by Charlotte Casey On TV news as well as in print and social media, we are seeing coverage of the death and destruction resulting from Russia’s war on Ukraine. These images are horrifying and we condemn the Russian invasion. At the same time we note the provocative role that our…
Please REGISTER NOW (below) for the SJSU Human Rights Institute's two upcoming events THIS WEEK that will give audience members the chance to join critical discussions on (1) the future of "national security" and defense spending in the U.S.; (2) the incredible dangers of nuclear conflict.
By Bay Area Solidarity Summer Bay Area Solidarity Summer is now accepting applications! (Deadline: March 27, 2022) Bay Area Solidarity Summer (BASS) is a political action camp for emerging South Asian American activists, 18-23. We are currently accepting applications for BASS 2022 (see below for information). The 12th annual Bay Area…
The war in Ukraine is a disaster for the people of Ukraine and a terrible threat to us all, including increasing the danger of nuclear war. We oppose the Russian invasion and call for the immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops. We recognize that the expansion of NATO and the…
Defend the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation The San Jose Peace & Justice Center has joined dozens of other South Bay progressive groups in a campaign to pressure our Congressional reps to support H.R.2590 Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families…
San Jose's 42nd Annual Day of RemembranceNihonmachi Outreach Committee PresentsOvercoming Hate and FearA Virtual Program • February 19, 2022 3:00pm – 4:30pm (PT) SJNOC Day of Remembrance Flyer 2022 On Saturday, February 19, 2022, the Nihonmachi Outreach Committee (NOC) will present San Jose’s 42nd annual Day of Remembrance event commemorating…
Community Food Drive! Donations will support the community through distribution at the SJPJC Peace Pantry!Stop by the San Jose Peace and Justice Center parking lot to drop off food and supplies to stock the Peace Pantry (48 S 7th St). We will be collecting donations from 11AM – 4PM on…
On December 3, we held a wide-ranging discussion with 40 community members about the situation facing the San Jose Peace & Justice Center and our fiscal sponsor, The Collins Foundation: a 100-year old house with substantial maintenance needs that has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic and a…
Collins House, owned by the Collins Foundation in downtown San Jose: 48 S. 7th Street. The Collins Foundation Board and the Coordinating Council of the Peace & Justice Center invite you to attend a virtual Community Gathering on December 6, 2021, at 6 pm to discuss the future of the Collins House.…
By San José Unified Equity Coalition Please join the San José Unified Equity Coalition for two upcoming calls to action. This Thursday, we invite all SJUSD educators to join us for a virtual listening session. Next week, join us at a crucial SJUSD board meeting to give public comment in support…
