to 4 p.m.

Doug Ruffin, a native of Buffalo, NY and the son of Donette & Douglas Ruffin, Sr. has worked in the local media for over 20 years. He is a product of the Buffalo Public School System having attended the B.U.I.L.D. Academy (’85) and Bennett High School (’89). He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology in 1993.

Doug has produced a number of local documentary films telling the story of Buffalo’s African American community, most notably beginning in 1997 with his very first film project B.U.I.L.D. – Of the community & for the community which told

the story of the B.U.I.L.D. Organization. Other films include Model Cities, St. John Baptist Church, Dan Montgomery’s and WUFO. He also produced a number of community based television programs on the public access channel, among them BCTV Tonight Buffalo’s Community Affairs Magazine, AmeriCorps Magazine and the Doug Ruffin Show. He was the former Co-Host of Upfront TV Magazine which aired on WKBW-TV (ABC Affiliate). In the summer of 2002, Doug created a media literacy program for youth where they learned to create their own documentary film titled “In search of community”. Doug is also the founder and curator of The Community Images Multimedia Traveling Exhibit on Buffalo’s African American Community consisting of Photographs, Video, Films & documentaries.

On a community level, Doug Ruffin has served on the Board

41st Anniversary

Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest 2018 Theme: A Salute To Buffalo’s Freedom Wall

Doug Ruffin

of Directors of various organizations such as Juneteenth Festival, Inc, The Afro American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, The Western New York Minority Media Professionals, The Dr. Martin Luther King Student Awareness Tour and The B.U.I.L.D. Academy Alumni Association.

Doug Ruffin is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, The Prince Hall Masons & Shriners. Doug Ruffin has been the recipient of various awards and accolades Including The Uncrowned Kings, The Black Achievers in Industry, Men of Distinction and The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2004.

Today Doug Ruffin is the Owner of Urban Legacy Filmworks, an independent multimedia company which is also certified Minority Business Enterprise with the city, county and New York State. He also works for the United States Postal Service as well as Power 96.5FM/ MIX 1080 WUFO as an On Air Personality and Host of his very own show “The Neo Soul Movement – Western New York’s Official Neo Soul Music Show”.

In the fall of 2017, four artists: John Baker, Julia Bottoms-Douglas, Chuck Tingley and Edreys Wajed completed 28 portraits of African Americans on a “Freedom Wall” on the corner of Michigan and East Ferry Street. The wall was commissioned by the AlbrightKnox Public Art Initiative in partnership with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. The 28 portraits are: Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Arthur O. Eve, Dr. Lydia Wright, Dr. Monroe Fordham, Stokely Carmichael, Huey P. Newton, Angela Davis, King Peterson, William Gaiter, Malcolm X, Frederick Douglass, William Wells Brown, George K. Arthur, Mary B. Talbert, Charlene Miller Caver, W.E.B. DuBois, Rev. J. Edward Nash, Eva Doyle, Alnisa Banks, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Minnie Gillette, Marcus Garvey and Alicia Garza. There is a brief biography beside each portrait on the wall.

The contest is open to all students in grades 4-12. An original POEM, RAP OR VERSE may be written about one or more persons featured on Buffalo’s Freedom Wall.

Entry must be received by SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018 at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue or emailed to AAHANFWoodson@gmail.com. Your Name, Address, Telephone Number, School And Grade Must Be Written On Your Entry.

Entries will be judged on originality, content and neatness.

Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: Grades 4-6; Grades 7-9; Grades 10-12. First prize - $100, Second prize - $75 Third prize - $50 Only winners will be notified of the awards program.

Winning entries will be read by the participants at the African American History Program at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm. They will also be printed in Historically Speaking, Spring 2018.

The event is sponsored by the Afro-American Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch, Buffalo Public Schools – Dept. of Social Studies, Zawadi Books and others to be announced.

He is presently working on a new film on the 1967 Riot in Buffalo. His Urban Legacy Film Works Company records past and current history in our city. The Eye on History Award recognizes people in our community who contribute outstanding work in unique and creative ways.

Columnist Eva M. Doyle is the Award Founder. The awards program is free and open to the public. For more information call 847-6010.

"Our children are our future. Our life ater death"- African Proverb

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African Countires Respond To Trump's Racist "S-hole" Remark

poetry

Atlantic Libation

And i saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state odf stillness as I fell into an all night trance.

