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Congratulations African American Leadership Development Program Graduates!

Pictured above is a class photo of the United Way of Greater Rochester’s 2015 African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP) graduates. Designed to increases the number and broadens the participation of African Americans in leadership roles in the Greater Rochester community, the program has been in existence since 1992; positively impacting our community and strengthening Rochester’s workforce. For more information contact Rodney A. Young, United Way’s AALDP Program Coordinator at (585)242-6556.

Apostle Nina Warr to be Honored

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By Robert Dixie

n recognition of her good work in the community and her many years of spiritual service to the people, Apostle Nina Warr will be honored at a very special banquet recognizing the 16th anniversary of her ordination. The banquet is being organized by members of her church, Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Diplomat Banquet Center 1956 Lyell Ave. Apostle Warr attended Buffalo State and Corning Colleges with a focus in business administration. Throughout her years in college she continued to serve faithfully in the ministry until she moved to Rochester., N.Y In February of 1993, Apostle Warr accepted the chair to lead and serve God’s people. On June 9, 1993 she received her ordination from Bishop Elle Granger of Calvary Spiritual Church.

In November of 1999, Pastor Warr, along with the Holy Apostle Nina Warr Spirit, established Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle, then located at 615 Portland Ave in Rochester, N.Y. The church moved from Portland Avenue and is currently housed at 32 York Street. In June of 2013, she helped found and organize Enough Is Enough, an anti-police brutality organization after her husband was assaulted by the Rochester police. In 2014, she was voted in as the fourth vice-president of United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western NY. Her sister, Cathy Ross , spoke of the love Apostle Warr carries with her: “ We are daughters of a mother Loretta Ross, whom loved us unconditionally and always said to look out for one and other. She showed us that no matter where you come from there’s always love for others.” Ms. Ross continued “Apostle Warr has taken up the cross and continues to carry this love for all forward.”

For the past 13 years to now, Apostle, Warr’s Outreach Ministry is continually blessing the community through its clothing and food distribution efforts. Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle has also been hosting a free GED/TASC course through BOCES II. Apostle Awarr has worked hard to forge partnerships in Rochester in order to better serve the needs of the community. She continues to build on the wall, believing that taking both physical and spiritual responsibilities is what promotes growth of individuals into their lives’ missions.

Tickets are selling for $23 each and can be bought from Inner Faith Gospel tabernacle by calling 585 413 3824.

Congratulations Apostle Warr!

AroundTown *MOTOWN THE MUSICAL On Stage at Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main Street , November 1015. rochester.boxofficeticketsales.com/ or 585-542-5158. *Frances Dances Presents “It’s Just Dance-Tastic,” A Community Dance Concert on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the School for the Arts Ensemble Theatre, 45 Prince St. @ University from 2 to 7 p.m.

Performers include African Caribbean Dance Ensemble, essence of Rhythm, Rose Bellydance, Bizy Bodyz, Ballet Afrikana, Inspiration Dancers and more For more in formation call 249-0354 or email franceshare@yahoo.com or Facebook: Frances Hare *The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with Action for a Better Community , the City of Rochester, MVP Health Care and WXXI Broadcasting, will sponsor a free Early Reading Conference on Saturday, November 14 for parents of children age six and younger from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, 161 Chestnut Street.

Free child care will be provided on site. *City School District Board of Education will present a school receivership forum Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in order to engage parents, staff, and community stakeholders in discussing school receivership legislation and regulation, organizers from the event stated.

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The Black Cross Project Seeks to Initiate Dialogue on Race, Social Justice

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embers of the faculty community at Buffalo State College have partnered with their students, student organizations, and other campus entities through a new initiative, the Black Cross Project, to start a campus-wide dialogue about race and the meaning of social justice in the United States. It’s taking place now through November 13, highlighted by a panel discussion, “Race, Violence, and the Struggle for Social Justice,” on Thursday, November 12, at 12:15 p.m. in the Bulger Communication Center East. On Friday, November 13, a discussion “Campus Connections: Sharing Thoughts on the Black Cross Project” will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Butler Library 181B. The project gets its name from 300 small black crosses installed by faculty members and their students in the Horace Mann Quad. The crosses, which will remain on display for one week, represent the number of unarmed people of color who have died in police custody or have been killed by officers from 2012 to 2015. The black crosses strive to make forms of racism and racial injustice visible and therefore subject to public acknowledgement and dialogue.

William White, director of faculty development and professor of social and psychological foundations of education, conceived of the project.

“Our mission at Buffalo State is to provide access to higher education and excellence in the education we deliver,” said White. “We want to meet students where they are. We want to engage them and our community in intellectual conversations that matter. We want, in short, to serve our students well by openly talking about the debilitating consequences of social injustice in our country while we also seek ways to create caring communities that cooperate in the search for answers to the questions that trouble our society.”

Attention East High School Class Of 1966!

Committee members are needed to help plan activities for the Summer of 2016 to celebrate our 50th YEAR REUNION! Please contact: Moe Brown 716.220.0427 call/text; Kathy (Albert) Franklin 716.812.4469 call/text; or kvfa98@gmail.com Ora (Taylor) Hamm 716.835.478. Also call if you’d like to be updated as events are scheduled.

What Will The Green Code Mean for Fruit Belt and East Side?

Learn more about the proposed new zoning code called the Green Code. Attend the upcoming session to ask questions and learn more information. Express your concerns about what the Green Code may mean for the Fruit Belt and all of Buffalo’s East Side. The informational meeting will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Erie Community College - City Campus, 121 Ellicott St. Staff from the Office of Strategic Planning will be available to discuss and answer questions. For more information, please visit buffalogreencode.com or call the Buffalo Common Council at 716-851-5105.

Jim Crow Lives!

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Pastor/Activist Argues that United States Federal Courts in the Western District of New York has been and continues to practice the principles of Jim Crow.

By Pastor George F. Nicholas

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ne of my favorite prophets is Amos, who God called to remind the nation of the importance of justice for and among the people of God. The prophet declares: Amos 5:15 (NIV) Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts.

Perhaps the LORD God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph This important admonition has largely been ignored by the criminal justice system in America. Traditionally, when we think about racial discrimination our minds go to the institution of chattel slavery and legalized segregation in the South. However we largely ignore the ugly history and current reality of racism which is alive and well in the north. Remember Eric Garner was strangled to death in New York City and Tamir Rice was a victim of a police drive by shooting in Cleveland. The institution of Jim Crow is defined: “The systematic practice of discriminating against and segregating Black people as well as the upholding or practicing discrimination against and segregation of Black people.”

