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Book Talk: Susan Anglada Bartley with Buffalo EducatorsJuly 24, 2018, 7-8:30 pm

Ms. Bartley will discuss her new book in conversation with some local educators who will be announced later. The event is FREE and open to the public; copies of the book are currently available at Talking Leaves…Books, 951 Elmwood Avenue, and will be available for purchase at the event as …

High Road Fellowship: Cornell High Road Fellows on the Public GoodJuly 24, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We’ll talk to students, Hannah Bollinger from Western New York Council, Ashni Verma from WNY Environmental Alliance, and, Richard Gan from Partnership for the Public Good. The students are all from Cornell University's ILR High Road …

Predatory Banking Practices: James Cutler on The Public GoodJuly 17, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from James Cutler from Good Neighbors Credit Union discussing the benefits of a credit union, financial literacy and much more! Listen in, then to learn more visit the Good Neighbors Credit Union here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 …

Fighting for Housing and Transportation JusticeJuly 13, 2018, 12-3 pm

Around the country, in regions as different as Buffalo-Niagara and the Bay Area of California, advocates are fighting to make their cities more equitable and sustainable.  At the heart of these campaigns are efforts to create and preserve more affordable housing, to prevent displacement, to …

NFTA Reform: Holly Nowak on The Public GoodJuly 10, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Holly Nowak Community Organizer for Coalition for Economic Justice discussing Buffalo Transit Riders United, recent developments in NFTA practices and much more! Listen in, then to learn more listen to Holly Nowak discuss NFTA reform …

Labor Takes the High Road: John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on the Public GoodJuly 3, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We’ll hear from John Baker and Hannah Lorenc on their work as High Road Fellows exploring the impact of organized labor on Western New York. Listen in, then learn more about the High Road Fellowship here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

Banking & Financial Literacy: Trina Burruss on The Public GoodJune 26, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Trina Burruss Regional Vice President & Community Relationship Officer at Northwest Bank discussing banking and financial literacy. Listen in, then to learn more about North West's new branch and education center read this article …

Employment Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Dixie Farr on the Public GoodJune 19, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Dixie FarrLife Skills Educator/Job Coach from the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) discussing the offerings of (CEO). Listen in, then to learn more about (CEO) visit the website here. The show will air live on Power 96.5 WNY at 7 pm, …

Toxic waste on several acres of a plant on East Delavan Avenue: Virginia Golden on the Public GoodJune 12, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Virginia Golden a resident of Delavan-Grider neighborhood discussing the stalled cleanup of the former General Motors plant on East Delavan Avenue. Listen in, then to learn more about his work please read this article here. The show will air …

The Blackness Project: Korey Green on The Public GoodJune 5, 2018, 7-7:30 pm

Join us for The Public Good this week! We'll hear from Korey Green Director of the Blackness Project. He is also the Editor, Writer, and Producer of many other films such as "The Romans". Listen in, then to learn more about his work please visit the Black Rose Productions website here.  The …