On this episode of 716 Together, host Tammie Lee Demler welcomes community advocate Willie Price for a lively and informative Black History Month quiz and conversation. Together, they explore Buffalo’s deep Black history—from Freedom Park’s role in the Underground Railroad to Aretha Franklin’s childhood summers spent in the Queen City. Willie shares insights on Juneteenth’s origins, Buffalo’s own 50‑year Juneteenth celebration, and the significance of local landmarks like the Michigan Street Baptist Church and the African American Heritage Corridor. With storytelling, local pride, and plenty of laughs, this episode highlights the people, places, and traditions that continue to shape Buffalo’s cultural legacy.

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