Peace and Justice Center of Nevada County

Upcoming Events

Apr
20
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
Apr
21
Tue
3:00 pm Beale Air Force Base Vigil
Beale Air Force Base Vigil
Apr 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Beale Air Force Base Vigil @ Beale Air Force Base Main (Schneider) Gate
This is our monthly vigil at the gates of Beale Air Force Base.  We have been doing this monthly for 13 years to remind military and civilian base personnel that their actions promote militarism, imperialism[...]
Apr
27
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
1
Fri
all-day Mayday General Strike and Demo–S...
Mayday General Strike and Demo–S...
May 1 all-day
Mayday General Strike and Demo--Save the Date
More info to come about the Nevada City Mayday Demo   The Mayday general strike is a nationwide labor and political action on May 1, 2026, calling for “No Work, No School, No Shopping” to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers. The Mayday general strike, organized by groups including Indivisible and the May Day Strong coalition, is part of the broader No Kings movement opposing authoritarian policies and economic inequality in the United States. Scheduled for May 1, 2026, the strike aims to mobilize workers, students, and families across the country to demonstrate collective power and demand a government that prioritizes communities over billionaires.    AnneLandmanBlog.com+3 Purpose and Goals The strike is designed as a tactical escalation beyond traditional protests, emphasizing an economic show of force. Participants are encouraged to refuse work, school, and shopping, signaling that ordinary people can challenge systemic power structures. The goals include:    naked capitalism+1 Advocating for workers’ rights and economic justice Opposing authoritarian government policies Promoting expanded democracy and community investment Resisting private armies, ICE enforcement, and militarized policing   2   2 Sources Organizers and Support Key organizers include Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, who have previously led the No Kings protests, which drew millions nationwide. The strike also has backing from major unions such as the AFT, AAUP, NEA, Starbucks Workers United, and the UE, along with dozens of local labor councils and union locals. These groups are coordinating to replicate the success of the Minnesota General Strike in January 2026, where over 100,000 participants marched and hundreds of businesses closed in solidarity.    AnneLandmanBlog.com+3 Scale and Participation The Mayday general strike is expected to involve thousands of cities and towns across the U.S., with coordinated actions including rallies, marches, and walkouts. The movement emphasizes collective action and solidarity, aiming to demonstrate the power of organized labor and community networks in shaping political and economic outcomes. [...]
May
4
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
11
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
18
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
25
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
Jun
1
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide

Support “Every Student Belongs” resolution at school board mtg.

When:
March 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2026-03-11T18:00:00-07:00
2026-03-11T20:00:00-07:00
Where:
NJUHS District
112 Nevada City Hwy Nevada City

 

3/5/26

 

Dear friends,

 

This Wednesday at the 6pm Nevada Joint Union High Sch Board Mtg (112 Nevada City Hwy, Nevada City) a proposal will be presented to form a student committee to help create a safer environment for students. The non-partisan committee would be tasked with “observing campus culture and climate” and serve “as a bridge between the student body and the Board of Trustees to advocate for policies that would lower the temperature across campuses and, hopefully, create a safer, more inclusive environment for students.”

Graham Gardemeyer, an NU student and chair of the Nevada County Youth Commission will present the proposal for what is called STAND or Student Team for Awareness, Neutrality, and District Safety Committee.

Supporters are encouraged to attend the meeting, and emails can be sent in support of it to the NJUHS board before the meeting: board@njuhsd.com.

[1] Support: Creation of STANDS (agenda item N1)

IN ADDITION, a resolution to support “Every Student Belongs” will be reconsidered by the boarda copy of which is attached please support that also. It failed to pass last year out of fear the school system would lose federal funding but this is no longer the concern, so it is expected to pass this Wednesday.

[2] Support: Resolution 23-24/25 Every Student Belongs (agenda item N2)

Attached is the Every Student Belongs Resolution and here is a link to a 1 min 44 second video of Graham explaining the STAND initiative.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LOIRzNoDdVGRdGW6dFpich3Nxbk5c4HJ/view

If too many people are expected for the meeting room at 112 Nevada City Hwy, the location will change. If that is the case I will try and let you know; the change should be noted on the board’s agenda:

https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030345&MID=57245

(The agenda says the meeting is at 5pm, but the public part of their meeting starts at 6pm)

Creating Communities Beyond Bias has joined Color Me Human in endorsing the proposal.

Please spread the word.

 

Thanks.

 

Bill Drake, CCBB

 

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“Bill Drake offers an important perspective from someone who grew up in a world poisoned by racism but learned to see others in a more tolerant light.”
~Benjamin Todd Jealous, former President and CEO of the NAACP

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