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From an accelerator to a pitch contest to mentorship, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus wants resources to be accessible for everyone via its new equity-focused program.
The medical campus, also known as BNMC, launched this year IC Success, a free, yearlong program aimed at connecting historically marginalized entrepreneurs with supports and resources.
Join the Albright-Knox at Buffalo’s tallest building to compete in a museum-designed gameshow—this time with more chances to win*! Brush up on your trivia and put your knowledge to the test with friends while enjoying delights from BriteSmith Brewing and The Grazing Forest. Whether you are a Buffalo Bills buff, a public art urban explorer, or an art history enthusiast, this game is for you. Prizes will include limited-edition prints from blockbuster artists like Beverly Pepper and Julian Stanczak; a suite of merchandise from Eat Off Art, the creative agency of Alexa and Edreys Wajed; prints and merchandise from The Ghost; a jersey signed by Thurman Thomas; gift cards from your favorite local restaurants; and more!
At TEDxYouth@Buffalo, empowering young people is what we do! Inspiring young minds to activate and engage in their communities, this year’s conference lineup is jam packed with community super heroes. From a cool kid duo, to a dynamic young dreamer, this year’s #TxYB talks are nothing short of rockstar status.
Drake gives shout out to Buffalo station on new album | Spectrum Local News
Three-time Grammy Award winning rapper Drake gave a special shoutout to Buffalo’s own WBLK Radio on his latest album, Scorpion.
An air check featuring former WBLK radio personality Al Wood was used in one of the tracks. Wood says he was called by Drake’s people to record the new track. The take that eventually made it on the song; “After Dark” was an original air check from Wood in the 1990s.
MCC Executive Director Al Hammonds on WBBZ ‘Daily Buzz 716’ | Daily Buzz 716
Al Hammonds, Executive Director, Millennium Collaborative Care, was a guest Aug. 30, 2017 on WBBZ-TV’s “Daily Buzz 716” where he discussed current efforts to improve the delivery of healthcare to Medicaid clients across Western New York’s eight counties.
The “Daily Buzz 716” panel (photo above) included Mary Arno, Award winning author and former journalist at the L.A. Times and the New Orleans Times Picayune; .Adriana Viverette-Gamble, WBLK-FM radio personality and social media maven; and Kim Piazza, WBBZ-TV personality, actress, and vocalist.
The “Go Getta” Talented Radio Personality Adri.V Uses Her Skills to Empower Youth and Elevate Her Beloved Community
| The Challenger News
Adriana, also known as Adri.V, is the originator of The Go Getta Mix, a radio show that highlights upcoming DJs, artists, and every day “go-getters” in the community. Currently boasting her show at 93.7 WBLK, 103.9 WDKX, Hot 99.1, and Dash Radio, the radio socialite is also involved in multiple philanthropic efforts. From founding her own scholarship, to creating after school programs, Adri.V’s eagerness to empower youth is a culmination of her incredible life hustle.
