The exhibit, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, must come down on Monday, January 12. Join us for an hour or more to help dismantle and repack all the pieces of this incredible exhibit so it can be shipped on to its next 'port of call'. Dismantling will begin at 10am on the 4th floor…
Join in the planning and implementation of this fun and unique event! Over the Edge urban rappelling event (https://overtheedgeglobal.com/) is holding its full committee planning sessions on Monday, Janaury 12 at 5pm with our partner the YWCA of Troy. We need folks who are interested in working on marketing of this event, recruiting rappelers, recruiting…
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please join with others in your local community to honor Dr. King and to commit to continuing the work for justice to which he dedicated his life.
Today is the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing that is sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Click HERE to access more information on the Kellog website. Many events are being held around the country. Perhaps you would like to collaborate with UREC in 2027 to host an event?
The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence will be closed on Presidents' Day. We wish you a pleasant Presidents' Day and look forward to seeing you soon!
Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz begin their presentation with an explanation of the title, the motivation for writing the book, and our partnership’s origins. The talk focuses on several abolitionists - white and Black, male and female - who epitomize the spirit of DEFIANCE. Throughout, we seek to make connections to the current repression…
Pay a visit to UREC's table at Southgate Elementary School's Multicultural Festival. Enjoy the festivities. See you there!
MaryLiz and Paul Stewart, co-founders of the UREC are going to be conducting a Founders' Tour Experience. This special tour is a three (3) hour experience, conducted by the Stewart’s…
Join with UREC board members and volunteers to refine and implement a 2026 Fund Development plan for UREC. Events, cultivation of donors, fee-for-service programs, grants are part of any strong…
Sign up to be part of this unique out-of-school program for high school juniors and seniors. Be an agent of change! Prepare yourself to democratize and diversify the museum…
Continuing UREC’s tradition of programming that promotes collaboration, literary and research skills in our high school participants, teen participants, led by UREC facilitators, will learn local Underground Railroad history and…
Join the Albany County Legislative Black Caucus and Community members to celebrate Black History month on Friday, February 6 from 11am-1pm in the Cahill Room at 112 State Street, Albany,…
