August 14, 2013 by Challenger News

INSIDE ROCHESTER

6th Annual Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz

The 6th Annual “Sankofa Evening of Theatre & Jazz will be held August 22, 23, & 24 at The MuCCC, Multi-use Community Cultural Center, 142 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester. Featuring a cross section of theatrical artists from the Rochester Community it is being produced by MMB Theatre 1 Project.Established in 2006 as an on going community outreach program developed and sponsored by Mood Makers Books, MMB Theatre 1 Project is designed to provide a venue for theatrical artists to network, create, enhance their skills and learn from each other. This year the Project will showcase seven plays over the three night event. The plays are totally different providing a keen perception on Rochester’s playwrights, actors and theater artists. Kicking off the first evening, Thursday, August 22, is a full length gospel drama “The Devoted Disciples” written by playwright, Robert Djed Snead and directed by Curtis K. Rivers, artistic director and founder of MMB Theatre 1 Project. An opening night reception will follow the performance. The second evening, Friday, August 23the audience will be treated to three one act plays and a special jazz set featuring “Paradigm Shift.” *“Shades of Color” by Liberia author & poet, Aken V. Wariebi *“The Tiny Coqui Wins the Race”, a Puerto Rican Folktale, adapted by Annette Ramos and written & directed by Delores Jackson-Radney *“Mi Casa Es Su Casa” staged by The Rochester Latino Theatre Company, written by Jose Casado and directed by Annette Ramos The third evening, August 24, will feature plays by three African American Women, dealing with history, friendship, truth, deception and intrigue. Plus, a special jazz set with “Paradigm Shift” *“Reflections on Hagins Place” by family historian & storyteller, Robin Nowell *“Win Win the Play” by novelist, Marsha Jones *“The Overnight” by playwright & director, Laura Thomas Tickets can be purchased at Mood Makers Books, 274 N. Goodman St. Admission for Thursday, August 22, Opening Night is $14 in advance or $18 at the door. Tickets for Friday and Saturday, August 23 and 24 are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Three Night Theatre Package is $30. Purchase your tickets early - limited seating all three nights. For additional information contact Curtis K. Rivers, artistic director & producer. 585-271-7010, moodckr@frontiernet.net or go to www.moodmakersbooks.com click-on, MMB Theatre 1 Project

Sports Update/

Tiger Woods/Photo Dave Jones

How to Catch a Tiger You make the golf course extremely difficult along with slow greens, and not playing your best rounds will stop the workd’s number one golfer Tiger Woods. Tiger could not keep his shots on the GEORGE RADNEY fairways, and poor putting on soft greens lead to him not contending on Sunday for the PGA Championship. A large number of golf fans left after Tiger’s early tee time on Sunday, continuing to give proof that Tiger draws the biggest crowds, and when he is not in contention the crowds and live TV audiences drops significantly. We congratulate Jason Dufner for winning his first PGA Championship.

Bills Look Impessive The Buffalo Bills looked impressive in winning first preseason game over Colts 44-20. Coach Marrone has these guys attention and they are responding so far to his coaching styles. It also works when you have several retired players on your coaching staff . It shows players respect them and they don’t have any excuse because these guys (coaches) have been where most of them are trying to go. We will have to see, if what appears to be a new and improved Bills team, continues on a winning path after preseason game number two against Minnesota Vikings on Friday night at the Ralph. The Bills must continue to build on the momentum created from last Sunday’s butt kicking of Indianapolis Colts!

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Around town.. *20th Annual Gateways Music Festival August 14 - 18 in Rochester.Various venues including churches, schools, Rochester City Hall and Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre. All events free and open to the public. August 15 Chamber Music Concert. at Mount Olivet Baptist Church. August 16 Youth Showcase Concert, 5:30 p.m., in the atrium at Rochester City Hall, 30 Church Street. Muhammad School of Music to be featured. August 17 multi-media Communication Education Forum on the History of Africans and African Americans in Classical Music at 2 p.m., at the Hochstein School of Music and Dance, 50 N. Plymouth Avenue. August 18, GATEWAY ORCHESTRA’S Festival-ending concert is at 4 p.m.in Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street. 585.576.6311 or I AM ISIAH at 585.201.2541 for tickets and information.

*Meet The Candidates for City School Board: Thursday, August 15, 7-9 p.m., Memorial AME Zion Church, 549 Clarissa St. hosted by Ken Peston.

At The Baobab Center.... 728 University Avenue * (585) 563-2145

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azmyn Alexandra Farr, a sixteen year-old senior at Williamsville North High School, was crowned Young Miss Buffalo 2013 on Sunday, August 4, at the Mason O. Damon Auditorium at the Buffalo and Erie County Central Library. She is the daughter of Brenda Farr.

Will President Obama’s Return Visit to Buffalo Include Lunch at Mattie’s or Gigi’s?

It was announced on Tuesday that President Barack Obama plans to return to Buffalo next week as part of a two-day trip across Upstate New York and Pennsylvania to tout his agenda for the middle class. When he last visited in 2010 he toured a Buffalo factory, met with Flight 3407 families and stopped at Duff’s Famous Chicken Wings in Cheektowaga. It would be nice if he stopped by the East Side this time to show some love and concern to his staunchest supporters in a community in dire need of jobs and an economic lift.

Buffalo Urban League to Hold Annual Meeting The Buffalo Urban League, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting and Community Update on Thursday, August 15 at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library in Lafayette Square. The meeting begins at 6:00PM. “We are very excited to share our achievements and new developments with our members and the broader Buffalo Niagara community, “said Mrs. Brenda McDuffie, President and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. The Annual Meeting and Community Update is open to the public and will be immediately followed by a reception. Use the Ellicott Street entrance of the library for the meeting.

