Activism

Activities around The Peace Gate kick off Silicon Valley Sculpture 2021

On Friday, September 24, an event involving The Peace Gate, on display on the grounds of Menlo College in Atherton (1000 El Camino Real), kicks off

by Linda Hubbard
on September 23, 2021

Five part series on the concept of equity in pluralistic culture begins August 17

What are the underpinnings of a truly equitable society, and how does the notion of privilege impact our daily lives? Mary Bacon, Ph.D. kicks off

by Contributed Content
on August 15, 2021

Youth leading the way to reimagine public safety is workshop topic on Aug. 16

Join Building for Change for the last workshop of their three-part education series exploring what comes next in creating lasting, structural change to policing and

by Contributed Content
on August 13, 2021

2020 peace cranes find a new role in 2021 marking Hiroshima/Nagasaki bombings

For the 75th anniversary of the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, our main community event last August was recruiting volunteers to make paper peace

by Judy Adams
on August 7, 2021

Menlo Park Climate Coalition social set for August 8

We are excited to invite you and your family to our first to a Menlo Park climate coalition social—the first in person event in over

by Contributed Content
on August 5, 2021

Disability awareness in the racial/social justice movement is topic on July 19

What is ableism, and how does disability justice fit within the broad sphere of diversity, equity and inclusion? Disability rights activist Lydia X.Z. Brown explores

by Contributed Content
on July 17, 2021

Spotted: Dinosaur on Sharon Road decked out for Pride Month

In recognition of Pride Month this June, the fierce looking dinosaur on Sharon Road in Menlo Park is holding a sign that says “Be gay, do

by Linda Hubbard
on June 14, 2021

How to be politically civil to each other is topic on June 10

How can deliberative democracy survive if we can't even speak to people with whom we disagree? By and large, public opinion is sticky and change

by Contributed Content
on June 6, 2021

Menlo Park resident Rayna Lehman named 2021 Woman of the Year

Menlo Park resident Rayna Lehman, whose work for the San Mateo Central Labor Council has provided a lifeline to thousands of union members and their

by Contributed Content
on March 9, 2021

Two Encinal students advocate for diversity in bandage choice

At Menlo Park City School District’s February 25 School Board meeting, two Encinal third graders, Gabriel (pictured top) and Natalia (below, right), presented a request

by Parke Treadway
on March 4, 2021