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Next Generation Leaders featuring PPG's Summer 2024 InternsAugust 13, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

On this episode of The Public Good, we speak to our Summer 2024 PPG interns on "Next Gen Leaders." 

The Privilege of Voice: Expanding Language Access Through The ArtsJuly 30, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

What does it mean to truly hear the voices of our communities? Who gets to shape the narratives in our society, and who is left unheard? In this episode, guests Hagar Hafez and Anna Porter from the ⁠New York Immigration Coalition ⁠dive into the critical issue of language access in Western New …

"Untold Stories: Life After Foster Care" ScreeningJuly 24, 2024, 1-2 pm

Dejia James & Dr. Leah Angel Daniel

Join us for a virtual film screening of Untold Stories: Life After Foster Care. 

Fighting Against Injustice Through Theatre with UjimaJuly 24, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

How are the creative outlets of theater and the arts a direct pathway to healing and justice for subjugated populations?  On this summer High Road series episode, our guests, Gabriella McKinley and High Road Fellow Daniela Gloster from ⁠Ujima Company Inc⁠., will discuss the salient and …

Building Strong Democratic Labor Movements with WNY Area Labor FederationJuly 9, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

With the election looming, maintaining labor rights is a top priority for ⁠WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO⁠. On this summer High Road series episode, our guests Austin Morgan and High Road Fellow Matthew Dye from the WNY Labor Federation discuss the current state of labor unions and the …

Empowering Grassroots Leaders with the Clean Air CoalitionJuly 2, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

On this summer High Road series episode, Chris Murawski and High Road Fellow Sia Gu from the ⁠Clean Air Coalition of WNY⁠ discuss the work of grassroots leadership development and the intersections of environmental justice with racial, economic, and social justice.

Black Maternal Health Awareness with BPPNJune 25, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia James

This week, we welcome Felicia Stanley, Luanne Brown, and Program Mom Dora from the Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network (BPPN). We'll delve into critical discussions about Black Maternal Awareness and health disparities.

Uniting on the High Road ConferenceJune 20, 4 pm-June 22, 2024 1:30 pm

Partnership for the Public Good, Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, national and local partners and experts

Uniting on the High Road: A Conference on Economic Justice at the Local Level will take place on June 20-22, 2024 in Buffalo, NY. Hosted by Cornell University ILR Buffalo Co-Lab and Partnership for the Public Good, with community and academic partners from across Buffalo and nationwide, the …

Uniting on the High Road Conference on The Public GoodJune 11, 2024, 11:30 am-12 pm

Dejia Marie James

Join us on The Public Good! Our guest is Andrea Ó Súilleabháin with Partnership for the Public Good. 

Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYSMay 24, 2024, 12-1:30 pm

Rusty Weaver and community partners

Community partners, policy makers, and decision makers across NY are invited to join Rusty Weaver, Director of Research, ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community leaders in broadband accessibility for a presentation of the Digital Equity Tool and a discussion on opportunities going forward.  Register …