Dear Friends! 716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 5/22/18
We were energized by the many expressions of solidarity and determination by all who came out to the March For Gaza! Thanks so much to all who came out (some over 100 of you!) and to UB Students for Justice in Palestine who did such a wonderful job of collaborating and coordinating! Many special thanks to Jewish friends who have shared their own anguish over what is going on in Israel/Palestine! May all be reminded of the Truth and Love at all of our foundations!
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!!
Come to our Re-Launch & Watch Party that will include a re-launch of the #LoveisLove Campaign, June 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. At Rafi Greene CAO Masten Resource Ctr; 1423 Fillmore Ave). Feed two birds with one crumb: come out to get a #LoveisLoveBUF sign (“In Our America: No Human is Illegal; Women are In charge of their own bodies; Black Lives Matter; etc Lawn sign), and stay for a Watch Party to share with Rev Barber and those in DC heading up the national and international campaign! We’re all in this together!
As for June 4-5, please join the Poor People’s Campaign – Health & Environment: Trip to Albany June 4 @ 5:00 am – June 5 @ 10:30 pm TWO DAY EVENT in ALBANY, NY (you can go for either or both; if both, please register for both buses. See below.) Let’s stand up and speak up together for a right to health and a healthy environment; let’s send a strong message to albany legislators and make a real impact – attend both days! If you are attending both days, it is important that you register in two places – register both HERE for June 4th and ALSO HERE for June 5th to get a seat on the bus TO ALBANY on Monday morning June 4th and on the bus BACK TO BUFFALO on Tuesday evening June 5th. There are only 5 days left to register (register by May 29th) for the Healthcare is a Human Right Day of Action in Albany on Tuesday, June 5th! (will include lobbying legislators to pass the New York Health Act).
June 11 & 18 in Albany, and June 23 in DC are still tbd.
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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).
PTS&L
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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