Based on that definition I would argue that United States Federal Courts in the Western District of New York has been and continues to practice the principles of Jim Crow. The demographics mirror the demographics of the old segregated courts of the Jim Crow South. This is not my opinion but a fact. The fact is the Western District of New York was established in 1900 and its first judge, a white male, was seated on May 12 of that year. Since that inaugural appointment there has been 15 lifetime appointments made to that court.14 of those appointments have gone to White males and 1 has gone to a white female, but that was not until 2013. There has never been an African-American appointed as a District Court Judge. The closest was Judge Hugh B. Scott who is

Before Rosa Parks: Jim Crow Lives : The Robert H. Jackson U.S. Courthouse in downtown Buffalo.

a federal magistrate, the only African-American, but that is different from a District Court Judge. Sadly Judge Scott has announced his retirement and it has already been announced that he will be replaced by; you guessed it, a White male.

The impact of this Jim Crow district court has devastating effects on African-Americans.

As I stated in previous writing these are the demographics of the Western District: Number of males prosecuted: Number of Black males prosecuted - 150 of 475 (83.3%) Hispanic males prosecuted 134 of 475 (94.4%) White males - 171 of 475 (36.3%) Other males -20 of 475 Number of females prosecuted: Black females - 30 out of 73 (16.7%) Hispanic females-8 out of 73 (25.9%) White females - 28 out of 73 (14.1%) Other females - 7 out of 73 If you want to see what a Jim Crow Court looks like just drive down to the brand new multi-million dollar federal court house. There you will see Jim Crow justice at work: •all White judges, •about 90% of the prosecutors are White •about 90% of the public defenders are White •80% of the jurors are White.

•majority defendants are African-American •Majority of all the other people with power and authority are White.

This is not the old south, this is the new “One Buffalo” where you see these disparities. Federal judges are appointed by the President with the recommendation of the senior US Senator. It would be easy but ignorant to base this 115 year disparity on racist Republican political leaders. However the fact is this disparity has remained and the Jim Crow courts have been maintained under the presidencies of alleged democratic friends of the community like FDR, JFK, LBJ, Carter, Clinton and yes even Obama. In addition we have had alleged progressive US Senators, like Moynihan, Hillary Clinton and yes even Schumer. The fact is not one of them has done anything to bring justice to our federal courts and that has to change.

Recently another White male has been named to the federal bench, but yet there is still one vacancy available.

The selection process is a closed door secret confab of rich White lawyers and political operatives. Legal merit plays a role, but financial membership in the “ol’ boy’s network” means more. This is how Jim Crow stays alive not in legislation but in the informal networks of White privilege. The only way to tear this down and do what the prophets counsels us to do, “establish justice in the courts” is to let our voices be heard loud and clear. We must come together as a community and let Senator Schumer and our President know we are not happy with demographics of Continued Page 12

The Other Women Who Refuse To Be Moved

Claudette Colvin (born Sept. 5, 1939) Nine months before Rosa Parks, Colvin was the first woman on record to refuse to give up her seat.

On March 2, 1955, Colvin was seated near the emergency exit on the bus along with a pregnant woman, Ruth Hamilton. The bus was filling up and a White woman wanted to sit where Colvin was. The bus driver wanted both Hamilton and Colvin to move and both women refused to relinquish their Claudette Colvin seats.

A man sitting behind them allowed Hamilton to take his seat. However, at 15, Colvin decided to take a stand by not giving up her seat and was arrested for it. “And I said, ‘I paid my fare and it’s my constitutional right,’ ” she recalls. “I remember they dragged me off bus because I refused to walk. They handcuffed me and took me to an adult jail.”

Why Rosa Parks?

Parks was a 42-year-old professional and an officer in the NAACP. She was the symbol that civil rights leaders were looking for. In an interview with NPR, Colvin believes that the NAACP thought that she was too militant and Parks was mild and genteel. “Later, I had a child born out of wedlock. I became pregnant when I was 16,” Colvin says. “And I didn’t fit the image either, of, you know, someone they would want to show off.”

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Football Players Strike, Student Protests Force University of Missouri President to Resign

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onths of student and faculty protests over racial tensions and other issues that all but paralyzed the University of Missouri campus culminated Monday in an extraordinary coup for the demonstrators, as the president of the university system resigned and the chancellor of the flagship campus here said he would step down to a less prominent role at the end of the year.

The president’s resignation was brought about by his failure to deal with the rampant racism on campus, the hostile environment for Black students, and the white supremacist climate that apparently was allowed to thrive at the institution But it was the threat of a boycott by the Missouri football team that dealt the highest-profile blow to the president, Timothy M. Wolfe, and the chancellor, R. Bowen Loftin.

A series of racist incidents in the last few months spurred calls for change. Protesters said that the president at first did not take their complaints seriously, and that his later responses were not strong enough or swift enough.

Opposition to the administration reached a peak in the last week. A graduate student, Jonathan Butler, who was a veteran of the Ferguson protests, held a highly publicized hunger strike, saying he would not eat again until Mr. Wolfe was gone. Protesters formed an encampment on campus. A coalition of Jewish groups told Mr. Loftin that they were “dismayed” by his lack of action after a swastika was drawn on a dormitory wall. Deans of nine of its schools called for Mr. Loftin’s removal.

On Monday morning, the student government demanded Mr. Wolfe’s ouster, and much of the faculty sent word to students that classes were canceled for two days, in favor of a teach-in focused on race relations.

The football team may have dealt the fatal blow to the university’s leaders, when players announced on Saturday that they would refuse to play as long as the president remained in office,

Jonathan Butler, a University of Missouri grad student who did a 7-day hunger strike, is greeted by the crowd of students on the campus of University of Missouri.

and their head coach, Gary Pinkel, said he supported them. The prospect of a strike by a team in the country’s most dominant college football league, the Southeastern Conference, drew national attention, and officials said that just forfeiting the team’s game Saturday against Brigham Young University in Kansas City, Mo., would cost the university $1 million.

While only 7 percent of the university is Black, nearly half of the football team (60 of 124 players) is Black. Green indicated that in the past, White athletic directors were able to keep Black athletes separated from the issues affecting the greater college community and other Black students. This time was different, and one of those rare occasions when student protesters were able to bring a college to its financial knees.

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Here are Some Good Reasons to Eat More Cinnamon!

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Cinnamon is known to enhance your antioxidant defenses, and it’s been found to kill E. coli and many other bacteria. Its anti-inflammatory compounds help relieve pain and stiffness of muscles and joints due to arthritis.

