University United Methodist Church pastor utilizes community outreach, activism in practice of faith

Alicia Wood, pastor at University United Methodist Church, has spent three-and-a-half years advocating on behalf of marginalized communities. Read More »

11-year-old artist, activist to be honored with downtown mural

Amiah Crisler, an 11-year-old at the Edward Smith K-8 School in Syracuse, was a featured speaker at the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse and a recipient of Syracuse University’s Unsung Hero Award. Known for her creative talents, Crisler will have her artwork recognized with a mural downtown later this year. Read More »

Hundreds gather in downtown Syracuse for Women’s March

Protesters marched from the Everson Museum of Art to the University United Methodist Church in support of women’s rights and other intersectional social justice issues. Read More »

Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse

Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read More »