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Commemorating the Legacy of George Floyd: A Discussion of the Documentary Film “Who We Are” with writer Jeffery Robinson Please join us virtually on May 26 from 12-1pm [...]
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May
21
Sat
all-day World Day for Cultural Diversity...
World Day for Cultural Diversity...
May 21 all-day

May 21st is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The UN says, “Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.” Locally and nationally we too often see how cultural clashes create conflict. All of us have a role to play
May
22
Sun
all-day Harvey Milk Day
Harvey Milk Day
May 22 all-day

Harvey Milk Day is celebrated each year on May 22 in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist assassinated in 1978. Harvey Milk was a prominent gay activist during the twentieth century. He ran for office three times before becoming the first openly gay person elected into California public office, where he acted as a city supervisor. Harvey Milk Day came about as a
May
24
Tue
6:00 pm HS Students: Social Justice Educ... @ Online
HS Students: Social Justice Educ... @ Online
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Join us for a monthly virtual workshop series intended to engage youth across Orange County on various issues impacting our society today. Workshops will occur the 4th Tuesday of every month (March – June, 2022) from 6:00-7:e0pm, open to all Orange County high school students. This session will address Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation For more
May
25
Wed
all-day Santa Ana’s Chinatown Set Ablaze...
Santa Ana’s Chinatown Set Ablaze...
May 25 all-day

In 1906, the Santa Ana city council claimed that a Chinatown resident contracted leprosy and in order to contain its spread the area needed to be burned down. This decision was supported by the Santa Ana community. On May 25, 1906, as the fire department and on-lookers stood by, the area was set ablaze. The residents were forewarned of the
6:00 pm A People’s Guide to OC Dialogue @ Online
A People’s Guide to OC Dialogue @ Online
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

On May 25, from 6-7:30pm, OC Human Relations invites you to a free, online dialogue with the authors of “A People’s Guide to Orange County” – Elaine Lewinnek, Gustavo Arellano & Thuy Vo Dang. “A People’s Guide to Orange County” is an alternative guide that documents sites of oppression, resistance, struggle and transformation in OC. We invite you to join