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 […]
Webinar: May Day International Brigade of Voluntary Work & Solidarity with Cuba
Zoom Meeting NYJoin us for a webinar to learn more about the May Day international brigade to Cuba, organized by Massachusetts Peace Action and July 26 Coalition. You will hear firsthand from Cuban youth and past Brigade leaders, learn about the victories of the revolution and impacts of the US Blockade, and learn how to join the […]
Talking Peace taping: Childcare Now!
Facebook LivestreamWith Vonetta Rhodes, WNY Childcare Action Team Leadership Representative, and mom; Maureen Milligan, Research Administrator at UB, Co-Chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of her union (United University Professions); Deidra EmEl, WNYPC Executive Director, and mom; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator. Discussion: Values we bring What are childcare needs? What's happening […]
Talking Peace taping: The Ukraine!
Facebook LivestreamPeople - especially of Buffalo and WNY - will have the opportunity to hear from International and Foreign Policy expert, Joseph Gerson, and Ukrainian American Yuri Hreshchyshyn, to get a better understanding of the conflict in the Ukraine, as well as how we've gotten to this point. They'll also discuss the existential dangers, current needs, […]
Webinar: War with Russia? with Ben Norton
Zoom Meeting NYJoin MAPA for a webinar about the US Cold War on Russia with Ben Norton. Ben Norton is an independent journalist who is the founder and editor of https://multipolarista.com/ Multipolarista is an independent news outlet documenting the transition to a multipolar world. Here are some recent articles from Ben: NATO is arming and training […]
