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…
A invitation from Dawn/Walking Bird Peace be to you and yours, My name is Walking Bird of the Apache and Ohlone nations. My government name is Dawn as in the “rise of a new beginning”. I come from a long line of Indigenous warriors. I am a current member of…
From September 30 to October 5, Office Hours will be by appointment. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday 4 to 7 pm.
"Black Americans being victimized and killed by the police is an epidemic." Join us this Sunday, October 4th at 4PM for a community discussion on abolition focusing on the history of police. Before the event, we will all listen to the NPR podcast "Throughline: American Police." Bring any other relevant resources you…
Are you interested in helping the San José Peace & Justice Center adapt to the quickly changing climate of 2020 and onwards? Do you have ideas about how the Center may serve as a better resource for community organizations and support local organizers? Can you envision what a future for…
COVID-19 has changed so much. It has changed a core part of what we do and how we can do it. Groups can now reserve the parking lot for small outdoor gatherings.
As many of you may have seen, the Center has a new installation we are presenting as our Peace Pantry! Our Peace Pantry is an open judgment-free space in which any and all community members can pack up the pantry or take as much as they need. Take what you…
By Charlotte Casey, SJPJC Coordinating Council member Some of you are too young to remember February 15, 2003 when people all over the world marched to try to prevent the illegal and immoral US invasion of Iraq. This photo shows a rally in San José at the Plaza de Caesar…
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…
San José Peace and Justice Center is partnering with the We Are Many movie for a unique live-streamed event marking International Day of Peace. Support us by purchasing a ticket through our custom link and we will benefit from a 40% share of ticket sale profits. THE NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD STORY OF THE LARGEST…