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 …
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 …
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9th is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. From the UN on Indigenous Youth as agents of change for self-determination: “Violations of the rights of the world’s Indigenous Peoples …
The “Universal” Declaration of Human Rights; 1948
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th, 1948 and is regarded as a monumental step toward promoting global freedom …