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PROFILED: RACE IN CIVIC CIRCLES Series Race & Spirituality Rescheduled for Thursday, May 16, 7 pm This dialogue was originally scheduled to take place April 25th. Please join us to take part in this important conversation on May 16th at 7 pm.
DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS AWARD: School of the Arts was recently honored with the 2013 Essie Calhoun Diversity in the Arts Award at the opening night of The Whipping Man at Geva Theatre Center on April 6. Geva Theatre Center created the award in 2011, which was named in honor of Essie Calhoun, Retired Chief Diversity Officer, Director of Community Affairs, Vice President of Eastman Kodak Company and Chair of the 2011 United Way of Greater Rochester Campaign. Ms. Calhoun was the first recipient of this award, which is given annually to a person or organization that promotes and encourages diversity in the arts. Garth Fagan received the 2012 Essie Calhoun Diversity in the Arts Award. This year’s recipient, School of the Arts, was founded in 1981 and is a Rochester City School District secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 12. Approximately 1,150 students attend classes at SOTA and carry a full academic course load, in addition to a rigorous fine arts sequence. SOTA boasts the highest attendance rate (93%); lowest drop-out rate and highest annual graduation rate (90%) of any city school. Accepting the award on Saturday evening were Kelly Nicastro, Principal, and Alan Tirre, Assistant Principal for the Arts. Patty Malgieri, Chief of Staff for Dr. Bolgan Vargas, Superintendent, also spoke about SOTA’s important role in our community.
In what ways can our spiritual leaders help to bridge gaps in our understanding about each other, as diverse members of our community? How can we, especially those of African descent, constructively and strategically contribute to this understanding? Guest speaker/ facilitator TBA. This project was supported by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities and the Rochester Area Community Foundation. *African World History Class Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Hosted by Kiah Nyame $5 donation requested per
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U. of Rochester Honors Famous Classical Singer Jessye Norman The University of Rochester presented an honorary doctorate of music to Jessye Norman, one of the world’s leading classical sopranos. Norman received the honorary degree at a benefit concert in Rochester for Action for a Better Community on April 14. Action for a Better Community is a community action agency that promotes and provides opportunities for low-income individuals and families to become selfsufficient. Jessye Norman has had a singing career spanning more than 40 years. She is a five-time Grammy Award winner, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, in 2010 she was presented by President Obama with the National Medal of Arts. She holds honorary degrees from more than 40 colleges and universities around the world.
*Comedy Festival, featuring Sheryl Underwood, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Tony Rock and Don D.C. Curry, May 3, Rochester Blue Cross Arena; tickets ticketmaster locations.
Would you like to be a vendor at the Clarissa Street Reunion this year? The Clarissa Street Reunion Committee (CSRC) has scheduled its 18th Annual Festival for August 17, 2013. If you are intersted in being a vendor at the reunion, please call Denise McMcGowen at (585) 234-4177 for your application. All our vendor placements are on a first come first paid.
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WNY AREA BRIEFS McIntyre Gets Buffalo Community Leaders News Endorsement in Endorse Kapsiak: Fund Raiser Set for May 2 School Board Race Bryon J. McIntyre, a retired Buffalo firefighter and community activist, was endorsed by the Buffalo News in the upcoming School Board election. The former substitute teacher in the Buffalo School District was cited as representing a change. He is running in the Central District where School Board President Mary Ruth Kapsiak is the incumbent.
Harvest House Gets $50,000 Grant First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. and Larkin Development are joining together to offer a partnership grant of $50,000 to Harvest House in Buffalo. Harvest House today is celebrating the grand opening of its New Hope Education Center at 175 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo, which offers vocational programs, free legal advice and a literacy drop-in center. The Center serves a vital mission on Buffalo’s East side by providing support and outreach services to members of the community. The funding from First Niagara and Larkin Development will help the organization make improvements to the exterior of its building. Harvest House has been serving the residents of Buffalo for 20 years.
VOTE FOR THE CHILDREN TUESDAY MAY 7 School Board Election Day
Buffalo School Board President Mary Ruth Kapsiak, Central District Representative, has received the support of various community leaders and organizations in her bid for reelection including BUILD of Buffalo, Game Time Experience, Madeline Scott, George K. Arthur, Charley H. Fisher, Russell Smith, Sharon West and Citizen Action. She has been rated Superior by the Buffalo Teachers Federation. A fund raiser will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m. at Game Time Experience, 1210 Broadway at Lathrop featuring entertainment by Bilal Abdullah’s Music of Life Jazz Ensemble.
George C. Fraser National Networking Expert to Speak On Thursday, May 9, 2013 George C. Fraser, one of America’s leading experts on the power of networking will be the featured speaker at an event hosted by the Black Capital Network. The interactive networking presentation will be held at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The event is Free and will include a Q&A with Mr. Fraser and a BizPitch Contest in which five business owners will have 3 minutes to pitch their business. The winner will win a $1,400 PowerNetworking Conference package. Seating is limited for this special event, please call (716)881-6066 or Email jparker@thebcn.com to RSVP.
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NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER VISITS BUFFALO
The UNITY Coalition and Erie County Democratic Chair Jeremy Zellner, hosted a meet and greet with NYS Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli this past Sunday. The event was attended by over 100 Democrats including Erie County Chairperson Betty Jean Grant and numerous town and city zone chairs. Having the opportunity to talk 1one-on-one with one of only three statewide elected officials proved to be a memorable experience for many in attendance. Also present: (soon to be endorsed) Bert Dunn for Erie County Sheriff, Mary Carney, Endorsed Democratic candidate for Erie County Family Court and Surrogate Court Judge Barbara Howe, who is no stranger to our community and who is up for re-election this year! Kudos to the Erie County Democratic Committee and UNITY for pulling this together!
Budget Hearings Schedule To Review The Mayor’s Proposed City Budget For The Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Common Council President Richard A. Fontana announced the Common Council’s schedule of Budget Hearings on the Mayor’s Proposed City Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
dates and times are subject to change. For further information regarding the Common Council’s Budget Hearings on the Mayor’s Proposed City Bud-
get for the Fiscal Year 20132014, please contact your respective District Common Council Member or the Common Council Legislative Staff Office at 851-5105.
The hearings will be conducted during the period of May 1 through May 6, 2013 and will be held in the Council Chambers located on the 13th floor of City Hall. The Budget Hearings are a very important aspect of the budgetary process that the Common Council uses to provide Council Members and residents with a public forum to review and comment on presentations by City departments and allied agencies relating to their ability to: · Operate within the scope of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; · Comply with City Charter and Code mandated duties and responsibilities; and · Attain the goals and objectives of their respective department or agency. A schedule of the Budget Hearings is attached and can also be found at the City of Buffalo home page at www. city-buffalo.com. Please note that Budget Hearings’
START OF FILLMORE AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT ANNOUNCED
Mayor Byron Brown, joined by Majority Leader Demone Smith and members of the Martin Luther King Jr., Park neighborhood last week, announced the start of construction on the $2.2 million Fillmore Avenue Streetscape Project. Brown noted that the $2.2 million Fillmore Avenue Streetscape Project will bring better roads, sidewalks, decorative lighting, new tress and benches to this important corridor , and is part of a much larger plan for the area. Fillmore Avenue serves as the Gateway to MLK Park, and has the potential to become one of the most important commercial corridors in Buffalo. The streetscape improvements to Fillmore Avenue, between N. Parade Avenue and East Ferry Street, include road repaving, new sidewalks, bike lanes, decorative lighting, new trees and benches. This project will also improve pedestrian and vehicular safety with the installation of a new street lighting system and enhanced cross walks.
