Wayne Action for Racial Equality

News from FLX Justice Partnership/FLX Accountability Network

WARE maintains a networking relationship with FLX Justice Partnership and the FLX Accountability Network, whose mission and advocacy are very similar to WARE's.

The Fingerlakes Conscience: April 29, 2024 Edition

2024 Timothy Barber Scholarship Application Information

Awarded to three graduating high school seniors who identify as Black or African-American and who are using their talents to ensure equal rights of all to achieve their potential.

Austin Steward Black History

Austin Steward, a local 19th century anti-racist warrior, authored his memoir, Twenty Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman. Examples from the book are highlighted here.

2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Please join W.A.R.E. and the Wayne County community in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Rural Women's Assembly Sponsorship Opportunity

Like WARE, Rural Migrant Ministries stands with women from all communities. Please consider helping rural women and their children attend this year's Women's Assembly event.

Extraordinary Ordinary Lives

Agnes (Aggie) Watkins is one of the extraordinary local Black women who resisted the evils of slavery by their fortitude, resilience and cunning.

2023 Timothy Barber Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Extraordinary Ordinary Lives: Part 2

Jim's article highlights the journey and struggles of the family of Betsy and Aaron Bristol, separated by slavery and courageously reunited following their freedom.

Coverage of the Gordon Granger Historical Marker Dedication

Photos and local news media links offer coverage of the Juneteenth Gordon Granger Historical Marker Dedication.

W.A.R.E. Annual Report 2022

WARE president and vice president highlight the organization's work during 2022.

2022 Timothy Barber Memorial Scholarship Awardees

Wayne Action for Racial Equality is pleased to announce the three area graduating high school seniors who have been awarded 2022 Timothy Barber Scholarships.

Wayne County Black Barbers

During the latter half of the 19th century, 64 Black barbers plied their trade in towns across Wayne County, many of them very active in social reform movements.

W.A.R.E. Announcing Upcoming 2022 Events and Anticipated Events/Opportunities

Here are some of Wayne Action for Racial Equality's plans for 2022.

Black Civil War Veterans

Did you know that black men were not allowed to fight in the Civil War until after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?

2022 Wayne County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

On January 17, WARE's annual Wayne County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration was co-hosted virtually by Sodus Third UMC, the Village of Sodus and Finger Lakes Community Schools.

Winifred Hodge

In continuation of WARE’s yearly celebration of Black History Month with weekly biographies of remarkable people, we will be celebrating local individuals by using their own words of wisdom.

Gus Newport: Sixty Years of Activism for Racial Justice

Gus Newport, now in his mid-eighties, draws on his area roots for his continued activism for racial and social justice.