Waves rolling truth, speaking reality, awaking the youth, to what's really going on in the song.

The waves still singing the songs of our Ancestors long gone. i feel Antiquity dancing in my soul right now.

Stop!!! Stop!!

Someone turning off that faucet.

Someone lull me back to consciously sleeping away from the painful life of the Black man.

Stop!

Give me a moment to swim the waves and behave where i am just natural.

And i saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state of stillness as i fell into an all night trance.

Waves rolling truth, speaking reality, awaking the youth, to what's really going on in this song.

Stop! Stop!!!

Somebody turn off that faucet.

Somebody lull me back to sleep. i don't want to hear words like mission, revolution, or African feet jumping into the ocean.

Stop! i'll close my ears. i don't want to hear it. i don't want to be near it.

Share your secrets with someone else. i am not the chosen one. i just want to float. i just want to ride the waves aimlessly on the horizon.

But the Ancestors, the Ancestors, the Ancestors, keep naming me.

The Ancestors, the Ancestors, the Ancestors, keep claiming me. i be, i am, i will be captive until I free my self of it all.

Turning around the ships, reversing the direction of the whips, and re-charting the nighttime navigational paths all the way back to Afrika.

And i saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state odf stillness as I fell into an all night trance.

And I saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state odf stillness as I fell into an all night trance.

And i saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state odf stillness as I fell into an all night trance.

And i saw the Atlantic move and dance, place me in a state odf stillness as I fell into an all night trance. (c) vonetta t. rhodes 8/2000

“We wish to plead our own cause.

Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — President Trump’s dismissal of Haiti, El Salvador and all of Africa as “shithole countries” whose inhabitants are not desirable for U.S. immigration shocked people around the world and provoked swift condemnation. he president made the remarks Thursday during a White House meeting with lawmakers and suggested immigrants from Norway or Asia would be preferable.

“The African Union Commission is frankly alarmed at statements by the president of the United States when referring to migrants of African countries and others in such contemptuous terms,” said Ebba Kalondo, the spokeswoman for the African Union. “Considering the historical reality of how many Africans arrived in the U.S. during the Atlantic slave trade, this flies in the face of all accepted behavior and practice.”

She added that the statement was particularly unpleasant coming from the leader of country that is a “global example” of how a strong and diverse country can be the product of migration, and she expressed hope eventually that “the values the U.S. is known for because of its particular experience with migration will come to bear.”

The reaction from the United Nations human rights spokesman, Rupert Colville, was uncharacteristically blunt, describing the remarks as “racist.”

“There is no other word one can use but ‘racist,’” he said at a briefing in Geneva. “You cannot dismiss entire countries and continents as ‘shitholes,’ whose entire populations, who are not white, are therefore not welcome.”

In Haiti, people took to Twitter to share pictures of their country — verdant green hills, palm trees in the sunset, and sparkling turquoise water.

“Hey #ShitHolePresident!” wrote Harold Isaac. “Here is what my #shithole looks like.”

Haiti’s ambassador to the United States condemned the statements and said that the country had asked for an explanation of Trump’s comments from American officials.

“In the spirit of the people of Haiti we feel in the statements, if they were made, the president was either misinformed or miseducated about Haiti and its people, ” the ambassador, Paul G. Altidor, said in a statement.

Altidor said the Haitian Embassy in Washington was inundated with emails from Americans apologizing for Trump’s remarks, which he found heartening.

Haiti's largest newspaper condemned it as “racist and disgaceful” and said such comments “had no place in the relations between nations or people, even less so in the mouth of a president of a nation friendly to Haiti.”

In Africa, where the entire continent was dismissed by Trump, there were similar reactions celebrating their countries’ beauty, with a well-known presenter for South Africa’s broadcaster SABC tweeting “Good morning from the greatest most beautiful ‘shithole country’ in the world!!”

The deputy secretary general of the ANC, the party founded by Nelson Mandela, hit back at Trump’s comment during a news conference in South Africa. “Ours is not a shithole country, neither is Haiti or any other country in distress,” Jessie Duarte said.

Meanwhile, the Daily Maverick, a Johannesburg-based news site, wryly suggested that “Casual Friday at the White House is soon to include hoods and tiki torches at this rate.”

