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THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S WEEKLY UPDATES
October 29 to November 4, 2014
A Compilation of News and Upcoming Events of Interest to the Local Progressive Community
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Peacemakers,
Please send all notices you want publicized to: [email protected]
Send them in by Tuesday, November 4th to ensure their inclusion in the November 5 th to 11th Weekly Updates.
Also, please mention whether or not you want some rolling notices such as articles or videos taken down (for reasons of timeliness or other)
and new ones put in their place, in order to save on space and keep the Updates fresh.
In case the entire Updates are not readable through your email account, a basic PDF text file of this week's news and announcements is
attached for download.
Your comments and suggestions to make the Updates more useful are VERY much appreciated. Thank you!
- Jeff O'Connell
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SAVE THE DATE!!! THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S 47TH ANNUAL DINNER FEATURING DR. ANTHONY J.
NOCELLA
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Our honored keynote speaker is Dr. Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D., who will give a presentation entitled “Peace Without Incarceration: Save
The Kids.” The topic will address how the school and criminal industrial complexes construct and depend upon the School-To-Prison
pipeline, which entraps generations of youth into cycles of violence, poverty, and permanent legal disenfranchisement in American society.
Dr. Nocella is co-founder and co-director of Save The Kids, a national grass-roots organization that is creating alternatives to youth
incarceration. He transformed the Alternative To Violence program into HIP (“Help Increase the Peace”) by adding exercises relating to
racism, power differentials, and other social phenomena.
He is an innovator in the fields of education and justice, peace and conflict studies, and co-founder of Eco-Ability, Disability Pedagogy,
and Critical Animal Studies programs.
The dinner will also be an opportunity to meet the Peace Center’s new Executive Director, Rev. Justo González II, MDiv, MSSA, MAPM.
Justo’s wealth of experience in social work, pastoral ministry, nonprofits' administration and organizing is sure to benefit both the Peace
Center, and the community.
The above inspiration and vision, entertainment by Saxman Slim and young poets, the community networking, and the chance to support
the Peace Center make this an occasion not to be missed!
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a Social Hour, Tabling from various Erie County activist organizations, Vendors, and a Silent Auction.
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Nocella's speech will begin at 7:30 p.m.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! :-)
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Facebook Event Page for the Dinner (please join the event and spread the word!):
https://www.facebook.com/events/886656164678077/
PLEASE HELP FUND ANTHONY NOCELLA'S TRIP TO BUFFALO BY CONTRIBUTING VIA GOFUNDME AT:
http://www.gofundme.com/eooy6k
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RESERVATION PRICES FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER:
Individual Dinner Tickets (Regular): $60
Individual Dinner Tickets (Low-Income): $35
Dinner Table Reservations For Eight: $450.
Specify for each individual dinee if you prefer a Chicken or Vegetarian Dinner. For those with special dietary needs (Vegan, Kosher, Halal,
other), please order early!
If you are unable to attend, but wish to sponsor individuals who may not normally be able to go, you may donate ticket costs for them,
too! :-)
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RESERVATION PRICES FOR VENDORS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Individual Tables for Vendors and Organizations: $30
Purchase Ads in our Program Dinner Book:
Full Page (8”x 10”): $300
Half Page (8” x 5”): $175
Quarter Page (3.75” x 5”): $100
Back Cover (8” x 10”): $475
Inside Cover (8” x 10”): $450
Business Card: $60
Ad Art Specifications: electronic files in JPG or TIFF format, minimum 300 dpi. You may send them as attachments to
[email protected]
You may also mail them as a disk, or send camera-ready art (no staples) to WNY Peace Center, 1272 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14209.
THE DEADLINE FOR AD COPY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014.
Donations of Raffle Baskets and items for the Silent Auction will also be accepted.
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TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS:
1. Call (716) 332-3904 to place an order (leave a voice mail message if no response)
2. Email us at [email protected] to receive PDFs of reservation forms that you may print and mail to us with the correct
payment method included (Cash or Check).
If paying by Check, write “2014 Annual Dinner” in the memo line and make payable to:
WNY Peace Center
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
3. Make online reservations directly through PayPal by going to our current operating website: http://www.wnypeace.org/
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DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4!!!! MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS,
POLLING PLACE, AND THE CANDIDATES!!!
http://www.elections.erie.gov/
http://www.elections.ny.gov/
http://lwvbn.org/
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS' GUIDE FOR ERIE COUNTY IS HERE:
http://lwvbn.org/voterguide/index.html
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I. WNY Peace Center Special Announcements, Board Meetings, Websites, Videos, Etc.
II. Notable Events This Week
III. Keep The Date Open
IV. Task Force News & Events
V. Allied Organizations News & Events
VI. Other Items Of Note
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I. WNY PEACE CENTER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD MEETINGS, WEBSITES, VIDEOS, ETC.
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The next WNY Peace Center Coordinating Board Meeting will be held next month on Monday, November 10, starting at 7 p.m., at the
Network of Religious Communities (1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209). All are welcome!
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CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE!!!
On the International Day Of Non-Violence ( http://www.un.org/en/events/nonviolenceday/), Michael Zak, a board member of
the WNY Peace Center, took part in a panel discussion moderated by the Association For India's Development (AID) – Buffalo Chapter at
the University at Buffalo Law School on October 2, 2014. The topic was “Martin Luther King and Gandhi: Are They Still Relevant?”
The other panel members were Barry Gan, a professor of philosophy at St. Bonaventure University; Juhi Roy, a member of the Graduate
Student Employee Union in UB; and Durgham Alyasiri, a senior biology and health and human services major and president of the
Organization of Arab Students.
“UB Panel Applies Teachings Of Ghandi And King To Today” (UB Spectrum, Aylin Erdogan: October , 2014)
http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/850406/UB-panel-applies-teachings-of-Ghandi-and
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/310091859175190/
Photos From AID-Buffalo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AID_BUFFALO/media
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WNY PEACE CENTER WEBSITES (Check For Updates!):
Main Website: http://wnypeace.org/new/
Blog: http://wnypeacecenter.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternNewYorkPeaceCenter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WNYPeaceCenter/
Vimeo Channel: http://vimeo.com/user22770463/
YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/kzlf2ac/
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II. NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEK (Listed in order of date):
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1. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 TO SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
“ 'End Days' by Deborah Zoe Laufer”
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
8:00 p.m.
Subversive Theatre Collective
Manny Fried Playhouse
Great Arrow Building (3rd Floor)
255 Great Arrow Avenue
Buffalo, NY
In END DAYS, Laufer offers a wry twist on the Second Coming as Jesus Christ and Stephen Hawking vie for the hearts and minds of an
anything-but-ordinary middle American family still reeling from 9/11. It’s a sharp, inventive, sweetly-understated comedy with a serious
message about blind faith, love, and family in Twenty-First Century America.
Tickets:
$25/General Admission
$20/Students, Seniors, and Subversive Theatre members.
All Thursday shows are Pay-What-You-Can.
For more information, call (716) 408-0499 or visit our website – where tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.subversivetheatre.org/buy_tickets2
Main Event Page: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/productions/end_days/teaser.htm
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/379512752200899/
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2. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
“Drones In Our Community? Why We Must Say NO!”
7:00 p.m.
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY
This event is FREE (donations accepted!).
Mark Colville, 53, is a member of the Amistad Catholic Worker house of hospitality in New Haven, Connecticut
(http://amistadcw.wordpress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amistad-Catholic-Worker/365899662020), where he lives with his
wife, Luz Catarineau, four children and a community of friends.
Mark is a longtime nonviolent activist and organizer who has collaborated with the Upstate Coalition To Ground The Drones & End The
Wars for several years. He is currently awaiting sentencing for an act of civil resistance in which he attempted to deliver flowers and a
People's Order Of Protection For The People Of Afghanistan to Earl A. Evans, the commander of the 174 th Attack Wing at Hancock Air
Force Base in DeWitt, NY.
Presented by the Resist Militarism! Task Force of the Western New York Peace Center.
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3. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
“Climate and Clean Energy Writers Group”
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Buffalo
Alliance Room (2nd Floor)
695 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
As part of a public education and outreach project of the Sierra Club Niagara Group Energy Committee, we have set up a Climate and
Clean Energy Writers Group to encourage a stronger voice for local advocates in the regional dialogue on climate change and renewable
energy. We meet monthly to hear a short presentation on a relevant topic, discuss energy related news, letters and articles, and encourage
each other to write for publication on topics of interest.
There is no process required. If you would like us to help you with fact checking or editing, or any form of encouragement, please contact
[email protected].
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III. KEEP THE DATE OPEN (Events are listed in order of date):
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1. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Comics, Creativity, & Leftist Critique: A Book Signing With The Author Of (H)alfrocentric”
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Join us at Burning Books for a talk and book signing with Juliana Smith, the author of (H)afrocentric, a comic book that combines
literature, politics, and science fiction.
Event Page at Burning Books Website: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/hafrocentric?instance_id=346/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706905072867320/
An introduction to the comic book, and biographical information on Juliana Smith (writer), Ronald Nelson (illustrator), and Mike Hampton
(colorist/letterer): http://hafrocentric.com/about/
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2. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Ban Fracking Community Meeting: Buffalo”
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Crane Branch Library
633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
With fracking posed to happen in New York State if we don't stop it - now is the time to act. WNY Drilling Defense are community
members united to prevent fracking through education, action, and policy. We are a group of water defenders, gas and oil resisters,
environmental justice activists-- and a front against fracking! Join the next open community meeting and help ensure that New York stays
frack-free!
To find out more or get involved, contact Rita at [email protected].
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/518147738288372/
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3. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
"Thomas Merton Center Honors Jeremy Scahill"
6:00 p.m.
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 W. Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
For more information, visit: http://thomasmertoncenter.org/scahill/
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4. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“Covering Up The Iran Contra Affair”
7:00 p.m.
