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She attended the Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence during her early years where she was very active in the arts and apart of the Leaders In Training (L.I.T) development program. Ta’Ria also attended and graduated from Buffalo Prep; a preparation program for students who wish to attend private high schools in the area. Through this program Ta’Ria earned the Oishei Scholarship which paid her full tuition to attend The Park School of Buffalo. Upon graduating she attended Canisius College in Buffalo where she received her B.A. in Political Science. During her undergrad career she also studied French, minored in History, interned in D.C., participated in Eurosim, studied abroad in France and worked for The Erie County Democratic Committee, the County Board of Elections and on many individual campaigns. After college, Ta’Ria worked in the non profit sector working with youth and the Intellectually Disabled community. She went on to become the Civics & Economics Chair for The Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals. Under her leadership the YPs organized and executed Buffalo’s First Black Restaurant Weekend. Ta'Ria currently works as the High School Program Manager for Buffalo Prep where she oversees their year round and summer classes. She also works with people with developmental disabilities through Community Services for Every1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1528734394918-OOTZQF91YXBSFLWQVYSE/29196342_1793971097575189_1432104163956157778_n.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1528734394972-M5RG4TH7LIZH0GJDK71C/29249109_1793971094241856_397164845400226346_n.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1528734395305-CP7C7Y4JV7JLBSUYX01R/29257764_1793971100908522_104350419298227352_n.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1529519645854-LZ7NQ49SEQ8FGGKKNDWA/FB_IMG_1529519182397.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1529519655420-748Z20C0COODCYVJYKIG/FB_IMG_1529519409351.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1529519940579-Q0R4NZR5KZHWDOPH5IWL/20171021_142435.jpg ABOUT US https://www.bethelight716.com/new-page-1 daily 1.0 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1592580861969-XZ5WSR9R0AZESFF58MKH/The+Buffalo+Enlightenment+%281%29.png HOME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1528742797494-Y6UTUAG9NX1AZ38IMF1U/image-asset.png HOME - Even In the dark… Be the light -Ancient Proverb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/4d73b9a9-6663-43c4-b76c-6f87e69a881d/1000025197.jpg HOME - Our 1 day summer camp is back in 2026! Our beloved 1DSC is back and better with the help of our community partners. As always, we have a whole day of activities planned at the beautiful Letchworth State Park with breakfast and lunch provided. The highlight is Whitewater Rafting with Adventure Calls Outfitters. All ages welcome. Children 18 and under will need a chaperone to keep the fun safe. https://www.bethelight716.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1592581080243-PLBWATLLQODEEIIHB89O/The+Buffalo+Enlightenment+%281%29.png CONTACT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1534439691929-3W67FT9LKTLKZA059392/Buffalo+Enlightenment.png CONTACT - Ta’Ria Wideman twideman@bethelight716.com 716-418-0656 https://www.bethelight716.com/new-page-3 daily 0.75 2018-06-07 https://www.bethelight716.com/scholarships daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1592581049475-YFL932KJ5SYSNDQ3WANN/The+Buffalo+Enlightenment+%281%29.png SCHOLARSHIPS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/ac271903-afa8-4fd9-a856-18872fba796b/IMG_4886.jpg SCHOLARSHIPS - Sabriyah Smith 2021 “Beyond” Scholarship $500 Mrs. Sabriyah Lailla Smith is pursuing her Master's Degree in Education in Early Childhood & Special Education. She will be attending Niagara University. Mrs. Smith works at United HealthCare as a Clinical Administrative Coordinator. Mrs. Smith is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Our Curls, Inc. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She is the Founder of the Facebook group WNY Community Bulletin Board which seeks to promote African American business, news, and events throughout WNY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/d2054023-4a94-4ce6-a0d4-b9bf0064cdf3/Screenshot_20220215-184045_Samsung+Notes.jpg SCHOLARSHIPS - Sessione heyward 2021 “Beyond” Scholarship $250 Sessione Heyward is a family man focused on building this future. He is a father of 2 and uses his family to fuel his ambition. He is training to be a Dental Hygienist at the University at Buffalo. Sessione is excited to be back in school and pursuing a career. He looks forward to the labs and hands on learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/868e1021-6e16-4ef3-8929-6c9aa75dc920/Carter+B.