Citizen Action of New York envisions a world where every person’s basic needs are met. It’s a world filled with love and respect for its people and the planet. It’s a world where democracy reigns and each person is able to reach their fullest potential. It’s a world where equity is the norm and oppression, in all forms, is eradicated. It’s a world without war, violence, or the threat of climate destruction. The world we want is possible, but it will only exist if we work together.
CANY is kicking off the 2022 Legislative Session with a virtual pump up event—with keynote speaker, India Walton! And special guests: NYC Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas!
Gather virtually to get excited and engaged in the ongoing fight for justice, then break into smaller groups to plan strategic ways to win big on all the issues that matter to us.
Click here to read the full 2022 Justice Agenda.
This Zoom event will provide an opportunity for Indigenous and First Nations leaders, nuclear experts, policymakers, and youth activists to share their knowledge, voice their opinions, and unite. Register here.
On the love-waging hero, folk-singer, activist, and national icon. With Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor, James Agee Professor of American Culture; and Chuck Culhane, Prisoners’ Rights vigil (WNYPC), – both dear friends of Pete’s; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.
Discussion:
- Pete’s values and life of activism (5/3/1919 – 1/27/2014)
- how he used his music & banjo (“this machine surrounds hate & forces it to surrender”)
- personal experiences with Pete (including his last public concert at WNYPC 46th Annual Dinner 11/9/13)
- ways people can remember Pete, and work on the causes he worked on
The show is taped for just under an hour by Think Twice Radio: Home of the Future (thanks to Richard Wicka, our wonderful producer). The Zoom recording, livestreamed on Facebook during the taping, will air on WBNY 91.3FM on the following Monday (1/24) at 1pm EST. After airing, you can also find the video archived on the WNY Peace Center YouTube channel.