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
A tangled tale of politics, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations and the ultimate plan to suspend the constitution of
the United States. Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Event Page: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/covering-up-the-iran-contra-affair?instance_id=357
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11-19-2014LPDOC1.jpg
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IV. WNY PEACE CENTER TASK FORCE NEWS AND EVENTS
Anti-Fracking (AF)
Community Economic Empowerment (CE)
Global Economic Justice (GEJ)
Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
Middle East (ME)
Peaceful Conflict Resolution (PCR)
Prisoners' Rights (PR)
Renewable Energy (RE)
Resist Militarism (RM)
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ANTI-FRACKING (AF)
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COVERAGE OF THE GLOBAL FRACKDOWN IN BUFFALO ON OCTOBER 18, 2014, FEATURING ZEPHYR TEACHOUT!
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/778292/activists-rally-at-global-frackdown-in-buffalo/
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PHOTOS FROM THE ANTI-FRACKING RALLY IN FRONT OF THE GUBERNATORIAL DEBATES IN BUFFALO ON OCTOBER
22, 2014!!!
http://tinyurl.com/ljktga7
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“Ban Fracking Community Meeting: Buffalo”
Thursday, November 6
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Crane Branch Library
633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/518147738288372/
“Ban Fracking Community Meeting: Amherst”
Thursday, December 18
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Williamsville Public Library
5571 Main Street
Williamsville, New York 14221
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/358948600948278/?unit_ref=related_events
Fracking is a natural gas drilling technique that goes miles underground to break up shale rock using water, sand, and toxic chemicals. In
Pennsylvania residents living in areas with fracking have reported flammable tap water, unexplained health problems, increased municipal
costs, degradation of air quality, huge increases in truck traffic, and the list goes on. New Yorkers must not sacrifice our state to the gas &
oil industry for corporate profits!
With fracking posed to happen in New York State if we don't stop it - now is the time to act. WNY Drilling Defense are community
members united to prevent fracking through education, action, and policy. We are a group of water defenders, gas and oil resisters,
environmental justice activists – and a front against fracking! Join the next open community meeting and help ensure that New York stays
frack-free!
To find out more or get involved, contact Rita at [email protected].
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"Petition To Ban Fracking In Amherst, NY"
It is time for Amherst, NY to protect our health and safety by passing a ban on fracking and its toxic waste.
Fracking for oil and natural gas has led to drinking water contamination, public health problems and dangerous explosions in states across
the country. The toxic waste it produces is often radioactive, and it contains an array of cancer-causing chemicals. Yet due to oversight, it's
mishandled at municipal treatment plants and has even been spread on local roadways as an ice-melting agent. There is no safe way to treat
this toxic waste — which is why we need to keep it from being disposed of here in Amherst.
Now is the time to tell the Amherst Town Board to protect us from fracking!
Please sign the petition below. We'll deliver your signature and additional message directly to your elected officials.
http://tinyurl.com/kghqsxv/
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Facebook Page For WNY Drilling Defense / Anti-Fracking Task Force:
https://www.facebook.com/WNYDrillingDefense/
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (CE)
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“The Responsible Banking Ordinance”
Make banks invest in our communities! Support the Responsible Banking Ordinance!
Responsible Banking has brought BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to communities around the country. Buffalo currently has its money invested
in 3 major banks, one of which has no branches and doesn't give out any loans in the City of Buffalo. Why are we investing our money in a
bank that gives nothing back to our community?
What does a Responsible Banking Ordinance (or RBO) do?
* Forces banks to make 2 YEAR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT plans to show how they will invest in our communities and make all of
Buffalo a better place.
* Review all lending and Banking practices in the area to show people what they are doing for community, and how they could do it better.
* Gives the Community a voice when it comes to banking so we can hold banks accountable for Racial Discrimination and Financial
Abuse
* Use the people's money to PUSH banks to start getting our money's worth for our City Deposits by telling banks we don't invest in them
unless they INVEST IN US.
GET INVOLVED IN SUPPORT THE RESPONSIBLE BANKING ACT FOR THE CITY OF BUFFALO!
For more information, contact John Washington (Community Economic Empowerment Task Force co-ordinator for the WNY Peace
Center, and Community Organizer for PUSH-Buffalo) at:
Phone: (716) 884-0356 (ext. 111)
Email: [email protected]
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“Workers Rights / Jobs + Training Drop-In Sessions @ PUSH Buffalo”
Need a job? Training? Know your rights at work?
For those looking at improving their work/employment opportunities, we've teamed up with BETC for a series of bi-monthly,
neighborhood employment drop in sessions at 271 Grant St, and 460 Massachusetts Ave. We also believe in promoting workplace equity
and we will have a lawyer on hand to answer any employment related questions you might have.
Attend our drop-in hours held twice each month at the following locations and times:
JOBS + TRAINING
First Thursday Of The Month
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
PUSH Buffalo Main Office
271 Grant Street
Buffalo, NY
JOBS + TRAINING + WORKERS RIGHTS
Third Thursday Of The Month
3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
PUSH Buffalo Satellite Office
460 Massachusetts Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Sponsored by PUSH Buffalo, the Buffalo Employment & Training Center (BETC), and the WNY Worker Center.
Contact us for more information:
Phone: (716) 884-0356 (ext. 111)
Website: http://pushbuffalo.org/
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WNY Peace Center Community Economic Empowerment Task Force
John Washington
Phone: (716) 860-2848
Email: [email protected]
PUSH Buffalo Phone: (716) 884-0356 (ext. 111)
PUSH Buffalo Email: [email protected]
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GLOBAL ECONOMIC JUSTICE (GEJ)
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The “Grade-In” protest led on Friday, October 24, 2014 at Lafayette Square by the newly formed group Buffalo Adjuncts, who are fighting
for fair pay and treatment from the higher education facilities in the area that they work for (University At Buffalo, Buffalo State College,
Canisius College, D'Youville College, etc.)
“BAM Pushes For Better Treatment And Higher Salaries” (UB Spectrum, Samaya Abdus-Salaam: October 26, 2014)
http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/852539/UB-Adjunct-professors-stage-rally-downto
“Adjunct Professors Protest Unfair Treatment By Colleges”
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/780069/adjunct-professors-protest-unfair-treatment-by-colleges/
BUFFALO ADJUNCT MOVEMENT (BAM!)
Buffalo Adjunct Movement (BAM), a coalition of adjunct professors and graduate students working in various colleges in Western New
York (including the Univeristy At Buffalo, Canisius College, Buffalo State College, D'Youville College, and many more) advocating for
fair pay and working conditions for all teachers in higher education, regardless of status.
For more info about BAM!:
Phone: (716) 725-2193
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004142538281&fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuffaloAdjuncts
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“Buffalo Adjunct Movement (BAM!) Grade-In For Action: Articles & Photos”
On Friday, October 24 at 3 p.m., members of Buffalo Adjuncts gathered together in Lafayette Square in downtown Buffalo, NY to speak
out and protest against unfair working conditions being fostered upon adjunct professors and graduate student teaching assistants by
institutions of higher learning in the WNY area.
ARTICLE: “UB Adjunct Professors Stage Rally Downtown; BAM! Pushes For Better Treatment & Higher Salaries” (UB Spectrum;
October 26, 2014”
http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/852539/UB-Adjunct-professors-stage-rally-downto
ARTICLE: “Adjunct Professors Protest Unfair Treatment By Colleges” (YNN Buffalo: October 25, 2014)
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/780069/adjunct-professors-protest-unfair-treatment-by-colleges/
ARTICLE: “Buffalo Adjuncts To Gather Friday For Fair Wages, Benefits” (Canisius Griffin: October 25, 2014)
http://canisiusgriffin.com/?p=9833
Photos From BAM!'s Twitter Account:
https://twitter.com/BuffaloAdjuncts/media
http://tinyurl.com/q7js79q
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/839875526057954/
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LATIN AMERICAN SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE (LASC)
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
“LASC Coffeehouse: 'Understanding Honduras And Venezuela' ”
7 to 9 p.m.
Canisius College
Science Hall
2001 Main Street
Buffalo NY 14208-1517
This program features Raul Burbano, the program director at Common Frontiers, a multi-sectional NGO that undertakes research and
political action with a focus on Latin America. He has travelled extensively through the region, most recently to Honduras and Venezuela,
where he met with various social movement leaders and communities in resistance.
A convenient parking lot is located on Main Street, near Delevan Avenue.
This event is sponsored by LASC and Canisius College (Campus Ministry, the Department of Latin American Studies, and the Department
of Modern Languages, Literature, and Cultures).
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 15
“LASC Holiday Party”
7:00 p.m.
El Buen Amigo
114 Elmwood Avneue
Buffalo, NY
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Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
Main Website: http://www.lascwny.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LASC-wny/143873822377380/
WNY Peace Center Page: http://wnypeace.org/program/lasc.php/
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MIDDLE EAST (ME)
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“Vitamin Channel”
The Vitamin Channel, started in Gaza, Palestine in 2012, is a health program (Arabic language, with subtitles in various languages) that
cares about spreading awareness and diseminating pure information regarding health issues and life extension, and serving people by
presenting health and medical consultations. In addition, the program, which has weekly installments on YouTube, provides the latest
news about health conferences and world health centers.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/1Vitaminchannel
Keep in touch with us on Facebook and Twitter!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vitaminchannel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vitaminchannel
For information about how you can financially support our program, please contact us at:
Phone: +972 59-736-6888
Email: [email protected]
Sample Video: “Healthy Feeding, Good School Day”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6N6WfMwu-0&list=UUx_VVGZ2i6WnxdphXN4jpOw
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"Compassionate Vigil For Peace In Israel & Palestine"
Every Sunday
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY
An otherwise unaffiliated group of WNY Muslims, Jews, Christians and supporting friends will be holding a Compassionate Vigil for
Peace in Israel and Palestine every Sunday from 2:00-3:00 PM at Bidwell and Elmwood.