It also helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay, and gum disease, and helps with blood sugar control. Specifically, the following top reasons to add more cinnamon to your diet include: 1. Calm Inflammation Cinnamon is an anti-inflammatory, in part due to its cinnamaldehyde content. According to research published in the journal Molecular Biology, chronic inflammation plays a major role in the development of various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, and meningitis.

2. Boost Brain Function The scent of cinnamon boosts brain function, according to research presented at the 2004 annual meeting of the Association for Chemoreception Sciences.

3. Support Weight Loss Cinnamon reduces blood glucose concentration and enhances insulin sensitivity. In obese and healthy-weight individuals, cinnamon is also effective in moderating the amount of sugar in your blood after a meal. By helping to regulate blood sugar spikes, cinnamon may have a favorable impact on hunger and weight gain. Some call it 'the new skinny food.” 4. Soothes Sore 4. Throat or Cough By soaking cinnamon sticks in water, you create cinnamon water with a water-soluble fiber called mucilage. This helps to coat and soothe your throat.Cinnamon also has antibacterial properties that may help certain sore throats, and its warming properties increase blood flow and blood oxygen levels to help fight infection. According to traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon is useful for phlegmy coughs.

5. Relieve Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Children with ADHD who received cinnamon aromatherapy along with rehabilitation had significantly reduced symptoms.

Children with ADHD have been shown to be under increased oxidative stress, and cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant that may help counteract this.

6. Diabetes Support Cinnamon is known to help improve glycemic status, including levels of fasting blood glucose, among people with type 2 diabetes.1 Another study found that the spice increased glucose metabolism by about 20 times, which would significantly improve your ability to regulate blood sugar. (Excerpted from an artaicle from mercola.com)

FREE MAMMO DAY AT WINDSONG RADIOLOGY GROUP Free Mammo Days will be held at Windsong Radiology Group for the uninsured and underinsured on Thursday, November 19. Women who may want to take advantage of the service include: •Women 40+ years of age •Women under age 40 who are at high risk of breast cancer may also be eligible Individual must not be under treatment for breast,or pre-cancerous conditions.To schedule your appointment,call Cancer Services Program of Erie County Intake Line at 716.858.7376 or toll free at 866.442.2262 Early Detection is Vital in the Fight Against Breast Cancer!

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The Links Incorporated, Erie County (NY) Chapter, partnered withVA WNY Healthcare Systems for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to host a very special breast cancer awareness event, “Pampered Pink Friday.” The event was held at the Veterans Administration Western New York Healthcare System October 16. The main event included pampering activities such as manicures, makeovers, haircuts, and community vendors such as Our Curls, Inc. founded by Cherrise Walker-Betts , a nonprofit organization that provides women, especially women of color battling with cancer, an ethnic beauty service. Music filled the air from Saxman Slim, Steve Rosenthal, and an ensemble from Musician Medics, members from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame who donate their talent to local hospitals,which added to the festive atmosphere. Breast cancer survivors received a gift and everyone in attendance had a chance to win beautiful theme baskets. This annual event was supported by the Erie County (NY) Chapter of the Linksin partnership with VAWestern NY Healthcare System’s Breast Cancer Awareness Committee. Sharon Shelton served as VA Volunteer Assistant and Committee Chairperson. Mrs. Joyce Harrington is Chapter President.

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FAITH & FAMILY

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Humboldt Parkway Senior Usher 4th Annual Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Breakfast Salvation Army Veterans Day Celebration Board to Host Annual Gospel Fest The True Bethel Evangelism Ministry presents the 4th AnThe Salvation Army Golden Age Center is hosting a Veterans The Humboldt Parkway Senior Usher Board will host its annual Gospel Fest free concert on Sunday, November 1 at 4 p.m. at the church 790 Humboldt Parkway. The theme is “Tribute to Our Leading Ladies” and will feature Diamond Granberry, Carol Milhouse, Moe Badger, Song Bird, Norman McCarter, the Humboldt Youth & Mass Choir and more. The event is sponsored by Andre’s Hair Salon, Hero Certified burgers, United Men’s Fashions, WUFO and WBLK Radio. Dr. John T. Hilliard is host pastor. David James Davis is Minister of Music.

nual Fruit of the Spirit Prayer Breakfast, The Youth Speaks Out on “God is in Control” JOB 12:10, (NKJV) Come join us as we break bread together and be fed Spiritually, featuring two dynamic youth guest speakers, Bro. Blake James and Bro. Deker Milton, Saturday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Floyd Summers Banquet Hall, True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 East Ferry Street. Youth Mistress of Ceremonies is Sis. Avionce Gamblin. Guest Soloist, Bro. Javon Judge. Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, Senior Servant Donation: $ 15.For Tickets and additional information, Please call (716) 830-9678 or (716) 895-8222.

Day celebration on Wednesday Nov.11 . The day will include free breakfast, lunch, billiard games, community resources tables, bingo and more. The event will take place at the Salvation Army Center 960 Main Street from 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m. You must RSVP by Friday, November 6. Veterans must show proper ID and bring their own pool sticks if they wish to play billiards.

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Mount Moriah to Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Pastor Jeffrey C. Chambless

WE KNOW THE MOMENTS… The ones that define us

The Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church family will celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Pastor Jeffrey C. Chambless with a banquet on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. in the Mount Moriah Fellowship Hall. 400 Northampton Street. Rev. Mark E. Blue of Second Baptist Church in Lackawanna will be the guest pastor.

The theme is “My Soul Is Anchored In The Lord.” (Hebrews 6:19) The anniversary celebration will continue with service on Tuesday, November 17 at 7 p,m. with guest Pastor Ed Jackson Pastor Chambless and Friendship Baptist Church.; Friday November 20 with Pastor John W. Williams and New Zion & Memorial Baptist Church; and Sunday, November 22 at 4 p.m. with guest Pastor Ivery Daniels and White Rock Baptist Church.

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ON STAGE *Stevie Wonder, Thursday Nov. 19 to perform live at the First Niagara Center in downtown Buffalo! Tickets are available at Livenation.com, Tickets.com and at the First Niagara Center Box Office or call 1-888-223-6000.

*THE JACKSONS! November 21 at 8 p.m. at the UB Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at the Center Box Office 10am-6pm and tickets.com For more info call 645-2787. www.ubcfa. org *MOTOWN THE MUSICAL On Stage at Rochester Auditorium Theatre, 875 East Main Street , November 10-15. rochester.boxofficeticketsales.com/ or 585-5425158.

