Sarah Turner

Nov 112016
 
 November 11, 2016

The Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Sacramento Chapter’s Mobilizing Committee is meeting this Saturday, November 12 at Southside Park from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (drop-in style) for a sign-making party for the No Dakota Access Pipeline (NoDAPL) Rally on Tuesday, November 15.  Click here for more information about Tuesday’s rally.  All are welcome to participate. 

Nov 112016
 
 November 11, 2016
NoDAPL Solidarity Action - Tues. 11/15 @ US Army Corps

No Dakota Access Pipeline (NoDAPL) National Day of Solidarity Tuesday, November 15 12:00 – 6:00 PM U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Sacramento District 1325 J Street The people of the Sioux Tribe of Standing Rock are calling for a national day of solidarity.  Due to the disgusting use of inhumane treatment at the hands

Nov 082016
 
 November 8, 2016
Screening of the Film "13th" on Nov. 14 and Dec. 7

The Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Sacramento Chapter’s Education Workgroup invites you to a screening and discussion of the movie “13th” on Monday, November 14th or Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm in the Welcome Hall. The movie’s title, “13th”, refers to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which reads, “Neither slavery nor involuntary

Nov 072016
 
 November 7, 2016
NoDAPL Rally Tues. 11/8 @ CA State Capitol

NO DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE (NoDAPL) RALLY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 12:00 – 6:00 P.M. CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL 1315 10th Street Californians will stand in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on their mission to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.  Come support not just Native Americans but also every person’s right to clean water!  Bring your voice

Nov 062016
 
 November 6, 2016
White People Against Racism Workshop - Thurs. 11/10

Organizing White People Against Racism Thursday, November 10, 2016 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. 3980 McKinley Blvd. White people play a central role in perpetuating racism.  White people also have the potential to become a consistent and powerful force to end racism in all of its manifestations.  This workshop, led by Joe Fahey, a white, longtime

Nov 062016
 
 November 6, 2016
Photos of Women in Hebron Event 11/4/16

Thank you to everyone who attended our event with guest speaker, Nawal Slemiah, founder of the Women in Hebron cooperative.  Below are a few photos of the evening.  We really appreciate the community’s support and interest in Palestinian empowerment.

Nov 022016
 
 November 2, 2016
Guest Speaker Nawal Slemiah, Founder of Women in Hebron - Friday, Nov. 4 @ 7pm

Palestinian Women Empowerment Under Occupation Nawal Slemiah, founder and director of Women in Hebron (WiH), will speak about her life in Palestine and the work of the WiH Embroidery Cooperative.  Refreshments and embroidery sale to follow the presentation.  Find the gift that keeps on giving by supporting the WiH through your purchase!  Palestinian olive oil will also

Oct 242016
 
 October 24, 2016

The Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Sacramento Chapter is hosting their next meeting at UUSS in the Welcome Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 26th.  All are welcome to attend! If this is your first meeting, please arrive at 6:00 p.m. for an orientation.  The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with a potluck and kid

Oct 242016
 
 October 24, 2016
Goblins, Witches, and Ghosts... Oh My! @ Games Night

A spooky time was had by all at last Friday’s Games Night!  Three trick-or-treaters graced us with their presence.  And when the clock struck 07:00, the Werewolf appeared as the villagers slept… (in the featured game Ultimate Werewolf).  Thanks for celebrating Halloween early with us!

Oct 202016
 
 October 20, 2016

The Board-appointed task force has been meeting every week for a month to design the banner, draft wording for our website about what it means to us to erect a banner, raise funds to pay for a banner and materials to install it, and to plan for the dedication ceremony.  We have asked for advice