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In the 100th year of educating, working, building the legendary Buffalo Criterion; WNY’s African American Weekly

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In the 100th year of educating, working, building the legendary Buffalo Criterion; WNY’s African American Weekly

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In the 100th year of educating, working, building the legendary Buffalo Criterion; WNY’s African American Weekly ~ In the 100th year of educating, working, building the legendary Buffalo Criterion; WNY’s African American Weekly ~ In the 100th year of educating, working, building the legendary Buffalo Criterion; WNY’s African American Weekly ~

Local News

Local News
City of Buffalo Delays Winter Parking Regulations Until December 1, 2025
City of Buffalo Delays Winter Parking Regulations Until December 1, 2025
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 BROMEOs PRESENTS THEIR 2025 OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AWARDS
 BROMEOs PRESENTS THEIR 2025 OUTSTANDING CITIZENS AWARDS
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Rev. Dr T. Anthony Bronner
Rev. Dr T. Anthony Bronner
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Buffalo Police Officer Receives Two Awards
Buffalo Police Officer Receives Two Awards
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Six Family Members Indicted in PPP Loan Fraud Conspiracy, Two Also Charged with Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Theft
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NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER DiNAPOLI AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY HOOVLER ANNOUNCE INDICTMENT IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE
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The Junior League of Buffalo 2025 Decorators’ Show House Raises $250,000 for Community
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BUFFALO SEWER AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF$2 MILLION RESTORATION PROJECT OF BOYD STREET ON THE CITY’S WEST SIDE
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Community Article: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Rainy-Day Fund
Community Article: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Rainy-Day Fund
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The Real Cost of Skipping School
The Real Cost of Skipping School
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Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon Announces Selection of Development Teams for Legacy Cities RFP
Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon Announces Selection of Development Teams for Legacy Cities RFP
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Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon, Buffalo Police Department, and FeedMore WNY Announce More Than 6,700 Pounds of Food Collected Through Food Donation Drive
Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon, Buffalo Police Department, and FeedMore WNY Announce More Than 6,700 Pounds of Food Collected Through Food Donation Drive
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M&T Jefferson Branch: Giving soul, love, and flavor to the community
M&T Jefferson Branch: Giving soul, love, and flavor to the community
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Kearns Brings Mobile DMV to Build Promise Community Access Center
Kearns Brings Mobile DMV to Build Promise Community Access Center
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Community Foundation Announces 2026 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds Application Process Is Open
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New York Department of State Issues New Trend Alert Warning Homebuyers of A.I. Generated Home Listings
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Parents Now Pay More for Childcare Than Housing Across the U.S.
Parents Now Pay More for Childcare Than Housing Across the U.S.
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Black PressEpstein Files Battle Explodes as Redactions Shield Trump and Other Powerful Figures
Black PressEpstein Files Battle Explodes as Redactions Shield Trump and Other Powerful Figures
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Project 2030: The Agenda for Black America Debuts #1 on Amazon
Project 2030: The Agenda for Black America Debuts #1 on Amazon
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A Week Later: A Dire Need in Jamaica
A Week Later: A Dire Need in Jamaica
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SNAP, Food Insecurity and Black America
SNAP, Food Insecurity and Black America
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White America Faces Reality of Trump’s Cruel Shutdown as SNAP Benefits Vanish
White America Faces Reality of Trump’s Cruel Shutdown as SNAP Benefits Vanish
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Trumps Approval is Underwater
Trumps Approval is Underwater
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In Trump’s New Confederacy, Slavery Wasn’t Sin
In Trump’s New Confederacy, Slavery Wasn’t Sin
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Move Over, Shark Tank and Anthony Bourdain! Rachel Rodgers’ Kickstarter Series Redefines Creator-Owned Entrepreneurship!
Move Over, Shark Tank and Anthony Bourdain! Rachel Rodgers’ Kickstarter Series Redefines Creator-Owned Entrepreneurship!
