Dear Friends, 716-332-3904
We hope to see you sometime during a whole Week of Justice activities, and
especially at the Buffalo Resistance Weekend!! And Remembering Rev. Dr. King
- it give us the strength we need to resist current threats to democracy!
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Sun, Jan 15, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm; Save Our HealthCare Buffalo Rally; VA
Hospital 3495 Bailey Ave; Buffalo, New York 14215.
In less than one week, the new Republican Congress will begin their
efforts to dismantle America’s health care system. Stopping this
Republican assault on the working class of this country will require the
active participation of millions of Americans in every community in our
country. Join us for a rally to stand with others all Organized by Liberty
Union Progressives. Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1252966224770065/
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Mon, Jan 16, 1-3pm; Talking Peace MLK, WNYPC radio show on WBNY 91.3
Special show in memory of Rev. Dr. King, with Avery Edwards, Vicki Ross,
and special guests with special guests Rev Will Mebane, St. Paul's Episcopal & Concerned Clergy of WNY; and Dr. Rolanda Ward, SSW, Niag Univ. Rev. Mebane also was present when Rev. Dr. King preached!! Go to wnby.buffalostate.edu or
http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
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Mon, Jan 16, 3-6pm; MLK Jr Born Day Celebration; Grant St Community
Center, 271 Grant St, Buffalo, NY.
Come out for a great Celebration of one of the finest person to ever grace
this world: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr! We’ll share inspiring words
and music to rejoice in the Spirit of Love, Courage, and True Nonviolence
that were the hallmark of his heroic life. Organized by PUSH Buffalo.
Speakers include Charlie Fisher, India Walton, and Vicki Ross; music
includes Ismail & Company, with Lonnie Barlow.
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Tues, Jan 17, 6-7:30pm; Racial Healing Community Prayer Service; Blessed
Trinity Church, 317 Leroy, Buffalo NY 14214
The religious leaders on the Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable
invite the Western New York community to join them in an interfaith prayer
service on the National Day of Racial Healing. The Right Reverend R.
William Franklin, Episcopal Diocese of WNY; Most Reverend Richard Malone,
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo; Rev. George F. Nicholas, Lincoln Memorial
United Methodist Church; Rev. Darius Pridgen, True Bethel Baptist Church;
Rev. Jonathan Staples, First Shiloh Baptist Church.
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Wed, Jan 18, 5:30-7pm; Crossing the Border; East HS, 820 Northampton St,
Buffalo 14211. A discussion of race and the 2016 presidential election,
with students, teachers/educators, and the community.
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Wed, Jan 18, 5-7pm; Citizens for Regional Transit Annual Mtg; United Way,
742 Delaware Ave, Buffalo; From Gondolas to Trains: Moving Forward
Strongly into 2017
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Counterinaugural Activities
*Trip to DC:
We are happy to advise there is another bus: leaving at 11 p.m. Friday
the 20th from UB South campus Park and Ride parking lot, returning Sunday
at about 1 a.m. $100 per person. Please call or email Maureen Milligan,
mmilligan@tutorialsolutions.com , (716)310-5885.
*BUFFALO RESISTANCE WEEKEND
End of the World Party, coordinated by Citizen Action
Thurs, Jan 19, 7:30-11:30pm. 322 Amherst St., Buffalo.
Contact Samantha Nephew: (716)812-8508, snephew@citizenactionny.org
Thursday, Jan 19: Sendoff for two-day DC trip, 10pm, 1272 Delaware Ave.
(WNYPC/NRC Bldg, parking round back). See above.
Friday, Jan 20: “No Trump, No KKK, No Racist USA” March
4:30pm Niagara Square.
Coordinated by BARC (Buffalo Anti-Racism Coalition). See Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BuffaloARC/ .
Saturday, Jan 21:
1.) 11am-3pm: “Buffalo Solidarity Rally” Hub, coordinated by Stronger
Together WNY at The 9th Ward, Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave (corner/Tupper).
Groups are welcome to table and network at this event to connect with
potential volunteers; recruit; network; publicize etc.
2.) 12:30pm: No Hate, No Mandate March and Rally
Sister to the Women’s March in DC
From the 9th Ward, Delaware & Tupper, to Niagara Square Rally (~1pm-2pm).
WNY Peace Center coordinating.
Come stand up for what you believe in!! Let's get ready to make
participatory democracy actually work for the Common Good - before it's
too late! Please join in Solidarity for a Culture of True Respect,
Justice, Peace, and - yes - Love for All!! Music and speakers. We Shall
Overcome!!
No Hate, No Mandate is coordinated by WNY Peace Center with cosponsors now
include Buffalo Black Lives Matter Chapter, Buffalo AntiRacism Coalition
Official, Burning Books, Citizen Action Of Western New York, the
Interfaith Peace Network, Lawyers of the Left, NYCLU Western Regional
Office, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York Action Fund,
Peacejam Buffalo, Pride Center of WNY, Push Buffalo, Riverside Salem UCC,
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, SEIU/1199 Main St. Office, Stronger
Together WNY - Action Together Network, We Are Women Warriors, WNY
Coalition of Peace-Justice-Nonviolence Advocates, and more. New cosponsors
are welcome. Contact WNY Peace Center!
Looking forward to seeing you there!!
Buffalo Resistance Weekend Links and Graphics: Download and distribute
widely:
http://wnypeace.org/wp/task-forces/buffalo-resistance-weekend-graphics/
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Latin America Solidarity Committee (LASC) of WNYPC
January Peace Coffeehouse: Haiti and Hurricane Matthew: How to Help.
First-hand reports by local efforts to help Haiti recover.
Monday January 23, 7-9 pm. Canisius College - Science Hall, 1901 Main St.
Convenient parking lot on Main St. near Delavan
Guest speakers include Katherine Mang (Mother's Club of Haiti microloans),
Renee Geitz (First Trinity Lutheran Church projects in Torbeck, Les Cayes
and Ile-a-Vache, Haiti) Rev. Elena Delgado (First Presbyterian Church and
waterequalslife.org). Other groups with Haiti projects are very welcome;
please help spread the news. Cosponsored by WNY Peace Center, LASC, and
Peace Action-Canisius.
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Amber Canavan, Animal Rights Activist
Fois gras, animal liberation and jail
Syracuse activist Amber Canavan on her experiences rescuing two ducks from
an upstate New York foie gras facility, documenting, publicizing the
action and paying the price.
Thursday January 26, 7pm. Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo.
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Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties
(NACS)
All Our Relations Project (AOR)
The "All Our Relations" project is aimed at increasing the mutual respect,
understanding, and collaborations between Native and Non-Native groups,
organizations, persons, and others, as well as contributing to the health
and wellbeing of the Native American community & friends.
Free Cultural competency training in a wide variety of areas, voluntary
case management, and many Native cultural programs. To register, call Pete
Hill, 716 874-2797, ext 348, or phill@nacswny.org
Save the Dates:
*Friday February 3, 1-4:30pm. “Expanding Trauma-Informed Care from
Individuals to Communities – A Native American Perspective.” Pete Hill
(Cayuga, Heron Clan)
NACS’ Niagara Falls office, 1522 Main St. (Inside Family and Children’s
Services, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
*Tuesday February 14, 1-4:30pm: “Addressing Unresolved Historical Trauma –
A Native American Path towards Healing for All Our Relations” in honor of
Black History Month. Pete Hill (Cayuga, Heron Clan)
Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo,
NY 14208
*Friday, February 17, 1-4:30pm: “Traditional Teachings of the Good Mind”,
Michael Martin (Onondaga, Beaver Clan). NACS office, 1005 Grant Street.
*Friday, February 24, 1-3:30pm: “Traditional Teachings of the Good Mind”,
Michael Martin (Onondaga, Beaver Clan). John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde
Park Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
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Campaigns
Call President Obama and ask him to pardon and release Chelsea Manning,
courageous whistleblower who exposed the war crimes being perpetrated by
our government, and has already suffered mightily for it. Call
202-456-1111 during regular working hours – before it’s too late. Or make
your comment at www.whitehouse.gov/contact. Or on FB messenger. We hear
he’s almost ready to pardon her. Your timely advocacy could make the
difference.
Cariol Horne Whistleblowers’ Fund
This fund, created by the WNYPC, was created a to support police officers
who face reprisals from their department for choosing to strictly uphold
their oath to protect and serve the community. The fund is named for
Cariol Horne, former police officer, who faced reprisals when she saved
the life of a citizen who was being subjected to excessive force on her
duty. She was fired just prior to earning her 20-year pension.
The goal of the fund is to encourage good police officers to follow their
moral conscience if and when it conflicts with the infamous blue wall of
silence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_wall_of_silence). So far $565 has been
raised in one day. Please go to
https://www.gofundme.com/cariol-horne-whistleblower-fund to contribute.
