WNY Peace Center

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The WNY Peace Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of peace through justice at home and abroad. The organization works to achieve its purpose through task-forces created to address particular issues and areas. For nearly four decades, the Peace Center has proudly established itself as a force for progressive social change in Western New York and beyond. The organization came into existence in 1967, formed in opposition to the Vietnam War as a chapter of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Clergy and Laity Concerned.

Mission: Peace through justice at home and abroad.

Black Love Resists In the Rust
06/02/2020
Black Love Resists In the Rust

Black Love Resists In the Rust

One of our organizers, Mari Smith, spoke with 7 Eyewitness News WKBW about what folks can do in this moment to advance racial justice: listen to Black voices.

White people:
“Make sure you are following the lead of our voices and what WE need to get done and not going ahead and doing what YOU feel needs to be done."

WNY Peace Center's cover photo
06/01/2020

WNY Peace Center's cover photo

06/01/2020

"This is why, Buffalo.
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If you don’t understand why people are protesting in Buffalo, maybe you should think about how:
-Buffalo is still one of the most segregated cities in the entire country
-More than 30 people have died in Erie County jails since 2005. That’s 1 person every 6 months before Covid
-In 2016, India Cummings died at ECMC of a pulmonary embolism with kidney failure, dehydration, and an untreated broke arm NYS Commission of Corrections called her treatment at the Erie County Holding Center “so grossly incompetent and inadequate as to shock the conscience."
-Buffalo police officer Cariol Horne lost her job and her pension after stopping a fellow officer from choking an unarmed black man in his own home. The officer she stopped later spent 4 months in jail for shooting 4 black teenagers with a BB gun
-in 2017, Pito Rivera was running away from officers, having already thrown away the weapon he was suspected of having, when he was shot in the back.
-In 2017, Wardel “Meech” Davis was in police custody when he stopped breathing. There were no body cams, there were not witnesses. There was no accountability.
-Just two weeks ago, a Buffalo police officer was filmed repeatedly punching a black man in the face during a traffic stop. He has a broken eye socket and shoulder blade
Our justice system is broken. Our neighbors are suffering. I’m sure there are other people who can/have said this better, but I’m tired.
This isn’t just about George Floyd
It’s about Cariol Horne
It’s about Wardel Davis
It’s about Pito Rivera
It’s about Jose Hernandez-Rossy
It’s about India Cummings
It’s about Quentin Suttles
No justice, no peace"

05/30/2020

The 5pm Sat 5/30 event at City Hall today is not organized by the WNY Peace Center, nor do we know the organizers. We have not seen any indication that it's organized or endorsed by any local groups. We are organizing another Speakout on Ethical Peace Officers, details to be publicized on Monday. We work with determination to end racism, injustice, domination, and violence. #BlackLivesMatter #SayTheirNames #EnoughisEnough #Unite

05/30/2020
West Side Community Services

Just in case this is helpful, ..... voila!

Today!
Free WiFi from WiFi Warriors and Harp Data
In our parking lot @ 161 Vermont off Fargo
11am - 3pm
** PPE will be distributed again next Saturday 6/6.

futtigue on Twitter
05/29/2020
futtigue on Twitter

futtigue on Twitter

“@VetsAboutFace @Mephtrix @NationalGuardMN Remember Ohio. Just go home.”

Beginning in ~30 minutes!In conversation with #cityclub CEO Dan Moulthrop, Crystal Massey of American Immigration Counci...
05/29/2020
The City Club of Cleveland

Beginning in ~30 minutes!

In conversation with #cityclub CEO Dan Moulthrop, Crystal Massey of American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association's Immigration Justice Campaign will join virtually to discuss Border Patrol & how COVID-19 impacts asylum seekers.

Watch live on http://cityclub.org or listen on 90.3 WCPN ideastream
Questions? Tweet us @TheCityClub or text them to 330-541-5794

The City Club serves Cleveland with programs that convene leaders, engage citizens, and provide all of our communities with a free speech forum where they can engage with the issues that shape our future.