Botswana gave a rare official response to the remarks, summoning the U.S. ambassador there “to clarify if Botswana is regarded as a ‘shithole’ country” as well and wondering why “President Trump must use this descriptor and derogatory word when talking about countries with whom the U.S. has had cordial and mutually beneficial bilateral relations for many years.” The statement concluded by calling the remarks racist.

Kenyan political cartoonist Victor Ndula, who has criticized Trump’s immigration policies in the past, drew a “‘White’ House map of Africa,” with regions labeled as “west of the shithole,” “southern shithole” and “horn of the shithole” for Kenya’s Star newspaper.

“It’s derogatory and sad to belong to countries that have been labeled ‘shithole’ countries,” lamented Moses Osani, a communications specialist on his lunch break in Nairobi. “Immigrants also contribute to the economy of the U.S. We have relatives who work so hard, some three jobs a day, working and hoping for a breakthrough for their families back home.”

Vicente Fox, a former president of Mexico and a harsh critic of Trump, also noted on Twitter America’s immigrant history, saying “your mouth is the foulest shithole in the world. With what authority do you proclaim who’s welcome in America and who’s not. America’s greatness is built on diversity, or have you forgotten your immigrant background, Donald?”

In El Salvador, the news of the comments quickly shot to the top of news websites. “Donald Trump insults El Salvador,” read one headline.

In light of Trump’s alleged preference for immigrants from Norway, a number of users on social media were resharing a Norwegian website launched in 2016 aiming to persuade Trump-skeptical Americans to immigrate to Norway. “We are offering acute aid to descendants of emigrated Norwegians, and other Americans, considering a new start abroad,” read a welcome message on the website,“in light of the results of the U.S. presidential election.”

One Norwegian official in Brussels joked that the country might consider changing its official tourism slogan from “Powered by Nature” to “Not a Shithole,” before saying that the whole situation was a bit awkward.

Norwegians on social media also questioned the attractiveness of immigrating to a country without free health care, paid parental leave or gun control.

Reaction across the United States, home to a large population of immigrants from these countries, was emotional.

Illinois state Sen. Kwame Raoul, son of Haitian immigrants, said there was no “apologizing out of this.”

“He’s demonstrated himself to be unfit, unknowledgeable about the history of this country and the history of contributions that immigrants, particularly Haitian immigrants, have made to this country,” Raoul, a Democrat, told CBS. “It makes me embarrassed to have this guy as the president of my country.”

Republican pollster Frank Luntz quoted a report and said that 43 percent of immigrants from African countries have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33 percent of the American population overall.

Farah Larrieux, a Haitian immigrant and organizer in Miami, referenced statements Trump made in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood while campaigning before the 2016 election that he wanted “to be the biggest champion” for Haitian Americans.

“This is beyond politics. The guy has no respect for anyone.

I am trying not to cry,” she told CBS. “I can't understand how someone goes from making a statement in Little Haiti saying I want to be the biggest champion of Haiti to calling Haiti a 'shithole.' It makes me sick.”

Journalist Amélie Baron‫ ‏‬ran down a list of stereotypes promoted about the country in recent years, referencing a flap where a Weather Channel meteorologist claimed that Haitian children were so hungry they ate trees, another statement reportedly made

by Trump in 2017 that Haitian immigrants “all have AIDS” and Trump's remark from Thursday.

“How bad some US citizens judge Haiti,” she wrote.

-Washington Post

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Information Session for Training For Career in Advanced Manufacturing & Energy The UB Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is hosting an information session with Northlands Workforce Training Center for anyone looking for a career in Advanced Manufacturing & Energy on Thursday, January 18th at 5 p.m. Seating is limited so please RSVP at 645-8875.

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LEGAL NOTICE HSBC v. Cryan SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE

HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff against MICHAEL CRYAN; SUZANNE CRYAN, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 22, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove of the Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, City of Buffalo, N.Y. on the 14th day of February, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. premises described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Amherst ,County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot Number thirty-nine (39), Township eleven (11), Range seven (7) of the Holland Land Company’s survey and further distinguished as Subdivision Lon Number seventy (70) as shown on map filed in Erie County Clerk’s Office under Cover Number 1156 and being fiftytwo (52) feet and rear by one hundred thirty-five (135) feet in depth, Darwin, west side, three hundred five and seventy hundredths (305.70) feet south of Kings Highway formerly Elbert Avenue.

Said premises known as 223 Darwin Drive, Amherst, N.Y. 14226.

