peace education
One Creation, Many Voices
Zoom Meeting NYLeaders from different faith traditions share their experience of being Black and a person of faith. Hear some amazing perspectives from: Apostle Onlielove Alston speaks on being Black and Jewish; Zachary Stevens Walter speaks about being Black and Catholic; Sister Sister Maajeida AbdusSalaam speaks on being Black and Muslim; Rev. James Lynch speaks on Being […]
Conversations about the Middle East: How Women Can Be Vital Agents of Peace & Change
Zoom Meeting NYJoin the Western New York Peace Center for a special panel discussion episode of Talking Peace Radio, featuring: Dr. Anita C. Butera, Assistant Professor, Canisius College; Dr. Zaher Wahab, Professor Emeritus, Lewis & Clark College; Dr. Sawsan Tabbaa, Clinical Associate Professor and Research Coordinator, Jacksonville University With host Vicki Ross, moderator Sameria Mbili, plus a […]
PeaceJam Buffalo 2022 begins!
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWelcoming youths from ages 8-14 years old to learn about social justice and leadership skills to create positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world! Learn about Nobel Peace Laureates Learn, lead, and share inspiration and talents Fulfill community service through the group's Service Learning Project Be part of a diverse group learning to […]
Talking Peace taping: The Ukraine!
Facebook LivestreamPeople - especially of Buffalo and WNY - will have the opportunity to hear from International and Foreign Policy expert, Joseph Gerson, and Ukrainian American Yuri Hreshchyshyn, to get a better understanding of the conflict in the Ukraine, as well as how we've gotten to this point. They'll also discuss the existential dangers, current needs, […]
World Premiere: Never Forget Tibet
Regal TheatresOver sixty years after China's Most Wanted Man the Dalai Lama escaped from occupied Tibet, this powerful documentary follows the Dalai Lama as he recounts his escape through the Tibetan borderlands into India to tell his remarkable escape story as he fled Tibet in 1959. This is the first time the historic story has been […]
Becoming the Beloved Community: A Celebration of the Feast of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY, United StatesPanel discussion at the Buffalo History Museum with local community activists - including Vicki Ross and Heron Simmonds - reflecting on Dr. King's legacy and the road ahead. The "Feast of Dr. King" honors him as a pastor and as a martyr each year on the day of his assassination. This event, which will be […]
Talking Peace Radio taping: Poetry Month ft. Jillian Hanesworth
Facebook LivestreamFeaturing Jillian Hanesworth, Buffalo's Poet Laureate and author of The Revolution Will Rhyme; with Shaina Merchant, WNYPC Office Manager and poetry afficianado; Deidra EmEl, WNYPC Executive Director and arts instigator; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator. Discussion: values we bring Poetry and Activism Poetry and Healing - for individuals; for the community The origins […]
Talking Peace taping: Peace Action Student Groups
Facebook LivestreamOn Peace Action Student Groups - Canisius College. With Sameria Mbili, Student Organizer of Peace Action Canisius College; Sharon Smith, Peace Action Canisius College Event Coordinator; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator Discussion topics: ? values we bring ? what is Peace Action? PANYS? Peace Action Canisius College? ? what events/campaigns have you had? […]
Continental Theory Buffalo: David Castillo & Ewa Ziarek at FITZ
Fitz Books & Waffles 431 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesUB professors David Castillo and Ewa Ziarek will visit FITZ to discuss their newly published book Critical Theory Buffalo. Castillo and Ziarek will speak to the transatlantic dialogue that spawned the critical theory movement of the 60s and 70s. Buffalo has a special place in this story as it hosted leading French academics like Michel […]
Symposium: Today’s Socialism & Human Rights
University at Buffalo 3441 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesIn the United States, the term “socialism” has been widely misunderstood and used to discredit even modest reforms. This symposium will explore achievements and missteps in implementing socialism in China, India, Scandinavia, and Latin America. It will weigh socialism’s value in addressing global challenges of climate change, economic inequality, and human rights abuses. Registration is […]
RSUCC Book Discussion: ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’
Riverside Salem UCC Environmental Cottage 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, NY, United StatesJoin Riverside Salem UCC Environmental Cottage for a discussion of the book The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. We are going to watch a film based on the book to start the discussion and see where it takes us. Everyone is welcome. Today's gathering is at the cottage, 3449 West River Rd. […]
Frederick Douglass – The Story, The Man, The Legend
Buffalo History Museum 1 Museum Ct, Buffalo, NY, United StatesWith the realization that untold stories leave voids in history, it becomes an inherent necessity for African Americans to possess the ideology that they have an Ancestorial Obligation to not only learn their history but to share it with their youth. Realizing that in order for youth to have a fair chance of succeeding at […]
