Resistance Rooted in Love
175 Rano St. 175 Rano St., Buffalo, NY, United StatesResistance in the wake of Love: A conversation with Oscar Lopez Rivera. Please reserve your space now! Learn what people and organizations are doing about Puerto Rico's recovery, what Oscar Lopéz is doing, and how you can help! Watch this amazing promotional video El Batey put together! About this event Topics discussed: Recent examples of […]
WNYRFF: “We Are Not Princesses”
Zoom Meeting NYWe Are Not Princesses is a documentary film about the incredible strength and spirit of four Syrian women living as refugees in Beirut as they come together to tell their stories of love, loss, pain and hope through the ancient Greek play, Antigone. Using intimate footage and animation, this film follows this group of […]
Study & Stuggle: Abolition Must Be Green
Zoom Meeting NYA conversation about centering climate justice, land, food sovereignty, and fighting environmental racism in the struggle for abolition. About this event Study and Struggle organizes against criminalization and incarceration in Mississippi through mutual aid, political education, and community building. We provide a bilingual Spanish and English curriculum with discussion questions and reading materials, as well as financial support, to […]
Barnstorm for Universal Healthcare
On zoom. We need a just recovery from this pandemic, and that means truly universal, guaranteed healthcare. Join the Campaign for New York Health, WNY Poor People’s Campaign (of which the WNYPC is a part), and Coalition for Economic Justice for a Western NY Virtual Barnstorm for Universal Healthcare to get organized to pass the […]
Early Voting
Erie County Board of Elections 134 W Eagle St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesEarly Voting hours: Saturday, October 23rd & Sunday, October 24th - Noon to 6:00 PM October 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th - Noon to 9:00 PM Saturday, October 30th & Sunday, October 31st - Noon to 6:00 PM For a list of voting locations throughout Erie County, visit https://www.elections.erie.gov/pdfs/EARLYVOTING%202021gen.pdf
“Braiding Sweetgrass”
At Riverside Salem Environmental Cottage, 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, NY (with physical distancing). We'll review and explore the book, "Braiding Sweetgrass" - by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Potawatomi woman, botany professor living and working with our local Haudenausaunee people. She has beautifully woven together many strands of truth, love, relationship, and sustainability that can […]
LASC Peace Coffeehouse: Eco-Protectors Across the Americas
Canisius College-Science Hall 2001 Main St., Buffalo, United StatesOctober L.A.S.C. Peace Coffeehouse. Join us the fourth Monday of each month, 7:00-9:00pm in the Canisius Collage Science Building at Main and Jefferson near the metro. Free; masks required. Indigenous people and allies risk their lives daily to protect our environment. Join us in to commemorate the life and work of Berta Isabelle Cáceres Flores, […]
Expanding Pathways to Citizenship Vigil
Sen Schumer's office, out front 130 South Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New YorkAt Senator Schumer's Office, 130 South Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo 14202. Join the New York Immigration Coalition, Justice for Migrant Families, ACCESS of WNY and allies - including the Immigrant & Refugee Justice (IRJ) Taskforce the WNY Peace Center - for a vigil demanding that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer keep his promises to our communities […]
Celebration for Cariol Horne, John Walker & Darryl Boyd of the Buffalo 5
Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion 1100 Jefferson Ave., Buffalo, NY, United StatesLast year Cariol’s Law was passed and within a year Cariol’s pension is reinstated. The murder conviction of John Walker and Darryl Boyd of the Buffalo 5 has been overturned! Come join us to celebrate as we continue to move our community forward.
Election Day
Erie County Board of Elections 134 W Eagle St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesFind your polling location and hours here: https://www.elections.erie.gov/VSearch2
Social Justice Stitched Stories Workshop [Closed Session]
Stitch Buffalo 1215 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThis studio time is set aside for participants of the Social Justice Stitched Stories program.
BCC Public Hearing: Where Should the Bills Stadium Be Built?
Buffalo Common Council Chambers 65 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBuffalo Common Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed new Buffalo Bills Stadium, next week on Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30pm. To date, Pegula Sports & Entertainment have asked for a new stadium in Orchard Park to be 100% publicly funded. Many news outlets have reported that Pegula Sports & Entertainment is seeking $1.4 […]
