Sierra Club Niagara Environmental Series: Status of the Erie County Climate Action Plan
Speaker: Tracy Skalski, Sustainability Coordinator for the Erie County Department of Environmental Planning (erie.gov/climateaction) The proposed plan is nearly complete. Tracy Skalski will provide an overview of climate change impacts in Western New York, Erie County's Climate Action Plan (and its status), and the engagement of the community. Register for the Zoom details here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtce6urjwrHtN9NK3EZn6zFPvMDXngVXdN You […]
Wellness Day @ WNYPC
WNY Peace Center 1272 Delaware Avenue (Carriage House), Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the WNY Peace Center for a FREE wellness day in our new space! Hosted by Tika Epps, Holistic Wellness Advocate. Meditation #SoundTherapy #TherapeuticMovement #NutritiousFood #Activities For access, text @WellnessDay to 716-907-7599
There are Stories to Tell: WUFO 1080 Radio Sounds of the Civil Rights Movement
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin Sheila L. Brown, owner of WUFO Radio Station, and Lee Pettigrew, long-time WUFO MIX1080 AM and POWER 96.5 DJ, Lee Pettigrew, as they share the history relating to WUFO Radio Station and the Civil Rights Movement. The Black History Month Talks take place on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 PM at the Frank […]
Talking Peace Radio taping: Racism in the Buffalo Police Dept (BPD)
Facebook LivestreamFeaturing Brandon Hawkins and KateLynn Bolden, BPD Behavioral Health Team; and Erica Seymour, mental health professional - all of whom are co-plaintiffs in a suit against the BPD for its racist actions, unsafe workplace, and unlawful harassment. Hosts are WNYPC Executive Director, Deidra EmEl; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Board Chair. We'll hear more about […]
Dastane Enghelaab: Stories of Revolution
The Meeting House 5856 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, United StatesSupport the Iranian uprising. Experience the tragedies and triumphs of the Iranian Revolution as told through the stories of its people, in music, theater, poetry, and movement. Featuring Gaitrie Subryan and the Masti World Music Ensemble. Free and open to the public. WOMEN - LIFE - FREEDOM
LASC Peace Coffeehouse: Kino Border Initiative
Canisius College-Science Hall 2001 Main St., Buffalo, United StatesLASC's February 2023 featured speaker will be Emma Marzec presenting on the Kino Border Initiative (Iniciativa Kino para la Frontera). Emma Marzec, Emma Radel, & Julianna Falsone from Canisius College, did a project last summer with the Kino Border Initiative (KBI). KBI is a binational, inclusive Roman Catholic organization, inspired by the spirituality of the Jesuits […]
Bistro Bookers: “City of My Heart: Buffalo, 1967-2020”
Amherst Senior Center Amherst Senior Center, Amherst, NY, United StatesBook Title: “City of My Heart" Discussed By: Mark Goldman – Author and Businessman For more than 50 years Mark Goldman's life has been intertwined with the life of the city of Buffalo. His work as an historian, teacher, and creator of the Calumet Arts Café and the Allen Street Hardware Café, in addition to […]
There are Stories to Tell: Colored Musicians Club & Museum – Preserving, Presenting & Promoting the legacy of African American Music in Buffalo since 1917
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesSpeaker: George Scott, Danny Williams, & Craig Steger. This lecture will provide an in-depth look at the history of the Colored Musicians Club and Local 533 during the Jazz Age and beyond. The Black History Month Talks take place on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 PM at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Library. Talks are […]
War on Yemen Day of Action
PROTEST AT YOUR U.S. LAWMAKER’S OFFICE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 — AND EARLIER TOO IF SAUDI AIRSTRIKES RESUME People and organizations from across the U.S. are coming together to call for an end to U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen and solidarity with the people of Yemen. We demand that our members of […]
Buffalo Town Hall on Public Safety
Northland Workforce Training Center 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes for a conversation about public safety with community leaders focused on solutions. Some discussion topics include: What can we do about rearrests? How do jails impact public safety? Can we have justice and peace? Register here. The event is co-sponsored by the Vera Institute of Justice, PPG, and Open Buffalo.
Music for Migrant Families
Fitz Books & Waffles 431 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesA fundraising event for Justice for Migrant Families. With live music: Tyler Westcott Little Cake City Fiddle Phil with Jean Dickson Nickel City String Band ...and a tamale community dinner (con carne or vegan -- preorders available online). $20 suggested donation or pay what you can at the door.
WNY Women’s March 2023: PEACE IS WORTH IT!
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, United StatesYou are invited to join the WNY Peace Center on Sunday, March 26th for our WNY Women's March beginning at 1:00PM at Niagara Square (downtown Buffalo). After marching to the Buffalo Erie County Public Central Library, we'll have speakers and performers share in the library's Ring of Knowledge while themed activities are available for children […]
