NEW REPORT PROVES THAT THE BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DENIES BLACK AND LATINO STUDENTS ACCESS TO COURSES THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS AND LIFE!
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION to rectify (also known as 5×25)
https://secure.everyaction.com/h49jH3EQ5kuLsAS0S9e11Q2
By Patricia A. Elliott-Patton
PRESS CONFERENCE
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: 1423 FILLMORE AVENUE BUFFALO, NY 14211
SPEAKERS:
L. Nathan Hare, President and CEO, Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc., C.J. Banks, Vice President of Development and Communications of the Buffalo Urban League, Victoria Ross, Executive Director of WNY Peace Center, Brotherman Progress, Samuel L. Radford, III, President of the District Parent Coordinating Council
“There is NO reason for our African and Latino students not to get the same educational access as their white counterparts!” said Patricia A. Elliott-Patton, Director of Better Schools Better Neighborhoods and 2nd Vice President of the District Parent Coordinating Council of Buffalo. “The way it stands now, our children’s minds are being shackled. This education system has been and is continuously haltering our children from being able to unify into society as self-sufficient and self-reliant individuals, which produces postures of inequality and inferiority of their own natural born abilities.
“Buffalo’s economic success is dependent on ensuring all students leave high school with the skills they need to be successful in college, careers and civic life,” said Samuel L. Radford III, President of the District-Parent Coordinating Council of Buffalo. “And that needs to start now, in middle and high schools across the city, where students of color are routinely denied access to the courses that will prepare them for a bright future. We must do better, and we call on local and state leaders to act immediately to ensure all students have access to these critical courses.”
“The Buffalo Public School District has consistently lagged behind in ensuring our students graduate and are ready for college,” said Brenda McDuffie, President, and CEO of the Buffalo Urban League. “It is imperative that we as a community, do all that we can to provide a high-quality education, that prepares students with the skills, knowledge, and credits to enter and succeed in a post-secondary education.”
“New York’s education system routinely denies students of color equitable access to the courses that will prepare them for college, careers, and active citizenship,” said Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust–New York. “Addressing these challenges is both an educational justice and an economic imperative, and we call on state leaders to adopt the solutions that will give all students the high-quality education they deserve.”
WE ARE ASKING THAT ALL BUFFALO RESIDENTS THAT CARE ABOUT EQUITY IN EDUCATION TO PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION https://secure.everyaction.com/h49jH3EQ5kuLsAS0S9e11Q2
IN BUFFALO, HERE ARE THE FINDINGS:
Dear Friends! 716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 5/22/18
Many thanks to all who came on Saturday to share in WNYPC exciting plans for the future! Si, se puede!
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Many thanks too to the WNY Contingent that went to Albany on Monday! And especially to Sandra Dunbar & Virginia McIntyre for courageous moral fusion direct action and arrest. Onward!
Upcoming Highlights:
– Today, 5-8pm Nonviolent Moral Fusion Direct Action (NMFDA) Training – Poor People’s Campaign. Come on out to share learning the principles, spirit, and practices of NMFDA for the Poor People’s Campaign and its current 40 days of action. At Rafi Greene CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo.
Tues, May 29 Bus to Albany, leaving at 3:45 from UB South Park & Ride. Stand against Militarism and the War Economy, and for Education. Coming back midnight or later if need be, waiting til those who risked arrest are free. RSVP at bit.ly/nyppcweek3. You can also let us know in the office (332-3904; office@wnypeace.org).
As for June 4-5, we are mostly likely having some kind of bus trip tbd: could be an overnight, could include stops or not. To help us with the planning (Thanks, Kevin) Here’s a link to the Doodle poll “Day(s) of Action in Albany, NY June 4th and/or 5th 2018” https://doodle.com/poll/766qy7u82abc66z3 to help estimate how many will attend Monday, June 4th NYS PPC Day of Action “The Right to Health and a Healthy Planet: Ecological Devastation and Health Care” AND stay over for Tuesday, June 5th “Statewide Lobby Day & Rally for the New York Health Act”
June 11 & 18 in Albany, and June 23 in DC are still tbd.
Watch for our Watch Party that will include a re-launch of the #LoveisLove Campaign, Date tbd!
