2 INSIDE ROCHESTER Rochester’s“African American Tailgaters Look Forward to Bills Next Season!”
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By George Radney
f you have been to the Ralph Wilson Stadium parking lots before games - especially in Tailgating Lots - you probably have noticed more African American Tailgaters The Rochester buses come from establishments like Club Network, Thurston Bar & Grill, The Clubhouse, and Renaissance Sports Bar & Grill. There also seems to be more women coming out for the games. Kent Glover, a member of The Clubhouse said “show off our culinary skills to see who really is best cook in Rochester, and enjoy seeing Miami whip the Bills! We also enjoy being out among the people and the camaraderie among friends and guests make for a very enjoyable tailgate party! We are already planning for next season and looking forward to it.” Earl, also a Clubhouse member, commented: “Tailgating is the most important part of going to a football game to me, you get to meet and greet other people, and experience things and people you may not have met before and sharing food with others. It brings people together. It’s such a nice feeling to get pumped up for a football game with friends and guests. “ There are more woman attending tailgate parties than ever before, Donna said. “We (women) love football as well as the food, and meeting new people. You can yell scream, fist bump and overall have good time.” “It’s a great place to be on a Sunday afternoon in the fall,” Michael Radney said. He enjoys the atmosphere, and especially getting hyped up for the game. “it’s nothing like being at an NFL tailgating party! It gets you ready for NFL games with food, fun, and entertainment…. They even have a family section inside the stadium to continue the fun!” This enthusiasm continues to grow and the tailgaters will return in record numbers next fall to the Ralph regardless of the Bills record. It’s an event that’s taken on a life of its own, and people genuinely look forward going and having fun. EXPRESSIONS OF KING’S LEGACY CELEBRATION AT ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton to Speak at Elim, National Action Network Event in February
WNY AREA BRIEFS WYATT WATCH: From Council Staff to Council Seat. Rasheed Wyatt, chief of staff to the Common Council, is expected to become the next University District Council Member. Former Council Member Bonnie Russell recently stepped down to make a career change. Wyatt was among six to eight who initially sought the seat including former University District Council Member Archie L. Amos, Michael Hicks, Chris Brown, Jr., Lilton L. Kelley, Nellie B. King and Reginald J. Griggs. Rasheed has been selected by the Erie County Democratic Committee to fill the city’s vacant University District seat.
Timikia Craig Awarded Eva Noles Scholarship Timikia C. Craig, a certified nurse’s aide at Roswell Park Cancer institute, was the recipient of the $1,000 Eva M. Noles Scholarship for 2013. The award was announced at the 6th Annual Eva M. Noles Scholarship and Community Recognition Award Ceremony held December 6 at Roswell Park. Ms. Craig, who joined Roswell as a five years ago, plans to use the scholarship to pursue further training in nursing. She is currently enrolled at the nursing program at Niagara County Community College. The annual program honors the legacy of Eva M. Noles, RN, Buffalo’s first African American registered nurse and a former Director of Nursing at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams Announes HEAP Outreach Sites Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams Announces HEAP Outreach Sites 1st District Erie County Legislator Barbara Miller-Williams will conduct two separate Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Outreaches on Monday, January 27, 2014 and Thursday January 30, 2014. HEAP is a federally funded program to assist Erie County residents with their heating bills. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households. The first outreach event will be held at the Pratt Willert Community Center, located at 422 Pratt St., Buffalo, NY 14211. Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 2:30 p.m. All applicants will be interviewed. DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 27 PLACE: Pratt Willert Community Center 422 Pratt Street Buffalo, NY 14211 TIME: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm Erie County Legislature Democratic Minority Caucus
Regular Heap Is Closing January 31 The offfice of Legislator Betty Jean Grant reminds residents that only Emergency Heap will be available after January 31, 2014. Help with electric bills is also available For more information, call 894-0914 or 602-5877
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Powerful Prince Hall Masons: “Making Good Men Better!”
Masons, Masters and Wardens! Prince Hall Masons in Buffalo, Rochester and Niagara Falls Elect Leaders for 2014
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nnually the Prince Hall Masons in the State of New York re-elect their local leadership. For the upcoming year the presiding officer for all 6 lodges in Western New York are new to the position. Officers carry traditional titles that date back more than 300 years. The title for the presiding officer is Worshipful Master. The Worshipful Master for Saint John’s Lodge #16 in Buffalo, NY is Charley H. Fisher III. The Worshipful Master for Eureka Lodge #36 in Rochester, NY is Robert Mallory III. The Worshipful Master for Electric City Lodge #49 in Niagara Falls, NY is Corey W. Rodgers Sr. The Worshipful Master for Paramount Lodge #73 in Buffalo, NY is I. Lamont Fletcher Sr. The Worshipful Master for Ionic Lodge #88 in Buffalo, NY is Fred Mills. The Worshipful Master for Master Craftsmen Lodge #110 also in Buffalo, NY is Cedric Smith. Supporting the Worshipful Master in each lodge are two officers titled Senior Warden and Junior Warden, for each lodge the Wardens are listed below. Saint John’s Lodge #16: Ralph Wilson and Adam Johns Eureka Lodge #36: Hugh D. Dougall and Lomax R. Campbell Electric City Lodge #49: Damon Moore and Elliott Dabney Paramount Lodge #73: Lauris Robinson and Charles Epps II Ionic Lodge #88: Grady Davis and Oswald Meister Master Craftsmen Lodge #110: Darron Gates and Benjamin Willis The Prince Hall Masons are a non-profit organization which embodies a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. The fraternity, founded upon faith based principles, strives to teach a man the duty he owes to God, his neighbor, and to himself; but does not interfere with his religion or politics as the organization prescribes the practice of virtue in the conduct of its business. The Masons foundation is perpetuated by “Making Good Men Better.” Their purpose is service, which is rendered to the people of New York by helping to improve their social, cultural, and economic conditions of people in this state. The measure of a Mason is giving, an act of unselfish sacrifice for the benefit of others.
