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SANTA CRUZ, CA — As we reflect on this year’s United Against Hate Week, it’s evident that our community’s response to hate is evolving, becoming more nuanced and far-reaching. During a pivotal conversation between Silvia Morales, Executive Director of the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), and renowned scholar and activist Dylan Rodriguez, a profound discussion …

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In the heart of Santa Cruz, beneath the soft glow of candlelight, a bridge across time opens at the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV). On October 26, the community will gather for “La Ofrenda,” an immersive event that transcends the ordinary, merging the solemn tradition of Día de los Muertos with the dynamic pulse of …

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — In the heart of Santa Cruz, a poignant narrative unfolds as the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) prepares to host an exclusive screening of the documentary “Where Olive Trees Weep.” This deeply moving film, produced by the seasoned journalist and filmmaker Ashira, captures the tenacious spirit of Palestinian farmers whose lives …

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