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November 14, 2018 | FREE |

THE CANNABIS QUESTION State Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes Announces Upcoming Cannabis Events How can we best prepare to participate in the new $9 billion legal marijuana industry? How does WNY feel about legalizing adult use of marijuana?

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GENERATIONS

Miss Williams Goes to Washington!

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Minority Magic in Midterm Elections!

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INSIDE ROCHESTER

Gateways Music Fest Celebrates 25th Anniversary!

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VOICES: What Happens When the Government Becomes the Drug Pusher? Page 11

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It’s Finally Showtime for Rochester’s Henry “Discombobulating” Jones !

Native Rochesterian Henry “Discombobulating” Jones has been on the grind as a professional ring announcer since 1988. In that time he has announced at world renown meccas for boxing, i.e. Madison Square Garden, Philly’s Blue Horizon, Atlantic City Casinos and other venues.

Unfortunately, his television appearances have been far and few between in these 3 decades. As the most prominent African-American ring announcer in the entire history of pro boxing, we will leave it to your intellect as to why he has not been able to become mainstream like his contemporaries in this position.

It could just be…a "pigment" of your imagination, per se!

In any event, his 30 year journey will end on Friday, Nov. 16 at 9:35 p.m. when he announces for the first time on the Showtime network, from the historic fight town of Philadelphia, Pa, featuring a showdown between two local fighters from Philly, JaGATEWAYS 25TH! Pictured top left, Gateways founder Armenta Hummings Dumisani and Dr. Fred Jefferson; Thomas Warfield and Betty Strasenberg, founder Armenta and Mayor Bill Johnson; group photo above, Gateways supporters Liz Hallmark, Sonia James Wilson, Delores Jackson Radney and Thomas Warfield.

Henry “Discombobulating” Jones

ron “Boots” Ennis (21-0 w/ 19 ko’s) vs Ray-mond “Tito” Serrano (24-5 w/ 10 ko’s).

Schedule your watch party now if you cannot make it to the 2300 Arena venue that night.

If you would like more information, about this event and/or ring announcer jones, please call him at (301) 8415584 or email therealkokid@ gmail.com

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Gateways Music Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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he Gateways Music Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary October 30 through November 4.

Concluding the celebration was the 25th Anniversary Gala Luncheon Celebration November 4, on the stage of Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.

Three special awards were presented during the luncheon.

The awards and their recipients included: * Rising Star Award: Violinist Caitlin Edwards, who participated in her first Gateways Music Festival in 2017, is a graduate student at DePaul University’s School of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Edwards was the unanimous choice of the members of the Gateways Artistic Programs Committee because of her superb musicianship and musicality. * Inspiration Award: Paul J. Burgett, an Eastman School of Music graduate and a member of the Gateways board of directors since 1995 and chairman from 2015 until his passing in August of this year, will posthumously receive the award for his indefatigable spirt and passion for the mission of Gateways. * Trail Blazer Award: Armenta Hummings Dumisani, who founded Gateways in 1993 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

A Juilliard-trained concert pianist, the now-retired Ms. Dumisani brought the festival to Rochester when she joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in 1994.

The Gateways Music Festival is an event aimed at connecting and supporting professional classical musicians of African descent. The anniversary celebration will continue in August 2019 with the full Festival, featuring performances by professional classical musicians of African descent from throughout the United States. -Submitted by By Delores Radney

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AREA BRIEFS

AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERANS MONUMENT CELEBRATE ITS OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING

Paul Robeson (left) and William L. Patterson.

We Charge Genocide”

Humboldt Parkway 1953.

Humboldt Harvest Celebration!

The Restore Our Community Coalition (ROCC) will host its annual Humboldt Harvest Celebration on Thursday, November 15 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Main Events Banquet Hall, 1420 Main Street. Tickets are $30 each and available at roccbuffalo. org. Putting the “park” back in Humboldt Parkway is the slogan for this social advocacy campaign/group as they push for the restoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Park and surrounding area, with a primary goal of restoring the beautiful parkland that was destroyed by the construction of the Kensington Expressway (Route 33).The late Clark Eaton is the founder of ROCC. Stephanie Barber Geter is chair.

Herbert to Appear on Saturday “Community Hour”

Samuel A. Herbert of the Coalition to Save MLK Park will be the guest on the " Community Hour” call-in talk show on WUFO Power96.5 radio on Saturday morning November 17 at 8 a.m.. Herbert will update the community on the petition campaign to remove and replace the current sculpture in Martin Luther King Park. The petition’s most recent count is 6,721 names towards the 10,000 goal by the Rev.Dr. King 2019 National Holiday. The petition drive says Herbert, will complete phase one of a 3 phase campaign.

Thanksgiving Dinner for Needy Veterans

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month.

Locally, on Sunday, November 18 VA Western New York Healthcare System will host a Thanksgiving Dinner for needy Veterans at the Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Avenue, Veterans Canteen Food Court from 11am-1pm. For more information, please call 716-862-8753.

Town Hall Meeting St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church will host a Town Hall Meeting at the church, 15 Fernhill Avenue on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. Community issues will be addressed by Commissioner of Public Works, Steven Stepniak, Community Police Officers, E. District, Derrick Floyd and Angelo Threat; and Masten District Councilman Rev. Ulysees O. Wingo, Sr. Please come out and have your questions answered. Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact St. Phillip’s at 833-0442.

FREE LEGAL ADVICE The Free Legal Advice Clinic is free of charge and open to the public. Lawyers will be on hand to discuss issues and give advice on ANY issues you have questions about. Hosted

by WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health (WNY COSH) and PUSH Buffalo s the clinic is held at Our Lady of Hope Church corner of Lafayette and Grant. on Thursday November 15 from 4:30- 6:30 p.m.

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To kickoff Veterans Day Weekend 2018, The African American Veterans Monument officially broke ground last Friday, November 9, with construction slated to begin in the spring of 2019.

Announced on Veterans Day 2017, the monument will be located at the Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park and will recognize the contributions of African Americans who have served and are currently serving in all five branches of the military, during war and in peace times.

Among the invited guests was Kathy Hochul, Lt. Governor, New York State ; Chris Jacobs, Senator, New York State; Barbara Miller-Williams, Erie County Legislature, District 1 & US Army Reserve Veteran; Byron Brown, Mayor, City of Buffalo; Darius Pridgen, Buffalo Common Council President & US Air Force Veteran; Warren Galloway, African American Veterans Monument Committee Chair and US Air Force Veteran; Ron Basham, US Air Force Veteran and member of the African American Veterans Monument Committee; Terry McGuire, Chair, Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park; Janet Barnes, President, Erie County Chapter of the Links, Inc.; and Five of the longest living WNY African American Veterans, Mrs. Martha NorwoodCriswell, Mr. Johnnie Hodges, Mr. Eddie Clemons, Mr. Thomas Brown and Mr. Paul Woods

Our City Coalition to Host 2nd Annual Anti-Gentrification Conference The community is invited to attend the second annual Anti-Gentrification Summit on Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m. at East High School, 820 Northampton Street. Hosted by Our City Coalition, the guest speakers will include Jumaane Williams and Jaqui Patterson.

Williams is the New York city-based political activist who came within a few percentage points of being elected Lt. Governor. He will be talking about his path to power and how we build on the political moment to get the people in office we need to make real change.

Patterson leads the NAACP Climate Justice work and has been a powerful leader in getting people of color to think about how Climate Justice issues impact people of color. She has been working to build a climate movement that is centered on building power with Black and Brown communities to create a just future.

“Gentrification has become a major issue in Buffalo and it is only going to get worse unless people, organizations and neighborhoods come together,” states John Washington of PUSH Buffalo. “ National real estate investors, big banks and local house flippers have their eyes on the cheap land in Buffalo. We have to work together on strategies to build real long term community wealth and power before it’s too late!”

“With property values rising, new developments moving further into neighborhoods, tax increase and reassessment coming up it is now or never. There is a common council race coming up and we all know that Gentrification is Policy Driven. Please Join Us next Saturday at 10AM at East High School for the 2nd Annual Anti-Gentrification Summit!”

