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Special Event to Focus on Black Male Students in Rochester School District The Rochester Board of Education is hosting a special event on Thursday, October 6th, at 6:30PM to examine some of the obstacles faced by African American male students in the school district. This event reflects the Board’s commitment to promote the academic achievement and quality of opportuni-ties for this population of students. A video presentation from the WXXI “Need to Know” program will profile several RCSD students in depth, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Julie Philipps, WXXI News Director. The program is open to the public and will be held in the third-floor conference room of the Central Office building at 131 West Broad Street. Advance registration is not necessary.

Living legend here for 15th Lifetime Assistance Inspira-tion Award Event Rochester, NY – Lifetime Assistance Foundation presents Smokey Robin-son: One Legendary Performance! at Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125, $85, $70 and $55, and available in person at the Eastman Theatre Box Office (433 East Main Street) or at any area Weg-mans, by phone at (585) 454-2100, or online at www.lifetimeassistance.org. All proceeds benefit Lifetime Assistance Inc.* Born in Detroit, Michigan in

1940, William “ S m o k e y ” Robinson, Jr. is one of the most beloved and influential fig-ures in the his-tory of American popular music, with more than 4,000 songs to his credit during

his 50+-year career. He was also one of the primary figures associated with Motown, and served as the record company’s vice president from 1961 to 1988. With The Miracles from 1958 until 1972, he wrote and sang:

SMOKEY ROBINSON at Eastman Theatre Nov. 6“Shop Around,” “Tracks of My Tears,” “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Tears of a Clown,” “I Second that Emo-tion,” “Ooh Baby Baby,” “Going to a Go-Go” and “Cruisin’” among many others. A 1987 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, his 37 Top-40 hits also include: “Get Ready,” “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do” (The Temptations); “Ain’t That Peculiar,” (Marvin Gaye); “My Guy” (Mary Wells); “Don’t Mess with Bill” and “The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game” (The Marvelettes). A recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999, Robinson was a 2006 Kennedy Center honoree (along with Dolly Parton, Zubin Mehta, Steven Spielberg and Andrew Lloyd Webber). His most recent albums are Time Flies When You’re Having Fun (2009), which features guest appearances by Carlos Santana, Joss Stone and India.Arie; and November 2010’s Now and Then, available exclusively at Cracker Barrel. (www.smokeyrobinson.com) The legendary singer/songwriter/pro-ducer’s last appearance in Rochester was as a headliner during the 2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival. He’ll bring the same energetic, stage-filling “revue” – featuring a large band, horn section, back-up singers and danc-ers – for his upcoming show. “There were so many people who raved about 2009’s amazing show – and so

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Grant and Hogues Hold Press Conference to Protest Proposed NFTA Rate Increase: Announce Community Meeting on October 12 On Tuesday, October 4th Legislators Betty Jean Grant and First District Leg-islator candidate, Tim Hogues, held a press conference in front of the NFTA station,181 Ellicott Street, to protest the proposed increase in fare for the city and region’s low income and disabled bus riders.Grant and Hogues will convene a public hearing at the Delavan Grider Com-munity Center, 877 East Delavan Ave., on Wednesday, October 12, from 6-9 p.m. to gather testimony from NFTA bus riders and the community as to how the proposed rate increase will impact their quality of life or ability to provide a good standard of living for their families. Families and employees that utilize the NFTA bus service, other elected officials and university & college students are encouraged to attend this meeting.

“ A little over two years ago, I had the responsibility of working with these same bus riders who felt that they could not afford the initial $.50 increase in fare that NFTA was proposing,” said Legislator Grant. “Through lobbying other elected officials, especially now Council Member Darius Pridgen; initiating a signature petitioning drive, and garnering support of NFTA commissioners Kevin Helfer and James Eagen, the community and the NFTA ridership, the fare was only increased by $.25. Although references were made that the rate increased proposed by NFTA was comparable to cities like Cleveland and Pittsburgh, it should be noted that the poverty levels in Buffalo and the Niagara region are much higher than other areas of the country, including the two aforementioned urban cities.” First District Legislator candidate, Tim Hogues said the proposed increase would present a hardship for many Western New Yorkers. “It will truly be a hardship on the ‘working poor’ if NFTA goes ahead and implements a huge increase in the bus fare. I realize that times are difficult for everyone, especially with the cost of gasoline being so high but the budget of nfta must not be balanced on the backs of those who can least afford it and who need the bus service the most, to get around to school, their jobs or their medical appointments.” For additional information, please contact Legislator Betty Jean Grant, (716) 536-7323 or Tim Hogues at (716) 818-6637.

Attorney Elmore Named to “Who’s Who In Law” List Attorney John V. Elmore, Esq. has been honored by Business First Mag-azine with a listing in the 2011 and 2012 edition of Who is Who in Law. Attorney Elmore is Senior Counsel and Managing Attorney of the Buffalo office of Brown Chiari LLP where his practice focuses on personal injury cases. He is has been an attorney for over twenty-five years. Mr. Elmore is a 1984 graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and a former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and New York State Attorney General. He serves on Gover-nor Andrew Cuomo’s Judicial Screen-ing Committee and is a member of the Minority Bar Association of Western New York.

The Rev. Dion J. Watkins is a young man of impeccable faith.

When he was told that he lost the September Primary for Mayor of Lack-awanna by one vote, he said that he saw the loss as “unbelievable...because we were so close...” “But is was also a sign of victory,” he continued, “because it brought out the community in historic numbers. Our base came out in larger numbers than they did for Obama during the last presidential election...I was humbled and honored.” Then when the process of re-counting the ballots was complete (to include absentee and military bal-lots), his opponent’s narrow margin of victory increased to 15. “ It was sad that we fell short, but I was still proud,” said Watkins. At that point, he said he decided not go any further. He didn’t have a line in the Novem-ber election because none of the politi-cal parties took his candidacy seriously. “They didn’t believe I had a chance...so I was the only candidate that didn’t get an additional line.” However his initial decision not to go on was soon changed when his office was flooded with calls and emails urging him not to give up. “People were calling me city-wide,” said the popular 31-year-old commu-nity leader and 6th grade teacher. “They were urging me not to give up...and it was widespread from every com-munity.” “I prayed about this thing,” he said, “and everything went the way I prayed for it to.” Last Thursday he held a press con-ference in Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lackawanna, of which he is the Pastor, and announced that he was launching an aggressive write-in campaign in the November election to challenge the man who “beat” him by only 15 points – 2nd Ward Councilman Geofrey M . Syman-ski. In addition to having strong support from the Republican and Independent Party Chairmen, one of the other can-didates in the mayor’s race, Patrick A. McCuster, who had the Republican and Independent lines in November, said he was “leaning” towards endorsing Watkins. With backing which spans across wards, coupled with his solid support from the predominately African Ameri-can 1st Ward and the Arab American community, Watkins feels he has every reason to be optimistic. “We can do it,” he enthused. “It just

“Center of Hope” to Host Community Meeting The Eastside Redevelopment Task Force Inc., “Center of Hope” is spon-soring a special community meeting on at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at their new location, 980 Northampton Street.“This meeting will not end like business as usual, “ promised organizer and community activist Darnel Jack-son, who said the movement was for the people and by t he people for real change. Residents re urged to attend and speak out and help plan for the future. If you have Any Questions Please Feel Free To Call Darnell Jackson at 570-9165.