Our intention is to avoid any traces of bias or blame and to bear witness to empathy, compassion and love. We believe that in spite of all
the arguments, diplomacy and military efforts, there cannot ever be a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine until we can all sit at the
same table together, look into each other's eyes and see ourselves in whoever the "other" might be for us.
With that spirit in mind, and with the sad presumption that it will likely still be a long time until a just and lasting peace is realized, we plan
to continue these vigils for some time. We will fly four flags: an apolitical peace flag, a Palestinian Flag, an Israeli flag and a Multi-Faith
COEXIST flag.
Signs are welcome, but only those that speak clearly for solidarity and peace between Israel and Palestine without a trace of bias or blame.
Samples of signs that will be welcomed:
Peace for the People of Israel and Palestine
Peace for the People of Palestine and Israel
Peace for the Lands of Palestine and Israel
Peace for the Lands of Israel and Palestine
Peace For All War for None
We Shall Never Be Enemies
For more information, contact:
Jim Whitlock: [email protected]
Faizan Haq: [email protected]
Cynthia Lehman: [email protected]
Rabbi Drorah Setel: [email protected]
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1459090427692759/
Photos and Documents from previous vigils: http://tinyurl.com/lbc4swu/
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PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (PCR)
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PRISONERS' RIGHTS (PR)
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"Weekly Vigil At Erie County Holding Center (ECHC)"
Every Wednesday
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
ECHC
40 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
In light of a recent spate of suspicious deaths at the Holding Center (specifically, Rosie Mendez, aged 26, and David C. Liddick, aged 41),
the Prisoner Support Vigil will resume on a weekly basis. We will stand in front of the Holding Center every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m.
until justice is done.
Our presence tells staff and community that there is still work to be done. It also tells inmates that we are trying to keep hope alive. All are
invited to join.
This vigil is being presented by the Erie County Prisoners' Rights and the WNY Peace Center.
ARTICLE: “Two Recent Deaths At Holding Center Trigger Protest” (Buffalo News: September 25, 2014)
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-courts/two-recent-deaths-at-holding-center-trigger-protest-20140924
Chuck Culhane, of the WNY Peace Center's Prisoners' Rights Task Force, is interviewed in the article.
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“Interview: ECHC Suicide”
Interview by Martin Guigino and Chuck Culhane (of the WNY Peace Center) of a woman who was just released after spending 50 days in
the Erie County Sheriff’s Holding Facility. The interview was done during a Weekly Vigil session on September 24, 2014.
The judge remanded her from court back to the facility for four more hours to complete her sentence. She talks about the recent suicide on
the women's floor. The holding facility is for short term holds primarily, except that juvenile women can be housed there long term, she
says (in a part of the interview that was lost).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_TJu3fMtg&feature=youtu.be
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"Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. Monthly Meeting"
Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. meets on the last Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pratt-Willert Community Center (422 Pratt
Street, Buffalo, NY 14204).
All monthly Prisoners Are People, Too, Inc. programs are sponsored by the Circle of Supporters for Reformed Offenders and Friends of
BaBa Eng.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 24.
For more information, contact:
Karima Amin
Phone: 716-834-8438
Email: [email protected]
George BaBa Eng
Email: [email protected]
Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. Main Website: http://www.prp2.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersArePeopleTooInc/
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Prisoners' Rights Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/program/Prison%20Action%20Committee.php/
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RENEWABLE ENERGY (AE)
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“Presentations At 'World On Your Plate' Event”
Charley Bowman and Jack Kanack gave back-to-back talks at the World On Your Plate event at Daemen College on Saturday, October
14th, 2014.
An expert on weather, Jack - aka "Dr Weather" - lectured about climate change.
Charley followed up with a lecture entitled "What We Have To Do (To Stop Climate Change).”
Last year, Jack won the top national award from NOAA's National Weather Service. He also co-authored the weather analysis for our
proposed solar farm on top of Lewiston Pump Storage facility in Lewiston NY and the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, which is now a
drone base. The Niagara and Lewiston areas receive the most sunshine in Western New York.
Jack Kanack can be reached at http://weathermedic.com/
PDFs of slides from both talks, as well as the 25 page weather analysis, are available here:
Jack Kanack: http://tinyurl.com/n47979v
Charley Bowman: http://tinyurl.com/mduy6vj
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Renewable Energy Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/new/projects.html
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RESIST MILITARISM (RM)
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
“Drones In Our Community? Why We Must Say NO!”
7:00 p.m.
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY
This event is FREE (donations accepted!).
Mark Colville, 53, is a member of the Amistad Catholic Worker house of hospitality in New Haven, Connecticut
(http://amistadcw.wordpress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amistad-Catholic-Worker/365899662020), where he lives with his
wife, Luz Catarineau, four children and a community of friends.
Mark is a longtime nonviolent activist and organizer who has collaborated with the Upstate Coalition To Ground The Drones & End The
Wars for several years. He is currently awaiting sentencing for an act of civil resistance in which he attempted to deliver flowers and a
People's Order Of Protection For The People Of Afghanistan to Earl A. Evans, the commander of the 174 th Attack Wing at Hancock Air
Force Base in DeWitt, NY.
His sentencing hearing is December 3, and he faces 2 years and 45 days.
The Niagara Falls Air Force Base began its new drone operation mission on April 1, 2014 (ironic date, huh?). Soon they will be
assassinating, maiming, and terrorizing innocent people around the world. The military claims they will be doing the same thing as their
counterparts at Hancock AFB.
We say...
No, they won't.
WE DON'T NEED ASSASSIN JOBS IN WESTERN NEW YORK YORK.
Presented by the Resist Militarism! Task Force of the Western New York Peace Center.
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“War Comes Home: The Excessive Militarization Of American Policing” (ACLU Report)
https://www.aclu.org/war-comes-home-excessive-militarization-american-policing/
PDF of the Main Report: https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/jus14-warcomeshome-report-web-rel1.pdf
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“Search Engine Of National Records Of Military Equipment Purchases By Domestic Law Enforcement”
Search by State and County: http://bridge.caspio.net/dp.asp?AppKey=36701000b255adcfe6ca4b13a8a4/
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"Anti-Drone Vigil At Niagara Air Force Base"
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., outside the main gate at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (2026
Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304). The next vigils will happen on November 6, and November 20.
Carpooling for the vigils begin at 2:30 p.m. as the University at Buffalo South Campus Park and Ride (Main Street, Buffalo, NY), and
leaves at 2:45 p.m. sharp. Signs and musical instruments are welcome.
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NO/KNOW DRONES NETWORK
The No/Know Drones Network is made up of Military Vets, Citizen Activists and Non-profit NGOs, all with a shared interest concerning
drone killing and spying and military actions in countries we are not at war with.
http://www.knowdrones.com/
https://twitter.com/KnowDrones/
http://nodronesnetwork.blogspot.com/
http://droneswatch.org/
http://www.veteransforpeace.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NoDronesNetwork/
https://www.facebook.com/KnowDronesUsa/
http://www.youtube.com/user/KnowDronesNow/
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THE UPSTATE COALITION TO GROUND THE DRONES AND THE END THE WARS
Hancock Air National Guard Base, home of the 174th Attack Wing, is a domestic hub for drone assassinations, support and operation,
particularly in Afghanistan. The Niagara Falls Air Base is also embarking on a mission to operate weaponized drones. The Hancock efforts
emerged following arrests at Creech Airforce Base in Nevada, and the Gandhian Wave of protest there has spearheaded national and
international movements against the use of drones for assassination in countries we are not at war with and wars of occupation.
The Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars, supported by local organizations such as the WNY Peace Center, works
nonviolently to stop the scourge of assassination and community terror perpetrated by weaponized drones. The Upstate Coalition to
Ground the Drones is in coalition with the global movement to end the drone assassinations and to stop US imperialism and militarization.
Official Website: http://upstatedroneaction.org/
Links To Anti-Drone Activist Sites and Drone Info Sites: http://upstatedroneaction.org/links.html/
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“Press Release: Mark Colville Found Guilty On All Counts”
“On September 19, Syracuse, NY Carrying flowers and three documents to Hancock drone base can result in severe consequences. Drone
resister, Mark Colville, of the Amistad Catholic Worker, in New Haven, Connecticut, was found guilty, after a two day trial and fifty
minutes of deliberation by a De Witt Town Court jury despite giving an eloquent testimony to the power of people to change the world by
respecting and helping one another in the face of powerful divisive forces that un-empower individuals and undermine our civil and human
rights…”
Read more at: http://upstatedroneaction.org/wordpress/2014/09/20/press-release-mark-colville-found-guilty-on-all-counts/
Contacts:
Mark Colville: (203) 415-5896
Ellen Grady (607) 279-8303
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Resist Militarism Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/program/ResistMilitarism.php/
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V. ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS NEWS AND EVENTS
Association For India's Development (AID)-Buffalo (AB)
Buffalo Adjunct Movement (BAM)
Buffalo Barn Raisers (BBR)
Burning Books (BB)
Citizen Action (CA)
Clean Air Coalition Of WNY (CACWNY)
Coalition For Economic Justice (CEJ)
Food Not Bombs (FNB)
Genesee Valley Citizens For Peace (GVCP)
Indigenous Women's Initiatives (IWI)
International Action Center Buffalo (IAC)
Network Of Religious Communities (NRC)
Partnership For The Public Good (PPG)
Peace Action NYS (PA)
Peace Education Fund (PEF)
Re-Energize Buffalo (REB)
Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (RS)
Sierra Club-Niagara (SC)
Subversive Theatre (ST)
Syracuse Peace Council (SPC)
Talking Leaves (TL)
VOICE-Buffalo (VB)
WNY Muslims (WNYM)
Women In Black (WIB)
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ASSOCIATION FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT (AID)-BUFFALO
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ARTICLE: “UB Panel Applies Teachings Of Ghandi And King To Today” (UB Spectrum, Aylin Erdogan: October 5, 2014)
http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/850406/UB-panel-applies-teachings-of-Ghandi-and
On the International Day Of Non-Violence ( http://www.un.org/en/events/nonviolenceday/), AID–Buffalo moderated a panel
discussion at the University at Buffalo Law School on October 2, 2014. The topic was “Martin Luther King and Gandhi: Are They Still
Relevant?”