Former Buffalo State President Honored at Scholarship Gala ‘Muriel A. Howard Honors Program’ Established Buffalo State’s 16th annual Foundation Scholarship Gala held on Saturday, April 20, at the Statler, 107 Delaware Avenue, in Buffalo, honored the former president of Buffalo State, Muriel Howard. Proceeds from the gala provide scholarships to students enrolled in Buffalo State’s prestigious All College Honors Program. During the gala, the All College Honors program was officially named the Muriel A. Howard Honors Program to recognize the former Buffalo State president’s more than 13 years of leadership at the college. Howard, who currently serves as president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) in Washington, D.C., will return to Buffalo to take part in the gala. “Dr. Howard’s leadership, vision, and commitment founded on an unwavering dedication to Buffalo State students were pivotal in shaping the culture of excellence that exists today in all facets of the college. It is with profound gratitude to Dr. Howard for her exemplary presidential tenure and for establishing a solid foundation for Buffalo State’s future that we name our hallmark educational program in her honor,” said Buffalo State President Aaron Podolefsky. As AASCU president, Howard is an advocate for public higher education at the national level, working to influence federal policy Continued Page 18
4 National/International NEWS Tuskegee University Honors Victims Of Infamous U.S. Syphilis Experiments Tuskegee University recently commemorated the 16th anniversary of former President Bill Clinton’s apology for the U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study. Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, 15th U.S. Surgeon General, delivered the keynote address at the commemoration luncheon April 5. For 40 years, from 1932 to 1972, 399 African-American
males were denied treatment for syphilis and deceived by officials of the United States Public Health Service. As part of an infamous study conducted in Macon County, Alabama known as “The Tuskegee Experiment,” poor sharecroppers were told they neve told that they had syphilis, rather t hat they were being treated for “bad blood.” In fact, the physicians in charge of the study ensured that these men went untreated. For participating in
bids COUNTY OF ERIE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2013 CAPITAL ROAD OVERLAY CONTRACT A PROJECT NO. CAP-21.341.463.523-13A The Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, is seeking sealed bids for this road mill & overlay project. Sealed proposals will be received at the DPW-Division of Highways Conference Room 1419A, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013. Bid deposit of $140,000.00 required. Apprenticeship and MWBE utilization included. Plans will be available for purchase at $100./ set from Thursday, April 25, 2013 through bid date. Pre-let meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2013 11:00 a.m. at the DPW-Division of Highways Room 1419A, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY. Bid submittal details are on the Erie County website at: http://www2.erie.gov/dpw
the study, the men were given free medical care, meals, and free burial insurance. The Tuskegee Syphilis study has become a powerful symbol of racism in medicine, ethical misconduct in human research, and goverment abuse of the vulnerable. At the start of the study, there was no proven treatment for syphilis. But even after penicillin became a standard cure for the disease in 1947, the medicine was withheld from the men. The Tuskegee scientists wanted to continue to study how the disease spreads and kills. The experiment lasted four decades, until public health workers leaked the story to the media. By then, dozens of the men had died, and many wives and
DID YOU KNOW PRENTIS EARL HINTON? Prentis worked in the Coke Oven Division at Bethlehem Steel located in Lackawanna, New York from the mid-1950s until the early 1970s. • During this period of time, he resided on Northampton Street in Buffalo. • Mr. Hinton died of lung cancer in September 2010. The law firm of Lipsitz & Ponterio represents the family of Prentis Earl Hinton in an ongoing lawsuit against the manufacturers of coke ovens, and with the help of the Hinton family, we are attempting to recreate Prentis Earl Hinton’s work history and find his co-workers. If you worked at Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna and knew Prentis Earl Hinton, please call the attorneys at Lipsitz & Ponterio at 716-849-0701.
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children had been infected. In 1973, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) filed a class-action lawsuit. A $9 million settlement was divided among the study's participants. Free health care was given to the men who were still living, and to infected wives, widows and children. But it wasn't until 1997 that the government formally apologized for the unethical study. President Clinton delivered the apology, saying what the government had done was deeply, profoundly and morally wrong: Annually, the university seeks to honor the victims of the study by addressing public health and ethics issues. This year, the Tuskegee University National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care will held several events including a violence prevention forum for Macon County students.
Stop the Torture of Solitary Confinement
Anti-mass incarceration forces must start now to build support for prisoners held in long term solitary confinement in California, who went on hunger strike in 2011, said Carl Dix, of Stop Mass Incarceration. “The authorities promised to change conditions” two years ago, “but they lied,” said Dix. This time, “we want to spread the word” before the inmates’ next tentative strike date, July 8. -blackagendareport
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Buffalo-Niagara Chapter Representatives Attend National Action Network Convention: Largest In History Of Organization (New York, NY) Thousands of people attended National Action Network’s (NAN) annual national convention April 3-6 in New York City including delegates from over sixty NAN chapters across the United States. The Buffalo-Niagara Chapter was represented by Rev. Gregory Nelson, President; Janique S. Curry, Vice President and Kent Olden, Public Relations Coordinator. The convention concluded with major announcement by Rev. Al Sharpton, founder and President of NAN, regarding action plans formulated during the convention. Firstly, the organization will target major private corporations about their employment, procurement, and inclusion practices at board levels. According to Rev. Sharpton: “the reason that Black unemployment has remained high is that the public sector jobs are being cut while the private sector has increased jobs but lowered its commitment to inclusion and hiring and doing business in our community. NAN intends to go at major industries that sell their goods in our community but do no good with our community.” Rev. Al Sharpton is sending letters this week seeking meetings with ten CEO’s of
major corporations and will publicly release findings relating to business and hiring practices in Sharpton communities of color. Secondly, NAN started an “Alert Watch” since the Supreme Court is deciding on Affirmative Action and Section 5 of The Voting Rights Act-both of which Rev. Sharpton attended the oral arguments for at the Supreme Court— and NAN has issued an alert that will go into action in the event that the Supreme Court overturns either of the aforementioned policies. NAN will mobilize activists to urge Congressional action and to put pressure on the academic and corporate community if Affirmative Action is lost. Lastly, he called on NAN delegates to put pressure on their Senators to vote on stronger Gun legislation that could come up for debate in the Senate this week. Other highlights of the national convention included the Measuring the Movement forum on the final day that brought together three generations of civil rights leaders to discuss strategies on what can be done to sustain civil rights and the social justice movement regardless of what the court’s decisions may be. The forum featured civil rights leaders and a review by some of the legends of the civil rights movement regarding the progress made and mistakes made in the fifty years since the “March in Washington.” The Forum included civil rights icons Rev. Joseph Lowery, Juanita Abernathy, Otis Moss, Jr., and Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., among others. Several officials from the Obama Administration attended the NAN convention including Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Regina M. Benjamin, Surgeon General of the United States, Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, as well as leading members of Congress and activists such Continued Page 18
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Dangerous Food Additive of the Week Read the Label...Be Aware!
Aspartame
(Equal, NutraSweet) This artificial sweetener is found in Equal and NutraSweet, along with products that contain them (diet sodas and other low-cal and diet foods). This sweetener has been found to cause brain tumors in rats as far back as the 1970s, however a more recent study in 2005 found that even small doses increase the incidence of lymphomas and leukemia in rats, along with brain tumors. People who are sensitive to aspartame may also suffer from headaches, dizziness and hallucinations after consuming it.
bids GRAYCLIFF CONSERVANCY, INC Notice to All Bidders NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR MAIN HOUSE FIRST FLOOR, FLOOR REPLACEMENT & ASSOCIATED WORK AT GRAYCLIFF, 6472 OLD LAKESHORE ROAD, DERBY, NY 14047 Please take notice that Graycliff Conservancy, Inc. (“Owner”) will receive sealed bids for the MAIN HOUSE FIRST FLOOR, FLOOR REPLACEMENT & ASSOCIATED WORK at Graycliff, 6472 Old Lakeshore Road, Derby, New York 14047, and will be received until 1:00 PM on June 06, 2013. Each bid must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Bidding and Contract Documents and must be accompanied by references of similar projects and a bid security in the form of a Certified Check, Bid Bond, or Bank Check in the amount of 10 percent of the bid amount. Bidders must have a minimum of five (5) years successful experience in completion of similar projects for State, National or locally registered landmarks. The successful bidder may be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond each for 100% of the amount of the Contract. The completion date for this project is December 31, 2013. This project is being funded in part by a grant from the State of New York (NYS). It is the policy of NYS to encourage the greatest possible participation of minority and women-owned businesses enterprises in State funded projects. The General Contractor, by bidding on the contract, acknowledges his/her understanding and support for this policy and pledges to fully cooperate with the Graycliff Conservancy in meeting NYS requirements as set forth in the Bidding and Contract Documents. Effective April 29, 2013, Bid Documents (dated December 20, 2012) may be obtained at a cost and/or examined free of charge at: Reprocraft 136 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14203 Telephone: 716-847-6262 Documents are available for purchase at Reprocraft’s general billing rates. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM EST at the project location Graycliff, 6472 Old Lakeshore Road, Derby, New York 14047. Bids are due June 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Graycliff. If mailing bid it must be sent to: Attention: Reine Hauser, Executive Director Graycliff Conservancy, Inc. P.O. Box 823 6472 Old Lakeshore Road Derby, NY 14047 If you have questions,please contact Dirk Schneider, Chaintreuil | Jensen | Stark Architects, LLP at (585) 244-3780 The Graycliff Conservancy, Inc. has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity organization. All qualified minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) suppliers, contractors, and/or businesses will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era Veterans Status
HEALTH MATTERS
Report: Contaminated ground turkey found in 21 states
FDA says “major public health threat”: Dangerous bacteria found on 90 percent of turkey tested KANSAS CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in ground turkey on U.S. grocery shelves across a variety of brands and stores located in 21 states, according to a report by a consumer watchdog organization. Of the 257 samples of ground turkey tested, more than half were found to be positive for fecal bacteria and overall, 90 percent were contaminated with one or more types of disease-causing organisms, many of which proved resistant to one or more common antibiotics, Consumer Reports found. The non-profit, independent product-testing organization said in the June issue of its magazine that the sampling marked the first time it had conducted a laboratory analysis of ground turkey, a popular consumer alternative to hamburger. It was alarmed by the results. “Some bacteria that end up
on ground turkey, including E. coli and staph aureus, can cause not only food poisoning but also urinary, bloodstream, and other infections,” said a Consumer Reports statement on its findings. The group said it samples ground turkey from 27 different brands including major and store brands. Turkeys, like other livestock in the United States, are commonly given repeated low doses of antibiotics in an effort to keep the animals healthy and help promote growth. But there has been growing concern that widespread use of antibiotics in animals that are not sick is speeding the development of antibiotic resistance. The National Turkey Federation said the findings were sensationalized on a sampling that was “extremely small,” and said that blaming use of antibiotics in animals was “misleading.”
