Santa Cruz County, Don’t miss these events!

National Transit Equity Day is Saturday February 4, 2023. The date is chosen in honor of the birthday of Rosa Parks, for her pivotal role in combating racial segregation on public buses, trains, and trolleys. National Transit Equity Day falls at the beginning of National Black History Month and is a collaborative effort of National Civil Rights Leaders, Environmental Advocacy Organizations, Labor Unions and Laborers. With the leadership of Labor Network for Sustainability, this national collaborative movement brings awareness to the importance of robust public transit as a civil right, of environmental justice, of safe walkable cities, and of a just transition to a green economy for our labor force

In Santa Cruz County today, the majority of our community members are negatively impacted by the low quality of the existing transportation system. Residents of South County are severely impacted by freeway congestion. Non-driving residents of all ages and incomes are poorly served by our limited public transportation system. The high costs of housing and auto ownership create barriers for people of all but the highest income levels.

We can do better!

An evening with Ibram X. Kendi + Nic Stone

HOW TO BE A (YOUNG) ANTIRACIST

“Antiracism is not a destination but a journey—one that takes deliberate, consistent work. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism has changed the way we talk about race, equality, and justice in America, pointing us toward new ways of thinking about ourselves and our society.”

Sun, Feb 5, 2023, 5:00 PM PST

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062

In honor of Black History Month please join us for 'A Celebration of Black Liberation and Majesty', an exhibit by Madonna Lavon Camel. Show open Feb 1 – March 1, 2023 and opening reception 2pm~6pm February 11, 2023 at the Resource Center for Nonviolence. (no registration required)

UPCOMING COMMUNITY SOCIAL GATHERINGS :

“We are raising funds for ADC’s Youth Art Programs and have the pleasure of collaborating with none other than @djmonkearl @afrobeats_nite_santa_cruz 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Get ready for a night of nonstop dancing and amazing local art!”

eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com

“Join us as we celebrate Mi Gente’s first anniversary the only way we know how: con una pachanga. We will have amazing musical performances as well as many talented local art vendors! This event is free and family friendly. Stay on the lookout for our raffle bundles👀”

“We want to encourage the space for gender nonconformity where Queer & gender non-conforming people can dress out and have fun being ourselves in a place of community and friends!”

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“It is not enough for us to talk about what everybody else needs to do and to take on the boss and to take on the primary villain. We actually have to unpack some of the reasons why we got to the places where we are as unions in many ways anyway.”

Economic Indicators Jobs and unemployment

Every month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report on the employment situation for the previous month. Their release includes data on job growth, unemployment, and wage growth, which gives us a snapshot of the health of the economy and whether it’s working for ordinary Americans.