The We Are Women Warriors Com-munity and Family Empowerment Group will be hosting three Public Forums in Buffalo for candidates in the upcoming November General Elections. All forums will be held at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 5:30- to 6:30 p.m., the public forum for candidates running for Erie County Clerk Democrat Maria Whyte and Republican Chris Jacobs have been invited to discuss their candidacy and campaign issues to a live audience. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Democrat Judge, Sharon Lovallo and Repub-lican Judge, Patricia Maxwell will be the candidates in attendance. On Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m., candidates for Erie County’s 1st Legislative District, Joe Mascia, Tim Hogues and Barbara Miller-Williams will be the candidates who will be presented to the community they are trying to be elected to represent, which includes the location of the Merriweather Library. And at 6:30 p.m., candidates for the 2nd District, Betty Jean Grant and Suzane Mon-talalou (Green Party) will go ‘head to head’ in the library. And lastly, on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:30 to -7:45 p.m., County Executive candidates, Chris Collins and Mark Poloncarz have been extended an invitation to join the residents of Buffalo in an informational, non-confrontational public forum. As of this writing, Mr. Poloncarz has been the only candidate to confirm his attendance. We are hopeful that County Executive will see the merits in letting a gather-ing of diverse voters know what his position is on many of the issues and problems facing the voters and taxpayers of Erie County. The events are free and the public is We Are Women Warriors Com-munity and Family Group. Call (716) 536-7323 for more information.

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The Politics of Faith Dion Watkins Launches Write-In Campaign for Mayor of Lackawanna

has to be strategic.” His camp is presently mounting a serious program to educate voters on how to write in his candidacy at the polls. That plan includes handing out stamps with his name, which would allow voters to fill in the write-in line with little effort. All they’ll have to do is fill in the bubble and stamp his name. “I have the faith that I believe can conquer anything,” said Pastor Wat-kins. “I have ridiculous faith.”

Stated Campaign manager Lau-rent Swanson: “You can’t stop a God appointed time...” The general election is November Tuesday November 8. To volunteer or for more informa-tion about Rev. Watkins’ campaign call 570-8593.

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Write-In Campaign Unity Party The Friends of Dion Watkins for Mayor will present a Write-In Cam-paign Unity Party Thursday Oct, 13 at Lucarelli’s, 1830 Abbott Road in Lackawanna from 7 to 9 p.m. CJ Spiller of the Buffalo Bills will be the special guest. For tickets ($30, $50 or $100) call 430-9068 or 570-8593.

Colored Musicians Club Youth Music Lessons Open HouseOn Saturday, October 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colored Musicians Club, 145 Broadway, musicians will be available to talk with and take applications from people interested in music lessons for their children or themselves. Musicians who will be accepting students include: Clar-ence Lott, Bryan Pullins, Edward Chilungu and George Scott. Call 855-9383 for more information.

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Presidential Hopeful’s “Niggerhead” Controversy... WASHINGTON – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry came under pressure on Sunday to explain why his family's hunting retreat was called "Niggerhead" and why the racially offensive name remained painted on a giant stone there for years. The Washington Post reported that the word was painted on a flat rock standing upright at the gated entrance of the secluded Perry family hunting refuge in Texas. The 1,070 acre parcel, used for hunting and fishing retreats, was the venue of getaways hosted for decades by Perry, who entertained fellow lawmakers, friends and supporters there, the report said.The Post said that the getaway was given its objectionable name long before being acquired by Perry, but that the Texas governor did not change it for years after obtaining the lease on the property. The report said Perry had called it "an offensive name that has no place in the modern world," but that questions remained over his handling of the issue. The Post said that the offensive word was still faintly visible under a coat of white paint. Rev. Al Sharpton weighed in on the controversy, making the following statement: “The Washington Post story revealing that Texas Governor Rick Perry hunted and hosted lawmakers at a hunting camp called Niggerhead is alarming and displays a new height in racial insensitivity in national politics. Mr. Perry should immediately fully explain how his family rented from a place named after such an obvious racist term or he should withdrawal from the race. He is either blindly insensitive or hopelessly unaware of where he spends his time. Either way it makes one wonder if he is ready for prime time and certainly whether he is ready for the White House.” Reverend Al Sharpton is President of the National Action Network.

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The 16th Aniversary of the Million Man March will be held on Sunday, October 9 in the Philadelphia Conven-tion Center. Doors open at noon. The program starts at 2 p.m. Locally Muhammad Mosque #23 is providing bus transportation to the event. For more information call (716) 570-3885, (716) 838-4612 or (716) 481-3932.-History- Inspired and led by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, more than a

million Black men gathered in Washing-ton, D.C. to declare their right to jus-tice to atone for their fail-ure as men and to accept responsibility as the family head. On that day, Monday, October 16,

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16th Year Anniversary of the Million Man March: The Holy Day of Atonement

many who stood for 10 hours or more sharing, learning, listening, fasting, hugging, crying, laughing, and praying. The day produced a spirit of brother-hood, love, and unity like never before experienced among Black men in America. All creeds and classes were present: Christians, Muslims, Hebrews, Agnostics, nationalists, pan-African-ists, civil rights organizations, fraternal organizations, rich, poor, celebrities and people from nearly every organiza-tion, profession and walk of life were present. It was a day of atonement, reconciliation and responsibility. "The Million Man March was one of the most historic organizing and mobilizing events in the history of Black people in the United States," said Chicago-based Dr. Conrad Worrill, who was a main organizer of the March and the current president emeritus of the National United Black Front. Con-gress shut down that day and President William Clinton was "out of town." Mainstream media in American and media outlets from around the world were watching. The world did not see thieves, criminals and savages as usu-ally portrayed through mainstream music, movies and other forms of media; on that day, the world saw a vastly different picture of the Black man in America. The world saw Black men demonstrating the willingness to shoulder the responsibility of improv-ing themselves and the community. There was neither one fight nor one arrest that day. There was no smoking or drinking. The Washington Mall, where the March was held, was left as clean as it was found. Two of the best descriptions of the Million Man March include the word "miracle" and the phrase "a glimpse of heaven." Along with those who attended, many men, women and children spent the day at home watching the event on television and participating in the day of fasting and absence. Workers did not go to work that day, children did not go to school that day and no one engaged in sport or play. During Min. Farrakhan's message to the millions gathered in the mall and those watching on television around the world that day, he explained to the world the need for atonement and he laid out the eight steps of atone-ment. Thus, for the past 15 years, people have gathered, reflected and observed the Holy Day of Atonement. Many-marches and campaigns were sparked by the Million Man March. In 1997 there was the Million Woman March, launched and organized in Philadelphia by Phile Chionesu, a grassroots activist and human rights advocate, also known as Empress Chi. "The Million Woman March came