The Blue Plague and Black Death | Black Agenda Report
05/29/2020
The Blue Plague and Black Death | Black Agenda Report

The Blue Plague and Black Death | Black Agenda Report

George Floyd’s death by Blue Plague in Minneapolis was widely condemned by the same parties that have encouraged and funded the spread of the fatal contagion. “The Blue Plague is a serial killer that dates back to the slave patrols of the pre-Civil War South.”

05/28/2020
TYT Sports

TYT Sports

Police ATTACK George Floyd Protesters, But ENABLE Racist Protesters

Israel settlers dump sewage on Palestinian school in Qalqiliya
05/27/2020
Israel settlers dump sewage on Palestinian school in Qalqiliya

Israel settlers dump sewage on Palestinian school in Qalqiliya

Israeli settlers dumped their sewage on a Palestinian school in the northern occupied West Bank district of Qalqilia yesterday. The Azzun Beit Amin School playground was flooded with sewage for the...

05/27/2020
Hass on Twitter

Hass on Twitter

“55 Years ago, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, or known as Malcom X. Gave a speech, about Police brutality in America, or the so called “Justice system”. Till this day, the same exact events, Malcom x, spoke about, still occurring. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #GeorgeFloyd https://t.co/Ik164SL1k9”

Ava DuVernay on Twitter
05/27/2020
Ava DuVernay on Twitter

Ava DuVernay on Twitter

“You deserved your breath, your dignity, your life. Not to die in the street, murdered by a white cop’s knee on your neck. You deserve our tears, our prayers, our rage, our action. We must act - for you - and for all of those were no cameras are present. We must. #GeorgeFloyd”

Robert Reich
05/27/2020

Robert Reich

This isn’t leadership. It’s criminal negligence.

[Cartoon via Matt Wuerker]

Permaculture Pirates
05/25/2020

Permaculture Pirates

We had some trouble with our FB livestream, but you can still check out the recorded special WNYPC session of Draw and T...
05/23/2020
Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

We had some trouble with our FB livestream, but you can still check out the recorded special WNYPC session of Draw and Talk with Valentino Dixon on Zoom! (Just click the attached link below to access.)

Today's discussion featured local social workers. We hope you will participate from home (at your leisure) and send us photos of your trees to share!

You can check out more of Valentino's lessons on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lJxXptLLWJGIvd0ABIaow and works on Instagram @valentinodixon and @valentino_drawingforjustice

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05/22/2020
Keith McHenry at Univ of WA - Dec. 6, 2013

Keith McHenry at Univ of WA - Dec. 6, 2013

Keith McHenry at Univ of WA - Dec. 6, 2013 talks about the history of Food Not Bombs! This event was hosted by the UW Student Food Cooperative. For more info...

BREAKING: We stopped a fracked gas pipeline in NY!
05/22/2020
BREAKING: We stopped a fracked gas pipeline in NY!

BREAKING: We stopped a fracked gas pipeline in NY!

Join us in thanking Gov. Cuomo for stopping the dangerous Williams Pipeline and help build the movement to stop dirty fossil fuel projects in New York and across the country!

Robert Reich on Twitter
05/21/2020
Robert Reich on Twitter

Robert Reich on Twitter

“Unfettered capitalism is Jeff Bezos growing his net worth by $35,000,000 every day for the last three months, and still refusing to provide paid sick leave for all of his employees.”

What do you think about this violent arrest? Do you agree that there are clear discrepancies in the treatment of white a...
05/20/2020
'Unacceptable': VOICE Buffalo responds to violent arrest video

What do you think about this violent arrest?
Do you agree that there are clear discrepancies in the treatment of white and black suspects?
What can we the public do to demand ethical policing in Buffalo?

A group of local clergy and community leaders wants Buffalo Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood to suspend two police officers shown on a ...

