Challenger Community News March 14, 2018

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A Denise Parrish

Aida Stewart

Amanda Birmingham

Anna Miller

Antoinette Cunningham

Carla McDow

Dawn Sanders-Garrett

Delisa D. Robinson

Denise Hurst

Donna Latham-Edwards

Dr. Cierra Gilbert

Dr. Danielle Johnson

Dr. Jessica Blakely

Elizabeth Minns

Eunice Jackson

Felicia Williamson

Gina Davis

Jada Rain Hearon

Jennifer Strickland

Jessica Jackson

Kareema Morris

Kelly Showard

Kendra Brim

Latanya Mccorkle

Lynette Kean

Maria Dockery

Mia G. Wilkes

Nicole Daniels

Preciouss M. Patterson

Regina Moody

Rev. Karen Hardaway

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Dr. Umar Johnson to Keynote Umoja’s 1st Annual Conference Page 11

ROCHESTER

Entire School Views ”Black Panther” Page 2 Robin Mann

Roxanne Roland

Shannon Spruill

Sonya M. Freeland

Sophia Howard-Johnson

Susan Boyd

Susie Pieri

Tammy Gaines

Tammy S. Martin-Green

Tara Craig

Tereka Baltimore

Yolandra Diane Baker

Women Touching the World 43 Outstanding Women Are 2018 Honorees Page 7

JUMAANE WHO?

Jumaane D. Williams, Lieutenant Governor Hopeful, Visits Area Page 3

Open Mic Profile: Rita Elaine Fedrick Page 10

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Melissa Teague of World Of Inquiry School # 58

Rochester Teacher's Campaign to Send Entire School to See "Black Panther" is Successful

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ochester Teacher Melissa Teague of World Of Inquiry SchooL # 58 (WOIS ) recently saw the Black Panther film and took her inspiration and the #BlackPantherChallenge to the next level.

She recently gave her tenth grade class a Black Lives Matter assignment to juxtapose the Civil Rights struggle of the 60’s with the Black Lives Matter movement of today and in the comparison discuss how best to affect social change and identify who becomes the hero within his or her community.

During the assignment Teague, who is also the only Black teacher at the school, decided to create A Go Fund Me page to raise money for her students engaged in the project and as a celebration and culmination of their hard work she would use the funds to take them to see the film as part of the field study, but that idea grew and went from taking one class to taking the entire school of roughly 450 students to see the film!

She created a Go Fund Me page with goal of raising $ 3,900 by March 14 to afford this greater mission and in just 8 days ( by March 12) she exceed her goal raising $3,970!

Along with the financial donations donners left very positive messages for her effort, “Such an amazing opportunity for our youth. Much Love for you Ms. Teague!” and “ You continue to rock, more than an educator” were just some of the supportive comments left on her page.

The educator humbly replied to all who supported the mission “Thank you, every one of you! Because of you, every high school student can attend the field study to see Black Panther on Friday! We

have met our Goal! Thank You Thank You Thank You!” Despite the goal having been met you can still support the cause until March 14 on Go Fund Me www.gofundme. com/send-wois-students-toblack-panther .

Way To Go Melissa!

African American Legends, Movers and Shakers Attend Fritz Pollard Alliance Reception 2018

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nce again, The Fritz Pollard Alliance Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Salute to Excellence Awards and reception was attended by a host of African American legends, movers and shakers at this year’s Superbowl.

Fritz Pollard was the first African American coach in the National Football George League.

The RADNEY goal of the Alliance Foundation is to increase access and opportunity for minorities in coaching, front office and scouting positions in the NFL. It was formed in 2003 by Cyrus Mehri and the late Attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. This year's Tagliabue Award recipient went to Dennis Green posthumously, head

football coach of Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. Coach Green was very instrumental bringing along many young African American coaches during his time.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Justice Alan Page; a Hall of Fame Defensive tackle who won league MVP honors with the Minnesota Vikings.

Additional awards resented included the Minority NCAA Head Coaches, Salute to Excellence Award and the NFL Head Coaches & Executives awards. A special tribute was made in memory of Ambassador Daniel Rooney, Chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers & NFL Diversity and Inclusion Committee for being one of the driving forces in getting Rooney Rule implemented in the NFL. In his closing remarks,

John Wooten

John Wooten Co-Founder & Chairman of Fritz Pollard Alliance, assured that the Oakland Raiders were not going to get away with skipping the Rooney Rule by not interviewing any Black candidates.

“We are not going to let it go and can’t let it go; It’s a matter of principal of who we are and ... this issue will be resolved.

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Jumaane Who?

Activist Lawmaker Jumaane D. Williams, Lieutenant Governor Hopeful, Visits Buffalo, Rochester

P Community Follow Up Meeting With Jefferson Street Tops Officials Set: Residents Urged to Attend!

A follow up community meeting with elected officials, community leaders and the Tops Supermarket management team will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library. The focus of the meeting will be on improving customer service and adequate supply of food items on sale. In addition Tops will submit a Plan of Action document to inform the public on how it will go about implementing those changes. The general public and residents immediately served by the supermarket are encouraged to attend to give input and support.

11 Named to Police Oversight Committee Community Advisory Board The Common Council unanimously adopted a resolution last Tuesday creating a community advisory board to the Police Oversight Committee. The advisory board, made up of a cross section of 11 city residents, will make recommendations to the Police oversight Committee. Councilmember David Rivera is the chairman of the oversight committee.

Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood said he is committed to working with the advisory group The advisory board will hold meetings with residents and make recommendations to the council and Buffalo Police Department on how community and police relationships can be improved.

Over 50 people applied for the 11 seats on the advisory board according to Mr. Rivera. The names of the board members who will be officially introduced at the next Common Council Meeting on March 27 are: •Yasmin Young – WBLK Director of Community Outreach • Bobbi Brown – Resident Advisory Board for Buffalo Municipal Housing WBLK's Yasmin Young was among those named Authority •Erin Carman - Assistant Professor to Police Oversight ComCommunity Adviat Daemen College’s Department of mittee sory Board.

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rior to formally announcing his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in February, Brooklyn New York councilman Jumaane D. Williams visited upstate New York in late January during a tour to “test the waters” for his run. The self-described “activist-legislator” received a warm welcome in Rochester and Buffalo (Syracuse was also on his agenda)) where the turnouts were impressive. Appearing at Buffalo’s Allentown Hardware before an enthusiastic audience, Mr. Williams spoke briefly about his career. Recounting how he has been told that he was “too principled and too much of an activist" to go any further politically, he said that suggestion is one he is very much seeking to defy.

“We need principles in politics,” he stated. As an activist/politician, he said the two things that surprises him the most is “how hard it is for Jumaane Williams (3rd from left) poses with Cariol Horne, her son people to do the right thing,… and and a PUSH Buffalo member following a spirited rally in Buffalo. how cheaply people sell out not to do the right thing… I’d rather lose an election and lose my seat than lose who I am!” he said to applause.

Gov. Cuomo and others like him, he continued, “sound progressive now,” but they take that ‘progressive coat” on and off.

“I want to be the people’s Lt. Governor," he declared. If the governor is doing the right thing, he said he would applaud it. “But we need someone who also has to be able to say “the emperor has no clothes!”

