Clean Slate Rally (both virtual & in-person)
At 65 Court St, Buffalo NY (also at various sites statewide). Over-policing, over-prosecution, the criminalization of low-level drugs, and other unjust and archaic practices continue to keep people in a state of perpetual punishment that feeds the mass incarceration crisis and harms our communities. Join us this Thursday as we lift up the Clean Slate […]
Meditation/Prayer Vigil to Stop Executions
On zoom. Meditation/Prayer Vigil to Stop Executions, Torture, Murders & Assassinations & Promote Peace in the World upcoming 30-minute silent meditation/prayer vigil sessions against human executions, torture, murders & assassinations—these sessions are aimed at bringing more peace to the community, to the nation, and to the whole world. ZOOM link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74493871655?pwd=aVYyMUh4NFYvU0NjVWNsRVpmU2xLZz09 For more information, contact: thundersnowstorm@yahoo.com
March for Parole Justice
In person in NYC - buses are going from WNY so sign up if interested (below times very approximate - specifics on signing up). Please join the People's Campaign for Parole Justice for a march in NYC at 12 pm to demand passage of Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole. Help bring people home! […]
Native Plant Sale
In person at 2489 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, 14072. Plant Sale on the Historic Alt Farm To Benefit Wildlife and Environment. (Social distancing and masks required – thank you!) The plant sale is a fundraiser to support the educational and outreach activities of the Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment. Native and wildlife-beneficial plants will […]
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, […]
