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Black Hurt Matters – Webinar with a Call to Action
Black Hurt Matters – Webinar with a Call to Action
WEBINAR INVITATION: #BlackHurtMatters: Our Call to Action. Enough is enough. #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackHurtMatters. As community leaders we can see the generational hurt that overwhelms our community in the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. They remind us of the continuous state of terror black people are forced to endure […]
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You Are Wonderfully Made: Welcome and Respect for Transgender Individuals and Their Families
You Are Wonderfully Made: Welcome and Respect for Transgender Individuals and Their Families
On-line morning of reflection 9:00 am Session One — You Are Wonderfully Made. Opening prayer and introductions. Some basic facts, affirmations, scripture reflection. Video (Katie Couric). Discussion, Q&A 10:00 am Session Two — Coming Out and Finding the New Normal. Our family's story. Navigating family, friends, etc. It Gets Better […]
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The Killing of George Floyd: The Aftermath and Reflections
The Killing of George Floyd: The Aftermath and Reflections
The Killing of George Floyd: The Aftermath and Reflections• Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 pm. • Imam Abu Qadir Al-Amin San Francisco Muslim Community • Janna Scott Arizona African-American Christian Clergy Coalition • Dr. Mary Wardell-Ghirarduzzi University of San Francisco • Dr. Philip Clayton Claremont School of Theology Live Stream: […]
Peaceful Faith Community Walk in Downtown Concord
Peaceful Faith Community Walk in Downtown Concord
Hello! My name is Apollo and I am a pastor over at the Bay Church in Concord. We are planning a peaceful prayer walk from Mt. Diablo School District to Concord City Hall next Thursday, June 11 at 1pm. We have already had a conversation with Concord PD this week […]
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AU Summer Series: Religious Freedom as a Social Justice Issue
AU Summer Series: Religious Freedom as a Social Justice Issue
AU Summer Series: Religious Freedom as a Social Justice Issue Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific Registration Link: https://secure.everyaction.com/GGyb87XrL0yyh5b7hoaIJg2 The freedom of religion is a guaranteed constitutional right of the First Amendment. It protects people of all religions and none. What happens when society fails to […]
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Juneteenth Action Celebration online
Juneteenth Action Celebration online
Mt. Diablo Parents for Multicultural Education & the Democratic Coordinated Campaign will host their Juneteenth Action Celebration online.
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Reimagining Police and Public Safety
Reimagining Police and Public Safety
Across the country, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) are calling to defund, downsize or abolish police departments. We may be feeling trepidation about what this means. As white people, we need to be allies, to listen and understand the impact on BIPOC of hundreds of years of police […]
Free Fresh Food distribution in East Oakland
Free Fresh Food distribution in East Oakland
Volunteers needed. Go to http://zakat.org/justice or call Amna from the Zakat Foundation at 510-219-0000.
OneLife Institute – Healing Black Lives
OneLife Institute – Healing Black Lives
Healing Black Lives: A Day of healing specifically designed for people of the African diaspora In this time of physical distancing, we are offering a modified retreat via Zoom's online video platform. Facilitated by Rev. Kamal Hassan and Xan West, this Saturday, June 20, from 10am - 2pm PT (1pm-5pm ET). We will […]
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Learn about JustFaith’s Faith & Racial Equity, Healing and Justice Programs
Learn about JustFaith’s Faith & Racial Equity, Healing and Justice Programs
Thanks for your interest in JustFaith's Faith and Racial Equity, Healing, and Justice programs. Hopefully, some of you gained some information from JF Ministries and Susie's and Leila's presentation (click this link for reviewing this 60 minute overview). I realize you probably have more questions and I am going to […]
Plaid Friday is proud to present Workshop in Oakland
Plaid Friday is proud to present Workshop in Oakland
Both locally owned and independent businesses are having a hard time driving customers into the stores these days. As a result of this, they have started selling their products on different e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, and so more. As more and more local businesses start moving to other selling […]
The Grief of Racism & White Privilege in America on The Healing Power of Grief
The Grief of Racism & White Privilege in America on The Healing Power of Grief
https://www.unityonlineradio.org/healing-power-grief “The Grief of Racism and White Privilege in America” - Join the five of us as we discuss this time of Universal change on our planet. We can only say thank you, with great gratitude, for the opportunity to cocreate solutions to racism, and white privilege in America. As […]
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Race Unity Gatherings – Bahá’í inspired
Race Unity Gatherings – Bahá’í inspired
We are having weekly race unity gatherings on Thursdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7pm on Zoom. We hope to continue the conversation on this “most vital and challenging issue facing America.” We will read Bahá’í writings and quotes, present current events regarding the issue of race and consult on ways to eliminate […]