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.
By noon today (Thursday June 11) use this link to sign on to the letter that will be sent to San Jose Mayor Liccardo, City Councilmembers, City Manager Sykes, and Budget Director Shannon. Please sign onto the letter if you support! In signing on, your name will be added to…
These are the names of the 85 *known* people killed by police in San Jose/Santa Clara County from 2000 - 2020 (most recently as May 3rd, Armando Salvatierra #JusticeforMando) with likely many other extrajudicial killings that went under the radar.
The San José Peace and Justice Center stands in solidarity with Black communities across the nation and locally as they grieve the lives that have been lost due to racially targeted violence by law enforcement officials. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Tony McDade have all been recent victims…
During this crisis, there has been an overwhelming public sentiment of “we’re all in this together as we shelter-in-place” - but this concept of “we” is inherently exclusionary. Have “we” considered the people that don’t have the privilege of shelter?
By Sharat G. Lin, a SJPJC Coordinating Council member Join San José May Day Coalition for a Virtual May Day Rally on May 1st 12 noon!#WeAreAlwaysEssential #SiempreSomoEsenciales In this unprecedented moment of the COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering-in-place, we honor all frontline workers! These are the farmworkers who grow our food,…
This Earth Day, California Youth Climate Strike is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day through a three-day program of climate action. They will be conducting teach-ins, fireside chats, Q&A panels, and more from Wednesday, April 22nd to Friday, April 24th. Due to COVID-19, all actions will be held online.…
A poem by Vivienne R Reich The earth whispered but you did not hear.The earth spoke but you did not listen.The earth screamed but you turned her off. And so, I was born… I was not born to punish you…I was born to awaken you… The earth cried out for…
The Rapid Response Network of both Santa Clara County and Monterey County are sending a letter to Congress members Lofgren and Panetta urging them to support immediate government action to release people from immigration detention facilities.
Have we all truly been present and engaged with each other? Do we see, hear, and feel the struggles of those most impacted in our society? Why do we opt to shelter in our many places of privilege? Why are we surprised by the rampant inequities? Do we understand human needs and wants in this city, state, and country in the year 2020?
Like many others, Khalilah Ramirez is doing what she can to create opportunity in this difficult time. See below the video for more information on how to help Khalilah during this difficult time. Ways to support Khalilah: Become a monthly donor on her Patreon PageSupport her birthday fundraiser on GoFundMeAttend…
