Thairie Ritchie is organizing an event to create community conversation on re-imagining public safety in response to the arrest and harm by police of a Black bicyclist in Santa Cruz a couple of weeks ago. From Thairie’s IG: “Hello Santa Cruz! I will be Hosting an Event This Sunday, April 28th, from 4pm to 6pmContinue reading “Community Safety Forum: Sunday • April 28 • 4pm – 6pm • City Hall • Santa Cruz”
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Healing Our Communities: Restorative Practices in Santa Cruz County
Thursday • April 25 • 6-8 PM • Cabrillo College Horticulture Center • Aptoswheelchair accessible • FREETabling: 5:15-6pm & 8-8:20 pm Join a community forum organized by the Community Corrections Partnership Shared Safety Workgroup: Confirmed Speakers: This event is FREE & open to the public, but space is limited. Reserve your spot now.Registration Link Additional Information: Event Organizers include: Barrios Unidos, CommunityContinue reading “Healing Our Communities: Restorative Practices in Santa Cruz County”
Youth V Gov Film Screening
Friday • April 26 • 7:00 PM • 418 Project Theater • 155 River St. • Santa Cruz • wheelchair accessible • suggested donation $10-$20 Citizens Climate Lobby and SC Climate Action Network invite you to a screening of YOUTH v GOV, a powerful climate documentary, followed by up-to-the-minute info on the current status of the groundbreaking Juliana vs. United States case thatContinue reading “Youth V Gov Film Screening”
Move Money: MILPA
MILPA Collective (MILPA) is, first and foremost, a movement space designed for, and led by, formerly incarcerated and system-impacted individuals. They are committed to supporting next-generation infrastructure and leadership within communities, organizations, and systems. We center cultural healing, racial equity and LOVE in our practices and advocacy.Please learn more and support their transformative work at MILPA Collective
Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Against All Odds
Two Showings:Tuesday • Apr 16 • Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa CruzANDWednesday • Apr 17 • Capitola Library • 2005 Wharf Rd • Capitola6:30 PM, doors open at 6:00 • FREE • wheelchair accessible B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing on the themes behind our acronym BLACK: Building Legacies of Access in Communities of Kinship. Through June, screenings will be the 3rd Tuesday at theContinue reading “Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Against All Odds”
Cultivating Care
Sunday • April 14 • 6:30 PM • In-Person at the RCNV • 612 Ocean St. • Santa Cruz • wheelchair accessible • FREE Join us for a rare, in-person meeting and potluck (we’re usually on zoom) to celebrate spring and continue to build new culture. We will share food, ideas and hopefully leave feeling more connected and inspired to keepContinue reading “Cultivating Care”
Revolution of Values: Revisiting Dr King’s “Beyond Vietnam” Speech
Thursday • April 4 • 7:00 PM • In-Person at the RCNV • 612 Ocean St. • Santa Cruz • Wheelchair accessible • FREE In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s profound legacy, the Resource Center for Nonviolence, co-sponsored by the NAACP Santa Cruz County, invites you to Revolution of Values: Revisiting MLK’s Beyond Vietnam In Our Fight AgainstContinue reading “Revolution of Values: Revisiting Dr King’s “Beyond Vietnam” Speech “
Support Needed This Week on Santa Cruz County Rail and Trail
Last week Supervisors Manu Koenig and Bruce McPherson voted against their constituents’ wishes by not approving recommendations for rail lines 10 & 11, jeopardizing the $70 million public transportation grant. Now is the time to write, call and make noise. See below for the actions you can take! From Friends of the Rail & Trail:Continue reading “Support Needed This Week on Santa Cruz County Rail and Trail”
Beyond Whiteness
March 25 • 5:30 – 7pm PT • Zoom Join Organizing White Men for Collective Liberation (OWMCL) to continue exploring the question of “beyond whiteness” together, and how patriarchy and the position as “white men” plays into this conversation. This month they will be looking at the particular journey of seeking the abolition of whitenessContinue reading “Beyond Whiteness”
Move Money: Santa Cruz Black
Santa Cruz Black’s mission is to empower & sustain a thriving Black community in Santa Cruz County by supporting initiatives that advance equity, health, safety, and well-being. They work to establish more equitable living conditions and host events that ultimately celebrate Black Joy. Any monetary support is not only welcome but will assist in scaling up their efforts. If you’reContinue reading “Move Money: Santa Cruz Black”
Showing Up for Racial Justice-Santa Cruz County, CA 