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Caribbean FilmFest Fridays All films take place at 7 p.m. The Baobab Cultural Center, 728 Univer-sity Avenue. *Friday June 17: “Remembering A Revolution” *Friday June 24: “The Price of Sugar”

*Saturday, June 18: Freedom Cel-ebration: Annual Juneteenth Celebra-tion: Susan B. Anthony Park --King Street (off West Main Street) Spon-sored by The Freedom Way Business Association. 585-454-2680. The oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery is recalled in words, music, dance, vendors, food with children's activities and more.

*Sunday, July 3: Salute: 13th Annual MAAFA: Day of Remembrance: Durand Eastman Park off of Lakeshore Blvd. 4 to 6 p.m.. Event is free. There will be a keynote speaker, African drumming and dance, libation and much more. The event commemorates the struggles and triumphs of people of African descent world wide. Attendees are asked to wear white and bring flowers and a lawn chair. Refresh-ments will be served. For more info, call 234-1641 or e-mail theMaafa@Yahoo.com.

Black Music Month and The Xerox Jazz Festival

Here's the deal. June is Black History Month. One of the things I love about this month is the variety of music that I hear downtown: jazz, hip hop, blues, r & b, soul, reggae, and neo-soul to name a few. I got annoyed recently because our local newspaper did an article highlighting the 10th year anniversary of the Xerox Jazz Festival, but they failed to mention the barriers that have been put up by the festival founder and its media staff. I find it amazing that as a well-known journalist in Rochester, I have a difficult time getting entry and access to this event. You would think following the rules would help, but it didn't. Apply for

media credentials. Request to inter-view certain musicians and singers. It's always denied by Jean Dalmath or her daughter. They claim the "black artist aren't giving interviews,” but I see their stories appear in other main-stream white publications. Jazz fest ads rarely appear in black-owned media (The Challenger did manage to get an ad this year). Maybe our radio station might also get an ad. Mainstream media forgets that Black people have their own mediums and you have to cater to your audiences. Jazz is OUR music. It came from us. I'm mad that the Fest has found a way to cut Black folks out of their own creation. Nugent, a co-creator of the Fes-tival, for years wouldn't include local Black musicians on his Jazz ticket! My question is Why? It made sense to include some of the notables like Jimmie Highsmith. As a result of this slap in the face, local Black organizations have boycotted this event and are supporting the music and talent of local musi-cians in other venues .The ticket prices for Jazz Fest are out of many people's league in this tough economy. Even though the Jazz Festival has been going on as long as it has,. I need to bring some things to the committees attention. For starters, the festival is supposed to be for all of Rochester's citizens. Yet, advertising is directed to specific audiences. This needs to stop. It's wrong few. and borders on discrimination. As long as the city provides this event, there has to be a way to monitor the way monies are spent. I also would recommend having a more knowledgable person in charge of media. Social media is huge in public relations. If your media person isn't up on all the media outlets; get someone who is well versed. The Jazz fest is for all Rochester's citizens, not just a few...!

Sun, Surf and Summer Fun!Fri., June 24–Sun., June 26

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Outside the city call 428-5990Questions? Call 3ll • www.cityofrochester.gov/harborfestival

6/24: Boat Parade of Lights, 9-10 pm

6/24, 25 & 26: • Wine tasting, farmers

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• Pride of Baltimore and Lynx Tall Ship tours and sails, 11 am to 8 pm

6/24 & 25: War of 1812 Battle reenactment, 3-5 pm

6/25: “Energy in the Sky” Fireworks, 10 pm

6/26: Festival 10K Race, 8 am, Sandpiper Shelter

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“Freedom, Progress, and Moving Forward Through Healthy Choices”

The Freedomway Business Association is pleased to present its ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 18, 2011 11am - 10pm at Susan B. Anthony Square, between King St. and Madison St. (National Historic Pres-ervation District). Parade will begin at 11:30am. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union Soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation-which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union Troops to enforce the new Executive Order. The event will include Entertainment, Food, Music, Speakers and Activities for Kids. We encourage everyone, to come and join us in the festivities. For additional information and a full schedule of events, please contact Lula at (585)454-2680.

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Area Briefs

The historic home of the late Rev. J. Edward Nash and Mrs. Frances Jackson Nash Open: Thursday and Saturday from 11:30 - 4 pm. $10.00 entranceOther times and group tours available by appointment.

Nash House Tours

IMPORTANT NOTICE! VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE *The deadline to register to vote in this year’s September Primary Election is August 19. Registration forms are available from the Erie County Board of Elections office, 134 W. Eagle St. (858-8891) or on line at elections.erie.gov or just goggle Erie Count Board of Elections *June 7 was the first day of circulating Democratic Petitions in order for candidates to get on the ballot. *All of the City Council seats, Legislative seats, a Supreme Court justice seat and elections in all the cities and towns outside the city limits, will hold elections.

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Family Fishing Day Fundraiser!! Family Fishing Day, a family ori-ented event sched-uled for Saturday June 25, is seek-ing donations of new and used fish-ing reels and/or equipment. Any donations can be dropped off at the following sites:

Sean’s House of Masters295 E. Delavan Ave

The Challenger Community News1337 Jefferson Avenue

Gander Mountainin the BJ Wholesale Plaza

880 Young Street, Tonawanda WUFO Radio 89 LaSalle St.

The Walden Galleria MallThe Tri-Main Building

Don’t miss this opportunity to help youth and families enjoy a day of fish-ing in Broderick Park! If you are not able to drop off your donation at one of these sites, please call The Buffalo United Front at 818-3410 and arrange-ments can be made for pickup.

Former Buffalo School Board Member Pamela Cahil l announced her candidacy for the

Democratic nomination for the Univer-sity District Council seat on Saturday in front of a Main St. store, stating: “I am

not a career poli-tician. My sole purpose in seek-ing to become the next University District Council Member is to serve you with all my heart and soul, to strengthen our neighbor-hoods, to make our streets safer,

to grow our businesses and create jobs, and to help our young people lead a better life.” Among those on hand at the chal-lenger's announcement in the heart of the District, was County Legislator Betty Jean Grant who pledged her support of Cahill for the job. “I have supported Pamela Cahill for years because I have seen and admired her dedication and commit-ment going back to the days when she was a block club president and I was the Councilmember,” Legislator Grant explained. “Right now, a lot of people don't know who their Coun-cilperson is. I know that if Pamela is elected, everyone will know who their representative at City Hall is because she will be on the streets on a regular basis talking with business people and residents, listening to their concerns and advocating for them every single day.” During her own speech to an enthu-siastic crowd, Cahill outlined her vision for the University District's future. “This once vibrant community deserves better representation than it has had in recent years,” she stated as her supporters cheered. “I will be the strong, passionate, and decisive

Grant Endorses Cahill in Race for University District Council Seat “The Status Quo Has Got To Go!”Declares Cahill

leader our people need. When I am your Councilwoman, I will walk the streets of this district at least once a week. Together we will restore the University District to its former great-ness...And we will do it for the love of University.”

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GIVE THE DRUMMER SOME! Master drummer M'baye Diagne set the tone during the recent rally in sup-port of the school boycott on the steps of City Hall. Born in Senegal, West Africa, he has toured the world as a performer, artist, and teacher. M’baye plays djembe drums throughout the Great Lakes and brings the culture of Africa to everyone he meets. Drum-ming he says, has the power to heal.

Legislator Maria Whyte Announces her Candidacy for Erie County Clerk Legislator Maria Whyte, who was originally considering a run for Buf-falo Comptroller, said that she was approached by “a broad sector of our community, including County Chairman Len Lenihan, asking me to consider running for the County Clerk position.” Ms. Whyte pointed to her experi-ence as Majority Leader in the County Legislature, her familiarity with the county budget, and her broad manage-rial experience as being “an invalu-able asset in the Clerk’s office.” Her presence on the ticket in November and ability to turn out an urban vote will provide an advantage to all Democrats running throughout the County, say supporters.