The 41-year-old progressive Democrat has led the charge against gun violence in New York.

He commended members of Buffalo’s SNUG Organization (guns spelled backwards) who attended the Buffalo gathering. He has also been an outspoken advocate against tenant harassment; a proponent of police reform and led the effort to end discriminatory stop-and-frisk.

The Bklyner. reported that when he announced his run for Lt. governor, Williams stated: “The Lieutenant Governor position needs to be more than ribbon cutting and rubber stamping. I want to be the people’s advocate in Albany, pushing the Governor and the legislature to enact the progressive policies that are the promise of our state. I want to represent the diverse needs of the people of our state– and by the way, our state government could use some diversity.”

A fellow lawmaker had high praise for the life long activist.

“Jumaane Williams is the strongest, clearest, and most fearless voice for justice that I know in elected office,” fellow Councilmember Brad Lander told the Bklyner. on the day Williams announced.

Added Eddie Kay, veteran labor organizer, “I know he’ll utilize the position of Lieutenant Governor as more than the Governor’s mouthpiece—his voice is one for the people.”

Jumaane’s move is a challenge to Kathy Hochul, Governor Cuomo’s current second in command. While the new Governor and Lieutenant Governor will be elected on a single ticket this fall, each position has a separate primary.

Columnist to Present the History of The Black Irish Columnist Eva M. Doyle will present a lecture on the history of the Black Irish on her radio show Eye On History on Saturday, March 17. The show will air from 11:00 am - 11:30 am on radio station WUFO 1080 AM and 96.5 FM. The Eye On History Radio Show airs on the first and third Saturday of each month. The Lecture will explain how the Irish arrived in the Caribbean especially in Jamaica. The lecture will also describe an important event in Black History that occurred on St. Patrick's Day.The Eye On History Radio Show has been on the air for 12 years.

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The REAL Black Panthers

African American tank squadron Black Panthers.

The film Black Panther has fired the imagination of cinema goers as its hero defeats a terrible enemy in epic battle scenes.

Now new photos have revealed how the real life Black Panthers, a Black tank squadron in World War Two, were equally as brave, helped defeat one of the cruelest dictators the world has ever seen and even had their own superhero - baseball star Jackie Robinson.

They fought in virtually every key battle and are often referred to as one of the most effective tank battalions in operation during the war.

The Black Panthers were given their name because of their insignia, which featured the head of a panther above the words: 'Come Out Fighting'.

Deployed onto Omaha beach on October 10 1944, the 761st tank battalion - as they were officially known - served in northern France, the Rhineland and mainland Germany, being instrumental in the Battle of the Bulge from December 1944 to January 1945.

One of the 761st most famous members was baseball star and American national hero Jackie Robinson, who was reprimanded during training in the United States for refusing to move to the back of the bus and give up his seat to a White person.

The battalion, which consisted of six white officers, thirty African American officers and 676 enlisted African American men, was assigned to General George Patton's US Third Army at his request.

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News Update

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50 years after the Kerner Commission

50 years after the Kerner Commission African Americans are better off in many ways but are still disadvantaged by racial inequality. Among the more encouraging findings, African Americans today are much better educated than they were in 1968; one of the most troubling findings, the share of African Americans in prison or jail almost tripled between 1968 and 2016 and is currently more than six times the White incarceration rate. he year 1968 was a watershed in American history and Black America’s ongoing fight for equality. The same year, the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, better known as the Kerner Commission, delivered a report to President Johnson examining the causes of civil unrest in African American communities. The report named “white racism”—leading to “pervasive discrimination in employment, education and housing”—as the culprit, and the report’s authors called for a commitment to “the realization of common opportunities for all within a single [racially undivided] society.”

Where do we stand as a society today? In a brief report released by the Economic Policy Institute recently a comparison between the state of Black workers and their families in 1968 with the circumstances of their descendants today, 50 years after the Kerner report was released. Researchers found both good news and bad news. While African Americans are in many ways better off in absolute terms than they were in 1968, they are still disadvantaged in important ways relative to Whites. In several important respects, African Americans have actually lost ground relative to Whites, and, in a few cases, even relative to African Americans in 1968.

Following are some of the key findings: •African Americans today are much better educated than they were in 1968 but still lag behind Whites in overall educational attainment. More than 90 percent of younger African Americans (ages 25 to 29) have graduated from high school, compared with just over half in 1968—which means they’ve nearly closed the gap with White high school graduation rates. They are also more than twice as likely to have a college degree as in 1968 but are still half as likely as young whites to have a college degree.

•The substantial progress in educational attainment of African Americans has been accompanied by significant absolute improvements in wages, incomes, wealth, and health since 1968. But Black workers still make only 82.5 cents on every dollar earned by White workers, African Americans are 2.5 times as likely to be in poverty as whites, and the median White family has almost 10 times as much wealth as the median Black family.

•With respect to homeownership, unemployment, and incarceration, America has failed to deliver any progress for African Americans over the last five decades. In these areas, their situation has either failed to improve relative to Whites or has worsened. In 2017 the Black unemployment rate was 7.5 percent, up from 6.7 percent in 1968, and is still roughly twice the White unemployment rate, demonstrating a longstanding and unfortunate economic regularity. In 2015, the Black homeownership rate was just over 40 percent, virtually unchanged since 1968, and trailing a full 30 points behind the White homeownership rate, which saw modest gains over the same period. And the share of African Americans in prison or jail almost tripled between 1968 and 2016 and is currently more than six times the White incarceration rate.

(The Report was compiled by Janelle Jones, John Schmitt, and Valerie Wilson)

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Free Education Program to Focus on Special Type of Dementia The Alzheimer’s Association of Western New York Chapter is offering a special educational opportunity to learn more about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The symptoms of this type of dementia closely resemble Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

LBD is the second most common form of degenerative dementia, with treatment options that may help with cognition, movement and behavioral issue. Local dementia experts will lead this free program at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the Association’s Williamsville Chapter office, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6 (corner of Harris Hill). Registration is required by calling 1-800-272-3900.

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Spring: A Time to Care for Your Liver, Gallbladder, Joints

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he beginning of Spring (spring equinox) is Tuesday, March 20. Spring is a time of new beginnings, fertility, conceiving ideas and laying the groundwork for things to come. It is a time to restore health, to build new relationships, to express emotional truths and expand to plant seeds that may one day come to fruition.

In our bodies, the organs associated with spring are the liver and gallbladder which govern the muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.

The emotion of anger strongly affects the liver causing stagnation of energy and blood when we hold anger in, or excessive internal heat if we express anger too much. The health of the liver is reflected in our eyes and nails. The kidneys are said to be the mother of the liver. If the liver is overactive it will deplete the kidneys; if the kidneys are deficient, the liver will lack support. The liver blood nourishes the tendons muscles and joints. When the liver is deficient, there may be pain, weakness and stiffness.

SPRING FOODS Foods That support the liver: cabbage, sauerkraut, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, other sprouts, kale, dandelion, salad greens, beets, red peppers, carrots, onions, garlic, soy, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, almonds, spirulina, whole grains, flaxseed oil, fish oil, olive oil, apples, other juicy fruits, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, turmeric powder.

