Challenger Community News September 2, 2020

BE SAFE! MASK UP! Protect Yourself and Others! COVID-19 IS STILL HERE! Residents are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing in public. Make Safe Choices! Stay Well!

Stay Positive! Stay Prayerful! And Please use Common Sense!

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A peaceful protest took place last Friday in Buffalo in solidarity with NAN’s Washington D.C. March on the nation’s capitol demanding racial equality and criminal justice reform. Page 5 PHOTO BY CAMS BANKS

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Art and Local History Celebrates Area’s first Black Architect Page 12

The Silent Epidemic “Facing Dementia In The Black Community” Is Topic of Important 5-Part Series

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Mayor Warren, Council President Scott Call for City Requirement for New RPD Officers Having Officers Live in the City Will Benefit Neighborhoods say Warren & Scott

Mayor Lovely A. Warren and City Council President Loretta C. Scott have announced their support for a residency requirement for all newly hired Rochester Police Department Officers. To achieve this goal, Mayor Warren and President Scott are calling upon Rochester’s New York State Legislature delegation to introduce and support legislation to allow the City to adopt a local law creating the requirement. The Mayor and Council President have sent a joint letter to the entire delegation asking them to take action.

“Having our police officers live in Mayor Warren (left) and Council President Scott the community they protect and serve will build relationships and strengthen our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Warren. “Ultimately, both officers and their neighbors will benefit and, I’m confident, our city will be safer because of connections made. Also, we will keep vital dollars and resources in Rochester rather than see them leave our community.”

Only 47 of the Rochester Police Department's 713 sworn officers (6.6%) live in the city, according to the RPD open data portal. Eighty-six of the department's 181 civilian employees (48%) live in the city.

“As cities across the country continue to reimagine policing, our neighbors in Buffalo and Syracuse are asking for the same opportunity to implement residency requirements for their police forces,” said Vice President Willie J. Lightfoot, “This policy change has the potential to make a significant impact on our community by enhancing our opportunity to recruit a diverse police force, creating positive economic impacts by keeping money in the City, and making our neighborhoods safer.”

Rochester Police Department Chief La'Ron Singletary affirmed Monday that he is a city resident. None of the department's three deputy chiefs live in the city.

Facing Dementia in the Black/ African American Community African-Americans are about twice as likely as older white Americans to live with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, but less likely to get a diagnosis from a doctor. We’ve planned a terrific 5-part conference featuring national and community leaders who will discuss caregiving in the black community and the importance of healthy living and diversity in research.

Online Thursdays at 6:00 pm September 3-October 1.

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County Is Providing Face Masks, Gloves, Face Shields, Gowns And Sanitizer To Schools

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced recently that the county is providing personal protective equipment to local public, private and charter schools as they prepare for reopening. Equipment distribution was held this week at Monroe County’s Fleet Center.

“Ensuring the continued health, safety and wellbeing of students, teachers, staff and families in our school systems is essential,” said Bello. “The COVID-19 crisis has brought our community together in so many ways we never expected and I’m proud to work with our school communities to make sure they can reopen safely -- with the equipment that they need -and continue to provide our children with the quality education they deserve.”

The PPE are part of a supply acquired by Monroe County to address health and safety needs related to the pandemic.

Rochester Chargers Name All Female Board of Directors r. Richard Myles Sr., CEO and foundD er of the Minor Football League describes his organization as “the laboratory of

change.”

Rocheser Chargers owner Buffalo native Patrick Freeman obviously took those words to heart when he named his team’s all-female Board of Directors!

The dynamic new members include: Alvina Alston, Brandye Merriweather, Flo Anthony, Janeenn Greene, Janique Curry, Karen Saxon, Melanie Few, Sandy White and Tracy Cardwell.

Why all women?

“They were all the best fit to make the Rochester Chargers MFL a better organization,” Freeman told The Challenger. “ That being said, I hope it has a huge impact on the world of sports and beyond. Equity and equality for all!”

Understanding Dementia & Facing the Stigma Health Disparities & the Importance of Diversity in Research Dementia Caregiving & Mental Health Panel Discussion: Shining a Light on Faith’s Role in Dementia Care Fighting Dementia: Tips for Healthy Living & Taking Action The conference is free, but you must be registered to participate. Call 1.800.272.3900 or register online at bit.ly/DementiaWebinar.

This program is funded in part by a grant through The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

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AREA BRIEFS

The Women of Influence Awards will be presented to 25 outstanding women for their contributions to business and community by Buffalo Business First during a virtual awards program on September 15.

•Katherine Conway-Turner, president of SUNY Buffalo State, Lifetime Achievement Award.

•Dawn Berry-Walker, chief executive, artistic director, Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective; Community Supporter Category.

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2020 Women Of Influence Awardees

The event is being sponsored by Catholic Health and Lake Shore Savings Bank.

Among those being honored:

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CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations to Murray and Nona Holman who recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary!

Their sercret to staying together? “Lots of praying, lots of love, grandchildren, respect, peace & love," shared the couple. But the bottom line they both agree, is love!

Trinidad Neighborhood Hosts Community Awareness Event

• Kawanza Humphrey, regional corporate responsibilThe Trinidad Neighbority officer, Upstate region, KeyBank; Inspiration Cat- hood Association hosted a “Buffalo Love Your Block” egory. community awareness event •Lenora Foote-Beavers, last Friday at the Trinidad Judge, Buffalo City Court; Park Shelter Building. The Public Policy Category. For event featured a free mask ticket info, contact Events and PPE giveaway, food, Director Jennifer Houle at and US Census registration forms. jhoule@bizjournals.co

Board of Elections Online Absentee Ballot Portal Open for Nov. 3 Election Ballots Commissioners Ralph Mohr and Jeremy Zellner have announced that the Erie County Board of Elections’ online absentee ballot portal is now accepting requests for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. The portal may be found on the BOE website at www.elections.erie.gov.

Under legislation signed by Governor Cuomo last week, every New Yorker is eligible to vote absentee because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This means all 609,000 active voters in Erie County may request and vote by means of a mail-in ballot.

Registered voters may also check the status of their request through the portal.

In addition to Election Day, there will be nine days of early voting at 37 polling sites in Erie County from Saturday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters in Erie County may cast ballots at any early voting location regardless of where they live.

hey call it the silent epidemic.

Researchers have found that African Americans have a much higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and in fact, are twice as likely as White Americans to be so impacted.

It is the 4th leading cause of death among older African Americans.

That is why the Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter’s special fivepart webinar series, “Facing Dementia in the Black/African American Community” is so important. It will not only address these disparities, but offer experts from the national Alzheimer’s Association and the Buffalo area who will speak about the issue, local resources and how to get involved in finding solutions.

Among the speakers will be Dr. Carl Hill, the Vice President of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer’s Association.

“We know that African Americans are disproportionately affected and are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and other dementia than White Americans…so it’s crucial that we understand the many factors that might be involved,“ said Dr. Hill in a recent interview. His presentation will focus on how to overcome health disparities with participation in critical

research trials.

The free series/conference will be offered live via the Zoom application every Thursday evening at

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Focus on Dementia: Top from left: Pastor George Nicholas, Carl V. Hill, Ph.D, Karl Shallowhorn. Above from left, Pastor Angela Stewart, Pastor Betty Williams, Ms. Brenda Favor.

6:00 p.m. from September 3 through October 1. Registration is required to access the Zoom link. To register for all sessions or individual classes, visit bit.ly/Dementia Webinar, or call the Association’s tollfree 24/7 Helpline at 1-800272-3900.

The pesenters will include: • Sept. 3: Arthena Caston was diagnosed with a younger-onset dementia at age 51.

Arthena will discuss breaking the stigma of Alzheimer’s and dementia in the African American community.

