This category is for any events not hosted by SJPJC even if we are supporting and/or cosponsoring the event.
On March 20 2003, the US launched the criminal invasion and occupation of Iraq. Eighteen years after that invasion, with many hundreds of thousands dead and trillions of dollars spent, the US war machine continues and expands its deadly presence in the Middle East and other regions of the world.…
On February 11, 2021, I had the privilege to attend a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Angela Davis, hosted by SJSU’s Human Rights Institute. Attending this event was surreal; I always regarded Angela Davis as a legendary figure. I had always seen her in documentaries, and she is cited as one of the major voices for progressive change. Seeing her speak “in person” over Zoom had me starstruck.
Take part in caring for our community by dropping off food and supplies to stock the Peace Pantry (in front of the Center, 48 S 7th St.) and the Community Fridge (17 N 2nd St.). Our next Community Food Drive isSunday, February 28th - 11 am to 2 pm San Jose Peace and Justice Center parking lot, 48 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
Join the Santa Clara County Single Payer Health Care Coalition for a webinar on Saturday, February 27 at 2-3:30P to learn about the pressing need for health justice, featuring grassroots community leaders from a spectrum of local organizations and movements. You must register in advance to attend this webinar: tinyurl.com/healthjusticedialogue. Check out our website to read more.
By Grace T., SJPJC Volunteer On Sunday, February 14, the Nihonmachi Outreach Committee of San José hosted a livestream through YouTube in remembrance of the 41st anniversary of the Executive Order 9066 that placed 120,000 Japanese Americans in internment camps and separated them from their families during World War II.…
You are invited to attend a Black History Month inspired Virtual Team In this Friday, February 12th at 5 pm. Please register in advance for the event.
Come show your support and join Laurie, Sharon, Corina, and Regina to remember Rudy Cardenas, Antonio Guzman Lopez, and Phillip Watkins. These families continue to be impacted by the loss of their loved ones at the hands of police officers in San José. This event will be held in front of San José City Hall on Thursday, February 18th at 4:45pm. Say their names! Know their stories!
Join us on Wednesday, February 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a Create in Place Workshop! With all of us still cooped up at home, we are bringing back our Create in Place Workshop sessions! Join us for some community connection time focused around creation of all sorts.…
Yesterday I attended the Inauguration Day Citizenship for All rally at San José City Hall. Organized by Decolonial ActionLab, there was a car caravan action that ended at City Hall where the rally was held. A number of powerful speakers addressed a socially distanced crowd in both English and Spanish.…
by Charlotte Casey, SJPJC Coordinating Council member At this perilous moment in history, Democratic Party leaders are citing Trump’s easy access to nuclear weapons as a reason to remove him from office. It should not have taken the president’s obvious derangement to remind us of the existential threat posed by…