For more information contact John Washington , PUSH BUFFALO, at 716-704-8843 johnarchiewashington@gmail.com

“Warm Hands Warm Hearts” Community Day!

The Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. will host its 3rd annual “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” Community Day to. Help families in need on Friday, November 16 at 34 Benwood from 12 noon to 5 p.m. There will be food bag raffles, children’s hat and glove giveaways, vendors and more! This event is co-sponsored by the True Bethel Baptist Church Food Pantry, United Health Care, and Tina Sanders of “No More Tears”. It is free and open to the public.

Paul Robeson and William L. Patterson, two giants of the struggle for African-American equality, delivered to the United Nations a petition titled “We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People.”

Patterson was an eminent civil rights attorney who spearheaded defense of the Scottsboro Nine, Black youth in Alabama framed up on phony rape charges in 1932. Patterson wrote in his autobiography, The Man Who Cried Genocide, that he had just returned from Richmond, Va., where he had struggled without success to save the Martinsville Seven, also falsely accused of raping a White woman.

“To me, it seemed clear that the Charter and Conventions of the UN had to be made the property of the American people as far as possible and especially of Black America,” Patterson wrote. “It could be made the instrumentality through which the ‘Negro Question’ could be lifted to its highest dimension.”

The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, adopted Dec. 9, 1948, flowed from the determination of the world community that never again would fascism be allowed to plunge humanity into holocaust and world war. Patterson pointed out that the U.S. stubbornly refused to ratify the convention even as American officials boasted of U.S. “democracy” and lectured other nations on human rights abuses, a “do as I say, not as I do” posture. (The U.S. did not ratify the Genocide Convention until Sen. William Proxmire (D-Wisc.) finally pushed it through the U.S. Senate in 1987.)

The petition answered the argument that “genocide” refers only to physical extermination, citing the UN’s definition: “Any intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, racial, or religious group is genocide.”

The petition continued, “We maintain, therefore, that the

oppressed Negro citizens of

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THE BILLS REPORT

Bills Blowout Jets 41-10 Proves There Are NFL Teams Playing Worst Football….

MIDTERM MAGIC! Pictured top left, Letitia James New York Attorney General, and Ilhan Omar (right) became the first Muslim congresswomen along with Rashida Tlaib. The group shot above speaks of yet another kind of electoral history and power/. In Houston, Texas all 19 of the Houston County African American female Judges up for election WON!

Minority Magic in Midterm Elections!

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here were many historic elections won last Tuesday by African-Americans and people of color we can celebrate as we move into 2019 with more diverse local, state and federal governments, hopefully geared towards just change and unity:

•Letitia James was Elected New York Attorney General. James was overwhelmingly elected as the attorney general of New York placing her in position to be at the forefront of the country’s legal bulwark against the policies of the current federal administration. She becomes the first woman in New York to be elected as attorney general, the first African-American woman to be elected to statewide office and the first Black person to serve as attorney general.

•Ayanna Pressley was elected first Black House of Representatives member from Massachusetts. Pressley was the first Black woman to serve on Boston’s city council and made history again after defeating the 10-term incumbent Michael Capuano in the primary.

•Joe Neguse became Colorado's first Black congressman.

•Jahana Hayes was elected first Back congresswoman from Connecticut. The 2016 National Teacher of the Year and first-time political candidate Jahana Hayes won her bid to represent Connecticut’s fifth congressional district. Alongside Massachusetts’ Pressley, she will be one of the first two women of color to represent New England.

•In upstate New York, Schenectady native Antonio Delgado beat out Rep. John Faso to take the Hudson Valley’s 19th Congressional District. The candidates were in a dead heat for a while, but Delgado eventually pulled ahead. Delgado now becomes the first Black congressman to represent the district.

•In Illinois, Lauren Underwood unseated Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren to take the state’s 14th Congressional District in suburban Chicago. Underwood, a 32-year-old nurse, and former adviser to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services won in a traditionally Republican-leaning area. Underwood made history with her victory as the first woman and first African American elected to represent the district.Underwood has been a longtime advocate for access to affordable quality health care, first as a nurse and later as a senior advisor in the Obama administration.

•Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, first Native American congresswomen. An attorney and former MMA fighter, Davids became the first Native American congresswoman and the first lesbian congresswoman from Kansas. Raised by a single mother army veteran and a member of the Wisconsin-based Ho-Chunk Nation, Davids was a fellow in the Obama White House.

Haaland is a member of New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo people. Haaland is focused on progressive issues like Medicare-for-all and a $15 minimum wage, she says she is most passionate about the environment and promoting clean, renewable energy.

•Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar become first Muslim congresswomen. Tlaib ran unopposed in her race to represent Michigan’s 17th district and has become the nation’s first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, and one of two Muslim women elected on Tuesday.She is a DemocraticSocialist who served on the state legislature from 2009 to 2014 and ran her congressional primary campaign supporting Medicare for all, a $15 minimum wage and abolishing Ice. Omar is the first Somali-American, first refugee and first woman of color elected to represent the fifth congressional district of Minnesota.

•Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory in the June congressional primary in New York shook up Washington and the Democratic party. The progressive challenger and member of the Democratic socialist party unseated a powerful 10-term New York congressman, running with a campaign ad that said: “Women like me aren’t supposed to run for office.” Now 29, she has become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

•Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia, first Latina Congresswomen from Texas •Wesley Bell was elected St. Louis County, Missouri’s first Back prosecutor. Bell’s victory was no surprise, as his real victory came in the August 7 Democratic primary when he crushed incumbent Prosecutor Robert P. McCulloch – who made enemies of blacks and progressives – for 27 years. •Other Black candidates who won congressional seats for the first time in a minorityWhite districts included Lucy McBath in Georgia, and Colin Alfred in Texas.

(Source: The Positive Community)

Yes, there are NFL teams playing worst football than the Buffalo Bills.

In Sunday’s game against the Jets (Bills 41 Jets 10), the Bills came out throwing the ball deepwith newly acquired QB Matt Barkley hitting Robert Foster on a 47 yard pass play. The offensive line was able to move the Jets defensive line all over the field. This makes me wonder why the Jets get rid of Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson? The Jets only have Leonard “Big Cat” Williams on a once dominating defensive front and their best QB was Teddy Bridgewater, who they traded to New Orleans before the start of regular season. The Jets front office like the Bills, made some very questionable decisions especially deciding to go with turnover machine rookie QB Sam Darnold over a veteran signal caller like Teddy Bridgewater.

The Jets played like they quit on Head Coach Todd Bowles because the Bills played very well . The Jets played without enthusiasm, allowing a poor Bills team to blow them out at home. Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles is now on the hot seat and he said this about his job :“I don’t worry about my job; I don’t talk about my job. I just try and get to the next game. It’s a business when you sign up for it.” We wish our friend Todd Bowles the best but it’s hard to win without a quality QB and like the Bills, they traded him away.

Finally, Bills General Manager brought in QB Matt Barkley who did not turn the ball over (Jets helped out by dropping at least two possible interceptions) and actually made some plays by taking his time to allow receivers to get open. Yes, the Jets helped out by not having a pass rush and the Bills took advantage of it. The Bills also picked up a quality speedy receiver/ return specialist on Monday in Isiah McKenzie, who was released by the Denver Broncos late last week and Bills Offen-sive Coordinator Brian Dabold used him in various roles which paid off. It’s about time the Bills start picking up players released by other teams for whatever reason and giving them a chance to play for our team. The culture is finally being thrown out the window in favor of good quality football players. You must remember good football players win NFL games not culture or the “Process.”

Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said it best, “It’s good to get some momentum and enjoy the bye week and not talk about losing.”