Watch The Common Council Live on Tuesdays! Following months of preparation and testing, the City’s new live broadcasting equipment was put to the test at the Tuesday, Jan. 7th meeting. Viewers at home can tune in to Time Warner Cable Channel 22 every Tuesday to witness the meeting in real time for the first time.
ivil Rights leader and National Action Network (NAN) founder Rev. Al Sharpton will speak in Buffalo at two locations on Sunday, February 23. He will be the guest speaker at Elim Christian Fellowship located at 70 Chalmers in Central Park Plaza during morning worship service in honor of Black History Month. On the afternoon of February 23 he will speak at a National Action Network event at Delaine Wearing AME Church located at 680 Swan at 3 p.m. -About NANFounded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works Rev. Sharpton within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for one standard of justice, decency and equal opportunities for all people regardless of race, religion, nationality or gender. One of the national initiatives of NAN is our Anti- Violence Imitative. NAN promotes an agenda of anti-violence and the organization has been in the forefront of the movement to end gun violence. On a national level NAN has worked for stricter gun control laws and has played a key role in organizing gun buy backs across the country. In communities across the United States, NAN has led “Occupy the Corners” against gun violence movement which incudes NAN members and chapter leaders taking over the most violent corners to take back the streets with peaceful rallies and vigils. NAN leadership sits on the White House Anti-Violence task force and task forces in regions where NAN chapters are located. Reverend Sharpton and NAN have brought together leaders in government, the community and youth groups to work persistently to stop the violence and foster positive change in the community to end violence. For more information on our other national initiatives and campaigns please visit our website at http://nationalactionnetwork.net/ about/.
Request Issued for Resumes to Fill Vacancy inThird Legislative District
Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke (D) would like to congratulate Lynn Marinelli on her new appointment as director of intergovernmental relations at the Western New York Office of Empire State Development. Now that a vacancy has opened in the Third Legislative District, Legislator Burke would like to ask all individuals who may be interested in filling the seat to contact his office for information. The County Charter states that the vacancy must be filled by a member of the same party of the outgoing legislator. Therefore, the candidate must be a registered Democrat residing in the Third Legislative District. Please send all inquiries to Patrick.Burke@erie.gov or call 858-8480. Resumes may be sent online or mailed to his office at Old Erie County Hall , 4th Floor 92 Frankin St. Buffalo NY 14202.
Reality Check:Buffalo has the 3rd highest poverty rate of any large city with 30% of families living in poverty.
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Conflicttorn Central Africa gets first woman president .
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New Trial for George Stinney? SUMTER, S.C.— A 14-year-old Black boy executed nearly 70 years ago is finally getting another day in court, and his lawyers plan to argue Tuesday for a new trial, saying his conviction was tainted by the segregationist-era justice system and scant evidence.
Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The mayor of the Central African Republic's capital Bangui was chosen as interim president Monday, becoming the first woman to lead the violence-wracked country, as the European Union agreed to send hundreds of troops to help stem the bloodshed. Catherine Samba-Panza, a businesswoman with a reputation as a fighter who became Bangui mayor last year, was elected in a second-round vote by the transitional parliament. She now faces the enormous task of restoring peace to the chronically unstable country. Cheers broke out in the assembly as the result was announced, with lawmakers singing the national anthem in celebration. In her victory speech, Samba-Panza -- who won 75 votes against 53 for Desire Kolingba, the son of a former president -- called for an end to violence by the mostly Muslim Seleka ex-rebels and Christian self-defence militias known as "anti-balaka" (anti-machete). "I'm launching a resounding appeal to my anti-balaka children who are listening to me: Show your support for my nomination by giving the strong signal of laying down your weapons," said Samba-Panza, who is Christian but did not campaign on a religious platform. "To my ex-Seleka children who are also listening to me: Lay down your weapons," she said. "Stop the suffering of the people." The 59-year-old called herself "the president of all Central Africans, without exclusion", and said her top priority was "to stop people's suffering, to restore security and the authority of the state across the country". EU foreign ministers meanwhile agreed to send hundreds of troops to the country in a rare joint military mission. The troops will help back up 1,600 French soldiers and the African Union's MISCA force, which currently has 4,400 troops on the ground.
George Stinney was found guilty in 1944 of killing two White girls, ages 7 and 11. The trial lasted less than a day in the tiny Southern mill town of Alcolu, separated, as most were in those days, by race. Nearly all the evidence, including a confession that was central to the case against Stinney, has disappeared, along with the transcript of the trial. Lawyers working on behalf of Stinney's family have gathered new evidence, including sworn statements from his relatives accounting for his whereabouts the day the girls were killed and from a pathologist disputing the autopsy findings. The novel decision of whether to give someone executed a new trial will be in the hands of Circuit Judge Carmen Mullen. Experts say it is a longshot. South Carolina law has a high bar to grant new trials.
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HEALTH MATTERS
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Dr. Wesley Hicks Named to “America’s Top Doctor’s List” Dr. Wesley Hicks has been named to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s 2014 America’s Top Doctors List. The list is compiled annually on the basis of recommendations from physicians. A regional Top Doctors directory appears in the January issue of Buffalo Spree Magazine. Dr. Hicks joins 24 physicians from Roswell Park Cancer Institute named to the prestigious list. Dr. Hicks, MD, DDS, FAC, is Chair of the Department of Head and Neck/Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Director of the Head and Neck Surgical Fellowship Program. He was cited for special expertise in the area of head and neck cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery. Pick up a copy of Buffalo Spree and read his impressive story! Congratulations Dr. Hicks!