Buffalo Celebrates Garvey Day The Malcolm X Marcus Garvey Day committee invites everyone to come out for Marcus Garvey Day 2013. The event this year will take place Satuday, August 17 from noon to 8 p.m. at the Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont Avenue in the Langfield housing complex. This year’s theme is “Towards an African United Front.” Marcus Garvey was one of our greatest heroes. This year all progressive and revolutionary organizations are asked to come together for an African United Front. Let’s come together for our collective well being before the next tragedy! Let’s learn to be pro-active and not re-active. Garvey stated “The greatest weapon used against the Negro African is disorganization.” For more information call (716) 381-1676 or (716) 335-8962. Agenda : 11:30 a.m.- Assemble at Bailey & Kensington *Noon1 p.m.- March to 175 Oakmont 1:15-2 p.m.- Unity Rally *2-4 p.m. - Workshops The Need for Pan-Africanism, The Need for an African United Front 4-5:30 p.m. - Wrap up 5:30-8 p.m. - Meet and Greet

Jazmyn’s career ambition is to work in the FBI Homicide Unit. For her talent, Jazmyn performed a vocal selection entitled “For Your Glory” by Bishop Paul Morton. During her reign, Jazmyn will focus on the issue of education among children, youth, and young adults. She is especially interested in this area, because she feels her generation and those who will come after are the future and in Jazmyn Barr order for her generation to make Young Miss Buffalo 2013 the future brighter they have to be educated. As Young Miss Buffalo 2013, Jazmyn received a $500 educational award, and various other gifts and memorabilia. Jazmyn also received special awards for Interview, Talent, and Poise and Charm.  Other finalists in the pageant included 1st Runner-up Ashley Sanders, 2nd Runner-up Kara Dunovant, 3rd Runner-up Charvaye Carter, and 4th Runner up Alana Leveritte. Other special awards were presented to Annisa Nowicki for The Jaelah Jenkins “Spirit” Award and Ashley Sanders for the People’s Choice Award who also tied with Jazmyn Farr for the Talent Award. All of the contestants competed in four categories: private interview, poise and charm, talent, and on-stage personality in eveningwear. The private interviews separate from the actual competition and closed to the public were held the day before. Prior to the actual pageant, the young ladies participated in a four-month enrichment program that included personal development workshops, rehearsals, community service and selfawareness activities culminating into the annual pageant. Judges for this year’s pageant were Mari McNeil, Denise Mathis Hurst, Heath Frisch, Melissa Fayson, Bob Kuebler, and Tammi O’Brien. The pageant was emceed by Doug Ruffin of WUFO 1080 AM and Adriana ‘AdriV’ Gamble of WLBK 93.7 FM. Since 2000, the Young Miss Buffalo Pageant: Scholarship & Enrichment Program, Inc. (YMBP, Inc.) has been providing young ladies, ages 13-17, with an opportunity to broaden and expand their horizons and achieve their educational aspirations through our scholarship and enrichment program. The organization’s mission is to empower young ladies to reach beyond their comfort zones through a process of healthy nurturing form the inside out. The pageant is headed by Detra (McTier) Trueheart. You or your company can get involved in this great program, by visiting www.ymbp.org; email info@ymbp.org or by calling call 716-228-3317.

Pictured From Left: Barbara Miller Williams, Legislator Betty Jean Grant, Legislator Timothy Hogues and Joyce Wilson Nixon.

We Are Women Warriors Community and Family Empowerment Group will present a debate among candidates for the Erie County Legislature who represent districts within the City of Buffalo on Wednesday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, Jefferson at E. Utica. Invited guests include 1st District Legislator Timothy Hogues and his challenger former Legislator Barbara Miller Williams; 2nd District Legislator and Chair of the Erie County Legislature Betty Jean Grant and her challenger Joyce Wilson Nixon; 7th District candidates Lynn Dearmyer, Rick Zydel and Patrick Burke; and 9th District Legislator Lynne Dixon and challenger Michael Schraft. For more information call 400-1817.

Miss Murphy Passes D.C. Bar Ieshaah A. Murphy is a May 2012 Graduate with her Juris Doctor (Law) Degree from Harvard Law School and has recently passed the District of Columbia Bar exam. Ms. Murphy is now working at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia as a Staff Attorney. Ms. Murphy is a 2005 Graduate of City Honors H.S. and was the class of 2009 valedictorian at Spellman College. She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society as well as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority respectively. Ieshaah has earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Spellman College. She has been inspired by several throughout her schooling; she thanks her parents for all their love and support. Ieshaah always looked forward to coming home to seeing her great aunt Mrs. Pearl Madison to hear her words “You are doing well baby and we are proud,” also her Aunt Patty for sending mentors her way; Mrs. King, former superintendent of the Lackawanna schools and the great inspirations from the church. Ieshaah just want to say thanks to all of you.

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Ieshaah is the daughter of Robert Murphy Jr. and Michelle R. Wiggins of Buffalo, very proud parents.

TO PERFORM: Violinist Henri L. Muhammad, founder and executive director of the Muhammad School of Music in Buffalo, New York, and students from the school, will perform during the Youth Showcase Concert at Rochester City Hall, August 16 during the Gateways Music Festival.