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Here’s A Good Reason to Stop Eating Potato Chips -Conclusion-
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also found widespread contamination, discovering antibiotic resistant E coli, salmonella and other harmful bacteria in turkey, ground beef, pork chops and chicken in sampling done in 2011. The food safety regulator says resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is “a major public health threat,” and last year issued voluntary guidelines for animal health and animal agriculture industries aimed at limiting the antibiotic use in livestock. The agency has rebuffed efforts to mandate reduced usage, however. U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, a New York Democrat, last month reintroduced legislation that would ban non-therapeutic uses of eight types of antibiotics in food animal production. EAT TO LIVE!
Other Dangers Lurking in Your Potato Chips Aside from acrylamide, there are more than 800 heatinduced compounds – 52 of which are potentially carcinogenic – created when potato chips and other foods are cooked at high temperatures. Dr. Mercola says some of the well-known toxins created when heating food include: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) – Fat that drips onto the heat source (such as when you’re cooking meat), produces excess smoke that surrounds your food. This transfers cancer-causing PAHs to the meat. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) – AGEs you ingest from food builds up in your body over time. leading to oxidative stress and inflammation, which are risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs) – Just like acrylamide, these are also carcinogenic. They usually appear on the blackened sections of your meat, which is why you should avoid charring your meat. What’s The Best Way to Avoid These Toxic Hazards? Potato chip and junk food manufacturers are continuously searching for ways to improve their products. One example is Pepsi Frito-Lay’s attempt to reformulate their products with all natural ingredients. Although it is less toxic, it is still not healthful. Dr. Mercola says the best way to avoid toxins like acrylamide is to consume raw or minimally processed foods. Consuming fresh, whole foods is the secret to being optimally healthy, managing you weight, and really enjoying your meals. Opt for organic and/or locally-grown vegetables, raw dairy, organic grass-fed meats, healthy oils, nuts, and seeds.
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*Ministers Wives and Widows of Buffalo and Vicinity Scholarship Breakfast May 4 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 179 E. Ferry call 864-7491.
FAITH BASED
*Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America New York Diocese Holy Convocation now thru May 3 at 7p.m. nightly, God’s Tabernacle of Praise, 1787 Genesee St. guests Dr. Kathy Bowman of Antioch Holiness Church, Bishop Dwight Brown of New Mt. Ararat Temple of Prayer, Bishop Jacqueline A. Foye of Greater Apostolic House of Prayer and Bishop Reginald McGill of New Life Fellowship from Rochester, NY.
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*The Missionary Department of Greater Apostolic House of Prayer, 1455 Fillmore Ave, Bflo, NY, will sponsor: Mother & Daughter Luncheon Saturday, May 4, at 11:30 a.m – 2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: District Missionary Melinda Hollie, Victory Temple Church of God in Christ, Bflo NY. Ticket Prices: Adults – $14; Children: Ages 4-12, $7. Pastor and Founder: Bishop Jacqueline Foye
“I love the Lord because He hears my prayers and answers them. Because he bends down and listens. I will pray as long
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Love Alive to Host 20th Anniversary Reunion Service The Love Alive Fellowship Church will be in celebration of their 20th Church Anniversary on June 9th, 2013. There will be a “Reunion” service at Love Alive at 10am followed by a Celebration Banquet at 3pm at The Fairdale Banquet Hall. For More information please contact 831-3553, or 602-6016 for more Information.
Mother's Day Walls Memorial Bazaar Rev. Scott Moore
Spring Revival
Walls Memorial AMEZ Church will again host the Rev. Scott Moore of Judah AME Zion Church, Mitchellville, Md. as he brings The Word for Spring Revival 2013 beginning Wednesday, May 8 through Friday, May 10 service starts at 7 p.m. each night. The public is invited to attend. Rev. G. Michael Tydus is host Pastor.
Humboldt Parkway Baptist Church Spring Revival The Humboldt parkway Baptist Church Annual Spring Revival will take place now thru May 2 at 7 p.m. nightly. The Evangelist will be the Rev. James L. Cherry Jr. Pastor of the Aenon Baptist Church in Rochester, New York. The public is invited to attend. Rev. John T. Hilliard is Pastor.
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A Mother’s Day Bazaar will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10AM to 2PM hosted by the W.G.G.P. Ministry of Friendship Baptist Church 402 Clinton St.. Call (716) 847-1020 for more information. Featured will be a speaker, refreshments, vendors, amd a Chinese Auction. All Are Welcome!
Pre -Mother’s Day Luncheon WUFO Mix 1080 Radio will present a Pre-Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 11 at Templeton Landing, 2 Templeton Terrace from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and include music, food, fashions and more. Tickets are available at WUFO Studios, 89 LaSalle Avenue. For more information call 834-1080 or visit www. wufoam.com for details.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23 . She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task - but he just couldn't remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to know."
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“The State has turned its Play Streets for Healthy Family fun! Event Kicks Off This Sunday May 5 In summer of 2012, the or obese, and in some areas back on our school, our com- Partnership for a Healthier the rates are well over 50%! America and their honor- One of the primary goals of muity, and...our children” ary chair Michelle Obama Play Streets is addressing the
COMMUNITY Charter School Officials Bitterly Disappointed With Vote by New York State Regents to Not Grant Charter Renewal
BUFFALO, N.Y.,– The Board of Trustees and leadership of COMMUNITY Charter School reacted with bitter disappointment to a vote by the New York State Board of Regents to not grant the school a provisional charter renewal. The Regents voted in favor of a non-renewal recommendation from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) during their monthly meeting held in Albany last week. “The state has turned its back on our school, our community, and worst of all our children,” said Daniel S. Ricigliano, board president. “In a depressed inner-city neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side, COMMUNITY Charter School offers a beacon of hope to its students and their families. In essence, the state decided it Image from one of Community would rather force parents Charter’s advertising campaigns to to send their children back save their school. to the failing Buffalo Public School system rather allowing them to remain in the safe, nurturing learning environment we provide at COMMUNITY Charter School.” Ricigliano said the vote was especially disappointing after the school received positive news from Bill Clarke, the new director for the state’s charter school office, regarding a oneyear provisional renewal following his unannounced site visit in early February. “We have readily acknowledged there were areas in need of improvement based on the first three years of our most recent four-year charter renewal and we have taken steps to address them,” Ricigliano said. “To sustain operation beyond 2013, COMMUNITY Charter School implemented a comprehensive “School Improvement Plan” to address all areas in need of improvement. Dramatic changes were implemented during the past year in terms of school leadership and academic achievement. We have made significant progress and the attitude of our teachers, students and families/parents has been incredibly upbeat. “There seems to be a double standard at play with education in New York State. State officials allow public schools systems to fail year after year with no penalties or little consequence, which is a waste of taxpayer money,” said Ricigliano. “COMMUNITY Charter School has received tremendous support from our elected officials, pastors and faith-based leaders, and the local community during the past few months, and we ask them for their continued support.” Ricigliano said the Board of Trustees will explore all options, including legal action, to keep COMMUNITY Charter School open beyond June 2013. Denise Luka, head of school, echoed the board president’s comments saying, “This is absolutely devastating news for our school and our community. We will work with and provide support to our students and their parents/families, and our teachers and staff to help them deal with this difficult situation.” Luka said the school’s administration, faculty and staff are fully committed to providing its students with the knowledge they need for academic achievement and social-emotional development. “COMMUNITY Charter School serves 298 children, grades K-6. Nearly all of our students are socio-economically disadvantaged minorities, yet they maintain a 93 percent attendance rate. “COMMUNITY Charter School empowers its students with educational opportunities above and beyond standardized tests and helps them to achieve academic success, which is not measured by assessment scores alone. “Our school now functions as a best-practices elementary school, and the remarkable efforts we have undertaken have resulted in demonstrable academic growth among our students.
announced a national Play Streets program to target growing obesity trends and the growing lack of physical activity among youth. Dozens of cities applied to be part of the program and Buffalo was one of the 10 cities selected to participate. Locally, GObike Buffalo spearheaded the effort to bring Play Streets here, and they will lkick off the fun time event this Sunday, May 5 in the Buffalo romise Neighborhood , Manhattan Avenue, Mercer Avenue and Hill Street from Noonto 4 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month from May through September, 2013, streets will be closed to cars and opened up to the community to get together, get active and have fun. Play Streets will create a safe, accessible space for people to walk, ride bikes, dance, play sports and games and eat healthy food. SCHEDULE All Play Streets events are happening on Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. In addition to this wekend’s May 5th – Buffalo Promise Neighborhood –event, the schedule is as follows: June 2nd – Hamlin Park –Northland & Wohlers July 7th – Seneca/Babcock August 4th – Allentown September 1st – West Side (Rees St./Buff State/Richardson Complex) GOALS In 2009, 11% of NY State High school students were obese and 15.6% were overweight.[1] In Buffalo over 25% of students of all age levels surveyed are overweight
“We recently held our spring lottery for the 2013-14 school year and there is a waiting list for every grade except first and fifth grades. There are not enough vacancies in other charter schools in the surrounding area to accommodate an influx of nearly 300 students if we are forced to close. “The State made its decision without seeing results of the state assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) which were administered just last week and in Math, which are being administered this week. Our students are learning how to take tests and have seen modest gains in the past year.”
obesity epidemic and those youth-identified needs by transforming select city streets into car-free urban parkways, creating a community space for individuals, children and families to safely walk, jog, ride bicycles, skate and have easy access to other physical activities.
