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We are ecstatic to launch the latest issue of our Peace Gazette! This packed edition features the student winners of our annual art and writing challenge + youth activist grants, information about our upcoming webinar on Climate Anxiety, as well
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The Friends of Scott, Taun, & Alexis Hall community group organized an inspiring tribute rally for Miles Hall on Wednesday, July 1st at 6:30 PM at Civic Park in Walnut Creek.
FOSATH is a driving force in our community. They …
What is Juneteenth?
“Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom from slavery in the United States. It has been celebrated since 1865. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family …
Last December, the Peace Center honored the community group Friends of Scott, Alexis and Taun Hall at our Annual Awards Dinner for their incredible community-based work and dedication to justice.
Following the Awards Dinner we made the natural decision to …
Last week, we witnessed another horrific act of police violence, as unarmed citizen George Floyd was held and fatally suffocated by the Minneapolis Police Department. His final words, “I can’t breathe”, echoed that of Eric Garner, another African-American man who …
Hello wonderful community!
This past week, we have closed submissions to our 2020 Dennis Thomas Art & Writing Challenge + Youth Activist Grant Awards. Despite the hectic nature of the past two months, we have received a number of thoughtful, …