Hurry! HEAP funds are limited. If you need help paying your heating bills, or know someone who does, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help. Applications are now being accepted. However, funds are very limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t delay, apply now. A little help can make a big difference. For more information, or to see if you qualify, visit HEAPhelps.com, call 1-877-443-2743 or apply online at mybenefits.ny.gov.
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Dr. King And His Love For Jesus
There are a few things that still stand out about Rev. Hosea Williams’ recollection of Dr. King that I think are worth sharing. Rev. Williams said that Dr. King was a “Jesus fanatic.” He said that Dr. King tried to mimic Jesus in everything he did; particularly in his principles, beliefs, and leadership style. He said that Dr. King often gathered his leadership circle for retreats. A common retreat place for him and his staff was in Frogmore, S.C. During the
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retreats, they debated the issues and strategies of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King explained his points of view like Jesus using parables from the Bible. He was always very interested in everyone’s opinions, placing great value on what everyone said. Once he heard everyone’s opinion he often added, “Now gentlemen, I must go counsel with the Lord.” He literally left the group and went off and prayed. It’s clear that Dr. King drew from the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. He often said. “I am Continued Page 7
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uneral services will be held for Huncles “Sonny” Means beginning with a wake on Friday, January 24 at 6 p.m. at True Bethel Baptist Church on East Ferry St. Homegoing Services will be held on Saturday, Ja,. 25 at 11 a.m., also at True Bethel. Better known as “Uncle Sonny,” he was born on January 22, 1936 in Plateau, Alabama, the son of the late Mary Means-Jones. An active sports enthusiast (he served as assistant football coach at East High and is listed in the Baseball Hall of Fame), he furthered his education as a student at Grambling University. He eventually moved to Buffalo with his wife, the late Virgie M. Means. To this union they had three children, Agnes Ceceila, Linda and Steven Maurice Means, Sr. Image of “Uncle Sonny’s” Sports (Gwendolyn). He served as a Foreman with General Mo- column as it appeared in a 1977 tors Chevrolet until his retirement of 25 years of service. edition of The Challenger. Sonny’s spiritual leadership began at an early age and flourished at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church He worked with the Gospel Community Hour, The Four Disciples as well as many other spiritual groups and functions. For many years he served as the sports writer with the Challenger and co-host sports announcer with WIVB-TV. His involvement with religious programming included programs at The Apollo, WUFO and WBLK. Active in community affairs, he was the recipient of numerous awards and honors. In addition to his loved ones, he leaves an entire community to cherish his memory. Our beloved “Uncle Sonny” will be deeply missed.
The Power Of Words…
*For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:37 *Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3 *A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
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Dr. King’s Love for Jesus continued
first and foremost a preacher of the gospel.” It is important to remember his work was guided by his religious beliefs–his religious theology was the foundation of his work. In his book “Strength to Love”, King wrote, “You must be willing to challenge unjust mores, to champion unpopular causes and to buck the status quo. You are called to be the salt of the earth. You are to be the light of the world. You are to be that vitally active leaven in the lump of the nation.” Dr. King’s religious beliefs influenced his political beliefs, not the other way around. A central message of his theology was the liberation of the poor. Challenging a social and power structure that allowed racism, classism, economic and social oppression was a responsibility of living out your faith. (Excerpted from an article By Kevin Dedner, MPH CHRISTIAN NEWS)
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Avery Sunshine Interview By Matt Bauer
Sunshine is on the Way!
What is the story behind your name?
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ven by Buffalo standards 2014 has been a rough winter yet sunshine is on the way. Avery *Sunshine that is. The multi-talented, Atlanta-based Sunshine will be bringing her warm blend of jazz, gospel and soul sounds with a return appearance at The Tralf on February 1st. While prepping for an upcoming appearance in Dubai, Avery graciously took the time to speak to The Challenger about her music, her inspiring message and her upcoming album.
It was a fluke. Dana [my musical partner], he and I were working on the first song that I had ever done. It was being released in Japan and I wasn’t an artist or anything. We were just doing a song and he asked me what name I would have liked on my album. I hadn’t really thought about it and my real name isn’t super cool, so I thought why not Avery Sunshine? Your sound has been called “jazzgosoul.” How do you define the term? A friend of mine actually called it that when she was trying to describe it. It conjures up the sound of jazz, you hear some R&B/soul, you hear a little gospel. I thought that was a really cool tag that she came up with. It’s also based on my experiences; what was sown
into me by my parents. They listened to jazz all the time, they listened to gospel all the time and I grew up listening to Aretha Franklin and Earth, Wind & Fire. I was a gospel musician for many, many years before I got into R&B. I’m still a choir director in church. I thought that was a good way of combining all of that rather than saying “you’re just this,” “you’re just that”. Without giving too much away, what can audiences expect at the show at the Tralf? You should expect to have an amazing time. Expect to get me who I am. I feel that I’m exactly who in real life as I am onstage. I hope they feel like they’re in my living room when they’re listening to my music or watching my performance. I want people to feel comfortable. I want them to feel excited. I want them to be moved. I want them to feel somethingeven if they don’t like it. [laughs]
Your sound is incredibly positive. How do you stay so optimistic?
rollerblades. [laughs]
I have no choice but to be optimistic. I find by being optimistic I live a much more fulfilled life when I am hopeful and positive. I feel like I’m much more alive. I always talk about this because when I was going through my divorce, the moment that I changed my mind about my situation and about what I was going through it seemed like everything else that I was going through changed. My ex-husband changed and it may not necessarily have been him but the way that I looked at everything was different. So, why not be positive? I feel that the alternative is to just shrivel up and die and I’m not going to do that. Maybe that’s sophomoric but it’s the truth. I don’t want to live me life preparing to die. You live to live. I feel that God has put me hear for a reason. I feel like when I’m getting to heaven I’m going to fly in on
Being grateful for where I am and being grateful for the opportunity to do more. I am successful because the place where I’m at now in life I’m absolutely happy. Because I’m talking to you about something that I’ve done; being able to make breakfast for my children and sending them off to school; having finished a second album that’s going to be released in a few months, that’s successful. Checking my checking account after I’ve paid all of my bills and it’s not negative, that’s successful. It’s not something that I’m going to be, it’s where I’m at right now.