Guess who’s back in town?

Joe Ford! Joe will be performing at the Colored Musican’s Club on Friday November 13. He will be accompanied by Bobby Jones, Sabu Adeyola & Abdul Rahman. Also there will be a organ dedication from our late dear brother Ben York. Don’t miss this! $15 at the door. No reserve seating! Also, Brotha Perry’s Organ Trio will host the Sunday Jazz Jam on November 15 from 6-9 pm. See you there!

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9 ENTERTAINMENT Fall Rhythm A Community Tribute: The Art of and Rhyme William E. West, Sr. Elim Christian Fellowship’s Fall Rhythm and Rhyme will take place on November 13 at 8 p.m.. The show offers some of Buffalo’s best spoken word artists and musicians like Erika Gault and Ntare Ali Gault, Ekaete Obot Bailey, Tim Chronicle, Danielle Johnson and Oral Roberts and the band. Come for a laid back evening of music and poetry.

All ages are welcome. There will also be a sign up sheet for the open mic (No profanity or vulgarity allowed). This event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Elim Evangelism Team.

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Community Tribute: The Art of William E. West, Sr. opening reception will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6–9 p.m. at El Museo Francisco Oller y Diego Rivera Gallery. 91 Allen St. William E. West, Sr. (1922–2014), who was affiliated with the Art Institute of Buffalo and honored with a solo exhibition at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, is one of Buffalo’s most highly regarded African American artists. This sevendecade-spanning retro- West: Self Study spective of his work in several media serves as a brief survey of his accomplishments in the genres of landscape, portraiture, architecture, and abstraction.

The exhibit will be on display thru December 18. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday 12–5p.m.; First Friday Dec. 4 from 12–9pm; and by appointment. The gallery is closed for Thanksgiving Nov.24–28. For more information call 464-4692.

Screening of Award Winning “Out In The Night “ at Burchfield Penny Art In 2006, under the neon lights of a gay-friendly neighborhood in New York City, a group of African-American lesbians were violently threatened by a man on the street. The women fought back and were later charged with gang assault and attempted murder.

The tabloids quickly dubbed them a gang of “Killer Lesbians” and a “Wolf Pack.” Three pleaded guilty to avoid a trial, but the remaining four - Renata, Patreese, Venice and Terrain - maintained their innocence. The award-winning Out in the Night examines the sensational case and the women’s uphill battle, revealing the role that race, gender identity and sexuality play in our criminal justice system. The Burchfield Penney Art Cent.er will present a screening of the award-winning film Thursday, November 12, at 7 pm.

Free and open to the public, the presentation is part of LOOK: Making Media,a four-day launch of screenings, interviews and performancesat The Center November 12-15, 2015. LOOK will also celebrate Dr. Gerald O’ Grady, the former UB professor who led the early 1970s media revolution in Buffalo, among the first cities in the nation to create a public access center for film and video equipment.

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Challenger Community News • November 11, 2015

“29 Years of Preparation” A Must Read!

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ABC’s Shark Tank Winner Addresses Students at MLK School

Dear Editor: When I received my copy of Mrs. Sheila Brown’s new book 29 years of Preparation I could not wait to read it. What I could not believe is that once started I did not put it down until I finished.

My heart was touched by the sincerity of this great lady who has made her visions into reality!

-The Mighty Oba (The Mighty O’Ba Host of the Number#1 Sports Show in the Nation, and The Message.)

Young lemonade empire entrepreneur inspires peers to create their own buzz!

NO PLASTIC OR WIRE HANGERS.

11-year-old BeeSweet Lemonade founder and CEO, ABC’s Shark Tank winner, and White House attendee, Mikaila Ulmer, addressed MLK Multicultural Institute students, last week, inspiring them to use their passion to become positive and productive change agents and/ or business owners within their own communities.

Coat hangers cannot be recycled. Donate to your local dry cleaner or put them in the blue tote.

CAN IT BE RECYCLED? Call 311 or visit BuffaloRecycles.org to learn more.

MAYOR BYRON W. BROWN

Mikaila shared her story as well as lessons learned since starting her business at the age of 4. She is the founder and owner of BeeSweet Lemonade. BeeSweet Lemonade is an award-winning natural lemonade with flaxseed and sweetened with honey. Mikaila sold her award-winning lemonade from her lemonade stand for four years before being picked up by America’s healthiest grocery store – Whole Foods Market.

Her lemonade is currently sold on-line at Beesweetlemonade.com and in every Whole Foods Markets as well as various restaurants, movie theatres, and local delicatessens throughout the Southwest Region.

Mikaila has received numerous awards and has appeared in dozens of magazines and news articles, including Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine. She has also appeared on CBS Evening News.

This social entrepreneur, bee ambassador, educator, and student continues to inspire multi-generational audiences through her lively presentations and workshops.

Although Mikaila was born and raised in Austin, Texas, her mother, Mrs. D’Andra (Byrd) Ulmer, hails from Buffalo and is a proud 1987 graduate of the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts. Mikaila’s grandmother and uncle still reside in Buffalo.

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“The Allstate MWEE Program has helped me to refine my growing businesses into a more focused and streamlined operation. I have learned to save time working behind the scenes so that I can spend more time focusing on the more creative and productive big picture.

I am excited to continue bringing local art to the public in a way that is affordable, accessible and fun!”

Marcus Wise, 2015 Grad www.464gallery.com

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Challenger Community News • November 11, 2015

Standing on the Shoulders...

This essay is a departure from those I usually write for this column. But sometimes one has to take a break. Don’t get me wrong, I do love to write but my first love is researching and writing about local African American history (we have a rich repository) and my own family history. So today’s column mixes a little school board matters into the larger framework of African American history or as we should properly acknowledge, American history. In a small way, I also hope this underscores the case for infusing AA history into our curriculum. But that’s a topic for another article all on its own.

I am often asked what keeps me working on the School Board given the ongoing, seemingly intractable problems and purposeful obstructionism of some Board members. We all find our motivation and inspiration in different sources. I believe that our schools, and by association our students, aren’t the failures that the detractors claim they are. We have work to do but change also needs to take place at the State level. Public education is under attack and the goal is not to create better opportunities for children.

The importance of working to ensure the educational future of our children is a motivating and sustaining force that contributes to my continuing efforts toward that goal.

