Insight Winter 2004

Bayard Rustin perhaps said it best:  “It is up to us the living to realize Dr. King’s dream...We owe it to his memory and to our future.”  This quote is on a 20 foot banner which frames HOME’s exhibit highlighting the history of the fight for civil rights which will be on display in CEPA Gallery’s first floor gallery from January 13^th to the 27^th. HOME is honored to be able to work with this world-renowned Gallery to bring this display to the public and to collaborate on an event to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.

On Thursday January 20^th HOME and CEPA invite you to a free evening of art, performance, music and free refreshments in the first floor gallery and the spectacular atrium of one of Buffalo’s architectural treasures, the Market Arcade building.  Located at 617 Main Street, the building is just down the street from HOME.

Doors open at 5:00 for a chance to mingle with old and new friends, enjoy some food, and see the display.  At 6:00, we will feature an interactive performance by the HOME Players, HOME’s improvisational theatre company.  Friend of HOME Frank Messiah, President of the Buffalo NAACP, will say a few words and then you won’t be able to resist dancing to the music of Allentown band Dimetrodon. The MC for the evening is none other than the goddess of nighttime radio herself, WBFO’s Debbie Sims.

Young adults and those young at heart are encouraged to join us for free food and drinks and the company of people working for change in our community.  Come learn more about fair housing, the means of combating discrimination and Housing Opportunities Made Equal. Learn how you can join the only organization in Western New York that since 1963 has offered comprehensive services to victims of housing discrimination.

If you are tired of being defined by society’s image of who you are, or if you are looking for a way to renew your dedication to the fight for civil rights, join us Thursday, January 20^th at CEPA Gallery at 617 Main Street. After all, what better way to celebrate the dreamer’s legacy? 

            Poet, teacher, and essayist June Jordan reminds us that “We are the one’s we’ve been waiting for.” Together, we can put an end to the segregation in our communities and ensure equal rights in housing for everyone.   

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