The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a motion promoting equality and denouncing racism. Legislator Tom Nelson, who is a teacher in Frewsburg, said he was offended by an incident last October where people wore black face costumes at a … [Read more...]
Over 70 Attend Meeting for Black-African American Community to Discuss Concerns
Frustrations over being under-represented and experiences of racism were top concerns expressed by members of the Black and African American community at a meeting Thursday night. Over 70 people attended the meeting hosted by the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Alize Scott – December 15, 2022
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Alize Scott - December 15, 2022 Talking about racism, white privilege, and micro-aggressions may not seem like good holiday fun, but we take on these topics with YWCA's Director of Social Justice and Race Equity Alize … [Read more...]
Over 60 Attend ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to Memorialize Those Killed in Mass Shootings, Advocate for Change
Over 60 people attended a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally in City Hall to honor the memory of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting on May 14th and those killed in the elementary school shooting on May 24. The event was organized by the … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA is Holding “Stand Against Racism” Event
The Jamestown YWCA is encouraging people to get involved in the "Stand Against Racism" event scheduled for Friday, April 23rd. YWCA Executive Director Amanda Gesing said this year's event addresses racism as a public health crisis, "And what … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] American Chronicles Episode 5 – Reflections Racism
American Chronicles 5. originally airing July 3, 2015. REFLECTIONS ON RACE © 2015 John C. Merino I learned to play guitar by listening to Mississippi John Hurt records, borrowed from the Public Library. With a Mel Bay beginner’s guitar book … [Read more...]
