Equality / Civil Rights Take Action
Sadly, Buffalo Niagara is one of the most segregated metropolitan regions in the nation, and minority communities suffer from astounding rates of poverty. Illegal discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, and other classifications remains all too common in crucial areas like housing and employment. Our region cannot thrive without aggressive efforts to root out discrimination and advance equality.
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January 29, 2025
Partnership for the Public Good Rolls Out Policy Change Agenda for 2025
On the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025, Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and community advocates—from large social and health and legal service agencies, neighborhood groups, arts organizations, small businesses, and environmental justice organizations—convened to unveil the …
January 17, 2025
WGRZ: "More than 100 community groups voice support for Kensington Expressway's removal, Humboldt Parkway's restoration"
Nate Benson | January 17, 2025 Community-based think tank Partnership for the Public Good unveiled its 2025 Community Agenda Friday morning during an event at Buffalo State University. The community agenda is a list of 10 policies, voted on by the partners of PPG, that the organization will …
October 31, 2024
Spectrum News: "Language access law aims to help immigrants in Western N.Y."
Viktoria Hallikaar | October 31, 2024 Building a new home for yourself or your family is hard. It’s even harder when you don’t understand what’s going on around you. “The basic principle that makes a person a human being is being able to communicate, to be able to express …
June 4, 2024
Uniting on the High Road Conference is Now Free!
Thanks to generous sponsors, we are offering free registration to attend Uniting on the High Road: A Conference on Economic Justice at the Local Level. You can register by filling out this form. Registration is due by Friday, June 14.
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The Home Within: Multilingual Poetry EventOctober 10, 2024, 6-9 pm
New York Immigration Coalition and Kind Fools, featuring Buffalo poets and artists
The Home Within is a Multilingual Poetry event honoring Buffalo’s rich Linguistic Tapestry and Language Justice.
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Advocacy LabSeptember 24, 2024, 12:30-2 pm
Andrea Ó Súilleabháin, Regine Ndanga
While 501(c)(3)s cannot directly support or oppose candidates for public office, there are many advocacy and voter education activities these organizations and their staff may do. Join PPG as we share the laws and rules regarding electoral activities and describe examples of what you can do.
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 …
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 …