Foods that remove liver stagnation: onions, garlic, mustard greens, turmeric, basil, bay leaf, cardamom, cumin, fennel, dill, ginger, black pepper, horseradish, rosemary, mint, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, beets, strawberry, peach, cherry, raw vegetables and fruit, apple cider vinegar with honey.

Foods to avoid: Avoid foods that cause liver stagnation: red meat, cream, cheese, eggs, butter, rich nuts, lard margarine, most oils (except fish, flaxseed and olive oil), alcohol.

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FAITH & FAMILY

Antioch Baptist to Celebrate 90th Birthday of Sis. Daisy Molley On Sunday, March 25, the Antioch Baptist Church will celebrate the 90th birthday of Sis. Daisy Molley at the church, 1327 Fillmore, at 4 p.m. Ulysees O. Wingo is Pastor.

Humboldt Parkway Baptist to Celebrate 46th Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Hilliard The congregation of the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church will celebrate Reverend Dr. John T. Hilliard’s 46th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday, March 18, 2018. The morning speaker for the 11:00 a.m. worship service will be our own Reverend Jason Keith.

Our celebration will culminate with a grand banquet at the New Golden Nugget located at 2046 Fillmore Avenue at 4 p.m.

We invite the public to join us in celebrating the many years of dedicated service given by our beloved Pastor. For ticket information please call Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church 716-8964363.

Prayer Breakfast

The International Free Accepted Modern Masons Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star Daughters of District #4 Buffalo will host a prayer breakfast Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street. The guest speaker will be Marquitta Whitehead of Miracle Missions Full Gospel Church. Tickets are $25.

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Macedonia Baptist Church Announces Trip to Lancaster, PA for "Jesus" Production Come join the Senior Ministry of the Macedonia Baptist Church for the first time stage production of “Jesus” at the Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Departing Thursday April , 5th and re-turning Friday April 6th for more information contact the church at 886-3489

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A Quiet Exodus: Black Worshipers Leaving White Evangelical Churches In the last couple of decades, there had been signs, however modest, that eleven o’clock on Sunday morning might cease to be the most segregated hour in America. “Racial reconciliation” was the talk of conferences and the subject of formal resolutions.

Then came the 2016 election.

Black congregants — as recounted by people in Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Fort Worth and elsewhere — had already grown uneasy in recent years as they watched their White pastors fail to address police shootings of African-Americans. They heard prayers for Paris, for Brussels, for law enforcement; they heard that one should keep one’s eyes on the kingdom, that the church was colorblind, and that talk of racial injustice was divisive, not a matter of the gospel.

Then white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump by a larger margin than they had voted for any presidential candidate. They cheered the outcome. Yet Christians of color looked at Mr. Trump’s comments about Mexican immigrants, his open hostility to N.F.L. players protesting police brutality and his earlier “birther” crusade against President Obama, claiming falsely he was not a United States citizen. In this political deal, many concluded, they were the compromised.

“Everything we tried is not working,” said Michael Emerson, the author of “Divided by Faith,” a work on race relations within the evangelical church. “The election itself was the single most harmful event to the whole movement of reconciliation in at least the past 30 years,” he said. “It’s about to completely break apart.”

One former Black member of a White evangelical Church recalled how a Trump victory had been prophesied and she was handned a two-page printout, which began: “The Spirit of God says, ‘I have chosen this man, Donald Trump, for such a time as this.’” Barack Obama, the White female congregant continued, should never have been president, since he was not born a United States citizen. The visit she said, ended with the woman suggesting that her discomfort at the church was God telling her it was time to move on.

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Someone I know has Alzheimer’s … and the best way I can help them is to call the WNY Alzheimer’s Association.

– Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown

“Celebrating Women Touching the World”

At its Eleventh annual awards dinner, Unlimited Possibilities Overcoming Poverty Ministry Inc. will honor 43 women from throughout Western New York at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Saturday March 24 at 7 p.m. The 2018 theme for this royal affair is “Celebrating Women Touching the World” in honor of National Women’s History Month. The Keynote speaker is April N.M. Baskin Majority Leader of the Erie County Legislature and 2nd District Legislator.

Leah Daniel, Yvonne Evans, Laura Smith, Theresa E. Pope,and Tamika Potts are the general chairpersons. The purpose of this annual awards dinner is to celebrate National Women’s History Month with the recognition of women and to spotlight their achievements, community service, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. Women in the area will receive “Touching the World Awards. Also women that have been honored over the last ten years will be recognized in a special way.

Shannon Smith a Reporter for WIVB Channel 4 will be award presenter. Financial support in the amount of $5,000 will be given selected to enrolled college young women at the awards Dinner This year’s honorees are women from all walks of life that represent a beautiful rainbow.

They include Sonya Freeland, Yolandra Diane Baker, Latanya McCorkle, Tammy S. Martin, Jada Rain Hearon, Preciouss M. Patterson, Kareema Morris, Dawn Sanders-Garrett, Delisa D. Robinson, Shannon Spruill, Robin Mann, Elizabeth Minns, Kelly Showard, Tereka Baltimore, Tara Craig, Tammy Gaines, Carla McDow, Jennifer E. Strickland, Donna Latham-Edwards, Kendra Brim, Felicia Williamson, Nicole Daniels, Dr. Danielle Johnson, Susan Boyd, Antionette Cunningham, Roxanne Roland, A . Denise Parrish, Lady Denise Hurst, Maria Dockery, Lynette Kean, Mia G. Wilkes, Jessica Jackson, Dr. Cierra Gilbert, Eunice Jackson, Rev. Karen Hardaway, Regina Moody, Aida M. Stewart, Anna Miller, Susie Pieri, Gina Davis, Dr Jessica Blakely, Amanda Birmingham, and Sophia Howard Johnson.

Special awards will also be given during the evening including the annual Humanitarian Living Legacy Award given for community service. Bonnie Jean Conerly family will receive the organizations Second MEMORIAL Award in her honor. Proceeds from the event will support female college bound students from a poverty background who are enrolled in college or trade school .

Nellie B. King is the President and Founder of Unlimited Possibilities Overcoming Poverty Ministry Inc. For Ticket Information call 8359549 by March 15, 2018. No tickets will be sold at the Event.

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Entertainment

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ON STAGE ERIC MARTIN UNPLUGGED

Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene will be the special guest when Grand Slam Promotions presents “Eric Martin Unplugged: The Retirement Party," Friday, March 30 at the Adams Mark Hotel 120 Church St. From 6 p.m. – 12 midnight. Donation is $45.

For ticket information call 308-3328. Tickets also available at Hair To Go Natural, 227 Main St. 883-2000 or Hair It Is Salon, 580 Elmwood call 464-6807. Age 25 & older, causal attire .

DON'T BOTHER ME I CAN’T COPE, the smash musical, written by Micki Grant and directed by Carlos R.A. Jones, is now on stage at the Robeson Theatre inside the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue . The show runs now thru March 25 (with performances already sold out March 11 and 23)! Get your tickets today! For more Information 884-2013.

