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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”

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”

MILPA’s Doc Watch: Reel Injun

a Series of Documentary Films Focused on Chicano Culture, Local Activism, Media Representation, and Mass Incarceration & Policing NEXT FILM : Reel InjunMonday • August 5 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM • FREE315 Main St, Ste 205 • Watsonville  Synopsis by PBS and Preview here. MILPA’s Doc Watch is a series of documentary film screenings throughout theContinue reading “MILPA’s Doc Watch: Reel Injun”

Like to Dance? Disco Fundraiser at Barrios Unidos

A Benefit for the People of Gaza Sponsored by Palestine Solidarity Central Coast Saturday • July 27 • Doors at 7 PM, DJ’s at 8 PM Sliding Scale $20 – $30 • 100% of proceeds will go towards e-sims for Palestinians in GazaBarrios Unidos • 1823 Soquel Ave • Santa Cruz From Palestine Solidarity Central Coast:“Join us at the E-SIMContinue reading “Like to Dance? Disco Fundraiser at Barrios Unidos”

Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons

Starting with CRC Norco The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA, stands as a symbol of systemic failure and inhumane conditions. Advocates and officials alike have long called for its closure due to reports of violence, lack of adequate programs, infestations, dilapidation, and extreme heat. In response, CURB is demanding immediate action, urging GovernorContinue reading “Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons”

Listen: Recording of Carla Wallace, co-founder of SURJ, Interviewed June 3 on KQSD Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills

Interviewed June 3 on Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills • Recording available Missed this event? Listen here: KSQD: Moment of Truth: “What Should We Do??” Action Items for the Coming Election If you missed the live interview on this show last month, you can access it in the KSQD archives. Wallace has plenty to say aboutContinue reading “Listen: Recording of Carla Wallace, co-founder of SURJ, Interviewed June 3 on KQSD Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills”