WNYPC Honoring Dr. King

Written by Assistant on January 14, 2022. Posted in Economic Justice, Human Rights & Peace Education, Racial Justice, Recent Activities, Resist Militarism!, Talking Peace News

“[…] beyond this holiday and this week the effort is ongoing.

‘Speak up. Speak out. We have a voice in this society,’ said Deidra EmEl, the new Executive Director at the WNY Peace Center which started in 1967 because of a direct call from Dr. King.

‘And we’ve been at it for 54 years.’

Advocating for voting rights, protesting wars and fighting against violence. She says you can help them by educating yourself and coming together.

‘To see what group, established organizations, you can be a part of because there is power in numbers.’

Whether you’re advocating, taking to the streets of buffalo, or continuing the conversation.

‘We have to have a mindset of love and being equitable in everything that we do,’ said Emel.

[…] Community leaders urge you to make change in your community and commemorate this holiday.”