PARTY OVER HERE! Ryan Coogler and Ava Duvernay

Black Panther Breaks $1 Billion, A Wrinkle In Time Claims #2 Spot in Historic Weekend for Black Films

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lack Panther zoomed past the billion-dollar mark in worldwide theaters this weekend, earning the number one box office spot for the fourth week in a row as Ava Duvernay’s A Wrinkle in Time finished in second place, marking the first time that films by Black directors have held the top 2 spots at the U.S. box office.

According to Box Office Mojo, Black Panther earned $41 million this weekend, making it the first movie with a predominately black cast to make $1 billion worldwide while setting a number of other records: •Its domestic total of $562 million makes it the third-biggest 24-day total of all time behind The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi •Ryan Coogler becomes the only second black director to direct a $1 billion-dollar-grossing movie, joining F. Gary Gray, who directed The Fate of the Furious.

•Black Panther is the second-highest grossing comic book superhero movie in North American film history (The Avengers is #1 with $623 million ... but seemingly not for long.)

•It is now the seventh-biggest unadjusted domestic grossing movie of all time.

•Meanwhile, A Wrinkle in Time earned $33 million this weekend, meaning Ava Duvernay, who joins Coogler to become the first duo of black directors to top the weekend box office, also becomes the first black woman to accomplish that feat.

•Both films are distributed by Disney. The company has 2 blockbuster films in theaters directed by African Americans with $100 million dollar budgets.

•Meanwhile, the Wakanda box office totals show that A Wrinkle in Time earned 7.3 billion vibraniums and won the weekend’s box office, which is understandable...

•Because, in Wakanda, Black Panther is a documentary.

Paul Robeson Theater Seeks Auditions for May Production of Blackberry Daze Paul Robeson Theater is holding auditions for May production of Blackberry Daze by Thomas W. Jones II. Blackberry is an adaption of the novel Blackberry Days of Summer by Ruth P. Watson,“A Murder Romance in the Key of Blues” Director/Choreographer is Thomas W. Jones II; music by William Knowles. Performances run May 4 –May 27, Fri & Sat at 8 p.m. Sun @ 4p.m. There will be a special Mother’s Day Dinner Theatre Synopsis: It is the end of “The Great War” and a small Virginia town is rocked by secrets and seduction as Herman Camm, a provocative gambler, weaves his magic on the lives of three unsuspecting women, Mae Lou and her daughter Carrie, and Pearl, a blues singer at the local juke joint. This musical adaptation of Ruth P. Watson’s romantic mystery thriller (Blackberry Days of Summer) world premiered with Thomas W. Jones II (Three Sistahs, Bessie’s Blues) direction and William Knowles’ dazzling period score, making this an exciting new work on the American Theatre landscape. Seeking: Singers African American Male and Female ages (20’s thru mid-50’s) WHEN: Saturday March 17th 12:30 noon – 3:00 PM WHERE: African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Ave., WHAT: Prepare two songs To receive an appointment slot please reply with your headshot

“Spring Fling” A Spring Fling event will be held on Saturday, March 17 from 6-11 p.m. at the McCoy Center, 653 Clinton Street. The cost is $25 per person; $40 couple and includes food, beverage and dancing from the beats of Gentlemen, Inc. There will also be door prizes, a 50/50 split and more. Proceeds will benefit the Masten Block Club Coalition. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Linda at 353-0137 or Ada at 316-2063

•Comedian Bill Bellamy at the Helium Comedy Club March16,17,18 Also coming up at the. Helium: •Lil Duval, April 13 – April 15 •LaVelle Crawford – May 10May 13 •Arnez J. May 24-May 27 30 Mississippi St.: 853-1211

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March 22 - 28

WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc. 2018 Annual Art Exhibit Dedicated to Iconic Local Artists Wilhelmina Godfrey, William Cooper, William E. West and Allie Anderson

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he opening reception for the WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc. will be held on Friday, March 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 515 Main Street, Buffalo.

The exhibit is dedicated to local iconic artists Wilhelmina Godfrey, William Cooper, William E. West and Allie Anderson.

The WNY-Urban Arts Collective's 2018 Annual Exhibit is a history making exhibition showcasing the enormously talented artists of color in our community. Collectively their images represent a wide range of styles, subject matter, skills, diverse approaches and materials. Visually communicating with the artist's own creativity, ability and experiences. This exhibition is a unique opportunity to make a visual impact and strengthen the community’s awareness of their presence as individual artists and a group.

WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc.is a not-for-profit corporation which was organized in 2017 to create a platform to address the need to recognize, develop, educate, support and promote the professional development for visual artists. The underserved talented visual artists of color united together in order to establish an art network into their community and the world of art.

Members share a vision of expanded cultural awareness, respect and equal opportunities for their creative talents.

Local Women Participate as Speakers for Albright's Sunday Speakers Series On select Sundays during We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965– 85, the Albright-Knox is hosting conversations inspired by the exhibition led by local women of color, including artists, activists, educators, and more.

The remaining select speakers include: Educator Gail Wells (March 18 & May 20) Publisher Leah Hamilton ( March 25), Storyteller & Entrepreneur Sharon Jordan Holley (April 15), Community Mother Mama Charlene Caver Miller (April 22), Artist/ Educator Alexa Wajed (April 29), Historian Eva Doyle (May 6), Educator Franchelle Parker (May 27) Learn more about the exhibition and these speakers at www.albrightknox.com

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Come and Explore the timely themes of this exhibition more deeply through a spirited conversation about the powerful role art can play in creating change with artist Julia Bottoms, writer and disability activist Keah Brown and artist/educator Chanel Thervil.

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North American Youth Sports Annual Spring Youth Basketball Tournament North American Youth Sports will hold its annual spring youth basketball tournament at the Gloria J. Community Center, 3242 Main St. and the Salvation Army, 960 Main St.. March 17 and 18. The tournament will feature 12 brackets: 4th, 5th & 6th -grade boys and girls; 7th grade boys and girls; 8th -grade boys and girls; 9th and 10th-grade boys and girls; and 11th- and 12th-grade boys and girls. All teams are based on the grade in which a student is currently enrolled.

For additional information or an entry form, contact tournament director Jeff Burke at 207-6089, call the toll-free NAYS spring tournament hotline at 1-866-352-5915 or visit www.northamericanyouthsports.org.

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IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME! Seventeen year old Girl Scout Camille Chambless, a student at HutchTech, braved the elements on the corner of Ferry and Jefferson Saturday afternoon to promote the sale of Girl Scout Cookies for her troop at Mt. Moriah Church.

The Cookie Program powers amazing experiences for girls and helps them learn leadership skills, people skills and business ethics.

It’s never too late to begin your Girl Scout Journey as a scout or a leader! Girls in grades K-12 are invited to start the fun by visiting www. gswny.org or calling 1-888837-6410!

For more information on how to become a volunteer and how to join a current troop or start your own troop you can also contact Sheila.Walker@ gswny.org or call 935-6051 AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGENDS continued from page 2 "The current administration is trying to take us back and we cannot let this happen on any level; our work will never be done until diversity and equality is won.” Mr. Wooten has been fighting for our cause all the way back to being at the famous meeting with Muhammad Ali denouncing being drafted into Vietnam War. He’s our treasure so please google John Wooten and learn more about him, this would be a good history project or lesson to teach yourself or kids about a true African American Legend."