The bye week is up next and the Bills can rest and get ready to play four of the last six games at home. I will be talking about guys like Shaq Lawson, who have stepped their game up during the season. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and thechallengernews.com

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State Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes Announces Upcoming Cannabis Events

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n Saturday, November 17, Assemblywoman Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes will host a discussion on what our communities can do to prepare to enter the multi-billion dollar legal marijuana industry.The panel will consist of a cross section of professionals from varying backgrounds including finance, law, business, community organizing and the industry itself. Individuals interested in learning more about the various employment and business opportunities available should plan on attending. The discussion will take place from 10 a.m. – 1p.m. at Medaille College, located at 18 Agassiz Circle on the 2nd floor of the Sullivan Center in the President’s Dining Room.

Buffalo native Ebele Ifedigbo, a co-founder of Oakland California’s The Hood Incubator, is a featured presenter. Ifedigbo, a Yale M.B.A. graduate, is committed to using business to foster innovation and racial equity in cannabis.

“The Hood Incubator is focused on creating pathways to ownership for people of color to legal cannabis,” she stated.

"When I was at Yale Business School people were lightweight laughing at me when I brought up working in the weed industry,” says Ebele. “But (in February) that same school hosted a cannabis business conference.” Ifedigbo sees the launch of a new legal cannabis industry as a “perfect opportunity” to build economic and political power in Black and Brown communities.

America’s War on Drugs has failed and worse, has disproportionately affected minority communities. Marijuana use is roughly equal across races nationwide, yet Black people are nearly four times as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. Now that cannabis is a thriving $9 billion legal industry, Black people make up less than 5% of founders and business owners.

After 40 years of impoverished Black kids facing prison time selling weed, White men are planning to get rich doing precisely the same thing.

Ebele received a joint B.A. in Economics and Philosophy, with a minor in African Studies from Columbia University in

CANNABIS EVENTS: The first event, Saturday, November 17 at Medaille College featuring Buffalo native Ebele Ifedigbo of Oakland’s “The Hood Incubator, ”will focus on how the commuity can best prepare to enter the $9 billion legal marijuana industry.

The second event takes place Monday, November 19 in Buffalo City Hall Council Chambers when the State Assembly hosts the second of four statewide public hearings. Find out how WNY feels about legalizing adult cannabis use and the passage of PeoplesStokes A.3506 Legislation. Both events are free & open to the public.

New York City. Ebele grew up in Buffalo, NY, and is a proud graduate of Buffalo’s City Honors School She was most recently named to the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 List.

“Now is the time to act and create the pipeline that is going to allow people of color to have a real stake in this industry,” Ebele states in the organization’s informational video.

-Statewide Public HearingOn Monday, November 19, The New York State Assembly will be hosting its second of four statewide public hearings related to allowing adult useT:10.25” of marijuana, known as the MarijuanaRegulation and Taxation Act (MRTA – bill no A.3506C),

sponsored by Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes. The hearing will be held at Buffalo City Hall’s Council Chambers, located on the 13th Floor of 65 Niagara Square. These hearings are open to the public, but oral testimony is only by invitation. This is a follow-up to a well-attended Assembly hearing held earlier this year on this issue. In addition, the New York State Department of Health recently released a report on the impacts of a regulated marijuana market in New York, which resulted in the formation of a workgroup by the Executive Branch.

In 1977, New York decriminalized non-public possession of small amounts of marijuana, making such possession a noncriminal violation punishable only by a fine. In recent years, New York and many other states have legalized the use of marijuana for various medical conditions.

Despite decriminalization in New York, a disproportionately high number of Black, Hispanic and Latino people continue to be arrested for marijuana-related offenses - particularly possession in public view as a consequence of stop and frisk – which often results in a criminal record that can prevent gainful employment and full participation in society.

“For me, it’s about social justice reform, ensuring that one’s ambition and opportunities are never stunted due to the inequitable enforcement of law," stated Assemblywoman PeoplesStokes. "People of color are denied public housing, student loans, and jobs due to minor marijuana convictions every day.

This has a direct effect on a household and the ability of its breadwinners to provide an acceptable quality of life. Since New York State doesn’t have expungement, sealing those criminal records is a priority.”

Several states in the Northeastern U.S., as well as Canada, have authorized or are in the process of authorizing and regulating adult marijuana use. Creating an adult-use system in New York raises important issues about the economic structure and regulation of production, distribution and sale. Criminal justice and public health concerns, social and economic equity Continued page 12

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FAITH & FAMILY

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United Coalition Of Churches & Brotherhood Monthly Fellowship Breakfast

Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr. Guest Speaker at the St. John Baptist Church

Greetings in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ name!

It is that time again when United Coalition of Churches & Brotherhood will be holding our monthly fellowship breakfast.

We will fellowship at The Temple of Christ Church located at 1230 Genesee Street on Saturday November 17 from 10a.m.12noon.

Pastor Kerr will be our speaker for the morning and talk about his visit to the Congo region and how we can learn how to prepare ourselves for overseas ministry missions.

Also there will be an update from N.F.T.A. workers who are experiencing some serious job discrimination that we must follow up with!

Ms. Mahleah an HR representative from U.P.S. will be with us to sign anyone looking for employment with her firm. Minister Kendra Walker will be sharing our second full newsletter along with information about our next campaign with the corner stores.

We invite our communities, churches and organizations to join in with us to air our concerns and issues in our city. Each one, reach one and bring one!

If we don't stand for something, we'll fall for anything!

For further information contact 716-602-6676- Pastor Charles Walker is President. Bishop James Foye Jr. is Vice President.

Rev. Dr. Keith W. Byrd Sr. will be the Guest speaker at the St. John Baptist Church early morning worship service on Friday November 16th at 6:00 am.

Rev. Dr. Byrd Sr. is Pastor at the historic Zion Baptist Church in Northwest Washington, D.C. A gifted preacher teacher and leader Rev. Dr. Byrd Sr. serves as the 2nd Vice President of the 2.5 million-member Progressive National Baptist Convention in addition he also serves as the Chairperson of the Mayor Rev. Dr. Keith Byrd Sr. of Washington, D.C. Interfaith Council.

While in Buffalo Rev. Dr. Byrd Sr. will tour and review the St. John Fruit Belt Community Development Corporation 500-million-dollar economic development plan with Overseer Michael Chapman who is the President and CEO of the St. Jon Fruit Belt Community Development and Pastor of the St. John Baptist Church and the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church.

The entire community is invited to come out and hear the preached word from Rev. Dr. Byrd at the St. John Baptist Church located at 184 Goodell St. Buffalo, New York.

Worship is

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Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Fashion Show Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church will sponsor its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Fashion Show on Saturday, November 17, 2017, at 4:00 PM, Lincoln Memorial UM Church, 641 Masten Avenue, Buffalo, New York. Winter coats, hats, scarfs and gloves will be given away free after the dinner. This fun evening is open to the community at no cost.

The outfits that will be featured at the fashion show will come from the Lincoln Memorial Clothing Closet. The clothing closet is located at the church and open to the public every Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Slightly used men, women and children clothing, handbags, and shoes are available in the store. Pastor George F. Nicholas is the senior pastor.

Metropolitan UM Youth Revival and Youth Explosion!

The Metropolitan UM Church, 657 Best Street will sponsor their Youth Revival “I’m In Jesus Gang” on Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m nightly.

The Guest Revivalist on Wednesday evening will be the Rev. George Madison, New Zion Baptist Church and Thursday evening, Minister Myles Cameron of Unity Baptist Church. Also, on Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. our Annual Youth Explosion will take place. For more information or questions please contact our church office, (716) 891-5652. Pastor Angela Stewart is the pastor.

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SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR Just in time for the holiday season, the Second Baptist Church Women’s Ministry presents their Fifth Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at The AJ Phillips Fellowship Hall, 18 Church St., Lackawanna.

Vendors will be offering a full array of unique gifts to help you find that “special” selection for the holidays.

For more information contact Mrs. Sonja Melvin, Ministry Chairperson, at 716-646-1875 or Second Baptist Church Office at 716-826-4940. Rev. Mark E. Blue is pastor.

Soul Saving Revival Center (SSRC) Hosts 13th Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Broadway-Fillmore Community Currently the Thanksgiving Dinner feeds 500 families annually, this year we are looking to increase the reach to 750 families.

