Social Justice

Each year, the college's Equity and Campus Diversity Office hosts a series of film screenings, speakers, and conversations to spark discussion on issues of diversity, inclusion, conflict, and social justice.

AFP celebrates positive innovations in the face of adversity. The festival provides multidisciplinary workshops and artworks that teach the tools and vocabulary to tell stories in challenging times to inspire hope and build strong, safe communities.

See how Buffalo State elevates social responsibility, community building, and social justice while taking action to improve the world for every individual in our community. Connections between racial justice and social issues including food insecurity, education, LGBTQ+, and voting will be explored.

A restorative justice framework that provides space for discussion, action planning, and addressing harm at the group and individual levels. The circles (held via Zoom) are facilitated by a wide variety of faculty and staff members on campus and from the greater Buffalo community.

Michael 'Hef' Heflin, assistant dean of Inclusion and Equity, hosts regular conversations on topics including justice concerns and the Black experience in America.

The Weigel Wellness Center’s Counseling Office has developed specializing support groups and workshops to assist students who have been affected by systemic  racism. Students can contact Weigel Wellness at (716) 878-6711.

A safe and confidential facilitated group appropriate for students of color who have been negatively affected by racism and are open to here-and-now opportunities for growth, healing, and connection.

Located on Buffalo's Grant Street near campus, the CAC provides consistent support and programming for community members of all ages.