Just a little snapshot of the many things going on with this campaign. We look forward to our PPC-WNY next planning meeting MAY 24, 5pm, 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back).
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Join us to March For Gaza on Friday (4pm at Niagara Square). We join with Students for Justice in Palestine- UB
The University, Community, & Gov’t Partnerships Conference is Weds-Fri June 13-15: Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Ctr for Race, Equality & Mission; to register go to:niagara.edu/niagara-university-partnerships-for-race-and-equality/. Stacey Smith and Vicki Ross’s Friday workshop will examine when “partners” especially the government, eg police, are one’s change focus instead.
#UnitetheStruggles
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and yes Love.
See our calendar for more details! as well as the rest of this post (click below).
Dear Friends! 716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 5/17/18
Please join us for the WNYPC’s Annual Membership Meeting this Saturday, 2-5pm, here at 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back of bldg). No worries snack-luck (means bring snacks/beverages to share if you like, if not convenient don’t let that stop your coming!). Come share in celebrating our great year during the onslaught, and some exciting plans for the future! Si, se puede!
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The historic Poor People’s Campaign is going beautifully!
The Monday kick-off went wonderfully well!! Many thanks to Kirk, Dennice, CEJ generally and the so many who worked and went! Turnout was good at ~450-500 people, and those who risked arrest were not even arrested!
This Sunday, 5/20 – 5:15-8pm Watch Party at Raqs (Thanks, Eve!!) 322 Amherst St. Debrief from Monday’s trip and watch Rev Barber and all livestreaming. Potluck.
This Monday 5/21 Virginia McIntyre is going on and looking to carpool (2 cars possible). Anyone who want to join can email her at vlmcintyre@outlook.com. Also they could register here for that week Click here to join us next Monday for Week 2 in Albany!
Tues, May 22 Nonviolent Direct Action Training – Poor People’s Campaign @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Come on out for shared learning of the principles, spirit, and practices for Nonviolent Direct Action training, especially for the Poor People’s Campaign and it’s 40 days of action to run starting Mothers’ Day. At Rafi Greene CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo. Please register/RSVP: at 716-332-3904; or office@wnypeace.org. also see the Facebook
Tues, May 29 Bus to Albany, leaving at 3:45 from UB South Park & Ride. Stand against Militarism and the War Economy, and for Education. Coming back midnight or later if need be, waiting til those who risked arrest are free. Link – when available – will be on PPC-WNY FB page and the website and fb page of WNY Peace Center. You can let us know in the office (332-3904; office@wnypeace.org) to make a reservation.
As for June 4-5, we are mostly likely having some kind of bus trip tbd: could be an overnight, could include stops or not. To help us with the planning (Thanks, Kevin) Here’s a link to the Doodle poll “Day(s) of Action in Albany, NY June 4th and/or 5th 2018” https://doodle.com/poll/766qy7u82abc66z3 to help estimate how many will attend Monday, June 4th NYS PPC Day of Action “The Right to Health and a Healthy Planet: Ecological Devastation and Health Care” AND stay over for Tuesday, June 5th “Statewide Lobby Day & Rally for the New York Health Act”
June 11 & 18 in Albany, and June 23 in DC are still tbd.
Watch for our Watch Party that will include a re-launch of the #LoveisLove Campaign, Date tbd!
Just a little snapshot of the many things going on with this campaign. We look forward to our PPC-WNY next planning meeting MAY 24, 5pm, 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back).
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Please note the Global Days of Listening with the Afghan Peace Volunteers on Monday, March For Gaza on Friday (4pm at Niagara Square), and more ….
Don’t forget too to register if you’re interested in University, Community, & Gov’t Partnerships, R- Weds-Fri June 13-15: Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Ctr for Race, Equality & Mission; Niagara University niagara.edu/niagara-university-partnerships-for-race-and-equality/. Stacey Smith and Vicki Ross do a workshop on the Friday, comparing and contrasting different ways peace and justice advocates relate to the police force in particular and/or government in general.
#UnitetheStruggles
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and yes Love.
See our website including calendar for more details, as well as additional postings of our Weekly News homepage post:
#unitethestruggles
Peace, Thanks, Solidarity, Justice, and yes Love.
#PowerWITH-NOTPowerOver
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