• Sept. 10: Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., M.P.H, Alzheimer's Association, Vice President of Scientific Engagement and Rev. George F. Nicholas, of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church in Buffalo chairs the Buffalo Center for

Health Equity and is the Convener of the African American Health Equity Task Force.

(See Pastor Nicholas' Commentary Page 13.) Both gen-

tlemen will cover the need for diversity in research and what steps individuals can take to overcome health disparities.

• Sept. 17: Karl Shallowhorn, M.S., CASAC, is the founder and President at Shallowhorn Consulting in Buffalo. He will discuss caregiver stress and how to overcome it, as well as potential warning signs of mental health difficulties for dementia caregivers.

• Sept. 24: Three Buffalo-area religious leaders, who also have personal experience with dementia caregiving, will take part in a panel discussion: The Continued Page 6

Join The Buffalo 5 "Walk for Justice" This Saturday!

The Buffalo 5 will be hosting a "Walk For Justice" event on Saturday, September 5 at 12 noon.

The "Walk" will start near The New Golden, 2046 Fillmore Avenue and end at the site of the former GlennyDrive Apartments on Fillmore.

Featured speakers at the event will include John Walker, Jr. and Darryl Boyd, two members of The Buffalo 5. The Honorable Betty Jean

Grant will also speak. Persons interested in participating are invited to purchase a "41-413: Justice For The Buffalo 5" Tshirt, beforehand. The T-shirts are available at Grant's Variety Shoppe located at 1055 East Ferry St. (893-0704).

Sizes run from small through 4X. To make an online donation to theGoFundMe.Com Page setup for The Buffalo 5's legal defense fund go to

GoFundMe.Com, and search the phrase 41-413 (without the quotation marks). Also, please sign the Change.Org Petition supporting The Buffalo 5. The Change.Org Petition and the GoFundMe.Com Donation Campaign are located, at: Https://Change.Org/ JusticeForTheBuffalo5 and: Https://GoFundMe.Com/Justice-For-The-Buffalo-5.

The Dogon people of West Africa are shrouded in mystery due to their knowledge of astronomy that pre-dates modern technology by thousands of years.

About 300,000 members of the Dogon live in Mali, and they have known information about the stars before telescopes were invented.

The Dogon say that their knowledge of astronomy involves contact with extraterrestrial life dating back to around 3,200 BC. The Dogon and Sirius A The Dogon are renowned for knowledge about the Sirius star system dating back to 3,200 B.C. The West African people knew specific information about Sirius A, which is the brightest star in Earth’s night sky. The Dogon knew that a much dimmer star, now known as Sirius B, is extremely dense and has a 50-year elliptical orbit around the bright Sirius A star.

Long before modern science Western scientists discovered the Sirius system in 1862. The star system is 8.6 light-years away from Earth. In 2005, astronomers were finally able to precisely mark the Sirius B star using the Hubble Space Telescope.

Historians and scientists struggle to explain the Dogon’s understanding of that specific star system.

The Dogon people had information about planets in Earth’s solar system before scientists made those Continued Page 15

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LIVING STRONG! Ankh wedja seneb: “Be alive, strong & healthy!”

Black Beans Matter

Successful Backpack and Food Giveaway This past Saturday, August 29th, Congressman Brian Higgins, Erie County legislator Howard J. Johnson and Fillmore District Councilmember Mitch Nowakowski, hosted a backpack and school supplies giveaway. Unity Coalition (with generous support from “Rooted in Love Inc.”) supplied over 200 boxes of produce and over 400 hot dogs and hamburgers. Hundred of families benefited from this and other services, such as the Board of Elections signing people on the spot to become Elections Inspectors; providing absentee ballot applications; and in conjunction with Unity, registering over 100 people to vote. Over 500 people in all were benefitted in some way along with these and other activities i.e. with Census takers providing their services.

“We were pleased to work with Legislator Johnson, Councilmember Nowakowski, The response To Love Center and the Buffalo Central Terminal on this great event,” Congressman Higginssaid. Many of the backpacks were donated by the Teachers Desk and the “Pancho Packs” program provided $130 worth of school supplies for each backpack.

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Kayla Witherspoon: VP of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus

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ayla Witherspoon has been a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus since 2014. She is currently serving her first term as the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Chorus.

Kayla has been a member of Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church since 1997, where Rev. John T. Hilliard is pastor. She has served as the assistant director of the Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Mass Choir since 2018. She has also served as Junior Usher Board supervisor and as director of the Youth and Young Adult Choir for over a decade.

Kayla is currently a member of the Renovation Church of Buffalo, where Rev. Brek Cocktrell is pastor. She serves as a Kayla Witherspoon member of the church’s Dream Team.

Kayla is employed by the Erie County Democratic Committee as a Canvass Director and for the Erie County Board of Elections as a Junior Election Clerk. In past roles, she has taken on marketing, internal communications, vendor relations, community outreach, and field training.

Born and raised in Buffalo, Kayla Natalie Witherspoon is the daughter of Debra and Ronald Witherspoon. Kayla graduated from City Honors School in 2009. Two years later in 2011 she studied abroad in Japan and graduated from the University of Buffalo with Bachelor of Arts in Communication and concentrations in Asian Studies and Japanese in 2014. She received her Master of Arts in Global Studies and International Relations from Northeastern University in April 2019.

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BLACK LIVES MATTER! A peaceful protest took place last Friday in Buffalo in solidarity with NAN’s Washington D.C. March on the nation’s capitol demanding racial equality and criminal justice reform.

“Bring your hearts, bring your minds, bring your voices, bring your signs, bring your friends and bring your masks.

Those were the opening calls to action from WNY Liberation Collective and WNY Peace Center who organized the Friday August 28 protest march called "The Hertel Hurdle" to simultaneously stand in solidarity with last Friday’s Washington D.C. march demanding racial equality and criminal justice reform.

On that day, tens of thousands gathered from across the country at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation's capital on the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march, organized by the Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network, was called the “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” Commitment March on Washington, and featured speeches from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial followed by a march to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

-Take Back Your VoiceThe Buffalo protesters assembled peacefully at Main and Hertel where they marched down to Buffalo Police Precinct D – District continuing to raise awareness and make demands for social justice while encouraging protestors to “Take Back Your Voice, Take Back Your City.”

Protesters were met with wide-spread support by the surrounding community and spoke on unity amongst all people under the common goal of collective liberation.

However upon their return

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to the Hertel area they were disrupted by two angry male counter protestors identified as Joseph Noughton and Michael Cremen yelling multiple racial slurs, including the N word. One of the men, Michael Cremen, was wielding a knife.

Photographer Cams Banks who captured images and lives in the area said she’s not surprised by what happened, stating, “as protestors, I think it’s a risk that we take, you never know who is going to show their true colors when real problems arise.”

The Liberation Collective reported in a Face Book post that the protesters remained calm and blocked the hateful counter protesters attempts to gain access to the larger crowd and that the Buffalo police, who were present, chose to guard the man yelling the racial slurs. (The video went viral on social media that shows the incident).

On Monday afternoon, police released an update, saying 47-year-old Cremen (who had the knife) of Franklinville, had been taken into custody and charged with harassment, criminal possession of a weapon, and menacing. The menacing was charged as a hate crime based on the use of racial slurs by Cremen. A police report was filed and an investigation began on Friday.

Mayor Byron Brown addressed the incident on his Sunday morning radio show saying the event did not have a permit, but that there were no injuries and no damage to property and that the police department is interviewing the complaint.

You can find WNY Liberation Collective and WNY Peace Center on Face Book and Instagram and their respective websites.

A "Don't Be Silent, North Buffalo" event was schedued for this past Tuesday at the North Park Community School 50 to respond to last Friday' s incident.