+Jones+Photo+for+BE+Scholarship.jpg SCHOLARSHIPS - Carter B. Jones 2021 Buffalo Enlightenment Scholarship $250 Carter Jones is a Buffalo native with aspirations of being an Engineer. In high school he was a student athlete while participating in the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District's Engineering Academy for four years and obtained his Certified Training Endorsement in Engineering. He will take the next step in his academic journey at the University of Buffalo where he was accepted into their Aerospace Engineering program. One day he would like to help make a difference as an employee of an organization that is a member of the AIA (or Aerospace Industries Association). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1528737460731-BVRZJ16KS0RXZL6PFCL1/image-asset.jpeg SCHOLARSHIPS - Geneva Brown 2018 “BEYOND” Scholarship $500 Geneva Bell is an aspiring Chef who graduated from Erie Community College. She missed her graduation to travel to Positano,Italy to complete a 2 month culinary internship. Upon returning, she has began working on establishing her catering business. Known to friends and family as GiGi, she is very active in her local church where is volunteers at their soup kitchen. She is a proud adult learner returning to school after raising her 2 children. Click HERE to view a presentation of her studies in Italy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1535039810257-OWHY4ZZTC865ZIGZ7TLK/Senior+Picture.jpg SCHOLARSHIPS - Alexis French 2018 Buffalo Enlightenment Scholarship $250 Alexis French is a graduate of Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart high school. She received this scholarship for undergraduate studies and will be attending Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. She will be majoring in Political Science with a concentration in International Studies. Additionally, Alexis will be studying Arabic at the University of Alabama. Her interest in international policy and development began during the Spring of 2016 when she had the opportunity to meet with the former Director of National Security, James C. Clapper. In high school, Alexis was involved Cooking for a Cause Club, American Sign Language Club, and was the President of the Donate Life Club. Through her involvement in these clubs, Alexis gained prudent Leadership Skills that will be essential in becoming a global leader.In the future, Alexis will further her education by attending law school and becoming a Business Contract Attorney. When Alexis is not volunteering in various church ministries she enjoys traveling, playing basketball and reading. https://www.bethelight716.com/events daily 0.75 2025-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1592580937606-E203RKX8DGS9EB3TPARN/The+Buffalo+Enlightenment+%281%29.png EVENTS & OUTREACH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1535048244188-Z71GQWEAMXTDJKY2X5J5/FB_IMG_1535047004602.jpg EVENTS & OUTREACH - Our "Block club simulation" After being very popular at the official launch B.E. now offers its Block Club Simulation as a workshop! This workshop helps participants understand, criticize and develop strategies for their individual neighborhood as well as the city at large. each participant takes a neighborhood and dissects the needs, wants and viability of the ever changing demographics of the City of Buffalo. Our simulation educates them on their specific public officials and their roles, as well as empowers them to take their concerns and strategies directly to their public officials. We have conducted this workshop for The Buffalo Urban League Young Professional's Summer Social Justice Literacy workshops, Bryant & Stratton College and more. If you are interested in booking B.E. to conduct this workshop please go to the CONTACT page to make a request! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/1535048281001-LLLQF0E3V7VLILIFPUSN/FB_IMG_1535042322518.jpg EVENTS & OUTREACH Shown (L to R) Baba Cole (VP of BULYPNY), participants and B.E. founder Ta'Ria Wideman at the july 21, 2018 session of the summer social justice workshops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e631b34c0dbf1382342df4/b1b24ce6-e4d8-4f53-b89a-ce13136a197f/OUR+4th+ANNUAL.png EVENTS & OUTREACH - Our "One Day summer camp" @ letchworth state park To expose our participants to various environments, activities and encourage team building, every summer we set aside one day (or weekend) to explore the great outdoors at Letchworth State Park in Castile, NY. 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