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United Against Hate: A Reflection on Systemic Change and Solidarity

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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Embracing Our Roots, Illuminating Our Future: La Ofrenda at RCNV

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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From Santa Cruz to Palestine: A Cinematic Journey and Dialogue with Filmmaker Ashira at RCNV

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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A Beacon of Hope in Troubled Times: An Interview with Stephen Zunes

In an era marked by escalating tensions and complex geopolitical dynamics, the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) remains steadfast in its mission to foster peace and justice through understanding. Upholding the philosophy of nonviolence and the values of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community, RCNV is hosting a pivotal event, “Shadows of War: Decoding U.S. …

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Protect Our Community Against Racist and Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric

**This article is a re-post from Pajaro Valley Pride** A coalition of 44 local organizations has united to denounce the group Moms for Liberty, which came to Watsonville for a meeting last weekend. Moms for Liberty says it advocates parental rights, but is labeled extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Here, the 44 organizations denounce …

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Exclusive: Monterey County Supervisor Luis Alejo Discusses “Stories of Resistance” and Watsonville’s Peace March Legacy

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 …

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Stories of Resistance: Uniting Voices for Peace and Justice

“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 …

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Crowd of protester holding a banner that reads 'Stop Putin, Stop War'

Nonviolent and Anti-Imperialist Solidarity

The Resource Center for Nonviolence expresses solidarity and sorrow with the people of Ukraine and Russia who are suffering, fleeing, and resisting Putin’s military occupation of Ukraine. In face of the trauma of war, we lift up humanitarian organizations’ support for refugees and casualties of war, and the courage and power of unarmed resistance. We …

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