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Wayne Action for Racial Equality

is dedicated to ending racism and promoting racial equality for all members of our community through direct action, community education, community engagement, and advocacy. WARE was founded in 1985 in Wayne County, NY and continues to focus its attention on Wayne County while networking with organizations beyond the county.

Upcoming Events

The WARE monthly meeting is held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm via ZOOM until further notice to keep the public safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The ZOOM meeting invitation is sent each month to all WARE members in the WARE email group a few days prior to that month’s meeting. Anyone experiencing difficulties can call Jim Wood, at 585-967-8687.

Monday, February 6, 2023
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6:00 pm
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W.A.R.E. Annual Meeting

Virtual Meeting via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2931361986

See past events

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

February 20, 2022

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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.

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2021 Timothy Barber Scholarship Awardees

June 16, 2021

The 2021 recipients are three African American graduating high school seniors who are actively addressing racism and using their talents to ensure the equal rights of all to achieve their potential.

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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.

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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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