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“We invite you to share in building the vision for a world‐ class education system designed for all children” Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pamela C. Brown invites the community to attend the following upcoming meetings Note: Some meeting locations and dates have been changed since the last advertisement
“Parent Assembly: Working Toward a Perfect Parent Partnership” **Saturday, May 4th: 10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., PS 89 Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, 106 Appenheimer St.
“Panel Discussion with College Bound Seniors” **Thursday, May 16th: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., PS 95 Waterfront School, 95 Fourth St. Monday, May 20th: 6:00 p.m., PS 37 Futures Academy, 295 Carlton St. A public hearing will be held to solicit comments concerning changing the name of the school to the "Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School."
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10th Annual Motorcycle Bike Blessing On Saturday May 11at 2 p.m. Above The Rest Motorcycle Club,. also known as (ATR M.C.) will hold their 10th Annual Blessing of Motor Bikes at Schiller Park Senior Services located at 2057 Genesee Street. The purpose of this event is to start the riding season with a Blessing for a safe year. We are dedicated to promoting a positive image of motorcycle riders through personal conduct and safety. We are dedicated to the community and promote involvement through positive surroundings. ATR M.C. supports the youth in the community with positive images, attitudes, knowledge and skills that we will have an impact on their future. Above the Rest is a co-ed not-for-profit, drug and weapon free organization. Established in June 2003, our purpose is to bring together a class of working people whose common interest is in motorcycle riding while promoting good fellowship among members, encouraging membership and supporting the community. For additional information, please call (716) 390-0314 All motorcyclists are welcome to participate in the blessing ceremony.
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ENTERTAINMENT Chris Brown “Can’t Win” With Rihanna
Fantasia Loses Her House to the Bank It’s long been said in the music industry that with “mo money” there are “mo problems.” Fantasia’s life is a living testament to this undeniable truth. TMZ is reporting that the singer’s home was in foreclosure proceedings, leading her to make plans to sell the house. She tried selling, but couldn’t get the market value that she’d paid for the home. Originally, Fantasia tried selling the house for $800,000, which is half a million less than what she paid for it, but there were no biters on the deal. Finally, in a hint of desperation, Fantasia just gave the house back to the bank, meaning that she will probably get nothing back from her investment. Fantasia has long been in the news for a variety of reasons, much of it having nothing to do with her amazing singing ability. Just two months ago, she was in the news after getting into a feud with Jet Magazine Editor Mitzi Miller, who joked that Fantasia was illiterate. Before that, a long string of odd personal and financial decisions seem to have put Fantasia’s life into the dog house. We hope she can learn and grow from her mistakes to one day have the life she thought she’d have once she became famous. But it all comes down to
Sometimes you can almost feel bad for Chris Brown. It seems t h a t Breezy is telegraphing his relationship status with Rihanna these days. A day after photos of RiRi getting close-and-personal with a fan in New York City popped up on Twitter and Instagram, Breezy dropped a new breakup ballad called “I Can’t Win.” He also revealed that his new album, X, will drop on July 16, but that song’s not on it. In a tweet late Monday night, Breezy revealed the new track, but he clarified, “Some s--- I felt like writing that’s not on the album.” The track includes the chorus, “She ain’t bluffing/She gonna do it/I think it’s time for me to face the music.” Later he croons, “Going back and forth with the lies/Never compromise/Girl, if you love me better prove it/Baby, I can’t win.” And who is the girl in question? Our bet is that it’s RiRi. After those photos of her macking on fanboy Justin LaBoy appeared on the Web, our boy Breezy took to Twitter posting his thoughts. “S** is overrated now a days. Just remember to keep ya muthaf***in head up.” He then he unfollowed RiRi, jumped back on his exes Karrueche Tran’s account and posted a link to his video for “Home.” Meanwhile, RiRi is now following Drake on Instgram. Guess Breezy really can’t win.
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Lil Wayne Emmett Till Lyric: Till Family To Take Action Against Rapper’s Mountain Dew Endorsement
The Till family has reportedly revealed to AllHipHop.com that they intend to pressure the New Orleans-native’s endorsement with Pepsi Co-owned soft drink, Mountain Dew after his unwillingness to apologize for his offensive lyric on Future’s “Karate Chop (Remix).” Since the song surfaced online in February, representatives from the Till family have been very vocal, expressing their thoughts on the matter and earlier this month posted a clip via YouTube underscoring their current stance on the degrading lyrics. “We also support blocking and banning the endorsements. I’ve maintained through February, Don’t do the Dew. His biggest endorsement is through Pepsi’s Mountain Dew,” declared Till’s cousin and Director of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation, Airickca Gordon-Taylor. “Stop buying it, stop lining his pockets. People are outraged because they feel that he should apologize to our family. I believe that’s least of what we deserve.” Shortly after “Karate Chop” leaked online the Chicago SunTimes reported that Future’s label, Epic Records, confirmed that the track was released without the company’s authorization and added that the official version “has removed those lyrics from that song.”
AROUND TOWN WITH MARNETTA Saturday, May 11th The Temptations & The Four Tops….Seneca Niagara Casino…More info senecaniagaracasino.com Thursday, May 23rd Spring Fling Fundraiser benefiting The Urban Chamber of Buffalo…6pm – 9pm ….550 Genesee…wear your favorite spring colors and enjoy music by DJ Papa Trini playing your favorite Old school, R&B, Reggae, Latin and Hip Hop… admission $20
Sunday, May 26th… ”Funk Til you Drop’ at The Tralf…4pm til midnight…first ever fundraiser for Buffalo Funk Fest….to keep Funk Fest free we need your support….all your favorite local bands performing all day and night…tickets ONLY $10…benefiting Buffalo Funk Fest 2013…tickets at Tralf box office and Doris Records.
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ON STAGE *The Larry Salter Orchestra rehersals, open to the public every Tuesday @ 7 p.m. at the historic Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway @ Michigan. Admission is free! *Comedy Festival, featuring Sheryl Underwood, Arnez J, Tommy Davidson, Tony Rock and Don D.C. Curry, May 3, Rochester Blue Cross Arena; tickets ticketmaster locations. *Old School / New School Dance Monday Nite Madnes fundraiser with DJ Doc, Saturday, May 25, Ss. ColumbaBrigid RC Church Hall, 75 Hhickory St.; Tickets $15; for info Cheri @ 200-9702 or Roz @ 598-7532. *Oscar Alston and his Orchestra presents an Evening of Elegance Musical Tribute to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie, Memorial Day Weekend , Friday May 24, The Tralf; tickets $25 , $40 VIP @ Doris Records and the Tralf Box Office; 716-222-2939 for info. *Royal Comedy Tour featuring Don “DC” Curry, Sommore, Bruce Bruce and Michael Colyar, Sheas’ Buffalo, May 4; wwwroyalcomedytour.com *Comedian Joe Torry for the Ques Comedy Comedy Buffalo, Sat. May 4, Adams Mark Hotel; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 65th 2nd District Conference; www. quesofcomedy.com
*Bill Cosby, Turning Stone Showroom, June 7 @ 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; tickets at Turning Stone Box Office 361-SHOW BLACK JAZZ: the stageplay, Written & Directed by Terre King May 4th, 8pm, Mason O. Damon Auditorium, Buffalo Public Library Tickets $15 pre-sale only. See any cast member for tickets:Allison Shorts, Ashley Graves,Candace Whitfield, Cierra Monroe, Dereka Steverson, Damond Rainey, Elisha Ali, Jennifer Holmes. Keith Mobley, Kunjane Lyons-LatimerMichael Prince, Monique Webb. STOMPIN’AT THE YARD: "The Yard's Greatest Hits: Top 25 performances from 2008-2010" on the big screen at Dipson Theatre inside the Market Arcade Film & Arts Centre 639 Main St. Thurs May 2nd @ 7p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at Doris Records 286 E Ferry St. NO tickets will be available at the door. For more information call 602-6253. *Dru Hill, Shirley Murdock, D’Mott, Saturday, June 1, 8 pm @ the Tralf; $49 advance, $54 @ door; tickets at WallMart, The Tralf Box Office, Doris Records and online at ticketmaster.com; for more info twitter@youngBiz1
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Lights! Camera! Action! EXTRAS NEEDED! Join the cast and crew of the feature film THE ROMANS produced by Black Rose Films now shooting in Buffalo! Written and Directed by Korey Green (The Forgotten City) Knuckle City Films, and Executive Producer Larry Quinn; comes "The Romans," a modern day version of the Julius Caesar story set in the inner city of Buffalo, New York. Join our incredible cast and crew on this amazing journey! Please send a photo and resume if at all possible to productionassistant@ blackrosefilmsusa,com, (There is no compensation but screen credit will be provided.) See the dates below and contact us if you are interested and available! Call times and the locations for each scene will be provided once you have regis-
tered at the following e-mail address: productionassistant@blackrosefilmsusa.com ****ALL LOCATIONS ARE IN THE BUFFALO, NY AREA**** Monday: May 6th-Banquet Hall - 11am-5pm Model looking African American and Caucasian women-aged 21-35. African American and Caucasian men and women-ages 30-65. Tuesday: May 7th - 10am2pm African American men-construction worker and laborer, ages 21-50. Wednesday: May 8th-construction worker, painters, laborers, African American men, ages 21-50. Saturday: May 11- 9am. Location: City Hall African American men and women, all ages. Saturday: May 11th- 5pm. Bingo Hall Scene-African American men and women, ages 50-plus.
