RS Weekly Gathering: Refugee Book-Author Discussion
Zoom Meeting NYOn Zoom (Meeting ID: 363 944 0486 and Passcode: 719284). Join Riverside Salem for a discussion of Azmat Ashraf's book, Refugee, with the author. The endpoint of racism on the spectrum is ethnic cleansing. This book will always be relevant; history repeats itself. We will gather around 4:00. As always, everyone is welcome.
Talking Peace on WBNY 91.3 FM
WBNY 91.3 FMOn WBNY 91.3 FM (or streaming online at wbny.buffalostate.edu). Talking Peace, WNYPC'S weekly radio show, has new episodes! From 1-3 PM on Mondays, tune in for insights on peace and justice. At the moment, the show is being pre-recorded (so graciously by Think Twice Studios!). Hosted by Vicki Ross, WNYPC Executive Director. This week’s episode […]
Racial Justice/Prisoners’ Rights Taskforce Meeting
On zoom. Joint meeting to plan upcoming Speakout on Erie County Holding Center; and to explore other criminal justice and racial justice issues and campaigns. All are welcome. WNY Peace Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Racial Justice Taskforce Mtg Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting […]
Webinar: Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution in the African American Community
Zoom Meeting NYOn Zoom - register here. Join Buffalo Center for Health Equity chair and African American Health Equity Task Force convener Pastor George Nicholas and task force member Dr. Alan Lesse for this engaging roundtable discussion on Coronavirus vaccine distribution in the African American community. Free and open to the public!
Making the Case: Why The U.S.-Saudi Relationship Needs to Change
Zoom Meeting NYOn Zoom - register here. Washington is witnessing a strong push to elevate human rights in U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia. Most notably, President-elect Joe Biden has said that the United States should "reassess" ties with the kingdom and hold Saudi Arabia accountable for human rights violations. This POMED conference, which follows the October 2020 […]
Value Our Families webinar: Towards a Transformative Immigration System
OnlineOnline - register at bit.ly/IMMIGRANTVALUES. Diversity remains a key strength of the United States and brings tremendous value to our country. From serving as essential workers to contributing to our rich cultural, economic, and civic fabric, immigrants are vital to a thriving nation. The election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris creates a […]
Fostering Civil Discourse in the (Remote) Classroom
OnlineOnline - register here. How do we talk about issues that matter? In a year that has been marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, nationwide protests for racial justice, and sharp partisan divisions during an election, how we have discussions in the classroom is more important than ever. Join us for an interactive webinar where we’ll […]
JFMF Annual Holiday Card-Making Party (Zoom)
Zoom Meeting NYOn Zoom - register here. Justice For Migrant Families is holding annual holiday card making party on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH from 5PM to 6:30PM! JFMF will be making cards to send to those currently detained in the Buffalo Federal Detention Center in Batavia, New York. The holidays can be a hard time to be by […]
Webinar: Disarmament and Human Rights
Zoom Meeting NYOn Zoom - register here. From the conditions of workers in arms production to the implications of the arms trade, to the use of weapons themselves, the impact of the global arms trade on human rights is extensive. The worst-affected countries in the Covid-19 pandemic are also those with the largest military budgets, showing that […]
24-HOUR ACTION TO #HALTSOLITARY
Zoom Meeting NYSign up to join: https://bit.ly/24HourHumanRights. On December 10, the #HALTsolitary Campaign will mark International Human Rights Day with a twenty-four hour series of protests, teach-ins, celebrations, and more to call attention to the torture of solitary confinement and the broader racist carceral system, as well as the essential humanity, rights and dignity of incarcerated people. […]
Human Rights Day: Caroling to End Solitary Confinement
Candlelight caroling (with texts about solitary) and short speeches to urge Gov. Cuomo and the state legislature to enact the HALT Solitary Confinement Act. Keep in mind your mask and secure distance, especially when singing. Will be livecast statewide. Join us at 65 Court St, Buffalo
For the Students: 2020 Buffalo Education Equity Forum
OnlineOnline - register here. Come hear from Buffalo's leaders about current equity efforts in light of the "dual public health crises" of COVID-19 and systemic racism. The 2020-21 school year has already been one of the most challenging of our lifetimes. At the same time as the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the inequities that have […]