Business Advancement/Breakfast Workshop If you have a business or an idea for a business and would like to strengthen

your “idea”, you are welcome to attend a business break-fast/workshop at Rythms, 1380 Jef-ferson Avenue on June 25 at 8:30 a.m. The fea tured guest speaker will be Curtis Haynes,

PhD., Professor of Economics at Buf-falo State College and former Council Member of the Ellicott District. Workshop topics will include: Business Plans, Effective Marketing, Financing and Research. For more information call 948-3320.

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“Father of the Year” Honorees Announced The Annual Men’s Fellowship Father’s Day Fish Fry will honor eleven outstanding men at their upcoming dinner. The honorees are: Pastor Robert L. Baines, Minister Gregory Brice, Waymon Brown, Dearthur Duncan, Estavan Guerra, Pastor James E. Foye Jr., Deacon Wayne Short, Bobby Higgs, Joe Parker, Calvin Northington and Lamont Thomas. Sponsored by the Buffalo United Front Inc., the event will bring together men from all walks of life to discuss ways they can best serve the com-munity. The dinner will take place on Friday, June 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 701 E. Delavan Avenue. Mt. Olive, where Rev. William Gillison is pastor, is catering the affair. Donation is $20. “We want to engage as many men as possible in the community to come together – regardless of religious denomination and political affiliation ...to do the work that is necessary to save our children and our community,” said Buffalo United Front President George “Mr. J.” Johnson. Mayor Byron Brown and Bishop Michael Badger will serve as guest speakers. The theme is “I go A Fish-ing.” (John 21:3) For more information call Eric John-son at (716) 812-4236.

Nineteen-year-old Ira Watkins Jr. was well loved in and liked by many who knew or knew of him in the Buf-falo NY community. He simply was just that cool of a guy. He was on the right track in life; working and attend-ing ECC, studying criminal justice, he was hard working and goal driven. Watkins never stopped trying to get ahead in life. However, his life was cut short may 31st in a tragic shooting in Cheek-towaga Town Park; leaving behind a plethora of loved ones and a beauti-ful young baby girl named Amani, her name meaning faith, desire or wishes. We work hard, and as much as we try, we can’t eradicate all the violence that seems to plague our communities. However, we cannot give up hope, we must remain strong and UNIFY to spread the love and keep the peace; in remembrance of all those who have been subjected to unnecessary violence, and the children and families who had to succumb to the consequences. On June 20 we celebrate Young Ira’s Life and his daughter’s future as we raise money for young Amani’s college savings plan at the “Keep the Peace, Spread the Love Memorial/Benefit Show” from 5-9 p.m. at the 2nd Cup Café, 36 Broadway St. (downtown). The event will be sponsored by entities such as The 2nd Cup Cafe, Eightfold Management/Buffalo Under-ground™, Buffalo United, Irockiparty.com, A-List Inc., and Multicon pro-ductions. It will be hosted by Donald “L-Biz” Foreman “Unsigned Hype”

“Keep the Peace, Spread the Love Memorial/Benefit

Artists of the year 2010, Nakeea “Hazel Sky” Trebel Hostess of “Street Journal”

DJ Leek and DJ Rocksteady Sched-uled performers include (sing-ers) Tifahnee, Bentlee Gavin, Jason Godwin, Princess; (Instru-mentalists) Key-boardist Moe Badger, John L,

(the Pleasure Band) guitarist Edreese, drummer venzella Joy, Micheal DiS-anto; (MC’s/spoken word) Quadir “Q-Boogie” Habeeb, Dem Dynasty Boys, Authentik, Patience, Dunny Gage, Dionsyus, HollyHood Herk, Spoken Tru, Quiet Storm, Brandon Williamson, Jimmy Byrd and Sister Star. In attendance: Ira’s family and friends & Community Leaders.

IRA WATKINS JR.

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News Update

Pittsburgh To Reinstate 3 Officers In Beating Case Three White Pittsburgh plainclothes police officers were reinstated after 15 months of suspension with pay for an alleged beating of 18-year-old Jordan Miles. The police officers thought Miles had a soda in his pocket and ripped out his dreadlocks during the brutality on Januray 12 of last year.Police Chief Nate Harper and Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced that the Justice Department closed its inves-tigation without filing civil rights charges against officers Richard Ewing, Michael Saldutte and David Sisak. “It has been determined there is insufficient evidence to prove or dis-prove the allegations made by Mr. Miles,” Harper said. The teen violinist’s mother, Terez Miles, said the city’s decision was “unfortunate because I think the offi-cers are clearly guilty of wrongdoing.” She said federal authorities “went out of their way to say they didn’t think the police did anything right here or that Jordy did anything wrong. “What do you think of the reinstatement decision?

(FinalCall.com) - The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, of the Nation of Islam, will hold a press conference, Wednesday, June 15, addressing the U.S.-sponsored, NATO-led bombing of Libya, UN-sanctioned military strikes and operations against the North Afri-can nation.

Congressional Black Caucus Split 19-18 on Libya Intervention: White House Calls Several Members “We’ve already spent $600 mil-lion on this,” Rep. Barbara Lee said between the two Libya votes on the House floor on June 3. The White House put out calls to several Con-gressional Black Caucus members in an effort to get them to support the White House position to continue military action in Libya. The White House wanted the members to vote against both resolutions to limit U.S. involvement in Libya. The vote split the Caucus in half. The White House told one member that it would be “embarrassing” to the President if certain members did not show their support for the Libya effort. Though the Kucinich resolution didn’t pass, another resolution to harshly rebuke the President for bypassing Congress over Libya did. Voting to “get out of Libya” in the Congressional Black Caucus were (19) : Charlie Rangel, Yvette Clarke, Danny Davis, Emanuel Cleaver, John Conyers, Alcee Hastings, Sheila Jackson Lee, Allen West, Sheila Jackson Lee, Maxine Waters, Jesse Jackson, Barbara Lee, John Lewis, Lacy Clay, Bobby Scott, Tim Scott, Laura Richardson, Don Payne and Bennie Thompson. Voting “YES” and with President Obama’s position to stay in Libya were (18): Corinne Brown, GK But-terfield, Sanford Bishop, Keith Elli-son, Chaka Fattah, Elijah Cummings, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Jim Clyburn, Al Green, David Scott, Frederica Wilson, Cedric Richmond, Karen Bass, Mel Watt, Terri Sewell, Hank Johnson, Marcia Fudge and Donna Edwards. Not voting: Gwen Moore, Bobby Rush. Can’t vote on either ques-tion: Donna Christensen and Eleanor Holmes Norton.

President Obama Receives Nigerian President Jonathan United States President Barack Obama received Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the White House, Washington DC on Wednesday June 8. President Jonathan who arrived in New York to participate at the high-level Meeting/Summit on HIV/AIDS and the impact of the pandemic on international peace and security, took a break and headed for Washington for the meeting with President Obama before returning to New York same day. President Jonathan also participated in the launching of the Global Plan for Elimination of HIV Mother-To-Child Transmission project with former United States President Bill Clinton on June 9 in New York before returning to Nigeria on June 10.

Juneteenth Event: State of African Americans in the U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC [CapitalWirePR] - This year marks the 146th June-teenth anniversary, the oldest nation-ally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrations are also held in other countries around the world, including China, Honduras, Japan, Israel and Trinidad, to name a few. Currently, 39 states and District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or observance.In observance of Juneteenth, the Department of the Interior – Blacks In Government is pleased to present “State of African Americans in the U.S.

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Farrakhan Press Conference to Address US-Sponsored, NATO-led Assault on Libya

The press conference will be held at 11 a.m. EST, in the Landmark View Room of the Millennium UN Plaza Hotel One United Nations Plaza (44th Street between 1st and 2nd) in Man-hattan. Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, who is on her second fact finding mission to Libya, will address the press conference live from Tripoli on the NATO bombings' impact on civilians. NATO is using huge bunker-buster bombs in Tripoli. Former U.S. attorney general Ramsey Clark will provide additional insight at the press conference. Also, Viola Plummer, a longtime human rights activist, will participate in the media event.

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HEALTH MATTERS

eat to live!

