COI Cultural Center: Medical Racism Documentary
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the COI Cultural Center's NMP Program on World Social Justice Day for a documentary and discussion about medical racism.
One Creation, Many Voices
Zoom Meeting NYLeaders from different faith traditions share their experience of being Black and a person of faith. Hear some amazing perspectives from: Apostle Onlielove Alston speaks on being Black and Jewish; Zachary Stevens Walter speaks about being Black and Catholic; Sister Sister Maajeida AbdusSalaam speaks on being Black and Muslim; Rev. James Lynch speaks on Being […]
This Current Moment: US Nuclear Weapon Policy & Back from the Brink
Zoom Meeting NYPlease join NH Peace Action for a discussion about the danger this current moment presents with regard to nuclear weapons, and the ways in which Back from the Brink serves as a vehicle for effective grassroots organizing to eliminate the threat that they pose, with Michael Klare and Denise Duffield. This event is part of […]
LASC Peace Coffeehouse: West Side Promise
Canisius College-Science Hall 2001 Main St., Buffalo, United StatesFeaturing Talia Rodriguez, JD - WNYPC Gender Justice Taskforce Chair and Associate Director, West Side Promise Neighborhood - on leadership development in Buffalo’s Latinx and immigrant populations. Please note, LASC Peace Coffeehouses are in person with social distancing and masks required.
Conversations about the Middle East: How Women Can Be Vital Agents of Peace & Change
Zoom Meeting NYJoin the Western New York Peace Center for a special panel discussion episode of Talking Peace Radio, featuring: Dr. Anita C. Butera, Assistant Professor, Canisius College; Dr. Zaher Wahab, Professor Emeritus, Lewis & Clark College; Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, Clinical Associate Professor and Research Coordinator, Jacksonville University With host Vicki Ross, moderator Sameria Mbili, plus a […]
Nuclear convoys: did you know that nuclear warheads could be driving through your town?
Zoom Meeting NYJoin CND, NFLA and Nukewatch for this online webinar to discuss nuclear convoys. Convoys carrying nuclear bombs often travel along Britain’s roads, putting at risk the communities which they travel through. No radiation warning symbols are carried and neither the public nor local authorities are warned of these nuclear convoys. This webinar will discuss these convoys, […]
PeaceJam Buffalo 2022 begins!
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWelcoming youths from ages 8-14 years old to learn about social justice and leadership skills to create positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world! Learn about Nobel Peace Laureates Learn, lead, and share inspiration and talents Fulfill community service through the group's Service Learning Project Be part of a diverse group learning to […]
Vigil for Peace: No War in Ukraine / No NATO Expansion
Bidwell Park (at Elmwood Ave) Elmwood & Bidwell, Buffalo, United StatesPeople of WNY will gather to vigil in solidarity with all who want Peace in the Ukraine. The WNY Peace Center is organizing along with CodePink and other allies, to emphasize the importance of Negotiations, not Escalation. The Minsk accords are vital and provide a guideline for re-establishing peace in the region. International law and […]
#CommunitiesNotCages Townhall
Martha Mitchell Community Center 175 Oakmont Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesRight now, over 30,000 people are incarcerated in New York's prisons. 75% are Black or brown. #CommunitiesNotCages, is a campaign that demands our lawmakers eliminate mandatory minimums, end extreme sentencing, support transformation and bring our loved ones home! This March and April, we're gathering local leaders across the state to learn more about #CommunitiesNotCages […]
Webinar: How will the Ukraine crisis reshape global politics?
Zoom Meeting NYNo matter how Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine ends, the repercussions are enormous and will be felt for many years–perhaps decades–to come. What will be the consequences of a more united and militarized NATO? How will the reshuffling of energy markets affect global politics? Has this destroyed the prospects for nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament? Will […]
Webinar: Does 1199SEIU’s Settlement for Home Care Workers Signal a Historic High or Historic Low in Today’s Labor and Feminist Movements?
Zoom Meeting NYk before International Working Women's Day, 1199SEIU, one of the country's largest unions fighting for racial equality, announced "historic" settlement for their home care workers, many of whom worked many years of 24-hour shifts and were cheated of their pay. Though bringing $30 million to 120,000 workers, the settlement actually lets employers get away with […]
Film Premiere: Food that Grows on Water
Zoom Meeting NYAlthough Enbridge completed construction on the Line 3 tar sands pipeline, the work of water protectors is not over. Please join us Tuesday March 15th at 7pm CST for the national online premier of Food that grows on Water, a short documentary illustrating how Enbridge's pipelines will affect manoomin and Ojibwe livelihood. Water protectors and many allies are now […]
