Black History Month has finally ended but the learning and understanding of African culture is constant and this month, the premiere of ‘Black Panther,’ and the work here at the center is only one small step towards reversing the injustices that our African and Black communities have endured. It is not a secret to us […]
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Welcome Cipi! Tell us about the History of Artivism and First Friday!
Hello everyone, my name is Cipi Espaldon and I am excited to be a new part of the Resource Center for Nonviolence. I am now the new Administrative and Program and I the center and I will be in charge of office tasks and with creating and hosting events to strengthen our community as I […]
Continue readingIn Memory of John Keith: John Keith Solar Future Fund
** NOTE: To donate, click Paypal button Below, not the button in the Right column.** John Keith, husband, father, dear friend, activist, photojournalist, computer engineer, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 3am, 2017. In his honor, John’s family invites you to join them in supporting a project that combines […]
Continue readingThe ART of PROTEST and photos by Bob Fitch EXHIBIT extended to October 26!
The ART of PROTEST and Photos by Bob Fitch EXHIBIT AT: RCNV, 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz This exhibit has been extended to October 26! Exhibit Dates: Sept. 1 – October 26 -, 2017 Sharat Lin collected these protest posters of the 60s and 70s. Also on exhibit: photos by Bob Fitch. The Art of […]
Continue readingSee Video of Sept. 10 event- No PEACE Without Justice: Gandhian Nonviolence and its Relevance Today
Did you miss this Sept. 10 event? No Peace without Justice: Gandhian Nonviolence and its Relevance Today See livestream Video. Dr. Geeta Mehta related the power of Gandhian nonviolence in turbulent times in India to the current moment in the U.S. and her personal experience trekking with Vinoba Bhave, the spiritual heir of Mohandas Gandhi, during the India land-gift […]
Continue readingSee ARRT Exhibit (Artists Respond and Resist Together) Online!
You can now see the ARRT Exhibit ONLINE– (Artists Respond and Resist Together) at Museo Eduardo Carrillo. The show was on display at RCNV from July 3- August 18. Spread the word! Also on continuing display are photos by Bob Fitch, former RCNV staff member and noted photojournalist who chronicled the Civil Rights and UFW […]
Continue readingRemembering Joan Marsh…
REMEMBERING Joan Marsh… Sadly, longtime RCNV volunteer Joan Marsh died on March 31st, 2017. We miss her!! Joan drove every week from Carmel to volunteer with RCNV for many years. Joan was extremely patient, compassionate and had a great sense of humor. She served on RCNV’s Personnel Committee, led Engage Nonviolence trainings and volunteered in the office and at […]
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