The average American consumes an astound-ing 2-3 pounds of sugar each week, which is not surprising considering that highly

refined sugars in the forms of sucrose (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup are being processed into so many foods such as bread, breakfast cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and a plethora of microwave meals. In the last 20 years, we have increased sugar consumption in the U.S. 26 pounds to 135 lbs. of sugar per person per year! Prior to the turn of this century (1887-1890), the average consumption was only 5 lbs. per person per year! Cardiovascular disease and cancer was virtually unknown in the early 1900’s. One of sugar’s major drawbacks is that it raises the insulin level, which inhibits the release of growth hormones, which in turn depresses the immune system. This is not something you want to take place if you want to avoid disease. Sugar depresses the immune system.-Honey is a Simple Sugar- Although honey is a natural sweetener, it is considered a refined sugar because 96% of dry matter are simple sugars: fructose, glucose and sucrose. It is little wonder that the honey bear is the only animal found in nature with a problem with tooth-decay (honey decays teeth faster than table sugar). Honey has the highest calorie con-tent of all sugars with 65 calories/tablespoon, compared to the 48 calories/tablespoon found in table sugar. The increased calories are bound to cause increased blood serum fatty acids, as well as weight gain, on top of the risk of more cavities. Pesticides used on farm crops and residential flowers have been found in commercial honey. Honey can be fatal to an infant whose immature digestive tracts are unable to deal effectively with Botulinum Spore growth. What nutrients or enzymes raw honey does contain are destroyed by manufacturers who heat it in order to give it a clear appearance to enhance sales. If you are going to consume honey, make sure it is raw, unheated honey. Good to use in special cures, but not as an every day food. It is not much better than white or brown sugar.Here is a list of ways sugar can affect your health:*Sugar can suppress the immune system.*Sugar can upset the body’s mineral balance.*Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and cranki-ness in children.*Sugar can produce a significant rise in trig-lycerides.*Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activ-ity in children.*Sugar can reduce helpful high density choles-terol (HDLs).*Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).*Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.*Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.*Sugar can cause kidney damage.*Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.*Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.*Sugar can cause copper deficiency.*Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium

Sweet Death:How Sugar Effects Your Health

and magnesium.*Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glu-cose.*Sugar can promote tooth decay.*Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.*Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.*Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.*Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.*Sugar can increase total cholesterol.*Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obe-sity.*High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.*Sugar can contribute to diabetes.*Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.*Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitiv-ity.*Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.*Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.*Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.*Sugar causes food allergies.*Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.*Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.*Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.*Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.*Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.*Sugar can compromise the lining of the capil-laries.*Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.*Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.*Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.*Sugar can cause depression.*Sugar can increase the body’s fluid retention.*Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.*Sugar can cause hypertension.*Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.*Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind’s ability to think clearly.*Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.*Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.*Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.*Source: www.nancyappleton.com

Bethel Head Start Second Annual Health Fair Bethel Head Start will have their second annual Healthy Kids Initiative Health Fair Wednesday, June 15 at the Johnnie B. Wiley Sports complex from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Come out for free health screenings, activities, demonstrations and information about com-munity resources in Western New York. Enjoy the Cha-Cha Slide presentation of Bethel’s 544 children, and make a positive change in your health. Come out and support Bethel Head Start’s healthy Kids Initiative.

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BIDS

Attention Contractors and Businesses! BMHA to Host Vendors Fair

`The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority is hosting a Vendors Fairon Wednesday, June 15 from 10am-1pm at the Martha Mitchell Community Center, 175 Oakmont Avenue. Topics to be covered include: Procurement Pro-cedures, Project Descriptions and Cost, How to Become a Section 3 Business Concern, Small Business Bonding, City W/MBE Certification and Workforce Development Initiatives.For Additional Information Please Contact Resident Services At (716) 855-0081 x 13. BMHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

PROJECT: BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS: BPS #61 Early Childhood Center Bids: Sealed bids will be received at the office of LPCiminelli, Inc., 2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 at 2:00 PM, on July 12, 2011 for the contracts listed below.

Pre-Bid Meeting: A pre-bid meeting will be held at BPS 61, Early Childhood Center on June 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM, located at 453 LeRoy Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215. All bidders are urged to attend.

Site Tours & Information Sessions: Site Tours of BPS #61 will be available immediately following the Pre Bid Meeting.

Contracts: The Project will be constructed using a multiple subcontract format. The following subcontracts will be bid at this time:

Contract 100 – Asbestos Abatement / Demolition ** Contract 101 – General Construction Contract 103 – Roofing Contract 104 – Windows ** Contract 105 – Drywall/Acoustical ** Contract 106 – Painting Contract 107 – Plumbing Contract 108 – HVAC Contract 109 – Electrical

** “Bidders on Contract 101 General Construction, Contract 105 Drywall/Acoustical and Contract 106 Painting MUST BE a Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise or a Certified Minority Owned Business Enterprise as defined in Specification Section 00900 Development and Diversification Plan for Workforce and Business, Section II Business Development and Diversification Rules”.

The following Contracts will be bid at a later date:Contract 901 – Building SystemsContract 906 – Flooring Contract 920 – Security (DWT)

Coordination between Contracts 100, 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 and Contracts 901, 906 and 920 will be required.

Workforce and Business Diversification: It is the policy of the Program Provider to provide equal opportunity for all qualified individuals and businesses, to prohibit discrimination, and to promote full realization of equal opportunity through positive continuing programs. Refer to Section 00900 of the Project Manual, “Development and Diversification Plan for Workforce and Business”.

Definitions: The Owner shall be defined as the City of Buffalo City School District as Agent for the Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA), Buffalo N.Y. and the Joint School Construction Board. The Owner has retained the services of LPCiminelli, Inc. as Program Packaging and Develop- ment Services Provider herein after referred to as the Program Provider. The Architect for BPS #61 shall be defined as BHNT Architects, PC.

Opening of Bids: The proposals will be privately opened.

Consideration of Bids: The Program Provider reserves the right to waive any informality in the bid proposals, to reject any or all bids, or to issue any contract which it deems to be in the best interest of the Project.

Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents may be obtained starting on June 10, 2011, through Reprocraft located at 282 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202, upon the deposit of $100 per set, by check made payable to LPCiminelli, Inc. Bid deposit will be refunded to bidders returning the Bidding Documents in good condition within 30 days of the Bid Date. To obtain Bidding Documents, contact Reprocraft at (716) 847-6262.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations:

LPCiminelli, Inc. – 2421 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214Buffalo Board of Education Plant Services Department – Room 406 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY, 2660 William Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14227Reed Construction Data, On-Line Viewing Site Only: www.reedconstructiondata.comBuilders Exchange, Inc., 180 Linden Oaks, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14625-2837Southern Tier Builders Association, 65 East Main St, Falconer, NY 14733The Outsource Center, 1649 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211McGraw Hill Construction: www.network.construction.comOther locations where contractors and subcontractors normally view plans.

Plan Holders List: An updated Plan Holders List may be obtained by accessing LPCiminelli’s website at www.lpciminelli.com. The list is updated on a daily basis and can be found under “Bidding” and the school name.

Requests for Information: Requests for Information regarding BPS #61 Bid Documents shall be submitted in writing to the attention of David Vawter at LPCiminelli, Inc., fax: (716) 854-6655 or email: dvawter@lpciminelli.com .

END OF SECTION 00100

Pan-Hellenic News

HUFF REELECTED BASILEUS: Phi Omega Chapter, Graduate Chapter of Buffalo, New York, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. announces the reelec-tion of Andrew J. Huff Jr. to the position of Basileus of the chapter for the year of 2011-2012. Under the leadership of Basileus Huff Phi Omega has continued to serve the community of Western New York through the Omega Psi Phi Mandated programs which require each of its chapters to complete projects that benefit the community. Congratulations!

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our story...1712April 7. A slave insurrection occurred in New York City, resulting in the execution of 21 African Americans.

