Community Events
Social Justice and the Role of the Faith Community
CAAn online Community Conversation, part of a series on how to ensure Pleasant Hill is a welcoming, safe, tolerant and inclusive community for all. Panelists include Generations Church Executive Director Graham Seel; Father Paulson of Christ the King Church; the Rev. Fred Weidmann, Hillcrest Congregational Church; Rabbi Dan Stein, B'Nai [...]
SURJ Contra Costa Virtual Planning Session
OnlineWe are all being asked to step up and show up in today’s civil rights movement, Black Lives Matter. SURJ CCC is growing fast and is committed to strengthening our work to move white people to act for justice, with passion and accountability, as part of a multi-racial majority. Join [...]
Transforming the Inequities in our Food and Health Systems
Ensuring Opportunity and the Multi-Faith ACTION Coalition present: Transforming the Inequities in our Food and Health Systems Join our discussion and learn about the disparities that exist in our social safety net. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QfDtxcxEQDaSTDM0yYJbsg
Racism in Muslim American Communities: San Francisco Bay Area Example
Wednesday, August 26, 5-6 pm PDT – Racism in Muslim American Communities: San Francisco Bay Area Example It is undeniable that we live in a society in which racism has shaped the attitudes of people of all backgrounds, including Muslim American communities, where each ethnic group has developed biases towards [...]
Reimagine Mental Health Care Conference hosted by Putnam Clubhouse
OnlineReimagine Mental Health Care Conference hosted by Putnam Clubhouse Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 9am – 5:30pm Due to the current pandemic, Putnam Clubhouse is unable to hold our in-person gala. Instead we have created an exciting virtual conference that will rival the fun and educational experience of our past [...]
Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force – Fossil Fuel Free Bay Area
OnlineClimate Emergency Mobilization Task Force - Fossil Fuel Free Bay Area Aug. 28 9-12 Need to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-emergency-mobilization-task-force-virtual-summit-series-2-tickets-116248385049?aff=ebdssbeac
Abolition and Liberation: A Conversation between Angela Davis and Jamal Juma’
OnlineAbolition and Liberation: A Conversation between Angela Davis and Jamal Juma’ Aug 28, 2020 10:00 AM Registration links: Short: https://bit.ly/AbLib Long: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Cnhw6flQZS3glrRIl_85Q
SURJ CCC – Racial Inequality In Contra Costa Criminal & Juvenile Justice System
OnlineThe Contra Costa Racial Justice Coalition (CCRJC) is a coalition of organizations and individuals committed to eliminating racial inequalities in CCC. Speaker Melvin Willis, a member of the CCRJC, a Richmond City Council member and a Community Organizer with ACCE (Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment) will share how the [...]
Rossmoor African American and Friends and Black Lives Matter Events – Conversations on Systemic Racism – Zach Norris
September 16th at 2:30pm - Conversations on Systemic Racism – Zach Norris. executive director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and author of “We Keep Us SAFE”… “this book is a must read for anyone who cares about a more just and compassionate future. He shows us the [...]
The Role of Ethics, Education and Good Governance for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: Perspectives from Faith-Based Organizations
The Role of Ethics, Education and Good Governance for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice: Perspectives from Faith-Based Organizations Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations: Spirituality and Justice Initiative September 15, 2020 7:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time "The role of ethics, education and good governance in [...]