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Featuring the expansive field of Community Rapid Response networks, we are joined by Universidad Popular, Pillars of the Community, and Save Our Streets to share how they have activated and connected the community in working together to tackle the most salient issues harming our communities: immigration, violence interruption, and peacebuilding.
Room 204
We welcome you to join transcenDANCE teaching artists and program alumni for an expressive arts-based experience that creates connection and uplifts the spirit. This is an opportunity to move/dance and write while we build community through creativity. This requires no special skills – we will guide you through a thoughtful and joyful process that meets you where you’re at today
Room 302
Lei kui is a method of stringing lei where materials are pierced and threaded together, one of many traditional techniques of lei-making. This workshop invites participants to reclaim a tradition that has been increasingly commercialized returning it to its deeply intentional roots.
Room 303
The Karen Organization of San Diego would like to welcome you to join our healing circle. Rooted in Indigenous traditions and guided by Tsuru for Solidarity’s “Healing Circles for Change” model, this healing circle is intended to foster healing, connection, wellness, empathy, and collective care through compassionate listening and storytelling.
Room 307
This session will focus on how parents can partner with teachers and school administration to help ensure safe and supportive learning environments for their children by addressing bullying, discrimination, and other challenges students may face. Attendees will hear from subject experts, a parent, and a student about navigating difficult situations, communicating effectively with schools, and the support CAIR-SD provides to families and youth. The session will also include small group discussions, shared experiences, and practical resources for families.
Room 308
Join youth leaders from PacArts REEL Voices and Our Time to Act to learn more about how they are creating change and how to support, uplift, and empower youth leaders from their perspectives.
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Join us to hear the stories from the perspectives of our diverse panel of Elders. Get a glimpse of the power of intergenerational conversation for an interactive learning and practice of storytelling with our Elders who have participated in doing STH work and continue to be strong community leaders.
Room 307
The Imperial Valley Social Justice Committee will share how the Stop the Hate work has manifested impacts and community shifts within the Imperial Valley through API History & Heritage events and “The Hate Stops Here” workshop series. Participants will engage in the “World Cafe” model that has been used in their “The Hate Stops Here” workshops, topics include: Immigration/
Room 204
Communication is a big part of our daily lives – in the workplace, in the community, and at home. Yet we sometimes find ourselves unable to express what we intended or needed to say. Perhaps this is because we are worried about upsetting the other person or we don’t want to escalate a situation. At the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), we understand: The desire to avoid conflict is natural. That’s why we developed The ARTful Conversation, an interactive workshop that helps participants more effectively communicate their needs as they initiate and manage challenging conversations.
Room 302
Join us for the screening of Voice for Peace: A Call for Change, a documentary film produced as part of Stop the Hate a grant-funded program at Somali Family Service dedicated to addressing the rise of hate crimes and discrimination faced by refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations across San Diego.
We’ll open the evening with an introduction to Somali Family Service and the heart behind the Stop the Hate program sharing the vision, the community it serves, and the real impact it has made on the ground. From there, we’ll screen the documentary itself, a youth-led film featuring honest, powerful conversations with community members who have experienced hate firsthand. Behind every story is a person, a family, and a moment that changed them. This film gives those moments the space and dignity they deserve.
We’ll close the session with an interactive activity designed to spark meaningful conversation, build connection, and leave attendees feeling inspired and empowered.