At 11:45, join in and dance with Khalilah, the Peace Dancer At 12:30, join in and sing with the Raging Grannies South Bay Mutual Aid, Community Land Trust, Donna Wallach and Khalilah will be tabling
International Day of Peace Vigil for Justice
COSPONSORSHIPS Vigil for Justice Cosponsor: Santa Clara County Single Payer Healthcare Coalition The Santa Clara County Single Payer Healthcare Coalition is joining us at the International Day of Peace Vigil for Justice. If your group wants to join us, let us know and we will be glad to add you to the list Many thanks […]
International Day of Peace Vigil for Justice
COSPONSORSHIPS The Santa Clara County Green Party is joining us at the International Day of Peace Vigil for Justice. If your group wants to join us, let us know and we will be glad to add you to the list Vigil for Justice Cosponsor: Santa Clara County Green Party Many thanks to the Green Party […]
Honoring Leonard Peltier on His 78th Birthday
On Monday 12th September 2022, the Leonard Peltier Support Group Silicon Valley (LPSG SV) held a Zoom event at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC) honoring Leonard Peltier on his 78th birthday. We watched the excellent documentary by Suzie Baer “Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier”. Over 10 people watched the documentary with […]
International Day of Peace Vigil for Justice
Peace & Justice Vigil Event Details: When: Friday, September 23, 2022, 5 to 6 pm Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando Street San José, CA 95112 In its 65th year of service, the San Jose Peace and Justice Center is planning a vigil locally to end all wars, including the wars […]
Protect Juristac and Join the Rally Saturday 9/10
Dear Friends, We need your help to protect Juristac.There are 24 days remaining to submit your comment letter on the Sargent Quarry Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed mining project that threatens Juristac. You can find resources to help you prepare your letter at http://www.protectjuristac.org/deir/We also invite you to join us at the Amah Mutsun Rally for Juristac, coming […]
Help us celebrate our 65th anniversary
This year we will be celebrating 65 years since the San Jose Peace Center was founded in 1957 by Barby Ulmer, Rev. Shorty Collins, and Dorothy Goble. For the last 10 years, we have celebrated the anniversary on or close to September 21, International Day of Peace. Last year, we held the celebration on Zoom. […]
Our Outdoor Space is Now Open for Your Events!
Hello Community! The San Jose Peace and Justice Center is glad to announce that we are now open for events or meetings of fewer than 20 people to be held in our outdoor space behind the Center. To request to hold an event, please fill out this form at least two (2) weeks in advance […]
Keith May, Presente
It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the death of Keith May, a neighbor and a cheerful and helpful presence at many events at the Center. Keith was a dependable volunteer and friend of many of us. Former SJPJC Director Michele Mashburn said “Keith loved the Center and the welcome feel he received. […]
Biden Must Declare a Climate Emergency!
On July 21, President Biden announced he will take a series of executive actions to confront the climate emergency in the coming weeks. There are reports from members of his Administration that he is considering declaring a climate emergency. We are demanding that President Biden declare a climate emergency AND that he stop approving fossil […]