National/International NEWS

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Holder Outlines New Drug Sentencing Reforms: Admits ‘War on Drugs” has Disproportionately Targeted People of Color

Judge Rules:

Stop And Frisk Violated Rights Of New Yorkers

judge has ruled that the NYPD’s controversial use of the stop-and-frisk tactic violated the rights of thousands of New Yorkers, The New York Times reports. Judge Shira Scheindlin’s decision Monday called for a federal monitor to watch over the police department to ensure cops are in compliance with the constitution. The New York Police Department deliberately violated the civil rights of tens of thousands of New Yorkers with its contentious stopand-frisk policy, and an independent monitor is needed to oversee major changes, a federal judge ruled Monday in a stinging rebuke for what the mayor and police commissioner have defended as a life-saving, crime-fighting tool. U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin said she was not putting an end to the policy, but rather was reforming it. She did not give many specifics on how that would work but instead named an independent monitor who would develop reforms to policies, training, supervision, monitoring and discipline. She also ordered that officers test out body-worn cameras in the police precinct where most stops occurred. “The city’s highest officials have turned a blind eye to the evidence that officers are conducting stops in a racially discriminatory manner,” she wrote. “In their zeal to defend a policy that they believe to be effective, they have willfully ignored overwhelming proof that the policy of targeting `the right people’ is racially discriminatory.” For years, police brass had been warned that officers were violating rights, but they nevertheless maintained and escalated “policies and practices that predictably resulted in even more widespread Fourth Amendment violations,” Scheindlin wrote in a lengthy opinion. She also cited violations of the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable search and seizure. There have been about 5 million stops during the past decade, mostly black and Hispanic men. The judge said she determined at least 200,000 stops were made without reasonable suspicion, the necessary legal benchmark, lower than the standard of probable cause needed to justify an arrest. Police stops in New York CIty have soared some 600 percent over the past decade since Mayor Michael Bloomberg took office. New York’s finest stopped and interrogated people 684,330 times in 2011, according to The Wall Street Journal. 92 percent of those stopped were males, and 87 percent of those stopped were black or Hispanic.

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Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela Health Condition Improving But Still Critical JOHANNESBURG — The office of the South African president says Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition although his health is gradually improving. In a statement Sunday, President Jacob Zuma said Mandela is making a “slow but steady improvement.” Zuma thanked South Africans for praying for the 95-year-old former president, who has been hospitalized since June 8 because of a lung infection. The government has released few details on Mandela’s illness, citing privacy issues. Legal documents filed by the family of the anti-apartheid leader had said he was on life support, though some family members have in recent weeks given upbeat assessments of his health. A number of relatives have talked of Mandela returning soon to his home in Johannesburg but others have not spoken about him leaving the hospital.

Bill Lynch Dies

Bill Lynch, the mastermind of David Dinkins’ successful run, to become the first African American mayor of New York City, has passed away. He was 72 years old. Described as “one of the greatest political strategists of a generation,” he was the architect of David Dinkins’ history-making campaign and, as a Deputy Mayor, was always responsive to the needs of the neighborhoods. Mr. Lynch was referred to as the “rumpled genius” by his friends and associates. With Lynch as his campaign manager in 1989, Dinkins beat Mayor Ed Koch in the Democratic primary and defeated Rudolph Giuliani, the Republican candidate, in the general election. Dinkins served as mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993.

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department will avoid charging certain low-level and nonviolent drug offenders with crimes that carry mandatory minimums, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Monday. The policy shift will allow certain defendants -- those without ties to large-scale organizations, gangs or cartels -- to avoid what Holder called "draconian mandatory minimum sentences." In an interview with NPR prior to Monda’s announcement, Attorney Holder finally admitted that there are too many Americans in prison and that it’s time to modify the incarceration process. Said Holder, “The war on drugs is now 30, 40 years old. There have been a lot of unintended consequences. There’s been a decimation of certain communities, in particular communities of color.” Holder, in a speech before the American Bar Association in San Francisco on Monday, also announced that the Justice Department is giving U.S. attorneys throughout the country a greater amount of prosecutorial discretion. What Push Against Mass Incarceration Really Means For Low-Level Drug Offenders

In an op-ed piece by Victor Trammell, he writes in part: It is no secret that America has the world’s largest incarcerated population. The data resulting from an analysis of this issue is absolutely mind boggling. The U.S. only has five percent of the entire world’s population. However, more than 25 percent of all the people incarcerated globally are locked up right in the good old U.S.A. (to the tune of an economic burden of $80 billion in 2010 alone!) However, jubilation over Eric Holder’s speech must be taken in stride. The average citizen advocates against mass incarceration must be aware that many federal and state laws, which legalize lengthy mandatory minimum sentencing for small fry drug offenders are still on the books. Holder’s call for action essentially instructs his federal prosecutors to use discretion in special case circumstances, which could end up being a tiny minority of all the drug cases tried in federal court. This is because powerful influences against Holder’s new efforts, such as the DEA argue that erasing mandatory minimums takes away the drug agency’s leverage to pressure people who are arrested for information about drug dealers. The legal aspect of the problem can be combated by people like Continued Page 12

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HEALTH MATTERS

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Top 12 Cancer Prevention Strategies Part II Conclusion

*Exercise: Exercise lowers insulin levels, which creates a low sugar environment that discourages the growth and spread of cancer cells. In a three-month study, exercise was found to alter immune cells into a more potent disease-fighting form in cancer

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Anthony Ealy

Umoja Presents Prodigal Son Award to Bennett High Senior Anthony Ealy Umoja Inc. is honored to announce that it recently presented to Bennett High School Senior Anthony Ealy, the Annual Rose Covial Prodigal Son Award. The award is given annually at the Bennett H.S, graduation, to a graduating senior who has shown strong character, perseverance and overcomes challenges to Graduate. The award and scholarship is given in honor of the former Bennett H.S. Administrator Rose Covial, to continue her spirt of giving to students at Bennett H.S. that same support and encouragement she did over her many years of Service to the Buffalo Board of Education. The Award is Sponsored by her brother Bro. Bill Peoples of Umoja Inc. The award was presented by DPCC President Samuel L. Radford III.