(Section: 80.10, Block: 17, Lot: 7).

Approximate amount of lien $ 104,315.75 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

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MBE:12%, WBE:18%, SDVOB: 6%, Proposals due to MCI by 1/22/18 at 12:0PM. Safety Improvements Project D263642 for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Contact: jlarcara@markcerrone.com.

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Employmennt / Help wanted Assistant Professor, English Education, 10 Months

Assistant Professor 10 Months

The English Department at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor 10 Months (tenure track).

The Modern and Classical Languages Department at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor 10 Months (tenure track).

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

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The BMHA is seeking experienced applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Legal Counsel. For details visit www.bmhahousing.com.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, resume and compensation requirements by the close of Friday, February 2, 2018, to Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Human Resources Department 300 Perry Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Attn: Theresa Spagna, SHRM-SCP Deputy Executive Director for Personnel THE BMHA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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LEGAL NOTICE BID REQUEST FOR BID Mark Cerrone, Inc. is requesting bids for the following projects for all scopes of work detailed in contract documents. Optional MWBE Pre-bid meetings will be held interested firms at MCI Office. Documents can be obtained by contacting the associated estimator, Phone 716-282-5244, Fax 716-282-5245 or iSqFt®. Bids due electronically or in person at 2368 Maryland Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Certified firms for associated goals are strongly encouraged.

Grand Island Electronic Toll Conversion Project on Grand Island, NY. Contact: gbostard@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting 1/17/18 at 3:30pm. MBE:5%, WBE:5%, Proposals due to MCI by 1/29/18 at 12:00PM. Water System Improvements Project in Cheektowaga, Lackawanna, Blasdell, Hamburg, and West Seneca, NY. Contact: jlarcara@markcerrone.com. Optional MWBE Meeting 1/24/18 at 3:30pm MWBE: 10%.

Proposals due to MCI by 2/2/18 at 12:00PM

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LEGAL NOTICE Coughlin aka Morgan et.al.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE M&T Bank, Plaintiff AGAINST KERI A. COUGHLIN A/K/A KERI A. MORGAN; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 11-8-2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove, Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 on 2-08-2018 at 10:00AM, premises known as 4034 Burke Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14219.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hamburg, County of Erie and State of New York, SBL: 160.14-2-4. Approximate amount of judgment $141,775.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #805873/2016. Amanda Zafur, Esq., Referee Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP 950 New Loudon Road, Suite 109 Latham, NY 12110 16-3837 50197

LEGAL NOTICE BID Sealed bids will be received at the Peace of Mind Quality Childcare Center, 696 Broadway St., Buffalo, NY 14212 until noon on February 1, 2018 for meal catering service at the 696 Broadway address. Specifications for 100 breakfasts, 70 lunches and 100 snacks may only be obtained by contacting Peace of Mind Quality Childcare Center, Peacemind696 @ yahoo.com or (716) 847-1234.

All work will be conducted in strict accordance with bid specifications. Bids will be opened and read on Februay 1, 2018.

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, Scarlett Bey whose address is 212 Belmont pkwy Hemstead NY 11550 proclaim my Free National Name as MOORISH SCIENCE TEMPLE OF AMERICA according to the rules and usages of such Moorish SCIENCE TEMPLE OF AMERICA. The Moorish Science Temple of America deriving its power and authority from the Great Koran of Mohammed to propagate the faith and extend the learning and truth of the Great Prophet of Alli in America. To anoint, appoint and consecrate missionaries of the prophet and to establish faith of Mohammed in America.

For a full job description and to apply: https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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

HEALTH HOMES CARE COORDINATOR To coordinate services with the Health Homes for the purpose of decreasing high risk medical and/or behavioral health costs for individuals being served in this Health Home. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’sin Mental Health.

Bachelor’s level education or higher in anyfield with five (5) years of experience working directly withpersons with behavioral health diagnosis; OR a CASAC TEMPORARY-PART TIME Independent Living Specialist This position will coordinate independent living skills,evaluations and training for persons with disabilities.To assist in the personal adjustment of an individual's disabilityand maximize community participation.

MHPC Administrative Assistant Perform general office dutie including computer input, bulk mailings, copying, faxing, reception and other miscellaneous clerical office functions.

Assist Director in implementing Mental Health Peer Connection’s (MHPC) Programs.

