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Mar 17, 2022 Biographies

I was a Depression baby, born in Buffalo, New York, in 1929 and fortunate to grow up surrounded by a large extended family.Because both parents worked, my mother as a domestic, my father in the steel ...

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Anna Montgomery Woodson

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Mar 14, 2022 Biographies

There are many untold stories of strong Black women, who have left a record of founding businesses, organizations, houses worship and more as they created "community" in the regions in which they live...

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Ida Dora Fairbush

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Mar 14, 2022 Biographies

Ms. Ida Dora Fairbush was born in 1869 in Buffalo, New York. Her parents were John and Emanda (Amanda) Fairbush. John was a native of Maryland and Emanda was born in Ohio. In addition to Ida, the Fair...

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Dan Alexander Montgomery

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Mar 14, 2022 Biographies

A hotel and supper club owner, Dan Montgomery was the son of Jonas and Charity Vincent Montgomery. He was a black businessman, who operated two restaurants beginning in 1907 at 158 Exchange Street and...

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James Benjamin Parker

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Mar 11, 2022 Biographies

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Tiffany R. Lewis

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Feb 23, 2022 Biographies

Tiffany R. Lewis is a vibrant leader and youth advocate committed to the social development of women and girls. Seeing firsthand the challenges young adults face, she was inspired to make a difference...

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Michelle Barron

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Feb 23, 2022 Biographies

Michelle Barron is a servant leader, experienced management professional with a diverse combination of work experience in the private and public sectors including economic development, planning, manag...

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Valeria Annette Cray

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Feb 23, 2022 Biographies

Valeria Cray is a sculptor, artist, and educator. A multi-media artist, she works in the mediums of ceramics, copper, aluminum, acetate, jute, textiles, plexiglass, and wood. The eldest of six sibling...

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Thomas Fluker

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Feb 22, 2022 Biographies

Thomas 'Tommy' Fluker was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, and attended Buffalo public schools. Tommy first fell in love with music at an early age and one of his greatest musical influences was ...

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Robert Cornelius

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Feb 22, 2022 Biographies

Robert Cornelius graduated in 1991 from McKinley High and continued his education at Alfred University before deciding to serve his country in the United States Army. Once returning home to Buffalo, R...

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David Smiley

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Feb 22, 2022 Biographies

NCC(SW/AW) David A. Smiley II was born on January 3, 1969, to the proud parents of David A. Smiley and Jewell L. Kirkland, in Buffalo, NY. After graduating from Bennett High School in Buffalo, NY in 1...

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Cora Pleasant Maloney

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Feb 15, 2022 Biographies

Cora P. Maloney was born in Kansas City, Kansas, circa 1905. Her parents were Robert and Gertrude Pleasant. Her parents were life-long residents of Missouri. Robert Pleasant was born on March 9, 1864 ...

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