The African American Heritage Corridor is hosting a day of service on January 29, from 8:45 – 10:00 a.m. The event is being held in recognition of Martin Luther King Day, which was celebrated on January 17.
Participants are asked to gather on the grounds of the Michigan Street Baptist Church ready to clean up trash along. Instructions and cleaning supplies will be given out upon arrival.
Please wear a mask and pre-register at: www.michiganstreetbuffalo.org/mlk-day.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor. The organization is hosting a series of (virtual) lectures throughout the month of February. All are free and open to the public, and begin at 6:00 p.m.
The first lecture in the series is scheduled for February 2 and is titled “James Clipper: The REAL Story.” Jesse Clipper was the first African American soldier from Buffalo to die in World War I. This lecture takes a deep dive into his life story and will reveal that there is far more to this Buffalo hero than commonly known.
To register for this lecture or view the full list of upcoming events, click here.
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
Many thanks to those who donated hats, scarves, mittens and coats to the clothing drive for None Like You/ We Care. The items were distributed to campus community neighbors.
Also, a thank you to helpers from the pre-health and women’s basketball programs for working at the First Fruits food pantry at Lincoln church during the Christmas season.
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
Here are some opportunities to help at the First Fruits Food Pantry. It is located steps from the KAC at Lincoln Church, 641 Masten Ave., corner of Main St.
Need volunteers to fill grocery bags
Friday, December 17, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Monday, December 20, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 21, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pantry open from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 27 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 28 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pantry open from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please contact Mary Rockwell at rockwel3@canisius.edu if you are interested in volunteering.
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
The New Buffalo Institute is collecting mittens, hats and scarves for the organization None Like You/We Care. They are hosting a giveaway on December 11. Please help them distribute warm clothing to our neighbors. See more details on their flyer.
A bin for donations is located outside of the Library.
Thanks for your contributions!
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
