This year's theme for Black History Month is "Black Resistance". It takes a look at how Black people have fought repression from America's earliest days. From escaping the plantation, to the rise out of poverty and the struggle for equal housing and education to the struggle for voting rights, the resistance lives on even into the 21st century.  This theme is a Call to Action to everyone to establish safe spaces where Black life can be sustained, fortified and respected, all in the pursuit of racial justice and equality.

"Below is a link listing various Bay Area commemorative events, National Day of Service volunteer opportunities, performances and more."

https://www.google.com/amp/s/datebook.sfchronicle.com/guide/celebrate-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2023-with-bay-area-events-and-more/amp

On Monday, January 16, 2023, we recognize and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would be 94 if he were alive today.  Dr. King was a preacher and a tireless advocate for social justice and voter rights. Dr. King's "I have a Dream" speech is one that resonates worldwide today as we strive to right the injustices of those without a voice. Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, yet his writings and teachings are still relevant today. 

OPEIU 29 General Membership Meeting/Area Meeting on January 18, 2023

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October, on October 10 this year, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. The day is centered around reflecting on their tribal roots and the tragic stories that hurt but strengthened their communities. The day helps as a remedy for the harmful effects of racism in the U.S. and the inaccurate historical facts that have been spread to justify white supremacy and colonization. (INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY - October 10, 2022 - National Today) 

Today, 14 U.S. states celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and not Columbus Day, as well as the District of Columbia. More than 130 cities including Arlington, Amherst, Cambridge, Brookline, Marblehead, Great Barrington, Northampton, Provincetown, Somerville, and Salem also celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  Please click the link below for more details on a Sunrise ceremony taking place on Monday, October 10th on Alcatraz.