Villa Maria College partnered with New York State Senator Timothy M. Kennedy and Say Yes Buffalo to present this free and open to the public event.
Listen. Learn. Act.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 · 7:00PM · Villa Maria College Auditorium
Education’s Role in Combating Racism and Violence.
Listen, Learn, Act provided a platform for leaders in education and the Western New York community to discuss racism, and the role educating plays in making a difference.
Read a Recap Written by Villa Students
Panelists consisted of students and faculty within our community.
Moderated by
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Zeneta Everhart
Director of Diversity and Inclusion,
NYS Senator Timothy Kennedy,
63rd District
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Dr. Matthew Giordano
President,
Villa Maria College
Respondents
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Byron W. Brown
Mayor,
City of Buffalo
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Dr. Shahla Ahmad, MD, CCFP
Family & Geriatric Medicine Physician,
Community Health Center of Buffalo
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Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner
President,
SUNY Buffalo State College
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Timothy M. Kennedy
New York State Senator,
63rd District