The four panelists of the event were Barry Gan, a professor of philosophy at St. Bonaventure University; Juhi Roy, a member of the
Graduate Student Employee Union in UB; Michael Zak, a board member of the WNY Peace Center; and Durgham Alyasiri, a senior
biology and health and human services major and president of the Organization of Arab Students.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/310091859175190/
Photos From AID-Buffalo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AID_BUFFALO/media
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OUR MISSION:
Compassion wherever there is suffering.
Conviction that the compassion is strong enough to eliminate suffering.
Courage to make this conviction a reality.
This is AID.
DESCRIPTION:
Association for India's Development is a volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID supports
grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources
including land, water and energy, agriculture, health, women's empowerment and social justice. The AID Buffalo chapter was started by
professionals and students from Buffalo, NY.
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Main Website: https://sites.google.com/site/aidbuffalochapter/home
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Buffalo.AID
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AID_BUFFALO
AID Worldwide: http://www.aidindia.org/main/
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BUFFALO ADJUNCT MOVEMENT (BAM!)
Buffalo Adjunct Movement (BAM), a coalition of adjunct professors and graduate students working in various colleges in Western New
York (including the Univeristy At Buffalo, Canisius College, Buffalo State College, D'Youville College, and many more) advocating for
fair pay and working conditions for all teachers in higher education, regardless of status.
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“Buffalo Adjunct Movement (BAM!) Grade-In For Action: Articles & Photos”
On Friday, October 24 at 3 p.m., members of Buffalo Adjuncts gathered together in Lafayette Square in downtown Buffalo, NY to speak
out and protest against unfair working conditions being fostered upon adjunct professors and graduate student teaching assistants by
institutions of higher learning in the WNY area.
From the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/839875526057954/):
“No office space? Nowhere on campus to grade? No place to host office hours? On Friday, October 24th, BAM! is organizing a GRADEIN at the downtown library! We are aiming to get 100 adjuncts and allies to meet at Lafayette Square at 3p.m. and march to the library,
where we will grade our students' work in public in order to highlight issues adjuncts face such as lack of office space, job insecurity, low
pay, and much more. We encourage participants to be use their creativity, bring signs that express their grievances, and invite students. We
will invite the media so that all of Buffalo hears what we have to say! “
Coverage of the Event:
ARTICLE: “UB Adjunct Professors Stage Rally Downtown; BAM! Pushes For Better Treatment & Higher Salaries” (UB Spectrum;
October 26, 2014”
http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/852539/UB-Adjunct-professors-stage-rally-downto
ARTICLE: “Adjunct Professors Protest Unfair Treatment By Colleges” (YNN Buffalo: October 25, 2014)
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/780069/adjunct-professors-protest-unfair-treatment-by-colleges/
ARTICLE: “Buffalo Adjuncts To Gather Friday For Fair Wages, Benefits” (Canisius Griffin: October 25, 2014)
http://canisiusgriffin.com/?p=9833
Photos From BAM!'s Twitter Account:
https://twitter.com/BuffaloAdjuncts/media
http://tinyurl.com/q7js79q
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
“BAM! Planning Meeting”
4:00 p.m.
Casa Di Pizza (in the backroom)
447 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Calling all adjuncts! Join the movement!
What we want:
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Fair pay & benefits
Protection and job security
A voice at work
Inclusion, Equal treatment, & respect
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For more info about BAM!:
Phone: (716) 725-2193
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004142538281&fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BuffaloAdjuncts
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BUFFALO BARN RAISERS (BBR)
"People who do stuff."
MISSION:
Do stuff. Host stuff. Learn stuff. Teach Stuff. Most importantly, have fun.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Buffalo Barn Raisers are, in short, people who do stuff. By creating a monthly calendar of events, most of which are not advertised
elsewhere, we hope to bring people together, strengthen our community, and have fun.
DESCRIPTION:
All events listed are officially FREE, but some may come with a suggested donation to help the host cover the cost of materials provided.
Some of these events are a one time deal, and some will occur weekly -- make sure to read the description carefully. Each event has a host
who can be contacted directly if you would like to RSVP, need more information, or just want to send some love.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Buffalo Barn Raisers are dedicated to building a culture of cooperation, collectivity, and autonomy in Buffalo. We do this by creating
and distributing a monthly calendar of events. On this calendar, you will find information for events, workshops, skill shares, and work
holidays going on in your community!
Do you just want to get out of the house once in a while and do stuff? Maybe learn how to knit, juggle, speak Spanish, bake bread or fix
your plumbing? How 'bout sharing delicious potluck meals while building new and meaningful friendships with your community
members? And maybe, while you're at it, build the amazing solidarity and supportive energy that makes Buffalo great? Sweet. See you
there.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE (featuring July 2014 Calendar Of Events): http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloBarnRaisers/
BARN RAISER PHOTOS (2013 & Earlier): http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/2013-and-earlier/
SUBMIT AN EVENT: http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/event-form/
REQUEST AN EVENT: http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/request-an-event/
CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
Links To Other Community Calendars, Activities, & Organizations (Newspapers, Non-Profits, Workshops, Etc.):
http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/links/
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BURNING BOOKS (BB)
Upcoming Events listed in order of date.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Comics, Creativity, & Leftist Critique: A Book Signing With The Author Of (H)alfrocentric”
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join us at Burning Books for a talk and book signing with Juliana Smith, the author of (H)afrocentric, a comic book that combines
literature, politics, and science fiction.
Introducing the pressing issues of the day: displacement, police violence, and the housing crisis with humor, connecting the avid and casual
reader to local politics and popular culture, this talk is sure to be a lively one!
Event Page at Burning Books Website: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/hafrocentric?instance_id=346/
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1006-2014Halfrocentric.jpg/
An introduction to the comic book, and biographical information on Juliana Smith (writer), Ronald Nelson (illustrator), and Mike Hampton
(colorist/letterer): http://hafrocentric.com/about/
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“Covering Up The Iran Contra Affair”
7:00 p.m.
A tangled tale of politics, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations and the ultimate plan to suspend the constitution of
the United States. Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Event Page: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/covering-up-the-iran-contra-affair?instance_id=357
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11-19-2014LPDOC1.jpg
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“U.S. Out Of My Living Room – New York State Tour”
A decade after being under heavy federal surveillance for exercising free speech in support of the underground Earth Liberation Front,
Leslie James Pickering discovered that his associates are being questioned by the FBI, the US Post Office is copying his incoming mail, he
was put on a secret list for maximum security screening at airports and a federal grand jury subpoena was issued for records on him, his
family and his bookstore, Burning Books.
Leslie has launched an extensive legal and public campaign to resist this surveillance, which he believes is aimed to repress Burning Books
and the surge of activism and awareness that the bookstore generates, as well as harass and intimidate the radical environmental movement.
This multimedia presentation will open eyes to methods used by the federal government to repress activists and freedom struggles, and how
they can be resisted.
TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday October 29 - Hobart College, Geneva, NY
Facebook Event Page: http://tinyurl.com/ouh757g/
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"U.S. Out Of My Living Room - European Tour"
We're at the very beginning stages of booking dates throughout several non-Commonwealth European countries for a US Out Of My
Living Room European tour! We're gathering together a great group of local organizers and are looking for more to get on board. If you
know of anyone in Europe, please encourage them to get in touch with us about it.
Even if you don't know anyone in Europe, you can help spread the word by "sharing" and "liking" this Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/lesliejamespickeringeurope/
With your help we will be bringing word of Burning Books and our fight against federal surveillance and state repression across the
Atlantic!
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"Become A Friend Of Burning Books!"
If you'd like to help ensure that the kind of crucial, radical and empowering ideas that Burning Books has fostered remain alive and kicking,
please take a moment to sign up for Friends of Burning Books at: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/become-a-friend-of-burning-books/
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Phone: (716) 881-0791
Main Website: http://www.burningbooksbuffalo.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Books/263128823706195/
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CITIZEN ACTION (CA)
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Citizen Action WNY
49 Virginia Place
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 855-1522
Fax: (716) 855-1521
Main Website: http://citizenactionny.org/category/regions/western-new-york/
Brian Trzeciak (Community Organizer): [email protected]
Paul Perez (Community Organizer): [email protected]
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CLEAN AIR COALITION OF WESTERN NEW YORK
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Our Mission:
The Clean Air Coalition of Western New York is a community-based organization that informs and organizes residents to prevent and
reduce pollution. Our members envision a WNY where residents have the information, skills and desire to make their communities healthy,
sustainable and green. CAC is creating a constituency of citizens that hold leaders accountable for our communities health and creates a
political cost for those who fail to take necessary action.
Western New York is one of the most heavily polluted communities in the nation. In the past, we have allowed high levels of pollution
because of a lack of political will among our elected officials and among our citizens. There have been no consequences for the leaders who
fail to protect our communities.
CAC belives that a large and diverse group of Western New York citizens do care deeply about the levels of pollution in our communities.
If we come together, we know we can make Western New York cleaner.
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The Clean Air Coalition of W.N.Y.
52 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 852-3813
Fax: (716) 852-2741
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://www.cacwny.org/
Blog: http://www.cacwny.org/press/blog-2/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clean-Air-Coalition-of-WNY/125963472695
Press inquiries about the Clean Air Coalition should be directed to:
Erin Heaney
Executive Director
Phone: (716) 852-3813
Email: [email protected]
Complaints about smells, smogs and other concerning indicators can be sent to the DEC. Contact:
NYSDEC
270 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 851-7130
Please let us know you've sent in a complaint. We want to know what's happening in your neighborhood!