In celebration of the anticipated holiday season, on Saturday, November 17 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. the Soul Saving Revival Center (SSRC) will provide a free sit down Thanksgiving Dinner and also give free clothing out to the community, while supplies last. “We believe our community residents deserve a 5 star dining experience for all within our demographic, whether that is a struggling low-income family, or a forgotten senior from the community” says Elder Robert L Robinson III. This press release will acknowledge the work that has been done by the SSRC, and renew a sense of urgency to ensure that residents are able to achieve whatever they dream to help provide resources to build back the community.Everyone is welcome.

Partnering organizations: Esther’s House Date: Saturday November 17th Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Press Conference 1:00 pm) Location: Soul Saving Revival Center

St. Philip’s Celebrates A Talented Twenty!

From Mark Pearce’s or Gerald Seals’ Art to Arnold Sims’ Jamaican Rum Punch produced and bottled by Arnold for the holiday, or Dalea Moncrieffe’s Ginger Beer and Max Daye’s wire sculpture---you name it, we have it!

Join St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, November 25 immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service, upstairs Parish Hall from 11:30- 1:30p.m. Among twenty additional talents on display (for low bid, take home) are Jeanette Garr’s Coconut pineapple cake, Raon Moncrieffe’s special egg nog, Connie Eve’s jewelry collection pieces, Marilyn Sifontes’ quilt, and formerly of St. Philip’s, Buffalo; student Mateo Alexander’s art, Joyce Robinson’s Exotic Purse of Brown Paper Bags Gone Wild, (formerly of St. Philip’s- now Atlanta) having just been accepted as an American Craft Counselor and much, much more.

Additional talent on program includes Lyne Westbrook on the flute and Antonio (Tony) Thompson, drummer.

A gift to all who wish to attend will be scheduled for early December. What’s in your will? Consistent with your insurance policy? Elder care? Do you have one? Nancy McCulley, Attorney retired, will host your discussion on Sunday. December 2 from 11:30- 1:30p.m. at St. Philip’s. Come learn and share.

The event is free.

While you sip fresh hot country cider and nibble chicken nuggets and sauces, enjoy Lynn on the Flute, and the Clarke/ Merriweather Three Generation Presentation. Need a ride? Special help? Just call ! This program event is sponsored by The Stewardship Committee, Peggy Johnson, chairperson. For details or questions call 864-7956, Constance Eve is event coordinator.

The Spirit Ministry of Calvary Baptist to Host Annual Prayer Breakfast The Fruit of The Spirit Ministry of Calvary Baptist Church cordially invites the public to join us for our Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 17 from 10a.m. to 12 Noon, at our church located at 1184 Genesee Street, The guest speaker for this community breakfast is Rev. Debra Morse, Pastor of “The Praying Hands Ministry.” The chairperson of Calvary’s “Fruit of The Spirit Ministry” is Mrs. Geneva A. Smith Johnson, and the 2018 Breakfast chairperson is Ms. Janice Alexander.

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by Minister Dawn McMillian of Elim Christian Fellowship. The cost of this inspiring book is only $20.

Groups or dignitaries wishing to attend this free community event are invited to RSVP by calling the Calvary church office Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9AM and 4 PM, at 716-895-3642, as soon as possible.

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Entertainment

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The Queen of Soul Sings Again…

ON STAGE August Wilson's King Hedley II is on stage at the Robe-

son Theatre now thru Dec. 2 at the Paul Robeson Theatre inside the African American Cultural Center 350 Masten Ave. Directed by Ed smith, 884-2013 or www.aaccbuffalo.org

Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, James Harkness, and Derrick Baskin Matthew Murphy

The Sullivan Fortner Trio At The Albright Knox Gallery Art of Jazz Series Saturday, November 17 @ 8:00 pm Albright-Knox Art Gallery, 1285 Elmwood Avenue $24 – $29 The latest in a line of New Orleans piano phenoms stretching back to Jelly Roll Morton, pianist Sullivan Fortner has been hailed as “a wondrous player, light of touch and vested with fleet, dazzling power” (The New York Times).

Since winning the prestigious American Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellowship, Fortner has been heard around the world with musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Roy Hargrove, and, most recently, touring and recording with vocal sensation Cecile McLorin Salvant. Moments Preserved, his recently acclaimed second album for Impulse! Records, showcases his mastery of both wellchosen standards and the composition of memorable melodies.

Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations Sets Dates for Spring Broadway Bow BABEL SERIES PRESENTS • JESMYN WARD

Just Buffalo Literary Center Babel series presents Jesmyn Ward on Thursday November 15 at Kleinhans Music Hall at 8 p.m. The VIP reception will be at 7p.m.

ON STAGE AT THE SENECA NIAGARA CASINO:

•JAY PHAROAH Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at 8 p.m.

Bear’s Den Showroom Tickets start at $65

Ain't Too Proud follows The Temptations’ journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Through friendship and betrayal amid the civil unrest that tore America apart, their moving and personal story still resonates five decades later.

After a string of engagements across North America, including a world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations will arrive on Broadway. The jukebox musical will open at the Imperial Theatre March 21, 2019, following previews that begin February 28.

A final pre-Broadway engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre ends November 17.

Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, James Harkness, and Derrick Baskin Matthew Murphy The show, featuring a book by Dominique Morisseau, utilizes a score comprised of the Temptations' hits to chart the rise of the R&B group, known for such classics as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”

•THE DRIFTERS HITS & HOLIDAY SHOW Tuesday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Seneca Niagara Events Center Tickets start at $35

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n Old School Fundraiser Affair will be held at Metropolitan Entertainment Complex, 1670 Main St., on Friday, November 23 from 9p.m.-1a.m the fundraiser is for the former CoCaMo Fats, known today after 12 years as Rev. Darieck Foster of Second Chance Church, 381 E. Ferry St. who needs a life saving kidney replacement. Tickets are $20 and avail at Group Ministries 1333 Jefferson or see Sylvester Johnson or call God Father Promotions at 716-602-8150.

There will be free finger food, cash bar & 50/50 raffle every hour.

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LOS ANGELES — One of Hollywood’s holygrails, “Amazing Grace,” capturing what is considered to be Aretha Franklin’s most transcendent gospel performance, is headed to theaters Freed from legal entanglements — Ms. Franklin, who died in August, sued repeatedly over the years to block its release — “Amazing Grace” will have its world premiere next Monday, Nov. 12, in New York at Doc NYC, a festival dedicated to nonfiction cinema.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS!

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CANNACLUSIVE: Representation and Equity Matters

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n 2015 the Marijuana Business Daily survey reported the industry average of 36% women holding positions of power in cannabis related companies. By 2017 that number dropped to 27% and still dropping at a steady pace.

In the midst of the fight for legalization across America, the rise of dispensaries popping up in numerous cities and an entire industry from

consumer products to trendy apparel, one year ago, three strategic educated Black women stepped into the ring to fight for a “seat at the legal marijuana industry table” bringing Cannaclusive to life, with every intent to solve the issues of inclusivity because to them representation matters especially that of Black and Brown women.

The company is made up of social and digital marketing

Cannaclusive team L/R Charlese Antoinette,Tonya Rapley,Mary Pryor photo provided by Cannaclusive

expert Mary Pryor, personal finance and small business engagement guru Tonya Flash and multi-faceted clothing director and designer Charlese Antoinette, all who have over 15 years of experience working in their respective industries and with fortune 500 companies. The three women decided to come together applying their professional skills as tools to build their unique and steady growing company Cannaclusive; curating ex-

periences that make it easier for brands to communicate with diverse audiences to ensure that minority consumers are not an afterthought but a valued ally in the fight for legalization. “This is a real deal business” said Pryor in a CBS interview earlier this year.

One of their strategies to diminish the barriers of exclusivity and erase the stereotypes associated with Black, Brown and People of Color, is through a robust image catalog they created called “contact photos” a flicker based image library showing Black, Brown and People of Color engaged with cannabis in social and casual settings giving brands, social profiles, stock imagery and publications a pathway to add diversity to their marketing landscape.