We often pay homage to those on “whose shoulders we stand” without Barbara Seals providing real examples of the “who”, “what” and “why” that underlies this Nevergold phrase. I find great strength and inspiration in the life stories of the elders, both in my family and community leaders, who paved the way for us. We don’t have to look very far (to find those shoulders) as we have many local African American leaders, who left extraordinary examples of teachable periods (not just moments) of how they overcame discrimination, intimidation and adversity to build and support the community. Their legacy is our foundation.

One such individual is Andrew Jackson Smitherman. Born in 1883, Smitherman moved from Alabama to Oklahoma Indian Territory, with his family, in the late 1890s. Following graduation from the University of Kansas, he found an opportunity to pursue an interest in journalism when he returned to Oklahoma. Smitherman convinced W.H. Twine, owner of the Muskogee Cimiter, to let him take over management of this fledging newspaper. In a three year period, from 1909 to 1912, he positioned the paper as a nationally recognized publication. He also secured his own niche in the newspaper field. In 1909, he was elected vice-president of the Western Negro Press Association. From 1910 to 1921, he held the presidency.

In 1912, Smitherman opened his own newspaper, the Muskogee Star, which he moved to Tulsa a year later. The Tulsa Star was the city’s first Black weekly. From 1916 to 1919, Smitherman also published the daily Tulsa Star, the first daily Black newspaper in the 20th century. For eight years, Smitherman’s willingness to be a “crusading reporter” often put him at odds with the establishment and in harm’s way on occasion. Through his editorials and reports, he advocated for the black vote, exposed corruption, challenged complicit officials and demanded equal treatment of Blacks. Smitherman was credited with impacting policies that improved the lives of Blacks in Tulsa. He personally intervened in at least two threatened lynchings, at great physical danger to himself. His stance on Blacks’ responsibility to oppose mob rule is well documented. He exhorted Blacks to exercise their lawful right to intervene in lynching attempts.

Smitherman’s career was cut short by a series of events starting on May 30, 1921; the arrest of a young black man, Dick Rowland, for the alleged assault of a white girl; a gathering mob of whites threatening the lynching of Rowland; and the attempt of a group of Black men, reportedly led by Smitherman, to offer assistance to prevent a lynching and the confrontation by those same men with the white mob. On May 31- June 1, 1921, the city of Tulsa erupted in the worse race riot in the history of this country. The destruction of Tulsa’s black community (also known as Black Wall Street) and the killings of hundreds of Blacks, forced Smitherman to flee Oklahoma.

He was charged with inciting the riot.

The Tulsa Race Riot has, until recently, been a footnote in the history texts. Smitherman’s epic poem, “The Tulsa Riot & Massacre” chronicled the course of the riot in poetic verse. His eyewitness account is one of a hand-full of first-person reports and thus an important historic record of the 1921 catastrophe.

In 1925, Smitherman and his family moved to Buffalo, New York. With a one hundred dollar loan and the assistance of family, he opened the Buffalo Star, in 1932. For the next 30 years, he built another career in his new community as a newsman who exposed dishonesty, advocated for equality and equity for Blacks, educated his readers and celebrated Black achievement and accomplishment.

The Buffalo Star’s motto, “Freedom, Justice and Equality for All, Love of God and Our Fellow Man; Doing All the Good We Can for Our Community” proclaimed Smitherman’s manifest and long-held personal philosophy, which grounded his life’s work as an activist-journalist, community leader, a fearless advocate for his people, a faithful believer in the God and in his fellow man and a warrior who used both the pen and his personal bravery in combat against racist ideology.

He published the Buffalo Star, later Empire Star until his death in 1961.

A sample of Smitherman’s life philosophy that offers some insight into his resilience can be found in a poem he wrote about coping with adversity. He stated that when he found himself at the end of his rope, his strategy was to “tie a knot and hold on”. That’s advice that still works today.

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Too long have others spoken for us.”

- John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal.

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BuffaloSchool Administrators:Standing in the Schoolhouse Door

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n June 11, 1963, Alabama’s governor, George Wallace demonstrated his determination to maintain a system of discriminatory “education” with his infamous “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.” With its recent, written response to a formal finding of a discriminatory system here in Buffalo, district administrators have done the same.

How many times have we heard the tale from elders in our community about the long and winding path toward an equal education for all of our children? They’ve told us how the resistance to the “separate but equal” Brown vs. Board” Supreme Court decision was simply ignored in Buffalo, and how 20 years later, Judge John Curtin issued another court order for our schools to desegregate. We were surprised to find that the elders who fought for that decision were not asking for the bussing that resulted. Ironically, they would have accepted a “separate but equal” arrangement – something SABIRAH they called “parody.” Just give all children a fair share of education re- MUHAMMAD sources.

The Magnet school era of the 1980’s brought a ray of hope, but it was short lived. The forces that are determined to stand in the schoolhouse door have re-doubled with a vengeance, in the form of “criteria based” schools. This system is far more insidious than the one where the white people scatter, taking refuge in private schools, draining and hoarding resources and impoverishing the cities they leave behind. It’s worse than the bussing of our children to strange and distant places, where they languish in cruel environments where they’re not wanted. No, the “criteria based” system brings the spirit of George Wallace back from the suburbs – back to the inner city, where a few eat well – right in the midst of the majority who are starving. It provides the kind of quality education that these folks were already getting in their private schools, because they could afford to pay for it. But here in the public school system, they have set up an oasis in a vast desert of deprivation where they get that same quality – for free. Their cruelty knows no bounds.

Regarding the lawsuit filed by parents in 2013, the administrators’ response to the Office of Civil Rights answering the question “Why don’t you just implement the consultant’s recommendations?” is tiring. The contortions that they have twisted themselves into to justify maintaining their treachery is embarrassing…tedious…and transparent.

The Consultant, Gary Orfield, has recommended that criteria based schools consider “personal assets” in their admissions criteria – or simply – take into account indicators that a student who may not test well has other noteworthy accomplishments that will enable him or her to perform well at one of these schools. The district has responded that they first have to find a way to translate “personal assets” into a “responsible, unbiased ranking system with widespread engagement from parents, community, and the Board of Education.” They have to take the time to study the impact of such a solution on “charter, private, and parochial school students who are over 50% of applicants at some schools.” Moreover, they need to study the effect of such a solution on the children of color who did manage to slip into criteria based schools, to see how it would impact them.

It’s not you. They really did say that they want to delay the implementation of a more fair and inclusive solution – in order to assess its impact on students already secured in quality schools, thereby extending the life of an admittedly unfair and exclusive policy for…forever.

