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Mar 20, 2013 Biographies

Cliff Suggs currently is President and CEO of Suggs Associates a privately held, minority enterprise at the forefront of assisting organizations that want to realize the benefits of a culturally compe...

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June A. Banks Earle

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Mar 3, 2013 Biographies

June A. Earle was born June Banks in Buffalo, New York on May 1, 1923. She was a graduate of Fosdick Masten High School. She attended Livingston College in North Carolina and the University at Buffalo...

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Ms. Leona Harper

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Feb 21, 2013 Biographies

"Once you choose hope, anything is possible".Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Leona M. Harper, the daughter of Janet Harper and the late Norman W. Harper, embraces these words which were originally spoken by Christopher Ree...

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Richard E. Kay Jr.

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Feb 9, 2013 Biographies

Richard E. Kay Jr., a Buffalo native, graduated from Emerson Vocational High School and served four years in the Marine Corps before completing architectural drawing courses at Erie Community College ...

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Donald Hilliard

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Nov 28, 2012 Biographies

A distinguished musician and choir director, Mr. Hilliard influenced the lives of many students during his tenure at East High School....

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Dorothy Hackney

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Oct 15, 2012 Biographies

One of six children born to the late Deacon John Hackney, Sr. and the late Mary J. Hackney, a Baptist Missionary, Dorothy smiles and often responds "in my genes"Ã‚Â when complimented for any and all ...

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Rick James

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Oct 12, 2012 Biographies

Born James A. Johnson, Jr. in Buffalo, New York, Rick grew up in the Perry and Willert Park Projects, later moving to the Cold Springs section of the city. Rick nurtured his early music skills on pots...

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Yvonne James

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Oct 11, 2012 Biographies

Yvonne was born on October 28, 1945 to the late Tyler James and Frozelle Sadler James. She was the second of four girls. Her older sister is Dorothy, the third sister is Sarah, and Doris is the baby. ...

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Sandra Williams Bush

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Aug 6, 2012 Biographies

Sandra Williams Bush was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. She is the daughter of Willis and Evelyn Williams, who have been married over 50 years. Under their strong love, guidance and support, Sa...

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Mr. Cedric R. Holloway

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May 3, 2012 Biographies

Cedric R. Holloway was born on September 24, 1965 to the proud parents of Jonnie B. Wiley and Lovenia Holloway. Cedric was raised in the Queen City of Buffalo, New York. He is well esteemed and cheris...

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Barbara Martin Glover

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May 3, 2012 Biographies

Barbara Glover has owned and operated her own dance studio in Buffalo for thirty-five years and is certified to teach by Dance Masters of America, Inc. She is founder and president of the Miss Young, ...

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Ora Louise Anderson Curry

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May 3, 2012 Biographies

A native Buffalonian, Ora Louise Anderson was a fourth generation member of a family that has lived in Buffalo since 1832. She was a graduate of Hutchinson Central High School and earned both a bachel...

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