716-332-3904 716-931-3520 6/21/18
Dear Friends,
Yes!! Desperately needed and We Shall Overcome! Si, se puede! There’ll be a Families Belong Together Rally & March at 10am Saturday, June 30, starting at Niagara Square, with Music, Speakers, and a march up to ICE at Delaware North, 250 Delaware Ave. (cnr w Chippewa). Numerous groups and individuals have flocked to support. See wnypeace.org/familes-belong-together-rally-and-march/
Please join us for the free bus going to Washington DC for the 40th-day-of-action kickoff period of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival! It’s a Sat, June 23 – Bus trip to DC (Leaving Fri/Sat Midnight from UB South Park & Ride). Register today to ensure you save your seat on the bus! Sign up at https://goo.gl/n6jyUh
Also please register at https://www.actionnetwork.org/events/new-york-delegation-poor-peoples-campaign-global-day-of-solidarity-and-mass-rally-in-dc
And the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival has only just begun. Join us for the Celebration For Change: a Poor People’s Campaign Event Thurs, July 12, 5:30 to Dusk at MLK Park. Music will include a Community Jam Session with Ismail & Co, food (hot dogs and potluck), and great information and inspiration from supporting groups. #UnitetheStruggles.
Our tabling at the World Refugee Celebration at LaSalle Park on Sat, June 23, will not be a watch party after all as the high probability of rain pre-empts use of our electronic equipment. We’ll still promote the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival! at the WNY Peace Center Table 10am-1pm. Please come out to that event 8am-8pm (soccer games, children’s activities, entertainment, food, and most of all Caring for People and the Planet! Now more important than ever!
You’ll want to save some energy for Sunday, 6/24, too, both for the Racial Justice Taskforce at 1-2:30pm at the WNYPC (1272 Delaware, entrance & pkg round back of building). Then two superb events take place at 4pm: (1) Dare to Dream – with film documentary and exploration re the famed excellent Cuban free medical school program, at Hallwalls (Delaware @Tupper); and Music in the Woods – inspirational musical experience with renowned musicians Nan Hoffman, Joe Tumino and friends at Riverside Salem, 3449 West River Road, Grand Island.
Lastly don’t forget to sign your 8 to 13 year olds for Camp Peaceprints, now in its 11th year, July 16-27, M-F 10am-3pm; with swimming (4 times); field trips to new Underground Railroad Museum in/and Niagara Falls, as well as Tifft’s Nature Preserve. We’ll also meeting with Mayor Brown. Sign them up with registration form accessible at wnypeace.org/education&humanrights
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and yes Love.
See our calendar for more details! as well as the rest of this post (click below).
#PowerWITH-NOTPowerOver
Remember to tune in: DEMOCRACY NOW! IS NOW BEING BROADCAST MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-9AM (LIVE) ON WBNY 91.3FM. Hear it over the radio or streaming live at wbny.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Below are
– more event listings (see also calendar & facebook page);
– Taskforce items and campaigns; and
– regularly scheduled events – all in that order.
And be sure to go to wnypeace.org/calendar for more event listings – there’s plenty more and additions are frequent! …..
No hate, no fear as we are #StillResisting. #UnitetheStruggles !
Peace, Thanks, Solidarity, and yes Love. #loveisloveBUF <3
716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 6/9/18
Dear Friends,
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival continues to pick up steam during the 40 days of action which is our kick-off phase. Choose from the following:
– Mon, June 11, Everybody’s Got a Right to Live! Carpool w/Virginia McIntyre (716- 716-860-5286; vlmcintyre@outlook.com)
– Mon, June 18, A New Unsettling Force: Confronting the Distorted Moral Narrative. Contact Vicki, 716-931-3520; victoryross9@gmail.com to carpool from Buffalo to Albany this week.
– Sat, June 23 – Bus trip to DC, Register today to ensure you save your seat on the bus! Sign up at https://goo.gl/n6jyUh and also please register at https://www.actionnetwork.org/events/new-york-delegation-poor-peoples-campaign-global-day-of-solidarity-and-mass-rally-in-dc
We’ll also have watch parties for those who don’t get a seat on the bus – or can’t go (TBA).
Please join us Tuesday, June 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm for Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, Collaborative Planning for a 7/12 Event. Partners in the Poor People’s Campaign and other community groups are invited to come help plan an event to be held July 12, 5:30pm at MLK Park, that will help us continue to #UnitetheStruggles. At 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back of bldg).
And don’t forget the JUNE 13-15, 2018 ROSE BENTE LEE OSTAPENKO CENTER FOR RACE, EQUALITY, AND MISSION and co-sponsor NASW New York State Chapter present UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS CONFERENCE “Reconciliation and System Changes” Niagara University You can view the Schedule of Events and Register at https://www.niagara.edu/niagara-university-partnerships-for-race-and-equality/. Keynote Speaker “Reconciliation and System Changes” David Anderson Hooker, PhD, JD. The WNY Peace Center will also facilitate a workshop on Friday focusing the various approaches one might use when one partner presents obstacles; the various and differing roles partners might have with each other, etc.
