Dear Friends 716-332-3904 716-931-3520
We’re so excited to continue with the National Days of Action this
Saturday (Climate) and next (Immigrants). Don’t miss the stellar
climatologist Dr. Mann tomorrow!! More events follow that detailed
listing.
Note two changes in the week’s event planning: this Saturday’s march is
from Niagara Square to the MARINA, and the previously scheduled May 3 No
Press No Freedom event is cancelled.
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and Love. Cresley, Kate, Peggy, Vicki, & All
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Please join us tomorrow, 4/29, at the **People's Solidarity Climate March
(Niag Sq to Marina)** in National Day of Action. **Dr. Michael Mann,
Renown Seminal Climatologist, will speak.** We’ll gather 1pm with tabling,
at Niag Sq. The Rally (w/Indigenous opening, Dr. Mann, and other speaers
and music) starts 1:30pm.
2pm-ish: March will go (southeast) down Niagara to go south on Franklin,
to Erie St, Marine Drive and along the Lake to the Marina Peace Garden for
brief gathering; then back the way we came, to Niagara Sq (est 3pm) for
more rallying, music, and speakers including an Indigenous closing.
Dr. Mann is was a key researcher in putting for the “hockey stick” graph
that first clarified that global warming was happening. He and his group
shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore, and he was named one of
Bloomberg’s 50 most Influential People in the World in 2013. He spoke in
DC in last week’s March for Science, and is one of the most important
voices in working to counter climate catastrophe. Local leaders and youth
will also speak.
The WNY Peace Center is organizer with co-sponsors Buffalo Black Lives
Matter, Buffalo March for Science, Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water
Protectors, BuffaloResists, Burning Books, Buffalo Anti-Racism Coalition,
Citizen Action of WNY, Citizens Climate Lobby, Citizen Coalition for
Wildlife & Environment, Crossroads Collective (includes Center for
Economic Justice, Open Buffalo, PPG, PUSH, Ujima), GrowWNY, Indigenous
Women’s Initiatives, Informed Students Addressing Climate Change (Buff
State), Interfaith Climate Justice Community, Interfaith Peace Network,
NY-Geo, Pax Christi of WNY, PeaceAction NYS, Peace Education Fund,
Riverside-Salem UCC-DC, 1199 SEIU- United Healthcare Workers East,
(Niagara) Sierra Club, Stronger Together WNY, Stop The Violence Coalition
(incl Lifesavers youth group), Urban Roots and Veggies, WNY
Herpetological Society, WNY Coalition of Peace-Justice-Nonviolence
Advocates (itself 125 groups), World On Your Plate, and more. A Chevy Volt
vehicle will be on hand courtesy of Paddock Chevrolet!
The new administration has attacked the hard-won freedoms and rights of
the American people as well as the protections of our health and the
health of our planet. On the 100th Day of the Trump Administration, buses
will go from Buffalo to DC (niagarasierraclub.com), and WE in Buffalo WILL
BE MARCHING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MOVEMENT IN D.C. to
show our leaders and the world that we will resist attacks on our people,
our communities, and our planet.
Facebook pages: https://www.facebook.com/events/1725560987733840/https://www.facebook.com/events/292593044516992/
Plus: #PeoplesClimateMarch #PeoplesClimateMovement
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ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS
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Workers Memorial Day Rally
Friday, April 28, 4pm. Sunset Park, 4085 Harris Hill Rd, Clarence, NY 14221
Come send a strong message to the 27th Congressional District Rep that his
constituents want him to back policies that protect workers and families.
Protect OSHA, the EPA, the Affordable Care Act and workers rights! For
more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/280558912396679/
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Unite & Resist
May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us to rally at Columbus Park West (Porter Ave, Bflo). This May Day,
people worldwide are calling for immigrants, refugees, people of color,
women, LGBTQIA, and workers to resist the agenda for our oppression. We
must stand together – stand up! fight back! Organized by Buffalo
Anti-Racism Coalition with cosponsors NYIC, Prisoners Are People Too, the
WNY Peace Center, and more!