Greetings dear readers and frequent audience members of "Open Mic in Black and White" ... I'd like to personally thank you all your continuous support. My next featured guest is truly an Angel on Earth !!!!!!! So please put your hands together {clap} and help me welcome to the page (stage) author/videographer, custom apparel & more ... Rita Fedrick of Toomanythings Productions.

Rita Elaine Fedrick born in Buffalo, New York to Ross and Mary Fedrick, June 4th, 1960 started was educated in Buffalo public schools. She faced a major life challenge in her early school years due to a speech impediment, stuttering, which made her a very quiet person and mostly a loner.

At age 19 Rita's Father passed away and she made the decision to quit school in the 12th grade. But after her mother explained to her the wishes of her father, which was that all Open Mic By his children had a degree/diploma and finished school, she enrolled at Erie County Commu- GOODNESS nity Center and obtained her GED. After that she enrolled in the Secretarial Science program and proudly graduated. She then attended Barbizon School of Modeling because of her flair for Fashion.

She moved to California with her fiancé at the time and graduated from the Cabrillo School of Nursing. But none of Rita's academic advancements fulfilled her real desire to take photos and put pictures together - to tell a story through video.

She eventually moved to Florida where most of her family members, who were entrepreneurs, resided .That inspired her to open Rita's Video Studios . However shortly after her husband retired from the military they were separated.

Rita and her two Nephews joined Revealing Truth Ministry where she became one of the pastor’s video camera operators, while being certified to minister the gospel.

Rita Fedrick counts her greatest achievement as being a certified minister of the gospel and the birthing of "That's Too Many Things," the name of one of her companies. She's written six Christian mystery books and currently launched her dream to open "Toomanythings Productions" where she produces videos for her books, and custom made apparel for her company and other creations like Black "Her-Story" Month Fashion Expo,(A "GOODNE$$" Presentation ) and for another local author/poets brand "Take A Solar Moment" (Janate Ingram), Solar The Community's Daughter.

Rita's Ultimate desire is to become a billionaire before age 60, not for her own profit or gain but to help others reach their desired destinies that God has put in them. She believes that no one man has ever been able to articulate all that Christ is, because nothing was made without Him, so if He can't fix it, it won't be fixed!

I strongly encourage you to go to any of Rita's links ... she is awesome at what she does. Her gift and skill sets are truly anointed !! To follow Rita and her works or next upcoming events go to; rtoomanythings@gmail.com or call (716) 5631565 for serious inquiries ONLY and also these social media outlets .https://goo.gl/BT9J1K {YouTube} https://goo.gl/eZbM4S (2nd YouTube) thatstoomanythings.wordpress.com https://www.amazon.com/-/e/BOOKSL11VGS {Books} If you or someone you know would like to be a profiled artist, please submit contact information, to: shawndrell03@gmail.com ... in subject put; Open Mic in Black and White. Thank YOU!

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Dr. Umar Johnson to Keynote Umoja’s 1st Annual “It Takes A Village” Conference This Weekend Dr. Umar Johnson, renowned author and Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Certified School Psychologist who is considered an expert on the education and mental health of Afrikan and Afrikan-American children, will keynote Umoja Inc.’s first annual “It Takes A Village” Conference on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt Street.

The theme is “Decreasing and Eliminating Suspensions.”

“The goal is to cut off the supply of our young people -men and women – going to prison,” said Umoja’s Bro. Bill Peoples. “The Dr. Umar Johnson school to prison pipeline must be destroyed!”

There will be panel discussions, training and more. This important and timely gathering is free and open to the public. “The only thing you have to ‘pay’ is attention!” quipped Bro. Peoples.

Sam Radford of the District Parent Coordinating Council, will host the event which will also feature a number of outstanding community representatives and presenters including Willie Green of the Stop the Violence Coalition; Pastor Charles Walker, National Action Network; Pastor James Giles, Back to Basics ministries; Billie Webster, Buffalo SNUG,; Baba Eng Prisoners Are People Too; Twiggy Billue, author of Suspended of Life: The Road to Uemployment; Attorney John Elmore; Attorney Terrace McKelvey; talk show host George Alexander of the Community Hour; Hon. Supreme Court Justice E. Jeannette Ogden; community activist Charley Fisher; and L. Nate Hare, Executive Director of the Community Action Organization.

A 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. brunch Omelet Hour will feature Chef Gina.

For more information call Bro. Peoples at 533-6283 or Bro. Sam at 578-3571.

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Highlights in Sports

Welcome to “Rise Up Right”, where we ignite the flames that you already have for sports by highlighting the latest local, national, and international sports news.

Section 6 Basketball Playoffs: This week, the Section 6 playoffs delivered another great week of exciting basketball with thriller endings as Health Sciences (20-4) shook off Olean (22-2) 36-34. The late game was nothing short of epic as West Seneca West (25-0) stayed undefeated by topping South Park (15-10) 81-79 in a thriller. This week’s Section 6 will include Health Sciences vs Greece Odyssey, East High vs Clyde-Savannah, Tapestry vs North Star Christian Academy, West Seneca West vs Irondequiot, and Park School vs Nazareth. These games should be no less than phenomenal.

716ers AAU Basketball Practices: The 716ers AAU basketball practices have started. The teams consist of all different age groups with all different coaches including myself. The 716ers AAU organization is ran by WNY women’s basketball legend Tawan Slaughter. Make sure you come check Andre "The Torch" out the season’s first tournament called The March Madness tournament on ROBINSON March 16th starting at 6pm.

NBA’s One and Done Rule: For the second straight week, the NBA is on fire with new conversation pertaining to the NBA’s one and done rule as this statue prohibits young athletes from joining the NBA straight out of high school. This rule makes it mandatory that any player trying to join the NBA league must finish one year of college before being eligible for the NBA Draft. I have been looking at this situation very closely and what I will say is that the NBA should dispose of the one and done rule as it creates an obstacle for our youth and paints a picture that gives off a negative monotone that the league and other organizations should be able to restrain a person’s right to choose. I understand that there have been many cases where a player coming into the league straight from high school has not always worked out but I strongly feel the right should still be reserved for the player no matter the success rate.

NFL: If the NFL offseason had a success rate, it would be on the road to perfection as this offseason is going wild already. The Rams have picked up Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib in less than a week as they cashed in on silly moves by Kansas City and Denver. The hot out the oven question is. Will Nick Foles stay an Eagle as The Eagles have acquired Michael Bennett from the Seahawks. Now finally to the scratch the Buffalo Bills surface, the biggest question has been answered. Tyrod Taylor is now a member of the Cleveland Browns via trade for a 3rd round pick.

For more great sports talk, follow these social media sites: Andre Robinson and Rise up Family on Facebook or check out therealtorch716 and riseupfamilyseven16 on Instagram . Watch Rise Up Sports Show every Tuesday at 6pm with the #JAWU Mash Up and The Informational Podcast Show on Thursday at 7:30pm on Facebook Live & Buffalo WNY RiseUp TV on www.citylinktv. com and The Informational Podcast Show on Thursday at 7:30pm .