Announcing again:
–The WNY Peace Center is hiring an Assistant Director!
Assistant Director: A great opportunity for someone who cares about “Peace Through Justice at Home and Abroad” (our mission). Approximately 10 hours/week (good room for growth!) at $15/hour. Candidates should be detail oriented, have good communication and computer skills, and a cooperative spirit. Weekend and evening hours are not unusual. (Some college preferred but not required.)
Duties include:
Work closely with the Executive Director, as variously directed, on:
–Communicating with the staff, board, and members;
–Assist in media and publicity outreach, including press releases, media advisories and follow-up;
–Planning and promoting WNYPC’s 51st Annual Dinner (Nov. 10)
–Participate in designing, publicizing and implementing strategic campaigns (again, includes Annual Dinner);
–Assist in planning, publicizing and executing meetings, speakers, fundraisers, rallies and other events;
–Assist in fundraising through grant-writing, membership appeals and events;
–Conduct research on legislation, grants, social issues and potential services;
–Assist in outreach and work with other peace and justice organizations;
Assisting the Office Manager as needed (answering phones; fielding requests; helping with mailings, office publications etc.)
Working cooperatively with above staff, board, taskforces, membership, allies and the general public.
Please send resume to: victoryross9@gmail.com.
#UnitetheStruggles
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and yes Love.
See our calendar for more details! as well as the rest of this post (click below).
#PowerWITH-NOTPowerOver
Remember to tune in: DEMOCRACY NOW! IS NOW BEING BROADCAST MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-9AM (LIVE) ON WBNY 91.3FM. Hear it over the radio or streaming live at wbny.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Below are
– more event listings (see also calendar & facebook page);
– Taskforce items and campaigns; and
– regularly scheduled events – all in that order.
And be sure to go to wnypeace.org/calendar for more event listings – there’s plenty more and additions are frequent! …..
No hate, no fear as we are #StillResisting. #UnitetheStruggles !
Peace, Thanks, Solidarity, and yes Love. #loveisloveBUF <3
716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 5/27/18
Dear Friends!
Announcing:
–The WNY Peace Center is hiring an Assistant Director!
–There are still plenty of seats on the Poor People’s Campaign trip to Albany. If you care about stopping State-Sponsored Violence, please come (call 716-931-3520 for a seat; and register at bit.ly/nyppcweek3
It is sure to be an inspiring, meaningful, and highly impact-full day!
Details on both follow:
Assistant Director: A great opportunity for someone who cares about “Peace Through Justice at Home and Abroad” (our mission). Approximately 10 hours/week (good room for growth!) at $15/hour. Candidates should be detail oriented, have good communication and computer skills, and a cooperative spirit. Weekend and evening hours are not unusual. (Some college preferred but not required.)
Duties include:
Work closely with the Executive Director, as variously directed, on:
–Communicating with the staff, board, and members;
–Assist in media and publicity outreach, including press releases, media advisories and follow-up;
–Planning and promoting WNYPC’s 51st Annual Dinner (Nov. 10)
–Participate in designing, publicizing and implementing strategic campaigns (again, includes Annual Dinner);
–Assist in planning, publicizing and executing meetings, speakers, fundraisers, rallies and other events;
–Assist in fundraising through grant-writing, membership appeals and events;
–Conduct research on legislation, grants, social issues and potential services;
–Assist in outreach and work with other peace and justice organizations;
Assisting the Office Manager as needed (answering phones; fielding requests; helping with mailings, office publications etc.)
Working cooperatively with above staff, board, taskforces, membership, allies and the general public.
Please send resume to: victoryross9@gmail.com.
Poor People’s Campaign:
Please join us on Tues, May 29, for a memorable opportunity for solidarity to STOP MILITARISM – including USA military aggression as well as militarization of the police and more:
Tues, May 29 Bus to Albany, leaving at 3:45 from UB South Park & Ride. RSVP at bit.ly/nyppcweek3. Stop Militarism, the War Economy, state-sponsored violence. Coming back midnight or later if need be, waiting til those who risked arrest are free. You can also let us know in the office (332-3904; office@wnypeace.org). It will be a memorable and meaningful day!!
#UnitetheStruggles
Many Thanks, Peace, Solidarity, and yes Love.
See our calendar for more details! as well as the rest of this post (click below).
#PowerWITH-NOTPowerOver
Remember to tune in: DEMOCRACY NOW! IS NOW BEING BROADCAST MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM-9AM (LIVE) ON WBNY 91.3FM. Hear it over the radio or streaming live at wbny.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Below are
– more event listings (see also calendar & facebook page);
– Taskforce items and campaigns; and
– regularly scheduled events – all in that order.
And be sure to go to wnypeace.org/calendar for more event listings – there’s plenty more and additions are frequent! …..
No hate, no fear as we are #StillResisting. #UnitetheStruggles !
Peace, Thanks, Solidarity, and yes Love. #loveisloveBUF <3
