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ITS THE PURE INK POETRY SLAM  SEASON OPENER AUG 31st!  It’s time for our season opener. Join us on the final Sunday of A...
08/06/2025

ITS THE PURE INK POETRY SLAM SEASON OPENER AUG 31st! It’s time for our season opener. Join us on the final Sunday of August for our Pure Ink Poetry slam at the Em Tea Coffee Cup Cafe. 80 Oak Grove Ave, Every month we host a slam that allows poets to accumulate points throughout the season to be represented at the southern Fried poetry slam next summer.

Sign up at the event between 3:30 and 4:00 and the slam will start at 4. We have 4 open mic slots as well. Come join us. Grab some great food, and let’s share some stories

I AM YOU presents Back To School Giveaway August 16 2-6pm at JFK Park 114 Hickory . Music Games School Supplies and Fun!
08/05/2025

I AM YOU presents Back To School Giveaway August 16 2-6pm at JFK Park 114 Hickory . Music Games School Supplies and Fun!

👗🩳CLOTHING SWAP 👚👖Have Clothing You’re Ready To Let Go Of? Rummage through your closet to find clothes you no longer wea...
08/05/2025

👗🩳CLOTHING SWAP 👚👖Have Clothing You’re Ready To Let Go Of? Rummage through your closet to find clothes you no longer wear, and bring them to Bidwell to swap or share!

Join .buffalo716 on Saturday August 30th 11am-2pm at Bidwell Parkway for our first community swap!

Bring used or new clothes you wish to swap and a bag to carry your new clothes home in.

Optional: Leftover clothes can be left with us and we will donate them to local shelters and charitable organizations!

Guidelines:
All clothes must be clean and ready to wear
All sizes and styles welcome
No underwear
Free event!
Leftover donations will be distributed to shelters and charitable organizations

This Wednesday Evening at Arthur’s Pub 596 Genesee   will brings you his Mid-Week Vibe!  DJ Iceberg and Comedian Yolanda...
08/04/2025

This Wednesday Evening at Arthur’s Pub 596 Genesee will brings you his Mid-Week Vibe! DJ Iceberg and Comedian Yolanda Smilez are L’art if the lineup with Sax Man Will Holton
TICKETS $30 and there are half price drinks from 7-8pm

Cash App $midweekvibe | $30
DO NOT MISS IT!

On Tuesday August 5 Join CAO  for National Night Out 2025 at the Pratt-Willert Community Center! 🏡💙📅 Tuesday, August 5th...
08/04/2025

On Tuesday August 5 Join CAO for National Night Out 2025 at the Pratt-Willert Community Center! 🏡💙

📅 Tuesday, August 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 422 Pratt St., Buffalo, NY 14204

Bring the whole family out for an evening of free food, games, and fun! 🎨🎶
Enjoy skating, face painting, tie dye, a gaming truck, and live music... rain or shine! 🌧☀️

Let’s celebrate community, connection, and good vibes! 💫

📞 Questions? Call (716) 852-1671 or email [email protected]

Patio Fridays - Sip and Sang Karaoke, this Friday August 8   at  Sip & Sang Karaoke Music by Da Klub Killa DJ Spin Doors...
08/04/2025

Patio Fridays - Sip and Sang Karaoke, this Friday August 8 at
Sip & Sang Karaoke Music by Da Klub Killa DJ Spin Doors open at 6pm get your tickets 🎫 now on 👉🏾 link in their bio

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.  is pleased to be a sponsor of the Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood ev...
08/01/2025

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is pleased to be a sponsor of the Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood event … learn more:

Masjid Nu’Man, an Islamic Center located in the heart of East Buffalo, will host its 29th Annual Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood on Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Fillmore Avenue, and Best Street in Buffalo, NY.

All are invited to participate in the event, which includes a community walk at 11 a.m., starting at Woodlawn Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The walk line up starts at 10 a.m. An awards ceremony to recognize community servants and a celebration will start at noon at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The free event includes food, music, family-friendly games, and community resources.

The focus for this year’s event is protecting our environment, along with engaging our community for education, business, health, government, and culture.

The event is sponsored by: Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.; Erie County Legislator Lawrence Dupre; Masten District Councilmember Zeneta Everhart; H.E.A.L International; Monarch of Infinite Possibilities, LLC; No Menthol Buffalo; and PUSH Buffalo.

