2022-03-27: News Headlines

Glenda Humiston (2022-03-27). Official State of California Juneteenth Holiday – First Hearing for AB 1655. indybay.org Juneteenth is an important day in American history not only to celebrate the end of slavery, but to acknowledge the great injustices done to Black people in this country. While we celebrate the emancipation of slaves on Juneteenth, it's a reminder we must continue to strive to provide equity for Black members of our community in order for all of us to experience freedom in the same way. | Glenda Humiston, Vice President, UCANR…

Caminar (2022-03-27). Tuesday 4/5: Webinar: Putting Racial Equity at the Heart of Mental Well-Being. indybay.org Virtual event! Link to event will be sent to all registrants before the event.

WSWS (2022-03-27). As Sacramento teachers strike enters second week, state superintendent begins negotiating sellout contract. wsws.org California Superintendent of Education Tony Thurmond is now working with the unions and the district to negotiate sellout contracts to impose on striking educators.

CA Poor People's Campaign, partners (2022-03-27). Wednesday 3/30: What's Up With Our Alameda County Jail System? Zoom Town Hall. indybay.org Online via Zoom…

WILPF South Bay (2022-03-27). Monday 4/4: 55th Anniversary Reading of MLK Jr's Speech "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence" indybay.org Online via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/82862619544?pwd=UmZob25qRnNmR2JDU1psbzZudElzUT09

ACCESSNOW, United Nations (2022-03-27). Tuesday 3/29: Protecting Women Human Rights Defenders from Online Threats, Violence & Surveillance. indybay.org Online event via livestream or watch recording…

Poor People's Campaign (2022-03-27). Sunday 4/3: Why We Need a Mass March of Poor & Low-Wage Workers on Washington w/ PPC. indybay.org Watch online via 7AM livestream or recording anytime…

People for the American Way (2022-03-26). Wednesday 3/23: Combating White Supremacy During Demographic Shifts in America. indybay.org Online teach-in…

Speak Out Now (2022-03-26). Saturday 4/9: Capitalism and The Climate Emergency with Andreas Malm. indybay.org Online meeting, see website for details…

Brennan Center for Justice (2022-03-26). Thursday 3/31: Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America. indybay.org Online event…

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