Black Immigrant Advocacy Day of Action

Conversations about the Middle East: How Women Can Be Vital Agents of Peace & Change

Join 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 live Q&A!

Organized by Peace Action NYS-Canisius College Chapter and the Immigrant & Refugee Justice (IRJ) Task Force of the WNY Peace Center.

Simply tune in on Facebook Live – OR – if you would like to join the Q&A, register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeuoqjwvGNwGJcPc1DEYMOHqBVc4SSnq. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Talking Peace taping: Afghan Crisis Intensifies

Hour 2 of this week’s Talking Peace taping features Mohammad, an Afghan refugee recently arrived in WNY; Sameria Mbili, Student Organizer, Peace Action Canisius College; Sarah Kirschner, WNYPC Intern from Fordham MSW program; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.

Discussion:

• Afghanistan’s economic shutdown (money supply frozen by US in NYC)
• famine worsening; children starving, for sale – PBS newshour
• local efforts to aid refugees – and would-be refugees
• local vigil: Love to Afghanistan – Saturday, 2/12, noon @Bidwell & Elmwood
• other ways to help and get more involved

• values we bring