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arent and community leaders are calling out Buffalo Public Schools for late and inadequate planning related to a virtual start for the school year, and a lack of support for working and high-need families. A family/community press conference was held Tuesday September 1st at 11am in front of School #77/PUSH Buffalo, located at 429 Plymouth Ave. The parent leaders also sent a letter to Superintendent Kriner Cash and the Buffalo Board of Education outlining their concerns, which include requests for more robust guidance and support for•Working parents (especially single parents with multiple children) •Students and families with special needs/special education designation •Limited English proficiency/multilingual students and families •Students and families who are living in poverty and in home and community environments that are not ideal for virtual learning at best, and dangerous at worst. Overcrowding/lack of privacy in homes, lead poisoning/environmental hazards, domestic and community violence, mental health and substance abuse, and economic/housing insecurity are pervasive in Buffalo homes.

Parent leaders have previously asserted that BPS has failed to have meaningful engagement and timely, accountable and transparent planning with families as re-opening plans have been developed. Multiple requests have been made from parents and other stakeholders for BPS to provide in-person supports and/or provide access to their school buildings for students and families who need childcare and specialized services.

“Virtual learning has not worked for the majority of our families, and we have no information about school schedules and expectations for parents and students with the first day of school only a week away,” said Jessica Bauer Walker, President of the BPS CHW Parent Association. “We are here to partner, but we cannot pretend like ‘we are all in this together’ when our requests to help our kids and other families most in need continue to be ignored.”

UB Graduate School of Education to Cancel Classes to Host Teach-in for Racial Equity BUFFALO, N.Y. – To start the academic year, the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education will temporarily cancel all classes and activities. However, learning will continue, and in its place, the school will hold two days of mandatory instruction on an issue gripping the nation: understanding the factors that have led to the countless murders of Black people.

The two-day, virtual event – to be held Sept. 3-4 – “Make Good Trouble” Now: Teach-In for Racial Equity, will employ the teach-in, a form of activism that began during the anti-war movement of the 1960s, to educate faculty, staff and students on the root causes and effects of racial injustice and systemic racism, particularly in education.

The discussions are part of a larger national dialogue on structural racism sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May, and reignited by the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23.

“The Graduate School of Education recognizes that it cannot make good on its mission and vision or on its commitment to equity, diversity, justice and inclusion without ensuring that all faculty, staff and students have a more fundamental understanding of the systematic violence against Black people and the role that education has played and continues to play in perpetuating systems of oppression,” says Suzanne Rosenblith, PhD, dean of the UB Graduate School of Education.

The event, which is also open to Graduate School of Education alumni and invited community partners and friends, is scheduled on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on Friday, Sept. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Participation is required for Graduate School of Education faculty, staff and students. The teach-in will feature 80-plus sessions and five keynotes, culminating with a town hall that explores systematic racism and violence against Black people To learn more, visit ed.buffalo.edu/teach-in.

“This is not the intervention, it is a first step of many things to come in the months ahead,” says Raechele Pope, EdD, chair of the event, associate dean of faculty and student affairs, and chief diversity officer in the UB Graduate School of Education.

“The teach-in is an opportunity for us to learn, reflect and strategize on ways we, individually and collectively, can take action. Our goal is that it will help to provide us all with the awareness, knowledge, tools and resources we need to advance, address, confront and begin to dismantle systemic and institutional racism and other forms of oppression.”

Pope continues, “In the midst of two global pandemics, – COVID-19 and racism – along with a global fiscal crisis, we are witnessing community activism and calls for systemic and structural change that are not going to go away.

6 New Hope Resumes Regular Worship Services!

New Hope Baptist Church, 2090 Genesee Street, Buffalo, where Herschel Chapman Jr. is the pastor, will reconvene worship services on Sunday, September 6 at 10 A.M. As we comply with the guidelines set forth by the CDC and our local government officials, we have made every attempt to ensure the safety of all of those choosing to worship with us.

The church has secured a state-of-the-art disinfecting chamber where temperatures will be taken, face recognition will be in use, and clothing will be disinfected. Disinfecting machines will be utilized after each service. In addition, all of faucets are touch free. There will also be many handsanitizer stations throughout the facility.

New Hope invites you to come and worship with us, in spirit and in truth as we re-open safely!

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Role of Faith in Dementia Caregiving. Pastor Angela Stewart leads Metropolitan United MethAgape African Methodist odist Church, Ms. Brenda Favor is from Friendship Baptist Church and Pastor Betty Williams

Episcopal Church has sched- of Elim Christian Fellowship. uled a Yard Sale for Satur- • Oct. 1: Dementia care consultants and volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association WNY Chapter day, September 5 from will discuss tips for healthy living and aging as well as local resources.

11AM - 3PM at 37 Blaine Mrs. Favor, who is her husband’s primary caregiver, sees the webinar as being of the upmost Ave. There will be lots importance to the Black community.

“We have the highest risk and are often the last ones to get diagnosed and treated,” she stated of bargains and .a variety of adding that it’s also very important to be “observant and knowledgeable of early signs and gently used and new items!

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Pastor Angela Stewart agrees that the urgency of the conference can’t be stressed enough.

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“My primary message to the community is that knowledge of the disease is very important.”

She also stressed caregiver support. Every second Friday of the month her church offers a Respites service, from 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for their loved ones. "We have trained staff to assist then for the 4 hours. For more information they can call the church at (716) 891-5652."

“The issues of dementia and mental illness each carry stigma in their own right,” noted Mr. Shalllowhorn,”This is especially true among African Americans and by presenting this webinar these issues will be addressed honestly and openly." Additionally he said there will be information shared on related topics.

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September 8 is the First Day of School: What Will the Re-opening Look Like?

816-7100 - The District Help Line and 816-3500 - The Board of Education Switch Board are two important numbers to help parents and students navigate the new virtual education experience.

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ext Tuesday, September 8, will mark the beginning of the school year for the district’s public school children.

It will be a “soft” virtual opening of sorts, with teachers, by way of remote learning, dedicating the first two weeks to social and emotional learning, according to Buffalo Public Schools Chief Academic Officer, Anne Botticelli.

“It will be different,” she said. “We know a lot of students have experienced trauma these past few months and we want to listen to their concerns and help them find outlets if they need support…also help them get used to the new school environment and become more comfortable and answer any questions they may have.”

“We didn’t just want to start back opening a textbook,” she continued. “We want to get the year off on the right foot and have conversations with the students…help them with the new technology."

The district’s Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Initiative (CLRI) with Dr. Fatima Morrell will also be very much a part of the experience the first two weeks, but most impor-

Retired Master Sergeant Calvin Terry Robinson Sr. November 24, 1953 – July 22,2020 Retired Master Sergeant Calvin Terry Robinson Sr., 66 of Goldsboro passed away Wednesday July 22 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Satesville. A graduate of Seneca Vocational High School Mr. Robinson was born November 24, 1953 in Buffalo NY. In addition to his mother, Willa Mae Schultz of Buffalo, NY; Mr. Robinson leaves to cherish his memories his daughters, Terri D Standifer of Chesapeake, Virginia and Jornelle S. Robinson of Fayetteville; one son Calvin A. Robinson Jr. of Goldboro, his special friend, Leatrice Whitfield of Dudley; two brothers Larry Robinson and Kevin Robinson both of Buffalo, two sisters Phyllis Robinson and Deirdra Wilson of Charlotte and close friend for many years Donson Brown of Fayetteville.

Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his father Calvin Hunter Robinson and his stepfather, Dennis . Schultz. He was laid to rest at Graveside Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro North Carolina. May he rest in power.

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tantly imbedded throughout the school year. As Dr. Morrell has stated, “educational equity has the ability to positively impact the lives of our young scholars in every endeavor of human achievement.”

However, with the first day less than a week away many parents still have questions. They are encouraged to contact their home school or the district help line at 816-7100 for support.

The district will reassess its current remote learning plan in four to six weeks and determine whether it is possible to switch to a hybrid model, with students working from home some days and from the school campus the other days.

