Today, we honor Mary Burnett Talbert, Human and Civil Rights Leader for #WomensHistoryMonth.
An internationally respected human and civil rights leader, Mary Burnett Talbert was a suffragist, preservationist, and educator. She was a charter member of the Buffalo Phyllis Wheatley Club and later was elected president of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. She served on the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and headed its 1922 Anti-lynching campaign.
A monument will soon stand at Old County Hall in her honor.
Learn more about Mary Burnett Talbert and the Trailblazing Women of Western New York Monument Project: https://youtu.be/fjMhudEFCvg
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Today, we honor Louise Blanchard Bethune, FAIA
Architect and Pay Equity Advocate for #WomensHistoryMonth.
Bethune was the first professional woman architect in the United States. She was a national leader in the architectural profession during the Gilded Age. A staunch advocate for equal pay for equal work, Bethune advocated for co-education and state licensure for the architectural profession. She elevated the design of schools before standards were developed.
A monument in her honor now stands at Old County Hall.
Learn more about Louise Blanchard Bethune and the Trailblazing Women of Western New York Monument Project: https://youtu.be/TVzS0MU2fsI
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Erie County Commission on the Status of Women Unveils Designs for the Trailblazing Women Monument Project Trailblazing Women of Western New York Erie County, NY
Thursday, October 27, @ 5 PM: Join us at The Buffalo History Museum for a roundtable discussion on diversity, equity, & inclusion.
Hear from community members engaged in DEI initiatives. Discuss challenges & successes in creating impactful change. Participants will share experiences & how efforts have impacted our community. See video for more!
RSVP to Karen King: [email protected]
UB students shared findings from an internship sponsored by the UB Department of Global Gender & Sexuality Studies and the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women.
The event was held at the Buffalo History Museum and hosted by Dr. Karen King, Executive Director, Erie County Commission on the Status of Women; Dr. Gwynn Thomas, Department Chair, UB Global Gender & Sexuality Studies; and instructor Katie Kicinski, UB PhD candidate.
The interns presented briefs on their interviews with local childcare advocates, providers, and government officials about the status of childcare in Erie County.
More resources at: erie.gov/csw
It's Women's History Month—we're all Trailblazers!
With 98% of public statues in Buffalo dedicated to men, it's time for a change. See why female representation matters to these young trailblazers—and learn more about the Trailblazing Women of Western New York Monument Project at: trailblazingwomenwny.org
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Erie County Landlord Tenant Hub Court
Facing eviction can be stressful, and navigating the process without an attorney can be difficult — but you don't have to do it alone!
If you are a tenant facing eviction in the new, virtual Erie County Hub Court, see if you qualify for FREE legal services by calling: 844-230-7376
Virtual Learning Support Centers Open Across Erie County
Many parents are struggling to continue working while their children stay at home learning virtually. That's why the #LiveWellErie Childcare Task Force created Virtual Learning Centers—safe, supervised places where children can attend school online while parents work.
Learn more: erie.gov/VirtualLearning
We partner with several organizations across Western and Central New York for “First Amendment First Vote,” a civics program for high school girls designed to educate them on the rudiments of our democracy, and provide them with the some of the tools they need to become local leaders, elected officials, and agents of change in their communities.
Check out this video to learn more: youtu.be/FWdMDHMgRlc
Erie County District Attorney's Office Continues to Offer Services to Domestic Violence Survivors
Tina Pilkey, Director of Victim Witness Services at the Erie County District Attorney's Office gives an important update on services available to survivors of domestic violence. Watch to learn more.
Erie County District Attorney's Office continues to offer services to domestic violence survivors
The Erie County District Attorney's Office continues to provide support to domestic violence survivors. Tina Pilkey, Director of Victim Witness Services, provides a short and important update.
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