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The New Normal: Racism Without Consequence
The New Normal: Racism Without Consequence
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Report Warns about Shifting Racial Job Trends Across the Nation
Report Warns about Shifting Racial Job Trends Across the Nation
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The Black Women’s Agenda’s 48th Annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon Sells Out in Minutes, Honors Trailblazers, and Inspires with Powerful Conversations
The Black Women’s Agenda’s 48th Annual Symposium & Awards Luncheon Sells Out in Minutes, Honors Trailblazers, and Inspires with Powerful Conversations
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Colombian National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Role in Nationwide Jewelry Theft Ring
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Assata Shakur, Black Liberation Icon, Dies Free in Cuba
Assata Shakur, Black Liberation Icon, Dies Free in Cuba
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Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out as Loan Denials Soar
Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out as Loan Denials Soar
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Trump Intensifies Campaign to Rewrite American History
Trump Intensifies Campaign to Rewrite American History
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Made for This Moment: The Congressional Black Caucus
Made for This Moment: The Congressional Black Caucus
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BlackPast.org Announces the Passing of Founder Dr. Quintard Taylor
BlackPast.org Announces the Passing of Founder Dr. Quintard Taylor
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Hollywood Celebrities Make Black-Owned Jam Vino Their “Jam” at the Exclusive 2025 Pre-Emmys Celebrity Gifting Lounge by GBK
Hollywood Celebrities Make Black-Owned Jam Vino Their “Jam” at the Exclusive 2025 Pre-Emmys Celebrity Gifting Lounge by GBK
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NFL

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Bills Find Their Offense But Can’t Conceal Defensive Woes
Bills Find Their Offense But Can’t Conceal Defensive Woes
Why did the Bills demand the Stadium be Built in Orchard Park
Why did the Bills demand the Stadium be Built in Orchard Park
The Story of the year has been injuries.
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Slumbering Bills Lay an Egg in Miami
Offense Finds it’s groove vs Chiefs
Offense Finds it’s groove vs Chiefs
Can Rejuvenated Bills Defense Keep the Fire Lit?
Can Rejuvenated Bills Defense Keep the Fire Lit?
New Look Buffalo Defense Mauls the Panthers
New Look Buffalo Defense Mauls the Panthers
Passing Game of the Bills still needs Improvement.
Passing Game of the Bills still needs Improvement.
The Four Minute Offense: Jalen Hurts Triumphantly Bounces Back
The Bills coming out of the bye week
Eye On History
Lost History, Forgotten History
Lost History, Forgotten History
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Dr. Mary Elizabeth Carnegie: Author and Legendary Black Nurse
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Carnegie: Author and Legendary Black Nurse
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A Veteran’s Day Tribute
A Veteran’s Day Tribute
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Thurgood Marshall: Powerful Advocate For Justice
Thurgood Marshall: Powerful Advocate For Justice
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The Struggle for the Right to Vote
The Struggle for the Right to Vote
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Eunice Carter, Black Lawyer Who Took Down Mob Boss “Lucky” Luciano
Eunice Carter, Black Lawyer Who Took Down Mob Boss “Lucky” Luciano
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The Erie Canal and the Flight for Freedom
The Erie Canal and the Flight for Freedom
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Mary McLeod Bethune, Daughter of Former Slaves,
Mary McLeod Bethune, Daughter of Former Slaves,
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James Forten: Wealthy Black Inventor
James Forten: Wealthy Black Inventor
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Black History Makers During the Victorian Era 1837 -1901
Black History Makers During the Victorian Era 1837 -1901
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
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John Young: The Real Chicken Wing King
John Young: The Real Chicken Wing King
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The Upward Bound Awards Banquet
The Upward Bound Awards Banquet
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Remembering the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Remembering the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey
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We Must Never Forget the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
We Must Never Forget the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
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Isaac “Ike Murphy” and Jimmy Winkfield: Two Legendary Jockeys: Part 2
Isaac “Ike Murphy” and Jimmy Winkfield: Two Legendary Jockeys: Part 2
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Issac “Ike Murphy” and Jimmy Winkfield: Two Legendary Jockeys
Issac “Ike Murphy” and Jimmy Winkfield: Two Legendary Jockeys
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Escape to Freedom: The Story of William And Ellen Craft
