Events

Voting Rights History is Black History

The Fight for Voting Rights Continues Celebrating voting rights history and Black history go hand in hand. As we commemorate the great leaders and moments — both the known and the unsung — we must remember that the struggle to protect voting rights continues. We must continue to fight to ensure that we are not adding […]

08 - 15 Feb

All Day

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City of Buffalo Charter Revision Commission

The Charter is the foundational document for the City of Buffalo.  iI establishes the power of elected officials, the City’s departments and commissions, as well as the basic functions of municipal government. Currently, a commission of our neighbors have been appointed to update this Charter – the last time was about 25 years ago so […]

12 Feb

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Delavan-Grider Community Center

877 E. Delavan, Buffalo

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Members Meeting & Program Planning

There is a lot happening in our country that is threatening our democracy, infringing on voting rights, health care equity and the further exclusion of diversity, equity and inclusion of our friends and neighbors.  What’s most important to you?  What issues do you believe your Buffalo-Niagara Chapter of the League should focus on this year? […]

14 Feb

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209

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Black Women Who Define(d) the Voting Rights Movement

February is Black History Month, and as we reflect on the triumphs and history of African Americans, we want to acknowledge the role of Black women in the voting rights movement. From Ida B. Wells to Stacey Abrams, Black women have played a pivotal role in the advancement of voting rights. Although there have been […]

15 - 28 Feb

All Day

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MLK Jr. Day of Service – RESCHEDULED

Dear Volunteers and WNY Community, Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and care for one another following our recent postponement. We are excited to share that our 2026 MLK Day of Service has been officially rescheduled for Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We are looking forward to coming back together under safer […]

16 Feb

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Bethel AME Church

1525 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY

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Meet the League Virtual Meeting

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84350101742?pwd=wPKSqNe4ReaioE12HxALPcvBABYDoi.1

17 Feb

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209

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Buffalo Black History Firsts and More

Buffalo’s Black history includes many stories of unsung heroes and lesser-known trailblazers. Explore the stories below of the city’s first Black author, playwright, juror and television host. https://buffalohistory.org/discover-these-5-buffalo-black-history-firsts/   And discover even more Buffalo firsts of all kinds, more than 350 of them.  Use this link the list of all 350 of our black neighbors who […]

19 - 28 Feb

All Day

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Women’s History Month: National Women’s History Museum

Did you know there is a National Women History Museum devoted to the advancements and accomplishment of Women in our world.  Check it out at this link: ttps://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history AND. The Library of Congress and some fabulous books on amazing women who helped to shape our world.  Here is their link: https://library-of-congress-shop.myshopify.com/collections/womens-history-books?page=1    

01 - 08 Mar

All Day

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GREAT DECISIONS

GREAT DECISIONS  The League sponsors the discussion group Great Decisions and we are assessing continuing in 2026, dependent on sufficient interest. The group meets from March through October and each month discusses a chapter from the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions booklet. The books are available at the FPA website https://fpa.org/great-decisions/and cost $35 plus shipping, […]

06 Mar

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Women’s History Month – Books and Movies

Check out this You Tube video link about Books that highlight Women:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXNinhSVP5M and then there are Movies.   Here  are some picks about women that made a difference: The Help Hidden Figures The Six Triple Eight Suffragette Norma Rae A Women called Moses Silkwood Black Panther:  Wakanda Forever The Color Purple The Woman KIng […]

08 - 15 Mar

All Day

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City of Buffalo Charter Revision Commission

https://www.buffalony.gov/1802/City-of-Buffalo-Charter-Revision-Commiss Did you know that the rules under which the City of Buffalo does business are undergoing a review?  That changes will be happening?  That you can offer YOUR ideas to the Commission?  Check out the link above, or scroll down for some information and meeting dates and times taken from the site. City of […]

12 Mar - 15 Aug

All Day

Various Locations. Check the webisite for specific dates, times and places.

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Buffalo Women Who Made History

We had special women Western New York history.  This link honors our own:  https://hellobuffalohikes.com/buffalo-women-who-made-history-a-compilation/

15 - 22 Mar

All Day

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