Author: Delaney Hayden

A sophomore Multimedia Journalism and Political Science dual-major and Child, Family, and Community Studies minor at Canisius University. At Canisius Delaney is involved as a member and mentor in the All Honors College, is a member of the Canisius women’s lacrosse team, is the Assistant News Editor for the campus newspaper, The Griffin, is the Secretary for the pre-law fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, is a senator for the Undergraduate Student Association, is a member of the DiGamma Honors Society, was an Orientation Leader, is a Team Impact leader, is a Griffs Give leader, and enjoys being involved in several other volunteer ventures. Delaney began interning at Buffalo Rising during the 2024 spring semester and loves being a part of the organization and has thoroughly enjoyed all of the work she has done with them so far!

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Darnel Davila: 17 Year Old Drummer with Dreams of Dispensing Puerto Rican Culture Throughout Buffalo and Beyond

Have you met Buffalo’s next generation of leaders? Buffalo Rising’s Young, Gifted, and Buffalo (YGB) profiles talented individuals making a positive impact on our community. Get to know them and their inspiring stories! Darnel Davila is a 17 year old highschool senior who has without a doubt already left his mark on the Buffalo community, and beyond, through his passion for and talent of playing the drums. Darnel serves as a drumming co-instructor at El Batey Puerto Rican Center, located in Buffalo, New York. El Batey is a cultural center whose mission is to empower and honor Puerto Rican history…

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Angelee Pabón: Paving Paths and Positively Promoting Puerto Rican Culture in Buffalo at 17 Years Old

Have you met Buffalo’s next generation of leaders? Buffalo Rising’s Young, Gifted, and Buffalo (YGB) profiles talented individuals making a positive impact on our community. Get to know them and their inspiring stories! Angelee Pabón is a 17 year old high school senior who has already impacted the lives of several other young people in the Buffalo community at such a young age through her work at El Batey. El Batey is a Puerto Rican Cultural Center located in Buffalo, New York that offers programs that allow people to immerse themselves in Puerto Rican culture, learn various dances, musical instruments,…

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