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Mark Talley

Allen Hall - UB

part of a series on Rise

About the speaker

Mark Talley, an accomplished author and advocate, is deeply committed to enhancing his community. He is the founder of Agents For Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that tackles systemic inequalities. Mark's book, "5/14 - The Day the Devil Came to Buffalo," illuminates their personal journey following their mother's experience as a victim of a terrorist attack. Through unwavering resilience, determination, and a strong dedication to social justice, Mark's efforts have a profound and enduring impact in the ongoing fight against injustice and inequality.

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What is CreativeMornings?
CreativeMornings is a free breakfast speaker series that happens every month in cities around the world. Here in Buffalo, we formed a chapter to join the collective in 2016. Entirely through volunteerism, we’ve welcomed nearly 100 of the city’s thought leaders to the WNY stage and served 4591 cups of coffee.

Can anyone attend?
Yes! Everyone is creative; everyone is welcome! We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable individuals of all abilities to engage fully. To request an accommodation, including reserved seating, please email us or message us via @bfloiscreative. A sign interpreter will be onsite for this talk, thanks to Deaf Access Services.

Wait, I work then!
Maybe we can help convince your boss that attending works? And, when we have the volunteer capacity, talks are live-streamed. Check out their event pages for availability and find any past talk in the Buffalo archive.

Is there a cost to attend?
No, CreativeMornings is a totally free event here and all around the world.

How do I register to attend?
In Buffalo, we gather on the second Friday of every month. At noon, on the Monday before, you’ll be able to reserve your seat via this event page. All registered attendees will receive a confirmation email.

How can I learn about upcoming events?
Subscribe to our local newsletter. You’ll receive these invitations to your inbox.

How can I become a sponsor?
Oh phew, that was quick! Here are some of the ways we help folks advertise and enrich their work with us. Drop us a line, let’s get a coffee. Building out thoughtful, dynamic sponsorship offerings for our community to experience WNY’s creativity array is something we dig.

I have something to give!
This whole thing is an engine of generosity, from the volunteers whose talent has made it run to attendees volunteering their time and attention to folks on stage each month. Giving is our love language. Send that language our way.