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COALITION FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE (CEJ)
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Coalition For Economic Justice
237 Main Street, Suite 1200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 892-5877
Fax: (716) 852-3802
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://www.cejbuffalo.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coalition-for-Economic-Justice-Buffalo-NY/228202110526262
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cejbuffalo/
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FOOD NOT BOMBS (FNB)
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Cook For Peace!
Buffalo Food Not Bombs shares free vegetarian meals twice weekly: Mondays and Saturdays at Lafayette Square at 1 p.m., as a protest the
amount of money wasted on the military while so many people are hungry.
Volunteers to help cook and share are always welcome and needed. Rain or shine!
Cooking occurs on Mondays and Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Also, FNB is always looking for donations. Please email if you would like to donate non-perishables or anything else.
Contact [email protected] or visit:
http://www.facebook.com/BuffaloFNB/
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GENESEE VALLEY CITIZENS FOR PEACE (GVCP)
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Genesee Valley Citizens For Peace (GVCP)
P.O. Box 363
Geneseo, NY 14554
Phone: (585) 624-3673
Website: http://www.gvcp.org/
Founded 1972: "Human Race, Not Arms Race"
GVCP is proud to be affiliated with PANYS.
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INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S INITIATIVES (IWI)
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“Talking Circles”
Second Thursdays of Every Month
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Network of Religious Communities
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
The next Talking Circle will be held on Thursday, November 13.
Please bring an organic snack to share at noon and the Circle will open at 12:30 p.m. Parking and entrance in the rear of the building. Come
on out to join us!
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For More Information about IWI events and activities, contact:
Agnes Williams
Indigenous Women's Initiatives
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons or by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 332-6988
Fax: (716) 332-6998
Main Website: http://www.iwinitiatives.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousWomensInitiatives/
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INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER BUFFALO (IAC)
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ATTENTION: BUFFALO IAC OFFICE HAS MOVED!!!
Our new location is:
712 Main Street (neat Tupper Avenue)
Room 113-B
Buffalo, NY
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“Workers World Monday Nights”
First and Third Monday of each month, at 7 p.m.
The next WWMN meeting, due to the address change, will be held on Monday, November 10.
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“Ukraine Anti-War Alert – Stop Odessa Massacre Cover-Up And NATO Expansion” (I.A.C.: October 24, 2014)
http://no2nato.org/ukraine/odessanov2/
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“Workers' World Party 2014 National Conference”
Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16
The Auditorium
45-35 Van Dam St. (at Thomson Avenue)
Long Island City (Queens), NY 11101
Dear sisters and brothers,
The Capitalist System is to Blame!
Capitalism = racism, mass incarceration, police terror, endless war and occupation, unemployment, low wages and union-busting, sexism,
LGBTQ bigotry, homelessness, anti-immigrant attacks, discrimination against people with disabilities.
What will it take to defeat it?
We would like to extend a special invitation to you to attend this year’s Workers World Party National Conference on Nov. 15 and 16.
Why is it important to come?
We are in the midst of a deepening capitalist global crisis, which has unleashed imperialist war on Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Africa and the world,
and militarized racist police terror here at home. It has brought about the widespread impoverishment of the working class and oppressed
peoples, many of them migrants and women, on a worldwide basis.
At the same time, we have witnessed the heroic resistance of the people, especially the youth of Ferguson, Mo., Palestine, and Ukraine —
and the rising movement of low-wage workers at home and abroad.
What better time for revolutionary socialists to get together and discuss our perspectives and strategies for building a struggle for
revolutionary socialism?
In the words of Che Guevara: “The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall.”
This gathering will strengthen you politically. There, you will get a chance to talk to and meet with revolutionary socialists of all ages and
nationalities from around the country.
Be prepared to not only listen, learn and discuss, but afterwards to go back to your city, town or region ready to fight for an anti-capitalist,
pro-socialist future.
It is important to make plans as soon as possible as conference organizers need to arrange for adequate housing, food, day care and more.
If you cannot attend, please help to sponsor through your donations those who do not have the financial means to travel, especially younger
and low-income participants.
We hope to see you on Nov.15 and 16.
In solidarity,
Larry Holmes (WWP First Secretary)
Sharon Black (National Committee member)
Berta Joubert-Ceci (Mundo Obrero/WW newspaper Editorial Staff)
Colleen Davidson (Baltimore Fight Imperialism, Stand Together [FIST] )
Register and/or Donate Online here: http://www.workers.org/wwp/2014-national-conference/registration/#top
Download the Conference Leaflet: http://www.workers.org/wwp/wpcontent/uploads/downloads/2014/09/2014Conference.pdf
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Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/buffalo.iac?fref=ts/) or subscribe to our Western NY listserv for event notices by
emailing us at [email protected]
IAC Buffalo
712 Main Street (neat Tupper Avenue)
Room 113-B
Buffalo, NY
Phone: (716) 604-9515
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NETWORK OF RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES (NRC)
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"Kaleidoscope"
Programs about the religious communities of Western NY. Broadcasts 5:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on WKBW-TV 7. This program
rebroadcasts each 6:30 p.m. Friday over Time Warner Cable Network 20, and 8:00 p.m. each Sunday over Time Warner 6 in Olean, NY.
For information or to comment, call (716) 882-4793 (ext. 201)
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"Help Combat Hunger In WNY"
Donate food or volunteer at the NRC Food Pantry (1272 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209). Call 716-882-4793.
The Pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m.
Decrease in Food Stamp benefits will increase demand on pantries. Please support your local pantry and the Network of Religious
Communities Pantry. Host a Food Stamp event at your congregation.
Call 716-882-7705. We service Erie and Genesee Counties.
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/network_of_religious_communities_14209/
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Network Of Religious Communities
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Open Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: (716)882-4793
Main Website: http://www.religiousnet.org/
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/mvhrz87/
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PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD (PPG)
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Sam Magavern
Co-Director, Partnership For The Public Good
237 Main Street, Suite 1200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 852-4191, Ext. 117
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ppgbuffalo.org/
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PEACE ACTION NEW YORK STATE (PA)
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“Rochester Peace Vigil”
Every Sunday
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Corner of South Goodman Street and East Avenue
Rochester, NY
Hi WNY Peace Center friends,
Do you think peace activists should get to know each other and have more fun?
Join a small group of Peace Action members and ecumenical folks at our weekly Rochester Peace Vigil at South Goodman Street and East
Avenue, lcoated at the corner nearest the Rochester Museum & Science Center (657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY).
The exact location is here: http://tinyurl.com/nqt5zj2
We have been holding this weekly vigil for a decade, starting before the 2003 Iraq Invasion, and continue to get community support. We
use temporary signage, and have signs to share.
Include the Rochester Peace Vigil in your personal travel. We also encourage you to visit our walkable local nearby museums before and
after the vigil, such as the Rochester Museum and Science Center (http://www.rmsc.org/), the George Eastman House
(http://www.eastmanhouse.org/), and the Memorial Art Gallery of the University at Rochester (http://mag.rochester.edu/).
Hope to see you soon, and look forward to your WNY news, as well as your Elmwood Avenue vigils (Women In Black and Compassionate
Vigil For Peace In Israel & Palestine) in Buffalo.
Best wishes,
Hal Bauer
Town of Sparta, NY
The contact information for the Rochester affiliate of PANYS is here:
Peace Action & Education
Mike Connelly, Member
151 Cypress Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 271-2678
Email: [email protected]
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Alicia Godsberg
Executive Director
Peace Action Fund of New York State (PANYS)
Phone: 646-723-1749
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://panys.org/
NYS Chapters: http://panys.org/WordPress/about-us/chapters-and-affiliated-allies/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15446992366/
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PEACE EDUCATION FUND (PEF)
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Dear Friends,
We would like to let you know about an opportunity to help fund people and projects promoting peace education in Western New York.
For the past 10 years the Peace Education Fund (PEF) has been providing small grants and awards to local peace people and projects; now
we need a boost to maintain our level of giving.
Some of the projects we have helped to fund include:
Journeys of Solutions (4 Walls Project in El Sauce, Nicaragua)
Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
NETO for Healing at the Heart of Niagara
PeaceJam
Prisoners Are People, Too, Inc.
"Reaching Out To Africa" (medical supplies to Sudan)
Support for travel to Nevada Desert Experience
Tom Potts' dental clinic
Trips to Washington D.C. for environmental witness
Voices for Creative NonViolence walk in Iowa
Please visit PEF's website (http://www.fundpeace.org/) to learn more.
Thank you & Peace,
The PEF Committee
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RE-ENERGIZE BUFFALO (REB)
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Main Website: http://renewnrg.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReEnergizeBuffalo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReEnergizeBflo/
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RIVERSIDE-SALEM ENVIRONMENTAL COTTAGE (RS)
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Programs are held on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. (with a potluck to follow) at the Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (3449 West River
Road, Grand Island, NY 14072), unless otherwise indicated.
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Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (UCC/DC)
3449 West River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: (716) 773-1426
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://riversidesalem.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverside-Salem-Environmental-Cottage/77651998977/
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SIERRA CLUB-NIAGARA (SC)
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“Climate and Clean Energy Writers Group”
Monday, November 3
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Buffalo
Alliance Room (2nd Floor)
695 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
As part of a public education and outreach project of the Sierra Club Niagara Group Energy Committee, we have set up a Climate and
Clean Energy Writers Group to encourage a stronger voice for local advocates in the regional dialogue on climate change and renewable
energy. We meet monthly to hear a short presentation on a relevant topic, discuss energy related news, letters and articles, and encourage
each other to write for publication on topics of interest.
We are seeking writers of all ages and are very interested in getting the word out via various media, including print and the internet.
You are encouraged at any time to write letters to the editor, op eds, blogs – any way to express your opinion about climate and clean
energy issues.
