immigrant refugee justice
Kwanzaa Celebration (Niagara Falls)
Packard Court Community Center 4300 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, United StatesFeaturing family-friendly activities: Award-winning storyteller, Karima Amin African drumming and dance by Youssou Lo Violinists, Vibrant Strings authentic African cuisine Kwanzaa marketplace basket auction and raffles fresh produce bags free health screenings Vendors/Orgs can register at forms.gle/8xbRFdCtqWr3Fuc6 Hosted by the Niagara Falls Housing Authority and Independent Health Foundation.
Shabe Yalda: Solstice & Solidarity
The Meeting House 5856 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, United StatesShabe Yalda: A Celebration of the Winter Solstice in Solidarity with the Women & Revolution in Iran Light dinner served. Music - Poetry - Open Mic. Free to the public.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Deadline to apply for IFCO’s 33rd Friendship Caravan to Cuba
Apply here and experience it for yourself! Applications are limited! Don't miss your chance to experience to travel in some of the Cuban revolution's footsteps, visiting the mountainous rural area known as the Second Front during the revolutionary war, as well as the final resting place of Fidel Castro in Santiago! If you have any questions, email […]
Buffalo Barn Katz Americana/Bluegrass Benefits Providence Farm Collective and RALA/RCC
The Historic Gallery Grounds Performing Arts Center 1054 Olean Road, East Aurora, NY, United StatesWhen: August 25, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm (Rain date is August 26) Where: The Historic Schoolhouse Gallery Grounds Performing Arts Center, 1054 Olean Road, East Aurora What: A concert by the Buffalo Barn Katz and a Roycroft-Themed Basket Drawing Cost: $20 admission fee Roycroft-Themed Basket Drawing: $5 per ticket or 3/$10 and can be purchased […]
Burning Books birthday & local migrant update from JFMF
Burning Books 420 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesBurning Books is turning 12! To celebrate, we'll have dozens of free vegan cupcakes from Strong Hearts & will be giving a store wide 10% discount! Justice for Migrant Families will be giving an update on the state of asylum seekers in WNY at the event.
PANYS Book Talk: Green Card Soldier by Sofya Aptekar (Zoom)
Zoom Meeting NYJoin Peace Action New York State (PANYS) for an online discussion on military recruitment practices targeting low-income and immigrant youth and how to respond with sustainable options. Leading the discussion will be author Sofya Aptekar, an Associate Professor at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. She will be joined by Ramón Mejía, National Organizer for […]
Stitch Buffalo’s “Second Stitch” Pop-Up Sale
Stitch Buffalo 1215 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesStitch Buffalo's big final sale before moving to their new home in early 2024! Second Stitch is the name we give to Stitch Buffalo’s sustainability program—because we give a second life to donated supplies no longer needed by other artists, crafters, and businesses. These supplies are integral to creating the products in the Refugee Women’s […]