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Candidates Address Top Issues In School Board Race: Offer Solutions
United Black Men’s Think Tank Hosts Candidates Forum
We posed two basic quezions to each candidate. 1. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, ARE THE THREE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS? AND WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO TRY TO REMEDY THESE PROBLEMS? 2. WHAT DO YOU FEEL BEST QUALIFIES YOU FOR THE JOB? AND WHY SHOULD RESIDENTS ESPECIALLY RESIDENTS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY - VOTE FOR YOU? We also asked them how they would rate the current Board on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest).
c) Our teachers have too many other responsibilities that distract from providing quality instruction for their students. The district needs to work with the teachers to ensure appropriate allocations of time for trainings, meetings, paperwork, and reports to minimize the impact on instruction
On Saturday, April 27th, five of the candidates for Buffalo’s upcoming School Board election gathered at the St. Martin Village Community Center on Dodge Street at the invitation of the United Black Men’s think Tank. Sharon Belton Cottman (Ferry District), Dr. Wendy Mistretta, (North District), John Henry Grant (writein candidate), Dr. Theresa Harris-Tigg (East District), and Bryon McIntyre (Central District) fielded questions on specific subjects pertinent to the district’s education dilemmas. The candidates were asked their opinions on the call for a return to neighborhood schools, the implementation of innovative teaching practices, and on the proposal to close all failing schools and re-open them under a different organizational model. L. Nathan Hare, President of the Community Action Organization (CAO) and Think Tank Acting Chairman moderated the panel, positing substantive questions on comprehensive after school programs for every school, ensuring on-time graduation, and better connection with and inclusion of parents into the process. Candidates were also asked to speak to the idea of gaining control over the taxpayer dollars that go for education, or at least a voice in how those dollars are spent, and to the goal of getting the district to work in cooperation with the city’s Head Start programs. Throughout the dialogue, the newer candidates seemed to converge generally in spirit, tone, and substance. Ms. Belton-Cottman, Ferry District representative, seemed content to diverge, a fact that stood out. On the issue of neighborhood schools, for example, Mr. Grant took a research based – let’s-take-alook-at-it approach, the others supported it emphatically, and Ms. Cottman seemed to view such a move as restrictive; prone to continuing inequities. Over all, the candidates seemed generally well informed, with the exception of the youthful John Henry Grant, who made up for the lack with positive, high energy and inspired vision. There
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Theresa A.. Harris-Tigg East District Candidate
Mary Ruth Kapsiak Central District Incumbent
Bryon McIntyre Central District Candidate
Sharon M. Belton-Cottman Ferry District Incumbent
Wendy S. Mistretta North District Candidate
Educational Background: Doctorate in Education, Leadership, and Policy from SUNY UB, Master’s of Science in Education from Canisius College, and BAfrom D’Youville College, NYS Permanent Certified English (7-12) Teacher
Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Communication, Masters Degree in Special Education, Masters Degree in Reading, Certified in School District Administration.I have worked as a Substitute teacher, Special Education teacher, Assistant Principal, and Supervisor of Elementary Education.
Educational Background: AA degree (ECC) and Bachelors Degree in Sociology (SUNY Buffalo State College)
QUESTION 1: ISSUES & SOLUTIOINS
Educational Backgroud: Falconer Central School – Regents Diploma, 1986; Pace University, College of White Plains, White Plains, NY – BBA in International Management, 1990; Buffalo State College – MS in Student Personnel Administration, 1994; University at Buffalo - Ph.D. in Higher Education, 2008
QUESTION 1: ISSUES & SOLUTIONS
The three most pressing issues facing BPS are: In summary, the schooling crisis our children in Buffalo are forced to endure: 48 failing schools, poor student outcomes, and 40% graduation rate (and less for African American and Hispanic males). When elected to the board, I commit to doing the work to figure out why these horrific statistics exist, to critically reviewing the districts’ data and current responses, and then to advocate/recommend the necessary changes to what is not working and; in addition, look for more viable solutions that result in high academic success for all our students. 2. QUALIFICATIONS & WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU. I have professional training and experiences in teaching public school students and in preparing candidates for the teaching profession. I am a critical and creative thinker and able to lead and drive change in educational organizations. I love and believe in the children and families in Buffalo. I want to continue my life-work of service to the students of BPS on the Board. I am because We are! HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE CURRENT BOARD? Based on the Board’s overall performance as representatives of the parents and students I rate them a 4.
QUESTION 1: ISSUES & SOLUTIONS (1) Student Attendance: I have been an advocate for getting attendance teachers back to help ensure that our students are in school every day, because you cannot teach them if they are not in school which will help us Increasing the attendance rate will improve if children are in school. (2) We must increase our graduation rate ensuring that “all children can learn,” and will receive a quality education. Early intervention (PreK to Grade 3) is key and will help to improve the graduation rate. We must provide all the resources (including technology) and interventions needed for each child, and must create a culture to ensure that the students want to be in school, and create a Safe and nurturing environment for all children. The resources for this must be equal and regularly monitored to ensure ALL schools are adequately equipped for the 21st century. We must also improve teacher preparation and training; I am currently working on getting teachers prepared for taking and passing the teacher exam. In addition, I am investigating improvement and more frequent professional development opporCONTINUED PAGE 15
QUESTION 1: ISSUES & SOLUTIONS A.Governance – The most pressing issue facing Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) is the Board of Education. The level of oversight, monitoring and leadership provided by our current Board Members have led to 45 out 57 failing schools. We simply cannot continue on this path. With the Say Yes to Education Scholarship offering every high school graduate a full scholarship to college, we can not continue on this path. We need change and we need it NOW!!! Our children’s and our City’s future is on the line. My Solution – Get elected to the School board and provide the necessary oversight, monitoring and leadership to make BPS one of the Best school districts in the State. B.Division – The constant division between the BPS Administration, Buffalo Teachers Federation, NYS Education department, and parents has led to a low morale in our district. My Solution – Bring all stakeholders together, commit to working together in the best interest of CHILDREN and solve problems instead of pointing fingers. C.Failure to meet needs of students – The failure of BPS to meet the needs of Special Education, English Language Learners and African American male students is CHRONIC. We cannot continue to leave almost entire sub populations of students CONTINUED PAGE 15
Three Pressing Issues Facing Buffalo Public Schools……. Parental engagement and involvement in the district. Create a “customer centric” environment throughout the district recognizing that parents and children are our customers. Continue to work with the board’s standing parental committee, the DPCC to engage more parental involvement. Forming a task force to assist with identifying the concerns which are impediments interfering with an amicable culture in each school and throughout the district. Continue with the superintendent’s monthly community information and stake holder meetings throughout the district. Have quarterly community meetings and encourage more faith base organizations to encourage attendance, grades and good behavior from students on a monthly bases. Continuing working with Superintendent Pamela Brown on various roll outs to improve graduation, attendance, suspensions, dropout rates. Promoting tools such as the new Code of Conduct, credit recover programs, Star Academy to assist with our at risk student population and our priority schools. Work on revamping the curriculum to review placement and to provide more equitable admissions and resources throughout the district; creating more vocational and criteria based programs. Also continuing to advocate for all students especially those whose first language is not English and students with learning disabilities. CONTINUED PAGE 15
QUESTION 1: ISSUES & SOLUTIONS Three most pressing issues: a) The system does not welcome the inclusion of multiple stakeholders in all decision making, not just during the development of a strategic plan. I will address this on the board level by having meetings with pre-announced agendas in accessible locations, improving partnerships with district committees and organizations, questioning administrators about participation in every district-level decisions, and enforcing current guidelines for shared-decision making. b) Inequitable programs and services throughout the district is a key issue. All families need to have access to schools which are close to home with appropriate in- and out-of-school programs and services. Such programs and services should include (but not be limited to) gift & talented, special education, ESL/ Bilingual, AP, CTE, and extracurricular programs.