There is no process required. If you would like us to help you with fact checking or editing, or any form of encouragement, please contact
[email protected].
We meet the first Monday of each month. The monthly meetings are meant to provide stimulating information and a chance to talk
together, but if you can’t make a given meeting, don’t let that stop you from expressing yourself.
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Sierra Club Niagara Group
Main Website: http://niagarasierraclub.wordpress.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190113647727688/
Newsletter: http://niagarasierraclub.com/newsletter/
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SUBVERSIVE THEATRE (ST)
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“ 'End Days' by Deborah Zoe Laufer”
Thursday, October 30 to Saturday, November 15
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
8:00 p.m.
Manny Fried Playhouse
Great Arrow Building (3rd Floor)
255 Great Arrow Avenue
Buffalo, NY
For the second show in Subversive Theatre’s twelfth season, we’re excited to present the off-beat, irreverent comedy END DAYS by one
of America’s freshest emerging playwrights, Deborah Zoe Laufer. This past year alone, Laufer’s idiosyncratic dramas have stormed onto
America’s stages with 20 different productions of seven of her full length plays appearing at renowned venues from Rochester’s Geva
Theatre to the Cleveland Playhouse and even Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre.
In END DAYS, Laufer offers a wry twist on the Second Coming as Jesus Christ and Stephen Hawking vie for the hearts and minds of an
anything-but-ordinary middle American family still reeling from 9/11. It’s a sharp, inventive, sweetly-understated comedy with a serious
message about blind faith, love, and family in Twenty-First Century America.
Directed by Michael Lodick
Starring Wendy Hall, Philip Farugia, Eliza Vann, and Michael Wachowiak
Sound Design: John Shotwell
Set Design: Lauren Millman
Lighting Design: Emily Pedersen
Costume Design: Kaitlin Russo
Tickets:
$25/General Admission
$20/Students, Seniors, and Subversive Theatre members.
All Thursday shows are Pay-What-You-Can.
For more information, call (716) 408-0499 or visit our website – where tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.subversivetheatre.org/buy_tickets2
Main Event Page: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/productions/end_days/teaser.htm
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/379512752200899/
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The Subversive Theatre Collective
Manny Fried Playhouse
Great Arrow Building (3rd Floor)
255 Great Arrow Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Directions: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/directions/index.htm
Phone: (716) 408-0499
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Subversive-Theatre-Collective/57600382770/
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SYRACUSE PEACE COUNCIL (SPC)
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Syracuse Peace Council
2013 East Genesee Street (2nd Floor)
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone:(315) 472-5478
Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.peacecouncil.net/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Syracuse-Peace-Council/19823264540/
Recent Newsletters (HTML and PDF formats): http://www.peacecouncil.net/pnl/
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TALKING LEAVES (TL)
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Talking Leaves Books
3158 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 837-8554
Fax: (716) 837-3861
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tleavesbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingleavesbooks/
"Independent and idiosyncratic since 1971"
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VOICE-BUFFALO (VB)
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VOICE Buffalo-Gamaliel
345 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 842-6571
Main Website: http://www.voice-buffalo.org/
VOICE Buffalo-Gamaliel Website: http://www.voice-buffalo.org/_spotlight_VB_PM_2013.html
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WNY MUSLIMS
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: “Non-Profit Looking For A Dynamic Outreach Representative”
“WNYMuslims is looking for a dynamic person with qualified organizational and communication skills to join our team. The current
position is part-time (25-30 hours week) for a Community Outreach Representative and is available immediately.
“WNYMuslims is a community-based organization that serves Western New York by creating awareness, encouraging diversity, and
providing service. Our mission is to empower Muslims and non-Muslims to voice, connect, and contribute by utilizing creative media...”
For more information about the position, visit: http://buffalo.craigslist.org/npo/4663001985.html
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WNY Muslims
4011 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 923-4386
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://wnymuslims.org/
WNY Muslims Blogs: http://wnymuslims.org/all-blogs/
“The Echo” Newsletter: http://wnymuslims.org/newsletter/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/wnymuslims
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wnymuslims
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/wnymuslims
Vimeo Channel: http://vimeo.com/wnymuslims
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WOMEN IN BLACK (WIB)
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Every Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m.
Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
This silent vigil for peace is held regardless of weather. All are invited.
Wear black if you can, stand silently, and make a public statement in support of peace.
Women in Black Buffalo stand in weekly silent vigils for peace, with a focus on war perpetrated by the USA and solidarity with women
around the world. We first gathered to oppose the US bombing of Afghanistan in 2001. We have stood vigil every week but one (when a
snowstorm shut down the city) since October 13, 2001.
Some of our signs:
STUDY PEACE
WILL WORK FOR PEACE
PEACE ALSO TAKES COURAGE
BUCKS FOR BOOKS NOT BOMBS
SUPPORT HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE
THIS IS MY HOMELAND SECURITY ACT
EDUCATION NOT DEVASTATION
... plus various signs on Iraq, WMDs, Uranium in weapons, no war with Iran, Afghanistan escalation, a running tally of US soldiers and
Iraqis killed, et cetera.
Pete Seeger at the Women In Black vigil on November 9, 2013:
http://www.wnypeace.org/new/Images/PeteSeegerWIB11-09-13_1718.JPG
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.womeninblack.org/en/buffalo
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VI. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
Anima Foundation
Because, I Love Peace
Breaking The Silence
Common Dreams: "Non-Violent Civil Resistance"
Free Jalil Muntaqim
Future In Our Hands-USA Presents "An Afternoon Interlude”
The Great March For Climate Action
Helping Hands
Howie Hawkins For Governor
Laura Aiisha: “We Stand Strong” - Official Music Video
Nuclear Calendar From The Friends Committee For National Legislation
Petition To Free Clarence Moses-El
Rainbow Fridays At Fililgree's Gallery
The Safe and Fair Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Parole Act
This & That (Erie, PA)
Update From Gaza: Noor Harazeen
U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (Buffalo Chapter) Free Bi-Monthly Screenings
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ANIMA FOUNDATION
Amina Foundation is a small organization making a big difference in the lives of the needy.
Our Mission:
* Provide for the needs of distressed women and children in Afghanistan, especially widows and orphans.
* Ensure that goods (FOOD, blankets, clothing) get to those in need.
Our Goals:
* To start small, but serve as many families as possible. Donations will be combined when less thank $100 so that a significant donation of
goods can be made to the families in need.
* To grow a reliable team of donors in the US, Canada, and Europe and a reliable team of aid distributors in Afghanistan.
Our Process:
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Funds will be sent through Western Union or method of choice to reliable persons in Afghanistan.
Funds could be sent directly to reliable persons in Afghanistan or to Project Amina's treasurer (Anne McCune) in United States.
Funds will be used and goods delivered or money will be returned to donors withing 4 weeks.
Pictures and videos of goods being delivered with personal thank you videos and pictures will be sent to donors via internet.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Founder: Zubair Trabzada
Board of Directors:
Jay Durah (Co-Founder) (London,UK & New Delhi, India)
Anne McCune (Orchard Park, NY)
Najib Amiri (San Francisco, CA)
Basir Ahmad (Toronto, Canada)
Bashir Ahmad (Kabul Afghanistan)
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Project.Amina/timeline?ref=page_internal
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BECAUSE, I LOVE PEACE
Please support Dr. Sarah AK Ahmed, of Baghdad, Iraq, and her project "Because, I Love Peace," founded in April 2013 to promote
reconciliation and understanding between Americans and Iraqis through letter exchanges!
Official Website: http://becauseilovepeace.org/
Please "LIKE" Because, I Love Peace on Facebook, and ask what you can do to support Sarah's project!
https://www.facebook.com/Becauseilovepeace/
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VIDEOS:
Sarah discussing "Because, I Love Peace" at the Peace Action NYS conference in Syracuse, NY on April 28, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzd0vdlUK-A/
Sarah interviewed by Judy Bello about her life and work on May 9, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oV4-aZypQ
"The Human Face Of War" - Workshop (with Sarah reading a poem written by her at 19:00) at the "Resisting Drones, Global War &
Empire Convergence" in Syracuse, NY on April 27, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu_yfOym3eQ/
Sarah being interviewed about the horrific violence being inflicted upon the Iraqi Christian minority (and other groups) by ISIS:
http://tinyurl.com/pfm3w8y/
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PHOTOS AND TEXTS:
Sarah is also doing amazing work assisting Iraqi refugees who have been displaced due to the current fighting and destruction happening in
the country right now, working with the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME).
Here are posts and photo albums:
July 9: http://tinyurl.com/pd6ykx9/ and http://tinyurl.com/pqpphf5/
July 10: http://tinyurl.com/prmbkq7/ and http://tinyurl.com/moz9xq7/
July 11: http://tinyurl.com/n27d7ly/
July 14: http://tinyurl.com/pc95fmz/
July 19: http://tinyurl.com/mscw2ax/
August 7: http://tinyurl.com/pu5o3vk/
August 8: http://tinyurl.com/m48spg3/
August 9: http://tinyurl.com/kj7uv2t/
August 10: http://tinyurl.com/ohnyfce/
August 11: http://tinyurl.com/n6jrluc/
August 13: http://tinyurl.com/l7buk3e/
August 18: http://tinyurl.com/q57zppx/
August 19: http://tinyurl.com/m3y7ep2/
August 20: http://tinyurl.com/lfwpruk/
August 21: http://tinyurl.com/od4mnos/
August 22: http://tinyurl.com/n29bcgy/
September 1: http://tinyurl.com/llq2ebb/
September 4: http://tinyurl.com/m998ejp/
September 5: http://tinyurl.com/lsl6orb/
September 27: http://tinyurl.com/k9jls6j and http://tinyurl.com/olbg7bw
October 6: http://tinyurl.com/phznxmh
October 14: http://tinyurl.com/o9t98zp
FFRME Websites:
http://frrme.org/
https://www.facebook.com/FRRME
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_for_Relief_and_Reconciliation_in_the_Middle_East
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BREAKING THE SILENCE
"Breaking The Silence"
Description from the official Facebook page (English)(https://www.facebook.com/BreakingTheSilenceIsrael/):
"Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran combatants who served in the Israeli military since the start of the Second Intifada and
have taken it upon themselves to expose the Israeli public to the routine situations of everyday life in the Occupied Territories.
