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The Sodus and Williamson Underground Railroad Audio Visual Auto Tour Just Got Easier to Access

May 25, 2023

As part of The Black History Month in a Year Project, lawn signs can now guide your tour of Underground Railroad Stations and other related sites throughout Williamson, Sodus, and Sodus Point.

Wayne County Black Barbers

April 30, 2023

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.

Black Civil War Veterans

April 23, 2023

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

Black History Month in a Year 2023 Calendar

April 9, 2023

A variety of resources and programs are available throughout the year to honor those individuals, particularly locally, who have made contributions to Black History.

Austin Steward Black History

April 9, 2023

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.

Extraordinary Ordinary Lives: Part 2

April 6, 2023

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.

Extraordinary Ordinary Lives

March 20, 2023

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

W.A.R.E. Annual Report 2022

February 18, 2023

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

2023 Timothy Barber Scholarship Application Information

February 11, 2023

2023 Timothy Barber Scholarship Application Now Available

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

January 10, 2023

Please join W.A.R.E and Wayne County Communities this Monday, January 16, for an annual day of celebration!

In Remembrance of Gustavo Guavara

January 2, 2023

Embrey recalls, first hand, how Gustavo advocated for Wayne County's Mexican community, assuring recognition of their humanity and fulfillment of their social, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Four New Books Added to the Newark Library W.A.R.E. Collection

December 26, 2022

Please see the latest additions to Newark Public Library's W.A.R.E collection.

W.A.R.E. Annual Officer Nominations

December 10, 2022

Please read the attached cover letter and complete the nomination form as directed.

Postponement: The Voices of Wayne County book release dedication program

October 22, 2022

Please note the unfortunate need to postpone this event.

Austin Steward Historical Marker Dedication Presentation

October 22, 2022

WARE members, Earl Greene and Jim Wood, spoke at the dedication of the Austin Steward roadside historical marker. The following text represents the words spoken by Dr. Wood at the October 22 event.

Books Added to Newark Library W.A.R.E Collection

September 17, 2022

Five new books are available in the WARE Collection at Newark Library.

Butler Mural Dedication: Samuel Ward and Antoinette Brown

September 14, 2022

Commemorating historic contributions of Ward as the first African-American minister in Wayne County and Brown as the first woman ordained in the United States

2022 Timothy Barber Memorial Scholarship Awardees

July 22, 2022

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