survivors who had just com- cleaners, synthetic air fresheners and toxic cosmetics. pleted chemotherapy. *Vitamin D: There is sci- Exposure to Radiation: Limit entific evidence you can de- your exposure and protect crease your risk of cancer by yourself from radiation promore than half simply by opti- duced by cell phones, towers, mizing your vitamin D levels base stations, and Wi-Fi stawith appropriate sun expo- tions, as well as minimizing sure. Your serum level should your exposure from radiationhold steady at 50-70 ng/ml, based medical scans, includbut if you are being treated for ing dental x-rays, CT scans, cancer, it should be closer to 80-90 ng/ml for optimal benefit. If you take oral vitamin D and have cancer, it would be very prudent to monitor your vitamin D blood levels regularly, as well as supplementing your vitamin K2, as K2 deficiency is actually what produces the symptoms of vitamin D toxicity. Sleep: Make sure you are getting enough restorative sleep. Poor sleep can interfere with your melatonin production, which is associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance and weight gain, both of which contribute to cancer’s virility. *Exposure to Toxins: Reduce your exposure to environmental toxins like pesticides, her17623 GFTN BfloChlgr Ad_Layout 1 8/7/13 11:48 AM Page 1 bicides, household chemical

and mammograms. Stress Management: Stress from all causes is a major contributor to disease. Even the CDC states that 85 percent of disease is driven by emotional factors. It is likely that stress and unresolved emotional issues may be more important than the physical ones, so make sure this is addressed.

You’re Invited to a FREE Community Event! A healthy neighborhood starts with a healthy family, and a healthy family starts here! PLEASE JOIN US:

Thursday, August 22, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Doris W. Jones Family Resource Building 3001 9th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14305 Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not need to be an Independent Health member.

This event will include: • Free school supplies for all kids who are present (while supplies last). • Free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose. • Fun activities for kids. • Free farmer’s market. • Free fitness and nutrition classes.

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Niagara Falls to Host “Have Your Way With Me” Live Gospel Concert

A live gospel concert, “Have Your Way With Me,” featuring headliners Anita Wilson and Deitrick Haddon, will take place on Saturday, August 17 at The Performing Arts Center of Niagara Falls High School, 4455 Porter Rd. Niagara Falls. Also featured will be Malcolm Wilson & Joshua Generation and Serena Young. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information call 716-201-9989.

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Calvary to Present Anniversary Reunion Choir

Calvary’s Music Ministry presents ARC75 (Anniversary Reunion Choir)-a Musical Celebration of God’s Grace of 75 years to Calvary on Saturday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. All present and former church choir members are invited to participate. The special guest will be Mrs. McClaudia Nolley and former musicians and directors. Rehearsal dates are Thursday, August 22 and Friday, August 23 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, August 24 from 10 to 12 p.m. Please register by calling the Church office at 895-3642.

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First Holy Temple Service

25 Years of “Takin’ It To The Streets!”

The First Holy Temple FGBC Missionary Society is having service on Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Pastor Gary Jackson, St. Mark Baptist Church, Niagara Falls.

All are welcome to come and experience the anointed fire flowing freely through this

powerhouse as well as strategic man of God.

Revival Bethel A.M.E. Church Revival will be held for three nights at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 21 Steelawanna Avenue, Lackawanna NY at 7 p.m. nightly August 28, 29 and 30th. The guest Pastor will be Rev. Gregory P. Nelson from Delaine Waring A.M.E. Church, Buffalo. The Theme is “Stand for God” Exodus 14:15-22. Host Pastor is Rev. Horace Cromer.

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Festival Marks Over Two Decades of Giving this Weekend

rom the heart of God and conceived in the spirit of Anita Williams, The Taking It To The Streets Crusade Rally and Festival was birthed 25 years ago in the Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Over the years this event has brought hope to our communities by it’s many collaborative partnerships. It takes place this year This weekend’s rally and festival, which takes place August 17 and 18 in the Martin Luther King Park, will include many national and local recording artists. “Buffalo is an extremely unique place with it’s many local artists who are on the national circuit,” said Evangelist Williams. “ There is a great opportunity for our artists this year because Stellar / Gammy nominee Wanda Adams CEO of Marketing your Ministry from Atlanta Georgia will be attending. Other national artist will include Erick Carrington of Texas, The Singletons of Michigan, Lamont Josey of N. Carolina, Apostle Doris Wellington of Wisconsin, Pastor Rob

great items in the “vendor ally” and so much more!! The event will also include a blood drive by UNYTS, please bring picture ID if you desire to donate. Through this event over the years many lives have been touched and changed for the better! From the heart of the founder Anita Williams, God uses people, to bring the seasonal changes in our lives. “My hope and goal through this event is to help bring you into a newly blessed season,” said Evangelist Williams. She said the highlight of her almost three decades of sharing has been being able to encourage and help others. “We have a great time but maintain our spiritual side... thousands of people have been blessed over the years.

Evangelist Williams and husband Dilliard Williams Jr.

Jackson of Florida and Dr. O. Short of Delaware. International Artist will include Ruthe Dente, Yung Santz, and the Morning Star Voices all of Toronto,On.” There will be many well known Buffalo voices on the Taking/Streets stage as well: Moe Badger, Pat Edwards, Day Star, Joyful Noise, Monique Mckensic, Men in White, Gussie Mitchell, and many more. The Crusade’s Spanish, African, and South Towns Connections are also on board! This event helps to and provides the opportunity to supply basic needs to families such as non-perishable food, clothing, school supplies, medical resoources, connecting people to community resources, and praying for all people regardless of religion, race creed, ethnicity, education or socio-economic background. There will great fun activities in our kids zone, wonderful wares, food, clothing, and

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CELEBRATION! Irma Dean celebrated her 75th birthday last Saturday with a gathering of family and friends at her home church, St. James House of Prayer COGIC at 1217 Michigan Avenue where Elder R.J. Grissom is pastor. She is pictured above surrounded by her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren. Congratulations Mrs. Dean!