Many community organizations will be available to share their resources with attendees.

For more info, email [email protected] or call 716-583-7078.

Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood began as a community walk in 1996 in Buffalo, NY. The initiative has grown to promote neighborly deeds and bring people together, celebrating the neighbors and community around Masjid Nu’Man. Celebrating Muslims and non-Muslims alike, Putting the Neighbor Back in the Hood has been recognized and awarded by the City of Buffalo for improving community relationships.

Masjid Nu’manm, an Islamic Center located at 1373 Fillmore Avenue in Buffalo, NY, is a staple of the community that people rely on, providing spiritual guidance, education, social support, and advocacy. The center provides religious services, daily prayers, Jumaah service, Sunday school, and many other activities.

Mark Your Calendar because 716 Black Restaurant Week is Back! 🍴🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾In celebration of National Black Business Month, t...
08/01/2025

Mark Your Calendar because 716 Black Restaurant Week is Back! 🍴🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✊🏾

In celebration of National Black Business Month, the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals are proud to present the 8th Annual Black Restaurant Week 716, happening Monday, August 11 – Sunday, August 17, 2025!

This year, we’ve partnered with The Exchange at Beverly Gray to provide marketing, administrative, and entrepreneurial support to all participating vendors — strengthening our mission to spotlight Buffalo’s vibrant Black culinary scene.

📍 Who Can Register?
We’re inviting local, independently owned food and beverage businesses including:

Restaurants

Food Trucks

Private Chefs

Meal Prep Services

Coffee Shops & Juiceries

Catering & Bartending Services

Bakers, Confectioners, and more!

Note: Franchises are not eligible. All registered businesses will receive a digital marketing kit and be featured on our website starting one week before the event. ( Posted • 🍴 )

Join    in celebrating the conclusion of their Freedom School, this Saturday Aug 2nd from Noon to 2PM at Merriweather Li...
08/01/2025

Join in celebrating the conclusion of their Freedom School, this Saturday Aug 2nd from Noon to 2PM at Merriweather Library. Thank you to our community partners, guest co-facilitators, and our students for making this an amazing and unforgettable program!

After emancipation, many Black people turned to watermelon farming as a way to build independence. The fruit was afforda...
08/01/2025

After emancipation, many Black people turned to watermelon farming as a way to build independence. The fruit was affordable, easy to grow, and in high demand.

For a while, it became a symbol of Black success—Black farmers were feeding their communities and making real money from the land. But white people couldn’t stand to see formerly enslaved people thriving.

So they turned the watermelon into a racist weapon. Through ads, cartoons, and newspapers, they pushed the image of Black people as lazy, greedy, and childish with watermelons in hand.

The stereotype caught on. It made the fruit a symbol of ridicule instead of success. Sales dropped. Public perception shifted. And just like that, a booming path to economic freedom for many Black families was deliberately sabotaged. Posted • from the page 👉🏾 song used 👉🏾

AUGUST 16TH just caught 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Pull  up to the Backyard Jammy Jams for a night of nostalgia!! We got LIVE MUSIC provided ...
08/01/2025

AUGUST 16TH just caught 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Pull up to the Backyard Jammy Jams for a night of nostalgia!! We got LIVE MUSIC provided by , , Chuck B and Lindsay Niccs! with Sweet Assassin on drinks! Joshua Hutchen on the grill!😎 DJ UNK on the viiiiiiiiibes and .jha_ The Artist AIRBRUSHING SHIRTS ON THE SPOT!!!!🤯🤯🤯 Just bring your fit and she’ll get you lit! 😏😌

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Send money to CASHAPP on the flyer!
Include NAME, if you want General admission or VIP, and phone number to send the location to!
(Ex: Jane Doe, GA, 7165555555)
Only 16 VIP available!!!! 😎

We are on stands and online at buffchallnews.com Link in Bio.  If you would like to make submissions for your events, pl...
07/31/2025

We are on stands and online at buffchallnews.com Link in Bio. If you would like to make submissions for your events, please contact our office at 716-881-1051. Thank you for your continued support. Stay cool and enjoy summer.! ✊🏾📰✌🏾🖤

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