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n recent weeks, the characteristic mud slinging during our school board election campaigns has heightened. For Central District challenger Bryon McIntyre, it’s reached the lowest of lows, as powerful organizations have converged to sully his name in unspeakable ways. Reportedly, Phil Rumore, who heads the local teachers union and the leadership of the state teachers union have produced large, full color posters detailing the low down, funky behavior of Park District c a n didate C a r l P aladi no, and calling Sabirah McInMuhammad tyre his c r o n y. They can’t say that Bro. Bryon has emailed pornography, and they can’t cite racist statements that he’s made, so they remind us that Paladino has, in fact, done so – and link our brother’s name to his. For those of us who know Bro. Bryon, these posters are laughable. We’re disgusted by the utter lack of integrity and the appeal to base human reactions, but then the moment is passed. Not so for Bro. Bryon. For him, it’s personal. But as we knew he would, he has already wrestled with the body blow and decided to stand. “Oh my God,” he said. Never in my wildest dreams have I ever thought that anyone at any place or time would try to accuse me of being in association with pornography and bestiality and a known racist. It took something out of me, but I have to stand, because these are the things that happen when you step out here into the world of politics. It’s wicked.” Far more devastating than the obvious insult to Bro. Bryon’s sincerity and decades of devotion to our community is the exposure of his family – especially his children to this heartless assault on their daddy. He recalled those dif-
“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” - John Russwurm, Freedom’s Journal. 1827 America’s 1st Black Newspaper
ficult moments: “When my child came in the house, and my daughter said to me: Daddy, what’s bestiality? And my son looked at it, looked at me and said: why are they doing that? It hurt.” A lie by innuendo is a lie just the same. We’ve got to be savvy enough to recognize the attempt at guilt by association. We absolutely cannot allow ourselves to be duped by those who have enough money to mass produce their lies on bold colored cardstock. -And, speaking of money, let’s be clear about what’s at stake here. This school board election is far more than a part of the mundane, ordinary operation of a local municipality. It’s an epic battle, with huge stakes. On one side, there’s a host of parasitic entities eyeing a billion dollar budget – fully understanding that what many of us view as an education system is actually an employment system. From building contracts, to bogus charter school rackets to janitorial operations, they want that money. Damn the needs of our children, as rich White folk clash with middle class White folk over the economy produced by our babies. On the other side are parents, community members and activists, and an engaged church community who have awakened to the nightmare that engulfs our children. A broad coalition has formed, of folk who may not even know each other, but are shocked and horrified to find that 75% of Black and Brown boys never graduate from Buffalo Public Schools. This formerly sleeping giant has no stomach for the notion that the pawn being used to make the rich richer, and to enable one community to cannibalize another… is children. Let’s put this thing in context. Bryon McIntyre is one of at least two million men, already active in some way, who answered a call in 1995 for our men to redouble their efforts to secure our communities. After the Million Man March, over 25,000 of our children were adopted, church and mosque memberships
swelled, and countless organizations were formed by brothers who knew that our women had been holdin’ it down, and rightly deserved the added force and power of a re-awakened, recommitted man. This school board campaign is a microcosm of that scenario. On our board, we’ve had five of our women who, perhaps to the best of their ability, have been holdin’ it down. But given the dismal state of affairs, obviously, something else is needed. To be clear, this is no slight to the capabilities of women as compared to men. It’s an attempt to be kind to these particular women who have presided over the current state of affairs. The point – is that true to their vow on that historic day, our men have been stepping up, organizing and mobilizing. Bro. Bryon’s candidacy is just one manifestation of a nation wide phenomenon. Succinctly, those who put out the defamatory posters against our brother have far more to fear than they realize. In the span of one week, candidates forums were hosted by the Black Man’s Think Tank, and by 100 Black Men of Greater Buffalo, in conjunction with the group We are Women Warriors. These men are the vanguard. As always, the greatest forces are those that are unseen. This is the battle behind the battle. The ultimate questions are these: who will control (or continue to control) the destiny of our community? Who will corral and enjoy the wealth produced by us or because of us? Will single Black women and our children continue to provide the money that feeds the suburbs, the bodies that fill the jails, the
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millions that are overcharged in the telephone racket to talk to those jailed children, and in so many ways enrich others while we languish? Bryon McIntyre is one of those who say “no.” His personal struggle mirrors the wider one, where White men plot and scheme to crush Black men who challenge them. Their greatest fear has been for that struggle to move from the football field to intellectual or business arenas like this one. The outcome has already been demonstrated on the football field. This is a Mitt Romney moment. We remember that those who were no match for Barack Obama on the merits or with substantive, reasoned arguments, stooped to telling every lie that they could tell in order to raid the country’s coffers through the war machine and remove his image from leadership. In our “little election,” trust that those who would kill the aspirations and possibilities of our children to maintain control of the city’s coffers would absolutely lie on Bryon McIntyre. Now we stand with him. We stand for what he symbolizes – and what he is: a Black man present and committed, a dutiful husband, fathering his children, fighting for all of ours, and accepting the mantle of leadership for our community - taking the blows, and pushing on. We stand with all of those who stand for us. We learn the lesson of unity, ignoring labels, lies, and “divide and conquer” strategies. We see clearly what’s at stake here, and push forward like a mighty juggernaut – for our babies. First task: Vote for Bryon McIntyre.
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MAKING IT PLAIN ..... Truth or Dare
It appears that our beloved Mayor Byron Brown has added a new notch on his belt. The name Sharon Hanson was added to the list of African American females penalized when they dared to tell the truth about the Brown administration and paid the ultimate price for it. She was fired from her job as the Director of Government Relations for Time Warner Cable, Inc. Hanson participated in a Buffalo News survey and when the results were made public, she was identified by her title and position and... she has paid dearly. For the last 15 years Sharon Hanson has negotiated cable rates for the City of Buffalo. She served three terms as Chair of the ECMC Board of Directors and is currently the Vice Chair. Like other women of color who have been thrown under the bus by the Brown/Casey administration, she is a well-respected professional in this community. Ironically, Time Warner, the only cable company in Buffalo, has fallen mute on their reasons to terminate her. Mayor Brown and Mayor Casey have absolved themselves from any involvement in the decision – “absolutely not! No way!” they both stated in the Buffalo News. Ministers and community leaders are calling for a meeting with a possible boycott of Time Warner and organization of some form of protest . How long will this community continue to ignore, make excuses, turn our heads or just lay down and accept the way this administration gives blue slips to Black women and taxpayer dollars to downtown developers? What has to happen for us to see the only time we get trees trimmed, sidewalks and curbs, extra trash pick-ups and all the overtime police can put in for is during Byron’s election year? If you can’t tell the truth to each other, tell it at the ballot box.
Law-Maker or Law Breaker?
We are all aware of Masten Councilman Demone Smith short comings. However last week Smith reached an all-time low. Ch. 2 reported that he has been fined over $4,000 by New York State for his failure to keep his campaign reports current. Smith has not responded to the State’s charges in almost a year and it seems he has no plans to. Smith seemed very upset that he had to take time out to even answer the reporters’ questions. At one point, unable to hide his irritation, he actually asked the reporter if he was a bill collector. As Mayor Brown's handpicked choice for Majority Leader and fellow Grassroots member Smith finds himself in the Mayor’s “dog house” and could lose his appointment as Majority Leader. The Council President seems to suggest that Smith's position is safe for the time being. One community leader wondered why Mayor Brown has not loaned Smith the $4,000. After all Brown has over a million dollars in his campaign war chest.
Has Grassroots found a New Home?
It would seem The Grassroots Political Club has found a new home away from home at the new Statler Hotel. First Mayor Brown opens his campaign HQ's on the first floor, and now the Grassroots Annual Dinner was held there this past weekend. Now before you ask if the Black political Club has sold-out to down town business establishments, be aware this is not true. Word has it that Deputy Mayor Steve Casey suggested the Staler for the dinner location. Casey allegedly made it very clear that he would not attend the annual affair if it was held anywhere in the "hood." I guess Casey does really run Grassroots. Word is the dinner was a grand affair. School Board Elections The Buffalo School Board Elections will be held Tuesday May 7th. This is a big year for the future of our kids, and everyone should make it to the polls on election day. There is a lot of interest this year, and that’s a good thing...Can’t make it any plainer...please get out and vote as though the lives of your children depended on it!! Dr. Jerome McNeal
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tunities to arm teachers to do the best job they can possibly do and make classes exciting and challenging.. (3)Parental Involvement: We must make certain we have more parents involved in their child/children’s education by having the Joyce Epstein’s model for parental Involvement reinstituted to the fullest in all schools to make certain all parents are involved. We need to increase our outreach to parents and guardians and establish better lines of communication (Parent Teacher organizations). 2. QUALIFICATIONS & WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU I am most qualified because I have worked in the Buffalo Public Schools as a Substitute teacher, Special Education teacher, Assistant Principal, and Supervisor of Elementary Education. I know the needs of parents, students, teachers and administrators. I was instrumental in getting 3 blacks appointed to the current Board of Education. We need someone on the board who is knowledgeable of education, education law, and the all issues that the district is facing at this time. I was instrumental in bringing to Buffalo the best and the brightest superintendent in Dr. Pamela Brown. I support Dr. Brown’s strategic plan and can continue to help her with initiatives to move the district forward. I am not a person with a personal agenda, but an agenda for a quality education for ALL students. I have advocated for Pre-K programs, Career and Technical Programs, and Parent Facilitators. I am on the steering committee and serve as Co-Chair of the Community Leadership Council and was instrumental in bringing the “Say Yes to Education” program here to Buffalo and thereby providing wrap around services, providing college scholarship opportunities for ALL students. HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE CURRENT BOARD? I rate the Board as a whole a 6. We have had some victories and successes, but still have a lot of work to do.
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behind. My Solution – I have been a tireless advocate for all of these sub populations and with a seat on the Board, I WILL ENSURE we address the issue that have led to our Chronic failure with these students in particular and All Students in General. 2. QUALIFICATIONS & WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU The incumbent school board member from Central District has had six years to make it better. She hasn’t. In fact it has gotten WORSE. I have a vested interest in the success of students because MY CHILDREN are there. I know what is going on in buildings first hand. I will not put anything before the needs of ALL students. Residents of the BLACK community should vote for me because It will get BETTER under my watch. I am QUALIFIED, I have been and will be INVOLVED whether I am elected or not. As a BLACK MAN on the school board that has no Black male representation, I will ensure we address the 75% drop out rate. We need the presence of a STRONG BLACK MAN on the school board, Black woman have done their part for our children on the School Board. Its time for the MEN of our community to STAND UP, have more of a presence and be more responsible for what is happening to our children in the Buffalo Public Schools. HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE CURRENT BOARD? I would rate the current board a 3. THINK TANK FORUM continued
is no shortage of experience or credentials among this group. Dr.. Harris-Tigg once taught in the public schools, and is now a professor at Buffalo State College. Dr. Wendy Mistretta was once an administrator at Buffalo State, and now serves alongside former firefighter and community activist Bryon McIntyre on the Executive body of the District Parent Coordinating Council. Sharon Belton-Cottman has had a short tenure on the board of education, having been appointed to the seat. For general information on the activities of United Black Men’s Think Tank, call 8815150, or 884-3312.