Escape to Freedom: The Story of William And Ellen Craft
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The Secrets of Mt. Rushmore
The Secrets of Mt. Rushmore
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Remember the Black Revolutionary War Heroes On the Fourth of July
Remember the Black Revolutionary War Heroes On the Fourth of July
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My Interview with the wife of Malcom X: Dr. Betty Shabazz Part 2
My Interview with the wife of Malcom X: Dr. Betty Shabazz Part 2
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My Interview with the Wife of Malcolm X: Dr. Betty Shabazz
My Interview with the Wife of Malcolm X: Dr. Betty Shabazz
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My Reflections on Pope Leo XIV
My Reflections on Pope Leo XIV
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Remembering the Victims of the Tops Massacre
Remembering the Victims of the Tops Massacre
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Editorials
The 50-Year Mortgage Is a Trap, not a Path to Black Wealth
The 50-Year Mortgage Is a Trap, not a Path to Black Wealth
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Generation Z is the Battleground
Generation Z is the Battleground
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Trying Hard To Sit On A Two- Legged Stool
Trying Hard To Sit On A Two- Legged Stool
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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
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Illicit GLP-1s and Their Dangerous Marketing Must Be Stopped
Illicit GLP-1s and Their Dangerous Marketing Must Be Stopped
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Urban Nature Paradox: What Buffalo Can Learn from Florida and Houston
Urban Nature Paradox: What Buffalo Can Learn from Florida and Houston
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“They Don’t Wanna Be Saved?” Save Them Anyway!
“They Don’t Wanna Be Saved?” Save Them Anyway!
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Wealth as Weapon or Wealth as Justice — which principle underpins the government shutdown?
Wealth as Weapon or Wealth as Justice — which principle underpins the government shutdown?
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‘Back in the Day,’ Black Childhood Was Real, Raw, and Outside
‘Back in the Day,’ Black Childhood Was Real, Raw, and Outside
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The Government Shutdown Proves We Need Skilled Trades
The Government Shutdown Proves We Need Skilled Trades
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A Government For The People Must Be Chosen By The People!
A Government For The People Must Be Chosen By The People!
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TRAUMA
TRAUMA
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Wealth as a Stewardship with the requirement of Compassion
Wealth as a Stewardship with the requirement of Compassion
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Keeping Hope Afloat In A ‘Sea’ Of Uncertainty!
Keeping Hope Afloat In A ‘Sea’ Of Uncertainty!
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Shared Legacies Between Blacks and Jews
Shared Legacies Between Blacks and Jews
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Thena Robinson Mock: My American History
Thena Robinson Mock: My American History
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Donald Trump Wants Reparations
Donald Trump Wants Reparations
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Criterion History
Birthday Boy!
Birthday Boy!
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Vanity — Special Guest Star on“ T And T"
Vanity — Special Guest Star on“ T And T"
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The Criterion in Time: Dreamgirls, The Tony Award-Winning Musical Conies To Bflo. On Nov. 19th-24th
The Criterion in Time: Dreamgirls, The Tony Award-Winning Musical Conies To Bflo. On Nov. 19th-24th
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The Criterion in Time: Clapps Lauded By AKA's
The Criterion in Time: Clapps Lauded By AKA's
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The Criterion in Time: 3 Share $1500 In Scholarships
The Criterion in Time: 3 Share $1500 In Scholarships
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The Criterion in Time: Basketball Team At The Michigan Ave, “ Y”
The Criterion in Time: Basketball Team At The Michigan Ave, “ Y”
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The Criterion in Time: Criterion Businesswoman Of The Week
The Criterion in Time: Criterion Businesswoman Of The Week
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The Criterion in Time: Blacks Defeat Whites In 100-Year War
The Criterion in Time: Blacks Defeat Whites In 100-Year War
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The Criterion in Time: Hague Support Sought Easter Signs with Bisons
The Criterion in Time: Hague Support Sought Easter Signs with Bisons
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The First African American Woman Historian in Buffalo
The First African American Woman Historian in Buffalo
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ROI Ottley, Black War Correspondent During World War II
ROI Ottley, Black War Correspondent During World War II
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The Honorable Shirley A. Chisholm: First Black Woman to Run for President of the U.S.