as a result of the Million Man March. I had not seen our community buzz like that in years. The life of the community was gone, but in 1995, because of the Million Man March, the streets start-ing buzzing again with life. My sons were going and so was I. The energy going down to the March and being there was just…I cannot describe it. This is the feeling that drew me to The Movement. There was a feeling there that had been missing for so long," said Empress Chi. Accompanying the Man and Woman marches, there have been the Youth, Family, Millions More, and Million Reparations marches. In addition, there were several offshoots tapping into the theme popularized by Min. Farrakhan such as the Million Mom March (gun control), the Million Worker March (labor), and Million Father March (education). At the conclusion of the March, the millions of men repeated a pledge given by Minister Farrakhan that focused on a personal commitment to be respon-sible and active in improving the Black community. The purpose was for Black men to take responsibility for their own actions and to help develop their own communities, and to atone for their lack of responsibility. Many of the men assembled took the pledge given that day seriously and have been actively involved in making their word bond ever since. Immediately following the March, roughly 1.7 million Black men regis-tered to vote and organizational mem-berships skyrocketed—the NAACP, churches and mosques reported huge increases and the National Association of Black Social Workers reported a flood of 13,000 applications to adopt Black children. The spirit of the March continues to this day. "The spirit, energy, and the ideas that were articulated on that day still resonate among the activists and orga-nizers and thinkers and the masses of Black men who participated in 1995," said Dr. Worrill. "

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Community Walk for CancerChurch Coalition Partners with AKA and Roswell Park for Oct. 8 Walk in MLK Park and Oct. 30 Celebration of Life at Lincoln Memorial October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Metropolitan United Meth-odist and Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Churches have joined together for a month long series of events to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment for African-American women. Included in their partnership are Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Phi Omega Chapter Health Initiative 11, WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Roswell Park Cancer Institute: Witness Project, and the African Methodist Ministers Alliance. Co-chairs Brenda David and Joan Harris, and Dr. Juanita Hunter, Professor Emeritus, University of Buffalo, indicate that “Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death among African American women and it is higher among African American women. When diagnosed, African American women have been found to have more advanced stages of the disease; thus, treatment is more complex and outcomes are less successful. Until there is a cure, early detection is the single and most important action for saving lives.” Two community wide events have been planned for the month. On October 8, a Community Walk will be held at Dr. Martin Luther King Park at noon. Area churches have been contacted to encourage participation by their congregations and the community and area supporters are asked to participate in the Breast Cancer Walk. For more information and registration forms for the walk contact: Brenda David. Chairperson 716 -891-5652 ([email protected] The ending event will be held on Sunday, October 30, at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church, 641 Masten Avenue at 4 p.m. with the Celebration of Life And Remembrance Service” celebrating the lives of those who have been affected or lost their battle with cancer.

“Tune Up For Life” : Men’s Health Seminar Set LEWAC Associates of WNY, Inc will host its 4th “Tune-Up For Life” men’s health seminar on Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark, 120 Church Street. Men often neglect their health, putting it at the bottom of their “To-Do” lists. The “Tune-Up For Life” program provides an opportunity, in a relaxed and comfortable setting, for men to learn more about the health issues facing them and how they can prevent or control them. The seminar will include breakfast with keynote speaker Cardiologist George Matthews MD, followed by two rounds of physician-led workshops. Topics will include Diabetes, Hypertension, Prostate Awareness, Safer Sex/HIV Awareness, Dental Health, Spirituality, Mental Health/Alzheimer’s Awareness, and Healthcare Reform. Also offered will be health screenings, flu shots and doorprizes, including an autographed Buffalo Bills football, a weekend for two at Adam’s Mark Hotel and more. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Free parking will be provided. To reserve your spot, call 881–6111 extension 208. This program is spon-sored in part by Kaleida Health, First Niagara Bank, and Erie County Medical Center.

Sheehan Health Network Raise Awareness Of Prostate Cancer With Barber Shop Visits In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Sheehan and the Minorities Allied for the Need to Understand Prostate Cancer (MAN UP) teamed up to alert men of all ages about Pros-tate Cancer. Sheehan Outreach Director, Angela Leavy and Al Ferguson, former Buffalo Bills player and President of MAN UP, visited six barber shops in September and provided infor-mation about prostate cancer. The participating barbershops included: Jason Maclin, Owner – Chopafellas; Carl Johnson, Manager - Chopa-fellas Legends; Sean Thompson - House of Masters; Gregory - Klassic Kutz Bert Smith – Berts; Leon Grisham - Metropolitan Style Shop The key message was that African American men, with the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world, must be smart about their health care and get annual check ups. Early detection is Important. MAN UP provides educational resources to help men of color make informed decisions on issues related to prostate cancer. Working with Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), they have developed educational messaging to help men of color make more informed decisions on issues related to prostate cancer screening, treatment and survi-vorship.(In Photo: Al Ferguson talks to young men. Photo Greg Barber)

George C. Fraser to Speak in Buffalo October 13On Thursday, October 13 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 and the HSBC African Heritage Committee. The networking event and presentation will be held at the Embassy Suites, 200 Delaware Avenue from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The cost for this event is $20 and includes refreshments and the chance to meet and hear America’s number one networking expert. To reserve a seat, please call (716)881-6066 or Email [email protected]. Fraser has a message for all, includ-ing corporate professionals, business owners, community leaders, aspiring business owners, in addition to college and professional students.

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Christian Growth WorkshopRev. James C. Blackburn, Pastor of Greater Hope Baptist Church will present a workshop entitled “Chris-tian Growth” at Grace Community Ministries. The workshop will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 9 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served and the public is invited to attend. Grace Community Ministries is located at 562 Willow Avenue in Niagara Falls, NY.

Please call 71 5-282-8434 if you would like further information Rev. Arthur B. Todd is host Pastor.

Memorial Missionary Baptist to Honor Rev. Dr. KennethTerrell: A Man of GodThe Memorial Missionary Baptist Church will recognize the accomplishments of Rev. Dr. Kenneth Terrell at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road on Saturday October 8 from noon until 3 p.m. For ticket information please call Mrs. Willie Mae Walker at 6880-4350 or Mrs. M. Terrell at 884-0938.