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n the last few months, several articles have been published about the plight of a 12 year old Black boy who lost his right eye as a result of being shot by confessed shooter, Edward Bald. Mr. Bald, a W h i t e man, is identified Ted by the BufKIRKLAND falo News as being the shooter of the boy because he thought someone was attempting to break into his home. The boy became that unlucky victim. To some, it is strange that Edward Bald has not been charged, nor has any viable reason been given as to why he has not been charged and arrested.

Whether Bald should have been arrested and charged is not the subject of this article.

I personally believe that I have adequately covered that portion of this unfortunate occurrence; not only in the life of a 12 year old Black boy in America, but also how the law applies to his situation and a clarification of the law so that the common man and woman would understand it.

There are two reasons why this incident captured my attention. First, I am a Black man living through a life of White supremacy, and it has become a rather common occurrence to witness such actions. Incidents, such as this, seem to take on a life of their own; and people no longer see it for what it is, but begin to accept it as the way things are.

For the last couple of months, I have not been successful in contacting the mother of the 12 year old boy (now 13).

As a result, my suspicion is that some type of agreement may have occurred that might look good at the onset to a poor mother with children; but in the long run may not be adequate to meet her son’s needs. This should concern all of us, because we are aware of those in our community that prey upon the weak and the unfortunate. This boy needs a

long term trust that cannot be touched by anyone, unless it’s for his medical, rehabilitation, training or educational needs; and only by him when he reaches a certain age of maturity. This is to protect him from having to become one of societies lost souls among us. Money not used properly and without the knowledge of having what appears to be a large amount of easy money can disappear faster than one can say “jack rabbit!”

Enter Johnnie Cochran.

It has been nearly 20 years since Johnny Cochran came to Buffalo at the invitation of local attorney Robert Perks to take charge of a sensitive case which apparently needed a person such as Cochran, who had gained his fame in the O.J Simpson trial, to penetrate the layers of racism and stagnation in this community, which lacked compassion.

Before coming to Buffalo, Cochran had already demonstrated his ability to handle difficult cases as the lead attorney in the Simpson murder case which brought him worldwide reputation when O.J. was found not guilty. His invitation to Buffalo to handle a vehicle accident case that caused the death of 17 year old Cynthia Wiggins seemed rather mundane for a Johnnie Cochran to handle after coming off of the high profile murder case involving the killing of Simpson’s former wife and a male friend, but nothing could be further from the truth.

The Cynthia Wiggins case that brought Cochran to Buffalo involved an accident in which Wiggins was hit by a truck while crossing busy Walden Avenue across from the Galleria Mall where she was employed. But Cochran would soon add several others as liable for her death, which added a level of drama to the case. During the trial, Cochran continued to remind the jury that this case was about a “human being.” Following the conclusion of the all White jury trial, Cochran had won $2.2 million dollars for Cynthia Wiggins which was placed in trust for her 4 month old son, Taquilo Castellanos.

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But Cochran has since made his transition. Of all the Black lawyers in Buffalo, none are known for taking on high profile cases concerning racism, nor speaking out against racism. They have been as quiet as a ‘church mouse,’ as the saying goes, and in the process have avoided such cases and issues. This leaves a level of concern. I called the boy’s mother; left a message on her answering machine advising her to contact a reputable law firm to represent her son. She never returned my call.

With this in mind, I take this opportunity to repeat an analysis made of the 12 year old Black boy by Dr. Willie Underwood of Roswell Park Cancer Institute which appeared in my last article.

I hope that those who read it, that you share it or read it to others. Dr. Willie Underwood, a Black man himself has filed racial discrimination charges against his employer, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, found himself having to go outside Buffalo to hire a competent law firm to take his case, had this to say about the 12 year old and his future, growing up in America: "This child has suffered significant trauma and he will most likely never be the same.

He will most likely require years of therapy to survive the mental trauma and great deal of physical therapy to survive the physical injuries that he received from the shot gun blast. For example, both the speed and accuracy of the grasp (grasping an object) is negatively affected by loss of binocular vision (losing an eye). If he wanted to be become an athlete or even drive a car in the future, he may face many unforeseen challenges. I don’t think there has ever been a collegiate or professional baseball, football, or basketball player who only had one eye."

I hope the best for the now 13 year old, and my prayers to all those before and after him.

I say to the 13 year old; if you ever want to talk with me, contact either the Challenger or the Criterion Newspapers.

Reference: The Challenger, October 20, November 10, and November 23 of 1999.

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12 LEGAL NOTICE BID ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Project No. 45452C, for Construction Work, Repairs of Conduits Through Levees, NYSDEC Region 9 Levees, City of Olean, Various Locations – Region 9, 270 Michigan Avenue, Buffalo (Erie County), NY, will be received by the Office of General Services (OGS), Design & Construction Group (D&C), Division of Contract Management, 35th Fl., Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12242, on behalf of the Department of Environmental Conservation, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, when they will be publicly opened and read. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and must be accompanied by a certified check, bank check, or bid bond in the amount of $38,500 for C. All successful bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Bond in the statutory form of public bonds required by Sections 136 and 137 of the State Finance Law, each for 100% of the amount of the Contract estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for C. Designated staff are Jessica Hoffman, Carl Ruppert and Pierre Alric in the Division of Contract Management, telephone (518) 474-0203, fax (518) 473-7862 and John Lewyckyj, Deputy Director, Design & Construction Group, telephone (518) 4740201, fax (518) 486-1650.

The substantial completion date for this project is 356 days after the Agreement is approved by the Comptroller.

The only time prospective bidders will be allowed to visit the job will be at 10:30 a.m. on March 15, 2018 at NYS DEC Region 9, Sub Office, 182 East Union Street, Suite 3, Allegany, NY. For assistance pertaining to the site visit only, please phone Kim Himes (716) 532-5151.

Pursuant to New York State Executive Law Article 15-A and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, OGS is required to promote opportunities for the maximum feasible participation of New York State-certified Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority group members and women in the performance of OGS contracts. All bidders are expected to cooperate in implementing this policy.

OGS hereby establishes an overall goal of 30% for MWBE participation, 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (“MBE”) participation and 15% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (“WBE”) participation (based on the current availability of qualified MBEs and WBEs). The total contract goal can be obtained by utilizing any combination of MBE and /or WBE participation for subcontracting and supplies acquired under this Contract.

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Challenger Community News • t hec hallengernews.com •Marc h 14, 2018 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Erie County Sewer District No. 6, Contract No. 50 will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on April 11, 2018 until 2:00 P.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004.

Abbott Road Inverted Siphon Replacement The contract is located in Erie County Sewer District No. 6 (ECSD No. 6) on the east side of Abbott Road at the crossing with Smokes Creek located north of Elmview Avenue and south of No. 1550 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218.

Bidders are advised that a pre-bid meeting for the construction of this project is scheduled for March 21, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., Conference Room at the Southtowns Water Resource Recovery Facility, S-3690 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, New York 14219.

The bidding documents: Contract Specifications, Proposal and Plans may be downloaded directly from the erie.gov website http://www2.erie. gov/dsm “Online Bid Retrieval” tab, or may be examined at the office of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning Division of Sewerage Management, 10th Floor, Room 1034, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Following the bid opening, bid results will be posted at http://www2.erie.gov/dsm under the “Bid Results” tab.