The Honorable Shirley A. Chisholm: First Black Woman to Run for President of the U.S.
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Dedication to The Buffalo 10
Dedication to The Buffalo 10
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The Historic Impact of Executive Order 9981 on African American Soldiers
The Historic Impact of Executive Order 9981 on African American Soldiers
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ROI Ottley, Black War Correspondent During World War II
ROI Ottley, Black War Correspondent During World War II
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A Recognition That Tells a Much Deeper Story
A Recognition That Tells a Much Deeper Story
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The Underground Railroad Heritage Center of Niagara Falls
The Underground Railroad Heritage Center of Niagara Falls
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Honoring the Late Judge Barbara M. Sims
Honoring the Late Judge Barbara M. Sims
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James J. Freeman, MD, Ph.D. Observing 30 Years Since Your Transition
James J. Freeman, MD, Ph.D. Observing 30 Years Since Your Transition
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A Black History Month look at NASA’s Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson
A Black History Month look at NASA’s Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Anderson
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Edward E. Ross: The Story of a Montford Point Marine
Edward E. Ross: The Story of a Montford Point Marine
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From Anthropology to Civil Rights, Dr. William Montague Cobb’s Influence Went Beyond Medicine
From Anthropology to Civil Rights, Dr. William Montague Cobb’s Influence Went Beyond Medicine
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Honorable Discharges for 110 Buffalo Soldiers Convicted in Aftermath of 1917 Houston Riots
Honorable Discharges for 110 Buffalo Soldiers Convicted in Aftermath of 1917 Houston Riots
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The Criterion in Time: Clapps Lauded By AKA's Published Criterion article on November 14th, 1985 Dr. and Mrs. Claude Clapp, third and fourth from left, retirees of the Board of Education, were recently honored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Omega Phi Cha
Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon to Present Key to the City to Buffalo Bills’ Dion Dawkins @jerzeystar @mayorchrisscanlon Public Celebration to be Held in Niagara Square on Friday, November 14 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Mayor Christoph
Sean Ryan Elected as the Next Mayor of the City Of Buffalo Voters Across the City Deliver Resounding Mandate for Change, Electing Ryan by Largest Margin in 32 Years Since launching his campaign in late November 2024, Ryan has centered his message o
A Veteran’s Day Tribute Veteran’s Day will be observed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. However, it is never too late to pay tribute to those who served in the armed forces of our country. My Late husband, Romeo Doyle Muhammad, served in t
Offense Finds it’s groove vs Chiefs By @patrickfreeman1863 @buffalobills @chiefs The Offense of The Buffalo Bills found its groove vs the Chiefs last week and looks to continue against division rival Miami this week. The key factor, Joe Bra
Mary McLeod Bethune, Daughter of Former Slaves Mary McLeod Bethune, one of America’s greatest Black educators, was told by a white Presbyterian school that she could not go to Africa to teach because it was the policy of their school not to pe
One Country, One Constitution, One Destiny By Christopher A. Etienne In his 1895 lecture entitled, Abraham Lincoln: A Lecture, former Illinois Attorney General Robert G. Ingersoll discussed U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, power, and
Evelyn “Patti” Merriweather-Ferguson, affectionately known as “Patti,” passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, leaving behind a deeply rooted legacy in the heart of Buffalo, New York. Born into the prominent Merriweather f
Passing Game of the Bills still needs Improvement By @patrickfreeman1863 📷 by James Witherspoon The Buffalo Bills beat a Carolina Panthers team that was without its starting quarterback 40-9 coming out of the bye week. The offense was led by Ja
Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon Announces $12 Million in Funding for Michigan Avenue Streetscape Project Total Investment Raises Corridor Revitalization Commitment to $16 Million Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon today a
Francesca Gidney: A Beacon of Hope and Innovation in Lackawanna's Healthcare Revolution By @perryimages2.0 In the heart of Lackawanna, New York, a city steeped in history and resilience, an extraordinary force for change is emerging. Francesca Gidn
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