TEYA Teach In: Black History and Black Power
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.
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February 10, 2021
Events are current when they are in the news and media coverage. They are also current when they are the issues of this moment in time.
CAIR-SFBA calls on Commonwealth Club to cancel event with anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian speakers
The San José Peace and Justice Center joins in solidarity with the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations as they urge the Commonwealth Club to cancel an upcoming event featuring two speakers who both have "a shameful track record of propagating Islamophobia, which exacerbates ongoing intolerance and hate towards Muslims, immigrants, and others."
February 5, 2021
Remembering Fred Hirsch (1933 – 2020)
Activist Fred Hirsch lived a life of fervent dedication to the principles of workers’ rights, anti-war, racial and gender equality, immigration justice, civil disobedience, and willingness to stand up for what is right no matter the opposition. His history of involvement with the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, and…
December 18, 2020
Every Vote Must Be Counted!
San Jose Peace & Justice Center is also a co-sponsor by Wendy Greenfield, Jewish Voice for Peace South Bay Jewish Voice for Peace is endorsing the "Count All Votes" day of action on November 4th at San Jose City Hall. It is increasingly clear that we we are not likely to…
November 3, 2020
It’s a Pandemic Party – October 29, 2020 4:30-6 PM
You are invited to join the San Jose Peace and Justice Center Team to celebrate the birthday of our Director, Michele Mashburn.
October 27, 2020
Join tonight’s event remotely…
Tonight is another parking lot event hosted by Stories for Solidarity (SFS). AND...... They are making segments accessible via Zoom for those of you who are at home and unable to attend. You can find tickets on their website ($10 suggested donation). Join SFS for their First Saturday's Open Mic…
October 3, 2020
Kevin Zeese – Rest in Power
The peace and justice movement lost a giant when Kevin Zeese (October 28, 1955-September 6, 2020) died in his sleep early Sunday morning. Many tributes have been posted since his passing. We send healing thoughts to Kevin’s family and friends. Margaret Flowers and Kevin’s sons are planning an online tribute…
September 11, 2020
SJPJC and NAACP to Sue SJPD for Violence Against Demonstrators
The Center is joining a soon-to-be-filed civil rights class action lawsuit to stop San José Police Department (SJPD) from using impact munitions and other violence against demonstrators. In addition to the Center, the NAACP- San Jose Silicon Valley Chapter and a number of individuals will serve as named plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which will challenge SJPD's racial and religious profiling practices as well as its unlawful violence.
September 10, 2020
Beloved PNN-KEXU Radio Show Host, Author, and Youth Mentor Joey Villarreal Jailed during COVID Outbreak at SCC Jail
By Poor Magazine Community members are outraged with the arrest and incarceration of Joey Villarreal after he attempted to protect a friend from being assaulted at a San Jose Flea Market on Sunday, August 2nd. Family, friends, and community organizations plan to rally in front of the County Clerk's Office Monday at…
August 8, 2020
Picketing at the Regional Medical Center
By José Villarreal, founder of CHANGE Santa Clara County Yesterday, I attended the Nurses Union Picket at Regional Medical Center from 2-5 pm. We had a great turn out, about 80 to 100 nurses came out and stood along the corner of Jackson and McKee Road with signs demanding the…
August 6, 2020