CEJ Annual Meeting

March 23, 2017 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Pie for PAI!

March 14, 2017 6:00 pm

African Heritage Food Co-Op - Pick Up & Black Vendor Fair The African Heritage Food Co-Op is a group of community members pooling money together to take advantage of wholesale pricing.

March 11, 2017 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The African Heritage Food Co-Op is a group of community members pooling money together to take advantage of wholesale pricing. 

Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

March 11, 2017 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A Day of Action on City Hall: International Women’s Day (March 8) A day of pre-scheduled constituent meetings with all nine Buffalo Common Council members and their staffs to discuss the Buffalo CEDAW ordinance.

March 8, 2017

A day of pre-scheduled constituent meetings with all nine Buffalo Common Council members and their staffs to discuss the Buffalo CEDAW ordinance.

Back to Basics Rally & Press Conference

March 6, 2017 10:00 am

Beloved Buffalo institution Back to Basics Outreach Ministries may have to close its doors without your support.

March for Education Justice

March 4, 2017 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ready for Gender Equality?: Petition Signing and Networking at Resurgence An informal gathering and networking event for CEDAW supporters and opportunity to collect signed petitions for our March 8, 2017 Day of Action at City Hall.

March 2, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

An informal gathering and networking event for CEDAW supporters and opportunity to collect signed petitions for our March 8, 2017 Day of Action at City Hall. 

Inclusionary Zoning Hearing Stand with allies from across Buffalo for an effective affordable housing policy.

February 28, 2017 5:30 pm

Stand with allies from across Buffalo for an effective affordable housing policy.

Buffalo Transit Riders United (BTRU) Meeting

February 23, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Everyone has the right to accessible, reliable transit.

Step Up and Take Action for Gender Equality Join the movement to get a Gender Equality Ordinance in Buffalo.

February 23, 2017 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Join the movement to get a Gender Equality Ordinance in Buffalo.

Get on the Bus! Bring the Climate & Jobs Fight to Albany

February 13, 2017

The Crossroads Collective and NY Renews allies from across the state will converge in the state's capital demand climate justice and equity for all New Yorkers!

Climate & Jobs Teach-In & Info Session

February 8, 2017 6:00 pm

Deepen your understanding of the climate and jobs crisis, discuss what's at stake in New York, and share how we can take action around solutions that put people and planet first

Blueprints for Belonging: john a. powell at UB

February 8, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

As an internationally recognized expert of civil rights and civil liberties, powell's scholarship and work speak to movements for justice and equity in Buffalo.

No Ban. No Wall. Rally for Immigrant, Refugee & Muslim Solidarity

February 5, 2017 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Show that the City of Good Neighbors stands in solidarity with our immigrant, refugee, and Muslim brothers and sisters.

Building a Beloved Community: Fundraiser for the Fruit Belt Community Land Trust

February 3, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fundraiser for the Fruit Belt Community Land Trust.

No Hate, No Mandate March and Rally; official sister to Women’s March on DC

January 21, 2017 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

During Buffalo Resistance Weekend, Western New Yorkers will come together of Buffalo in a demonstration of unity.

Solidarity Hub (volunteering, networking, letter-writing, community pot-luck)

January 21, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

During Buffalo Resistance Weekend, Western New Yorkers will come together of Buffalo in a demonstration of unity.

“No Trump! No KKK! No Racist USA!” march and assembly

January 20, 2017 4:30 pm

During Buffalo Resistance Weekend, Western New Yorkers will come together of Buffalo in a demonstration of unity.

End of the World Party

January 19, 2017 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm

During Buffalo Resistance Weekend, Western New Yorkers will come together of Buffalo in a demonstration of unity.

Prayer Vigil: People of Buffalo United Against Carl Paladino

January 16, 2017 1:00 pm

Join People of Buffalo United Against Paladino for a citywide prayer vigil.

The Hip Hop Connection Series

January 14, 2017 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An event dedicated to reconnecting all of the core elements of Hip-Hop. From rap to visual art to clothing….hip-hop is a culture and we want to get back to the essence.

"The Movement" Dance Party

December 17, 2016 9:00 pm

The The Movement 2016 will bring together a diverse group of entertainers, performers, and people to celebrate love of community and raise consciousness about climate justice.

Toward a Sustainable Buffalo: Environmental & Climate Justice Panel

December 5, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The “Toward a Sustainable Buffalo” Lecture Series is a collaborative effort by Buffalo State College and Open Buffalo.

