Balancing Environmental and Economic Sustainability as New York State addresses Climate Change Dennis Elsenbeck Head of Energy and Sustainability, Phillips Lytle President, Volta Energy Company Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87935335839 The presentation will cover the basics of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Its objectives and the role of the Climate Action Council. The […]

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor: Connector of the Past, Present, and Future Terry Alford Executive Director, The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88244448399 How recognizing and celebrating the historical and cultural impact of African Americans in the City of Buffalo will serve to transforming a long-ignored and distressed avenue […]

Westminster's Mission East of Main Street Doug Fabian, Director of Personnel for the City of Buffalo Ellen Kennedy, Chair, Racial Justice Committee Carolynn Welch Executive Director, WEDI Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82691317122 Presenters will provide up-to-date information about our mission dollars at work—an overview of Bailey Green, WEDI east of Main St., and the Westminster Commons […]

Black Achievers Historical Museum Herbert L. Bellamy CEO, Buffalo's Black Achievers Inc. Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81355585835 I will speak about our organization honoring the past, present and future. In addition I will talk about our founder of the organization Herbert L. Bellamy Sr. my father. Herbert L. Bellamy, Jr. is a life-long resident of the City […]

Setting the Example: Turning NY's Bold Climate Goals to Reality David Alicea NY Lead Organizing Representative, Sierra Club Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86389148608 New York has set the nation’s most ambitious clean energy targets with the overarching goal of a carbon-free economy by 2050. Learn how we can ensure NY can stay on track to meet […]

Eco Justice Kelly Camacho Climate Justice Organizer, People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87407714238 The presentation will go over what PUSH Buffalo is but focus on the local and state climate organizing. Some of our focuses right now are passing the Climate and Community Investment Act, stopping the National Grid Rate […]

A Newspaper for Refugees Rubens Mukunzi Publisher, Karibu News Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86562817495 In my presentation I will focus on my experience as a refugee, and the challenges that we face.  I will talk on how Karibu News is playing a big role in the community by integrating the refugee and immigrant communities with the local […]

Local News in the Pews Jim Heaney Executive Editor, Investigative Post Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81572370403 Heaney will discuss the financial trends that are undermining local news operations, both nationally and here in WNY, and discuss how news outlets are responding. Jim Heaney founded Investigative Post in 2012, after a 25 year career at The Buffalo […]

February 6, 2022 8:45-10 AM via Zoom Click to Join -Background and demographics of Muslims in WNY -Review of Muslim houses of worship and their religious organizations -Organization representatives will present their respective stories Panel Includes: Imam Fajri Ansari: Imam Masjid NuMan - Buffalo State College: African-American Community Jobaidur Rahman Khan, PhD. - Assistant Professor, Mechanical […]

February 13, 2022 8:45-10 AM via Zoom Click to Join Stefanie Wichhart, Ph. D., Niagara University -What led to the events of 9/11 -Afghanistan and world powers, including the Soviet Union’s invasion -The role of Afghanistan’s neighbors -The rise of the Taliban and makings of Al Qaeda -The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and their […]

February 20 8:15-10:30 AM via Zoom Click to Join David Reilly, Ph.D., Niagara University -US objectives in going to wars -Failures & successes of American strategy -Cost of war(s) -Effects of the war on Afghan citizens -Regional and global geopolitical implications -The effects on Afghanistan of the US-Iraq War

February 27, 2022 8:45-10 AM Click to join via Zoom Panel to be determined -Their life in Afghanistan under US occupation and here in WNY -How and how many they come here -Challenges that they had since their arrival -Community Contributions in the resettlement process -How can we help