The Pass-over: Reflec-tions on the

So Seductive Hair Show Part I will take place on Monday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jazzy’s Banquet Hall, 2227 Genesee Street in Buffalo. A multi-textural educational show, it will offer the newest and most advanced approach to the professional market in style trends, salon marketing, and

So Seductive Hair Show to Introduce Newest Relaxer System, Braid-Less Weave Technique

education. Part I is for professional stylists only. Come to learn more about the new So Seductive Relaxer System. This chemical treatment produces styling versatility for straight or natural-look-ing curly styles. Both male and female models will be used.

Also, learn the new braid-less weave technique. Achieve all-natural looks that your client will love. Learn how to prescribe customized maintenance products and how to boost your Salon Presence Online; learn howto acquire new customers by way of social net-working, email integration, online

booking, Google phone, iPod, black-berry, and websites. Convert more sales, retain more customers and increase profits! Tickets are $40 in advance. The event will feature Lakeata Johnson of Charlotte, NC (Buffalo, NY); Tony Goins of Kings Mountain,

NC; and Nicquee Hoosier,Buffalo, of Nicquee’s Making it Happen Reality Show. The So Seductive Casino Style Part 2 is open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be free appetizers and free Moscato. Dress code will be enforced.

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After All Of The Prayer, Where Do We Go From Here? Free Evangelism Training is being-presented by Community Outreach Ministry of Evangelism – C.O.M.E. INC. and supported by The Buffalo United Front – B.U.F. INC. Learn: How To Bring The Loss To Jesus Christ; Step-By-Step Effec-tive Street WitnesHow To Effectively Witness In The Neighborhood and much, much more. The first session was conducted by Elder Manuel Larry Wiggings and hosted by Bishop Gerald Drayton at New Testament Revival Cathedral. Church it’s time to win our City for Jesus Christ and take back everything that Satan has stolen. We must get out of the box and take it back, block - by - block! Prayer Is The Key But Faith Unlocks The Door! Faith Without Works Is Dead For more information about the next session, Call (716) 954-3330. Please leave your name, and phone number.

“Enough is Enough” City-Wide Prayer

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tTo To advertise call Ms. Jones @ (716) 881-1051 or email:advertising@thechallengernews.comBethesda Full Gospel

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Adrian Smith, PastorJune 27 – July 1

Beginning nightly 6 – 7 pm For More Information call Elder Wig-gins @ (716) 954-3330

Juneteenth Of Buffalo Calls for Fabric Donations

Thirty-five years after Buffalo’s first Juneteenth Festival, William Cooper and other local artist took it upon themselves to paint and decorate boarded up buildings along Jefferson, in order to create a more festive atmosphere for Buf-falo’s first Juneteenth Festival held in 1976. This year Juneteenthis honoring that artistic legacy by honoring William Cooper. Cooper’s original artwork is featured on the 2011 Junteenth Poster, T-shirt design and schedule of events. Over the years the festival has been moved off of Jefferson avenue and into Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. This year the park’s wading pool is undergoing major construction. In an attempt to create a more festive atmosphere around the construction the Juneteenth oo Committee is asking for donations of Afri-can fabric no less than one yard in length as well as packs of bed sheets in the colors of red, black and green to line the construction fence for the two days that the festival will be in the park. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the challenger office 1337 Jefferson Avenue (Open daily 9-5, closed Thursdays . Call 881-1051 for special arrangments).

Dumanis Men of Valor Male Fash-ion Show Fundraiser: St. John AME Church, Niagara Falls, 3001 9th St., Doris Jones Resource Building; $10 adults, $5 children; 285-6432 for info.

Church Briefs

Healing Service Set for Friday June 17 at Wheatfield Community Church

Anyone in need of healing or prayer is invited to attend a healing service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Wheat-field Community Church located at 3571 Niagara Falls Boulevard in Mead-owbrook Square Plaza. Individual as well as group prayer for healing will be available. The healing service is offered on the third Friday of each month at the church - upcoming dates are Friday, July 15 and April 19 at 7:00 p.m. Wheatfield Community Church is a non-denominational full Gospel church offering programs and services to meet the needs of the Wheatfield commu-nity. Contemporary services are offered each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. To learn more, visit the church’s web-site at www.wheatfieldcommunity-church.org or call Rev. Linda Badame, founding pastor, at (716)553-3794

ATTENTION WOMEN!A.W.I.R. Gospel Group has

started. Call 444-2046

If you enjoy singing gospel, call us – it’s free! All Gospel Women –

This is Your time!Rehearsals Will follow.

SURG: Heal th and Healing for Seniors! SURG, which stand for “Seniors Unite Resources to Get Empowered, will host Healing Circles from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays beginning June 17 and continuing June 24, July 8, July 18, July 22 and July 29 at GROUP Ministries, Inc. 1333 Jefferson Avenue (downstairs). Get empowered to become stronger informed self managers for yourself, our family and your community. To register or reserve a set call Prudence at (716) 539-1839. Topics include Eating Well, Relaxation Techniques, Exercise and more! Health is Wealth! Join us!

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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.

*KENNY WOO ENTERTAIN-MENT June 18, 7 pm Old School R&B Concert at The Tralf Staring Denzell Ward & Cool Company, Inez Kimble, Tiffany Knight, Buffalo’s Best Kept Secret-Christy Smothers,The debut of C.M.B. The Kenny Woo Band featuring Chauncey Northington just to name a few. Tickets are $25 avail-able at Mandellas Market on Jefferson, Tralf Box Office The Tralf and all TicketMaster locations.

*Oscar Alston & 15-Piece Orches-tra Plays the Music of Barry White & Gerald Levert, Father’s Day, Sun. June 19, The New Golden Nugget, 2046 Fillmore; Tickets only $15! oscar-alston.com

*Sunday Dinner-Jazz by the DuBe-nion Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Season’s Restaurant, 1581 E. Delavan Ave., tickets $20; 604-7516.

*George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, plus Taylor Made Jazz and the Rod Nixon Project, Thursday, July 28, Erie Canal Harbor Central Whalf (adjacent to 1 Naval Park Cove, next to the Naval Museum – new Thursday @ The Square location); free and open to the public.

Fly Girls / Fly Guys Audition WBLK 93.7 FM’s Fly Girl Fly Guy auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 6-7 p.m. For more information call Kole Porter at 852-9393 ext. 322 Monday thru Friday between 9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.

A SOULFUL JUNETEENTH! Some of Buffalo’s finest talent will take to the stage during this year’s Juneteenth. Saxophonist Will Holton (pictured above) of both local and national acclaim, will perform on Saturday, June 18 from 6:45 to 8 p.m. on the Main Stage. Also appearing on Saturday on the same stage will be the Soul Sur-real Band from 2 to 3:15 p.m.; Evolu-tion from 5-6:15 p.m. and the Unity Band. The excellent lineup continues on Sunday, June 19 with The Jazz Example from 2:00 to 3:15p.m.; The Old School B Boys, 3:30 to 4:45p.m.; Kenny Berry 5:00 to 6:15p.m.; New Beginnings 6:30– to 7:30 p.m.; and the Finale from 7:30 to 8:00p.m..

*Booty’s Back!: Legendary bassist Bootsy Collins is one of funk’s trea-sures, so seeing him live should be on evwill perform in Rochester Thursday, June 30 at the Party in the Park at 6 p.m.

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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!

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Debbera Ransom (left) and D. Robert Mitchell

Grand Marshall and Junior Marshall Highlight This Year’s Juneteenth Parade This year there will be more than one Grand Mar-shall in the Juneteenth Parade. A “Jr. Marshall” has been added to the program – something parade organizers are excited about! And the fist Jr. Marshall to partici-pate is a long time parade supporter, 9 year old D. Robert Mitchell. Enthu-siastic and outgoing, he is described as “ready to capture the world” despite having multiple disabilities. He has ice skated with SABAH for four years, sings in the church choir and takes part in holiday plays at church. He has also served as an Ambassador for the Variety Club Telethon and for SABH. He is a student at Public School #84. Among the things that make him happy? Being in parades! This year’s traditional Grand Marshall is the outstanding Debbera M. Ransom, the first female member of the Jesse Clipper Post No. 430 American Legion, and was soon after elected the first female Commander of the Post in its 83 year history! Ms. Ransom was also the first female in her family to join the military. She is a mother, grandmother and volunteer for Kids Time Group Family Day Care which is owned by her son, Cornelius Steward; a Tile Setter Apprentice; and a former foster mother, having cared for 14 children within 8 years. She holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Buffalo State College University. A former international professional lady wrestler, she has traveled around the world known as Sheena the Voodoo Queen. Active in community affairs, who is also the Education Chairwoman of the Juneteenth Festival.