Upper Room Church of God in Christ Hosts Community Festival Upper Room Church of God in Christ hosted the Second Community Festival on the corner of Jefferson and Florida in the Canisius Spillman Lot August 10. The church, which has been in the community for over 55 years, also serves as a food pantry and mentoring center. Rev.Daniel L. Benning is pastor.

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“Ain’t She Brave” : Beautiful, Impressive “This is not the land of the free...but definitely the home of the brave...” -an excerpt from the stage production of “Ain’t She Brave”

in’t She Brave” is a beautiful, impressive production currently on stage at Buffalo East Art Space. Described as “a combination of poetry, recollections and short stories,’ it was written by Dr. Erika D. Galt and her husband Ntare and edited and staged by the brilliant Lorna C. Hill, founder of Ujima Theatre Company. Four exceptionally talented young women – Danica Riddick, Davita Tolbert, Monique Webb and co-writer Erika D. Gault - bring to life the joy and oftentimes profound pain

“BRAVE”: left to right Danica Riddick, Monique Webb, Dr. Erika D. Gault, Davida Yvette Tolbert.

of the Black woman’s journey/experience in America. But they do so without placing blame and significantly,

without bashing Black men; always facing bravely whatever life’s hand deals them; emerging whole and in tact.

Their stage names are deeply meaningful. Their fearless will to survive and to be free (Uhuru) is testament to their faith (Imani) ; their understanding of their purpose in life (Nia); and their strength to dare to dream (Njozi). Dr. Gault is as impressive on stage as she is with the pen, as the play itself draws on her scholarly research in the area of African American history and Ntare’s family history, which includes the woman who influenced his life from his neighborhood, schools and church. Dressed in white, the women symbolically evoke the power of our spiritual traditions for blessings. The stage is small with only a few props. But nothing more is needed given their impassioned delivery, and the power of the words/truth they speak. The segment entitle “Middle Passage” describes the horror of the slave ship journey across the Atlantic. It is powerful and brilliant. “So many things are lost at sea...” the words speak. But clearly not the courage, grit and spirit of Black women. “Ain’t She Brave?”

Indeed. Even to this day. The play runs from on the weekends Friday, through Sunday, August 25. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm and Sundays are at 6 pm. Tickets are $20 (general), $15 (students and seniors) and can be purchased at Doris Records, 286 East Ferry Street, Record Theatre, 1762 Main Street and 3500 Main Street. There are also group rates available. The play takes place at Buffalo East Art Space (formerly Steel Drums) 1412 Main Street. Call (716) 553-9491 for more information.

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on stage *The Njozi Ensemble presents the premier of the stage play, Ain’t She Brave,” August 9-25, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m., Buffalo East, 1412 Main Street; call (716) 5539491 for more information. Tickets at Record Theatre, Doris Records and on line at www.njoiziensemble.com

*Gladys Knight and The O’Jays, Tuesday, August 20, Artpark, 6;30 p.m. *Saturday Live @ The Historic Colored Musicians Club, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Odyssey Band August 17; followed by open mic; host Larry Salter. *Don “DC” Curry, Aug. 2224, Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St., Bflo. 8531211; www.heliumcomedy. com *Charlie Murphy, Sept. 2628, Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi St., Bflo. 8531211;www.heliumcomedy. com

*Larry Salter’s 21 Piece Soul Orchestra, Sat. Aug. 17 @ Canalside; 3-5 p.m. free.

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10 Update on School Transfers: Parent Council Defends Its Right to Fight: Denies Rumor That They are Working to Remove Superintendent Bown AUGUST 14, 2013

hile the latest wave of advocacy on behalf of our children in Buffalo Public Schools began again in earnest nearly a decade ago, recent events have prompted the need for us to get that second wind. It’s time to re-double our efforts to end sub-standard education in our city, and to call more and more of the community into the fray. For Sabirah those of Muhammad us who are already fighting, we may bristle at the notion that “It’s fightin’ time.” But it’s time…to take of the gloves and get ready for a bare-knuckle brawl on behalf of our babies. Last week we reported on the phenomenal victory of 2,219 requests for transfers from 48 of our failing schools. We predicted that the district would make a feeble

attempt to move just a fraction of them, and continue to make appeals to parents to keep their children in failing schools, with the promise of things getting better. By now, we have received the official response, and it’s worse than we could have predicted. It’s worse than disrespectful. It’s a brazen and sickening slap in the face. Here is a summary of the response from our Superintendent: Of 2, 219 students who have requested to transfer, she plans to move 300 – 500. Next year, in anticipation of another 2,000 requests, she’ll make plans to move 900. The next year, in anticipation of the same number of requests, the plan is to move 1300. In sum, out of 6,000 requests for transfer, she plans to make a provision for 1,750. Sam Radford, DPCC (District Parent Coordinating Council) President and Millions More Movement Co-Chair has attempted to communicate what he understands of the Superintendent’s reasoning: When 500

students requested a transfer last year, 40% of them stayed where they were when they couldn’t get into the schools that they wanted. Therefore, the Superintendent isn’t going to make plans to move all of the students, because she doesn’t think they really want to move. To the extent that there might be a miscommunication regarding this reasoning, the fact is that the aforementioned plans for transfers are in writing…prepped for submission to the State Education Department. It’s fightin’ time. We have tolerated the insult that as parents, we’re just giddy about having our children in failing schools. When we got up out of our houses, stood in long lines and endured whatever it took to demonstrate that we’re not, the response is a patronizing: “Oh, you don’t really want to move.” We have yet to even mention that the response of the district is illegal! This is the same district that has put our children – including a 5 year-old in hand-

cuffs and had them arrested for misbehaving in school! Sadly, the above issues are not the reason that the battle for our babies must intensify. We’ve got the passionate, tenacious, qualified individuals to take the fight wherever it goes. The reason is that the usual “divide-and-conquer strategies are well underway. And why not? They’ve always worked so well. The Teachers Union is amassing a cadre of paid negroes to speak up on their behalf—seriously makin’ it rain. Some of our own are spreading the rumor that our motive is to take out the Superintendent, even working in cahoots with powerful, moneyed folk. Let’s be clear. The Millions More Movement, (in conjunction with the DPCC, responsible Clergy and community activists) has fought for our children on a volunteer basis for nearly a decade. We don’t receive grants, salaries, chicken bones or biscuits. Many an “organization” has come to town to capitalize on the work that we’re doing,

