Articles

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?

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 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.

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.

June 2022 Additions to the Newark Library W.A.R.E. Collection

July 2, 2022

Four new titles in Newark Library's W.A.R.E. Book Collection are available to library patrons.

Juneteenth Justice Celebration

June 18, 2022

Announcing a Juneteenth Celebration event co-sponsored by Grace!, Rural Migrant Ministry, and Wayne Action for Racial Equality.

Town of Sodus Historical Society Juneteenth Celebration

June 6, 2022

The Sodus Historical Society invites you to Juneteenth presentations on June 9 and June 11.

School Board Elections: May 17, 2022

May 15, 2022

On May 17 across the county and state are important elections for school board members and school budgets. Across the county, the state, and the nation, the divide between ideologies is growing.

New for May 2022 in the Newark Library and W.A.R.E. Book Collection

May 7, 2022

Newark Library announces the May addition of 5 new book titles that address topics such as racial justice, dignity, racism's impact on youth, and uncompensated African American contributions.

Newest Additions to the Newark Library W.A.R.E. Collection

March 18, 2022

New titles recently added to the Newark Library's WARE Collection include the first children's book to be included in the collection.