Diversify Our Narrative!

By Shalvi Kamble, District Lead for SJUSD chapter of Diversify Our Narrative Purchase a #DiversifyOurNarrative sticker to support their initiative! This June, a nonprofit sprung up in response to the surge of Black Lives Matter protests across the country. There was a rise in efforts to spread racial literacy and…

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Looking towards 2021…

Throughout this year, the Center has evolved in many different ways. We have continued to serve as a resource center for progressive activist groups, primarily as a storage space for groups activating in the streets and a location for distributing essential PPE and building care kits. We have also implemented…

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Tierramor: Ethical & educational plant based products

This holiday season, the San José Peace and Justice Center will be featuring community members and other small businesses to share opportunities for shopping and to promote equitable purchasing. Miriam, owner of Tierramor My name is Miriam and my shop, Tierramor, offers plant-and-nature based home decor and gifts. I was…

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Community Discussion: Abolition 101

Abolish ICE. Abolish the police. Abolish prisons. When I hear the word abolish used in this way, it sounds like a destructive term. While abolitionism is about dismantling oppressive institutions and systems, it is also about BUILDING different avenues to support collective thriving and models to represent how we want…

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Help plan for the future of San Fernando Street!

The Bike and Pedestrian Program of the City of San José Department of Transportation is seeking input from the community regarding the planning process for updates to San Fernando Street in downtown San José that will be constructed over the next few years. This preliminary survey will influence how the project will move forward, so make your voice heard!

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CAIR and SV De-Bug Solidarity Statement

In solidarity with our community members impacted by police violence in Santa Clara County, the San José Peace and Justice Center condemns the San José Police Department’s (SJPD) oppressive actions towards Black, Brown, Latinx, Indigenous, and all People of Color; inclusive of those who may not identify with society’s normative sexual and gender identities, economic status, abilities and disabilities, religious beliefs and disbeliefs, and immigration status.

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Event Recap: Car Caravan for Peace

By Tara McHugh, Coordinator of SJPJC Photo by Simona Martin, Pro Bono Photo On Monday, May 25th, advocates for peace gathered for a car caravan from Peace Corner (Stevens Creek & Winchester Blvds.) to Roosevelt Community Center. Memorial Day is a holiday honoring people who died while serving in the…

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