Regeneración was founded on the principle that climate change is a social justice issue with local impacts and must be engaged with on a local level in order to build resilient communities. Supporters help continue raising community voices in the Pajaro Valley as we transition away from fossil fuels. The recently completed Pajaro Photovoice Project tells theirContinue reading “REDISTRIBUTE WEALTH: Regeneración”
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Living Legacy Project
Wednesday • Aug 28 • 4:30 PM FREE • Online Observe the 60-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through in-depth learning about leaders who stood up, organized and acted to bring about this transformative federal legislation. Series in process, join anytime. Register here
Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance
Fri Aug 30 & Sat Aug 31 • 8 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • $5 – $20 Sliding ScaleTannery Arts Center, Indexical Studio #119 • 1050 River St • Santa Cruz Santa Cruz-based artists Infinite Yayah and Thomas Sage Pedersen premiere a new interdisciplinary work, ‘Shapes & Sounds of Freedom,’ featuring film, musical performance, and dance by choreographer and dancer MichaContinue reading “Shapes and Sounds of Freedom – Performance”
“Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion
Saturday • August 24 • 2:00 PM • Wheelchair Accessible • By Donation Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz The Resource Center For Nonviolence (RCNV) invites the community to a special screening of “Where the Olive Trees Weep,” a documentary that provides a profound look into the lives of Palestinian farmers amidContinue reading ““Where the Olive Trees Weep” – Screening, Discussion”
MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th
a Series of Documentary Films Focused on Chicano Culture, Local Activism, Media Representation, and Mass Incarceration & Policing NEXT FILM : 13th (Watch Trailer Here)Monday • August 19 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • FREE315 Main St, Ste 205 • Watsonville MILPA’s Doc Watch is a series of documentary film screenings throughout the summer at their Watsonville office intendedContinue reading “MILPA’s Doc Watch: 13th”
Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National
Every Saturday , Sunday and Wednesday • Online Find a home with the Many Over the MAGA Power Team this election season to keep Trump out of office! SURJ phonebanks have one of the highest rates of success in the country. No matter whether you’re brand new caller or a seasoned organizer, if you join theseContinue reading “Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National”
9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration
Sunday • Aug 18 • 11 AM – 4 PM YWCA • 340 E. Beach St • Watsonville •Wheelchair accessible • FREE Come enjoy the 9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration! There will be local artists, vendors, and food booths plus local LGBTQ+ organizations and great entertainment all afternoon. The Kick-off march starts at 11:30 AM at the YWCA, 340 E Beach St, Watsonville. Continue reading “9th Annual Pajaro Valley Pride Celebration”
Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD
Why is the Santa Cruz Sentinel standing against the PVUSD community’s call to bring back CRE and liberated ethnic studies? On July 20th, the Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote an editorial supporting the cancellation of the ethnic studies contract with the consulting firm, Community Responsive Education (CRE). We are asking our community and supporters to writeContinue reading “Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD”
Action: Contact Dawn Addis: Oppose AB 2918
Update: This bill has been held over for the next year to “to allow for more time to engage in meaningful discussions with a broad array of groups” .
Redistribute Wealth: Amah Mutsun Land Trust
Donate to the Amah Mutsun Land Trust and Help with Measure A
Showing Up for Racial Justice-Santa Cruz County, CA 