Many Thanks!!
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RESIST MILITARISM! TASK FORCE
Here are the addresses for 3 different petitions to free Leonard Peltier.
If this doesn't conflict with any of your principles, could you select the
one you would like to sign. Please send to as many people as you can.
Thank You,
Russel
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PETITION
http://act.amnestyusa.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1839&ea.campaign.id=27118<http://act.amnestyusa.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1839&ea.campaign.id=27118>
CHANGE.ORG <http://change.org/>https://www.change.org/p/free-leonard-peltier-contact-the-president-to-grant-leonard-peltier-clemency<https://www.change.org/p/free-leonard-peltier-contact-the-president-to-grant-leonard-peltier-clemency>
FREEPELTIERNOW.ORG <http://freepeltiernow.org/>http://www.freepeltiernow.org<http://www.freepeltiernow.org/>
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Northern Access Pipeline
Tell Gov. Cuomo! NO NORTHERN ACCESS 2016 PIPELINE
Click here to see what you can do:
https://niagarasierraclub.com/issues/northern-access-pipeline/
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Tell Congress Michael Flynn Cannot be Allowed to Serve Trump administration!
In the parade of bad appointments that is the new Trump administration,
phobic (xeno-, Islamo-) retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn stands out. He’s
one of the most egregious picks – and now he’s the most vulnerable. In
August, Flynn claimed that signs along the U.S.-Mexico border written in
Arabic were there for the express purpose of guiding terrorists into the
United States. This is absurd, and a man with these opinions should have
no voice on our national security.
Please, write to your members of Congress today and ask them to speak out
and oppose Flynn's appointment. - See more at:
http://org.salsalabs.com/o/161/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=20789#sthash.BMD1N2II.dpuf
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Standing Rock Water Protection
Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors! Meeting. Part of
Nekanesakt; Friends of the Indigenous People, a coalition.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo.
Alternate weeks (i.e., January 24) the group focuses on No Pipelines (re
NAPL, Enbridge).
It’s not over ‘til it’s over. People are still at the camp.
From “Honor The Earth:”
‘The resistance camps at Standing Rock are more than just opposition to a
pipeline – they are the embodiment of a historic resurgence of Indigenous
Nations, and a blossoming, multi-racial, grassroots movement to protect
our Mother Earth. It is essential that we carry the energy from this
fight forward, to the many other places where fossil fuel infrastructure
projects threaten our lands and water.’
You can donate through the Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors
Group.
Warm winter clothes especially outer garments can be brought to Burning
Books, 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo.
Money can be donated on-line through Riverside-Salem UCC/DC
(http://riversidesalem.org/ . (Specify “Standing Rock.”) and/or make check
contributions for Standing Rock Water Protectors
(with “Standing Rock” on the memo line of your check)
Payable to:
Riverside-Salem UCC/DC (write “Standing Rock” on the memo line of your check)
3449 West River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
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Buffalo 25
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
No more calls to the U.S. Attorney’s office are wanted at this time.
Thank you.
Please send contributions for the Buffalo 25 and their families
Payable to Trinity Episcopal Church (with #Buffalo25 on the memo line of
your check)
Trinity Episcopal Church
371 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202.
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Other regularly scheduled efforts in the One Struggle, One Movement:
Fridays 6pm: Stop The Violence Coalition, United Way Bldg, Delaware and
Summer Sts.
Saturdays, Noon-1pm: Women In Black. Nonviolence vigil, Bidwell and Elmwood.
Sundays, 4pm Riverside-Salem UCC/DC progressive program and potluck. 3449
West River Road, Grand Island.
Mondays, 1-3pm, Talking Peace with the WNY Peace Center radio show on
91.3FM, WBNY; with Avery Edwards, Vicki Ross, and special guests. Go to
wnby.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors! Part of
Nekanesakt; Friends of the Indigenous People, a coalition.
Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo.
Alternate weeks (ie, Jan 10) the group focuses on No Pipelines (re NAPL,
Enbridge).
2nd and 4th Thurs of month: Resist Militarism! Anti-Weaponized-Drone Vigil
at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, 3:30-4:30pm. Call Russell, 570-5200
for carpooling.
1st and 3rd Thurs of month: Interfaith Peace Network meeting and
breakfast-luck, 8am-9:30am; NRC Bldg, 1272 Delaware Ave. Parking round
back.
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