Go Behind the Scenes of The Stand

South Side Communication Center 2331 S. Salina St. , Syracuse , NY, United States

The Stand will hold an interactive talk-back session with former gang members featured in the paper's October Cover story.

Quante Wright, former member of Brighton Brigade, and General Davis, a former gang leader are profiled. In the piece, the two discuss how the lure of fast cash and notoriety led them to make decisions — before they were even teenagers — that affected their lives for decades. Now both share their stories openly, in an effort to sway at-risk youth from landing behind bars. Both are also fathers. One is at a pivotal point to find ways to prevent his sons from following in his footsteps, while the other watched his oldest son repeat his mistakes.

The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

Free

CRB Community Outreach

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Syracuse is a city agency which conducts fair and independent investigations in response to complaints filed against members of the Syracuse Police Department and makes policy and disciplinary recommendations to the SPD. The CRB will host a series of community outreach and education events. Events will provide the public with information on the CRB process and the role of the CRB in the community. There will also be a discussion on how to safely interact with police officers in which the CRB will provide recommendations on how to increase the likelihood that an interaction with police goes as smoothly as possible.

Free

8th annual Bravest vs Finest Basketball Game

Henninger High School 600 Robinson St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse Parks Conservancy will host the 8th Annual “Bravest vs. Finest” basketball game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Henninger High School. This friendly competition pits players from the Syracuse Police Department (the Finest) against players from the Syracuse Fire Department (the Bravest). Basketball isn’t the way they make their living, but these “amateurs” fight hard to come out on top. The public is invited to join in for this suspense filled contest, and root for the team of your choice. There is no charge for admission; however voluntary donations may be made to the Syracuse Parks Conservancy. Money raised through the support of various game sponsors will help the Conservancy buy flags for the Sheridan First Responder's Park in Eastwood, replenish a fund for environmental grants and help with SPC rent and operating expenses.

Author of ‘The Architecture of Segregation’ to Speak

Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. 571 Oakwood Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Author of "The Architecture of Segregation" Paul Jargowsky will speak from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 15, at the Gospel Temple C.O.G.I.C. Event is Open to the Upstate and Western New York Region's housing agencies, appointed and elected officials, public school officials, real-estate developers, academics, not for profit works and clergy. Contact Gena Christian at ggcchrist@gmail.com with questions.

Free

Movie Night

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Beauchamp Branch Library will screen “Max” starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, and provide free popcorn to attendees. Open to all ages

Free

CRB Community Outreach

White Branch Library 763 Butternut St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Citizen Review Board (CRB) of Syracuse is a city agency which conducts fair and independent investigations in response to complaints filed against members of the Syracuse Police Department and makes policy and disciplinary recommendations to the SPD. The CRB will host a series of community outreach and education events. Events will provide the public with information on the CRB process and the role of the CRB in the community. There will also be a discussion on how to safely interact with police officers in which the CRB will provide recommendations on how to increase the likelihood that an interaction with police goes as smoothly as possible.

Free

Cuse Culture Magazine Fall Issue Release

Community Folk Art Center 805 E Genesee St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Cuse Culture Magazine, a lifestyle publication that highlights the unique Millennial (Born between 1981 – 2004) experience in Syracuse, will hold its fall issue release from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Event will also showcase the Fall 2015 Exhibition Opening of RESISTANCE works by Najee Dorsey.

Author of ‘The Architecture of Segregation’ to Speak

St. Lucy's Church 432 Gifford St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Author of "The Architecture of Segregation" Paul Jargowsky will speak from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15, at St. Lucy’s Church. Event is open to the public. Contact Gena Christian at ggcchrist@gmail.com with questions.

Free

Break the Beat

Schine Underground 303 University Place , Syracuse, NY, United States

Orange Music Group will present Break the Beat at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Schine Underground on Syracuse University campus. The event is a collection of hip-hop and R&B acts including Austin Holmes, Daniel James, Miles B. Ose and Seth Dollar. Cost is $3 and tickets can be purchased at the Schine Box Office.

$3

Syracuse/Onondaga County NAACP luncheon to honor lifetime members

Atrium@Hanover Square 201 E. Washington St., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Syracuse and Onondaga County Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a luncheon in honor of the chapter's life membership members. The speaker will be Jesse Dowdell, the former chief executive officer of Syracuse Model Neighborhood. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Atrium@Hanover Square, 201 E. Washington St.. The cost is $30. For more information, call (315) 471-1787 or (315) 395-8439.

$30