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Shifting the Cultural Climate through the Study and Practice of Kingian Nonviolence
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2024 The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we witness nations around the world continue to struggle under the weight of violence, hate and poverty, today’s social, political and economic landscape…
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Building Towards Anti-Racist Governments – Sonoma County: Planting the Seeds
While the county has shown commitment by planting the seeds to address disparities and racism and made substantial progress, there is still much work to do.
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2023 Statement on School Safety
The NAACP Santa Rosa – Sonoma Branch aims to support holistically safer, welcoming, and affirming campuses for all students in Sonoma County.
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Statement on D.A.’s Decision Not to Charge Deputy for Killing of David Pelaez-Chavez
Given the state of the law, we cannot state with certainty that Deputy Dietrick should have been criminally charged. What we can say, however, is that Sonoma County deserves a more neutral, objective, and thorough analysis of why and how District Attorney Carla Rodriguez reached the decision she did.
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NAACP Calls for Deescalation of Global Hate and Violence
The NAACP is calling for international leaders to engage in diplomatic dialogue that addresses the rise in hate across global communities as violence and destruction continue to wreak havoc and claim innocent lives within the Middle East.
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Sonoma County Historical Research Project
Santa Rosa-Sonoma County NAACP is proud to announce the official launch of the Sonoma County Slavery Historical Research Project this summer in partnership with Sonoma State University, with support from the Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library. The project will turn a focused lens on the Sonoma County Archives, pursuing the history of enslavement in…
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Community Letter of Concern & Call for Collaboration
We have concerns and look forward to a collaborative effort in achieving true bias free policing throughout Sonoma County.
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Hardened Hearts on the Front Lines: The impacts of anti-Black racism in Sonoma County Schools
As we come to the close of the 2022 – 2023 Academic School year, I am feeling compelled to share my observations and reflections. One aspect of our branch services is to provide advocacy to students and families who are seeking support to best understand their rights in education. Following the murders of Ahmaud Arbury,…
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