Rev. Terrell a true man of God, is an Associate Minister at The Memorial Mis-sionary Baptist Church were Rev. Dr. John W. Williams is Pastor. He is the son of Dorothy and the late Johnny Terrell and the proud husband of Mary E. Terrell. They have four children of whom all believe in the risen Savior.

Rev. Terrell has been a member of Memorial since 1977 serving as a Sunday School teacher over 30 years and as a Trustee and Chairman of the Deacon ministry for five years, he acknowledge his call to the Ministry in 2004 and was ordained in 2011.

He worked for Kaufman’s Bakery over 20 years until it closed. Rev. graduated Magna Cum Laude and was on the National Dean’s list. He received an Asso-ciates degree from Houghton collect in Pastoral Care and Church Ministries. He also graduated from Faith Evangelical Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies.

He graduated October 2009 with a Master’s of Divinity Degree with a 3.86 GPA, again making the National Dean’s List. He finial\shed his course work in September 23010 for his Doctor’s of Ministry Degree in Strategic leadership May 2011 at Faith Evangelical Seminary, Tacoma, Washington. His dissertation focused on the mission of the Baptist church to the youth of Buffalo, NY.

According to Rev. Dr. Terrell, the Baptist church must have a sense of urgency as demonstrated by Mary and Joseph when they though Jesus was lost and they found him in the Temple teaching and taking care of God’s business. Getting the information out-the Kingdom of God is at hand.

“The Missionary Baptist Church is in a great position in the City of Buffalo, of fulfilling this directive,” stated Rev. Dr. Terrell. “Our youth in this city are lost in plain sight of the believers. Therefore we must develop teams and plans that will allow us to go out and effectively communicate God’s love and plan of salvation for those that do not know him in the free pardon of their sins.”

“BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!4A “40/50 Joint” Birthday Celebration for Jonathan Boyd and Valerie Foye, featuring Lowell Pye (Men of Standard) will take place on Saturday, October 15 at 5:30 pm, Greater Apostolic House of Prayer, 1455 N Fillmore Ave. Freewill offering received. Bishop J. A. Foye is Host Pastor.

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1490 Enterprises, Inc. will host its 39th Black Achiev-ers in Industry Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 8 in the Grand Ballroom of the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. This prestigious event provides an opportunity for business, civic an religious organizations to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions in various career and community endeavors. The keynote speaker is Buffalo’s own Bernie Tol-bert. Mr. Tolbert, retired from the FBI after an outstanding career which included a stint as the spe-cial Agent in Charge of the buffalo Office. More recently he distinguished himself as the Senior Vice President of Security for the National Basketball Association (NBA) where he was responsible for security of al League opera-tions. Tolbert, a two-time recipient of the Black Achiever Award, recently returned to Buffalo after retiring from his position with the NBNA. University District Council Member Bonnie E. Russell and Attorney and author John V. Elmore have been tapped as the co-chairs of the 39th annual dinner. The Rev. Dr. James A. Lewis, III will serve as Master of Ceremonies, and Patricia Ann Ragan will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Proceeds from the Black Achievers Awards Dinner will go to 1490 Enter-prises, Inc. 1490 Estates Senior Housing, the Erma D. Robinson Educational Incentive Scholarship Fund and the Willie Hutch Jones Educational Sports Program. In addition to the 25 persons who will be honored as Achievers, Theodore Kirkland will receive the coveted Legend’s Award, and Will and Kat Tyler will receive the award for Black Business of the Year. This year’s Black Achievers and their sponsors include: Kim Avery, Challenger Community News; Robert Baxter, Bethesda World Harvest International Church; Dr. Jessica Blakely, DDS, St. John Baptist Church; Dr. Jeffrey Bowens, THD, MPH, Love Alive Full Gospel Church; Isaac Browne, Adam’s Mark Hotel; Tracy Cardwell, LP Ciminelli ; Sarah Dance, HSBC Bank; Joyce Faines, LaNova Pizzeria ; Roxey Kelly-Hatten, Empire

Outstanding Black Achievers to be Honored at Annual GalaMerchants North; Tamica Hunter-Jones, Willie-Hutch Jones Sports Clinic; Daphne Inman, Tops Market; Maggie Johnson, Bellamy Enterprises, Inc.; Sharon McDuffie, BJ P Resource Group, Inc.; Michael Mingo, NFTA; Elizabeth Morse, Southern Wine & Spirits; Robin Ricks-Pulliam, AM 1400; Cynthia Russell, Colston Enter-prise; Darlene Thomas, Adam’s Mark Hotel; Ayoka Tucker, Esq., Belmont Mgt. Co. Inc.; Ricardo Washington, HSBC Bank; Harrita West, Key Bank; Linda Whittle, Adam’s Mark Hotel; Charles Wilkerson, Adam’s Mark Hotel; Donna Williams, M&T Bank and Dr. Breeann Wilson, DPM, MPH, Belmont Mgt. Co. Inc. Congratulations Black Achievers!

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*JAZZ JAM SUNDAY, 6:30 to 10pm, Cafe @ Masten & Eaton 230 Masten Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209, 716-883-2311. Featuring the Tune Ups, T. Rob, Marlow Wright and James Davis. Open mike 9pm. Karaoke Tuesdays 8pm with Gordy.

* “Cool Blues” by Bill Harris & directed by Edward G. Smith on stage at the Paul Robeson Theatre at the African American Cultural Center, 350 Masten Avenue, September 16 – October 9; Curtain 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; General Admission $27.50; Seniors/Students w/valid ID $25; Tickets, subscriptions, reservations (716) 884-2013; www.africancultural.org

*Lion King on stage @ Shea’s Per-forming Arts Center, Oct. 4-30; (800) 745-3000 for tickets or Shea’s Box Office, 650 Main St; groups (716) 829-1153.

*When Brothers Speak: Spoken Word Concert, Oct. 9, Buffalo State College @ 6 p.m. Campbell Student Union Social Hall Room; tickets $15, $20 @ door; available at Rockwell Hall Box Office, 878-3005 or 553-9491.

