4th Monday of the Month • Next Meeting Monday August 24 • 6:30-8:30 PM • wheelchair accessible • Free
At a private home in Aptos this month (for directions, email: info@surjsantacruzcounty.org)

Our Purpose
In the spirit of collective, interconnected liberation, the intention of Cultivating Care is to actively build anti-racist culture by understanding and dismantling white supremacy as it exists in ourselves and our culture. While we are clear that we must also work in relationship with Black and BIPOC humans to create new systems where all people are valued and thriving, this group is for being in compassionate relationship with each other to address our whiteness. This container is for all of us, wherever we are on our racial justice journey, to have courageous, vulnerable conversations that foster belonging, healing, calling in and showing up.

This space is for:

• White people who are new to anti-racism work and want a place to begin learning responsibly
• White people who have been engaged in this work and want to continue deepening their practice
• People who are willing to be challenged, reflect on their impact, and take accountability for harm
• Participants who understand that this space is about learning, not perfection
• People who understand this is ongoing work, not a one-time learning experience

Why is this space centered on white people? Are you centering whiteness?
For decades—and longer—Black and BIPOC leaders have called on white people to “get your people”: to take responsibility for organizing within white communities and addressing racism there. Because of racism, white people often have greater access to and influence with other white people, and therefore, have a responsibility to engage their people and communities in this work. This space is one response to that call.

Is this space only for white people?
No. Everyone is welcome to attend. However, the content, focus, and structure of the group are designed primarily to support white people in their anti-racism learning and organizing. 

(Registration is not required, but please email info@surjsantacruzcounty.org for directions.)

4th Monday of the Month • Next Meeting July 27 • 5:30-7:30 PM • Free •
Ocean View Park • 102 Ocean View Ave • Santa Cruz • wheelchair accessible

Our Purpose
In the spirit of collective, interconnected liberation, the intention of Cultivating Care is to actively build anti-racist culture by understanding and dismantling white supremacy as it exists in ourselves and our culture. While we are clear that we must also work in relationship with Black and BIPOC humans to create new systems where all people are valued and thriving, this group is for being in compassionate relationship with each other to address our whiteness. This container is for all of us, wherever we are on our racial justice journey, to have courageous, vulnerable conversations that foster belonging, healing, calling in and showing up.

This space is for:

• White people who are new to anti-racism work and want a place to begin learning responsibly
• White people who have been engaged in this work and want to continue deepening their practice
• People who are willing to be challenged, reflect on their impact, and take accountability for harm
• Participants who understand that this space is about learning, not perfection
• People who understand this is ongoing work, not a one-time learning experience

Why is this space centered on white people? Are you centering whiteness?
For decades—and longer—Black and BIPOC leaders have called on white people to “get your people”: to take responsibility for organizing within white communities and addressing racism there. Because of racism, white people often have greater access to and influence with other white people, and therefore, have a responsibility to engage their people and communities in this work. This space is one response to that call.

Is this space only for white people?
No. Everyone is welcome to attend. However, the content, focus, and structure of the group are designed primarily to support white people in their anti-racism learning and organizing. 

Register here for Cultivating Care (not required but helpful for planning purposes)