Public Hearing on Mayor’s Proposed Buffalo Budget
On zoom. The Council will host a public hearing for constituents to comment on the budget. If anyone would like to comment on the budget, then they can send written remarks to councilstaff@buffalony.gov until Friday, MAY 07 at 5 PM. If anyone would like to participate in the meeting directly and give their remarks during […]
Prohibiting the First Use of Nuclear Weapons
On zoom. A nuclear exchange between the US and Russia would incinerate hundreds of millions of people immediately, and lead to a Nuclear Winter which would slaughter an estimated 7 billion of the Earth’s 7.7 billion people, mostly through starvation. Building back civilization would require over 1,000 years . A U.S. nuclear strike against China […]
Free Palestine Rally
At Niagara Square, Buffalo (in front of City Hall, 65 Delaware Ave). Organized by Buffalo for Palestine, by Palestinian-Americans. Nakba Day. At least 100 Palestinians have been killed in the couple days since the Israeli Government cracked down at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem; Israeli ground troops have now also reportedly entered Gaza. Join us in […]
Riverside Salem: “A Prisoner’s Humanity” –Dani Johnson
On zoom. Sunday we will be joined by Dani Johnson, of Alliance of Families for Justice, who will talk with us about her work and recent book -- A Prisoner's Humanity. From the cover -- "A Prisoner’s Humanity" is a collection of 71 poems that describe the inhumane ways that prisoners are mistreated within current day […]
Investing in Cures Before Missiles – webinar
(virtual). Women Against War explores the tradeoffs which proposed increased spending on nuclear weapons and their modernization represent. Speakers: KEVIN MARTIN, President of NATIONAL PEACE ACTION and the PEACE ACTION EDUCATION FUND; DR. LAWRENCE S. WITTNER, historian, author of Confronting the Bomb: a Short History of the World Nuclear Disarmament Movement; MAUREEN BAILLARGEON AUMAND, member of the Pathways […]
Challenging Conversations: “Mirrors of Privilege” screening
Film/Discussion/Action! – Part 1 "Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible" – a documentary produced by World Trust. Following the film, we will have time for reflection and a brainstorm of actions we can take within our own congregations. Organized by Union of Black Episcopalians. Learn more about the film here: Mirrors of Privilege Register here: […]
Clean Slate Advocacy Day
On zoom. Join Center for Community Alternatives (organizer), Open Buffalo, WNYPC and more for a Clean Slate advocacy day on Zoom! Clean Slate means automatically expunge/seal old conviction records and end the perpetual punishment that causes. Join a press conference, meetings with lawmakers and community events to demand Clean Slate be passed. RSVP here.
Buffalo for the CCIA Rally
At Delaware Park Rose Garden, 199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo 14222. Come out to stand up to #PassTheCCIA and #MakePollutersPay. Art and signs welcome, with best (from your organization and/or NY Renews) to receive a $ prize. More info here
(Nonpartisan) Primary Candidates’ Forum for Mayor of Buffalo
Livestreaming on Facebook; re-broadcast on Mon May 17, 1pm on WBNY 91.3FM; added to our YouTube Channel. Talking Peace w/the WNY Peace Center is holding a (Nonpartisan) Primary Candidates' Forum for Mayor of Buffalo. We have proudly invited all ballot-qualified Primary Candidates for Mayor of Buffalo, NY to participate in this forum. The public will […]
GDL: Afghan Peace Vols re Food Security
Global Days of Listening:The "LIVE" broadcast can be viewed via the YouTube link posted at the time the broadcast starts on the Learning Right Relations - Global Days of Listening livestream page. FOOD SECURITY: A Basic Human Need and a Global Human Right Riveting photos of starving children, victims of the war and economic sanctions, have […]
Lone Live Palestine Rally
In Niagara Sq, opposite Buffalo City Hall. Buffalonians - and WNYers - for Palestine will come out to stand up for Palestinians' human rights and an end to the blockade and apartheid systems.
(Nonpartisan) Primary Candidates’ Forum for Erie Co Sheriff
Hybrid: Both at Buffalo & Erie Co Central Public Library, and on zoom/youtube/Facebook. Organized by VOICE Buffalo; cosponsored by Partnership for the Public Good and the WNY Peace Center. In 2021, we have the opportunity to elect equity, better quality of care for detainees, as well as safer policies. This is the year of the […]