How do you define success?
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ON STAGE *THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC BAND featuring Willie Johnson “The Ladies Man,” Fridays at GAME TIME” (The Groove Lounge) 1210 Broadway Ave. 8pm-12am, Sponsored By Bilal, Community Businesses. For more info call 716-491-2285 *AVERY SUNSHINE Saturday February 1 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL With Special Guest DREA D'NUR 8pm $35 Advance | $40 Day of Show Tickets On Sale Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office, Doris Records *FRIDAY NIGHT LAUGHS Friday February 7 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL Featuring CAPONE "The Gangsta Of Comedy" with ROB STAPLETON Two shows 8pm $20 Advance $25 Day of Show & 10:30 p.m. $25 Advance $30 Day of Show Tickets On Sale Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office, Doris Records *THE WHISPERS Saturday February 15 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL TWO SHOWS 7pm & 9:30pm $49 Advance | $54 Day of Show Sweetheart Package - $79 at Box Office Only Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 *RACHELLE FERRELL Saturday March 22 @ TRALF MUSIC HALL TWO SHOWS: 8pm & 10pm $45 Advance | $50 Day of Show Tickets at Ticketmaster.com / Walmart / Tralf Box Office 716-852-2860 Doris Records
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“Black Pearl Sings” On Stage at Rochester’s GEVA Theatre
*Urban Line Dance classes by Cheri, 716-2009702 will be held: Monday’s at the 600 Club, North & Fox 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at New Humboldt Inn, 8-10 p.m.; the last Tuesday of each month Ballroom classes. Wednesdays at St. Phillip’s, 15 Fernhill from 6 to 8 p.m.
Geva Theatre Center’s 2014 Fielding Studio Series kicks off with Black Pearl Sings! by Frank Higgins. This production comes to Geva from The Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca and is directed by Sara Lampert Hoover. The production begins performances on January 23 and runs in the Fielding Nextstage through February 9.
*Willa J. Line Dance, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m., Martha Mitchell Center, 175 Oakmont; Thursdays Schiller Park Center, 60 and Better! 10:30 a.m.; 444-2046 *Hustle For Health: Line Dance Fitness, Studio J 43 Kenmore Ave (near Main) Thurs 7pm -8 pm. Ends Feb 27th 2014 Instructor Jayme Smith www. HustleForHealth.com $5/ class
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*Bennett W. Smith Life Center 833 Michigan Barbara Glover & Bessie Pope Instructors Tues & Thurs 6-7 p.m. *Delavan & Grider Center 877 Delavan Ave. Vinny Brown (854-2488) Bessie Pope Tues. & Mon. 10:30 a.m. – noon
*Hustle For Health: Line Dance Fitness Girl Scouts Buffalo Service Center Walden Ave. for WNY Girl Scouts Sundays 3:30 - 4:30pm Ends Feb 23rd Register with Troop Leader $5 /class
*Bessie Pope Tuesdays @ EM Tea Cup Cor. Hughes & Oakgrove 6-8 p.m. 308-0970
Ed Saunders Center 2777 Bailey Ave. Fri. 10 am - noon by Vinny. 854-2488.
A Community African Drum and Dance Class with Jama Jama African Drum and Dance is being held at the Gateway Longview Family Resource Center at Ferry near Jefferson on Mondays from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. for all ages. For further information contact Anisha at 491-3311.
Orchestra Rehearsal Rehearsal for The Larry Salter Soul Orchestra is held every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway. The pubic is invited. Call first. 855-9383.
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2014 Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest: “A Salute To African American Organizations In Western New York”
Over 100,000 African American Parents Are Now Homeschooling Their Children
The Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest is open to all young people in grades 4 – 12. Essays Must Be Written (printed or typed) in 500 words or less (200 words minimum) on the topic: A Salute To African American Organizations In Western New York. The history of the organization or a local chapter must have been started in the Western New York area. The history of the organization and/or biographical information on the work of a leader or a member must be included. Interviews are acceptable and photos are welcome, but not required. Be sure your essay includes the name of the organization, and its importance to the community. Essays must be received by Monday, February 3. Send to: The Carter G. Woodson Essay Contest, P.O. Box 63, Buffalo, New York 14207 or leave at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue @ E. Utica St. Your name, address, telephone number, school and grade must be written on your essay. Essays will be judged on content, quality and depth of research, clarity and neatness. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: Grades 4-6; Grades 7-9; Grades 10-12. First prize - $50; Second prize - $35; and Third prize - $25. Additional prizes may also be given to winners of the essay contest. Winning essays will be read by the participants at the African American History Program at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, on Saturday, February 15,at 1 p.m. Essays will also be printed in the April 2014 edition of Historically Speaking. s to be announced.
