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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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Connie Rose Porter

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Sep 15, 2012 Biographies

Connie Rose Porter grew up in Lackawanna, New York, the second youngest of nine brothers and sisters. She was raised in a housing project in the city. She attended both the Lackawanna and Buffalo Publ...

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Yvonne Stafford

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Aug 8, 2012 Biographies

UPDATE: 2012 Ms. Stafford, has been a lifelong heath advocate and in 2011 became the author of "From Fast Foods to Slow Foods: How to Wake Up Laughing". She founded the Natural Living Institute, an or...

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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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Tamaria Eyvonne Kelly

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Jun 15, 2012 Biographies

Tamaria Eyvonne Kelly was born on April 13, 1987 in Niagara Falls, New York. Her mother, Nina Kelly, was determined to have a better life for her daughter. This resulted in Tamaria and her mother's "b...

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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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