Bidders shall complete the online form and submit their contact information when retrieving the bidding documents from the erie.gov website. Bids will not be accepted unless the bid package is downloaded directly from http://www2.erie.gov/ dsm so that contact information is captured for bid addenda and communication.

The envelope containing the bid (completed Proposal) must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Erie County Sewer District No. 6, Bid for Contract No. 50”. Bidders submitting a bid for more than one contract must do so in separately sealed envelopes for each contract. Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bids not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening.

Erie County Sewer District No. 6 is an exempt organization under the Tax Law, and is exempt from payment of Sales and Compensating Use Taxes which are to be incorporated into the project and which are to be separately sold by the Contractors to the Owner prior to incorporation into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are not to be included in the bid. Sales tax will be due on all materials purchased by a Contractor which are either “consumable” or rental property used by the Contractor in connection with the construction or repair.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Erie County Comptroller or by a bid bond having a surety thereon from a surety company acceptable to the County Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total base bid, as surety for execution of the contract.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract award.

Attention of the bidder is called particularly to requirements with respect to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wages rates to be paid under the contract, Affirmative Action requirements for Equal Employment Opportunity, along with the Minority Business Enterprise Uti-

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The attention of the bidder is called to the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law which requires the bidder to execute a certificate of non-collusion and to conform with the other provisions of Article 5A outlined in the specifications. A form for such certificate accompanies the bid form. Unless it is property executed, the bid will not be accepted.

The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make any award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of Erie County Sewer District No. 6 and in accordance with Law, are herewith reserved.

No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within 45 days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same anytime prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff -against- COREY R. OSTROWSKI; CURTIS OSTROWSKI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 30, 2018 and entered on January 31, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove, Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY on April 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate in the Town of Cheektowaga, County of Erie and State of New York, being part of Lot No. 19, Township 11 Range 7 of the Holland Land Company's Survey and according to map of "Longmeadow Part 3" filed in the Erie County Clerk's Office under Cover No. 1663 is known and distinguished as subdivision Lot No. 40, Block "A". Section: 80.2 Block: 17 Lot: 28 Said premises known as 30 ELLEN DRIVE, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY Approximate amount of lien $93,484.81 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 808052/2015.

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“NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Indenture Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-LT1, Plaintiff AGAINST Janet L. Stief, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 2-2-2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove of the Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, on 4-102018 at 11:00AM, premises known as 184 Maurice Street, Buffalo, NY 14210. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 122.36, BLOCK: 4, LOT: 19. Approximate amount of judgment $57,088.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #800131/2013. Terri L. LoTempio, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-056852-F00 51879”

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF ERIE Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Lovette Barlow a/k/a E. Barlow Lovette a/k/a Lovette Evans a/k/a Lovette E. Barlow, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4-4-2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Foreclosure Alcove of the Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 on 4-10-2018 at 9:30AM, premises known as 68 Sears Street, Buffalo, NY 14212. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, SECTION: 112.45, BLOCK: 2, LOT: 15. Approximate amount of judgment $50,316.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #806114/2015.

Margaret A. Murphy, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-086242-F00 51878

LEGAL NOTICE BID INVITATION TO BID The NFTA is soliciting bids for Project No. 12BA1715, BNIA - Remain Overnight Parking Bid No. E-543 due on April 10, 2018. www.nftaengineering. com

JOBS

Buffalo Employment and Training Center /BETC • 716-856-5627 www.workforcebuffalo.org

Orientation Times: Mon. – Thurs.10 am or 2 pm.

NEW BUSINESSES LLC

legal Notices

-LEGAL NOTICEThe La’Verdad Cafe/Deli LLC. Art of Org. filed with the SSNY on 1/25/2018. Office: Erie County: SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 115 Gold Street, Buffalo, New York 14206.

Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which the LLC is dissolved.

Feb.14,21,28 March 7,14,21 -LEGAL NOTICEExtensions of Essence LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/27/17.

Off. Loc.: Erie Co. SSNY design. as agt. upon whom process may be served. Reg. agt. upon whom and at which SSNY to mail process: Extensions of Essence, LLC 48 Homer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Feb.14,21,28 March 7,14, 21 -LEGAL NOTICEName of LLC: DTP Holding LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 08,2017 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: 7954 Transit Road,Williamsville New York 14221 Purpose of LLC: Buying, Selling, Renting and leasing real estate. No specific duration attached to LLC Feb.21,28 March 7,14,21,28

EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT/HELP WANTED Senior Financial Aid Advisor The Financial Aid Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Senior Financial Aid Advisor.

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.

Residence Hall Director The Residential Life Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Residence Hall Director.

Responsibilities include supervision, training, and management of graduate assistant staff (Resident Director), and undergraduate student staff; educational and social programming; community development initiatives; working with high risk students and special academic communities; judicial agent/referral officer; hall council advisement; facilities management; 24 hour crisis intervention; on-call duty assignment; and a special advising assignment.

The 10-month live-in position is limited to a one (1) year renewable term appointment, for a maximum of four (4) years, contingent upon a successful annual performance review. The position provides an on-campus apartment and full meal plan during the fall and spring semesters.

Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree; • Previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; • Knowledge of communication and counseling skills; • Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff; • Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher.

Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development; • Post master’s degree experience in residence hall management; • Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/university setting; • Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.

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

Residence Hall Director The Residential Life Office at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Residence Hall Director.

Responsibilities include supervision, training, and management of graduate assistant staff (Resident Director), and undergraduate student staff; educational and social programming; community development initiatives; working with high risk students and special academic communities; judicial agent/referral officer; hall council advisement; facilities management; 24 hour crisis intervention; on-call duty assignment; and a special advising assignment.

The 12-month live-in position is limited to a one (1) year renewable term appointment, for a maximum of four (4) years, contingent upon a successful annual performance review. The position provides an on-campus apartment and full meal plan during the fall and spring semesters.

Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree; • Previous supervisory responsibility and management of paraprofessional resident assistant staff; • Knowledge of communication and counseling skills; • Ability to communicate effectively within a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in college student personnel administration, higher education, or college counseling and development.

• Post master’s degree experience in residence hall management.

• Demonstrated experience supervising graduate assistant staff in a college/ university setting.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating judicial conduct hearings.

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

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

JOB ALERT Hiring: Hospitality Positions For more information visit UnilandEmployment.com

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

Jr. Sanitary Engineer Buffalo Sewer Authority is looking for two Jr. Sanitary Engineer(s).

Responsibilities include permit and plan reviews, drafts design plans and profiles for the construction of minor sanitary sewer projects and record drawings. Supervises and inspects minor construction work; Inspection of storm water permit activities.

Residence in the City of Buffalo is a requirement of the position. An applicant must be able to verify 90 days of continuous and uninterrupted residency.

Please apply at: bsajobs@sa.ci.buffalo.ny.us or mail resumes to Buffalo Sewer Authority, 65 Niagara Square/Room 1038 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202.

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Careers in Skilled Trades Available in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester & Upstate Central New York!