“In the mainstream media the weed movement is portrayed with White faces, we would like to see diverse imagery in advertising and major media outlets highlighting diverse perspectives” said Pryor.

Cannaclusive is also raising the bar and their voice to educate, encourage and consult minority audiences on the opportunities available in the legal marijuana industry through their statewide tours inviting Black and Brown audiences to safe, friendly workshops and experiential social events, where they can comfortably be engaged to make informed decisions.

“Tokenism is standard across most industries and cannabis is not an exception. We care about the business of equity in this industry. Diversity and inclusion is fine but equity gives us a rightful fair share of access in this business.” Pryor told the Challenger News.

Read more on thechallengernews.com and visit them to learn more on cannaclusive.com follow them on social on Instagram @cannaclusive @staygoldsesh -L.H.

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Buffalo State BENGALS Kick Off the 2018-2019 Season With High Expectations

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Samantha Williams

Samantha Williams Goes to Washington!

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amantha Williams of Buffalo, New York was recently selected to spend her last semester of college interning with her district Congressman, Hon. Brian Higgins. She spends much of her day getting political experience, answering phones, letter writing, filing, and research and constituent assistance. Her work day is long, but she has the opportunity to work directly with the congressman’s staff on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Samantha is a senior at SUNY Buffalo State College majoring in History, with minors in African American Studies and Political Studies. Samantha also spent two semesters interning at low performing, urban schools in Buffalo. There, she got the opportunity to work closely with students of various backgrounds and engage in differential instruction. She also spent a semester volunteering at the Buffalo State Academic Center where she got the opportunity to tutor non-English speaking immigrants who were preparing to take their U.S. citizenship exam.

Her passion in political history and experiences in diverse classrooms sparked an interest in public policies designed for minorities and individuals in protected classes.

Samantha Williams was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She is the youngest of three siblings and will be the first in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. Growing up in a low-income family, she understood the urgency to continue her education. During college she also maintained a fulltime job and relied on financial aid and loans to pay her own way through college. She intends to further her education after the internship by applying to Howard Law School. Her mom and dad, Shareen and Sam Williams are extremely proud of their daughter. Congratulatioins Samantha!

Thanksgiving Turkey Jam Tournament

DADS Program will host a 3 on 3 Thanksgiving Turkey Jam Tournament on November 24 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. at the YMCA, 2564 Delaware Ave. Sponsored by Gomez & Becker LLP, WUFO, Power 96.5, Oak Room, Freddy J’s, King of Diamonds, Falley Allen, and State Farm.

Public Forum- Moving Forward the Hopes, Dreams and Goals of Young Men of Color

Join us for a public convening as we share the efforts made in Buffalo Public Schools and across the City of Buffalo to honor our commitment to the My Brother’s Keeper initiative. This program will be held on Thursday, November 15 from 5p.m. to 7:30p.m. at Waterfront Elementary School, 95 4th St., Buffalo.

his Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. the BENGALS kick off their season versus the #20th ranked team in the nation, John Carroll (Cleveland Ohio). This BENGALS team has many people using the words like, “deep”, “scary good” and “championship” when discussing the current 16 players who will lace them up for the orange and black. A combination of 8 former players and 8 new players look to return the Buffalo State to the SUNYAC (State University of New York Athletic Conference) Championship .

That team begins with last year's SUNYAC Rookie of the year, Sheldon Adams (Soph -Bishop Kearney, Rochester NY). This deadly sharpshooter, with hops, looks to help lead the BENGALS back to the promise land.

He is joined by a 3 headed combo of point guards led by Co – Captain Ryniek “Doc” Holloway ( Junior – Bayside HS. Corona NY), Yosh Bernardez (Sr – Wings academy, Bronx, NY) and Kareem “K J” Holmes (Soph – The Knox School – New York. NY). Few people can remember when the BENGALS were this deep at the point position and that depth should be critical to keeping the BENGALS moving their high potency offense on all cylinders. All 3 of these guards bring a unique skill set to the position and a certain toughness that only the fans of SUNYAC can appreciate.

This writer can’t remember when he has seen this tough a group of point guards in BENGALs uniforms before.

At the 2 ( shooting guard), they have the aforementioned Adams along with Dom Grayer (Junior – Bishop Loughlin – Brooklyn NY), Zak Cieski (Junior – Cheektowaga HS – Cheektowaga NY) and rookie Mark Worthy (Williamsville South, Williamsville NY).

These 4 will undoubtly stretch opposing zones to their limits and all provide some deadly shooting skills and will cause sleepless nights for many opposing “Yac coaches. This writer predicts that at least 2 of these players will be in the top 5 of SUNYAC 3 point shooting when all is said and done. All 4 can hit the 3 from distance and can also break your ankle on the way to the basket.

At the 3 (small forward), the BENGALS have a wealth of talent. Let’s start with Co-

THE BUFFALO STATE BANGALS Captain Steven Calvo (Junior – Kingsbridge Academy – Bronx NY) , Jordan ”JC” Christopher (Soph – Mott Haven Campus, Bronx NY) along with rookie Cam Otti (All Hallows, New Rochelle, NY). These 3 can play inside or out and will probably be more of the most flexible members of the BENGALS when it comes to taking on different assignments game in and game out. This writer believes that all 3 will be up to the task. They all have more

than adequate jumpers and yet they all can also be a nightmare around the basket.

At the 4 (power forward), we have some H.W.H.’s (Hoppers With Height). Starting with Von Daniels (Junior – Uncommon Charter – Brooklyn NY), rookie Kemron Frederick ( Alexander Hamilton, Elmsford NY) and Delen Ramovic (junior – Midwood , Brooklyn NY). These 3 players will have to play big on many occasions and on some occasions, will have to take on

the opposing teams guards. In the coach Fajri Ansari offense all positions are interchangeable and these 3 could be called upon to fill in multiple roles on any given day. This writer believes that they will be up to the task.

At the 5 (center), the BENGALS have 3 Big Nasties!!

Starting with Co – Captain Kay “K” Grant (Junior – Thomas Jefferson , Jamaica NY), Zion “Z” Guzman Milton ( Soph – Valley Stream Continued Page 11

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What Happens When The Government Becomes The Drug Pusher?

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ow that the mid-term elections are over, and the celebrations continue, what did our community win? What economic benefit will we see, or what measurable change will take place that will benefit our community. I hope it happens, but I am afraid that once again many of us have bought into the agenda of others without demanding or asking for anything.

Part of the agenda that they now have for us throughout the State, is to now fill our communities with easy access to (drugs) marijuana. Part of the sales pitch will be, we will have more money to solve many of the ills of our communities. Many of those problems they won’t fix, while blaming someone else for our condition, even though they are the ones in power. Another part of the sales pitch will be, that they will reform and change laws that have been applied to many of those who are serving time for possession of small quantities of marijuana and other drugs.

Marijuana comes from a (can·na·bis) plant. It is a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and glandular hairs. It is used to produce hemp fiber and also as a psychotropic drug. A psy-

By Rev. William Gillison Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church chotropic drug is a drug that driving, fatal crashes, loss of affects mental activity, behav- productivity and a huge spike ior, or perception, as a mood- in gang-related crime, bring into question the cost-benefit altering drug.

Related words for psycho- of those dollars.

They also bring up that teen tropic are hallucinatory, kaleidoscopic, multicolored, crazy, drug-related school expulexperimental, mind-blowing, sions are on the rise. The intrip, freaky, consciousness- creased use of the drug has expanding, hallucinogenic, also caused problems in midmind-bending, mind-expand- dle schools and high schools. ing, psychoactive, psychoto- And what is referred to as “edibles” have increased the mimetic, and psychotropic.

A dried preparation of the use of the emergency room, flowering tops or other parts because of consumption by of this plant, or a gummy ex- children and pets resulting in tract of it (cannabis resin), is illness and death and regulaused (generally illegally) as a tory confusion surrounding psychotropic drug, chiefly in public consumption and encigarettes, or other drug para- forcement.

