In a moment of historic ethnic studies expansion in the state of California, why is it important to return to the political origins of the field? In a conversation led by Silvia Morales, Executive Director of the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), Professor Christine Hong, the Director of the Center for Racial Justice (CRJ) at …
Santa Cruz, CA — As we approach the much-anticipated event, “Honoring Indigenous Voices,” set to take place on November 18th, 2023, at the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), our team engaged in a riveting conversation with Amah Mutsun Tribal Band Chairman Valentin Lopez. This interview, conducted by RCNV Executive Director Silvia Morales, delved into the …
Photo info: Filmmaker Patrice O’Neill takes questions at the 418 Project in downtown Santa Cruz in November 2022 following the screening of her film “Repairing the World: Stories from the Tree of Life.” The screening was last year’s final event in Santa Cruz’s United Against Hate Week, spearheaded by Santa Cruz County United for Safe …
In a candid and insightful interview, activist Mandy Carter, a stalwart in the world of civil rights and social justice, shared her wisdom and reflections on the transformative concept of ‘La Ofrenda.’ This illuminating conversation, conducted by the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), serves as a prelude to the RCNV’s annual fundraiser, “La Ofrenda,” on …
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Watsonville, CA – In a heartfelt conversation with the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo, a former Mayor of Watsonville and a founding member of the Peace and Unity March, shared insights into the legacy of community activism and the importance of unity, collaboration, and the upcoming joint event titled “Stories …
“Con el hablar todo se entiende!”. My father, a proud participant of The Bracero Program, used to say that everything can be understood by speaking. The spoken narratives that shape our community must not only be protected, but defined by our voices. That is why the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) is gearing up for …
Stories of Resistance: Uniting Voices for Peace and Justice Read More »
The Resource Center for Nonviolence participated in the Santa Cruz United Against Hate Week this year along with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Standing Up for Racial Justice, and Temple Beth El. Santa Cruz County United for Safe and Inclusive Communities (SCCUSIC) was the hosting organization for this week long events and used resources from …
On 4 April 1967 Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his seminal speech at Riverside Church condemning the Vietnam War. Declaring “my conscience leaves me no other choice,” King described the war’s deleterious effects on both America’s poor and Vietnamese peasants and insisted that it was morally imperative for the United States to take radical steps …
Beyond Vietnam: A Speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4th, 1967 Read More »
All is One: Building a Decolonized Future Together In this virtual event we will highlight our regional native communities’ anticolonial environmental justice movements. And we will join together in celebration of the relationships we have built this year, in antiracism education, healing and training, and climate justice organizer training. Learn and engage with two native …
Dear RCNV Community, As 2021 comes to an end, we send greetings and gratitude for the ongoing love and strength from the community of nonviolence and antiracism and continue to inspire one another.
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