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2. QUALIFICATIONS & WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU I am the incumbent, Board Member since Spring 2011. I accepted the challenge after the Ferry District seat had been abruptly vacated; a district deserted. I am a product of the WNY educational systems raised by a single mother who emphasized the importance of education. My son’s attended public school; and successfully graduated. I substitute taught for a brief period but the majority of my career has been in the insurance, banking and finances. I bring a much needed dimension to the board; one that is analytical and critical. I am honest, straight forward and my sole purpose is to assist with correcting the failed school system. A system which has existed for over 30 years and this improving the life of our children and our community.
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I seek the opportunity to continue to move this district forward by working with Superintendent Dr. Pamela Brown an experienced educator in turning failed districts around. There is no wonder that so many citizens now want to get with this momentum, but in order to turn this ship around we need to keep as many of the women who had the good sense to bring Dr. Brown here. I appreciated the good intention of certain citizens who feel that they can help, but we are at a very critical junction in the history and the progress of this school district. To bring inexperience, to this board at this junction is a death warrant for our children. Especially when one very powerful candidates have gone on record that he will fire Supt. Brown if he is elected. It is obvious that he has spent enough money in our community to own even more seats the he presently owns after this election. We cannot risk electing new people who have formed “unholy alliances”. In order to keep moving this agenda forward we really need to keep as many of the original women who have been backing Dr. Brown from day one. I hope you will support me in keeping at least two more sojourner women on this board.
2. QUALIFICATIONS & WHY WE SHOULD VOTE FOR YOU. As a mother of two children in Buffalo Public Schools (International School #45), I understand the urgency facing our district to drastically change the way we education our children. I also have an academic and professional background in education. For the past four years I have used this background in service to this district on more than a dozen committees – schoolbased and district-wide. With these experiences, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the financial and organizational challenges our district faces from the points of view of our students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners. I am a native Western New Yorker. I graduated from Falconer Central School (near Jamestown, NY) and benefited from a wonderful system of public education with teachers who made sure I received a high quality education. Ours was a community of farmers and blue collar workers. Despite severe financial difficulties and a lack of higher education, my parents always ensured that I was in school, well rested, with my homework done. We must ensure that all our children have the same support. I know success is possible in Buffalo, or I would not be running for the North district seat on the Board of Education. During my years in Buffalo, I have had the pleasure of working with the best and the brightest in this area. Together we have developed plans to improve our school district, and I want to see these plans implemented. For more information about me, please visit my web site at: http://www. drwendymistrettaforbuffaloboe.com/ HOW WOULD YOU RATE THE CURRENT BOARD? 3 out of 10.
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ACADEMIC DIRECTOR: The Aloma D. Johnson Fruit Belt Assistant Director Sealed bids for the proposed Window Replacement Project, Community Charter School is seeking applicants for the position of Academic Director. The successful candidate will have The Anne Frank Project at the L.K. Painter Community Center in the Town of Collins, a Master’s degree in Education, Administration or a related diswill be received by the Town Clerk at her office located in Buffalo State, The State University of New York, seeks an Assistant Director for The cipline; a minimum of five years’ experience as an elementary Town Hall, 14093 Mill Street, Collins, New York 14034 on or Anne Frank Project. school administrator and a current NYS Administration certificabefore 2:00 P.M. local time on the 20th day of May, 2013, at Required Qualifications: tion. A PhD and three to five years of successful charter or priwhich time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. The • Master's Degree in an arts-related field of study from an accredited college or vate school experiencepreferred.Resumes should be submitted to base project includes furnishing labor, material, and equipuniversity. Buffalo SearchRocket Committee Chair, 833 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14203 ment necessary to perform replacement of existing windows • Demonstrated experience in devised and educational theater; or an equivalent or JLinder@FruitBeltCharter.Org.by 5/17/13. Size: 2 (3.875”) x 4” at the L.K. Painter Community Center, 2355 Main Street in combination of education, training, and experience. Issue: 5/2 Collins, NY 14034. • Ability to travel internationally. Legal Assistant required to Catholic Charities has an exD/L: 4/25 • Demonstrated ability to organize workload, maintain several projects of equal work on supplemental needs Plans and Specifications for the Window Replacement Work cellent professional developpriority at once, and sustain productivity and accuracy under pressure. Price: $141.18 trust. Associates degree or one may be obtained or examined at the office of Wm. Schutt ment opportunity available. • Proficiency in social media tools, outlets and technologies. year relevant experience. Strong & Associates, PC between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 MST Therapist • Demonstrated administrative and interpersonal skills; good research, planning, computer skills required and faBuffalo Challenger P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. analytical, problem solving, organizational skills; strong follow-through. miliarity with QuickBooks preSeeking individuals with Size: 2 (4”) x 4” • Excellent oral and written communication skills. A deposit of $50.00 per set is required (two (2) checks of ferred. Prior customer service mental health clinical trainIssue: 5/1 Must be • Demonstrated ability to work independently, using good judgment, $25.00 each payable to Wm. Schutt & Associates, PC). Bidexperience helpful. ing & experience to impleresourcefulness, and initiative. D/L: ders will receive a refund of the entire deposit upon returning open to learning4/25 and flexible. ment Multisystemic Therapy Preferred Qualifications: Full-time position. May have plans and specifications in good condition within thirty (30) Price: $152.00 (MST) to work with families to adjust schedule to accommo• Demonstrated research in genocide studies and conflict resolution. days of the bid award;non-bidders will be refunded one-half with youth involved in crimdate off site, or off hour meet• Demonstrated experience in fundraising. inal activity. Duties include of the deposit upon the return of such plans and specifications Chronicle of Higher Ed ings. Send resumes to Knicolassessment, treatment, & Qualified applicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu. in good condition within the thirfy (30) days following the Size: 2 (3.375”) x 4.5” son@lsed.org. No phone calls collaboration with families, award of the Contract. Issue: 5/3 please. EOE youth, & community agency Each bid proposal shall be submitted in a sealed envelope, D/L: 4/22 staff. MSW or Master’s in a clearly marked “BID ENCLOSED - L.K. PAINTER mental health field or bachPrice: $1,395.00, includesBUFFALO web CHALLENGER COMMUNITY CENTER WINDOW REPLACEMENT elor’s with extensive experiOCCUPATIONAL Line Ad: $480.20, includes web PROJECT.’’ ence considered. CommuniTHERAPIST/ASSISTIVE Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer Issue: 4/17 & 4/24FT hours. ty based & flexible and committed to respect for diversity and individual differences. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, payTECHNOLOGY EVALUATOR Ability to work able to the Town of Collins, for a sum equal to five per centum Deadline: Thursdayevenings & AND INSTRUCTOR reliable transportation req’d. (5%) of the total amount of the Bid, or a bid bond with sufThe UB Center for Assistive Technology, at 3108 BIDS Size: 1 col (2”) x 2.5” English/Spanish speaking ficient sureties in a penal sum equal to five per centum (5%) Main St., Buffalo, NY 14214, seeks an Occupational pref’d. Community based & of such total bid amount, conditioned that if the proposal is Price: $95.00 flexible FT hrs. Support for Therapist/Assistive Technology Evaluator and accepted, that he/she will execute within fifteen (15) days COUNTY OF ERIE obtaining appropriate adInstructor to assess and train individuals with AssistantADVERTISEMENT Director flom the date of the acceptance of the proposal, a suitable FOR BIDS vanced credentials may be disabilities to access specialized communication and security bond in the amount of the Contract, conditioned for The Anne Frank Project For made available. assistive technologies. the faithful and prompt performance and completion of the PSC 2013 REDUNANT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Reference job #201330 when Buffalo State, The State University of New York, seeks an Assistant Director for The Required: MS in Occupational Therapy, NYS OT Work specified in the Contract. All bid deposits except thatProject. of PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS applying or visit our website Anne Frank License or eligible for licensure, and 3 years the successful bidder will be returned. www.ccwny.org Sealed bids for Mechanical work for the above project will Required Qualifications: experience in area of Assistive Technology. Catholic Charities Director Assistant receivedfield by ofthestudy County’s Commissioner The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to con• Master's Degree in anbearts-related from an accredited college orof Public Works Applications and resumes submitted at 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, in Suite 1400 of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franksider the reputation and experience of any bidders university. in making www.UBJobs.buffalo.edu. Posting # 1300231. The Anne Frank Project NY 14209, Attn: HR. EOE/ lin Street, New York until 10:30 AM local its selection, to waive any informalities or minor• deviations Demonstrated experience in devisedBuffalo, and educational theater; 14202 or an equivalent The Research Foundationofof New SUNY York, seeks M/F an Assistant University and 24, experience. timetraining, on May 2013 at which time they will be openedBuffalo and