Associates Degree in Human Services, Education, English, or related field plus one (1) year of general office work experience, or a High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years experience in general office work. Must be able to type thirty-five (35) words per minute. Verifiable supervised volunteer experience otraining in a vocational program will be considered on a pro-rated basis. Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials.

LEGAL NOTICE RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The NFTA is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for - LRRT - Fastener and Pad Replacement Phase 10 Project No.25/31LU1721. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on February 9, 2018. www.nftaengineering.com

OAHIIO Administrative Assistant: Perform general office duties including computer input and other miscellaneous office functions for OAHIIO. Must possess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate. Professional and life experience may be considered in lieu of, in full or part of academic credentials. Candidates must possess knowledge and understanding of the unique needs and systems within Native communities, have personal and/or professional experience with disabilities, and be skilled in the performance of general office duties includingcomputer input and other miscellaneous office functions. Must be able to type thirty-five (35) words per minute.

MHPC Peer Support Specialist: We are looking for 3 people to fill this position. To provide peer support to individuals, with lived mental health experiences, in obtaining their goals related to Independent Living, Vocations, and improve Quality of Life.Associate’s Degree in the above fields with two (2) years related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness; or a High School Diploma with four (4) years related work or volunteer experience with people with mental illness.

Please submit cover letter & resume to: Tina Brown, Chief of Human Resources/CCO WNY Independent Living, Inc., 3108 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 employment@wnyil.org LEGAL NOTICE BID

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid 4761 - TAXICAB CONCESSION AT NFIA 4763 - FINANCIAL ADVISOR Download Bids from www. nfta.com

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SBA and SCORE Buffalo Niagara to present 22nd Annual Straight Talk and the Straight Talk Series Kimberly Duncan

LaRoya Kelly

Local Residents Named People Inc. Support Professionals of the Year People Inc., Western New York’s largest and most experienced health and human services agency, recently recognized 13 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for their exceptional work providing supports and services to people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. The awardees, who are employees of People Inc., were nominated by coworkers and the families of those they serve. Each received a $1,000 monetary award.

Two residents from the East Side of Buffalo were recognized: Kimberly Duncan, an employee of People Inc. for more than 13 years, exemplifies the agency’s dedication to superior care. In her role as IRA specialist, Kimberly assists individuals as needed in all activities and areas of daily living. Kimberly enjoys being able to work at various sites and appreciates the uniqueness of each individual she serves.

LaRoya Kelly, an employee of People Inc. for more 10 years, exemplifies the agency’s dedication to superior care. In her role as Community Coordinator, LaRoya plans and coordinates meaningful community activities that promote independence and individualism. In her spare time, LaRoya enjoys spending time with her son and tutoring kids in the community to help them learn Spanish.

ROOMS

ROOMS FOR RENT: Delavan-Humboldt area, Bailey-Delavan. $325$480. Everything included.

(716)818-3410.

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!

BUFFALO, NY – The U.S. Small Business Administration Buffalo District Office and the SCORE Buffalo Niagara Chapter will host the Straight Talk 2018 seminar on Saturday, January 20 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This is the 22nd annual presentation of this program which has attracted thousands of participants over the years to expose entrepreneurs and small business owners to information and resources about starting or growing a small business.

The 60-minute seminars reflect the ever-changing needs of the Western New York entrepreneurial community. Additionally, participants can obtain one-on-one business counseling, visit information booths and speak to representatives from local business resources, and network with other entrepreneurs and small business owners.

“SBA is committed to expanding access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities

so that we can drive economic growth and job creation,” said SBA Buffalo District Director Franklin Sciortino.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Cost of attendance is $25.00 on the day of the event, pre-registration tickets are available for $20.00. Students with current/valid identification pay $10.00, and veterans attend for free with proof of veteran status. Registration fees include a continental breakfast, free parking and the Straight Talk series.

•Navigating Your Business through Taxes & Permits •Social Media Marketing •We Did It! You Can Too!” featuring HLM Landscaping and Janie’s Emporium •Home-Based Business Issues Following the event, the Straight Talk Series will begin on January 30, 2018 for eight successive Tuesdays from 5:45 - 8:30 p.m. at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York. The Straight Talk Series provides additional information about starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. Atten-

dance is free with registration to Straight Talk on January 20, 2018 otherwise the cost is $5.00 per session. Attend all 8 sessions and receive a small business education diploma.

A very special thank you to SCORE Buffalo Niagara and its supporters.

