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The Coordinating Council and Staff of San José Peace and Justice Center made the difficult decision to close the space to all public events starting on Wednesday, March 11th. Over the weekend, it became clear that we needed to transition to working remotely. As this puts a burden on staff,…
Recently, the Coordinating Council (CC) of San Jose Peace & Justice Center agreed to a basic set of commitments. These commitments fulfill the basic level of involvement for those sitting in this leadership position with San Jose Peace & Justice Center. As the center operates with minimal staff, it is…
By Neil C., a SJSU Spring 2020 Intern The Glowing Magic Beauty book release event was something that I would have never decided to attend on my own. I did not know who Khalilah Ramirez was or what she stood for, but when I first met her before the event her presence in the room…
The San Jose Peace Center has canceled this Saturday's event out of concern for public safety in view of the coronavirus situation.
The San José Peace and Justice Center would like to emphasize the importance of community care during this distressing time. We are hearing the concerns and prioritizing the health and wellness of all individuals throughout our community. Consequently, the SJPJC staff and leadership has determined to cancel all events hosted…
Does social justice, class struggle, and fighting oppression spark an interest? Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign has thirty plus years of organizing movements led by poor, homeless, and formerly homeless individuals. They realize that our economy is moving towards a jobless economy, with vacant jobs that cannot cover basic…
In the late 1930's, Spain was embroiled in a civil war which prefigured the conflicts of World War II. Approximately 40,000 volunteers from 53 countries joined International Brigades, fighting on the Republican side against the fascists and Nazis. Of these 40,000 volunteers, about 3,000 were from the U.S. and were…
Peace is Green! Join us on Valentine's Day to express our love for peace and for our planet on V-Day February 14 at 5pm in front of the MLK Library at 4th and San Fernando. Organized by the Friday Peace Vigil, Santa Clara County Green Party, the SJ Peace &…
Written by Khalilah Ramirez, The Peace Dancer, for Silicon Valley Debug Stories Greetings to all who are reading! Welcome to 2020, the year that symbolized futuristic progress in our collective imaginations since the 20th century. Has 2020 been everything you hoped for these past three weeks? Give an honest, secret…
