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.
Read more...2023 Timothy Barber Scholarship Application Information
February 11, 2023
2023 Timothy Barber Scholarship Application Now Available
Read more...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?
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...W.A.R.E. Annual Report 2022
February 18, 2023
WARE president and vice president highlight the organization's work during 2022.
Read more...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.
Read more...W.A.R.E. Announcing Upcoming 2022 Events and Anticipated Events/Opportunities
February 20, 2022
Here are some of Wayne Action for Racial Equality's plans for 2022.
Read more...2022 Wayne County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
February 20, 2022
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.
Read more...Winifred Hodge
March 22, 2021
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.
Read more...Gus Newport: Sixty Years of Activism for Racial Justice
March 22, 2021
Gus Newport, now in his mid-eighties, draws on his area roots for his continued activism for racial and social justice.
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