-SchoologyIn order to streamline the experience for teachers and families, all instructors will use the Schoology learning management system as the main portal for students to find assignments and access Microsoft Teams, the district’s conferencing platform.

There are a number of ways parents can learn about Schoology, Ms. Botticelli offered.

First there are videos available on the district website made by student tech leaders. Go to buffalochools.org to learn how to log onto Schoology no matter what device you are using.

Another way is through virtual training sessions for parents and Facebook Live sessions which will be available to explain Schoology.

-What if your Child Doesn’t Have a Device Yet?Devices are currently available for all students in grades 2 through 12. Families can visit the new Center for Innovation, Technology and Training at 1515 South Park Avenue to pick up a device or hotspot. Devices for students in grades PK-1 have been ordered and will be distributed to families as soon as possible.

Schools should be communicating with families prior to the re-opening.

Because of digital divide in parts of the city and the numbers of homeless or displaced children, the issue of access to a tablet or a computer is a very real.

Two of the most important numbers parents and students should keep on hand are: •816-7100 - The Help Line (i.e., if your child needs a device or forgot a password and can’t log in to Schoology) or •816-3500 -The Board of Education Switch Board (for any questions you may have or departments you may want to reach) Parents are encouraged to update their contact information (i.e., if they’ve changed their email addresses).

Next week and the week following is expected to “generally be very welcoming,” said Ms. Botticelli.

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On Transitioning of Buffalo Native Cliff Robinson and Legend John Thompson It seems like yesterday when my friends and I would go to MLK Park (Formerly Humboldt Park), and see Cliff Robinson playing in the Randy Smith summer basketball league.

He stood out among many good basketball players in Buffalo. Cliff was always cool calm and collected on the local courts. He played at Riverside HS and went to University of Connecticut and helped put that program on the map. No one in our group had ever heard about UCNN Huskies basketball program until Cliff Robinson went to the school.

Cliff helped UCONN win the 1988 NIT Championship.

His NBA career was legendary due to his consistent play and that sweet Jumper from the outside which was Cliff Robinson not customary for a big man in those days. The 6’ 10’ power forward played in over 1,300 career games and had an iron man streak of 451 consecutive NBA games. Cliff was the tallest player to score over one thousand three pointers in his career and only Dirk Nowitzki and Rashad Lewis are currently now the other two to join this club. Cliff Robinson was always himself when you saw him in the community; a nice man that donated his time and cared about his people. Hopefully Cliff can get into the Basketball Hall of Fame via the Veteran Committee. He truly deserves it. Rest in POWER! Another basketball legend John Thompson made his transition earlier this week. Coach Thompson is best known for having a successful College Basketball Program at Georgetown University. The Georgetown Hoyas won an NCAA Basketball Championship, but his biggest accomplishment is that 97% of his players stayed all four years and graduated with a Degree. Coach John Thompson not only prepared his kids for playing basketball games, but for winning in LIFE. Coach John Thompson became first Black Head Coach to win a National Championship, but Coach Thompson was so much more to Black People. Coaches John Thompson, Don Chaney, at Temple and Nolan Richardson at Arkansas made sure our kids graduated College, and put themselves in a position to give back to our community and win in life. Rest in POWER !

Toronto Blue Jays Update

The Toronto Blue Jays went on a 6-game winning streak to put them back into the American East race in Major League Baseball. The Jays lost two of their starting pitchers to injuries. Matt Shoemaker and Trent Thornton has a sore shoulder and inflammation of the elbow respectively. Thornton’s elbow problems continue from late last season and must be a major concern for the Jays.

The Blue Jays bats are getting hot with Teoscar Hernandez, Travis Shaw, Valdmir Guerrero, Jr., Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., and injured Bo Bichette. The team must find some starting pitchers to go along with ace starter Hyun-jin Ryu. Ryu came over from the LA Dodgers in the winter. Its more amazing that of all the high-quality talent Dodgers have with their organization that they can give up star players like Ryu, Matt Kemp and many more but still have several players to replace them. The Jays probably will call up pitchers Anthony Kay and Jacob Waguespack from Alternative site in Rochester to put into starting rotation. Hopefully they won’t get rocked like they did last time with the big-league team. The Jays will be home to the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles coming to Sahlen Stadium in downtown Buffalo for a series of games. These teams lack good pitching as well and can be an excellent opportunity to win some games.

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YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE BY FRIDAY, OCT. 9 •The deadline to register online to vote is Friday, October 9, 2020.

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•The early voting period runs from Saturday, October 24, 2020 to Sunday, November 1, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.

In New York, the general rule is that you can vote after incarceration for a felony conviction, or while you are on probation. The bottom line: as long as you're outside of prison walls you can vote. In these cases, your voting rights are automatically restored, but you have to re-register in order to vote.-Jesse Doyle

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The Galactic Tribe Honors Chadwick Boseman: Wakanda Forever!

(The following statement is from the Galactic Tribe) The Wakanda Alliance Program that is presented by The Galactic Tribe sends our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Boseman family during this time of transition.

Wakanda Alliance was birthed, out of the release of the historic Black Panther film and created in order to build the community of the African Diaspora using the framework of Afrofuturism.

Our purpose is to reimagine, envision, and make reality the unity of the African Diaspora using Afrofuturism as a vehicle. We are the kings, queens, and warriors we need.

We process the shock of Chadwick Boseman’s passing with a heavy heart, as this news adds to an already extremely challenging year for our people. We choose to uplift his life and legacy as our tears of sadness are also tears of joy, pride, and deep gratitude. Chadwick was and continues to be a true hero, bat-

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tling cancer while continuing to battle for our freedoms on and off the big screen. We salute him for his strengths and grace, and though we were unable to meet him in person during his time on Earth, we are thankful to eternally connect with his spirit through his work. Though Chadwick Boseman has transitioned to becoming an ancestor he continues to be a guide whose shoulders we stand on and whose story we continue to tell, and create. Like the Avengers, his actions have assembled us to work towards

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Starting with an intergenerational comic book literacy program the Wakanda Alliance Program has created educational thought-spaces within black communities.

Within these spaces, we examine works of art inspired by the many cultures within the African diaspora, thus spurring insightful conversations between our audiences about the impact we can create when one combines spacetime, technology, culture and imagination! Using Afrofutur-

ism as a lens to view black experience and reimagine black pasts and futures we acknowledge the deep connection to our ancestors and the importance of healing and storytelling.

In African traditions death is only the beginning and a transition, and with this knowledge we choose to celebrate the transition of our King. We celebrate the life and transition of our Hero and Brother. We choose to pick up the torch to carry on his legacy—our legacy— and realize that in this moment and in the

words of Chadwick himself, “transferring the spirit of the fighter to us. Sometimes we have to feel the pain of defeat to activate the real passion and purpose that God predestined inside of you.” The pain of his passing will activate our real passion and purpose through love and healing. It is time we rise as such…together.

Wakanda Forever !!

The Wakanda Alliance was conceived by DQ Grant (Founder of Panthfrica and The Galactic Tribe) and John Washington (Community Organizer) who teamed up with Da’Von L. McCune (CEO of D Real McCoy Ent.) and Anthony Pierce (owner of AMP’D Photography) Due to Covid-19 programs are held via zoom conferences however will be returning to King Urban Center Sept 26 for hybrid workshops where you can attend in person or via zoom The Tribe announced several forthcoming events to celebrate Chadwick’s life and legacy during their workshop /programs scheduled September 12 and 26, October 31st, November 28th and December 26th. Following them at www.thegalactictribe.org .

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The Desired Dream of Owning Your Own Home Greetings Community!

Let's begin with the "desired dream" of owning your own home. When this becomes a reality, it will begin a family legacy for the future.

So your first notion should be to communicate with some of your local financial institutions. Of course you may have a relationship with your own bank. Begin a conversation with them about the process of getting pre~approved to begin the home purchase.