Orfield has recommended simply setting aside 10% of seats at these schools for students who are underrepresented. But, see, administrators first have to “integrate unique programs apart from the traditional ranking system to provide deserving students access” to these schools. They need to secure experts to “identify programs students actually want.”

It’s not you. First, they reinforce the idea at the core of the criteria based system. By claiming to desire a provision for “deserving” students, they reiterate the insult that some are not. Next, they manufacture a red herring with needing time to develop “unique programs apart from the traditional ranking system.” Who is asking for something else…something “unique”… something apart? Why is there a need to “identify programs students actually want,” when the school itself is “what they want?” Students are clamoring to get into these schools “as is.” Orfield (and we) are saying: just open the door!

If you haven’t yet joined the parents of the DPCC (District Parent Coordinating Council) to help fight for our children, now is a good time. You may have heard the clamor over our outspoken president, Samuel Radford. Recently, parents at one of the criteria based schools, Olmstead, penned a letter announcing that he does not speak for them in calling for outside intervention to end intransigent discrimination. You might be surprised to know that Bro. Sam has a child enrolled in City Honors, and one enrolled at Olmstead. Rather than securing a place on the ladder and then kicking it out from under others, he is leading the charge on behalf of all of our children. His response to the letter? “I believe that every parent is right when it comes to their child. Where we disagree, is where some parents think they have a right to more resources than another child. The parents of that child…are right too.”

Choose that kind of integrity. For more information on how you can help, call (716) 332-3773.

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Community Welcomes WWII Veteran Johnnie Hodges Home!

Hodges Family Says “Thank You” After Many Step Up to Show Support

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embers of the community gathered to welcome Johnnie Hodges, Sr. back to the house he has called home for more than 60 years. In July, the 90 year-old World War II veteran was carried out of his home after falling behind in paying the bills while caring for his ailing wife. After hearing his story, people from across Western New York and the country came together to help Mr. Hodges return to his home. “ I watched my father exhibit unshakeable faith during a difficult transitional period of his life as a husband, caregiver and great father,” said Mr. Hodges daughter Robin Hodges. “During this journey, I personally witnessed many miracles right before my eyes! The scripture states: The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow to it. (Proverbs 10:22 NKJV) On this arduous journey there was no sorrow in our lives...ONLY FAITH in the Lord. To God be the

Glory!”

“The best way to thank our veterans is through actions that demonstrate we appreciate their sacrifices and we are here to support them at home,” said Congressman Brian Higgins. “We are happy to play a role in this homecoming which was made possible thanks to HUD’s guidance and through the actions of many who came forward in gratitude.”

“It has been gratifying to partner with so many people committed to helping Mr. Hodges and his daughter purchase and return to their long-time home,” said Holly Leicht, HUD’s Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey. “Thanks particularly to Congressman Higgins’ office, Lou Michel at The Buffalo News, countless benefactors who rallied to Mr. Hodges’ cause, and the staff at HUD’s Homeownership Center, today we at HUD can proudly say that we’ve fulfilled our mission to provide quality affordable housing for someone among the most deserving - a U.S. Veteran - and his family.”

Mr. Hodges began his service with the United States

Mr. Hodges is joined by family and dignitaries, Congressman Higgins and Mayor Brown as he cuts the ribbon. PHOTO WILL JONES XAVIERS PHOTOGRAPHY

Navy on January 8, 1944 and following training in Bainbridge, Maryland, was stationed aboard the USS General Harry Taylor. Hodges served as a Stewards Mate Third Class on the troop transport ship during World War II, taking part in missions across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans until his honorable discharge on June 17, 1946.

Johnnie Hodges first settled in Boston, Massachusetts, where he met the love of this life, Flora Middlebrooks.

Prior to their marriage, he applied for and was offered a position at the Bethlehem Steel Plant in Lackawanna, NY. In December of 1948, Johnnie and Flora bought their first home on East Utica Street in Buffalo. In 1956, the Hodges were looking for a bigger house and purchased a beautiful new home on Humboldt Parkway.

The dedication and work ethic Mr. Hodges groomed in the Navy helped him flourish here at home. While working at Bethlehem Steel he became the first African-American to

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our district court. Furthermore we must demand that the next appointment go to a qualified candidate from our community. In addition we need organizations like the NAACP, Urban League, Minority Bar Association and others to lend their voices to evicting Jim Crow from our court system.

Rev. George Nicholas is Pastor of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Ave. in Buffalo.

serve as foreman in the coke oven division. In addition, Johnnie and Flora were entrepreneurs, owning a successful delicatessen on Jefferson Avenue from 1965 until 1973.

After retirement from Bethlehem Steel in 1983 Mr. Hodges worked part-time as a school bus driver for Laidlaw for over 25 years, until retiring at the age of 85 to care for his wife, Flora whose health was declining due to Alzheimer’s disease.

“Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease requires years of strength, dedication and the kind of boundless resiliency that often requires everything else be put second.

It is a long, uncertain and demanding journey under even the best of circumstances,” said Leilani Pelletier, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY. With attention focused on health issues, the Hodges fell behind in their bills and faced foreclosure. After appearing in The Buffalo News, Mr. Hodges’ story spread and people from near and far came forward looking to help.

Enough donations came in through a GoFundMe account to buy the home back and make much needed repairs to the property. Greg Elwood, GoFundMe Campaign Organizer said, “This was an amazing experience for me. My sincere hope is that the campaign serves as an example of the great things that happen when people come together around a common cause.”

On November 6, 2015 the Hodges family thanked all who came forward to help as the community welcomed them back to the Humboldt Parkway home.

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF ERIE MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff against KARLA WARREN, ONE OF THE HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH J. SIMMONS, if living, and if she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; TANISHA SIMMONS, ONE OF THE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF SARAH J. SIMMONS, if living, and if she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all generally or such unknown persons being herein generally described and such unknown persons herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such, any and all persons deriving interest in or line upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; specific lien upon the real property described in this action; TANYA SIMMONS, ONE OF THE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF SARAH J. SIMMONS; TOYA SIMMONS, ONE OF THE HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF SARAH J. SIMMONS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated on November 7, 2014.

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 30th day of November, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Said premises known as 28 Newburgh Avenue, City of Buffalo, N.Y. 14211.

(Section: 101.33, Block: 4, Lot: 10).

Approximate amount of lien $51,896.11 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 600529-10. Dennis C. Gaughan, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

LEGAL NOTICE Bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will receive separate sealed bids for the following contract work: Replacement of Primary Electrical Distribution System at Marine Drive Apartments; 1409G-ST General Construction; 14-09E-ST Electrical and 1409M-St Mechanical.