State, The State ffom the specifications, and to award the contractcombination to otherof education, is an EEO/AA employer Project. Frank Anne The for Director • Ability to travel internationally. read aloud. MBE/WBE and New York State Apprenticeship than the lowest bidder, if considered to be in the best interest • Demonstrated to organize Program workload, maintain several projects equal to this project. Required Qualifications: requirements may ofapply of the Town of Collins. All bids shall be submitted intact on ability Training advertising pays priority productivity and accuracymust under pressure. • Master's Degree in an arts-related field of study from an accredited Additional information be found at: ww.erie.gov/dpw bidding form available for that purpose and addressed to:at once, and sustain • Proficiency in social media tools, outlets and technologies. university. or college 881-1051 Dated: May 6, 2013 Becky Jo Summers • Demonstrated administrative and interpersonal skills; good research, planning, • Demonstrated experience in devised and educational theater; or an Collins Town Clerk analytical, problem solving, organizational skills; strong follow-through. equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Buffalo 14093 Mill Street COUNTY OF ERIE • Excellent oral and written communication skills. internationally. • Ability to travel Instructional Designer/Blackboard Trainer Size: Collins, New York 14034 OF SOCIAL SERVICES • Demonstrated ability toDEPARTMENT work independently, using good judgment, resourcefulness, • Demonstrated ability to organize workload, maintain several projects Issue: The Instructional Resources Department at Buffalo State, State University of New and initiative. 95 FRANKLIN STREET under NEWS of equal priority at once, and sustain productivity and accuracy This contract will be funded wholly or in part with federal BUFFALO York, seeks an Instructional Designer/Blackboard Trainer. D/L: pressure. Qualifications: BUFFALO, NEW YORK funds, and as such, subject to all federal rules andPreferred regulations Price: Required Qualifications: technologies. and outlets • Demonstrated research in genocide studies and conflict resolution. tools, media social in Proficiency • pertinent thereto, including but not limited to federal policy Issue: 4/14 & 4/21 degree. • Demonstrated fundraising. SERVICES RFP RELEASES • Demonstrated• Bachelor's Enlarged and interpersonal skills; good research, administrative of encouraging the participation of minority and women busi- experience in INTERPRETIVE strongThursday skills;and/or solving, organizational problem planning, analytical, Qualified applicants mayThe applyErie onlineCounty at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu. • Demonstrated professional experience training teaching with Blackboard Buffalo Deadline: ness enterprises as sources ofsuppliers, equipment, construcDepartment of Social Services is seeking follow-through. LearnOCCUPATIONAL v.9.0+. tion and services. proposals from individuals and agencies to provide two serSize: enhanced Lineteaching Ad and learning. Size: skills.to technology communication and writtenwith • Excellent oral• Experience pedagogy related vices, as follows: Issue: THERAPIST / ASSISTIVE Consulting Engineers: By the Order of the Town good ability to work • Demonstrated• Experience Price:judgment, $832.01, includes web andD/L: Tuesd using independently, a range of new using and emerging technologies for instruction. 1.) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpretive Services RFP Wm. Schutt & Associates, P.C. Board of Collins, TECHNOLOGY EVALUand initiative. resourcefulness, • Experience in the development and delivery of presentations, workshops, and #1315VF (due 5/29/13) Price: 37 Central Avenue Erie County, New York Preferred Qualifications: ATORin&anINSTRUCTOR seminars educational setting. 2.) Foreign Language Interpretation Services RFP #1313VF Lancaster, NY 14086-2143 • Demonstrated research in genocide studies and conflict resolution. Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer Preferred Qualifications: (dueto respect 6/7/13) (7 16) 683-5961 Becky Jo Summers and committed for diversity and individual differences. Buffalo • Demonstrated experience in fundraising. •The Master's degree. Date: April 15, 2013 Town Clerk UBapply Center AssisThese RFP’s can be found at http://www.erie.gov. All Qualified cor- applicants at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu. onlinefor may Size: •tive DirectTechnology, experience training on, or teaching with, additional Blackboard products respondence, communications and/or contact with the Counat 3108 Issue: including, but not limited to, Content Collection, Collaborate, and Mobile. 00110-1 ty in regard to any aspect of this proposal shall be with the Main St., Buffalo, NY D/L: L K. PAINTER C. C.WINDOW REPLACEMENT 05132F • Professional teaching experience or teaching certification. ECDSS contact person listed on the RFP (#1315VF – Judith. seeks an Occupa•14214, Knowledge and experience assisting faculty with accessibility guidelines (Section Price: dewald@erie.gov; #1313VF – Judith.kolmetz@erie.gov). 508, W3C, UDL) while developing Prospective proponents shall not make contact with or comtional Therapist / Assistive instructional materials. • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to all users. municate with any representatives of the County, including Technology Evaluatoropportunity employer employees and consultants, other than the designated person BuffaloQualified affirmative action/equal State is anapplicants may apply online at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu. and individual differences. respect for diversity to and committed and Instructor to assess in regard to any aspect of these proposals. Erie County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive any and train individuals with informality. disabilities to access Final proposals are to be mailed to or delivered to the address specialized communicalisted on the RFP. tion and assistive techCarol Dankert-Maurer Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed respect for diversity and individual differences. nologies. Required:toMS Commissioner
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and regulations on behalf of member colleges and universities; serving as a resource to presidents and chancellors as they address state policy and emerging campus issues; and providing professional development opportunities for presidents, chancellors, and their spouses. Established in 1984, the honors program currently enrolls more than 200 students who engage in special seminars; receive individual attention from dedicated, highly qualified faculty members; are rewarded with opportunities for applied internships, research, and awards; and have access to their own residence hall and lounge. The gala has helped to raise more than $3 million in scholarship funds for students in the honors program since the fundraiser began in 1998. This year’s gala chairs are Benjamin M. Zuffranieri, Jr., ‘80, and Mary Ellen Zuffranieri, ‘80, and Rock D. Doyle, ‘99. Presenting sponsors are BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Larkin Development Group, LP Ciminelli, and M&T Bank.
NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK continued as Martin Luther King, III, National Urban League President Marc Morial, NAACP President Ben Jealous, Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice President Kerry Kennedy, and many others. Both the family of Hadiyah Pendleton, the 15-year-old who was fatally shot a week after performing with her high school band at the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, and the family of Trayvon Martin were in attendance. A key highlight took place on the actual date of Dr. King’s assassination on April 4th as NAN hosted its15th Annual Keepers of the Dream Awards. The awards, given each year in April to mark the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, honor those who have continued to advocate for the principles for which Dr. King gave his life. In 2011, President Barack Obama delivered the keynote remarks at the Keepers of the Dream Awards. The evening featured special remarks by Martin Luther King, III the eldest son of Dr. King. -Kent Olden VOTE TUESDAY MAY 7 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DAY!
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MAY 1, 2013 Challenger Community News
Thursday May 2
Saturday May 4
Tuesday May 7
Fund Raiser for School Board Candidate Mary Ruth Kapsiak: 6-9 p.m., Game Time Experience, 1210 Broadway at Lathrop.
The Ques of Comedy featuring Joe Torry, Adams Mark Hotel; Omega’s 2nd District Conference
Market America Business Meeting: IOG Church, 372 Furgeron St., 7-8:30 p.m; RSVP 8470878.
Buffalo Public Schools Parent Assembly : 10:15 a..- 3 p.m., Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence, 106 Appenheimer St.; childcare available & light meal; free
Orchestra Rehearsal Open to the Public: the Larry Salter Orchestra, 7 p.m., Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway; free.
Movie Screening of “The House I Live In” : 6-9 pm., Lafayette Hotel, 391 Washington St.; panel discussion following screening. 646-335-2264 Alemaedae Theatre & King of Spades Ent. presents “Stompin’ at the Yard: Dance & Step Competition Greatest Hits” Movie at the Dipson Theatres inside the Market Arcade, 639 Main St, at 7pm. Info call 716602-6253. Phi Omega and Phi Epsilon Chapters host the 65th 2nd District Conference, May 2-5 in Buffalo email 2nddistrictmarshal@oppf.org National Day of Prayer in the Square: Niagara Square at City Hall, noon – 1:30 p.m.; Lady Kathy Bowman, chairperson. Friday May 3 Movie Screening of “The House I Live In” : 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at UB,. 646-335-2264 See You at the Events!
Community Benefit in Memory of Erica Latrice Perry: Gateway-Longview Family Resource Center, 347 East Ferry St., 5-8 p.m. Safe Spring & Fun Day: Game Time Experience 2-6 pm, 1210 Broadway @ Lathrop; $5 per person; 939-3149. Official Opening of the Erie County Democratic Committee: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Larkin Center of Commerce, 671 Seneca St.; 853-2511.
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION DAY. DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Wednesday May 8 Board of Education Meeting: 530 p.m., 801 City Hall. Family Fun Bowling Day: Every Wednesday, Kerns Bowling Center, 163 Kerns; 5-8 p.m.; $1 bowling; hosted by Buffalo United Front. Dorie Miller Rifle & Pistol Club Meeting: 6-9 p.m. Merriweather Library Jefferson and Utica.
Sunday May 5
Thursday May 9
Armed Forces Week Opening Ceremony: 12:45 p.m., Erie Canal Harbor; free & open to public.
36th Annual Family History Dinner/Annual Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Emerson School of Hospitality, 86 West Chippewa St.; George Scott to give historic presentation on the Colored Musicians Club; Awards to Linda Duke and Bruce Cosby, Ph.D. 834-4982 for more info.
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