A Loan Officer / Loan Originator will be ready to schedule a one~on~one appointment with you.

During the interview feel free to ask questions on what is required.

Here are some necessary items to assemble in advance: Employment information ,W2 form, current pay stubs, Self employed provide 1099 Form, two years of recent Income tax returns, Pension, Survivor and Social Security benefits and Child support Again all forms of income must be verifiable, in order to be considered as supportable income. Upon getting pre~approved, you will receive a disclosure of the approval in writing. The approval will include your amount of eligibility.

Next ,begin to inquire with others as a referral for an experienced Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. You can also contact a real estate office for more guidance on your selection.

The Agent will require the pre~approval in advance of viewing homes.

Both parties will be able to select homes within the acceptable amounts. Taking these steps will be worthwhile, as you begin your "Home Search Journey" Be safe and stay focused~ Hawwao Wajed / Real Estate Salesperson~Notary askhawa@kw.com 716~867~4377 Cell Keller Williams Realty / Buffalo NT

G.O.D. Wins Best Screenplay at the 2020 ABFF! On Sunday August 30 hometown filmmaker Addison Henderson earned the win for Best Screenplay at the 2020 American Black Festival for his NightOwl Republic film G.O.D. (Givers of Death), an apocalyptic urban sci-fi tale he shot in the city of Buffalo about an entire city’s quest for peace amidst the chaos of a pandemic.

Henderson not only wrote but also directed and starred in the film. In his virtual acceptance speech he didn’t hesitate to shout out his beloved city.

“The whole journey to making this film was a healing process for me, I wrote this movie as meditation for those of us who’ve experienced great loss and question the meaning to our lives…This is for my parents, my father the original story teller in my life and my mom the rock who always and still pushes me to greatness, this is for my homeland my city Buffalo NY...thank you for giving me soul.”

Henderson wrote the film during downtime while working with Chadwick Boseman on 21 bridges and brought the production of his film to the City of Buffalo, hiring local cast and crew to complete the project.

There will be a local screening of the film September 24 at the Transit Drive- In ( details to come) Follow @nightowlrepublic @bolingentertainment on IG

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In Memorium George Floyd, Breonna Tayler, Atatiana Jefferson, Javier Ambler, Tyree Woodson, Carlos Carlson, Tony McDade, John Elliott Neville, Sterling Lapree Higgans, Aura Rosser, Stephon Clark, Botham Jean, Philando Castille, Alton Sterling, Michelle Cusseaux, Freddie Gray, Trayvon Martin, Janisha Fonville, Rayshard Brooks, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley, Gabriella Nevarez, Tamir Rice, Michael Brown, Tanisha Anderson, Elijah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery, Sandra Bland, David McAtee, Dreasjon Reed, Michael Ramos, Manuel “Mannie” Ellis, Emantic Bradford, Jr., Charles Roundtree, Chinedu Okobi, Antwon Rose, Jr. Saheed Vassell, Aaron Bailey, Charleena Lyles, Fetus of Charleena Lyles, Jordan Edwards, Chad Robertson, Deborah Danner, Alfred Olango, Terence Crutcher, Terrence Sterling, Korryn Gaines, Joseph Mann, Bettie Jones, Quintonio LeGrier, Corey Lamar Jones, Jamar O’Neal Clark, Jeremy McDole, India Kager, Samuel Vincent DuBose, Brendon K. Glenn, Walter Lamar Scott, Eric Courtney Harris, Phillip Gregory White, Mya Swawatza Hall, Meagan Hockaday, Tony Terell Robinson, Natasha McKenna, Jerame C. Reid, Rumain Brisbon, Dante Parker, Ezell Ford, John Crawford III, Dontre Hamilton, Victor White III, Yvette Smith, McKenzie J. Cochran, Jordan Baker, Andy Lopez, Miriam Iris Carey, Barrington “BJ” Williams, Jonathan Ferrell, Carlos Alcis, Larry Eugene Jackson, Jr. Kyam Livingston, Clinton R. Allen, Kimani “KiKi” Gray, Kayla Moore, Jamaal Moore, Sr., Johnnie Kamahl Warren, Shelly Marie Frey, Darnisha Diana Harris, Timothy Russell, Malissa Williams, Noel Palanco, Renaldo Cuevas, Chavis Carter, Alesia Thomas, Shantel Davis, Sharmel T. Edwards, Tamon Robinson, Ervin Jefferson, Kendrec McDade, Rekia Boyd, Shereese Francis, Jersey K. Green, Wendell James Allen, Nehemiah Lazar Dillard, Dante Lamar Price, Raymond Luther Allen Jr., Manual Loggins, Ramarley Graham, Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., Alonzo Ashely Jr., Kenneth Harding Jr., Derek Williams, Raheim Brown Jr., Reginald Doucet, Derrick Jones, Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr., Aiyana Mo’Nay Stanley-Jones, Steven Eugene Washington, Aaron Campbell, Kiwane Carrington, Victor Steen, Shem Walker, Oscar Grant III, Tarika Wilson, DeAunta Terrel Farrow, Sean Bell, Kathryn Johnston, Ronald Curtis Madison, James B. Brissette Jr, Henry “Ace” Glover, Timothy Stansbury Jr., Ousmane Zongo, Alberta Spruill, Kendra Sari James, Orlando Barlow, Timothy DeWayne Thomas Jr., Ronald Beasley, Earl Murray, Patrick Moses Dorismond, Prince Carmen Jones Jr., Malcolm Ferguson, LaTanya Haggerty, Margaret LaVerne Mitchell, Amadou Diallo, Tyisha Shenee Miller, Dannette Daniels, Frankie Ann Perkins, Nicholas Heyward Jr., Mary Mitchell, Yvonne Smallwood, Eleanor Bumpers, Michael Jerome Stewart, Eula Mae Love, Arthur Miller Jr., Randolph Evans, Rita Lloyd, Henry Dumas…

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COOKOUT! Ionic Lodge 88 and Ionic Chapter 77 Eastern Stars hosted their annual cookout recently in MLK Park.

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New Mural Honoring John Brent at The Buffalo Zoo Truly A Beautiful Work of Art and a Fitting Tribute to an Amazing Man! Plenty of dignitaries, pride and lots of sunshine marked the official unveiling of the John Brent mural at the northeast corner of the zoo, near Parkside Avenue and Amherst Street recently. As part of its Public Art Initiative, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery enlisted artist James Cooper III to create the mural which "celebrates the life and legacy of John Brent, Buffalo’s first African American architect and a notable civic leader." It was done in collaboration with late local historian Christine Parker. Mr. Brent was Buffalo’s first African-American architect. Besides gates three and four at the zoo, Brent also designed the national landmark old Entrance Court which still stands, and where the mural is located. He also designed the now-demolished Michigan Avenue YMCA and was also the first president of the Buffalo-branch NAACP. Hats off to artist James Cooper for an extraordinary work of art in honor of amazing man! Challenger Photos

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Melanin: What Makes Black People Black “Black people must ‘know thyself’ and to know yourself is to know melanin”

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Dr. Llaila O Afrika

he general consensus is that there is only one race, the human race.

That essentially, we are all the same. Race is deemed to be a social construct used to create division and the illusion of inequality. But the truth is, we are NOT the same. There is a biological and physiological difference in the races. And that difference is melanin. As a black person, you are different. You are a special, unique, and powerful being unlike any other racial group on this planet. It is imperative that Black people know the basics about melanin and how to nourish melanin. This will sustain the physical, mental, and spiritual health necessary to generate the change so desperately needed in our lives and communities.

What is Melanin?

