Be the Change
GLIDE’s Center for Social Justice works to influence public policy and change public perceptions around poverty, discrimination, and civil and human rights. We do this through grassroots organizing, education, thought leadership, policy development and legal action. We convene policymakers and peers to amplify the voices of our community, while mobilizing congregants, clients, volunteers, donors and neighbors to become agents of social change.
We need you with us! Join with GLIDE to advance economic and social justice for all. There are many ways to be involved, make a difference, and advance a better world: Volunteer to serve a meal, join us in demonstrations and organizing for justice, help us expand voter registration and turnout. Sign up for regular communications from our advocacy team and stay up-to-date on all the ways that together we can create a more just and equitable world.
Virtual Events
Learn about some of the ways we’re organizing to bring equity, justice and opportunity to GLIDE’s community.
Celebrate Latino/Latinx Heritage Month, with Latinx activist and community leaders whose work defies all odds. Join us for an intimate and passionate talk to discuss the Latinx community’s role in advancing social justice and how culture plays a strong part. Hosted by Miguel Bustos, Sr. Director, Center for Social Justice, GLIDE
Read moreHarm Reduction as Justice: Policy, Courage, and Survival
Thursday, August 26, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Free, Virtual Event Harm reduction is comprised of a range of public health strategies designed to lessen the negative social and/or physical consequences associated with various human behaviors, both legal and illegal. Come learn more about what Harm reduction is and is not. Hear the
Read morePride Month: Diverse and Proud #Pride2021
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Free, Virtual Event Join the Center for Social Justice in collaboration with GLIDE’s Congregational Life’s Racial Justice Group and Pride Team to celebrate the LGBTQ’s diverse community. Meet activist and community leaders to discuss the rich history, struggles, and contributions that have been part of
Read moreVirtual Event: Healing Through Culture and Unity – #AANHPI Month
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Free Virtual Event Join us during Asian American & Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Through culture and unity, we find solace and strength. Hear from community leaders, elders and youth, as they share their stories and invite us to unite. Experience art and music with-in the
Read moreVirtual Event: Justice Poetry Jam: Power and Justice in Words
Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Free Virtual Event The Center for Social Justice is offering a unique opportunity to listen to words that move and inform justice. You will also meet those who create them. Listen to the creative justice advocates and explore the motivations and life experiences that shape their words
Read moreVirtual Event: Listening With Love: Building Alliances Across Genders
Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 6:00–7:30 PM | Free Virtual Event A unique opportunity during Women’s History Month for cis women, transwomen and female-identified individuals and allies to take one step forward toward liberation. Everyone, of all genders, is hurt by sexism. This no-blame, no-shame workshop recognizes this universal hurt and suggests a healing response.
Read moreVirtual Event: Five Things You Can Do Right Now to Cure Anti-Blackness
Friday, February 19, 2021 A 90-minute workshop where we’ll explore 5 ways to hold ourselves accountable with love; and reimagine our collective desire for black love to replace anti-black sentiment. Restream of event is now available.
Read moreVirtual Event: How Am I Martin? Celebrating the Man (MLK Day)
Monday, January 18, 2021 Join us as we are guided through a collaborative journey to celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and uncover the qualities that he and others had to propel the movement. Restream of event now available.
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