For further information contact SBA at 716-551-4301. To register online, please visit WNY Straight Talk .

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES!

Registered attendants will automatically be scheduled for the Business Basics introductory seminar to learn about business plans and other foundations of growing a successful business.

Participants can select two additional seminars from the following list: •Show Me the Money •Make Yourself Credit Worthy •Maximize Opportunities through Federal, State and Local Certifications

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NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS SUN 1/7

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MEREA WORLD Transportation Service Specializing in Round Trip & Over Night Trips Text or call 716 939-8892

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SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

WEDNESDAY JAN. 17

THURSDAY JAN.18

H.E.A.P. Outreach Site at CAO Masten Resource Center: 1423 Fillmore Avenue, 10 am to 4 pm. For info (716) 842-0490 or e-mail bmw@erie.gov or the H.E.A.P. Hotline at (716) 8587644.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566.

Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St.

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

Annual Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest for High School Juniors & Seniors: 3-5 pm,, St. John Family Life Center, 833 MichiganSt.

Chicago Steppin: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St.

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

– 1 p.m. Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan.

380-5100. $5

Open Enrollment Health Fair: To help individuals and families who need assistance applying for health coverage. 10 am to 2 PM at the Niagara Branch Li-

THURSDAY JAN.18 Foxie Brown Line Dance Classes: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046.

FRIDAY JAN. 19

SATURDAY JAN. 20

WEDNESDAY JAN. 24 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

THURSDAY JAN. 25 Spoken Word Presentation and Poetry Reading by Brother Taharka: 6:30 p.m. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue.

THURSDAY JAN. 25 FOXIE BROWN LINE DANCE CLASSES: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 4442046.

The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St. (716)427-0566.

FRIDAY JAN. 26

SATURDAY JAN. 27

SATURDAY JAN. 27 brary 280 Porter Avenue.

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

– 1 p.m. Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan.

380-5100. $5.

TUESDAY JAN. 30 Free First Time Homebuyers Orientation: 6 p.m. at Evans Bank, 925 Elmwood Avenue.

Hosted by FLARE Inc. and BURA. 838-6740.

WEDNESDAY JAN. 31 The Durham Central City Baby Café . Info and support for pregnant and breastfeeding moms 5:30 – 7:30 pm 200 Eagle St (716)427-0566.

Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.;

Ecology Expert To Discuss Diversity And Conservation At Canisius J. Drew Lanham, PhD, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Wildlife Ecology at Clemson University, will give a lecture entitled “Home Range: Finding Commonality and Cause in Connecting Birds and Humans for Conservation,” on Thursday, January 18 at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Lanham’s talk will be followed by a book signing for his latest release, The Home Place ‒ Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Christy Hoffman, PhD, assistant professor of animal behavior, ecology and conservation at (716) 888-2775.

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"There's nothing like Kwanzaa in Buffalo!"

-Sharon Holley

BLACK BUFFALO AMIDST THE SNOW AND COLD CLIMATE THERE IS A WARMTH HERE THERE IS A LOVE THAT ONLY BLACK PEOPLE CAN BASK IN THERE IS A COMING TOGETHER OF KINDRED SPIRITS TO MAKE THE SUN SHINE EVEN ON A SNOWY GREY DAY CALL IT KWANZAA CALL IT THE MAAFA CALL IT SANKOFA CALL IT JUNETEENTH BLACK FOLKS IN BUFFALO ARE IN AFRICA ALL YEAR ROUND MARCUS AND HARRIET STILL LIVE THERE AND CELEBRATE THEIR LOVE FOR FREEDOM HERE IN BUFFALO THERE IS SPACE TO BREATHE BLACK AND A REASON TO KNOW THAT WE ARE ROYAL NO MATTER WHERE WE GO LIKE IMHOTEP SAID WE STILL WEAR THE CROWN INSPITE OF WHAT OTHERS MIGHT SAY WE WILL FIND A WAY TO MASTER THE DAY -ABIODUN 1-8-18

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Abiodun Oyewale of the group The Last Poets was in Buffalo for Kwanzaa and was at CAO Rafi Greene center the last two days of the holiday. According to Queen Sis. Patricia Elliott of the Kwanzaa Committee,"He had an Amazing time with us and has expressed wanting to come again!" She a lso shared that this year marks The Last Poets 50th Anniversary. Bro. Abiodum

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