They warn in their article phernalia that can be picked up at your corner store in that “The eyes of other states eager to legalize pot should be many of our communities.

A Newsweek article dated firmly fixed on the unfolding 6/6/15, entitled “The unex- saga in towns such as Denver, pected side effects of legal- Boulder and De Beque, Coloizing weed”, written by Mar- rado. jorie Haun, contains a lot of Do we really want our cominformation, as to why legal- munities flooded with drugs? izing marijuana is not a good But what do you do when the idea. The article points out a Government Becomes the number of things that we bet- Drug Pusher?

At present I do not want to ter be mindful of in the State of New York. They bring up, believe that our Senators and that in 2014 and 2015, nearly Assembly persons want this $6 million dollars in pot rev- kind of future for our comenues was distributed to local munities. But I also know governments, but that the in- when those of us who voted creased cost in law enforce- them into office to represent ment, caused by drugged- us, don’t say anything about

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continued from page 10 South, Valley Stream NY) and rookie Ahmad Thomas (Bushwick, Brooklyn NY). These 3 have shown to be fearless and aggressive. This writer sees opposing centers cringing by the time the 2nd half of many ‘Yac games begin. These 3 aren’t afraid to pound and battle. And to be successful in the SUNYAC you need a strong presence in the middle. These 3 give Buffalo State that presence.

Lastly, if you have a community group, or church group or just a bunch of youth who would like to be the guests of the Buffalo State Men’s basketball team for a game then please call Head Coach Fajri Ansari at 878-6519.With all the negative that we see in the news about our youth, this writer finds it refreshing to go watch young FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS play basketball for Buffalo State. I repeat FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS!!!! These are 16 of the best role models, that our youth can come see for free, right in our own backyard. If they, youth groups, get there early enough they may even have a chance to come on the court and greet the team as they step on the court. We hope to see you at the game. Go BENGALS!

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issues that affect us, it is accepted as consent. So make your calls, write letters, sign petitions, whatever you can do to make your voices heard.

The legalization of marijuana is presently working its way through the political process.

Our State Governor has already indicated that whenever this gets to his desk, he will sign it, based upon the State Health Department Report. I must admit I have not read the report, but I can’t think of any reason they would be in support of this. Those who need medical marijuana can do so through their doctor. Your question, our question to our elected officials is simple, do you support the legalization of marijuana? The answer should not be a long political one, its either yes or no. If this is the kind of future we want for the next generation of children, all we have to do, is nothing.

the United States, segregated, discriminated against, and long the target of violence, suffer from genocide as the result of the consistent, conscious, unified policies of every branch of government … If the General Assembly acts as the conscience of mankind and therefore acts favorably on our petition, it will have served the cause of peace.”

The courageous act of Robeson and Patterson ignited a firestorm with Cold Warriors slurring them as “traitors” in the service of the Soviet Union.

The attempts to silence Patterson began while he was in Paris.

Packages with copies of the petition sent to London and Paris never arrived. He had brought twenty copies in his luggage and had sent 60 more to Budapest. He called Budapest and friends there expressed them back to him. All the UN delegates received a copy. During a recess at the Palais de Chaillot where the UN was meeting, Dr. Channing Tobias, a U.S. delegate, chided Patterson for “this attack upon your government.” Patterson snapped, “It’s your government. It’s my country. I am fighting to save my country’s democratic principles.”

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New Life Residential Center Needs Your Support!

Dear Editor: New Life Residential Center, Inc. (NLRC) is an organization which provides vital support services for women facing homelessness, victims of domestic violence, and those who suffer from substance abuse and other mental health issues. NLRC has ably served hundreds of clients in its 21st year history.

Founder/CEO Margaret Hamilton and Executive Director Tina Coon have sought support from Council member Ulysees 0. Wingo of the Masten District to discuss a proposed development at 47-51 Stevens Avenue in the City of Buffalo. This new facility would include eight 1-bedroom apartments, an industrial kitchen, and specialized programming for women. This Phase two project would enable NLRC to expand its ability to provide the essential services for women seeking to improve their lives, and work toward a full and sustainable recovery.

The effort to build a new site involves team work. We are seeking professionals within the community to come alongside NLRC to be interviewed as potential board members. We are enlisting your support to cause this idea to become a reality. For those of you who believe that this is a ·worth while project and would like to commit to helping NLRC to break ground, you may contact the office at (716) 854-0944 or Margaret Hamilton (716) 541-5896. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Hamilton, Founder/CEO New Life Residential Center, Inc.

Looking Forward To The Increased Standard Deduction on Your Taxes? The Devil Is In the Details

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any people are probably looking forward to the increased standard deduction.

As is often true, the devil is in the details!

In 2017, the standard deduction for a single taxpayer was $6,350, plus one personal exemption of $4,050, as reported online.

The new tax law combines those into one larger standard deduction for 2018: $12,000 for single filers and

by Kat Massey $24,000 for joint filers.

The personal exemption has been eliminated, for all.

Republicans have bragged about the doubled tax reducer. But they haven't publicized the elimination of the exemption.

Glaringly, the benefit to individual taxpayers (with only a 8-yr span) is measly compared to the windfall gift -- mainly, Corporate businesses can enjoy -- due to the "permanent" tax reduction rate -- changed from 35 percent to 21 percent.

(Side note: Warren Buffet, who is among the richest people in the US -- and whose stock [Berkshire Hathaway] is selling for more than $300,000 "per share" -- has reported that the sliced Corporate tax has already been excellent for him.)

Obviously, the Trump initiatives are not making things great for the majority in the US.

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Shaq Lawson Guest Speaker For Leadership Workshop For Young Men At McKinley High School The Gentlemen’s Institute Program to empower young men with the necessary skills to build a strong foundation will feature Shaq Lawson (Buffalo Bills) guest speaker for the Gentlemen’s Institute Leadership kick off workshop at McKinley High School Tuesday November 20 from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. The Gentlemen’s Institute in partnership with the Liberty Partnership Programs at Buffalo State College will be hosting monthly workshops for young men at McKinley. For more information call 716-730-1693 or e-mail Lindsey.L.Taylor@gmail.com

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COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Genesee Rd/NYS Rt 240 & Sibley Rd Safety Improvements PROJ# FA-30.49.198.409.432-18 PIN 5760.99 Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for federal road intersection improvement project in Town of Concord. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY by 10 am, Thursday, December 6, 2018. $31,000. certified check, as bid deposit, attached to bid submittal required.

Minority workforce, NYS Apprenticeship goals, 11% DBE goals, and Davis Bacon Wage Rates requirements may apply. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 11 am EST, Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1404, Buffalo, NY. Download plans and additional bid submittal information from the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the County Legislature of the County of Erie, New York, shall be held in the Chambers of the Legislature at Old Erie County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York, in said County, on the 19th day of November 2018, at 6:00 P.M., for the purpose of conducting a public hearing to hear public comment on the County Executive’s proposed 2019 Erie County Budget.

The County Executive’s proposed 2019 Erie County Budget was submitted to the Legislature on October 12, 2018. Copies of the proposed 2019 Budget are available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature at Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Buffalo, New York.

DATED: October 23, 2018 Buffalo, New York By: ROBERT M. GRABER Clerk Erie County Legislature

LEGAL NOTICE BIDS COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS QUAKER STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJ# FA-5762.14-18 PIN 5762.14 Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for federal bridge replacement project. Sealed proposals will be received at the Erie County Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1400, Buffalo, NY by 10 am, Thursday, November 29, 2018. $85,000. certified check, as bid deposit, attached to bid submittal required. Minority workforce, NYS Apprenticeship goals, 11% DBE goals, and Davis Bacon Wage Rates requirements may apply. Pre-let meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10 am EST, Rath Building, DPW, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1404, Buffalo, NY. Download plans and additional bid submittal information from the Erie County website at: http://www2. erie.gov/dpw see On Line Bid Retrieval.

