Shared with permission of South Bay Youth Changemakers South Bay Youth Changemakers is hosting its third summer program, Critical Connections Summer (CCS), to develop youth leaders committed to social change and transforming the South Bay! CCS is a free program open to high school students in Santa Clara County who want to make a difference […]
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Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence – 2022
any thanks to the local Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom chapters for this great event video from their April 4, 2022 reading of this important speech.
Good Friday – This Tax Day April 15, 2022
A message from the Ecumenical Peace Institute and Livermore Conversion Project Virtual Worship & Witness focused on the Livermore Nuclear Weapons Laboratory April 15, 2022, 8 am – Gather online at 7:45 am For Zoom and Facebook Information, visit www.epicalc.org. Rev. Allison Tanner: PreacherMarylia Kelley: Report Betsy Rose, Silvia Brandon-Perez, Daniel Zwickel: MusicZara Anwar, Carla […]
#KeepSJSUHybrid Protest – Friday, March 25
A message from the SJSU Student Coalition organizers of #KeepSJSUHybrid Dear #KeepSJSUHybrid signee, The #KeepSJSUHybrid team is contacting your organization because you have previously shown support by signing our petition. Thank you for uniting with us in order to protect yourselves and the most vulnerable populations of our community. As an update, I am reaching […]
Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence April 4, 2022: 2 PM
Organized for the Poor People’s Campaign by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Peninsula/Palo Alto and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom San Jose We invite you to join your neighbors and faith communities to read together Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s powerful and prescient speech, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the […]
Bay Area Solidarity Summer 2022
By Bay Area Solidarity Summer Bay Area Solidarity Summer is now accepting applications! (Deadline: March 27, 2022) The 12th annual Bay Area Solidarity Summer is now accepting applications! (Deadline: March 27, 2022)Bay Area Solidarity Summer (BASS) is a 5-day political action camp for South Asian American activists, ages 18–23. It’ll be in Oakland, California from […]
Teacher Listening Session & Critical Board Meeting
By San José Unified Equity Coalition Please join the San José Unified Equity Coalition for two upcoming calls to action. This Thursday, we invite all SJUSD educators to join us for a virtual listening session. Next week, join us at a crucial SJUSD board meeting to give public comment in support of police-free schools. More details […]
Day of Action for Guaranteed Health Care for all Californians – Wednesday, October 13th
by the Santa Clara County Single-Payer Healthcare Coalition WE NEED EQUITABLE QUALITY HEALTHCARE, RIGHT?If you agree please help urge the SJ city council to stand in support of AB1400. Their support will help us persuade other Asm and Senate representatives who have not yet come out in support of the bill.HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO: […]
Protest “Destination Nowhere”
At 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 20, unhoused residents and community supporters will gather at Columbus Park in San Jose to protest the City’s lack of a plan to house its residents who can no longer afford the skyrocketing rents in Silicon Valley. At 12 noon, they will march and car caravan down Taylor Street to Coleman, down Coleman to Hedding, down Hedding to Spring Street, and down Spring Street back to Columbus Park.
Join Our New Youth Group!
By Maya B. and Grace T., SJPJC Volunteers As activism among teens in San Jose and the Bay Area has seen growth recently, the San Jose Peace and Justice Center invites youth who are interested in local and global activism to participate as a team of volunteers to organize and lead events oriented towards youth […]