racial justice
Black Immigrant Advocacy Day of Action
Social MediaFebruary 17 is the Black Immigrant Advocacy Day of Action! Mark Black History Month by celebrating Black immigrant leaders + working to eradicate racism in the U.S. immigration system. Learn more at bit.ly/BIAFEB22
COI Cultural Center: Medical Racism Documentary
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the COI Cultural Center's NMP Program on World Social Justice Day for a documentary and discussion about medical racism.
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 […]
LASC Peace Coffeehouse: West Side Promise
Canisius College-Science Hall 2001 Main St., Buffalo, United StatesFeaturing Talia Rodriguez, JD - WNYPC Gender Justice Taskforce Chair and Associate Director, West Side Promise Neighborhood - on leadership development in Buffalo’s Latinx and immigrant populations. Please note, LASC Peace Coffeehouses are in person with social distancing and masks required.
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 […]
#CommunitiesNotCages Townhall
Martha Mitchell Community Center 175 Oakmont Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesRight now, over 30,000 people are incarcerated in New York's prisons. 75% are Black or brown. #CommunitiesNotCages, is a campaign that demands our lawmakers eliminate mandatory minimums, end extreme sentencing, support transformation and bring our loved ones home! This March and April, we're gathering local leaders across the state to learn more about #CommunitiesNotCages […]
Remembering Daniel Prude: Community Gathering & Teach-in
Zoom Meeting NYOn March 23rd, 2020, Daniel Prude was killed by members of the Rochester Police Department while he was experiencing a mental health crisis. Following his murder, a movement was built to transform the way we support people experiencing mental health and substance use crises. Join the Prude family and community members from across the state […]
AAPF: Her Dream Deferred
Zoom Meeting NYAt the end of each March, in honor of Women's History Month and the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent, AAPF hosts #HerDreamDeferred, a weeklong series of activities focused on elevating the crisis facing Black women and girls. AAPF has hosted Her Dream Deferred to amplify the voices and narratives of Black […]
Voice Buffalo’s Live Free meeting
Zoom Meeting NYDuring this meeting we will be saying see you later to our amazing Executive Director, Whitney Walker and have some major updates to share, including introducing our new organizer! We can't wait to see you then.
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 […]
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 […]