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The County of Erie, New York is currently seeking Proposal Statements from qualified vendors interested in providing all inclusive Facility Based Overnight Respite Services for Caregivers assisted by the Department of Senior Services Caregiver Services Program. The Department strives to support the Caregivers of Erie County by offering services to assist and provide respite. Those interested in providing services to the Department are invited to respond to this request by November 28 by sending a proposal to Commissioner Timothy Hogues, Erie County Department of Senior Services, Room 1344, 95 Franklin Street Buffalo, NY 14202.

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Bids will be received by RP Oak Hill Building Co., Inc. for the Cigar Factory (591 & 595 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY) Project on November 20, 2018 at 2:00pm. Please fax bids (716822-4367) or email (bids@rpoakhill. com) prior to 2:00 pm. The scope of work includes site, concrete, mason, steel, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, drywall, specialties, cabinets, appliances, M/E/P/FP, etc. The contract documents may be examined at Construction Exchange or canbe purchased at Avalon Printing, (P: 716-995-7777). This project is open shop. ***W/M/DBE participation is encouraged.

LEGAL NOTICE BID Buffalo City School District Request for Proposals Sealed proposals for the following project will be received at the office of Plant Services & School Planning, 403 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 until Thursday, December 13, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.: Regulatory Management and Evaluation of District Fuel Oil Storage Tanks and Design Services for the Removals at Various Buffalo Public School Sites.

The RFP may be requested electronically via e-mail from Paul McDonnell at pmcdonnell@buffaloschools.org.

Paul McDonnell, AIA Director of Facilities Planning

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Employers are Recruiting at BETC! NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 37 Saint James Place, LLC Filed articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: September 21, 2018 Office of the LLC: Erie County The SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC: 37 St James Pl, Buffalo NY, 14222. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

Oct 10,17, 24,31 Nov 7, 14 -LEGAL NOTICETidwell Auto Sale LLC Articles of Organization. August 13, 2018 office of LLC Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated the agent upon whom process may be served, mail to 205 Moselle St. Buffalo, N.Y. 14211 purpose of LLC any lawful purpose permitted for LLC under NY Limited Liability Company Act. Oct 10,17, 24,31 Nov 7, 14

LEGAL NOTICE

By Demone Smith

There are a variety of jobs available today! Companies are doing on site hiring at the BETC. For example, Pest Control is looking to hire and willing to train, and Roswell Park is Hiring for customer service.

The following Employers are Recruiting at The BETC, 77 Goodell Street in November : •Wednesday, November 14th – Ehrlich Pest Control/Rentokil – (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) Pest Control agents On the Job training and full benefits…

•Thursday, November 15th – Capital Management Services – (3:00 PM-7:00 PM) Various available Positions excellent benefits •Friday, November 16th – WNY Jobs – (10:00 AM-Noon) Various available Positions •Wednesday, November 28th – US Census Bureau – (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) The US Census Bureau is hiring Field Representatives (Work from Home!)

NEW YORK STATE DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS Recruiting for NYS Dept. of Corrections Exam - (Exam Date February 2) 9:30am to 2:00pm November 5th - November 8th - November 9th - November 26th & November 27th Remember To: Dress for Success * Be on Time * Bring an Updated Resume * Be Ready for On-Site Interviews (You must be enrolled in the BETC program or call 856-JOBS for more info. on how to enroll)

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF ERIE Index No. 807996/2016 Hon. E. Jeannette Ogden CANNABIS EVENTS JOHN PREVITY and MILTON KOUTSANDREAS, continued from page 5 Plaintiffs, demands, ensuring opportunities for smaller scale and minorityv.

49 HOPKINS, INC. and NEW YORK and-women owned businesses, and other relevant regulatory STATE matters all need to be considered. These hearings will give AsDEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND sembly Members and all New Yorkers an opportunity to hear FINANCE, Defendants. from witnesses and learn from the experience of other states that Pursuant to a Judgment of Forecloallow adult use. Persons presenting testimony at this hearing are sure and Sale duly entered October also asked to consider directing their testimony to the poten23, 2018, and filed October 24, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell tial impact of the enactment and implementation of A.3506-C at public auction in the Foreclosure (Peoples-Stokes), which would authorize, regulate and tax the Alcove located on the First Floor of adult use of marijuana in New York. the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, located at 92 Franklin Street, For more information on this, or any other local issue, please Buffalo, New York 14202, on Decemcontact the office of Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes ber 18, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., all that certain parcel of land situate in the City of Buffalo, County of Erie and State of New York, SBL: 133.17-1-7, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, the premises commonly known as 49 Hopkins Street, Buffalo, New York 14220.

Turkish President Recep The amount of the judgment is $274,737.96, plus costs and disTayyip Erdogan’s spokesman bursements in the amount of Ibrahim Kalin recently made $2,485.00 and attorneys’ fees in the amount of $24,644.99, all with inter"The Botanist, "Buffalo’s first the announcement that the est, plus advances made by plaintiffs medical marijuana dispensary, street leading to the U.S. emuntil the date of sale, pursuant to the Judgment. recently opened at 192 Sen- bassy in Turkey will be named The premises will be sold subject to eca Street near the Pierce Ar- “Malcolm X Road,” echoing the provisions of the filed Judgment U.S. streets like Lenox Avrow museum. and Terms of Sale. enue in Harlem, N.Y., which Dated November 14, 2018 is also known as “Malcolm X Arcangelo J. Petricca, Esq., Referee Boulevard.”

LEGAL NOTICE Attorneys for Plaintiffs: The Ankara municipal asDeborah J. Chadsey, Esq. Kavinoky Cook LLP COUNTY OF ERIE sembly decided by a unani726 Exchange Street, Suite 800 REQUEST FOR AE mous vote to rename the street Buffalo, New York 14210 QUALIFCATIONS after an order from Erdogan, (716) 845-6000 AND PROPOSAL Alden Crittenden Rd (CR1) & Haberturk TV reported. The Bullis Rd (CR330) Rehabilitation Turkish president met with The Erie County Department of Malcolm X’s daughters in Public Works Division of Highways Tao Te Ching is seeking qualifications and sealed New York during a United proposals from engineering consulNations assembly meeting, tants for professional design, bid, and -43it said, calling Malcolm X award engineering services related The gentlest thing in the world to titled road project. Details and a symbol of “the struggle Overcomes the hardest thing instructions for the RFP# 2018-CR against racism.” He was as1 & CR 330 can be found at: http:// in the world. sassinated in 1965. www2.erie.gov/dpw/. Qualifications That which has no substance and sealed proposals must be reEnters where there is no space. ceived by the Department of Public This shows the value of nonWorks, Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Suite 1400, Bufaction falo, New York 14202 by 2 P.M.(EST) Teaching without words, on November 30, 2018. Erie County Performing without actions: reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

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Buffalo's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Turkey Renames Road to U.S. Embassy for Malcolm

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UB Football News The best football team in New York State wanted me to ask the naysayers who believed that the UB Bulls didn't deserve a bowl game at the end of last season......Are you entertained yet? The college football fanatics who were in attendance on last Tuesday night got to witness the UB Stampede steamroll Kent State as their football team is probably still having flashes from the 48-14 beatdown that they encountered. Jaret Patterson ran wild as he was a major force in this game as he ran for 187 yards and scored two touchdowns. Saturday night was also a bittersweet night as Anthony Johnson's final collegiate home game was played. He ended the game with 3 catches 26 yards and a touchdown. Currently, Anthony Johnson's career numbers are astonishing as he has caught 111 passes for 2055 yards and 23 touchdowns all as a UB Bull. The 9-1 Bulls will face a heavy challenge on the road as they face Ohio who is also undefeated at home this season. Ohio will also be coming off a week where they lost a thriller to the Miami OH Redhawks 30-28. The Football Power Index is only giving the Bulls a 38% chance of winning. I honestly believe the Bulls will go 10-1 after Tuesday's battle by winning 38-21 over Ohio.

Sabres Talk The Buffalo Sabres are following suit with their hometown teams as they are on a 2 game winning streak after blasting the Canadiens 6-5 in OT and beating the Canucks 4-3 in a shootout.

