"Poetic Justice: Creative Space" Kicks off Justice & Opportunity Series

Published July 22, 2017

We welcomed a warm and engaged crowd of poets, musicians, spoken word artists, and community-minded souls for an evening of expression, healing, celebration, and movement-building.

On the Scene at Juneteenth 2017

Published June 18, 2017

Throughout the two-day festival, we talked to community members about tangible paths to systemic reforms.

Become a 2017 Democracy Fellow

Published June 13, 2017

Democracy Fellows will receive instruction in community-based skills, work directly in the community, and develop a community project that will be presented at the end of the fellowship.

Plenty of Inspiration at “Art & Activism”

Published June 5, 2017

Buffalo Arts Studio and Open Buffalo moderated a panel discussion between painter Julia Douglas, Professor Henry Louis Taylor, author Gary Earl Ross, poet Bianca McGraw, and filmmaker Korey Green. 

Emerging Artist Series Kicks Off with Julia Douglas' "Tinted"

Published June 2, 2017

On April 28, 2017, we were proud to help Buffalo-based visual artist Julia Douglas celebrate the opening of her first solo exhibition, titled “Tinted.” 

“Life Stories: Restoring Justice” A Success!

Published May 27, 2017

From the day that Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. was launched, it has provided a platform for formerly incarcerated people and their loved ones to tell their stories.

West Side Promise Neighborhood Leadership Program Launches June!

Published May 24, 2017

The program aims to raise up new leaders on Buffalo's West Side and empower residents on the West Side to have a voice in the West Side Promise Neighborhood coalition.

Mentor an Emerging Leader this Fall

Published May 23, 2017

Mentors play an important role in supporting the new leaders of Buffalo!

Released Today: Health Equity and the Path to Inclusive Prosperity in Buffalo

Published May 8, 2017

New Profile of Buffalo Highlights Dramatic Inequities and Opportunities to Reverse Them

PUSH Buffalo Seeks Community Energy Specialist

Published March 30, 2017

Position will lead community education, research, and planning efforts with the goal of developing a replicable participatory planning process and producing a comprehensive community energy plan.