Pre-bid Conferences will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:30pm with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improvements & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/ scheduled after the meeting.

Separate Sealed bids for each BMHA Job listed above will be received on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 until 3:00pm at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time.

Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made payable to the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid opening. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit.

The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

Dated: November 18, 2015

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

EMPLOYMENT

Women’s Tennis Head Coach Assist in all aspects of the Women’s Tennis program as assigned by the Women’s Tennis Head Coach. Develop a competitive Division I Women’s Tennis Team. Responsible for: recruitment and retention of student-athletes, planning and executing practices for all aspects of the women’s tennis program, fundraising, and community and alumni relations. Oversee the academic progress of the women’s tennis student-athletes.

Please complete application process at: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58450 Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum one year of successful experience as a graduate assistant in a college Division I athletic program. Demonstrable experience in sport team travel, budgeting, and scheduling required. Knowledge of NCAA and the MidAmerican Conference policies and rules.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer/recruiter.

Nurse Practitioner

The Weigel Health Center at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Nurse Practitioner.

Required Qualifications: • Master's degree in Nursing as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner • BLS Certificate • Prescribing privileges with a DEA number • Ability to function as part of a team in the delivery of quality medical care • Licensed Nurse Practitioner in NYS • Demonstrated experience as a nurse practitioner after licensure Preferred Qualifications: • Certification by a nationally recognized agency as a family or adult Nurse Practitioner • Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a college health setting 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.

Associate Director

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Associate Director.

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MUSICIAN WANTED The New Hope Baptist Church in Niagara Falls, New York is looking for a qualified pianist/ organist to play for a medium size congregation. Must be a person of faith and have a commitment to building the music program. Salary-Negotiable. Knowledge of praise, gospel and traditional music helpful and is able to work with a youth choir. If interested, please contact Deacon Michael Williamson at 716622-2189 or Deacon Patrick Jones at 716-990-3676.

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

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Associate Director

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Buffalo State, State University of New York, seeks candidates for the position of Associate Director.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in education, management, leadership or related areas; demonstrated The University at Buffalo (UB), is seeking candidates the position of Director experience qualified with staff supervision and for management; experience working with assessment, compiling, managing and making data driven decisions; familiarity with of Federal and Community Relations (DFCR).

UB is the largest and most comprehensive managing and monitoring a program budget system; knowledge of the history of equal opportunity programs; demonstratedglobal experience in and awareness of best practices university in the State University of New York system—a hub for excellence in when working with a diverse staff and student population. research and education that is a vital partner in its regional community.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with EOP Honors Convocation and EOP Summer Program.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the President, and working in concert Knowledge and understanding of professional work styles.with other

university senior leaders and colleagues, the applicants DFCR serves asonline the University at Buffalo's Qualified may apply at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

(UB) lead staff member, policy advisor, strategist and liaison in matters concerning federal relations. Responsibilities include advocacy and management of relationships with members and staff of Congress, the executive branch and federal agencies, to promote the strategic priorities of the university. In addition, the DFCR will oversee and provide Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to respect foractivities, diversity and individual differences. strategic leadership to the university's community relations including its relationships with city and county elected and government officials, the university's multiple neighborhoods, and its advocacy and engagement with local businesses, organizations and citizens' groups.

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BLACK FACT: On October 27, 1954...B.O. Davis Jr. became the first African American general in the U.S. Air Force.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic university community committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Detailed information about the position and the application process can be found at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu, posting #1500751. All applications must be submitted through this online site. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received by November 18.

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RADNEY’S SPORTS UPDATE

NEW YORK STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS

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Bills “Squish the Fish“ Again This Time 33 – 17!

The Bills jumped on the Dolphins early for a 9 – 0 lead.

The Bills defense still looks shaky. Buffalo played in a desperate mode in order to defeat the Dolphins in a critical AFC East matchup. The Bills swept the two game series against the Dolphins, which propels them into another key matchup against MID- 6052 MID -3838 MID - 5277 MID-1171 MID -1331 MID-5406 MID-0060 New York Jets on Thursday night football.

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WIN 4 Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is playing at a higher level as

demonstrated by his 44 yard TD pass to Sammy Watkins. Ty rod’s accuracy is the big difference between him and EJ Manuel. Tyrod can put the ball in the best position for a receiver to 1-21-22-27-31 2-15-16-19-24 2-14-17-21-23 1-2-22-34-36 6-11-23-31-39 8-13-14-16-20 18-28-29-32-36

catch and pick up additional yardage. He TAKE 5 is the real deal and adding his running and

escape abilities to the mix , it leads to a

very good future for him in the NFL as a 12-14-21-45-50-55 #53 7-12-14-23-37-53 #25 top flight quarterback.

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Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was at it again by purposely stepping on Bills QB Tyrod Taylors foot

after a sack. Suh saw the referee looking and quickly helped Taylor up after stepHOT TIPS ping on his foot. It seems Suh gets angry during games, loses his composure and

By GEORGE doesn’t care about the health of his opRADNEY ponents. Said Suh: “It’s all about player Challenger Hits safety at the end of the day. I did not want to slam the quarterback, get a horse collar. I wanted to hold him Midday up and make sure he ddn’t throw the ball. I ran with him for 5 yards and we’ll go from there. The thing is we are making it 015 -ZR Rundown, Libra (bx) Week Day Hit 547-491-165-990-256-035-068-475-176-970-370-198-513real tough on ourselves. We’re 00 – 4 in the divisional games ( straight) 522-809-507-647-350-760-919-513-891-558-047-060-307and it’s our fifth loss. Honestly, sitting here, we’ve got about 049 -October Vibe ( bx) 491-507-912-107-047-311-567-239-865-791-085-473-165one more loss and that’s about all we can get. We’ve got to get 842 -Cancer (bx) some things together, understand the mistakes we’re making 855 -ZR Rundown 789-247-567-543-136-705-892-965-135-799-510-460 and get on a roll its nothing more than that.”

“Its In The Stars” Suh is an outstanding player who sometimes allows his temBilly Bye Bye Sez: Evening Aquarius -496-235-165-579 per to get the 570-153-268-393-738-118 best of him 623 -Aries , Pisces (bx) Pisces - 056-362-237-694 1447-1645-4444-6888 on the play650 -Pisces , Capricorn, Grandma’s Picks (bx) Cancer 482-372-895-718 “Believe in miracles but ing field.

