Climbing PoeTree: Live in Buffalo Invokes the Power of Art for Activism

Published October 11, 2018

Open Buffalo welcomed the return of Climbing PoeTree for a free community performance that inspired and energized all in attendance.   

Victory for the Fruit Belt Community Land Trust!

Published October 4, 2018

F.B. Community Land Trust receives the coveted “Voters Choice” award at IGNITE! Community Pitch Fest for their innovative work against displacement and towards neighborhood solutions.  

Open Buffalo's Franchelle Parker Featured on Black Women's Pay Equity Panel

Published October 2, 2018

OB Executive Director Franchelle Parker spoke up for policy solutions to the gender pay gap that disproportionately afflicts Black women.  

Buffalo Police Advisory Board on the Public Good

Published October 2, 2018

Members of the Buffalo Police Advisory Board go on The Public Good to discuss residents’ top concerns about policing collected from community forums and next steps to improve policing in Buffalo. 

Learning on the Move: Emerging Leaders’ Buffalo Bus Tour

Published October 1, 2018

On the Buffalo Bus Tour, Open Buffalo's Emerging Leaders traded the classroom for an opportunity to learn about the city on the road and on foot.   

Democracy Fellow Michelle Jones on The Public Good!

Published September 24, 2018

Democracy Fellow Michelle Jones discusses her project, From the Inside Out, on The Public Good

2018 Emerging Leaders Class Kicks off with Intensive Retreat

Published August 28, 2018

Thirty leaders hail from a number of neighborhoods in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and each one is committed to bringing about real change in our communities and breaking the cycles of oppression.

Beyond Language; Using the Arts to Bridge Cultural Differences

Published August 25, 2018

Open Buffalo was proud to participate as a partner with BAS, and in support of incredible visual artist Muhammad Z. Zaman (2018 Open Buffalo Emerging Artist).

New Beginnings on Jefferson

Published August 25, 2018

Have you heard? Open Buffalo has officially moved into the historic Jefferson Avenue corridor!

Democracy Fellow Michael Zak on the Public Good!

Published August 21, 2018

Democracy Fellow Mike Zak talks with the Public Good about his fellowship project, curriculum development for a youth training program with Gro-operative on Buffalo's East Side.