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and refused to believe that no one is funding us, because they would never work like we do without being paid. Don’t let the picture become muddy as accusations fly. A good name is better than gold. We’re hoping that our persistent, single-minded mission for equality in education has established credibility for us that no amount of rumor and innuendo can compromise. Going forward, there are a few things we want the family to remember. It was we who fought for Dr. Pamala Brown to become our Superintendent of Schools, rallying the community and taking no prisoners until that goal was accomplished. We did that with the hope that in addition to possessing phenomenal credentials, she and the other mothers of our children on the board of education would fight for them as we have. They have not. One of them is actually upset with us for calling attention to the 80% of students who are failing, instead of boasting about the 20% who are doing well! As

the saying goes: “Harvard and Yale have ruined more negroes than bad whiskey.” For many of us, the last time we were in a school was when we ourselves were in attendance. We aren’t even aware of just how far the “killing fields” have devolved. We who are fighting this battle have walked the halls of these holding pens and heard the terrifying screams of young White women at our children, whom they don’t understand and don’t love. We have taken on case after case of abuse: the 17 year-old from Hutch Tech whose teacher ripped a cornrow from his head, from the nape of his neck to the crown. There was the case of the 5 year-olds who were made to clean up the feces of a sick child who had soiled the floor. There was the tiny 17 year-old girl who was tackled by a police officer, arrested, and thrown in jail overnight without any contact to her parents, or any concern for an infant she was nursing. We have fought the refusal of the

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Marcus Mosiah Garvey: The Definition of Black Nationalism

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arcus Garvey was probably the strongest voice for Black Nationalism and Pan Africanism during the early 20th century. Although Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois had already carved out their niche in the world for diagnosing and treating the problems of Black Americans, Garvey set out to liberate Black people in a way that was very different from his contemporaries. Marcus Garvey was a visionary who instilled pride, self esteem, self worth, and racial dignity to Blacks during a time when they were thought to be and treated as inferior beings. He is considered Jamaica’s first national hero. Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was born on August 17, 1887 at 32 Market Street in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica. He was the son of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr., a mason, and Sarah Jane Richards, who was a domestic worker and farmer. His parents provided a household where there was financial security. With that security, his father was able to amass a sizable library. His uncle also had an affinity for books. Being connected to his father, young Garvey was reading books at a young age, and developed his own love for reading. During his youth he became friendly with white students but as they got older, it became apparent that they would have no relationship whatsoever. Racism was an experience that he endured attending school. He was shunned by the whites that he befriended as a child. In the early 1900’s as a young man, Garvey traveled to Central America for work. After a couple of years working in the Carribean, Garvey moved back to Jamaica. Back in Jamaica he got serious about acquiring more education. In 1912 he went off to London to study law and philosophy at Birkbeck College. It is here that the philosophies and writings of Booker T. Washington, Martin Delany, Henry McNeal Turner, and Dusé Mohamed Ali helped to shape Garvey’s own philosophy. Shortly after his two year stint at Birkbeck College, Marcus Garvey returned to Jamaica and formed the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914. He developed his organization into an influential political unit that spoke aggressively for Black Nationalism. He advocated for the separation of Blacks and Whites and for Blacks to establish their own self rule. He also believed in Pan Africanism which is simply Africa for Africans. Garvey wanted Africans to have control over Africa. He was a staunch opponent of European Imperialism and presence in Africa. His philosophy differed from Booker T. Washington’s gradual equality and W.E.B. Du Bois’ immediate equality stances. He believed that they both were misguided in their prescription for America’s race problem. Garvey believed that it did not matter how much education a Black person acquired, or how hard they worked. As long as Blacks were social, political, and economic competitors to Whites, they would always be discriminated against. Marcus Garvey thought that Blacks would never have an equal and fair existence in America. He believed the only answer was for Blacks was to go back to Africa. At the height of his back to Africa movement, he had millions of African Americans ready to go. As he became more of a threat to the racist American power structure, they did what has always been done to Black leaders. They infiltrated, tried, convicted, imprisoned and eventually deported Garvey. Garvey died in London in 1940 after suffering two strokes, reportedly after reading an erroneous, and negative, obituary of himself in the Chicago Defender which stated, in part, that Garvey died “broke, alone and unpopular.” Continued Page 12

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If You’re Brown Stick Around: Marine dear editor... Support for Tolbert Should Drive Night Out a Great Event! be No Suprise... Tuesday, August 6th was National Night Out. A very small group of people which included Marine Drive Manager Elaine Garbe met on Thursday, August 1st and the event took place the very next Tuesday, August 6th which was only five days away.

The Mayor is only one person. He is not clairvoyant, nor is he a god. I have personally found Mayor Byron Brown to have a good and kind heart and a very real and active “Open Door” policy.