By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu We hear so much about the plight of Black children and their low test scores. We have not heard that African American child r e n who are homeschooled are scoring at the 82% in reading and 77% Dr. Kunjufu in math. This is 30-40% above their counterparts being taught in school. There is a 30% racial gap in schools, but there is no racial gap in reading if taught in the home and only a 5% gap in math. What explains the success of African American students being taught by their par-
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ents? I believe that it's love and high expectations. I am They were honored several years ago for producing the greatest turnaround as a Recovery school. The principal had the opportunity to pick and choose her staff and emphatically stated, "If you want to teach in this school you must love the students". Researchers love promoting that the racial gap is based on income, marital status, and the educational background of the parents. Seldom, if ever, do they research the impact of love and high expectations. Since the landmark decision, Brown vs. Topeka in 1954, there has been a 66% decline in African American teachers. Many African American students are in classrooms where they are not loved, liked, or respected. Their culture is not honored and bonding is not considered. They are given low expectations - which helps to explain how students can be promoted from one grade to another without mastery of the content. There are so many benefits to homeschooling beyond academics. Most schools spend more than 33% of the day disciplining students. And bullying has become a significant issue. One of every 6 Black males is suspended and large numbers are given Ritalin and placed
Homeschooling offers students the opportunity to be educated based on their individual learning style while obtaining necessary core skills. Seth, grade 8, and Aaron, grade 5, are brothers and Buffalo homeschoolers who use resources such as the Buffalo Public Library, online learning tools, and text books to comprise their education
in Special Education. These problems seldom, if ever, exist in the Homeschool environment. Another major benefit is the summer months. Research shows that there is a 3 year gap between White and Black students. Some students do not read or are involved in any academic endeavor during the summer. Those students lose 36 months or 3 years if you multiply 3 months times 12 years (grades first -12) Homeschool parents do not allow academics to be forsaken for 3 months. Finally, in the homeschool environment, parents are allowed to teach their children morals and principals. And many are teaching their children with the Africentric curriculum SETCLAE. These children
are being taught truths like, Columbus did not discover America; Abraham Lincoln did not free the slaves; Hippocrates was not the father of medicine and that African history did not begin on a plantation, but on a pyramid. Until public schools give more love, higher expectations, better classroom management, greater time on task throughout the entire year, values and the SETCLAE curriculum, we can expect to continue to see an increase in African American parents homeschooling their children. P.O. Box 1799, Chicago Heights, IL 60412 * Phone: (708) 672-4909 * Fax: (708) 672-0466 Email: customer@africanamericanimages.com * Website: www.africanamericanimages.com
Rochester New York Elects a New Mayor for a New Day
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n an icy cold day in Rochester New York, January 4, 2014 a broad cross section of the Citizens of Rochester filled the more than nine decades old Auditorium Theater to witness the public swearing in of Lovely A Warren, Sixty -Seventh Mayor of Rochester NY. From beginning to end , the program and the audience included various segments of Rochester; youth/seniors, Hispanic/African American/Caucasians/Asians, economically challenged/affluent, ordinary citizens/elected officials, the dedicated/ the curious. All were witnesses of the birth of a new burst of focus on belief in the future of our city for the sake of our Youth. From The Buffalo Soldiers presentation of colors to the Mayor’s leading her key appointments through the audience to greet the public, there was a sense of optimistic excitement, The program included youth from the Montessori Academy, the Borinquen Dance Theater Continued Page 13
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new year always brings on thoughts and feelings of new energy, fresh ideas, and novel approaches. As Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. enters its ninth year of prisoner justice advocacy, 2014 will be a year of increased education and enhanced advocacy that serves to engage your input regarding local and statewide justice issues. We have always encouraged you to join us in advocating for justice, right here in Buffalo and beyond. January has us bringing some attention to the plight of those who are held in solitary (isolated) confinement. We have highlighted this issue before and we’re doing it again to solicit your active involvement in challenging a prison policy that is cruel and inhumane. In a word: torture. Your voice, your signature, and your interest will help to move legislation that will end the kind of long-term solitary confinement that rots the mind, body, and spirit. We have known this for decades. The U.S. prison system incarcerates more of its people than any other country in the world and it also isolate more of its own citizens than any other country in history. Prison administrators say that solitary confinement provides discipline and prevents violence. Several studies, examining the relationship between prison violence and isolated confinement, have shown that this is generally untrue. While the U. S. has quadrupled its incarceration rate in the last thirty years, work, education and therapeutic programs have been discontinued. While prison space has increased, opportunities for rehabilitation on the inside have decreased. This is a recipe for violence. Currently, there are about 80,000 prisoners in solitary confinement. While there are some who are truly dangerous and who pose a serious threat, most are not violent or dangerous. Some have mental health issues that are not being dealt with. Some are escapees or suspected gang members. Long-term isolation is often misused, placing a person in solitary for years…even decades. Not too long ago, some Americans accepted legalized segregation. Today, some Americans accept legalized torture in the form of isolated confinement. It has been proven that living with no human contact for an extended period, can lead to severe psychiatric harm. The Center for Constitutional Rights has this to say: “Today, tens of thousands of individuals across the country are detained inside cramped, concrete, windowless cells in a state of neartotal solitude for between 22 and 24 hours a day. The cells have a toilet and a shower, and a slot in the door large enough for a guard to slip a food tray through. Prisoners in solitary confinement are frequently deprived of telephone calls and contact visits. ‘Recreation’ involves being taken, often in handcuffs and shackles, to another solitary cell where prisoners can pace alone for an hour before being returned to their cell. Ever since solitary confinement came into existence, it has been used as a tool of repression. While it is justified by corrections officials as necessary to protect prisoners and guards from violent superpredators, all too often it is imposed on individuals, particularly prisoners of color, who threaten prison administrations in an altogether different way. Consistently, jailhouse lawyers and jailhouse doctors, who administer to the needs of their fellow prisoners behind bars, are placed in solitary confinement. They are joined by political prisoners from various civil rights and independence movements.”
Join us on Monday, January 27, 2014 for a full-day of workshops about Solitary Confinement. We urge you to join the fight against it. CAIC (Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement) will be in Buffalo to conduct these workshops . We urge you to attend. At 12:30, CAIC will be at Back to Basics, 1370 William Street in Buffalo. At 7:00, CAIC will present a program on Solitary Confinement at Prisoners Are People Too’s regular monthly meeting at Pratt-Willert, 422 Pratt Street in Buffalo. To RSVP or ask questions, contact BaBa Eng, g.babaeng@yahoo.com, or Karima Amin, karima@ prisonersarepeopletoo.org.
