One Million Rising: Building Sustained Resistance to Authoritarianism (First Session)
Do you wish you could do more to resist authoritarianism than join a march or a protest?
Building people power is essential to rebuilding our democracy. That’s the core objective of the One Million Rising initiative.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the One Million Rising toolkit, how to find your place in the resistance movement, and how to help others in your community find their place.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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What’s Happening to Our Immigrant Neighbors and What We Can Do About It
Sweeping, heedless ICE raids. Lawless abductions. Deportations without due process. Disruptive firings of immigration judges.
Across the country, and within our community, our immigrant neighbors are at the forefront of the current assault on American liberty.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the latest developments in immigration courts, along with best practices for protecting asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Understanding and Learning from Youth Engagement
Arguably, no previous generation has been so engaged in social justice as Generation Z.
What can we learn from the current cohort of high school students who represent Gen Z? What issues are they passionate about? How is social media informing and shaping their engagement?
In this workshop, local students will discuss their activism experience and share their perspectives on Gen Z engagement.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Strategies and Spiritual Nourishment for Faith-Based Activism
Throughout American history, religious communities have played a pivotal role in advancing social justice and reinforcing democracy.
Today, religious leaders around the country—and in our region—are again making important contributions to our democratic experiment.
In this workshop, justice-minded local clergy members will share insights on mobilizing religious communities to fight autocracy.
Participants will sample inspiring texts from a range of traditions and learn how faith communities are stepping up to meet the current authoritarian challenge.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
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Amplify Your Voice: A Workshop for New Activists
Local activists are pursuing multiple strategies to achieve political, social, and economic change — from economic boycotts and postcard writing to community organizing and running for office.
In this workshop, speakers will discuss topics related to effective advocacy, including Proposition 50, climate justice, and social media.
Participants will receive information and inspiration about initiatives that they can join right away.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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One Million Rising: Building Sustained Resistance to Authoritarianism (Second Session)
Do you wish you could do more to resist authoritarianism than join a march or a protest?
Building people power is essential to rebuilding our democracy. That’s the core objective of the One Million Rising initiative.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the One Million Rising toolkit, how to find your place in the resistance movement, and how to help others in your community find their place.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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