Vigil for Victims of Buffalo Police Brutality
In person at MLK Park (btwn Casino & Basketball Court). Organized by Alia Williams with VOICE-Buffalo and the WNY Peace Center, with more in process. You're welcome to bring candles. Some snacks and drinks will be on hand.
Kings Bay Plowshares – Celebration for Mark Colville (Catholic Mass)
On zoom. In preparation for Mark Colville's upcoming incarceration, join him and his family for a Celebration on zoom, a Catholic mass to, as Mark as his wife Luz put it," joyfully celebrate the victory of life over death, epitomized in the sacrifice of Christ and made real in the world whenever people make sacrifices […]
WITNESS TO INJUSTICE – Effects of Colonization on Indigenous Peoples
Virtual Experiential Learning. Nekanehsakt: Friends of Ekwehewe is sponsoring a virtual presentation of Witness to Injustice. Witness to Injustice is a unique interactive presentation and teaching tool that helps participants deepen their understanding about the European colonization of Turtle Island and the denial of Indigenous peoples’ nationhood throughout U.S. history up to the present time. […]
Jericho Road: Bridging the Gap
LivestreamLivestreamed. Join us for a night of song, dance, storytelling, and community—all from the comfort of your couch—while supporting Jericho Road's lifesaving global health programs. Attendance is free (and free will donation welcome!) Help Jericho Road raise critical funds for their great global health programs in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nepal. […]
Mayoral Candidates’ Forum
On zoom. Join the League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara and their partners for the Candidate Forum for the Candidates for Mayor of Buffalo from the Democratic Party! This Forum will take place via Facebook and YouTube. By registering, you will be receive streaming information. Register for further information about the event, and to submit […]
Rally for Justice at ECHC & Alden
At the Erie County Holding Center, 10 Delaware Ave (btwn Church & Eagle), Buffalo. Inmates are being accused of insurrection/problematic behaviors at Alden, and an number of inmates have been moved. Seven families are saying their loved one is being accused, and being abused including beaten. Come out in solidarity for all people to be […]
Souls to the Polls – Block Party plus
At the Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215. Kick-off for Early Voting, complete with food, music, and fun. Souls to the Polls is a faith-based movement dedicated to uniting faith leaders and their congregations in order to strengthen the voting power of the community; notably black, minority, and marginalized groups. This […]
Primary Election Early Voting
See sites below. Primary Election: vote early at any of the 37 early polling sites the Erie County Board of Elections has set up, most of which are in Buffalo. That is more early sites than counties that are much larger. (Polls are open Noon to 9PM on Weekdays; and Saturday, June 19th & Sunday, […]
Day of Remembrance w/Bryan Stevenson
Livestream Event by Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc. Online: youtu.be Where: Youtube https://youtu.be/dAiUbi5rzpU Hosted by Carl Crawford; Keynote Speaker: Bryan Stevenson (Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), a human rights organization in Montgomery, Alabama). 3-4 pm Music, poetry, and the announcement of scholarship recipients 4 pm Keynote address by Bryan Stevenson. […]
6th Annual Gay Alliance Blood Drive
In person at WNY American Red Cross Chapter, 786 Delaware Ave Buffalo, 14209 6th Annual Gay Alliance Blood Drive hosted by Blood is Blood In an attempt to bring the WNY LGBTQIA+ community more specifically the gay and bisexual male community that has been discriminated against for 30+ years to donate life-saving blood they were […]
Talking Peace – Candidates Forums
Livestreaming on WNYPC Facebook page, and at Think Twice Radio (both website and Facebook Page). Please join us for candidates forums. Early voting will have already started June 12-20, and (Primary)Election Day is Tues June 22. The segments will be re-broadcast audio on WBNY 91.3FM at 1pm Mon, June 7. (Also video will be put […]
Virtual Town Hall w/ Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: For the People Act
RSVP link: bit.ly/s1schumer Join us for a massive virtual town hall with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. We’ll hear the latest update on the status of the bill, get answers on how the bill impacts you, and talk about its connections to the civil rights movement. By joining this event, you are helping us combat […]