Dr. Llaila Afrika explains that melanin is the, “biochemical substance that drives physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life”. Melanin is an organic dark carbon chemical substance that is present in every cell, tissue, organ, and system in the body. Melanin is present in our skin, eyes, muscles, nerves, digestive and reproductive systems. Melanin is found in the environment, lakes, soil, plants, the atmosphere, and animals. Melanin regulates all bodily functions, cycles, circadian rhythms, and glands in the body. Melanin is the driving force of all life. The pineal gland located in the middle of the brain is responsible for the secretion of melanin. The Pineal Gland is the master gland, not the Pituitary gland. Shaneequewa Samuels explains that the pineal gland is the “principal seat of our soul, and the place in which all our thoughts are formed”.

All races have melanin, but Black people have the highest concentration of melanin out of all the races. Black people have 12 melanin centers in the brain, while our white counterparts only have 2 melanin centers in the brain. Our white counterparts also have 60-80% pineal gland calcification (the inability to secrete melanin). Melanin is most readily visible in our skin, eyes, and hair. Melanin is, as Dr. Afrika states “What makes Black people Black”.

Melanin is how we were able to build the pyramids, establish prosperous civilizations, create the disciplines of medicine, astrology, mathematics, and engineering. Melanin is the reason we survived the Middle Passage and chattel slavery. Melanin is how this country was built; with the blood, sweat, tears and power of our ancestors. Melanin is the reason Ossie Davis says, “I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness.” Melanin is our power, our intelligence, our ingenuity, and our strength.

How to Nourish Melanin When Black people nourish their melanin properly, they are able to heal themselves in half the time as melanin recessive people. When black people nourish their melanin properly, they are more productive, have more mental clarity, improved cognitive function, better health, and an overall improved outlook on life. There are three primary ways to nourish melanin: •Sunlight •Intermittent fasting •Avoid Tap Water The pineal gland’s ability to secrete melanin is sunlight dependent. The more sunlight exposure, the more melanin is secreted. Black people need 2 hours of sun, at least 4 times a week. Those with less melanin only need 15 minutes of sun, 3 times a week.

Intermittent fasting allows the body to remove toxins from the body and self-heal. An amazing process called autophagy occurs where the body will recycle defective and diseased parts of cells and proteins and regeneration and healing occurs. This only occurs during fasting. Intermittent fasting also allows for more pineal gland activation to occur. Ideally, we should only eat during the hours of 12pm and 7pm.

The fluoride in tap water causes the pineal gland to calcify which prevents the secretion of melanin. Drink bottled water or purchase a water filter that specifically removes fluoride.

As Black people we must understand that we are not the same. We cannot eat, think, or live our lives in a way that dishonors who we are. We are a melanin dominant race and we need to live our lives with the knowledge and understanding of the role melanin plays in our lives. We must sever ties with Western modern medicine, the Standard American Diet, and Eurocentric ways of thinking and living that diminish and negate the power of melanin in our lives.

To learn more about melanin, I would suggest the following books that are easy and informative reads: Melanin: What Makes Black People Black by Dr. Llaila O. Afrika We Are Not the Same by Shaneequea Samuels Kathleen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, Vaginal Steam Facilitator and Yin Yoga Instructor. She is owner of Melanin Rich Wellness Inc., whose mission is to optimize the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the Black community using African Holistic Health,

Intermittent Fasting and Black Radicalism. To learn more, visit melaninrichwellness.com

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Alzheimer's, Dementia and Developing a Strategy for Our People

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ne of the values that is prominent in our religious and ethnic practice is the necessity to honor our elders. Scripture teaches us: Deuteronomy 5:16 (NIV) “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you While the wisdom of the African proverbs proclaims: "Those who respect the elderly pave their own road toward success."

Sadly, many of our elders suffer from debilitating diseases that infect the august of their years with pain, suffering and mental confusion. One George such disease is Alzheimer’s which is a form of dementia which attacks NICHOLAS the neurological functions of our elders. Like many physical and mental diseases in America, African Americans suffer at a disproportionate rate of Alzheimer’s.

African Americans are twice as likely as whites to struggle with Alzheimer’s but less likely to receive a proper diagnosis from their health care provider. Early diagnosis is critical to develop a treatment plan to enhance the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s but all too often this is not the experience for our elders.

Several key points that are critical in our developing of a strategy to help our people: •Developing Alzheimer's and dementia is not an inevitable part of getting older.

•Alzheimer's disease and dementia are not the same. Alzheimer’s is a disease and Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.

•It is imperative that we educate the community on what Alzheimer's and related dementias are so that they can seek early guidance from their health care provider, the later you seek support, the more stress and financial burden builds.

•While African Americans are about two times more likely than whites to have Alzheimer’s and other dementias, they are only 34% more likely to have a diagnosis.

•When they are diagnosed, African Americans are typically diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, when they are more cognitively and physically impaired therefore in need of more medical care.

•High blood pressure and diabetes are risk factors for Alzheimer’s and other dementias and are more prevalent in the African American community.

•The social determinants of health: including lower levels of education, higher rates of poverty, and greater exposure to adversity and discrimination, may also increase risk in African American communities.

Lack of information often combined with poor theological practice often creates a stigma within our community when dealing with mental health disorders. As a result we often either do not have the proper information to identify the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s or ignore what we do know because we do not want to face the reality that there is something wrong with our loved one. We even think the loss of mental functions is somehow attributed to demonic activity or some bad behavior on our part. Stop, we need information so we can care for our seniors.

To that end I am so blessed to be partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to provide much needed information and resources on how we can better care for our elders who are struggling with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s. There are many organizations in our region that have valuable resources that we must access to improve the quality of life for our people.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a willing partners that has invested their time and talents to provide information to our community on how we can care for our mothers, fathers, husbands, wives and other seniors who are battling the diminishing mental and physical capacity. While there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s there are research projects that are drawing us closer to a cure. In the meantime, there are things that can be done to improve the quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s and we need to acquire these tools for our people. To that end I am honored to be part of important conference that specifically addresses this issue.

Please join us for the: Facing Dementia in the Black/African American Community: 5 Part Education Series starting September 3rd. Registration Information: bit.ly/DementiaWebinar, or contact the 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

Currently, fewer than 65% of all persons living in the U.S. have been counted. If the Census ended today, 35% of people living in the United States would not have representation in Congress for the next decade. 35% of us would not be considered when the government allocates billions of dollars in federal funding. Census data impacts our children's educations, our community's health and wellbeing, our businesses, and our ability to effectively advocate for ourselves and our families. HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

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Assembly House 150 Recruiting for Work Study Construction Skills Training

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The Assembly House 150 is now accepting applications for enrollment in the next class of the SACRA ( Society for the Advancement of Construction Related Arts) program.

RETURNING THE TRUTH TO THE STREETS! Student Minister Bro. Dahveed Muhammad and the Fruit of Islam (FOI) returned to the streets of Buffalo for the first time in four months with the Final Call Newspaper last Friday. They are pictured above at one of their posts on the corner of Delavan and Bailey. "It feels great to be back," said Bro. Davheed. "The people love to see us...they are inspired and motivated and we just love to be out here!"

Distributing the newspaper he said "is a beautiful thing" and is seen as "the work of redemption and informing our people." The brothers can be seen weekly on various corners throughout the community. Just look for the well groomed, well dressed, well mannered, knowledgeable young men with the bow ties, armed with the truth! Be sure to purchase your copy of the Final Call this week!

A 12-week work-study training in carpentry and woodworking. SACRA provides skill-building, work readiness and job placement services.

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Rise Up Right Highlights in Sports Welcome to Rise Up Right, where we give you the best sports news and highlights, and updates taking full circle in the sports world. Thank you for your continued support....and with that being said Let's Rise Up....

Buffalo Bills News The Billsmafia excitement is about to go pandemonium as the season is closely approaching. The Bills signed Brian Allen this week. This move is to provide more depth at the defensive back position in which the Bills anchored one of the best secondaries in the NFL last season. Tyler bass will now be the kicker officially for the Buffalo Bills as Steven Hauschka was cut. Also this week there was conversation on which running back would be the better fantasy football choice Devin Singletary or Zack Moss. What do you guys think? Hit us on the Rise Up Family page on Facebook and let us know.