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1272 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY
14209

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The WNY Peace Center works for peace and justice at home and abroad. We bring these words to life through the actions of taskforces. These taskforces are initiated by our membership, and approved by the Coordinating Board of Directors. Taskforces include: Economic Justice; Education & Human Rights; Environmental Justice; Gender Justice; Immigrant &; Refugee Justice (IRJ); Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC); Prisoners' Rights; Resist Militarism!; Racial Justice Social media policy (please refer to these guidelines when posting/commenting on the WNY Peace Center FB page): "Avoid hostile or harassing communications in any posts on the Western New York Peace Center page. Harassment is any offensive conduct based on a person's race, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, color, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, religion or any other status protected by law. Hostile, rude, overly frequent, and/or harassing posts can result in a person's being blocked from the WNY Peace Center page. We want to keep the discussion productive and focused on the issue being raised. We hope the page and associated pages can be used for healthy and positive dialog on our many issues, topics and visions."

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Monday 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday 12:00 - 14:00

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WNYPC Thanksgiving 2017
WNYPC Thanksgiving 2017

We are thankful for YOU - We're all in this together!! One Spirit - One Struggle!!

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WNYPC 50th < 2 days to go
WNYPC 50th < 2 days to go

Get your ticket reservations by Midnight tomorrow for the historic WNYPC 50th Dinner - Amy Goodman! Go to http://wnypeace.org/wp/

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH The greatest country in the world. A global power like no other. Who built this country ? The Europeans who raped and massacred the Native American people and took their land ? The wealthy white men who drafted a declaration ? No. The real work has been done by those who were not considered Americans. Not people but chattel. Black men and women forced to work. Overworked. Beaten. Raped. Now, leaders will say everyone is free. There is no slavery. Is systemic inequality not modern slavery? Does economic injustice not create an insurmountable divide ? We are told this country is a Democracy. This seems further and further from the truth. I see voter suppression. I see unequal representation. I see the rise of a dictator. It is said that talk is cheap. But some words cause more hurt than any one blow. When those in power normalize racism and degradation, the populations follow their lead. Words become actions. What happens when a despot tries to instill his bigotry and immorality ? What happens when the people decide that enough is enough ? Revolution. Not for the first time, we are at a fork in the road. Will we allow the oppressors to continue to suppress our anger and rights for all ? Will they keep their power ? Or will we rise against the regime of hatred. Will we fight for basic rights for our neighbors, our fellow human beings ? Today is too dangerous. We have those in power who will only move us backward. We have a President who does not unite us as a people. Instead, he actively divides. He normalizes and encourages hatred, racism, and white supremacy. When will this end ? How many have to die before anything changes ? No longer can we wait. Now is the time to revolt. Enough is enough.
Will there be a march to protest Mr. Floyd's murder?
For those that missed the talk on Climate Change - here is a recording of that program:
Friends, I'm posting to let you know about an exciting, uplifting event coming up for #earthweek2020, a live virtual panel discussion and screening of Free Fred Brown! on Thursday April 23rd at 6:30 pm. Join us on Facebook Live to join the conversation and watch a performance of this play about community, sustainability and resilience from the comfort and safety of your own home. Please check out the event below and SHARE! https://www.facebook.com/events/1006237789771241/
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Hi everyone! I just want to let you all know we’re having our monthly Take Action Night TOMORROW! You can RSVP here: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/ealOiTaBfkGczTniEnmH0w2?emci=18869930-081d-ea11-a601-2818784d6d68&emdi=3fefdf78-5f22-ea11-a601-2818784d6d68&ceid=14468477
Do you know a young writer or climate activist? If so, encourage them to join us for this series of FREE workshops that will use creative writing as a lens to think about climate change, global water systems and environmental justice! Share widely! https://www.justbuffalo.org/writing-center-and-youth-writing-workshops/
Short video from VOICE Buffalo's Kartika Carr about this Sunday's Voter and Collective Action workshop at Unity of Buffalo starting at Noon! Learn how to participate, educate and activate!
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