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If You’re Brown Stick Around! Dear Editor: After months of disrespect and bully tactics, the local corporate media (the News) finally presented an article that was balanced concerning the Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools, Dr. Pamela C. Brown, in their Jan. 19, issue. The writer of that piece should be commended on researching and writing a fair and informative report. The community finally got a picture of Dr. Brown that was basically suppressed. Her educational and cultural background is truly amazing. Dr. Brown’s education, experience and work resume is leagues ahead of her non-educational critics. What was also revealed in the Jan. 19 piece, is that the president of the local parent association who shamlessly parroted the same garbage that the cabal of bribers have been saying (that “she’s in over her head”), is truly the one in over HIS head and clearly on the wrong side of history… After reading this article any well-meaning person would wonder “should I believe my lying eyes?” Hopefully now Dr. Brown will be allowed to do her job in peace without having to suffer the “slings and arrows” of outrageous men with money and “a negro or two...” roy st. clair
Community Defines RIT’s Diversity Efforts by Michelle Cometa (Part II - Conclusion) -Global and domestic diversity strategiesExperiencing another’s life and circumstances can influence new viewpoints. At the forefront is RIT’s Partnerships in Pluralism program, where individuals are matched with peers from different colleges and divisions, and from different socio-economic statuses and roles at RIT. It offers a chance to learn about others and to dispel stereotypes. Overall, faculty and staff expressed satisfaction with RIT and its focus on diversity in the 2012 Faculty and Staff Engagement and Climate Survey. More than half the faculty and staff responded to the survey. Seventy-five percent stated that RIT has been effective in promoting diversity, and 78 percent agreed senior management is committed to, and supports, diversity. Yet some of RIT’s students have remarked to McDonald that they go through their entire time at the university never setting foot in the city of Rochester. “As we talk about global efforts, we don’t want to dissociate the domestic from the international,” he says. To connect the two, McDonald began working this year with James Myers, associate provost of international education and global programs, and Richard Newman, College of Liberal Arts professor of history, to develop a domestic study abroad program. Still in its early stages, the program would consist of classes and hands-on experiences in historic locations. Imagine traveling the routes of the Underground Railroad or the Trail of Tears, or re-enacting the march on Selma. Courses would be open to U.S. students as well as Continued Page 13
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The Children’s Crusade
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AVERY SUNSHINE continued something that I’ve done; being able to make breakfast for my children and sending them off to school; having finished a second album that’s going to be released in a few months, that’s successful. Checking my checking account after I’ve paid all of my bills and it’s not negative, that’s successful. It’s not something that I’m going to be, it’s where I’m at right now. Can you tell us about the new album? We took our time recording it but we hurried finishing it since I have a tendency to obsess over every little thing, and believe it or not with that pressure we turned coal in to a diamond. I’m very proud of this record. We call it The Sunroom. The idea that everybody has a room; the living room or bedroom, and you’re absolutely free to talk about whatever you want in that room. You’re free to have ADD with your emotions and feelings and not be judged for it. This record may seem like it’s all over the place but it’s a reflection of the things that me and my musical partner hold dear to us. The message is for anyone to embrace what you hold dear and be that. You’re a completely independent artist. What advise do you have to for emerging artists? Make social media your best friend. It is your promotion. People say negative things about record labels but the one thing that I can say is somebody has to promote your music so why not you? Buckle down and get it done. It’s your business. Not only do you push your music, you push who you are. You’re able to celebrate yourself as well as promote. I compare it to Target. Target has commercials so that you can shop at Target. It’s the same with social media but you can still be human. I feel sorry for the artists who feel that their music is good enough that they don’t have to deal with the people. Make social media your best friend but just be responsible about it.
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LEGAL SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No.: 801180/2013 Date of Filing: January 2, 2014 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -againstMICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON, if living, or if either or all be dead, their wives, husbands, heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, assignees, lienors and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said MICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and the respective husbands, wives, widow or widowers of them, if any, all of whose names are unknown to plaintiff; DENNIS G. SAXTON; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; GE MONEY BANK; HSBC BANK USA, NA; STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JOHN DOES" and "JANE DOES", said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff's attorney(s) within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Russell P. Buscaglia of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed on December 6, 2013, and filed with supporting papers in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Erie, State of New York. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MICHELLE M. SAXTON A/K/A MICHELLE SAXTON DENNIS G. SAXTON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR AMTRUST BANK, in the principal amount of $149,350.00, which mortgage was recorded in Erie County, State of New York, on October 29, 2007, in Book 13377 at page 8350. Said mortgage was thereafter assigned to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by Assignment of Mortgage dated May 15, 2012 and recorded on June 28, 2012 in Book 13588 at Page 777. Said premises being known as and by 4299 ROXBURY DRIVE, BUFFALO, NY 14221. Date: October 22, 2013 Batavia, New York Tanisha Bramwell, Esq. ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Batavia Office 26 Harvester Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 585.815.0288 Help For Homeowners In Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is a complex process. Some people may approach you about “saving” your home. You should be extremely careful about any such promises. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid entities and other nonprofit organizations that you may contact for information about foreclosure while you are working with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department at 1-877-BANKNYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at www.banking.state. ny.us. The State does not guarantee the advice of these agencies.