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The Juneteenth Parade! One of the highlights of this historic event. The parade kicks off the day’s events in high gear! Starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday from the corners of Genesee & Wende, proceeds down Gene-see Street into Park, followed by Festivities in Park.

Saturday, June 18th Schedule *Praise & Worship 9:00 – 11:00am, Sponsored by WUFO*Juneteenth Parade 11:00 am*The Art Chalk Walk: Sponsored by the Buffalo Board of Education. Location: Fillmore Street (In front of Martin L. King Jr. Bust)

Sunday, June 19th Schedule: Praise & Worship, 9:00am – 12:00noon, Sponsored by WUFO followed by fes-tivities in the park until 8:00pm

*Festivities include: Entertainment stage, Arts and Culture stage, Vendor’s Market, Food Court, Health Pavilion, Family Portrait Booth, Book Fair, his-torical exhibits, reenacting historical events in history, Children’s Activi-ties, Youth Activities, Underground Railroad Tours and more! Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend for the entire family! The Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo, NY is the third largest in the country. Its mission is to “actively preserve and promote the broad spectrum of African American heritage through educational and cul-tural activities that will benefit the community as a whole.”

Juneteenth Teen Activity Schedule*June 18th & 19th: Youth Adven-ture: 11:00am – 6:00pm, Behind the Casino.*June 18th: Teen Job Fair/College Fair: 11:00am - 3:00pm, In front of the Museum of Science*June 18th: Teen Job Fair/College Fair,11:00am - 3:00pm, In front of the Museum of Science*June 19th: Teen Live play, 2:00pm fol-lowed by Talent Show, 4:00pm– 6:00 pm, back of the Museum of Science. June 19th: Job Readiness Workshop,

2011 Juneteenth Activities Theme: “Breaking the Invisible Chains”

36th Consecutive Juneteenth Festival of BuffaloSaturday, June 18th & Sunday June 19th 2011

Martin Luther King Jr. Park.12:00 noon - 2:00pm, Buffalo Museum of Science

Juneteenth Park Activity Schedule *Health Fair: 12:00 noon – 6:00pm, Vendors alley on Fillmore near Martin Luther King Drive. Sponsor, Great Lakes Health (Kaleida Health/E.C.M.C)

*Children’s Activity Tent: 1:00 - 6:00pm Location: Tennis Courts.

*Book Fair: Saturday 1:00 - 5:00pm, Sunday 12:00 - 4:00pm Near the Martin Luther King Jr. Bust, Fillmore Street. Sponsor, Project Flight

*Heritage Tent: Displays of African artifacts, 1:00 - 6:00pm, veterans dis-play, brochures of heritage information, corner of Best and Fillmore

*Family Photos: 1:00 - 6:00pm, Fill-more Street, Sponsor, Locust Street Art Program

*Sunday only, African Drum and Dance: Drum Class, 2:00-3:00pm.Dance Class, 3:00–4:00pm, near tennis courts.

*Saturday & Sunday: June 18 & 19: Basketball Tournament, 1:00-6:00 pm, Basketball Courts

*Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19: Underground Railroad Tours, 2:00pm & 4:00pmPick up site: Best & Fillmore. Sponsor, Motherland Connections.

Main Stage Schedule:*Saturday, June 18: 2:00–3:15pm-Soul Surreal Band, 3:30–4:45pm–Evolu-tion, 5:00–6:15pm – The Unity Band, 6:45–8:00pm–Will Holton.

*June18th: Arts & Culture Stage Schedule: 11:00 am : Parade & Fill-more Streets, Reenactment of Histori-cal event, 2:00 pm

*June 19th: Arts & Culture Stage: Saturday & Sunday, June 18th & 19th: Parade & Fillmore, Various

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Kristen Breitweiser - 9/11

Corporate Media’s Capital Crimes Against Libya – and Humanity By Glen Ford

Every day, in Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Congo and now Libya, the U.S. corporate media commit crimes against humanity that are equal to the crimes perpetrated by the United States government. As facilita-

tors of those crimes – through ceaseless propaganda, lies and demonization of those targeted by the United States – the corporate media are just as guilty of the grossest human rights violations as the government they serve. The New York Times and the rest of the howling corporate propagandists that call themselves journalists behave no differently than the German newspa-per publisher Julius Streicher, who was hanged for his media crimes against humanity in October, 1946. Streicher paid with his life for having used his newspaper, Der Sturmer, to demonize Jews and thus, in the words of the death sentence against him, “infected the German mind with the virus of anti-Semitism, and incited the German people to active persecution” of Jews. Streicher was not a member of the German military, and he did not take part in the Holocaust, but the judgment of Nuremburg was that his brand of journalism was a crime against humanity, and warranted his execution. If the verdict was appropriate for the NAZI journalist Streicher in 1946, it should certainly apply to those in the corporate media today who “infect” the American mind with murderous emotions and feed the public lies that seek to transform aggressive war into a humanitarian rescue mission, and mock the victims of NATO’s savage bombing of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. John Burns, of the New York Times, is a celebrity media criminal. In addition to demonizing Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi in precisely the same way that he and his colleagues portrayed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein – and that a previous generation of journalistic degenerates depicted Fidel Castro – Burns' current mission is to deny that hundreds of NATO bombing sorties against Tripoli have killed Libyan civilians. His constant dismissal of Libyan casualties is vulgar and racist in the extreme, and has the effect of inviting more NATO bombing and more civilian deaths. If anybody calling themselves a journalist had been running around London at the time of the 1940 NAZI blitz, claim-ing that British civilian bombing casualties were negligible or minimal, they would have been arrested and probably hanged. Burns' colleagues among the lying pack of corporate media criminals camped out in Tripoli hotels create the propaganda that causes death to rain down on the city's citizens. But, according to Burns' June 7 story, Western reporters keep NATO informed when they leave their hotels, so that they will not be caught in the bombing. Once the imperialist press is safely back at the hotel, the killing can begin again. Burns' colleagues in rebel held regions of Libya spend most of their time glorifying an opposition that is riddled with exactly the kind of Islamic jihadis that these same reporters demonize as deserving of death in Afghanistan and Iraq. U.S. corporate media understand full well that the power to demonize is a weapon of war, and they point that weapon in whatever direction their government wishes. In the final reckoning, they are as guilty as the govern-ment they serve.On the web, go to www.BlackAgendaReport.com.BAR executive editor Glen Ford can be contacted at Glen.Ford@BlackAg-endaReport.com.

local acts. *Sunday, June 19: 2:00–3:15pm-Jazz Example, 3:30–4:45pm–The Old School B Boys, 5:00–6:15–Kenny Berry, 6:30– 7:30pm–New Beginnings, 7:30–8:00pm–Finale.

Pre-Festival Events*June 17th: Prayer, Praise, and Worship at 6:00pm to 8:30pm: Location: Fillmore Street (In front of the Martin L. King Jr. Bust)

June 17: “2nd Annual B.U.I.L.D. Academy Clinton Street Reunion” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., 340 Fougeron St."The 80's Reunion". A gathering of stu-dents and teachers who entered, attended and graduated from B.U.I.L.D.'S Fougeron location.

Sankofa Events Focus: Making a Family out of Our Community

Wednesday, June 15: 5:30- 8pm, Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue. From devastation to destiny; a look at Africa after western invasion and destruction. Special communication with local black building trade professionals and how our community can gain access.

Thursday, June 16: 6:00 – 7:30pm, Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library 1324 Jefferson Ave. Black Social Eorkers of Buffalo, addressing social ills within our family structure and what we must do to overcome them.

