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For the Students: 2020 Buffalo Education Equity Forum

Online – register here. Come hear from Buffalo’s leaders about current equity efforts in light of the “dual public health crises” of COVID-19 and systemic racism.

The 2020-21 school year has already been one of the most challenging of our lifetimes. At the same time as the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the inequities that have long existed in our education system, our society also has the responsibility to address the systemic racism that a movement of Americans is rising up to challenge. It is clear that educational equity is more important than ever.

As schools prepare for the second semester of this year, parent, civil rights, faith, education, and business and civic organizations will hold a forum to hear directly from Buffalo’s leaders about current equity efforts in light of the “dual public health crises” of the coronavirus pandemic and systemic racism that our state and nation are facing.

Talking Peace on WBNY 91.3 FM

On WBNY 91.3 FM (or streaming online at wbny.buffalostate.edu). Talking Peace, WNYPC‘S weekly radio show, has new episodes! From 1-3 PM on Mondays, tune in for insights on peace and justice. At the moment, the show is being pre-recorded (so graciously by Think Twice Studios!). Hosted by Vicki Ross, WNYPC Executive Director.

This week’s episode features:

– Medea Benjamin, #CODEPINK, in the first hour: US endless “war on terror”, Biden cabinet picks including warhawks; activists working to stop war profiteer Michele Flourney; US violence and war crimes including economic sanctions and drones, interventions; foreign policy dangers in remainder of Trump’s term; campaign for Cuban doctors to receive Nobel Peace Prize for international service during pandemic

– Myles Carter, community activist, in the second hour: County budget; legislature votes (Tues 12/8); County lock-ups (ECHC and Alden) together at 1/3 capacity taking ~10% funds during economic crisis; huge toll on POC in Buffalo; vicious cycle of violence visited on BIPOC communities; Speak-out on Erie County Holding Center on International Human Rights Day, Thurs 12/10 at 6:30 PM on Zoom (details on our website)

Speak-Out on Erie County Holding Center

On Zoom (Meeting ID: 843 4514 5004 and Passcode: 023625).

Please join us for an opportunity to share your lived experience and/or perspective on the Erie County Holding Center, and to hear from authorities. Superintendent – Jail Division, Thomas Diina will be attending, as will Miles Gresham, Esq., and Heron Simmonds, members of the Corrections Specialist Advisory Board. Heron, Racial Justice Taskforce Co-Chair, and other WNY Peace Center members, including its Racial Justice Taskforce and Prisoners’ Rights Taskforces, will also be involved. Other officials have also been invited (attendance tbd). (This is a NEW DATE, after the session was postponed by one week from 12/10 to 12/17, at Sup. Diina’s request due to a family health emergency.)

Please come to tell your story and hear what current plans are. We’ll start with a Community Agreement to ensure we have a productive conversation, in truth and love. Hope to ‘see’ you there, on Zoom.