LOVELY WARREN continued and the Wilson Pearls Step Team. Current and past political and community leaders represented a wide range of supporters who shared comments on their and her journey to this place of launching; the election of the first woman / African American woman to lead the city of Rochester. The oath of office was presented by Judge Theresa Johnson (first African American female judge of Rochester) with a family bible held by Lovely’s Aunt Mary McClary-Hill in place of the recently deceased Grandfather McClary (photo page 10). Lovely’s inaugural address was unusual in that the focus was entirely on what she believed possible for Rochester to become again, a great city on the banks of the Genesee. Her promise was not to the politically attuned public but to her young daughter and her daughter’s peers, the inheritors of the future. “I believe that Rochester can do better, she said” She went on to state that such improvement would require two things, Her untiring efforts to serve the whole city and the committed help of each citizen to close the divide between the two Rochesters through working together…… Following the public swearing in on Saturday, On Sunday Religious leaders and the those who caught the inspiration coming from our new leader appropriately presented prayers for the success of this new era leader and her staff at Sacred Heart Cathedral. On the following Friday, Lovely joined with her family for the personal task of laying to rest the Grandfather who had raised and inspired her to come to this place of leadership, Many in her innaurgal audiences sensed that we were a witness to the birth of a new star in the heavens. We could not help but join her campaign to “be the change we want to make in the world.”
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RIT’s 2,000-plus international students. “These kinds of experiences would enrich the understanding our international students have about U.S. history, human rights and diversity,” says Myers. “There’s good evidence our student body will continue to be more diverse and that we need to make a serious effort to reflect this, not only in a diverse faculty, but in the curriculum. Our hiring practices reflect the high value we place on diversity. But if we really value inclusiveness, we’ll teach it and I think that goes to the core of why we think it is so important.”
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ERIE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE Index No. 800674/2013 Date Filed: 12/17/2013 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, against Sachin Patel, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouse, heirs devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; State of New York; and '''JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 129 Montecello Place, Buffalo, NY 14214 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $29,250.00 not to exceed negative amortization amount up to 110% of the original principal amount and interest, recorded in the ERIE County Clerk’s Office on December 7, 2007, in Book 13383 of Mortgages, page 6252 covering premises known as 129 Montecello Place , Buffalo, NY 14214. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates ERIE County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: October 4, 2013 Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 250 Mile Crossing Boulevard, Suite One, Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 247-9000 Our File No. 12-019825 Premises known as 129 Montecello Place, Buffalo, NY 14214. All that certain property situate, lying and being in the City of Buffalo, County of ERIE, State of New York. Section 89.67, Block 3, Lot 21
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nother losing season with a 6-10 record. The Bills head coach should receive a d-minus for his coaching this season! Consider: *He allowed Thad Lewis to be inactive for the Cleveland MID-312 MID696 MID-228 MID155 MID-485 MID-896 MID-985 3-WAY Browns game. How do you allow your best quarterback on EVE-407 EVE-201 EVE-705 EVE-644 EVE-013 EVE-218 EVE-151 the roster to be inactive? (That’s grounds for an F!) *The special teams were horrible and Danny Crossman should be fired for such a bad performance. Coach Marrone actuWIN 4 MID-0339 MID-8261 MID -7222 MID- 8216 MID- 9842 MID- 7979 MID-2549 ally blamed the players instead of firing EVE-5346 EVE-4748 EVE- 6554 EVE-4106 EVE- 4496 EVE-1657 EVE-1709 his friend. What a guy…too much into friendship instead of moving the team forward. TAKE 5 1-6-11-16-33 1-20-28-37-39 15-16-17-19-21 07-16-20-27-33 09-19-20-29-38 10-19-25-29-33 03-13-15-34-35 *It’s time to upgrade the play calling by getting rid of Nathaniel Hackett and By GEORGE replace him with the Cleveland Browns RADNEY fired head coach (who is a very good LOTTO 12-25-45-50-55-56#28 01-06NFL offensive coordinator) Rob Chudz19-44-48-54 #14 inski. Coach Chudzinski did a good job with Cam Newton in Carolina, where Cam set passing yard records in his first two seasons. *How could coach Marrone cut Da’Rick Rogers before HOT TIP training camp ended, saying Rogers could not run routs properly. He is running routes just fine for Indianapolis Colts in their come from behind a playoff win against the Challenger Hits Chiefs. Rogers also had 9 receptions for 109 yards for Colts two weeks ago. He’s currently replacing Reggie Wayne in Midday their offense. He was the Bills most dynamic player in train896-Grandma’s Pix (bx) ing camp at St. John Fisher College and you cut him! You cut 415- Hot Tips (bx) him for Chris Hogan!!! That’s another reason why the Bills 567-920-845-213-576-800-108-457-915-234-569-657-137have not been to playoffs in 14 years! Evening *The move of Stevie Johnson from wide out to slot receiv830-173-435-780-912-064-323-456-789-107-954-556-738*201-Number book (Straight)* er must be questioned because Stevie was over 1,000 yards 901-096-546-809-019-854-354-683-907-745-865-798-102 075-Number Book (bx) two years in a row but only had 597 yards this year. *On The Bills’ use of C.J. Spiller: They would not allow 449 - Number book (bx) him to get space on defenders by setting up screen passes, 258-Number Book (bx) and throwing the ball to him when isolated on a linebacker. Hackett could not use him in mismatches against defenders, LUCKIE DUCKIE or running wild cat with him and Fred Jackson would have given Bills more blockers than defenders in many situations. 