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  • Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!

    Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!

    Join SURJ as a Squad Defender to actively protect and support progressive leaders like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar against targeted attacks. As a Squad Defender, you’ll be part of a dedicated network committed to amplifying the voices of those fighting for racial justice and equity. Stand in solidarity with marginalized communities and help defend… Read more

  • Cultivating Care

    Cultivating Care

    Sunday • May 19  • 6:30 PM • Online • FREE • SURJ Santa Cruz County Read more

  • Liberation Paddle Out

    Liberation Paddle Out

    Saturday • June 22 • 12 – 4 PM • Partially Wheelchair Accessible • FREE • Cowell Beach at the Santa Cruz Wharf Black Surf Santa Cruz aims to tear down barriers that oftentimes keep our oceans segregated. By taking a strategic focus on both physical and spiritual wellness, we aim to create a community of healing for… Read more

  • Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Descendant

    Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Descendant

    Two Showings: Tuesday • May 21 • Resource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz Wednesday • May 22 • Capitola Library • 2005 Wharf Rd • Capitola 6:30 PM, doors at 6:00 • FREE • wheelchair accessible Read more

  • Juneteenth Celebration 2024

    Juneteenth Celebration 2024

    Saturday • June 15 • 12 – 5 PM • Laurel Park at London Nelson Center301 Center St • Santa Cruz • Wheelchair Accessible • FREE Join this vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade – all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for the Black community… Read more

  • Caste Uncovered – Panel Discussion about Isabel Wilkerson’s Work

    Caste Uncovered – Panel Discussion about Isabel Wilkerson’s Work

    Friday • June 14 • 6 pm • Wheelchair Accessible • FREEResource Center for Nonviolence • 612 Ocean St • Santa Cruz The Resource Center for Nonviolence presents “Caste Uncovered,” an enlightening panel discussion. This pivotal event is a key part of the official Santa Cruz Juneteenth celebrations and promises to offer profound insights into the complexities of caste… Read more