584 -ZR Rundown Aries - 561-236-164-469 don’t depend on them” The Bills 012 -Leo, Number Book, Lucky Duckie (bx) Taurus -258-231-026-695 defense still 237 -Libra, Cancer (bx) Pisces ( straight) Gemini-495-257-694-508 NOVEMBER MONTHLY VIBES does not 084 -Lucky Duckie (bx) Leo-345-213-157-201 look like last Virgo 385-291-431-170 289-163-654-890-243 year’s unit, LUCKIE DUCKIE Libra -247-723-179-501 THANKSGIVING HITS but came Scorpio - 453-253-571-597 202 335 -2015-4444 up with big 260-352-064-296 Sagittarius - 389-701-234-924 134-431-143

plays against

Capricorn:893-275-342-506 648*123*104 sorry Miami QB Ryan Dirty Business: Suh steps on Tyrod’s foot.

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981-989-970-990-080189-809-444 800-515-996 Bills defen390-196-102-581-752886-980-422 sive end Jerry Hughes came up with a strip sack of Tannehill 319-408-378-352-126 that actually was a game changer for the Bills. Jerry said: “Our 322-522-355 189-444-886-514 secondary did a tremendous job of making the quarterback hold 322-522-412-432-421800-592-390 423 the ball so I just tried to really do my best to just find a way to 394-833-924 get back, then once I do, just find a way to cause havoc, get 127-909-418 the ball out.” He’s having an up and down season especially 3-Way Winning Numbers Last Year 2014 with the stupid personal foul penalties, like the one for hitting 927-313-466 Miami QB way late out of bounds. I also liked how Safety Duke 11/19/2014 Evening 3-3-2 124-550-525 Williams played. It was one of his best games as a Bill. The 11/19/2014 Midday 0-5-9 583-269-508 defense still has not been able to put constant pressure on the 11/18/2014 Evening 5-5-4 QB for most of the season. It seems Marcel Dareus is double 11/18/2014 Midday 3-9-7 teamed on almost every play, and Mario Williams continues to Grandma’s NOVEMBER Picks 11/17/2014 Evening 8-4-0 be invisible. I’m not sure if he even played! Mario must step up 11/17/2014 Midday 1-2-4 793-563his game if the Bills plan on returning to a dominating defense.

11/16/2014 Evening 5-6-3 The Bills must keep QB Tyrod Taylor healthy in order to Powerful New Energy Shift for Chinese New Year of the Sheep, Lucky 11/16/2014 Midday 5-8-0 have a real chance of making the playoffs. The Bills travel to Number “8.” This year marks 4017 Years of Celebration.

11/15/2014 Evening 5-2-2 New York to play the Jets on Thursday night and yet another “Watch your temper!”

11/15/2014 Midday 5-2-8 game with playoff implications on the line. The Bills can take 11/14/2014 Evening 1-4-7 Best Triple for Month of NOVEMBER 666 advantage of a banged up offensive line that will probably be 11/14/2014 Midday 8-4-2 missing all pro center Nick Mangold. It will be a good match 11/13/2014 Evening 8-8-2 Doubles - 556-911-255-677 up and Bills must contain wide receiver Brandon Marshall and 11/13/2014 Midday 3-6-8 not allow the big play from the Jets. Tyrod Taylor must be able WEEK DAY HITS! 11/12/2014 Evening 3-4-2 to roll out and continue to make plays with his feet and arm in 11/12/2014 Midday 1-2-6 mon 852-tues 987-wed 726 order to score against a very physical Jets defensive unit. I see 11/11/2014 Evening 3-2-8 Bills winning on a late Dan Carpenter field goal 24 – 21. thurs 931-fri 794-sat 015 11/11/2014 Midday 4-6-8

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Bennett Wells Post Veterans Dinner: 1356 E Delavan Ave, 3-7 p.m. free for veterans; 892-2869 or 834-8554.

ECIDA Urban/Minority Business Meet & Greet: 4:30 - 6 p.m., 95 Perry St., Suite 403; RSVP required at ecidany. com or call (716) 856-6525.

VA to Present 6th Annual Celebration of Native American Heritage Month:at the VA on Bailey Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freedom Hall Room 301.

New Life Academy Child Care & Learning Center Fall Open House: 2422 Delaware Avenue, 12 - 4pm 716-8760823, http://newlifeacademy02@wix.com/childcare.

A Community Tribute: The Art of William E. West, Sr. Opening Reception: 6–9pm.

El Museo Gallery. 91 Allen St. On display thru Dec. 18.

For more info 464-4692.

College Night for Students With Disabilities: Canisius College, 9:15 – 11 a.m. ;free; pre-register @ wnyccda.org

Line Dance Fitness For Seniors: Hustle For Health at the Gloria J Parks Center, 3242 Main St. 11am - 12pm age 50+ FREE. 832 -1010 www.HustleForHealth.com HOW WOULD YOU SPEND $150,000 IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Participatory Budgeting Neighborhood Assembly, 5-7 p.m., True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St.; 852-3813 or pbbuffalo.org for more assembly dates.

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

The Durham Central City Baby Café: every Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 200 E. Eagle. Dinner free! 8856348.

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Meeting For families of people living with mental illness 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St. The Burchfield Penney Art Center Screening of Out In The Night: 7 pm For more information, go to www.burchfieldpenney.org Friday November 13 Dancin’ at the Parks: Dinner dance for mature adults 55 or better; 4:30 – 8:30 p.m., Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 3242 Main St. $12 advance, $15 at door; 832-1010 ext. 206.

Elim Christian Fellowship’s Fall Rhythm and Rhyme Poetry Event: 8 p.m. All ages.

Open mic. Elim Christian Fellowship - 70 Chalmers Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214

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Saturday November 14 What Will The Green Code Mean for the Fruit Belt and all of Buffalo’s East Side? Informational meeting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ECC - City Campus, 121 Ellicott St. For info visit buffalogreencode.com or call the 716-851-5105.

New Life Residential Center Annual Fall Fundraiser: 5-9 p.m. The Holiday Inn, 620 Delaware Ave., $55 per person; 854-0944.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Foundation’s Day Ball: 6 p.m., Creekside, 2669 Union Road.

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Sunday November 15 Buffalo Barber & Beauty “Hotlanta Style” Bowling Party: 5-9 p.m., Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns St.; 897-3331 Wednesday November 18 PBS special on the American Indian Movement and the case of Leonard Peltier: 7p.m.

Burning Books, 420 Connecticut Street.

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