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.

Film series organized around categories of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and abilities, with an emphasis on intersectionality.

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

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

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

Spring 2023 meetings

• February 14
• March 14
• April 18

Healing Space for Black Students

• Take reprieve from and process racial trauma with culturally affirming activities!
• Learn to understand and navigate microaggressions, code-switching, stereotyping, imposter syndrome, and more.
• Explore Black self-worth and acceptance and Black Triumph and joy!

Meets every Thursday, 12:30–2:00 p.m. in Weigel Health Center 203

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.