Gerald Albright to Perform at UB Center for the Arts R&B star Gerald Albright will be presented in concert by NOCO with pro-ceeds to benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns,. The concert will be held in the Mainstage Theatre on Sunday, October 23 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available from all Ticketmaster outlets, including ticketetmaster.com and the UB Center for the Arts Box Office and www.ubcfa.org. Tickets range from $32 to $42 each. One of the biggest stars of R&B, contemporary and straight-ahead jazz, Gerald Albright has earned his reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Born in Los Angeles, he began piano lessons at an early age. Albright’s love of music picked up considerably when he was given a saxophone that had belonged to his piano teacher. By the time he enrolled at the University of Redlands, he was already a polished saxophonist. During the ’80s, Albright became a highly requested session musician, play-ing on albums by a wide variety of artists – including Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Olivia Newton-John, the Temptations and more. He also toured extensively with Les McCann, Jeff Lorber, Teena Marie, the Winans, Quincy Jones, and Whitney Houston, among many others. He has appeared on nearly 200 albums by other artists. Albright also went on to record numerous successful solo albums. Two albums hit the number one slot on Billboard’s Top Contemporary Jazz Chart, and were nominated for GRAMMY® Awards in 1989 and 1990. Phil Collins asked him to front a Big Band in 1998, and they toured and recorded together. He has released a number of successful solo albums throughout the past 10 years and has sold over a million albums in the U.S. alone.Tom Lorentz and the Band of Buffalo will open the show for Gerald. They combine the artistry of a pop singer, guitarist, and classical pianist, then add the rhythm section from Rick James’ band, some bluegrass banjo, a fiddle player and three female vocalists.

Verbal Love Experience Brings National Talent to Buffalo The Verbal Love Experience, Hosted By Quadir Q-Boogie Lateef & Drea d'Nur, brings more National Talent to Blush Night Club 1389 Delaware (at Delavan) Monday Oct 10Doors Open at 8pm, Open Mic starts at 9 pm, 10 dollar cover. FeaturesChantae Cann of Atlanta GA is a phenomenal vocalist that is beautiful on and off the stage. She has performed as a background vocalist for many artists including India.Arie, PJ Morton, Leon Timbo, and Darlene McCoy. She is also featured on Doobie Powell's solo project. Chantae is currently preparing for a tour as she finishes her solo album.Spoken WordMessiah of Washington DC is a Dynamic spoken word Artist and a 4-time "Show Time at The Apollo winner.” Messiah toured with Kelly Price and Talib Kweli. His talents were recognized by Oprah Winfrey and he was given a Scholarship to Howard Uinversity.The Verbal Love Experience is a musical movement fueled by passion for God, love for community, and love for music. The band is LIVE! The music is touching! The vibe is good! And its all in love...

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the musicians to continue. The musicians modified and maintained the name and continue to perform as THE EXOUTICS to this day, making the Exoutics one of the longest performing R&B groups in Buffalo. While performing in small night clubs in the early 70s they became locally recognized after recording their first single Here We Go Again in 1978 on their independent label. This ballad became a regional success climbing to number 12 on the local charts. The success of the song prompted the group to write and record The Exoutic Touch album, which featured the soulful vocals of the late Darrel Vaden and very much challenged the musical status quo at the time with a brand of dance funk music previously unheard. The album was moderately successful and very well received in the U.K., Europe and Japan. The album was overshadowed by the enormous success of Rick James.

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African Americans Should Support the Plight of the Palestinian People If anyone understands the pain of oppression, it would be Black people in America. We’ve lived through 400 years of slavery, Jim Crow, mass incar-ceration and all other forms of societal abuse. Well, we are not the only group on this planet who are having this kind of experience. Palestinians are treated in ways that are clearly unacceptable to much of the world, and the treatment is often overlooked because of the odd relationship between the United States and Israel. Nida Khan wrote a compelling piece for the Huffington Post this week, citing the fight for Palestinian statehood. Also, there is a call for the United States government to support the Palestinians in their quest to escape the grips of horrific tragedy that has led to countless deaths of innocent civilians. When President Mahmoud Abbas took center stage at the UN General Assembly last Friday, there was a resounding applause and stand-ing ovation throughout the packed room from the assembly floor all the way to the visitor’s gallery ... As he humbly nodded and walked towards the podium, it was evident that this moment and this very address were going to be historic. Routinely inter-rupted with cheering, even more applause and ovations as he emphati-cally made statements like ‘no one with a conscious can reject our bid for statehood,’ Abbas clearly had the support of most in that UN building. But it wasn’t difficult to see where the line of discontent occurred. Sit-ting in silent opposition were the few member nations staunchly against any notion of granting Palestine its own viable state through the UN. This small minority encompassed several European countries and the United States. Watching the tremendous dynamic between a handful refusing to recognize the independence of an autonomous people that the bulk of the rest of the world supports, begs the question, are we on the wrong side of history?

A Your Black World Commentary Join Us for Anniversary Prayer Week Dear EditorLast year after the homicide of the young lady Dominic May. Who was shot sitting at her computer, with a AK47. Pastor Pridgen called a press confer-ence and started the Enough is Enough Prayer. After praying at his Church for a week he made a plea for anybody to continue the prayer. At that point, Buffalo United Front continued the Prayer. Moving it around the city, from the eastside to westside. From church to church, from street corner to street corner. Now one year later, we know there has been some great results because of the Prayer. And we say to God Be The Glory. We’re asking everyone to please come join us for this Anniversary Prayer Week at True Bethel, Oct. 17 to 21 from 6-7 p.m. Thanks to all the Churches, Pastors, and People who helped continue this very important Prayer. Be a PEACEMAKER!

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Which Religion does Satan like? On the 10th Anniversary of the 911 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, many people throughout the United States held ceremonies and offered prayers in honor of the nearly 3,000 people killed. The 911 attacks have rightfully been documented as one of the worst tragedies and inhumane acts in modern history. Muslims in America and around the world were put on the defense and or foound themselves in patronizing positions to show their love for humanity and their country. Unfortunately some political and religious leaders will take advantage of this yearly anniversary to incite fear and division. Rather than taking the opportunity to engage in learning from someone who is different the attitude promoted is “they” are a threat. The question is who are “they”? As a Muslim I do not consider those who committed the 911 attacks as Muslims anymore than I would con-sider the Klu Klux Klan or Timothy McVeigh Christians. Muslim means (one who surrenders their will to do G-d’s will). That will is obedience to G-d and His Messengers as instructed in His revealed Books. For the record, suicide and killing innocent people is strictly forbidden and condemnable in Islam. What is common in the three major Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) is the concept of good and evil. No believer of any faith should ever feel they have to apologize for their religion just because someone who is ignorant and hateful chooses to commit heinous acts while hijacking their religion by name. Does any religious person think that Satan likes their reli-gion while he is against everyone else’s? Satan is an enemy to all of mankind. He is jealous and have been given respite and wants to prove to Allah, (G-d, Jehovah, Yahweh or whatever name you call Him) that man is not worthy of the special position that G-d has given to him. The Qur’an says that “Satan has no authority over you” and that he only has the authority to invite you to wrong. Satan is a Master Deceiver and Seductive in his invitations, but he only can use against man/women what is given to him by man/women. Let’s not accommodate his schemes by spending energy on dividing and judging when the Lord of the heavens and the earth is “The Judge” of us all. Good deeds and acts of kindness are real witnesses of faith.

