The Legacy Continues...”The Mahogany”

When the community hears the name “The Mahogany,” it brings back memories of Central Park—a sentiment the family hoped to rekindle when they opened The Mahogany Events & Gathering Space in Tonawanda. “The Mahogany was a cornerstone of our family,” said sisters Trina and Kawanza. “Our Aunt Beulah opened the original bar in the ’70s, a time when women had limited access to credit, yet she persevered.”

Perseverance was key to the reopening of the new Mahogany at 190 Minerva St. in Tonawanda, NY, according to Khari Myers, President. “Seven years ago, six of us decided to pool our talents to recreate that special feeling only family gatherings can bring.” The owners include sisters Kawanza Humphrey and Trina Burruss, her husband Cedric, their daughters Danielle and Latrese Myers and her husband Khari.

“Family means everything to us, and we wanted to honor that legacy,” Trina shared. Each floor of the two-story venue can host up to 225 people. The first floor, affectionately known as the EJ Room, is named after Khari’s paternal grandfather, Eddie James Myers Sr. While the second floor, the Jewel Room, is named in honor of their grandmother, Annie Jewel Moye.

“We bought the building just before COVID hit, and now we can hardly believe we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary,” Cedric said. To mark the occasion, they are launching Mahogany Nights, a series of curated events designed to bring the community together and create lasting memories. The first of these events will be a comedy show featuring Guy Torry on September 27th. Tickets are available on their website: www.themahogany.com/events.

Guy Torry, a well-known comedian, actor, producer, and writer, will headline the first Mahogany Nights event. Best known for his roles in Phat Tuesdays and host of the original Kings of Comedy tour.

“Our family is blessed with talents spanning banking, marketing, photography, and entrepreneurship. But most importantly, we always make time for each other. So we thought, what better way to combine our skills and love for family than by creating a space where other families can come together?” said Kawanza.

New location, same style. We look forward to having your family join ours for all your special moments