NBA News

The LA Clippers have finished off the Dallas Mavericks in six games as Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points to lead the Clippers to a 111-97 victory.

The Clippers will play the winner of the Jazz and Nuggets series.

The Denver Nuggets pushed the series to a Game 7 as Jamal Murray scored an astonishing 50 points for the second time in the series as the Jazz were forced to take notes with a 119-107 loss to the Nuggets.

The Celtics and Raptors was coined to be the most intriguing and exciting second round series of the NBA Playoffs but Game 1 was a blowout as the Celtics lead by 16 after the first quarter and never looked back as they feasted on the Raptors 112-94 led by Kemba Walker's 18 point 10 assist night.

Baseball News The Toronto Blue Jays have built an 11-3 record in the last 14 baseball games as the bats are definitely making noise. The Blue Jays are on a 4 game winning streak and Vlad Guerrero has an 11 game hit streak going. The Blue Jays are 8th in slugging percentage and 8th in earned run percentage.

For more sports talk and news follow me on Facebook @Andre Robinson or D'Andre Torch Robinson. Join the Rise Up Family Sports Network for a look at all the daily sports shows.

Download the OnPoint Network on any TV, Phone, or Tablet. therealtorch716 or riseupfamilyseven16 on Instagram Tune in to Power 96.5 FM Wufo Sport Report on Sundays at 6PM with Muki Hawkins. I am one of a few great correspondents on the phenomenal panel of sports hosts.

Raptors Nurse Of The Year

by A. Dorcely

We’ve been dealing with a lot in 2020. But nothing has changed our lives more than Covid-19. This Pandemic has had it’s silver linings though not much. First, it’s provided an opportunity for us to spend more time with our families. Second, while on Quarantine we had a chance to see systemic racism under a different light. Another is because of so many deaths we realized the value of our frontline workers. The doctors and nurses who saved lives everyday while putting their own at risk. Let me take this moment to wish you all great strength and health as we continue to fight this virus.

One more displacement in our routines by this virus has been a change in the way concerts, social outings or sporting events are conducted. The NBA was able to find a way to restart their season safely despite all of this turmoil. At this point you’ve heard of the Bubble and you know we’re currently in week two of the playoffs. By the time this article will have reached you the Raptors will be into the second round because they swept the wounded Nets 4-0 in the best of seven series.

Toronto’s Nick Nurse wins 2019-2020 Coach of the Year Award The closest game of the series was game two where the Nets lost by five. Brooklyn had been decimated by injuries and by players opting out of play for health reasons. The other three games were blowouts. The Nets were outmanned and outgunned. In between game three and game four another important nurse was recognized for outstanding work. This time it was Coach Nurse of the Toronto Raptors.

Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet presented the Coach of the Year award to Coach Nurse during TNT’s Inside the NBA. Coach Nurse is in his second year as a NBA head coach.

Many people expected the raining World Champions to fall short of the playoffs in their defense of their title because of the loss of Kawhi Leonard and some early injuries this season to significant players. But Toronto fought all season to prove them wrong. Coach Nurse stated “this is an organizational award” and couldn’t have done without his players showing up for him. The Raptors have the Celtics up next. Just what the doctor ordered; some revenge for Raptor’s fans!

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Exploring Real Estate and Fair Housing Opportunities: Still Much Work to Be Done Antoine Thompson, former Buffalo Council Member and State Senator, is currently the Director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) located outside of Washington D.C. Founded in 1947, it is the oldest Black real estate trade association in the country. Mr. Thompson officially started his career in real estate locally as an agent for RealtyUSA. The year 2018 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Fair housing Act. Today Black homeownership rates are near the same level as when race-based housing discrimination was declared with the passing of that Act in 1968. Reflecting on last week's article about the new female realty group MMB, and Buffalo's disparity in Black homeowership, he recalled how in the early 2000’s while on the Buffalo Common Council, he was able to pass the Fair Housing Ordinance for the City of Buffalo, which is one of the most racially segregated cities in America today. It’s also in the top five in the country for the largest gap in home ownership between African Americans and Whites. “Although this was a victory,” stated Thompson, “there is still much work that needs to be done.” Buffalo Home ownership stands at 73.5% White and 32.7% Black (Prosperity Now). In 2019, locally some 19,792 mortgages went to Whites and only 900 mortgages went to African Americans (Compliance Tech).

BLACK HISTORY continued discoveries, including the fact that Saturn has rings or that Jupiter has four major moons.

The Dogons also have ancient texts that discuss a third star in the Sirius system that they call “Emme Ya”, which was not identified or discovered by modern astronomers. In 1995, a research study concluded that the presence of a third star orbiting Sirius could not be ruled out.

They are of Egyptian descent The Dogon people live in the central plateau region of Mali but are believed to be of Egyptian descent. The distance between the two countries, with Mali in West Africa and Egypt in North Africa, is around 2,300 miles. After living in the region of Libya, they are believed to have migrated to the region of Burkina Faso, Guinea or Mauritania before fleeing invaders or drought around 1490 A.D. and settling in the Bandiagara cliffs of central Mali.

Four calendars The Dogon use four calendars which are based on the sun, moon, Sirius, and Venus. They knew long before western scientists that the planets in Earth’s solar system, including Earth, orbit the sun, according to SacredSites.

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! LEGAL NOTICE RFP COUNTY OF ERIE 95 FRANKLIN STREET DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUFFALO, NY 14202 County of Erie, New York Request For Proposals The Erie County Department of Health is seeking proposals to conduct PLAIN LANGUAGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH TO LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AUDIENCES. The RFP#2020-031VF can be found at: http://www.erie.gov/purchasing and a complete copy of the package can be obtained by contacting Kara Kane at (716) 858-4941 or kara.kane@erie. gov.

All correspondence, communications and/or contact with the County in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall by email to Kara Kane.

Prospective proponents, or their representatives, shall not make contact with or communicate with any representatives of the County, including employees and consultants, other than the designated person in regard to any aspect of this proposal.

Final sealed proposals are due to the Erie County Department of Health at 95 Franklin St, Room 909, Buffalo, NY 14202 by 4 p.m. (EST) on September 18, 2020.

Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any informality.

Gale R. Burstein, MD, MPH, FAAP Commissioner of Health

Boston Square Apartments Hamburg, NY

Located in the North Boston area.

One-bedroom units, two story non-elevator, for persons 62 years of age or older, or disabled regardless of age.

Off street parking. Laundry on premises. Accessible units. Appliances, carpeting and garbage pick up.

Rents are based on income eligibility requirements.

Rental assistance-when it is available.

Section 8 vouchers accepted One-year lease and security deposit required.

Boston Square Apartments c/o Belmont Management Co., Inc. 7355 Boston State Road Hamburg, NY 14075 Phone 716-648-3746 TDD Relay line: 711 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Unlawful discrimination. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, and Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, b fax (202)790-7442 or email program.intake@usda.gov.”

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HANOVER HILL APARTMENTS Conveniently located at 1413 Central Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 14136

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FOR RENTAL INFORMATION CALL: (716) 934-0099 TDD Relay 711 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Unlawful discrimination. "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.”

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LEGAL NOTICE Bid

EMPLOYMENT

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid

4975 - 3 PLY DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS Download Bids from www.nfta.com

NFTA Procurement Invitation to Bid

4923 – CREATIVE DIGITAL SUPPORT SERVICES Download Bids from www.nfta.com

WATCH ATTENDANT POSITIONS

Buffalo Branch Libraries $14.262/hr.