Columbus Not the Hero Americans BelieveBy Dennis Fox The 1992 celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America was dampened by the realization that Columbus may not be the hero Americans believe him to be. Many Americans learned some disturbing details for the first time. Confer-ences throughout the Westerns hemisphere brought native peoples together to remind us that the story we learned in school was sadly incomplete.

Articles in national magazines reported gruesome details of Columbus’ rule over the Caribbean. Community groups throughout the country held vigils in memory of Columbus’ victims. The fact that Columbus has become controversial puzzles many, since the recent media coverage does not mesh with the heroic story we learned in school. The public’s puzzlement is often resolved by dismissing the critics as a bunch of crazies, mixed in with a few Indians who are surprisingly ungrateful for the benefits of European civilization. Since Columbus has his vocal support-ers, it becomes easy for many to ignore the troublesome calls for reevaluation and to

simply dismiss the question raised in the banner carried in protest at the Springfield parade: Why celebrate genocide and slavery? Those who make the effort to educate themselves about the reality behind the Columbus myth, however, are typically shocked by what they find--a common reaction among students studying the Columbus Quincentennial.Part of the shock relates to Columbus himself, who was directly and personally responsible for the enslavement, torture, mutilation and murder of thousands of Indians of the Caribbean islands he and his brothers ruled. Most of these atrocities occurred after Columbus’ first voyage in 1492, when he returned again and again to search for gold. Part of the shock goes beyond Columbus himself to the legacy he left for those who extended his policies: the institutionalization of slavery and mass murder of the Indians; the slavery of millions of Africans stolen from their homes and brought here to produce riches for Europeans; the destruction of a natural environment that had nurtured millions of Indians in thousands of cultures from the Arctic to the tip of South Americal; and the common belief that might makes right. There is still another kind of shock: the shock of realizing we were lied to. Why is our childhood memory of Columbus so hazy and positive? Why were we never taught what he actually did to those smiling, friendly Indians pictured in the books we read as children? Why didn’t we learn about the torture, the mutilation, the rapes, the slaves, the single-minded pursuit of gold? The details have been readily available for years, as in Hans Koning’s Colum-bus: His Enterprise, a short but eye-opening book first published in 1976, and more recently in Kirkpatrick Sales’ detailed The Conquest of Paradise. Why, then, are our children still learning the old myths? Is it simply that everyone loves a good story, and that no one wants to rain on a parade?Or is it that those who write textbooks and determine school curriculum content understand that stories do have consequences? After all, what might be the outcome of teaching students to question the old myths about a man whose “adventurous spirit” is inseparable from the genocide and slavery to which it led? Might questioning the Columbus myth lead students to question the continuation of his policies today? Even the Ridley Scott film 1492, widely described as “revisionist” because it depicts atrocities against the Indians, manages not only to understate those atrocities but to blame them on a few evil individuals (inaccurately not even including Columbus!) rather than on the system of oppression intentionally created as European policy. From the offensiveness of Chief Illiniwek and high school teams named Redskins, to the continuing U.S. refusal to honor treaties with Indian nations, to the destruction of Amazon rainforests and Amazon peoples, to the reliance on force to maintain U.S. dominance of the New World Order, Columbus lives on. Now is an appropriate time to reconsider our past as well as our common future. Celebrating Columbus leads in one direction. Celebrating resistance to his legacy--resistance that has also continued for over 500 years--leads in another. It is time for all of us to do what we can to change directions.

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Black in America: Our Unity is the Key The hue and cry over a national unemployment rate of 9% is reaching a crescendo, but there was silence when it reached as high as 50% for Black

men in places like Buffalo and Detroit. The Cherokee Nation has purged its roles of nearly 3,000 Blacks from its membership roles, denying them financial support, benefits, and voting privileges. While Buffalo’s own Valentino Dixon looks forward to a clemency hearing after 20 years of wrongful imprisonment, wrongfully imprisoned Troy Davis is set to die in Georgia. Black children continue to receive the brunt of substandard public education, and our collective health continues to reflect the stresses of our condition. At a time when the president of the country is a Black man, our condition remains bleak. As for that brilliant, eminently qualified

man who actually won the popular vote, he continues to receive less respect than his dim-witted, incompetent predecessor who stole the office. Our unity is the key. In every arena where we face injustice, we are the victims of our own failure to settle our differences and unite. If nothing else, the so-called “Arab Spring” proved something the wide awake already knew…that people power can topple governments, dismantle systems, and open the doors of prisons. As the 16th anniversary of the Million Man March approaches, it’s time for serious reflection. Media pundits ridiculed The Hon. Louis Farrakhan’s immediate departure after the march to embark on a World Tour, saying that he squandered an opportunity to capitalize on new- found legitimacy. But 2 million black men proved there was nothing new about his legitimacy in our hearts. It was we, the people, who failed to realize what we did that day. We shut down the capitol of the United States of America, causing the president to flee the state. Our mighty men faced whatever might occur, not even aware of the soldiers dug in underneath them, waiting for an opportunity to slaughter them wholesale. They turned back the tide of plans in the works for a Tiananmen Square experience for our children, and so much more. In the ensuing days, ABC’s Nightly News reported that plans to call Minister Farrakhan before a congressional hearing had been cancelled. A picture of the Million Man March flashed across the screen, and the reason cited for the cancellation was the Minister’s popular support. During a recent conversation at a Millions More Movement meeting, we discussed the barriers to our unity. One of our elders, Solomon Myree said it very simply: “As long as they got our children, they got us.” So simple, yet so profound. Our enemies will never teach our children the truth of our magnificence, potential, and power. Only a re-education and re-training that teaches self-knowledge will imbue self love, which will make it possible for unity. How is it, for example, that 3,000 Black folk, who are only in the ranks of the Cherokee because their parents were enslaved by the tribe, are fighting to remain – especially when it’s been made clear that they’re unwelcome? The Cherokee are mimicking the racism learned in America, both as yesterday’s slave masters and today’s supremacists. The Blacks are apparently willing to remain the dependents of somebody – anybody. Both appear to be ignorant of the fact that we are really the same people, and have historically been pitted against each other by a common enemy. The Cherokee actually fought on the side of the south in the civil war, and unfortunately, the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley got it wrong. The Buffalo Soldiers were Indian killers. They were Black men who enlisted in the army to fight for their own freedom, but were commissioned to fight and kill our own native brothers. Only the truth of our history together can pave the way for real atonement and a return to brotherhood. Teach our children of the history of the Black townships that were set upon by White mobs because they waxed rich by trading with each other. Teach them of our glorious contributions to the onward march of civilization. Give them a knowledge of self, which will naturally instill self love, and pave the way for unity. United, we can prevent the killing of the next Troy Davis, employ our own people, teach our own children, and return ourselves to a place of dignified self-determination. Our unity is more powerful than an atomic bomb. Our unity is the key.