The Sabres are 5 points out of 1st place in the Atlantic Division and the Sabres have 9 wins currently as this feat last season took them until late December to pull off. They are red hot and Jeff Skinner is leading the charge as he has 12 goals and 7 assists so far this season. Jack Eichel leads the team in assists with 15. Linus Ullmark is undefeated in regulation play this season 3-0-1 and Carter Hutton has been a good starting netminder for the Sabres with a .915 save percentage rate this season. The Sabres will play Winnipeg, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh on the road this week. Can the Sabres sweep their road stand and gain more ground on the Tampa Bay Lightning as the Sabres are looking for the number 1 spot in the Atlantic Division? Dont think that sounds Ludacris, just believe in the Sabres.

High School Spotlight The Global Concepts Gators have a new JV High School basketball coach and he is yours truly, Andre "The Torch" Robinson. We will be looking to reach heights that were not reached last season. This team is deep and fill of very talented and athletic gentleman who want to strive for excellent and devote themselves to becoming a force that deserves and demands everyone's attention. The game schedule and roster information will be in next week's Rise Up Right article. Special thanks go to Tawan Slaughter, Antwan Anderson and the Gators administration for allowing me the great opportunity.

LETS GO GATORS!!!!!!!

The Torch NFL Games Of The Week Bills 41 Jets 10 • Saints 51 Bengals 14 •Packers 31 Dolphins 12• Titans 34 Patriots 10 Rams • 36 Seahawks 31 For more highlights visit the thechallengernews.com and follow me on FB @Andre Robinson @Rise up Family and on IG @therealtorch716 @riseupfamilyseven16 and www.riseupfamily.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR 15

WEDNESDAY NOV. 14 “The Buffalo Entrepreneur’s Social”: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Foundry Suites, l 1738 Elmwood Ave. hosted by Jennifer Parker.

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.

THURSDAY NOV. 15 Humboldt Harvest Celebration! 5:30-8 p.m. at the Main Events Banquet hall, 1420 Main Street hosted by The Restore Our Community Coalition (ROCC.)Tickets $30 available at roccbuffalo.org.

Town Hall Meeting: Hosted by St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church 15 Fernhill Avenue 6:30 p.m. 833-0442 for more info.

My Brother’s Keeper Public Forum: 5-7:30 p.m. Waterfront Elementary School, 95 4th Street. #MBKBUFFALO pm Northland Central Beltline and New Opportunities at The Northland Workforce Training Center: 4 -5 p.m. Learn Job Opportunities; 5:30-6:30 p.m. (436-3229); Neighborhood Projects Update and 6:30-8 p.m. Tours/Networking (856-6525); 683 Northland.

Annual PAL Auction: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Buffalo Niagara convention center; $50 per ticket on sale now at buffalopal.com Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m.

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.

“Dance is for everybody…”

-Alvin Ailey

On Going Community Dance Classes MONDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 12 noon. – 1p.m.; FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont, 5:307:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS Hustle for Health Urban Line Dancing with Phyllis Caver at Gloria Parks: 3242 Main St. 11 a.m. - 12 noon.

FREE for ages 55+ 832 -1010 Urban Line Dance Classes: St. Phillips, 15 Fernhill ; 6-8 p.m.; Cheri & Darel 200-9702.

DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Baptist Manor, 276 Linwood. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS Line Dance Classes with Willa Jackson, Instructor, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Schiller Park Senior Center, 2057 Genesee st. 895-2727.

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

FRIDAY NOV. 16 Community Health Center of Buffalo Annual “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts” Community Day: 12 noon – 5 p.m., 34 Benwood Ave. Free & Open to the public.

SATURDAY NOV. 17 Strong Community Schools presents Veterans, Service Members and First Responders Appreciation Day: East Community High School, 820 Northampton St., 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Anti-Gentrification Summit: 10a.m.-3p.m., East High School, 820 Northampton Street; keynote speakers Jacqueline Patterson and Jumaane Williams; free & open to the public; visit ourcitybuffalo. org for more info and to register. Free and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY NOV. 21 Athletic Greats Gathering: 8 p.m. Arthur’s Pub, 596 Genesee St. 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.

THURSDAY NOV. 22 Yoga & Jembe Every Thursday at Juneteenth headquarters 1517 Genesee 5:30 p.m.

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.

SATURDAY NOV. 24 D.A.D.S. Program 3 on 3 Thanksgiving Turkey Jam Tournament: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. YMCA, 2564 Delaware Ave. 563-1834 or 9519585.

Chicago Steppin’: Every Friday 7-8:30 p.m. The Pratt Center 422 Pratt St. SATURDAYS Mike's Smooth Urban Ballroom Dance Classes: 11 to 1 PM, Saturdays, Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave. 716-380-5100 class is $5 DJ Dave Urban Line Dancing, Baptist Manor, 276 Linwood.10a.m.-12 noon.

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Next Outer Harbor Public Input Meeting is November 19 The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation invites the public to the second of three public input meetings on Monday November 19 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lexus Club inside the KeyBank Center.

ECHDC will present 3 options for First Buffalo River Marina, Wilkeson Pointe to the Bell Slip, and Terminal B. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the options, and provide feedback.

Website: https://outerharborbuffalo.com/accessandactivation/

Arts And Crafts At 118 E Utica

Come join us on Tuesday’s for Unique Arts and Crafts at 10:30a.m, 118 E. Utica St., Friends Inc. For more information contact 716-882-0602.

SEE YOU AT THE EVENTS

GREATS: Richard Clark (left) poses with some of the "Greats" who attended the event several years ago; among them, Leroi Johnson (2nd from left) and Jim Horne (right).

“Athletic Greats” : The Tradition Continues

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very year Richard “The Lion Hearted” Clark makes sure that the Athletic Greats gathering takes place.

Next Wednesday, November 21 at 8 p.m. Buffalo’s “Athletic Greats” will come together at Arthur’s Pub, 596 Genesee Street at the corner of Jefferson Ave. for their annual event traditionally held every Thanksgiving Eve. Organized yearly by Clark, one of the highlights is the tribute to those “greats” who have made their transition; tremendous athletes like Zellie Dow, Fred Foster and Al Brown.

“A lot of the guys have made their transition but the Athletic Greats Gathering continues to bring everybody together,” said Clark.

The public is invited to attend this free event. This marks the 19th year that it has been held. A very informal affair, participants look forward to another year of laughter, “tall tales” of days gone by, and coming together! All "Greats" past and present are welcome! See you there!

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IMAGES OF US Happy, healthy, loved. These are the dreams we have for our families and friends.

So we cherish the moments that make us smile and inspire us to grow...when we move, create, serve, play, teach, do. When we care.

This is how health rises in each of us, and in our homes and communities. Because when we’re being ourselves, we all feel better.

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Gwen and her husband Fred are joined by Mayor Brown in the top photo during the August ribbon cutting. In the photo above, Mr. and Mrs. Ingram their daughter Solar and "Mother" Rosetta Swain. The business, said Mrs. Ingram, is truly "a family affair."

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The English translation of Je Ne Sais Quoi explains Gwen Ingram, the lovely owner of Hertel Avenue’s premiere soul food restaurant, is “indescribable elegance.” Originally located on Jefferson Avenue, she made the move to North Buffalo in August. The images above are from her grand opening and ribbon cutting. “I felt as a Black community we deserve the best!” she said. And that is what Je Ne Sais Quoi plans to deliver whether dining in or taking out. The establishment has been featured in Gusto where it received great reviews, and so far, says Mrs. Ingram, “we have been very well received,” at the new location, both from the new community and longtime customers as well. “The move to 1673 Hertel was a bigger and better opportunity. We went from 22 seats to 120 seats!”

The restaurant features comedy every 2nd and 4th Friday and live music every 1st and 3rd Friday. A beautiful private meeting room that seats up to 16 people is also available as well as catering. For the holidays, a delicious Thanksgiving buffet will be featured. For reservations or for more information call (716)440-1065 or email jene1065@gmail.com

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