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Unpacking White Rage: Ekua Mends-Aidoo, Stephanie Peete, and Wil Green on The Public GoodFebruary 6, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

Join us on The Public Good! Our guests are Ekua Mends-Aidoo, President of Clementine Gold Group; Stephanie Peete, co-owner of Second Chapter Book Store and Director of Workforce Development at Say Yes Buffalo; and Wil Green, Director of Outreach and Community Engagement at the UB Graduate …

2024 Community Agenda RolloutJanuary 12, 2024, 10:30 am-12 pm

Join us on Friday, January 12 as we unveil our partners' 2024 policy solutions!

Pure Ink Poetry and The Calamus Project on The Public Good: Brandon Williamson and Sam MagavernNovember 14, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

Join us on The Public Good! Our guests are Brandon Williamson with Pure Ink Poetry and Sam Magavern with The Calamus Project.

Squeaky Wheel on The Public Good: Meg SpecksgoorOctober 31, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

Join us on The Public Good! Our guest is Meg Specksgoor with Squeaky Wheel.

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor: Terry Alford and Andreina Taylor on The Public GoodJuly 18, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

Join us on The Public Good!  Our guests are Terry Alford and Andreina Taylor with the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor.

Upstate NY Black and Latino Pride: Tajé Jenkins-Jones and Alexandre Burgos on The Public GoodJune 27, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

Join us on The Public Good!  Our guests are Tajé Jenkins-Jones and Alexandre Burgos of the Upstate New York Black & Latino Pride. Their mission is to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ People of Color in Buffalo & beyond.  Buffalo Black & Latino Pride Week is July 17 - 24, …

Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo: Dayatra Amber on The Public GoodJune 20, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

This week on The Public Good, we're joined by Dayatra Amber, a Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo committee member. She discusses the rich history of the Juneteenth Festival of Buffalo and uplifts this year's celebration. Visit the Buffalo Juneteenth website here.

Media Advisory: Community Groups to Call for Three Priorities in the City of Buffalo BudgetMay 11, 2023, 9-9:30 am

PPG and Community Leaders

MEDIA ADVISORY May 8, 2023 Contact: Dejia James, 716-507-7295, dejia@ppgbuffalo.org  Community Groups to Call for Three Priorities in the City of Buffalo Budget WHAT: Partnership for the Public Good and its partner organizations are calling for three priorities to be included in the City …

Justice and the Arts - Cullud Wattah at Ujima Theater: Gabriella McKinley and Brian Brown on The Public GoodMay 9, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

It’s been nine years since the Flint water crisis began in April 2014. Yet many Flint residents are still fighting for justice and restitution. “Cullud Wattah,” a play by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, tells the story of Marion and her family, who experienced lead exposure due to the …

Justice and the Arts - Cullud Wattah at Ujima Theater: Gabriella McKinley and Brian Brown on The Public GoodMay 9, 2023, 10:30-11 am

Dejia James

It’s been nine years since the Flint water crisis began in April 2014. Yet many Flint residents are still fighting for justice and restitution. “Cullud Wattah,” a play by Erika Dickerson-Despenza, tells the story of Marion and her family, who experienced lead exposure due to the …