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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Dear Friends! 716-332-3904; 716-931-3520 5/9/18
Get ready for 40 Days of Action with the new Poor People’s Campaign (PPC)!
PLEASE JOIN us today for an Intro and Nonviolent Moral Fusion Direct Action Training (Weds May 9), 5:30-8:30 at the Rafi Green Ctr, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo. We’ll have inspiration, information, and a no-worries snackluck.
This is an opportunity for political education about the campaign, which is an ongoing movement-building; as well as one of two NDA trainings required if you are thinking to risk arrest, as some are. (The second is the day of in Albany at about 10:30am.) All are needed tho, AND YOU CAN EASILY RALLY FOR FREE and for Freedom and Justice IN ALBANY WITHOUT RISKING ARREST. Hope to see you there! #UnitetheStruggles.
Don’t miss the first day of action on May 14 – Theme: “Somebody’s Hurting My People, & It’s Gone On Far Too Long!” (It’s also a great song!) The bus leaves 4am from the LaSalle Metro/Park&Ride. Please contact kirk@cejbuffalo.org (there’s also a facebook event page) and also register here bit.ly/nyppcweek1. You can also text MORAL to 90975 to join the Campaign.
So the calendar’s full of the following (with more details and additional postings on our website calendar & weekly news homepage post):
– Weds May 9: PPC Nonviolent Direct Action Training 5:30-8:30, Rafi Greene Ctr, 1423 Fillmore Ave (see above);
– Sat May 12: Muslim Public Affairs Council Dinner, 6pm Hyatt Regency ($80; $40 for NRC/Students) – support this great organization & Millenials!
– Mon May 14: Poor People’s Campaign Kickoff in Albany; 4:30am sharp bus leaves LaSalle Sta NFTA Park&Ride, 3030 Main St, Buffalo 14214. Register at bit.ly/BuffaloPPC5-9
– Tues May 15: Honduran Musicians/Activists, 7-9pm; Latin American Solidarity Committee, Pilgrim-St Luke’s, 335 Richmond Ave (cnr W Utica);
– Sat May 19: WNYPC Annual Membership Meeting, 2-5pm, 1272 Delaware Ave (entrance & pkg round back behind bldg.)
– Tues May 29: PPC bus to Albany with Veterans, War Economy and Stop Militarism themes.
– Weds-Fri June 13-15: Univ, Community, & Gov’t Partnerships, Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Ctr for Race, Equality & Mission; Niagara University niagara.edu/niagara-university-partnerships-for-race-and-equality/
Thanks to many of you for renewing your membership in the WNY Peace Center (and for those who haven’t, you can always renew/become a member on line at wnypeace.org/membership). Our Annual Membership Meeting is Sat, May 19, 2-5pm here at 1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo 14209 (entrance & pkg round back of bldg). All are welcome, and if you’re a member you can also vote. We’ll be reviewing the past year and preparing for the next one! Come ahead for solidarity, inspiration, organizing, and as usual a no-worries potluck.
The West Valley Nuclear Site’s comment period was extended to May 25. Please request full clean-up (and repeat as necessary/feasible)! Go to wnypeace.org/environmental-justice/
Anytime now, #45 may fire Mueller or Rob Rosenstein. If it happens, we’ll gather and the Marcy Casino for a march down and up Elmwood. Stay tuned, and/or text Text “ALERT” to 668-366 to get rapid response updates.
Our website wnypeace.org and facebook page have more events and campaigns, (Keep checking for additions! 😉 #unitethestruggles
Peace, Thanks, Solidarity, Justice, and yes Love.