Thursday, June 16: 7:45pm to Dusk, assembly at Broderick Park “foot of Ferry” MAAFA (memorial and healing ceremony for our ancestors who were affected by the slave trade and the upheaval of pre-colonial African society). A healing by the water lead by Dr. Maat E. L. Lewis.

Friday, June 17: 7-10pm, 2nd Cup Café 36 Broadway, “Big Bang” Artistic celebration with guest speaker Chris Reynolds of WBLK and Ras Jomo of WUFO. All NIGHTS WE WILL CLOSE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH MESSAGEFROM Dr. MAATFor more information regarding Sankofa events:Ras Jomo; 716-948-5738, accesstoafreeka@hotmail.com Juneteenth Festival, Inc.AKA Juneteenth of BuffaloP.O. Box 412 Ellicott Station Buffalo, New York 14205www.juneteenthofbuffalo.comHeadquarters:1517 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14211 Telephone 716.891.8801

What Happened to The 367th Black Combat Unit?

Were members of a Missis-sippi-based Black regiment, including soldiers from Phil-

adelphia, gunned down in 1943 to silence their demands for equality?In March 1942, the 367th Black combat unit in the segregated U.S. Army was re-named the 364th (Negro) Infantry Regiment. It took in a batch of new recruits — mostly from Northern cities like Philadelphia, New York and Chicago — and the regiment of about 3,000 men was ordered south to Arizona in June. By fall, the full regiment was bivouacked at Papago Park in Phoenix. Letters from soldiers there and else-where the unit was stationed — includ-ing missives to the Philadelphia Tri-bune— complained about their plight at the desolate base. Army investigators later described a situation in which black enlisted men suffered myriad hardships and indignities far beyond the tough life of your average GI in boot camp. Some marched in nearly soleless shoes through the rugged Superstition Mountains in desert heat. At any given time, 65 to 85 men were imprisoned in a primitive outdoor stockade, often for minor infractions. In a situation in which White officers oversaw seg-regated units of Black enlisted men, the 364th’s commanding officer was known to draw his pistol and shoot at the feet of soldiers to get them to "look lively." These incidents would only be har-bingers of racial violence to come.During WWII, there were hundreds of bloody, racially charged domestic firefights at bases and their surrounding communities throughout the country, all involving Black soldiers, some-times under attack by MPs, sometimes by White civilians. The skirmishes received press coverage depending on the accessibility of the base. The official record lists one dead, two wounded during a night of fighting in 1942 at Ft. Dix, New Jersey; one dead, five wounded at Camp Shenango, Pennsylvania, on July 14, 1943, for example. Black soldiers in Phoenix with the 364th began to protest conditions in the fall of 1942. One soldier, writing a "John Doe" letter to U.S. Sen. Joseph Guffey (D-PA), reported what was going on. "One young man, Francis Johnson of Chester, PA, has been out on bread and water for fifteen days because he resented the Commanding Officer’s kicking him," the letter said. "This young man has gone on a hunger strike, hoping that his death will focus the attention of the War Department on the rotten conditions of this regiment."

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TO BE CONTINUED

FiveDo you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and took out at the stars. This practice should answer the question. The superior person settles her mind as the universe settles the stars in the sky. By connecting her mind with the subtle origin, she calms it. Once calmed, it naturally expands, and ultimately her mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky.

TenThe ego is a monkey catapulting through the jungle: Totally fascinated by the realm of the senses, it swings from one desire to the next, one conflict to the next, one self-centered idea to the next. If you threaten it, it actually fears for its life. Let this monkey go. Let the senses go. Let desires go. Let conflicts go. Let ideas go. Let the fiction of life and death go. Just remain in the center, watching. And then forget that you are there.

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By William Jackson Black men are ageless. Ageless like the land that has been in existence longer than any other land. The Motherland, the land that nurtured him and aided him to provide for his family. Allowing him to walk the land admiring her beauty and taking in her love. Age-less in his wisdom that even Socrates and Plato had to respect. Black men are athletic.An athletic talent honed from years of hunting, tracking, running, jumping and crafting his physical skills to perfection. Perfection in physical accomplishments to the point of being undisputedly the best athletes in the world. Black men are brave, brave like the primates who dared to explore their world during their evolution, disregarding their physical limitations and challenging their cognitive potential to rationalize, understand and interact in a dynamically changing world. Black men are creative.Creative like the pygmies that hunt through the jungle using such stealth that an Army Green Beret would be envious. The creative spirit that has allowed Black men to create the things in our lives, that are necessary in order to survive and flourish. Black men are diverse.Diverse like the hundreds of languages and dialects spoken on the African continent. This diversity allows Black men to blend into their environments to adapt, evolve and enlarge their territory. Black men are intelligent.Intelligent enough to find ways to revolutionize music. Intelligent to find ways to perform surgery years before European influences that tried to lay claim to discoveries in medicine, science, humanities and literature. Black men have inspired Socrates, Plato and others who only gained their status by standing on the shoulders of those men and women of color who came before them. Black men love women.Women of all shades of color. Black men are notorious for giving and requiring love. This is not a sexual love, but the emotional love that can only be cre-ated from a Black man who loves his women. This love is intoxicating and additive. There is much love to share and many women seek this unique kind of love. Black men are lovers, lovers of life and lovers of freedom. Freedom that was denied them for over hundreds of years. A Black man’s body may have been confined, during slavery, but their soul, the essence that makes a Black man always demands to be loved and to give love. To be free to express this love in his freedom as only a Black man can. Black men are proud fathers, proudly Black men have many children either in wedlock or out of wedlock, but they love and are proud of their children. Look at the fathers that attend football, basketball and track meets. Whether Black men are in the home or not, Black men are proud of their children’s accomplishments. Black men are strong. Strong like the wills of a people struggling to find their way either traveling across the Serengeti Plains or the Sahara Desert. Black men are strong like the land they come from that can support diversity in deserts, rainforests and urban civilizations. Black men are timeless, timeless as history itself. Throughout time Black men have participated in every facet of historical perspective and importance only because of the cognitive inadequacies of other cultures do they try to hide these facets throughout all of history, but Black people know how influential the Black man has been. Black men are unique. Unique enough in their mentalities that despite being enslaved, beaten, killed, and castrated, still seek acceptance and equality. Black men have emerged from attempts to be subjugated and evicted from their new homeland, (America). Black men work to prove that they are unique and share in the destiny of two great lands. Black men are victorious.Victorious in their struggle for existence. We may never be accepted as our true selves, but our victory is in our continued existence and struggle for acceptance and equality. I’m proud to be a Black man, and love my Black people, all the shades there are, as my brothers and sisters we share a rich and diverse heritage that is both admired and respected. I maybe mixed with White blood, Native American blood, and Irish blood; I may annunciate my words, speak on an intellectual level, but I’m still a Black man. I welcome my brothers and sisters to their Blackness and to take pride in their African American heritage. Society should not feel threatened by the Black man but sleep easy that we only want that our brothers and sisters to be treated with dignity, equality and respect. William Jackson Father of Sean and Shae Jackson, M.Ed. william.Jackson@ewc.edu

A Father’s Day Tribute: “What Black Men Are”MY NAME IS AFRICAMy name is Africa, remember me? I rose from the ocean full of fertile landMy nurturing spirit brought forth the First Living Man, from my womb camethe First Living WomanI tamed nature and scientifically discovered her planbecoming the First Civilized ManI named the animals,trees and seas on every landI am synonoumous with the A-D-A-M!

My name is AfrikaMath, science, religion, agriculture, writing, reading, astronomy, calendars, schools, clocks, medicines, cities and sea vesselsYou name it, Afrika is where it beganI circumnavigated the Earth, shared my knowledge in every landTo this day see all over Earth how My Pyramids still stand. My name is AfrikaMy kings and queens rose to become Ethiopia, Egypt and the SudanFrom Sumeria to Carthage, Benin and Zulu landI taught the world to dance

Mali, Songhai and TimbuktuUniversities of study before slave ships came thruQueen Nzinga fought the Portuguese with great prideNo slaves from the Congo as long as she was aliveFaked her own death protected by a neighboring clanStrengthened by her brethren, sent the Portuguese packing againT’Oussaint Louverture led the Haitians with great zealGave Napoleon something he could feelFor pennies made the Louisiana dealThen along came Willie Lynch with a solution to the Vesey’s, Turners and other determined to be free Black MenMake them hate, distrust and envy one anotherControl their minds 300 years henceAnd when slavery ended what’s happened since?

