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The Public Good Speaks with Andrew Lashua from United Way's CA$H Program on March 7.March 7, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

Andy Lashua

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Andrew Lashua from the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. Andrew will speak about the United Way's Community Assets, Savings & Hope (CA$H) program, VITA tax preparation services and …

The Public Good Speaks with Brandon Williamson from Pure Ink PoetryFebruary 21, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

WUFO 1080AM

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Brandon Williamson from Pure Ink Poetry. Brandon will speak about Pure Ink Poetry's community of artists, monthly poetry slam and open mics, and community engagement work.

The Public Good Speaks with Brandon Williamson from Pure Ink Poetry on Feb. 21.February 21, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

Brandon Williamson

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Brandon Williamson from Pure Ink Poetry. Brandon will speak about Pure Ink Poetry's community of artists, monthly poetry slam and open mics, and community engagement work.

The Public Good Speaks with Grace Andriette & Brian Milbrand about segregation in Buffalo schoolsJanuary 31, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

WUFO 1080AM

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Grace Andriette & Brian Milbrand. They will speak about their forthcoming documentary on segregation in Buffalo schools.

The Public Good Speaks with Lindsay Heckler of the Center for Elder Law & JusticeJanuary 24, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

WUFO 1080AM

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Lindsay Heckler of the Center for Elder Law and Justice about the rights of our older friends and relatives.

Police Oversight Committee MeetingJanuary 24, 2017, 11 am-1 pm

Justice & Opportunity Table

Buffalo has its own citizens' review board to investigate citizen complaints against police, yet it hasn't investigated a complaint in years. Come to the next Police Oversight Committee meeting to show support for effective accountability of the Buffalo Police Department. 

Screening of 13thJanuary 17, 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm

Justice & Opportunity Table

Join us in viewing and discussing Ava DuVernay's Netflix-produced documentary “13th,” which shows the direct connection between slavery and mass incarceration. Learn how to get involved in dismantling the criminal justice system in Buffalo. Then join us again at the Merriweather Library …

The Public Good Speaks with Antonia Simeti, Adaria Robinson, and Gail Wells about just conservation in BuffaloJanuary 17, 2017, 1-1:30 pm

WUFO 1080AM

Be sure to tune in to the Public Good Tuesday at 1pm on WUFO MIX 1080AM. We will be speaking with Antonia Simeti and Adaria Robinson of Groundwork Buffalo, as well as Gail Wells of the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. They will speak about historical and environmental …

2017 Community Agenda Roll OutJanuary 13, 2017, 2-3:30 pm

Partnership For The Public Good

The Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) unites over 250 organizations working for a better Buffalo. Each fall PPG leads a democratic process among its partners to determine the Community Agenda for the coming year.

People United Against PaladinoJanuary 16, 1 pm-January 11, 2017 3 pm

Buffalo Parent-Teacher Organization

Join our partner, the Buffalo Parent-Teacher Organization on Monday: In the inspiration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the People of Buffalo will assemble in mass on MLK Day at MLK Park (778 Best St. 14211) to send a message, loud and clear, to Commissioner MaryEllen Elia to remove Carl Paladino …