I attended this meeting and agreed to volunteer to help make “our” National Night Out to be a success. I had attended a National Night Out at another BMHA property and I thought it was a nice “idea”. It is always nice to get to know your neighbors, especially in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

It was because DOROTHY of the generos- WAGSTAFF ity and kindness of our Mayor that our first National Night Out in a very long time was a smashing success. The children had a great time eating hot dogs, ice cream, and drinks until their little tummies were full. The Senior Citizens had a great time playing BINGO in the Flagstaff Community Room. The Bounce House stayed full of happy children the entire time. KUDOS to the people who volunteered to paint the faces of our beautiful children and special thanks go to D.J. Mcadory. His music put the frosting AND the cherry on the cake. Not only was the music fabulous, he had contests and entertained the attendees. D.J. Mcadory not only played American music, he also honored our Hispanic tenants by playing Latin music as well. On a scale of one to ten, (in my personal opinion) I give the Marine Drive 2013 National Night out a TEN!!! I cannot wait to see how wonderful it is going to be next year.

When I stopped in the Marine Drive management office on the day of the event to leave contributions for the party that night, I was told that BMHA had only contributed three hundred (300) hot dogs to our National Night Out. I was shocked and appalled! Marine Drive has six hundred (600) occupied apartments with at least one tenant (not including children) living in it. Three hundred hot dogs equaled onehalf hot dog per family. How ridiculous! Politics is politics and it is what it is. All I can say is that when Mayor Byron Brown was made aware of the fact that Marine Drive was only given three hundred hot dogs, he came to our rescue immediately. Mayor Byron Brown asked the powers that be to increase the “allotted” amount of hot dogs and buns. Not only did the Mayor increase the amount of hot dogs and buns, he also sent additional drinks. There was enough of everything for everybody. Had the Mayor not been made aware of our dilemma, he could not respond. I say this because I believe that the Mayor had been unjustly and wrongfully misjudged. We have a tendency to want to cast stones when we have not done what WE need to do.

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Dear Editor, My friend told me that the Brown Administration is shocked by the support Mayoral candidate Bernie Tolbert is receiving in the city. I don’t know why they are surprised because of way they have treated Black people, especially women, in their office. Mayor Brown has fired almost all the Black females since he has been mayor. He has chased all the other Black females away by the way he allows Casey and others to treat them. Karla Thomas, Karen Stanley Fleming, and about five others were fired for no reason. Truth to be told, it is not just Black women who get a hard deal from Mayor Brown, it is all the workers in city hall. I bet you that if you were to go and ask them, you will be amazed by the fear they have of losing their jobs. There is a climate of fear in city hall and it is a shame that those people who know this is covering it up. My friend is scared to speak up because she needs her job because her husband has not worked in over two years. The Mayor also does not have any Black commissioners except the fire commissioner and that does not count because he is not in city hall. Only white people are good enough for the mayor to promote to a higher level.He only hired the Black female deputy mayor last summer because he knew he was running for election this year and that he would be in trouble with the Black folks in the city if he had no Black females in his administration. The last two Black female deputy mayors were chased away from their job by the person who is really the mayor, Steve Casey. Mayor Brown also caused the African American community a senate seat when he forced Antoine Thompson not to run and then supported Tim Kennedy from South Buffalo over Legislator Betty Jean Grant. This year, he is running Barbara MillerWilliams to replace Tim Hogues. Tim Hogues is a fine legislator who cares about our community while Barbara Miller-Williams has shown they she will give the Democratic legislature over to the Republicans. We know what happened when she did that two years ago. Chris Collins and the Republicans closed Day care centers, shut down the East side health clinics and got rid of all the money for the Langston Hughes and African American Cultural Centers. Barbara Miller-Williams needs to stay where she is and Mayor Brown needs to allow someone to run the city who cares about and respects Black people, especially the Black women.

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Teachers’ Union to allow our own qualified sports coaches to coach our boys in the schools, the refusal to provide recess, the ability of children to change clothes before and after gym class, or for some, to even have gym class. All of this is in addition to persistent failure and a huge drop out rate. On and on without end, we have fought a system that has been set up to provide money, resources, and a good education to a few, mostly White, at the expense of the penitentiary bound majority, who are Black. That’s who we are. That’s what we do. We’re in cahoots with Almighty God, and no other. As for those in our own ranks who benefit from and work to retain that system, our sincere advice is: Don’t do that. In closing, one of our members has said it succinctly and well. The venerable Lumon Ross, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the MMM Ministry of Trade and Commerce recalled a saga that’s over 40 years old. “This is the first time in a number of years that we’ve even come close to talking about our children. The last time it happened, the BUILD organization settled for a school. This time, we’re not settling for a school. We want total change – for all of our kids.” Join us on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30 pm at 801 City Hall. Help us to make that clear to the board of Education. It’s fightin’ time.

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Holder or judges who ultimately have the last say after a person is convicted or pleads guilty to a drug offense. But the so-called continued “War On Drugs” (which is actually a war against the nation’s poor) is also being perpetuated by a federal law enforcement Takin’ It To the Streets is a life community that is dealing with internal issues of corruption. What other entity besides law enforcement has the power to changing experience and by grant leverage to the major drug cartels, who for the most part the Grace of God it continues have no problem getting most of the drugs they want into the to grow.” She graciously thanks the country? Changing the laws is a step in the right direction but getting events “ many wonder sponpeople out of poverty so they will not be vulnerable to the ad- sors and volunteers.” Political verse grip of the drug culture is the deepest underlying issue. It sponsors include Legislators has been statistically proven that giving good jobs to people in an Betty Jean Grant and Timounderserved community decreases the likelihood that they will thy Hogues, Council membe hooked on drugs, which increases a person’s chance of going bers Demone Smith, Darius Pridgen, and Bonnie Russell. to jail or prison. Assembly Woman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, and Mayor Byron Brown. Thanks also to those special business, Wobblee Marketing, UNYTS, ECME, Salvatores, Lombardo’s, Cc/BS Roswell, Challen gerNews, Criterion, WUFO Radio, AM 1400 and many others. See ANNUAL NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTIFICATION: our special Silver Anniversary The Buffalo Public School District hereby advises students, booklet for a complete list of parents, employees and the general public that it offers emsponsors. ployment and educational opportunities, including vocational educational opportunities, without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term “sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy and complaint procedures: Brian T. Lorentz, Deputy Director of Human Resources, 719 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 816-3579, HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org. A copy of the secondary career and technical education courses offered is available to district residents and may be obtained using the following contact information: Career & Technical Education, 2201 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 816-3700, www.buffaloschools.org/ Career_Technical.cfm

