Women’s History Month: Mama Bear
In honor of Women’s History Month, The Western New York Peace Center would like to recognize a strong woman, who continues to spread her traditions and culture to all with peace, strength and …
Victorious Women of Stitch Buffalo
WNY Peace Center is honoring and partnering with Stitch Buffalo for this year’s Women’s March 2022. May is International Victorious Women’s Month, along with the WNY Women’s March. It is the perfect time …
Remembering The Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan genocide occurred between April 7th and July 15th of 1994. During this period of approximately 100 days, members of the Tutsi minority ethnic group, and members of the Hutu …
65th Anniversary of the Enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957
“The Civil Rights Act of 1957 was the first federal civil rights legislation passed by the United States Congress since the Civil Rights Act of 1875. The bill was passed …
1/22: Anniversary of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Along with today being our 2023 Annual Meeting, did you know that 1/22 is the anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)? The TPNW, or the Nuclear Weapon …
Dr. King & Uniting The Struggles
Did you know that the WNY Peace Center was founded in 1967 by Buffalonians as a chapter of Rev. Dr. King’s Clergy and Laity Concerned? While WNYPC members initially devoted …
Black History Month
National Black History Month is a time to recognize the impact that Black Americans and their history have had on America. In alignment with our Pillars of Justice, we encourage …