Climbing PoeTree: Spoken Word Duo

December 2, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

A spoken word duo from New York City seeking justice and healing for all

Shakespearian Idol

December 1, 2016 7:00 am

Have you ever yearned to see Buffalo’s civic leaders compete with each other by performing great speeches and poems by William Shakespeare? Of course you have!

Fried & Fried in Buffalo

November 18, 2016 - November 19, 2016

Fried & Fried in Buffalo is an exciting arts-filled weekend celebrating two generations of compassion, creativity and caring in a culturally iconic Buffalo family.

Investigative Post Reports: Lead poisoning

November 16, 2016 7:00 pm

Dan Telvock recaps his award winning reporting for Investigative Post on lead poisoning in Buffalo and moderates a panel discussion with three national experts.

VISIONS: Photography Reception & Auction

November 11, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

JOIN Open Buffalo and CEPA Gallery for a photography reception and silent auction to help sustain the Emerging Leaders program!

WNY Peace Center 49th Annual Dinner

November 11, 2016 5:30 pm

 Post-Election prospective from Aly Wane (UndocuBlack).

"Pitch 10": Presented by Next Generation United

November 10, 2016 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Ten nonprofit organizations at the leading edge of social innovation. Ten ideas to impact Buffalo and Erie County for the next generation. Have a say in who wins $10,000 from Next Generation United.

Toward a Sustainable Buffalo: Economic Justice Panel

November 7, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The “Toward a Sustainable Buffalo” Lecture Series is a collaborative effort by Buffalo State College and Open Buffalo.

Annual Fundraiser Event for MOCA of WNY Medical Outreach & Community Assistance of WNY

November 6, 2016 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

An event to raise funds for MOCA's global health mission to assist impoverished people around the world to recieve much needed medical care. 

NFTA Campaign Labor Launch

November 2, 2016 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

As revitalization occurs in Buffalo and WNY, we have seen large swaths of the community left out, because they can’t get to work, healthcare appointments, school or family commitments.

Gas Bill Rate Hike Hearing

October 26, 2016 6:00 pm

Currently we are gathering upward of 1,000 signatures to make sure that we don't get a 20% hike on our gas bills this year. Residents are encouraged to speak at this hearing on Oct. 26.

Unpacking Violence: Liberation Within Chaos

October 22, 2016 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In this workshop, DOPE Collective will discuss black and brown liberation locally, nationally and historically to develop inclusive acts of resistance for ALL black and brown peoples. 

Speak Out for Ethical Peace Officers (District B)

October 20, 2016 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The goal of this event is to create a public forum for a conversation concerning the moral and ethical grounds of policing in our own communities.

Gentrification: A Social Justice Issue

October 19, 2016 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Professor Stacey Sutton from the College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs at the University of Illinois, Chicago, will present what we don’t know about gentrification.

Buffalo Gender Warriors

October 18, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

A monthly meet-up and open discussion for the gender diverse; WNY's gender warriors and revolutionaries. Hosted by No Labels Clothing Cooperative.

FREE Training: Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition

October 15, 2016 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition is Offering a Free Traininig in Restorative Justice.

Campaign for Fiscal Equity Press Conference and Rally

October 5, 2016 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

October marks 10 years since NYS public education won the lawsuit that entitled school districts to certain amounts of money.

RevelX25: A party in the Tri-Main dock

October 1, 2016 7:00 pm

Join Buffalo Arts Studio for an unforgettable party in the Tri-Main dock and the big kickoff to our 25th anniversary celebration.

WASH Project: Grand (Re)Opening on Grant St.

September 30, 2016 11:00 am

A safe, open & free space for all people to gather, learn, make & share.

Our Outer Harbor: PUBLIC MEETING

September 28, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join the first Our Outer Harbor campaign public meeting, where we will provide information on the history of Buffalo's Outer Harbor and present various community proposals to reuse the land.

OUR Outer Harbor: PUBLIC TOUR

September 28, 2016 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Get information on the history of Buffalo's Outer Harbor and present various community proposals to reuse the land.

The Economics of Segregation: A Town Hall

September 22, 2016 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

A town-hall event discussing issues of race and the Buffalo Renaissance.

Submitting 1,000 Comments Against NFG Rate Hike

September 20, 2016 - September 30, 2016

It's not enough to have an affordable place to live in Buffalo. With this city’s historically cold winters you’ll need a warm place to live as well.

FAMILY ART NIGHT AT CLINTON STREET!

September 15, 2016 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Enjoy creating large public art structures and sharing time with other BPS family and friends. Refreshments, music and other organizational information will be available!