To apply please see website for more details: www.buffalolib.org/ employment/job-postings

JOBS Buffalo Employment and Training Center /BETC

716-856-5627

CURRENTLY SEEKING MWBE & SDVOB SUBCONTRACTORS Silo City Phase 1 | 168 Apartments | Buffalo, NY Arc Building Partners, in partnership with Generation Development Group is currently seeking subcontractors with experience delivering high quality construction services. Female and minority companies are strongly encouraged to participate. MWBE & SDVOB firms shall bid their respective work to the invited prime bidders. Prime bidders will be sending out separate requests and individually notifying subcontractors. Work will be available for bid in September 2020, with construction to begin by October 2020.

Upcoming contracts:

• Concrete Foundations & Slabs • Masonry • Steel/Misc. Metals • Siding • Aluminum Entrances • Metal studs & Drywall • Window Installation • Fire Protection • Plumbing • HVAC

• Electrical • Sitework • Elevators • Painting • Ceramic Tile • OH Doors • General Carpentry • Cabinets & Counter tops • Window Treatments • Landscaping

• Site Concrete

For more information about bidding opportunities, contact Anthony Cimino at 716-955-0986 or acimino@arcbldg.com.

LLC's NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Notice of formation of 4HOO LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 30 20 2020 Office located in Erie.

SSNY has been designated as the agent upon whom processes may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to 1967 Wehrle Dr Suite 1 #086 Buffalo NY 14221 Purpose; Any Lawful Activity.

September 2, 9,16,23,30 October 7 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Millionaire Goals L.L.C. July 7, 2020, Erie County The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the L.L.C. at p.o. Box 1395 Buffalo NY 14215. The purpose of the L.L.C. is to operate and conduct all business activities legally permitted in the state of NY. The L.L.C. is to be managed by Candice S. Sanford September 2,9,16,23,30 October 7 Notice of Formation of a Limited Liability Company Respect My Blessings LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/19/20.

Office of the LLC: Erie County The NY SECRETARY OF STATE Has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 52 Monticello PL. Buffalo, Ny 14214. Purpose: Any lawful purpose August 19,26 September 2, 9, 16, 23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY One Stop Car Shop LLC (2) Articles of Organization filed 08/17/2020 (3) in Erie County (4) The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. (5) NY SOS shall mail copy of process to 375 Cornwall Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 (6) No dissolution date (7) One Stop Car Shop LLC will serve as an automotive services company.

August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30 NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Go Getta Enterprises, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: May 15, 2020. Office of the LLC: Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of process of the LLC to: 10 Frankfort Ave, Buffalo NY 14211. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

August 19,26 September 2,9,16,23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Dash Catering LLC filed Articles of Organization with the NY Department of State 7/30/2020. Business Office is located in Erie County.

NY Secretary of State designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at 37 Chandler Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Purpose of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.

August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30

NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Savage Beauty Clothing LLC. Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: June 1, 2020. Office Location:Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 1098 East Lovejoy Buffalo New York 14206.

Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose permitted for LLCs under NY Limited Liability Company Act. September 2,9,16,23,30,October 7

Notice of Formation of a

Limited Liability Company Name: SUPREME DOPENESS LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/22/2020. Office location: Erie County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: C/O SUPREME DOPENESS LLC, 12 Pine Park, Cheektowaga, 14225. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Latest date upon which LLC is to dissolve: No specific date.

August 19, 26 September 2,9, 16, 23 NOTICE of FORMATION of a DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Adriana Associates Communication, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: May 15, 2020. Office of the LLC: Erie County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served. NYSS may mail a copy of process of the LLC to: 10 Frankfort Ave, Buffalo NY 14211. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose.

August 19,26 September 2,9,16,23 NOTICE Of FORMATION Of A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Name of LLC: Crownz Of Jewel, LLC Date of filing of Articles of Organization with the NY Dept of State: August 12, 2020 Office of the LLC: Erie County 86 Floss Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as the agent upon whom process may be served.

NYSS may mail a copy of any process to the LLC at: 86 Floss avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 Purpose of LLC: Focusing on Health, Beauty and Skin Care.

August 26 September 2,9,16,23,30

LICENSING -LEGAL NOTICENotice is hereby given that a license, number "pending” for beer, wine and liquor, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1633 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, Erie County for in premises consumption.

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LEGAL NOTICE Bid COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2020 Overhead Sign Structure (245-S01) Removal PROJ# CAP-245-2020 The Department of Public Works (DPW), Division of Highways, seeking sealed bids for 2020 Overhead Sign Structure (245-S01) removal.

Sealed proposals received and opened at the DPW, 95 Franklin St, Rm 1419A, Buffalo, NY by 10 am local time, Thursday, September 10, 2020. Bid deposit of $2,000.00 required with bid submittal. Minority workforce, MBE/WBE participation, Apprenticeship goals, and Local & Disadvantaged Workforce requirements may apply. Plans and additional bid submittal information on the Erie County website at: http:// www2.erie.gov/dpw

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island, Erie County, New York, sealed Proposals will be received and considered by the Town Board on September 23, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time at the Town Hall for furnishing all materials and equipment together with all labor for the Elevator Addition for the Grand Island Town Hall in the Town of Grand Island, New York.

The Proposals will be received in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by the Town Engineering Department all of which are on file with the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, Grand Island, New York, where same may be examined during the usual business hours.

Copies of said Drawing and Specifications may be obtained for the sum of a $50.00 deposit at the office of the Town Clerk, Town of Grand Island, 2255 Baseline Road, Grand Island, New York 14072 on or after August 28, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. The deposit for each set will be refunded upon return of the Contract Documents in good condition within seven (7) days following the opening of Bids.

The Town of Grand Island reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, or waive any informalities, or to make an award to the lowest responsible Bidder.

This contract will be funded wholly or partially with federal funds, and as such, is subject to all federal rules and regulations pertinent thereto, including, but not limited to, federal policy of encouraging the participation of minority and women business enterprises as sources of suppliers, equipment, construction and services.

Each Proposal must be accompanied by cash, Certified Check payable to the Town of Grand Island, or Bid Bond having a surety thereon from a surety company acceptable to the Town Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Base Bid, conditioned that if the Proposal is accepted, the Contractor will enter into a Contract for the same, for the faithful performance of the Contract.

No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within forty-five days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same at any time prior to the scheduled time for the opening of Bids.

Each Bid Proposal must be submitted in the complete bound Specification Booklet Form with Bid Bond attached, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Town of Grand Island. On the outside of the envelope, clearly label “Job No. M692018, Grand Island Town Hall Elevator Addition” and indicate name, and address of Bidder. Proposals not meeting the above format will be unacceptable.

Patricia A. Frentzel Town of Grand Island Publish: August 17, 2020

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Buffalo 5 Walk For Justice The Buffalo 5 will be hosting a "Walk For Justice" eventon Saturday, September 5th, 2020, at 12:00PM (Noon).The "Walk For Justice" will start near The New GoldenNugget Bar & Lounge, located at 2046 Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo; and, will end at the site of the (former) GlennyDrive Apartments on Fillmore Avenue.

Express Flea Market

Every Friday 12-5 p.m., Saturday 8a.m. -5pm and Sunday 10am -5p.m. the Express Flea Market located at 1970 Fillmore will be open to the public. Booths available! For more info contact (716) 4957386 or 716 262-0236

African Heritage Food Coop Bi -Weekly Farmers Market

Every First and Third Thursday from 2:30 – 7p.m. The African Heritage Food Coop will be holding a farmers market at Gates Vascular Institute at the corner of Goodrich and Ellicott Street. Every 3rd Thursday will be pay as you can during the COVID crisis.

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Don’t let an undercount erase the ones you love.

Communities are as rich and diverse as their needs. That’s why completing the 2020 Census matters. Every household counted contributes to their community’s funding for critical public services like healthcare, special needs, and public transportation. Census takers are now visiting homes to help households respond to the 2020 Census. All census takers will be wearing masks and following local safety guidelines. This is your chance to make a change, don’t miss it! It’s not too late.

Complete the census at:

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