Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Todd Vaarwerk, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL). He'll be discussing WNYIL advocacy work, results from the recently released state budget, as well as local efforts such as accessibility …
Learn how to build and support a more equal, affirming, and productive environment.
What role do secret donors play in our elections? What about super PACs, whose names often obscure their intent, and whose spending is unconstrained? The public is invited to discuss these issues after viewing the film Dark Money on Saturday, March 30, at the Harlem Road Community Center, …
Learn what power mapping research is and how to use it to make a difference
Since the 1960s, the richest 1% of the United States population saw their wealth increase seven-fold, while the poorest 10% went from no wealth into actual debt. The United States is becoming one of the most unequal societies in the world. Recent federal policy changes and tax reforms will hurt …
Join us on The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from Bob Mahoney, business representative at SEIU Local 200 United discussing recent advocacy work for reduced NFTA fares for low-income riders. Bob represents many low-wage employees who rely on public transportation to get to and from work, …
FAB Forums is a series of community conversations examining the past, present, and future of frontline arts institutions in our city. At FAB Forums, you are invited to join Frontline Arts Buffalo in conversation on the following questions: What is the role and purpose of frontline arts …
Join us on The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Heather Gring, archivist at the Burchfield Penney Art Center and board member of Locust Street Art as well as Maria Ta, program director at Ujima Company discussing frontline arts organizations and the upcoming Frontline Arts Buffalo (FAB) …
Join David Fathi, director of the ACLU's National Prison Project, on Wednesday, March 13th at 4:30pm in the Cellino and Barnes Conference Room (509 O'Brian Hall, University at Buffalo School of Law) for a discussion of the human and financial costs associated with the U.S.'s reliance on mass …
Learn how to effectively write and use print media to get your message heard. Join Sam Magavern, senior policy fellow at PPG, Dawn Bracely and Greg Connors, editorial writers at The Buffalo News for tips and techniques on how to craft your message. You will have the opportunity to …