"The organization endeavors to stimulate public debate about the price paid for a reality in which young soldiers face a civilian population
on a daily basis, and are engaged in the control of that population’s everyday life.
"Soldiers who serve in the Territories witness and participate in military actions which change them immensely. Cases of abuse towards
Palestinians, looting, and destruction of property have been the norm for years, but are still explained as extreme and unique cases.
"Our testimonies portray a different, and much grimmer picture in which deterioration of moral standards finds expression in the character
of orders and the rules of engagement, and are justified in the name of security. While this reality is known to Israeli soldiers and
commanders, Israeli society continues to turn a blind eye, and to deny that which happens in its name. Discharged soldiers who return to
civilian life discover the gap between the reality which they encountered in the Territories, and the silence which they encounter at home.
"In order to become civilians again, soldiers are forced to ignore what they have seen and done.
"Breaking the Silence voices the experiences of these soldiers, forcing Israeli society to address the reality which it has helped to create."
Official Website: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/
Email: [email protected]
Database: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/database/
Videos: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/videos/
Publications: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/publications/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsisrael/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shovrim/
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COMMON DREAMS: "NON-VIOLENT CIVIL RESISTANCE"
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2014/02/20-3/
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FREE JALIL MUNTAQIM
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BIOGRAPHY
Jalil Abdul Muntaqim (formerly Anthony Bottom) was 19 years old when he was arrested. He is a former member of the Black Panther
Party and the Black Liberation Army, and is one of the longest held political prisoners in the world.
Jalil was born October 18, 1951, in Oakland, CA. His early years were spent in San Francisco, where he actively participated in NAACP
youth organizing during the civil rights movement.
After the assassination of Dr. King, Jalil began to believe a more militant response to racism and injustice was necessary. He began to look
towards the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense for leadership and was recruited into the BPP by school friends who had since become
Panthers.
Two months shy of his 20th birthday, Jalil was captured along with Albert “Nuh” Washington in a midnight shoot-out with San Francisco
police. When Jalil was arrested, he was a high school graduate and employed as a social worker.
Later, it was uncovered that Jalil was a victim of the FBI’s illegal COINTELPRO program designed specifically to neutralize and disrupt
social movements working for racial and economic justice. Jalil was named specifically as a person to be targeted, and was subsequently
charged with the murder of two NYC police officers. His conviction rested upon false evidence and perjured testimony.
Jalil is currently incarcerated at Attica Correctional Facility outside Buffalo, NY. He is 60 years old, and has been behind bars for 40 years.
Despite an exemplary prison record and a continued commitment to the struggle for racial justice, Jalil is consistently a victim of
harassment and targeting at Attica. He is up for parole for the 5th time this June.
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WHY PAROLE JALIL?
While in San Quentin prison in California in 1976, Jalil launched the National Prisoners Campaign to Petition the United Nations to
recognize the existence of political prisoners in the United States.
Progressives nationwide joined this effort, and the petition was submitted in Geneva, Switzerland. As a result, the International
Commission of Jurists then reported that political prisoners do in fact exist in the United States.
Jalil was one of the founders of the Jericho Movement in 1997. Over 6,000 supporters gathered at the Jericho 1998 march in Washington
DC and thousands more at a rally in the Bay Area to demand amnesty for US political prisoners on the basis of international law. The
Jericho Amnesty Movement aims to gain recognition by the U.S. government and the United Nations that political prisoners exist in this
country, and that on the basis of international law, they should be granted amnesty because of the political nature of their cases.
Jalil has filed numerous lawsuits on behalf of prisoners. After many years of being denied the opportunity to attend college, Jalil graduated
with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Sociology in 1994.
During his imprisonment, Jalil has become a father and a grandfather. Jalil has worked as an educator of other inmates and practices
organizing and advocacy whenever possible to ensure the most adequate, humane treatment for all people. He has been repeatedly punished
for these activities, through physical abuse, formal discipline, and numerous prison transfers.
Jalil is up for parole for the 5th time this June. After 40 years of incarceration, it is time for him to be free!
Jalil is one of us.
This is not a history lesson. The same struggles continue today.
Buffalo’s progressive community continues the fight for food, housing, protection from police violence, racial and economic justice, and a
self-determined community.
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HELP RELEASE JALIL SO THAT HE CAN CONTINUE TO FIGHT ALONGSIDE US FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Send a personal letter in support of Jalil’s release to:
Andrea W. Evans
Chairwoman of Parole
New York State Division of Parole
97 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Commissioner Brian Fischer
New York State Division of Parole
97 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Please include Jalil’s DIN number 77A-4283, and refer to him by his given name, Anthony Bottom. If possible, a copy of this letter should
also be sent to [email protected] to be kept on file.
Letters of support can be as in-depth as you like, and should clearly express support for his release on parole to Buffalo.
2. Spread the word! Tell others about Jalil’s case, and educate them about the importance of releasing him this June.
3. Write Jalil to express your support, and ask him directly how you can help.
Anthony J. Bottom
#77A4283
Attica Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 149
Attica, NY 14011-0149
For More Information About Jalil and How You Can Support Him, email: [email protected] , or Visit His Website:
www.freejalil.com
To download a brochure about Jalil, click here:
http://www.jerichony.org/images21/FREE_JALIL_TRIFOLD.pdf
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FUTURE IN OUR HANDS-USA PRESENTS “AN AFTERNOON INTERLUDE”
Saturday, November 8
11:00 a.m.
Clarence United Methodist Church
10205 Greiner Road
Clarence, NY
"Come to something light and fun that will help a situation that is not light and fun."
All proceed will benefit women and children in Zambia and Kenya.
The event will feature a luncheon, silent auction and a fashion show with "Fashions by SteinMart."
Admission is $20 (PRE-SALE ONLY)
For more information and to order tickets, contact:
Sr. Linda Glaeser, SSJ
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 837-4898
For more information about FIOH-USA, please visit our website:
http://www.futureinourhandsusa.org/
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THE GREAT MARCH FOR CLIMATE ACTION
The goal of the Great March for Climate Action is to change the heart and mind of America and its elected leaders to act NOW to address
the climate crisis.
A college student named Faith Meckley is going on a two thousand mile march from New Mexico to Washington DC to raise awareness
for climate change.
The WNY Peace Center is asking its members and supporters to make a donation of ten dollars or more in her quest to collect the necessary
funds for the trip. Faith and an estimated 1,000 other marchers will walk from California to DC from March 1 to November 1, 2014. Faith
will pick up the march in New Mexico and walk for 162 days.
The purpose of the trip is to bring attention to Climate Disaster that is affecting all of mankind. If you choose to make a much needed larger
donation you can sponsor her walk at either 50 cents a day, which is $81.00, or at one dollar a day which comes to $162.00 a day.
You can donate to Faith directly at: http://www.crowdrise.com/faithmeckleytaosnm-dc/
Or you can donate to the event as a whole at: http://www.climatemarch.org/
Climate March Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateMarch/
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HELPING HANDS
Helping Hands events are held at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo NY 14219
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"Children's Clinic at St. Lawrence"
Quality health care for children. Uninsured are seen for low fees but no child refused due to inability to pay. Call 716-308-6302 with
questions.
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"Food Stamp Enrollment And Financial Education"
Courtesy of Catholic Charities. Held Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Any questions, call (716) 856-4494.
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"Medicaid, Child and Family Health Plus, NY Health Exchange Facilitated Health Insurance Enrollments"
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any questions, call (716) 564-3630 (ext. 22509).
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"Samaritan Counseling"
Do you need someone to listen? A Samaritan Counselor is available on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. If you have questions, or to
schedule an appointment, call (716) 743-9117.
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"Vaccines for Uninsured Children"
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (716)308-6302 with questions.
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"WIC Outreach"
The Children's Clinic does WIC referrals and prescriptions from 9 a.m. to Noon on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If you have
questions, call (716)597-0509
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Events List in PDF format: http://tinyurl.com/mqroha4/
All Services located in the Franciscan Guest House (behind the church / school buildings). There is off-street parking behind the church and
on Roma Avenue.
If coming by bus, use the #26 line (Erb Street stop if eastbound, Wright Avenue stop if westbound).
Peace,
Luke R. Dyer
Practice Manager
St. Lawrence Pediatrics
1520 East Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Office Phone: (716) 308-6302
Voice Mail: (716) 894-3090
Fax: (877) 815-9267
"Always be a little kinder than necessary." - James M. Barrie
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HOWIE HAWKINS FOR GOVERNOR
Vote Green Party! Howie Hawkins For Governor, Brian Jones For Lt. Governor.
Among the items in the campaign's platform:
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"Living Wages For All Workers"
$15 minimum wage; indexed to productivity.
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"Single Payer Health Care"
Publicly funded by progressive taxes. No premiums, co-pays, or deductibles. Just health care.
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"Public Jobs For The Unemployed"
A locally planned, state-funded WPA-style jobs program to employ unused labor to meet community needs in public works and services.
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"Progressive Taxes And Budgets"
By restoring the more progressive tax structure NY had in the 1970s, we can fully fund public schools and colleges, restore revenue sharing
with local governments, cut regressive local sales and property taxes, and build the infrastructures and services of a Green New Deal.
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"Quality Public Schools"
Opt out of high stakes testing, Common Core, privatization, and union-busting. Opt into fully funded, desegregated schools, tuition-free
from pre-K through college.
