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Dyngus Day 2013 Celebrations in Buffalo
The world's largest Dyngus Day celebration is coming up right here in Buffalo. And if you're wondering what Dyngus Day is, exactly, we're here to help.
History
Dyngus Day is historically a Polish-American tradition celebrating the end of Lent on the day after Easter
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Buffalo Cupcakeries — Locations + Hours
February 26, 2013 As humans, I'm pretty sure we're programmed to love mini versions of everything. Puppies, kittens, babies, doughnut holes (Timbits, anyone?), personal pan pizza, mini golf (it's easier) and CUPCAKES.
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From Farm to Factory — Black History Minute
February 15, 2013 In the late 19th century, many African Americans moved up North to create better lives. Industrial cities such as Buffalo offered a great number of opportunities. Here, they found better jobs and better lives for themselves and their families.
Especially during and after World War I, Buffalo presented the African American community with better prospects than the South had.
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Pan-American Exposition of 1901 — Black History Minute
February 11, 2013 The Pan-American Exposition of 1901 was a world’s fair that took place in Buffalo from May 1, 1901 to November 2, 1901. At the Paris Exposition in 1900, activists and individuals such as W.E.B. DuBois contributed an entry for the United States, titled the “Negro Exhibit.” This exhibit displayed the life and achievements of the African American population in the years following their emancipation. Buffalo’s African American community in particular wanted to include the exhibit at the next world fair.
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2013 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Buffalo
Valentine’s Day is just over the hedge. All the women are drenched with anticipation, while the men are already elaborating post-V-Day plans with their buddies at the bar.
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Buffalo Pizza Places in Your Neighborhood — Which One’s Your Favorite?
The closest we'll ever come to "world peace" is pizza. It brings people together. Nothing goes better with pizza than a couple of friends...oh, and wings. You can't forget the wings.
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Rev. Jesse Nash — Black History Minute
February 7, 2013 Jesse Nash was the pastor of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church for 61 years and played an important role in the establishment of the Buffalo branch of the NAACP in 1915, as well as the Niagara Movement. He urged his congregation to strive for equal rights. Nash played a significant role in establishing a community on Buffalo’s east side.
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Buffalo-Area School and Business Closings
February 7, 2013 Buffalo weather is never fully predictable...but one thing you CAN always count on is staying up to date on school and business closings here!
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Mary B. Talbert — Black History Minute
February 4, 2013 Mary Burnett Talbert was one of the most prominent African American activists of her time. She was among the founders of the Niagara Movement and advocated for not only anti-racist movements but female suffrage and women’s rights as well. She spoke on numerous lecture tours about the oppressive conditions that African-American communities faced and encouraged women of all colors to work together for equality.
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Catch a Flick! Buffalo Movie Theater Locations and Hours
January 24, 2013 With ice-cold Buffalo wind, freezing temperatures and lake effect snow that just wont quit, it’s the perfect time of year to check out some new movies and catch up on Hollywood’s latest flicks.
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Where to Get a Flu Shot in Buffalo
January 16, 2013 It’s 2013, and none of us were killed off by the Mayan Apocalypse (fingers crossed). But we’re not through the woods yet – there’s something far more threatening than a potential doomsday looming upon us: the flu.
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Have A Ball on New Year’s Eve 2013 in Buffalo
December 6, 2012 Well, the world is supposed to end on December 21, but hopefully we'll make it out alive to celebrate New Year's Eve!