GARVEY continued His legacy was far reaching and significant. Dr. King once said Garvey “was the first man of color to lead and develop a mass movement. He was the first man on a mass scale and level to give millions of Negroes a sense of dignity and destiny. And make the Negro feel he was somebody.”

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TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS: Mayoral candidate Bernie Tolbert completed a successful “Takin’ It To The Streets” Tour last week. “I walked the neighborhoods of Buffalo, talking to people about the endless ways in which Byron Brown’s disregard for their neighborhoods and their safety are destroying this city,” Tolbert said. His tour he said, made the Mayor go into action, for example in Johnson Park . The mayor has also launched a new violence prevention program using community activists. “I commend the community activists and leaders who are stepping forward in working together to restore peace to our streets and safety to our community,” said Tolbert. “ I want to

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thank Mayor Brown for adopting my program for such collaboration as I mentioned in my Taking It to the Streets Tour. I further look forward to taking the next steps to a Better Buffalo by working with these leaders when I am elected mayor.”

“MEET BERNIE TOLBERT” EVENT

A “Meet Bernie Tolbert” session will be held on Thursday, August 15 at the North Buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Rd. at 7 p.m. Bring your questions and concerns. Come out and share Bernie’s vision for a “Better Buffalo.” Call 310-1137 or 885-0080 for more info.

Tolbert Says Mayor’s Different Tune Is Still “Politics As Usual”

Mayoral candidate Bernie Tolbert, today denounced Bryon Brown for playing the game of “politics as usual.” Tolbert noted that the recent announcement by the Mayor of restoration of $400,000 in education funding for music programs sounds like a new tune, but is really just politics as usual. “Whenever Mayor Brown has been called out on the current disastrous state of the Buffalo Public Schools, his leaderless answer has been the same every time. The schools are out of his control and he has no part in their administration,” Tolbert said. “Yet now, in the midst of the campaign to elect the Mayor of Buffalo and twenty four hours before the first debate in the campaign, Mayor Brown miraculously finds the power to leverage $400,000 from somewhere in the city’s general fund to restore music programs in some of the city schools? So as the Buffalo Public School System struggle with issues of declining student proficiency and a rising number of failing schools, the mayor finally decides to step forward to help bring music to some of the schools? That’s not leadership. That’s politics as usual and the citizens of Buffalo and the students and teachers in the Buffalo Public School System deserve better.”

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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Wednesday August 14 Meet The Candidates Night Mayoral Debate: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Mayor Brown, Sergio Rodriquez and Bernard Tolbert; Buffalo News Auditorium, Washington & Scott Streets; free Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wed. Kerns Bowling, 163 Kerns, 5-8 p.m. Hosted by Buffalo United Front. Durham’s Central City Baby Café: Every Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free supper; experienced moms and certified counselors available; bring the kids; for info call Doris @ 8856348. Thursday August 15 Meet Bernard “Bernie” Tolbert: North buffalo Community Center, 203 Sanders Rd. (between Delaware and Colvin ), 7 p.m.; (716)310-1137 or 885-0080 for more info Fundraiser for Legislator Timothy R. Hogues: Buffalo Sky Bar, 257 Franklin St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.; $30 per person, $50 couples; (716)4001711 for info.

Buffalo Urban League Annual Meeting: 6 p.m., Erie County Public Library Lafayette Square; free and open to the public. Summer In The City Carnival: Schiller Park, 206 Genesee. Friday August 16 Summer In The City Carnival: Schiller Park, 206 Genesee. Saturday August 17 Takin’ It To The Streets Event: MLK Park The Sensationals Lil’ Black Dress Affair: McCoy Center, 653 Clinton St. ,7-Midnight; tickets $30; 240-8790 for ticket info. Summer In The City Carnival: Schiller Park, 206 Genesee. Marcus Garvey Day Celebration: Noon – 8 p.m., Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont Ave, Langfield; 3811676 or 335-8962 for info. Saladin for Niagara County Legislature Fundraiser Event: 7-11 p.m. Echo Club Mansion, 341 Portage Road; $30 single, $50 couple.

Caribana Festival & Parade: 11 a.m., Bidwell & Richmond start (see pg. 12) into LaSalle Park. 892-1377 or 553-3376. Meet Bestselling Author ReShonda Tate Billingsley 2 p.m., Merriweather Library, Jefferson @ Utica. Sunday August 18 Takin’ It To The Streets Event: MLK Park Caribana Festival & Parade: LaSalle Park. Summer In The City CARNIVAL: Schiller Park, 206 Genesee. Holistic Health Expo: Delaware Park, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Marcy Casino, free event. Tuesday August 20 BPS Community Meeting Code of Conduct: Lafayette High School 370 Lafayette Ave., 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday August 21 “Home of the Brave”: 7 p.m., burning Books, 420 Connecticut St.; the story of Viola Liuzzo, Civil Rights freedom fighter killed by the Klan.

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PRIDE PARADE! A vibrant celebration of the entire LGBTQ community took place in June during Buffalo & WNYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pride Parade down Elmwood Avenue. One of the largest ever, it included participants from over 100 organizations.

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