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Environmental Justice Taskforce Meeting
Thurs, May 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Come out to the Crane Library to get
ready for the next Bomb Train Watch, and plenty more environmental issues
and actions! At the Crane Library, 633 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo.
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Immigrants Solidarity March - National Day of Action
Saturday, May 6, Rally at 1pm, with walk at 1:30
Gather at Massachusetts Ave Playground (by Winter St) and walk, with
speakers, music (incl Ismail & Co), and inspiration! Rally at 1pm, with
walk at 1:30 up Lawrence to Hampshire to Grant St – where we’ll stop at
West Side Bazaar – on to Lafayette (with a brief talk at Lafayette High
School), past Colonial Circle’s General Bidwell, down Richmond to finish
at Pilgrim-St. Luke’s UCC, a declared sanctuary church. There’ll be a
welcome at the church with tabling etc. as well. The #Buffalo25 will be
representing. Bienvenidos/Karibu/Bienvenu!
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WNYPC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sat, May 20, 2-4:30pm. Meeting and potluck at WNYPC/NRC (1272 Delaware
Ave, entrance & pkg round back). While we meet quarterly, the Annual
Meeting is particularly significant, especially now in view of current
events. Remember though, Crisis = Opportunity. Topics include taskforces,
events, campaigns, finances, personnel (board, staff, interns),
fundraising, membership, priorities, and more! All are welcome, though
only members can vote. Come out for an update and planning for our
organization and activism. Community-building, movement-building, and
diversity are also on the agenda, as is inspiration! See you there.
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Latin American Solidarity Committee May Peace Coffeehouse
Understanding ICE and Border Patrol in WNY
Mon, May 22, 7-9pm, WNYPC/NRC, 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back).
We need to hold Customs and Border Protection practices accountable, and
to control any harmful and aggressive operations in our border-zone
communities. Learn how.
John Lory Ghertner, MD: Migrant Support Services Wayne County; Gtr Roch
Coalition for Immigrant Justice. And Peter Mares: Rural and Migrant
Ministry.
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS in the One Movement, One Struggle
Riverside-Salem UCC/DC Progressive program and potluck.
Sundays, 4-7pm. Programs vary, and include a go-round, discussion,
sharing, and potluck. Environmental Cottage, 3449 West River Road, Grand
Island.
Talking Peace with the WNY Peace Center radio show on 91.3FM, WBNY
Mondays, 1-3pm, with Avery Edwards, Vicki Ross, and special guests. Go to
wbny.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors/Nekanesakt
Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Meeting with discussion, action planning, and striving
for the Good Mind, at 420 Connecticut St, Burning Books. Also supported by
Indigenous Women’s Initiatives, NACS, Sierra Club, WNYPC.
Prison Taskforce Vigil
Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Vigil at Erie County Holding Center (Delaware &
Church).. Prisoners' Rights are Human Rights! The issues at the Holding
Center and in our very Criminal "Justice" system need to be addressed.
Bring signs and your determined spirit.
Interfaith Peace Network
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 8-9:30am, Network of Religious
Communities Bldg, 1272 Delaware Ave. Discussion, sharing, and planning.
Breakfast-luck.
Resist Militarism! Taskforce
2nd Thursday of month, 1-2:30pm, WNYPC, 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg
round back), regular taskforce planning meeting re vigils, National Bird
showing(s), Infringement events, etc.
2nd and 4th Thursdays of month, 3:30-4:30pm. Vigil at Niagara Falls Air
Reserve Station, Lockport Road Entrance. Call Russell 716-570-5200 for
carpooling.
Fridays 6pm: Stop The Violence Coalition, United Way Bldg, Delaware and
Summer Sts.
Saturdays, Noon-1pm: Women In Black. Nonviolence vigil, Bidwell and Elmwood.
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Many thanks, peace, solidarity, and yes - Love. We shall overcome!!
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