134-431-143 The wild cat formation would have worked better at the goal 648*123*104 line against KC Chiefs, rather than having Jeff Tuel attempt a pass. 980-422-809 *The Bills should sign Thad Lewis as number two quar981-989-970-990-080-800 terback and keep Marcus Dixon as third string. Thad Lewis 390-196-102-581-752-319can start for several teams in the NFL, so sign him now to 408-378-352-126 ensure a quality back up to E.J. Manuel. The offensive line quick money $$$$ THE NUMBER BOOK 189-444-886-202 needs J.J. Unga to start at tackle along with Antonio McLean 189-809-444 322-522-412-432-421-423 at guard and draft stud linemen for other tackle position. The 886-980-422 only hold overs should be Cordy Glenn and Eric Wood. 322-522-355 *The defense was the best coached unit on the team under 3-Way Winning Numbers this Time Last Year Mike Pettine and received an A from yours truly. A defense 800-592-390 that can make Leodis McKelvin look good as a defensive 394-833-924 back is all good with me. The entire unit had more ups than 01/31/2013 Evening 6-3-4 127-909-418 downs for the 2013 season. The Bills must keep Jairus Byrd 01/31/2013 Midday 5-2-6 927-313-466 (PAY THE MAN), and get another linebacker (Khalil Mack 01/30/2013 Evening 5-8-7 124-550-525 from UB would work) too sure up the unit along with a 01/30/2013 Midday 4-6-3 583-269-508 healthy Gilmore and Williams in the secondary. Dan Car01/29/2013 Evening 4-2-7 penter and Brian Moorman should return as our main kick01/29/2013 Midday 7-2-5 ers. 01/28/2013 Evening 3-3-8 grandma’s JANUARY picks Updated Info: George Radney, Jerome Davis and Mighty 01/28/2013 Midday 9-4-7 Oba will be reporting from the SuperBowl/ streaming live 01/27/2013 Evening 7-7-5 on WUFO 1080 am, and catch all media Day activities in 01/27/2013 Midday 8-2-4 Challenger Community News. We will be giving you latest 01/26/2013 Evening 8-9-4 Super Bowl updates! 01/26/2013 Midday 9-2-4 01/25/2013 Evening 6-1-8 01/25/2013 Midday 4-6-6 01/24/2013 Evening 0-2-4 NEW YEAR! NEW LUCK! Visit us at 01/24/2013 Midday 0-7-0 01/23/2013 Evening 8-4-7 challengercn.com 111-942-714-999-333-292 01/23/2013 Midday 7-5-9 MONEY: 256-567-476 01/22/2013 Evening 2-8-2
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Wednesday January 22
Saturday January 25
Sunday January 26
Wednesday January 29
Buffalo & Erie County Pubic Library Job Fair: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Downtown central Library, 1 Lafayette Square.
Buffalo Golden Gloves: Tralf Music Hall, 5 p.m.; $25 advance; $30 day of show; available at Tralf Box Office, Doris Records, Carubba Collision, Ticketmaster.com, Walmart; www. BuffaloGoldenGloves.com
Kerns Bowling Center Hosts Pepsi Junior Travel League: 163 Kerns St. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Community Leaders Awards Luncheon: 12 noon, Buffalo Convention Center; hosted by the National Federation for Just Communities of WNY, Inc.; $50 per person.
Enough is Enough Prayer Meeting: 6 p.m., Greater Works Fellowship Church, 210 Southampton St.; 8872303. School Board Meeting; 5:30 p.m., 801 City Hall. Board of Education Members Public Hearing: 4:30 p.m., #801 City Hall; re: Health Sciences Charter School.
From Vic-Tim to Vic-tory – A Discussion of Race in America: With Kenneth N. Robinson, author, 8 a.m., Time Warner Cable Channel 20 Buffalo Academy of Science Charter Science Fair: 12 noon, 190 Franklin St.; for students 6th – 11th grade.
Monday January 27 Buffalo Association of Black Social workers Meeting: 6 pm. CAO, 70 Harvard Place; buffaloabsw@yahoo.com Aloma Johnson Charter School Board of Trustees: 6 p.m., 15 Jewett Pkwy.; 8564390. From Vic-Tim to Vic-tory – A Discussion of Race in America: With Kenneth N. Robinson, author, 7:30 p.m., Time Warner Cable Channel 20 Wednesday January 29 Enough is Enough Prayer Meeting: 6 p.m., Agape AME Church; 818-3410.
Bowling for Health… Besides being a fun and competitive game, bowling also offers you numerous health benefits. *Weight Loss. Bowling helps you slim down by speeding up your metabolism. Although the game is restricted to a small area, your constant movement while playing helps burn excess fat. You're exercising your legs while walking back and forth between the lane and the scoring table, and working the rest of your body as you lift and swing the bowling ball down the lane. *Muscle Toning and Strengthening. While bowling, your body and arms receive a weight-based workout. *Reduced Risk of Disease. Exercise, including bowling, lowers your risk of stroke, heart attacks, diabetes, increases bone density, improves circulation, lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and helps your body utilize oxygen better. Try to bowl once or more each week for optimum benefits. *A Sport for All Ages *Improved Social Life Bowling can help you make new friends.
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Thursday January 30 Coctail Reception for Phillip Dabney Jr. Candidate for City Court: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Osteria 166, 166 Franklin; 393-9071 o. Friday January 31 Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m., First Niagara, First Niagara Center Box Office or 1-888-223-8000
Community Rummage Sale The first Saturday of every month the Broadway Market sets aside tables for the community to sell their wares. Tables are ten dollars for the day, proceeds go to Friends of the Market. Reservations can be made at (716) 8930705. For more information check us out at http:// broadwaymarket.org/.
“Can’t Stop Singing”
:Join the chorus for this toe tapping, finger snapping musical event! All you need is a song when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Murray and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends bring the magic of music to life on stages big and small – and right into the audience! The all-new Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing” is at Shea’s Performing Arts Center from Wednesday, March 5 through Sunday, March 9. Tickets for all 10 performances are on sale now.
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TOYS FOR JOY! CHRISTMAS was made merrier for a host of children in December thanks to The F.A.T.H.E.R.S. group and their distribution of new and gently used toys it received during its annual pre-holiday “Tops for Joy” donation campaign. The Christmas party and gift-giving was held in the Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence. In addition to Santa, Gov. Cuomo was a special guest at the community event. Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes and State Senator Tim Kennedy were also present. Leonard Lane is president of the F.A.T.H.E.R.S. Organization.
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