Boys Scouts Troop #139 - 2nd Annual Inner City Camporee On Friday September 16, St. Martin de Porres Scouts Troop #139 hosted their 2nd Annual Inner-City Camporee for approximately 100 Inner-City Boys Scouts. The Scouts camped-out overnight under the stars in tents right in the middle of our great City. They were also involved in safety & first-aid instructions, learning camping skills along with leadership development, cooking and preparing their own food. Representatives from the Buffalo Police and Fire Department were on hand for demonstrations and support. This camping extravaganza demonstrates that Scouting fosters a sense of self worth and promotes positive programs intended to help them grow both their bodies and minds. This was a great experience for our Scouts and all the other local Troops who participated The scouting program at St. Martin de Porres was re-established in September 2007 through support from St. Martin de Porres RC Church. Our program is open to the community and consists of a Cub Scout Program for boys between the ages of 5 and 10 and a Boy Scout Program for boys between the ages of 11 and 17. Currently, there are over 60 registered scouts, 10 registered leaders and host of volunteers committed to making our scouting program a complete success. Troop meetings are held Tuesday evenings from 6-8 pm during the school year at St. Augusta Boys School formerly Catholic Central School on Kensington and Bailey

The focus on the Anniversary of 911 should be on the healing of the families and love ones of the victims. We also pray and hope that all those who sac-rificed and in some cases gave their lives to assist in the rescue and cleanup will be a continued source of inspiration. Hopefully lessons learned from 911 will help bring the human family closer, help us to learn to love one another and come to know each other better.

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After spending thousands of dollars over the past two years; being approved by the Council 9 to 0 to have all our permit fees waived so we can complete the work to get up to code, the City Administration has refused to sign off. We can’t get our occupancy license to open, so we can’t get the work done. This summer, instead of the youths being in the center doing activities, they were in my backyard with limited activities with little to no parent participation or community participa-tion, but we hung in there. Two Christian Brothers saw my struggle 20 years ago along with my vision and dream while few believed in me other than my wife and a hand full of other close friends and family members. The two Christian brothers, James Turner and Rev. George

Cushing and his lovely wife Jennifer, never once let me down. They always encouraged me, convinced me to settle down. Jim has helped more people than any politician I know in office or previous offices on all levels. Rev. Cushing has been by my side for more than 20 years and never gave up on me and my vision and dream. Now we have gotten together and Eastside Redevelopment Task Force Inc. has moved into 980 Northampton and things are looking brighter. So far we have given away over 200 TV’s donated by Salvatore, 200 mattresses, used furniture last week which was donated by the City Mission Thrift Store which served a lot of happy people. This is what we are about and have put together our own Poverty Plan. It works and we have proven it. The problem is we depended on man and they let us down . You live and learn. We now have now having a Poverty Plan that will be funded by the people of Erie County, businesses, organizations, banks, etc. If all business in our community contributed, after the first two years we will be self-sufficient and able to maintain and fund our own projects in the future. God Bless the Child who has his own and knows how to work for it. Thanks Jim Turner for trusting and offering us the chance to keep it going. This program is being run by some Christian leaders who believe and trust in God. Jesus is our Savior and son of God, we are heavenly favored and God has and will keep blessing us as long as we keep giving Him all the Glory and remember that nothing happens without God. Put God First and believe me everything will fall in place. I’m a living witness . We are hosting a community meeting Thursday, October 6 at 6 p.m. at our new loction, 980 Northampton Street. Residents are urged to attend. Call 570-9165 for more information.

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Request for Proposals: Archeological Survey The Hull House Foundation is accepting proposals from qualified Arche-ology firms for the development of an Archeological Survey for the Hull Family Home & Farmstead. This project is funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993. The Hull House Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. All qualified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual preference or Vietnam Era Veterans Status. The Con-sultant by submitting a proposal, acknowledges his/her understanding and support for this policy and pledges to fully cooperate with the Hull House Foundation in meeting NYS MWBE & EEO requirements. At a minimum the HHF anticipates the Report will address the follow-ing: • Examine Domestic Core for planning purposes around the immediate house perimeter, and to locate outbuildings close to the existing house.• Examine Larger Farmstead for historically significant landscape features further from the house, including outbuildings, walkways, fence lines and drainage improvements.• Study Grade Changes and other land alterations.• Examine the interior and perimeter of the outbuilding recently discovered behind the house.• Study Native American Presence in terms of archaeological visibility, nature of pre-contact and contact period land use, intensity of land use, site function and cultural affiliation. All existing archaeological information relevant to the Hull House project must be combined with the information collected and integrated into the deliverable materials. Proposals must be submitted to Gary Costello, Hull House Foundation, 5976 Genesee Street, Lancaster, NY 14086 and received no later than October 19, 2011. For information please contact Gary Costello at (716) 681-6451 or via email at [email protected].


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Instructional Support SpecialistBuffalo State College seeks applicants for a full-time Instructional SupportSpecialist. Excellent professional environment and fringe benefits.Competitive salary.Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with faculty in the learning designprocess to make the best uses of available teaching methods and technologyto enhance student learning. Lead faculty workshops and seminars focusedaround topics directly related to integrating the use of emerging technologiesinto the instructional process. Be involved in evaluating the effectiveness ofinstructional technology on improving student learning outcomes. Will alsoprovide direct support in technology enhanced facilities to support teachingand learning. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and minimum three (3) yearsprofessional experience OR Master's degree and minimum one (1) yearprofessional experience with educational technology and theteaching/learning process. Demonstrated understanding of pedagogicalissues related to technology enhanced teaching and learning. Demonstratedexperience in the development and delivery of presentations, workshops,and seminars in an educational setting. Demonstrated ability to creativelyconceive and manage projects dealing with instructional technology.Demonstrated ability to use evaluation techniques to determine theeffectiveness of learning materials and teaching strategies. Demonstratedknowledge of the 21st century classroom related to active learning, digitalclassroom media, and collaborative learning teaching techniques.Demonstrated understanding of the technical skills and abilities of today'scollege student. Preferred Qualifications: Direct experience in instructional needs analysis,instructional strategy design, and instructional materials development.Professional teaching experience or certification. Knowledge and experienceassisting faculty with accessibility guidelines (Section 508, W3C, UDL)while developing instructional materials. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November18, 2011. We encourage qualified applicants to apply for this job postingonline at https://jobs.buffalostate.edu.

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Wednesday October 5

Public Forum for Candidates for Erie County Clerk: 5:30-7:30 p.m; Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson; call 539-7373 for more info.