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"100% Clean Energy By 2030"
Ban fracking. Phase out nukes. No new fossil fuel infrastructure. A state bank and public power for job creation in green industries,
including a Smart Grid linking Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Energy Storage, Mass Transit, Affordable Housing, Clean Manufacturing,
and Organic Agriculture.
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HOWIE HAWKINS, a resident of Syracuse, is a Teamster who unloads UPS trucks at night. He finished third in the 2010 Gubernatorial
election.
BRIAN JONES is an educator, activist, and socialist in New York City. He taught elementary grades in New York City's public schools for
nine years.
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VOLUNTEER AND DONATE AT: http://www.howiehawkins.org/
Campaign Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsforNYGovernor/
Green Party NYS Page: http://www.web.gpnys.com/
Howie Hawkins-related Green Party News: http://www.greenpartywatch.org/tag/howie-hawkins/
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LAURA AIISHA : “WE STAND STRONG” - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/104307433
Blessings in Love Worldwide Family!
It is an HONOR to share my first music video with you!!! This song, “We Stand Strong,” came through me during a writing session with
my good friend, the amazingly talented Mike Corey. This song was inspired by a conflict that was happening at that time between Israel
and Palestine.
Check it out, share it and spread the peace forward vibrations! I desire for this song and video to be an inspiration to YOU to trust and
know that World Peace IS possible in our lifetime.
Big UP the refugees, all those affected on any level by war/violence, and ALL who are taking a stand for peace.
This video is Livicated to:
Our Ancestors, The Elders
All of the lives lost & affected by war & violence
And all Prisoners of War
Those living in war
Those taking a stand for Peace and Justice on the daily
And for all Refugees Worldwide!!!
Big up to River Nile Media in Buffalo, NY (https://www.facebook.com/RNM.INC) for putting together this powerful video!
Highly BLESS!!
Your Sistar,
Laura Aiisha
http://LauraAiisha.com
http://LauraAiisha.com/LAH-Musique
https://www.facebook.com/laura.aiisha?fref=ts
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NUCLEAR CALENDAR FROM THE FRIENDS COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL LEGISLATION (FCNL)
http://www2.fcnl.org/NuclearCalendar/index.php/
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PETITION TO FREE CLARENCE MOSES-EL
Sign the petition to free Clarence Moses-El, an innocent man who has been imprisoned for 27 years.
Sign at: http://peoplespowerassemblies.org/petitions/clarencemoseselpetition/
Free Clarence Moses-El Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/freeclarencemoses/
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RAINBOW FRIDAYS AT FILIGREE'S GALLERY
Every Friday In November 2014
12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Filigree's Gallery & Boutique
1121 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
Forget Black Friday and celebrate Rainbow Friday every Friday in November at Filigrees Gallery from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.! Support the
unique items made by local artists and entrepreneurs at a locally owned and operated boutique at the gateway to the Elmwood Village.
Why shop local?
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Creates more local jobs
Keeps money in the local community
Local taxes support local public services and facilities
Benefit people without transportation
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“Green Friday: November 7”
Blessings By Nature (25% Off)
Owned and operated by Paula D’Amico, a life gardener; who likes to bring blessings into people’s life. Using a space clearing method with
organic and locally grown herbs, to bring good things, offering a positive alternative, and hope through nature.
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“Purple Friday: November 14”
iCan Clothing (25% Off)
Owned and operated by Shanita Wilson and Engelic Everett, two girls with developmental disabilities. They want to promotes self
confidence and self advocacy through service and action with their positive influence apparel and accessories.
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“Blue Friday: November 21”
Ultra Hoops (25% Off)
Owned and operated by Melissa Campbell, a culture cultivator/localist and owner of Filigrees, who is promoting health and fitness benefits
through her hand made hula-hoops.
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“Rainbow Friday: November 28”
10% off all locally made items, featuring products created by David Derner, Sare Howard, Tamora Lee, David Licht, Melscamp, Rebel
Behavior, Lightnings Native Crafts, Kates Camp and Nicole D. Brown.
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For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Campbell
Phone: (716) 400-3144
Email: [email protected]
Official Website: www.filigreesgallery.com
Filigree's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FiligreesGallery
UltraHoops Website:www.ultrahoops.com
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THE SAFE AND FAIR EVALUATION (S.A.F.E.) PAROLE ACT
THE PURPOSE OF PAROLE BOARD HEARINGS SHOULD BE EVALUATION NOT PUNISHMENT
The S.A.F.E. Parole Act calls for :
FACE-TO-FACE VIDEOTAPED PAROLE HEARINGS
• In-person interviews , which ncreases the person applying for parole’s trust in the process and in the goal of reintegration, and creates an
environment in which the parole board can more fully and fairly evaluate applicants
* Videotaping interviews ensures that the final record is accurate and detailed, which allows for a more effective review of the hearing, and
holds everyone accountable for their conduct
* The cost of videotaping hearings are offset by saving the cost of stenographers and the cost of transcripts
NO SECRETS; PAROLE APPLICANT SEES EVERYTHING IN THE FOLDER THAT THE PAROLE BOARD SEES
* Results in greater transparency, fairness and trust in the parole process
* The applicant can address errors or other information
* Ensures a more accurate portrayal of the applicant on which the parole board can base its decision
RELEASE DECISIONS BASED ON REHABILITATION AND PREPAREDNESS FOR RE-ENTRY AND REINTEGRATION INTO
SOCIETY
* The parole board is given specific, workable criteria by which to determine the probability that the applicant, if released, will live and
remain at liberty without violating the law.
* The NYS Transitional Accountability Plan (TAP) provides a meaningful process by which the Parole Board can make decisions
regarding rehabilitation and release to parole supervision.
CLEAR AND COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS SPELLING OUT WHAT THE PERSON MUST DO TO BE RELEASED
* Alleviates the frustration and confusion experienced by parole applicants when they are not told what they can do in order to be released
to parole supervision
* This change holds everyone accountable — the applicant, the Department of Correctional Services & Community Supervision and the
Parole Board.
More information on the S.A.F.E. Parole Act:
http://www.parolereform.org/
http://www.parolereformnow.org/safe/
http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S5374-2011/
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THIS AND THAT
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"This & That" is published now and then for the Erie area progressive community. Always good to double-check dates and times. View
online at http://www.nwpapeace.org/
Event submissions should have "T&T" in subject line. Send to: [email protected]
In-Depth Calendar posted online at http://eriebluegreen.blogspot.com/
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EVENTS CALENDAR:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
"Thomas Merton Center Honors Jeremy Scahill" (Pittsburgh, PA)
http://thomasmertoncenter.org/scahill/
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UPDATE FROM GAZA: NOOR HARAZEEN
Noor Harazeen is a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza, who has been giving many up-to-date, on the ground reports about the destruction
and aftermath of the Israeli attacks against Gaza.
https://www.facebook.com/updatefromgaza/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Updatefromgaza/
Noor's bio (from http://muckrack.com/Noor_Harazeen/bio/):
"I was born in Cairo, Egypt and brought up in the United Arab Emirates. In 2004 I moved to my parents homeland – Gaza, Palestine.
"I am currently a TV English reporter working for Al-Etejah channel and an English education student in Al-azher University, and I also
worked as an English Teacher for the British Academy of Languages (BAL) for 2 years.
"I Started as an activist, dedicated my time in helping people and children around the Gaza strip, also worked as a volunteer teaching
children and running youth camps.
"In 2009, after the war on Gaza, I worked as a fixer and translator for international delegations that visited the Gaza strip working for a
conflict peace process and in solidarity with the Palestinian people like Codepink, Viva Palestina, and Freedom March To Gaza.
"Late in 2009, I started taking small parts in media, such as working for the EU as a media coordinator in the Gaza Strip, and then I took
parts as an English video reporter in many projects for Palestine (TJP Project - GazaReport).
"Shortly after one of the projects ended I started my own Facebook news and reports page from Gaza to keep the outside world updated
with the news from Gaza-Palestine (see above link). During the last war 'Operation Pillar Of Cloud' on Gaza I worked as a producer, fixer,
and translator for GazaReport ( http://harryfear.co.uk/blog/gaza-report/)
"I participated in several courses about The Rights of Journalists in War and Armed conflicts; Journalism and Child Rights in different
countries (UAE-Egypt-Jordan-Palestine-Lebanon); also took a part in the ICRC International Humanitarian Law diploma.
"I speak fluent English, Arabic and some French. I also got the talent for painting and poetry."
More links for Noor Harazeen:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Noor_Harazeen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/noor-harazeen/97/461/b46/
https://www.igiveonline.com/campaigns/make-palestinian-english-channel-for-gaza/
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U.S. FRIENDS OF SOVIET PEOPLE (BUFFALO BRANCH) FREE BI-MONTHLY SCREENINGS
Second & Fourth Tuesdays Of The Month
7:00 p.m.
El Buen Amigo
114 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo branch of U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (http://usfriendsofthesovietpeople.org/) will be hosting FREE bi-monthly screenings
of various films every second and fourth Tuesday of the month (except for December) at El Buen Amigo on Elmwood Avenue.
Refreshments will be served.
Upcoming Tuesday Screenings:
2014
November 11: “The Great Dictator” (1940)
November 25: “Reds” (1981)
2015
January 13: “October (10 Days That Shook The World)” (1928)
January 27: “Mission To Moscow” (1943)
February 10: “Volga-Volga” (1938)
February 24: “Why We Fight, Part 1: Prelude To War” (1942)
March 10: “Why We Fight, Part 2: The Nazis Strike” (1943)
March 24: “Why We Fight, Part 3: Divide & Conquer” (1943)
April 14: “Why We Fight, Part 4: The Battle Of Britain” (1943)
April 28: “Why We Fight, Part 5: The Battle Of Russia” (1943)
May 12: “Why We Fight, Part 6: The Battle Of China” (1944)
May 26: “Why We Fight, Part 7: War Comes To America” (1945)