For more information contact the Finishing Trades Institute at (716)565-0112 or go to www.DC4.org (See Ad Page 2)

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ATTORNEYS

ELECTRICAL

LAW OFFICE OF DARIA L. PRATCHER, PC “Everything Real Estate” 523 Main Street (716)541-8574

EMPIRE ELECTRIC (716) 634-0330

AUTO BEN’S Downtown Tire

F& S Fashions

2372 Genesee St. (716) 894-3742

FLORISTS

Colston Mobil Auto Repair

MAUREEN’S Flower Market 441 Ellicott St. * 852-4600

(716) 896-3910

ART GALLERY Main Street Gallery Lodina Clyburn 515 Main Street Lodina@gmail.com

BAIL BONDS GIST BAIL BONDS

A-1 Bail Bonds 855-2514 or 854-2128

BOOKS ALIVE CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE 2275 Fillmore Ave. (716) 837-1118 ZAWADI BOOKS 1382 Jefferson Ave. 716-903-6740

DOCTORS RAPHA FAMILY MEDICINE Frances IIozue MD 2200 Main St. (716) 200-4122

ELDER CARE BENTON'S DOMESTIC HOUSEKEEPING (716) 717-6155 Find Us on Facebook bentondomestic@aol.com

MON 3/5

TUES 3/6

WED 3/7

EVE-9-2-7

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50 Sycamore (cor. Elm) (716) 856-1066 or 894-1483

716 E. Ferry (Near Fillmore)

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HAIR SUPPLY MAIN HAIR & BEAUTY SUPPLY 3067 Main St. (716) 862-4247

HOME IMPROVEMENT HOMEOWNER;

Free Roof Check, Lead Test, All Home Repairs, Payment Plans, Everyone Approved 380-3459

PLUMBING HARDENS PLUMBING Call for Free Estimate (716) 574-5066 Best Price In Town!

TAILORS ANN RHOD’S Tailoring 3185 Bailey Ave. (716) 838-5633

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

Zakiyyah’s Rundown (ZR) 532-791-065-990-456-435-468-015-076-974-240-198-513-546809-507-433-354-760-919-512-891-558-001-064-247-091-547910-107-432-304-567-729-865-790-085-333-465-789-423-567543-196-745-890-965-435-679-510-764-570-152-468-392-843256-434-627-467-019-690-054-623-467-896-786-578-967-910 MA RUTH SPEAKS THE TRUTH! SURE HITS! 890-219-345-476-578-768242-000-111-777-989-123125-436-515-600-349-675652-986-568-853-578-168

MARCH Vibes 874-254-594-890347-123-435-479897-148-326 quick money 189-809-444 886-980-422 322-522-355 800-592-390 394-833-924 127-909-418 927-313-466 124-550-098 511-005/201

“It’s In The Stars”

Aquarius -496-235-165-579 Pisces - 056-362-237-694 Cancer - 482-372-895-718 Aries - 289-946-034-594 Taurus -258-231-026-695 Gemini-495-257-694-508 Leo-345-213-157-201 Virgo 385-291-431-170 Libra -247-723-179-501 Scorpio - 453-253-571-597 Sagittarius - 389-701-234-924 Capricorn:893-275-342-506

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GAMMA’S MARCH PICKS

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Keep your thoughts to a very positive level so that you can continue attracting all good things into your life,

Challenger Hits Midday 3-6-5 Number Book (box) 9-1-7 ZR, Libra (box) 7-1-0 ZR, Virgo, Sagittarius (box) 7-6-2 ZR (box) 4-9-5 Aries (box) Gemini (straight)

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 14

THURSDAY MARCH 15

SATURDAY MARCH 17

WEDNESDAY MARCH 21

FRIDAY MARCH 23

Majority Leader April Baskin Public Safety Roundtable Series: Topic “Bail Reform and Sentencing Disparities”. 5:30 p.m.,Merriweather Library (See Page 16).

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

Spring Fling : 6-11 p.m. , McCoy Center, 653 Clinton Street, $25 per person; $40 couple.

Proceeds will benefit the Masten Block Club Coalition. Info & tickets Linda at 353-0137 or Ada at 36-2063

Public Meeting Notice: Board of the Westminster Community Charter School 3:00 p.m. M&T Bank, One M&T Plaza - 19th Floor, downtown.

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

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 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.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

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 MARCH 16 Chicago Steppin’: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance Classes Every Friday 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E. Ferry Ernestine, Instructor SATURDAY MARCH 17 Umoja Inc.’s First Annual “It Takes A Village” Conference: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Pratt Willert Center, 422 Pratt Street. Dr. Umar Johnson keynote speaker; free and open to the public.

JOBS FAIR FOR AGES 18 AND UP: PART OF BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Access to Jobs Pipeline Program, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. East Community High School, 820 Northampton Street; 887-3912 ext. 200 for more information.

ROOMS

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

(716)818-3410.

SUNDAY. MARCH 18 Golden Gloves NYS Semi Finals: 359 Ganson St. 2 p.m. doors open ; 3 p.m. Bout; tickets @. Doris Records, Carubba Collision, online @ Ticketfly. com TUESDAY MARCH 20 “First Home Club” First Time Homebuyer Orientation: 6-7 p.m. Buffalo Urban League, 15 Genesee St.; sponsored by Urban League, City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency, Evans Bank; 250-2400.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 21 Community Meeting With Tops Market Officials: 5:30 P.M., Merriweather Library. Residents urged to attend.

Majority Leader April Baskin Public Safety Roundtable Series: Topic: "Reexamining the Use of Solitary Confinement," 5:30 p.m. West Side Community Center, 161 Vermont Ave.

Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St, Buffalo. 12pm - 1pm. FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 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.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

THURSDAY. MARCH 22 Foxie Brown Line Dance Classes: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Schiller Senior Center, 2057 Genesee St. 444-2046.

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

FRIDAY MARCH 23 Annual Exhibit WNY-Urban Arts Collective Inc. Opening Reception: 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Main Street Gallery, 515 Main Street.

Meet Carl

Owner, Positive Nation Productions “The Allstate MWEE program really opened my eyes to what being in business really means and gave me the support I needed. I learned true business skills as well as the power of networking. I’m a better artist, business man and person because the program and my fellow graduates.

-Carl Bailey, 2017 Graduate

see you at the events!

Beginners/Intermediate Line Dance Classes Every Friday 6pm Bethel AME Church Hall 1525 Michigan @ E.Ferry Ernestine, Instructor

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MAYOR BROWN HONORS OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AT ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM On Wednesday, February 28 at the City of Buffalo’s annual celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Byron Brown honored outstanding organizations, families, and individuals who have made a positive impact in the City of Buffalo . “The goal of Black History Month is not to dictate or limit the study and education of the Black Experience to one month, but to bring attention to important events and individuals who have made a positive impact on our community," said Mayor Brown.Honorees celebrated at the event included Legislator Barbara Miller Williams for her contributions to Buffalo as a member of the United States Army Reserves and the Buffalo Police Department. Also: _Drea D’Nur – Arts; Community Service – NAACP; _Education – Dr. Tonja Williams ; Faith Based – Rev. Edward Jackson ; Family – The Ansari Family; Healthcare – Dr. Kevin Wood and Youth – Shelden Gibbs.

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