Mayor Brown Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: 12 noon, City Hall Lobby, 65 Niagara Square, Noon

Thursday October 6

Child Care Resource Network Health Literacy Fair: 2-7 p.m.; 1000 Hertel Avenue; for more info call 877-6666.

Center for Hope Community Meet-ing: 980 Northampton St., 6 p.m., free and open to the public; 570-9165.

Saturday October 8

Black Achievers Gala: 6 p.m., Adams Mark Hotel; 884-1490 or visit www.1490enterprisesinc.com

Breast Cancer Walk Dr. Martin Luther King Park: 10:30 a.m. reg-istration; 11:30 walk rally; walk at Noon; for more info call Brenda David 881-5652.

Colored Musicians Cub Youth Music Lessons Open House: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 145 Broadway, musi-cians will be available to talk with and take applications from people interested in music lessons for their children or themselves. 855-9383.

Sunday October 9*Gerald Albright on stage at UB Center for the Arts, Oct. 23, at 7L30 .m.; tickets from $32 to $42 at Center for the Arts Box Office and www.ubcfa.org

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ken Word Concert: Buffalo State College Campbell Student Union; tickets $15, $20 at the door; $5 w/college ID, $10 at the door; for more info call 878-3005.

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Documentary Series & Discussion: “Motherland” 5-7 p.m., the Golden Cup, 883 Jefferson Avenue; 883-7770.

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Veterans Information Event: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Niagara Falls VA Out-patient Clinic; call 862-8580 for more info.

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ATTORNEYSJames P. Davis

181 Franklin St.* (716) 847-2606

Terrence D. McKelvey181 Franklin St. * (716) 847-2606

Home Office (716) 839-3905

Pratcher & Associates1133 Kensington * (716) 838-4612

Daria L. Pratcher136 Broadway * (716) 541-8574

AUTO AUDIOCustom Images

1294 E. Delavan *(716) 939-2824

AUTOMOTIVEABC Automotive Sales

1458 E. Delavan* (716) 894-5571

Automotive Battery & Tire3218 Bailey Ave. * (816) 838-0263

First Klass Muffler & Brake Inc.779 Genesee St. * (716) 362-0450

BARBER SHOPSKlassic Kuts

1471 Kensington * (716) 836-3260

Master Touch1283 E. Delavan*570-7234/846-5956

BRAIDING & EXTENSIONSQueen of New York

2868 Bailey * (716) 602-8662

CLOTHINGFashion Town

1339 E. Delavan* (716) 894-1111

King City Fashions2660 Bailey * (716)480-8406

Level’s Apparel & Footware1455 Kensington * (716) 832-0284

CHILD CARE/DAY CARE Home Away From Home

84 Courtland Ave.*(716) 238-1455

My Precious Angels2946 Baley Ave. (716) 896-3800

COFFEE SHOPS

Golden Cup Coffee Co. Inc.883 Jefferson * (716) 883-7770

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Buckeyes Chicken401 Michigan St. *(714 852-1829

Full of Flavor883 Jefferson * (716) 553-7050

Loretta’s souLfuL Dining479 Genesee * (716) 381-9308

Matties restaurant1412 Fillmore * (716) 597-0755

Mr. Bones893 Jefferson * (716) 464-6794

naDia’s taste of souL69 Allen St. * (716) 884-0482

West African Market & Take Out3125 Bailey * (716) 507-2329

Tomatoes1393 Kensington * (716) 835-3663

HAIR SALONSAlthea / Hair to Go Natural

727 Main St. * (716) 883-2000

Compositions Professional Hair143 Kenmore Ave. * (715) 995-3450

Excellence Hair Design59 Kenmore Ave. * (716) 835-2036

Hair Changers1787 Hertel Ave. (716) 602-6561

Hersha / Hair to Go Natural727 Main St. * (716) 563-1734

Kalis/Nicole3 Salon1300 Hertel * (716)563-8342

Miss JacQuis ExQuizit Beauty2250 Main St. * (716) 833-2250

More Hair Care Clinic72 Allen St. * (716) 886-7960

Peachies

3098 Main St. * (716) 462-6296

Peaches & Keys Unisex Salonxxx Jefferson * xxxxx

Promise Hair Studio87 W. Cleveland Dr. * 835-0250

Serenity Hair Boutique221 Jefferson Ave. * (716) 812-0663

HAIR SUPPLYBeauty Plus Beauty Supplies3121 Bailey * (716) 446-9292

Glamorous Beauty1281 E. Delavan * (716) 892-5821

Main Hair & Beauty Supply3067 Main St. * (716) 862-4247

HEATING & COOLINGDon “The Furnace Guy”

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Zenner & Ritter3404 Bailey * (716) 833-2463

HOME IMPROVEMENTFranklins Interior /Exterior Concepts105 Commonwealth * (716) 235-8818

Jones hardwood FlooringAlto Jones* (716) 903-5320

INCOME TAX SERVICEL. Sessum Income Tax Service1650 Fillmore * 716) 894-4904

INSURANCEAble Insurance *(716) 883-5212

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Geico 1330 Niagara Falls Blvd*

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Hopkins Insurance1193 Jefferson * (716)-886-8880

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Ideal Liquor1341 E. Delavan * (716) 893-0967

One Mo Shot Liquors2612 Bailey * (716) 464-3299

LIFE STYLES IMAGINGLove Well L ifestyle Imaging

[email protected]*430-8645

MEDICALMain Pediatrics

2800 Main St. * (716) 837-0995

Rapha Family Medicine

MAKE UP & BODY IMAGERobin Gibson, Consultant

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REAL ESTATEClass A Real Estate

Jeanette Lane * (716) 846-5065

RECORD STORESDoris Records

286 E. Ferry St. * (716) 883-2410

TAILORSF&S Tailors

2930 Genesee St * (716) 894-3742

F&S Tailors & Fashions894-3742*wwwfandsfashions.com

Ann Rhod’s Tailoring3185 Bailey Ave.*(716) 838-5633

TOWINGRon’s Towing & Recovery

(716) 892-2282

UNIFORMSAffordable Scrubs & Stuff Inc.Main Place Mall* 837-0126

WE BUY GOLDWe Buy Gold

3124 Bailey * (716) 832-3332

WIRELESSBoost Mobile

1286 E. Delavan *(716) 551-0304

PHOTOGRAPHYPrincess Photography *563-0994

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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS! Each year the annual Taking it to the Streets crusade and family event, which celebrates life, people and community spirit - gets better and better thanks to the hard work and dedication of founder Evangelist/ Pastor Anita Williams. This year’s gathering in Martin Luther King Park drew huge crowds of people August 20 and 21, despite inclement weather on Sunday. Pictured above are scenes from the second day. Hats off to Sis. Anita and her hard working crew for another job well done!

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