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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 …

The Public Good Speaks with Megan Connelly of Partnership for the Public GoodJanuary 10, 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 Megan Connelly of the Partnership for the Public Good. Megan will discuss our community agenda process and will give listeners a sneak peak of our soon-to-be-released 2017 Community Agenda.

The Public Good Speaks with Lorna Hill, Rob Galbraith and Larry Scott about Carl Paladino's comments and the community's responseJanuary 10, 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 Lorna Hill (founder of Ujima Theatre), Rob Galbraith (of the Public Accountability Initiative) and Jenn Mecozzi (member of the Buffalo School Board). They will discuss Carl's Paladino's racist comments …

The Public Good Speaks with Elizabeth Triggs of None Like You/We CareDecember 27, 2016, 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 Elizabeth Triggs of None Like You/We Care. None Like You/We Care was created to provide assistance to those in the community who are less fortunate by fixing and renovating homes. In addition None Like …