In June 1865our bodies were emancipatedbut our minds kept the liesToday on some raggedy streetanother one of us will needlessly dieThis celebration today is about de-briefing and re-filling our livesWe are Pharaohs, kings, philosophers, scientists and moreWe have left our footprints on every shoreKnow Thyself,for it is the only way to truthFreed from slavery yet the mind still carries its rootThis Juneteenth! We break these invisible chainsWe plant new seeds that are grafted from the oldWe remember how great we wereLong before we were sold!-The Scribe T.I.P.K.I.K

ON THE COVER: Among the fathers pictured on this week’s cover: Mr. Bones and son; Superintendent Joe A. Lewis and Elder Daniel Lewis; Damien Littleton and son DJ and Godson Quentin; Byron McIntyre and children Keionte, Brianna, Dairus and Keion; Will Jones and Jonathan and Aaron; Mark Love and sons John Richard III and Julian; Al Stuckey Jr. and son Darryl Sr. and grandson Demarcus ; representatives from Bennett High “Fathers Who Care” group; Rob Jackson, son Jon and Justin Mitchell; Antoine Thompson and daughter; Kenyatta Chapman Jr. and Sr.; “Big Meech” and “Little Meech”; Derrick Hennings and son Damir; fathers & brothers John, Charles and Bryant Banks; Willie Earl House and son; Willie Rose Sr.; Billie Banks; David Johnson and son Tyrell; and Aaron Brooker and sons D’Mari and Ryver.

“Fathers Who Care” This Fathers” Day Bennett High School Would Like to Salute “Our Fathers Who Care!” This school year our fathers were a catalyst for change. We had our annual Fathers Who Care campaign dinner; and our fathers flooded the Bennett café with unity, caring and laughter. Many of them brought their sons or daughters with them for this glorious event. Bennett High is on the Rise, Bringing Back School Pride through our Fathers Who Care annual dinner cam-paign. The program s under the awesome leadership of Principal, Dr.David Mauricio, Parent Facilitator, Pastor TC, PTO President Lucinda Boyd, and our Male Support Team Leader, Mr. Arthur Jordan Please join our fathers who care network. Contact Bennett High School at 716-815-4250 and ask for (yours truly), the Parent Facilitator Pastor TC.Fathers and facilitators of the “Fathers Who Care” program at Bennett High

PASTOR TERRIE ANN“TC” Coplin

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals for the Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Dewatered Sludge Pump Replacements Project, Contract No. 12ST – A, General/Mechanical and Contract No. 12ST – D, Electrical will be received by the Commissioner of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning on June 28, 2011 until 2:00 P.M., local time, at 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York, 14202, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud in Room 1004. The contract is located at the Southtowns Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Town of Hamburg, New York, and consists of the replacement of two (2) existing dewatered sludge pumps with two (2) new hydraulically driven piston pumps, two (2) new sludge hoppers to convey dewatered sludge from plate and frame filter presses to the new dewatered sludge pumps, two (2) new hydraulic power packs and control systems for the existing filter presses, and two (2) new drip trays under the existing filter presses, demolition and removal of existing equipment, and electrical and instrumentation construction for the new equipment, and all other appurtenant work. Bidders are advised that a pre-bid meeting for the construction of this project is scheduled for June 17, 2011, at 10:00 A.M., in the conference room of the Southtowns Advanced WWTP S-3690 Lakeshore Road, Buffalo, New York, 14219. Site tour will follow the pre-bid meeting. Plans are on file and may be examined and purchased at the office of the GHD Consulting Engineers, Univer-sity Centre, 415 North French Road, Suite 100, Amherst, New York 14228. Related information and a listing of prospective bidders can be found in Business Center, “Construction Bids and Engineering Proposals: on the Erie County Web Page @ WWW.ERIE.GOV The deposit for each set of contract documents shall be $100.00 in the form of two checks or money orders, each in the amount of one-half the deposit, and made payable to the Erie County Comptroller. Any bidder requesting a set of plans and specifications mailed to their office must arrange for a pre-paid delivery service or mail carrier. The envelope containing the bid must be sealed, addressed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning and must be clearly and correctly designated as “Erie County Sewer District No. 3, Contract No. 12ST-A, General/Mechanical or Contract No. 12ST-D, Electrical. Bidders submitting a bid for more than one contract must do so in separately sealed envelopes for each contract. Any envelope containing more than one bid will be considered an improper bid and not opened. Any bid not delivered in person shall be mailed to the Erie County Commissioner of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1034, Buffalo, New York 14202, and received prior to the time set for the bid opening. Any bidder returning such plans and specifications in good condition within thirty (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of bids will be refunded the full amount of the deposit. Non-bidders will be refunded one-half the deposit. Any bidder requesting more than one (1) set of plans and specifications may purchase the excess, but it is understood that they are not returnable. No refund will be made for documents returned after the thirty-day period. Erie County Sewer District No. 3 is an exempt organization under the Tax Law, and is exempt from payment of Sales and Compensating Use Taxes which are to be incorporated into the project and which are to be separately sold by the Contractors to the Owner prior to incorporation into the project, pursuant to the provisions of the contract. These taxes are not to be included in the bid. Sales tax will be due on all materials purchased by a Contractor which are either “consumable” or rental property used by the Contractor in connection with the construction or repair. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check payable to the Erie County Comptroller or by a bid bond having a surety thereon from a surety company acceptable to the County Attorney, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total base bid, as surety for execution of the contract. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Payment and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract award. The attention of the bidder is called particularly to the provisions of Erie County Local Law No. 2-2006, known as the “Erie County Workforce Development and Diversification New York State Certified Worker Training Program”, to have in place and provide written proof at the time of bid, a New York State Certified Worker Training Program, either intentional to the Contractor or Subcontractor and/or through an organization servicing several Contractors or Subcontractors, appropriate for the type and scope of work to be performed. In the alternative, Rules and Regula-tions pertaining to Local Law No. 2-2006 allows the Bidder to provide a statement as to the inapplicability, lack of career opportunities, and/or that the magnitude of the contract would make apprentices impractical. Bidders shall also provide affirmation of its commitment toward acceptable achievement or progress toward the County of Erie workforce development and diversification goal of thirty percent minority and female participation combined in project personnel including trades people, trainees, journeymen, apprentices and supervisor staff. Attention of the bidder is called particularly to requirements with respect to conditions of employment to be observed, minimum wages rates to be paid under the contract, Affirmative Action requirements for Equal Employ-ment Opportunity, along with the Minority Business Enterprise Utilization Commitment. Bidders are also advised that Part “A” of the Erie county Minority Business Enterprise/Women’s Business Enterprise Utilization Report be submitted with the bid or no later than three (3) business days after the bid opening. The attention of the bidder is called to the provisions of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law which requires the bidder to execute a certificate of non-collusion and to conform with the other provisions of Article 5A outlined in the specifications. A form for such certificate accompanies the bid form. Unless it is property executed, the bid will not be accepted. The right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in, or to make any award to other than the low bidder, should it be deemed to be in the best interest of Erie County Sewer District No. 3 and in accordance with Law, are herewith reserved. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the date set for the opening thereof, but may withdraw same anytime prior to the scheduled time for opening bids.

BY ORDER OF: Joseph L. Fiegl, P.E. Deputy Commissioner Department of Environment and Planning

Dated: June 9, 2011

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Buffalo Municipal Housing Author-ity will receive separate a sealed bid for each of the following contract work:JOB NUMBER/CONTRACT NAMEBMHA Job 11-03CF, (Re-Bid)Various Roofing Work at HollingHomes, Kenfield, Ferry GriderSchwab Terrace & KellyGardens

DATE/TIME OFPREBID MEETINGDate and time:Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:0 AM

DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPTOF BIDS (OPENING)Date and time:Thursday, July 7, 2011 at2:00 PM

Prebid Conferences will be held as stated above with all potential bidders assembled at the Capital Improve-ments & Development Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204; the project walk-through may be held/scheduled after the meet-ing. Separate Sealed bids for each above mentioned BMHA Job will be received until the time stated above at the Capital Improvements Office, 320 Perry Street, Buffalo, New York 14204. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud immediately after specified closing time. Sets of contract documents may only be obtained at the Capital Improvements Office at 320 Perry Street, with a deposit of $100 per set. Only certified company checks, bank checks or money orders made pay-able to the Buffalo Municipal Hous-ing Authority will be accepted. This deposit is refundable upon return of complete sets of documents within 14 calendar days after the bid open-ing. Failure to comply with this time limit will constitute forfeiture of the deposit. The BMHA reserves the right to reject any bid, which fails to conform to the essential items, required by the contract documents and to reject any and/or all bids submitted.

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ERIE COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU2012 REQUEST FOR FUNDING PROPOSALS:

TO PROVIDE YEAR ROUND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS The Erie County Youth Bureau will be releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for eligible not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organizations to provide Youth Development Delinquency Prevention (YDDP), Special Delinquency Prevention Programs (SDPP) and Runaway Homeless Youth Agencies (RHYA) for 2012. Organizations must provide services to at-risk youth ages 5-21, and provide outcome based positive youth development and juvenile delinquency prevention strategies. Due to the limited amount of funding available, programs provid-ing services to at risk youth in the following categories will be prioritized for consideration:1. School Based Positive Youth Development Programs 2. After School Community Based Positive Youth Development Programs; this includes programs run by a specific agency with programming offered at various sites3. Mentoring Programs4. Juvenile Diversion Programs5. Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs6. Youth Employment Programs Funded agencies must also commit to providing program performance mea-sures based on the Results Based Accountability model. Beginning June 13th copies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be down-loaded off the Erie County Web Site at http://www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php?q=youth-bureau or by contacting Mr. David Rust, Director, at (716) 923-4041, or by e-mail at david.rust@erie.gov, or Ms. Nadia Moore, Planning Coordinator, at (716) 923-4051 or by e-mail at nadia.moore@erie.gov. Deadline for submissions of applications is July 13, 2011.

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**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall On: Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM for RFP #10-11-107 RE-BID PROFESSIONAL SER-VICES FOR INSPECTION OF ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PARTITIONSSpecifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffaloschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfmCraig A. Koeppel Director of Purchase

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**Sealed proposals will be received in Room 816 City Hall On: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM for RFP #10-11-108 STUDENT REGISTRATION SYSTEM Specifications and bid forms are available in Room 816 City Hall; and on website www.buffa-loschools.org/PurchaseDept.cfmCraig A. Koeppel Director of Purchase

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A Substantial Amendment to the 2011 Action Plan Component to the 2010-2014 Consolidated PrPlan as prepared for the Erie County/Town of West Seneca Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium and Erie County/Town of Hamburg/Town of West Seneca HOME Consortium.A. SUMMARY: Erie County and the Towns of Hamburg and West Seneca have prepared a 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan (CP) for the CDBG, Home Investment Partner-ship, and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs for the following participating municipalities: Cities of Lackawanna and Tonawanda; Towns of Alden, Aurora, Boston, Brant, Clarence, Colden, Collins, Concord, Eden, Elma, Evans, Grand Island, Hamburg, Holland, Lancaster, Marilla, Newstead, North Collins, Orchard Park, Sardinia, Wales, and West Seneca; Villages of Akron, Angola, Blasdell, Depew, East Aurora, Farnham, Gowanda, Hamburg, Lancaster, North Collins, Orchard Park, and Springville.

The following describes a proposed amendment to those projects as originally listed in the Action Plan Component for the year 2011:

1. 2011 Substantial Amendment 1) New Projects Lead Based1) Paint Testing Services $55,0002) Framework Planning Regional $2,5003) Emergency Shelter Rehabilitation – New Life Residential Center – City of Buffalo $3,850 Emergency4) Emergency Shelter Operating Assistance – YWCA Shelter for Female Victims of Domestic Violence – Town of Amherst $12,500

2) Project Deleted Master Plan Implementation /Zoning – Town of Alden $32, 366

3) Change/Budget Increase Scope

1) Business Park Roadway and Bikepath – SpauldingCity of Tonawanda $414,100

4) Change/Budget Decrease Scope1)First Time Homebuyer Program Er ie County $99,9632) Housing Rehabilitation Program Erie County $581,5943)Housing Rehabilitation Program Emergency $120,0004) Shelter – United Church Home – Van for the Homeless –Village of Lancaster $1,676

B. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Public comment period on this amendment will be held from: June 15, 2011 to July 15 , 2011.Copies of the amendment are available at the following locations: Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1053, Buffalo; Public Libraries in the Cities of Buffalo (Main Branch), Lackawanna and Tonawanda; Villages of Akron, Angola, Gowanda, and Hamburg; at the Towns of Concord and Lancaster. The amendment can also be viewed at the Erie County web site www.erie.gov under the Recent Updates section.

C. PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 9:30 A.M. in Room 1004 of the Erie County Rath Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York. Persons with special needs should contact Paul J. D’Orlando at the Department of Environment and Planning at (716) 858-2194.

D. CONTACT: For further information, please contact Paul J. D’Orlando at the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning , 95 Franklin Street, Room 1014, Buffalo, New York 14202, at (716) 858-2194, and dorlando@erie.gov.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSSunday June 19

Fruitbelt United Inc. Father’s Day Cruise: Miss Buffalo.

JUNETEENTH: MLK PARK (See Schedule Page 13).

Saturday June 11

Wednesday June 15

Darius G. Pridgen Re-election Fund-raiser: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2nd Cup, 36 Broadway, $20; hosted by Friends of Darius G. Pridgen.

Kidney management Class: 300 Dela-ware Ave., Suite 101, 9:30 a.m.; $35; 835-1323 for info and to register.

Bethel Head Start Health Fair: Healthy Kids Initiative, 11am to 3pm; Johnnie B. Wiley Stadium, Jefferson & Best.

Thursday June 16

Buffalo United Front Headquarters Grand Opening: 5-7 p.m., 291 East Delavan; 818-3410.

Stop the Violence Homicide Victim Support Group: 1370 William St. (near Bailey), 6:30-7:30 p.m.

HOME Free Training for Landlords: 700 Main St., 2-5 p.m.; free; Registra-tion necessary, 854-1400 ext. 22.

Friday June 17

BUILD Academy 2nd Annual School Reunion: 6-10 p.m., BUILD Acad-emy, 340 Fougeron St.; For more info and registration contact Doug Ruffin, president at 698-1176 or Shawn Fagan vice president at 228-8424.

Saturday June 18

JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL: MLK PARK, ALL DAY; ENDS 8 P.M. SEE SCHEDULE PAGE 13

Hadji Temple A.E.A.O.N.M.S. Poten-tates Ball: Adams Mark Hotel, Honor-ing Illustrious Potentate Clarence T. Streety Sr.; $65 donation for info call 603-1075, 579-0301, 812-1187.

Muhammad School of Music Celebra-tion of Youth Concert: 4 p.m., Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Audito-rium, Lafayette Square; 881-5088.

Buffalo Auto Spectacular Car-Truck and bike show: the Old wonder Bread Lot, off Barthel St. corner of Urban St., 12:30 – 7 p.m.; $2 general admission; music, trophies and more; 833-3035 or 812-2957.

FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Eastside Redevelopment Task Foce Center of Hope, 313 Foougeron St; Call (716) 570-9165 for more info. GIVE-AWAY EVERY SATURDAY!!

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Doris Records Inc., 286 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, NY

Rochester Convention Center (July 23 & 24 only) 123 E. Main St.

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