You’re invited!
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Tell the Warriors: Celebrate with us, not Trump
The Fresno County Democratic Central Committee has not endorsed any candidate in this race.
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This week, the Golden State Warriors did California proud by winning the NBA championship. Now’s their chance to do us proud again.
California has one of the most diverse populations in the country, and the Warriors’ fans are some of the most diverse in the league.
When President Trump invites the Warriors to stand with him in photo ops at the White House, they should stay in California and celebrate with us instead.
Warriors players David West and Stephen Curry both spoke out after Trump’s election, standing with their fans.
And earlier this year, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr publicly denounced Trump’s Muslim ban and his divisive rhetoric, saying, “It’s about leadership, it’s about compassion and dignity and character and treating people the right way. That’s leadership. It’s terrifying we have someone in office who espouses none of that.”
Californians have long chosen a different road than national politicians who have worked to divide us, and recent statements about Trump by members of the Warriors family are part of that tradition. They embody the spirit that makes our state so welcoming and so prosperous.
But if Warriors don’t unanimously decide to skip the trip to the White House, Trump will co-opt their victory and use the visit as an endorsement of his divisive rhetoric and agenda.
Let’s make the Warriors’ win a time for celebration and joy — not political games. Let’s give them an invitation to celebrate with us instead of Trump.
Thanks for making your voice heard,
John
Community Meeting Thursday June 15th 5:30PM
“We Are Sikhs”
Dear Interfaith Faiths,
On Thursday, June 8 the Sikh Community will be holding a press conference at the Fresno City Hall at 12:00 noon.
I’m planning to attend, and hope some of you may be free to join our Sikh brothers and sisters as well.
Jim Grant, Director
Social Justice Ministry
Diocese of Fresno]
(559) 708-3530
Dear Friends,
The National Sikh Campaign will be launching the “We Are Sikhs” media campaign to improve awareness of the Sikh Religion in the Fresno area starting on June 14. To mark the launch we will be holding a press conference on Thursday, June 8 (please see the attached media advisory for details). It would be great to see members of the interfaith community attend the press conference so please come if you can. Please forward to the rest of the interfaith community.
Thanks. Sharnjit S. Purewal
Board of Supervisors Hearing on June 20 to Consider County Priorities (Funding/Vision/Mission)
Dear Friends of the Fresno Center for Nonviolence: Please see the email below from Radley Reep about the Board of Supervisors Hearing on June 20th.
June 3, 2017
Hi All,
Please add to your calendars the date for an IMPORTANT hearing before the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. ON JUNE 20, 2017, at a time yet to be determined, the Board will hold a hearing on FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR 2017/2018.
At that same time, the Board will make PLANS FOR A FUTURE ½-DAY WORKSHOP on revising/updating the County’s Vision and Mission Statements, as well as the components of a County document titled “Community Values of the Fresno Region – Guiding Principles for Civic Transformation,” which were last updated by the Board at a retreat held April 10, 2007.
(Supervisor Magsig seems to leading the charge on these items. Note: In support of job creation, he recently convinced the Board to add “business parks that include manufacturing, processing and distribution” to a theme of the Fresno County General Plan that up to that point had only included the “enhancement and expansion of the [county’s] agricultural economic base. He also got the Board agree that the pending EIR for the revision of the General Plan should include support for agriculture along the I-5 corridor only where there is sufficient water to support that industry – and I think most people will agree that nowhere on the Westside is there a guarantee of sufficient water for agriculture.)
I’m telling you this so that you will be prepared on June 20 to let the Board know what you think the Board’s funding priorities should be and exactly what you expect in the way of public participation at the future workshop.
Rad
Fresno Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 17, 2017
Event Name – Fresno Juneteenth Celebration
Event Description –
The Fresno Juneteenth Collaborative Committee is excited to announce its Annual 2017 Juneteenth Celebration! This year’s theme is “FREEDOM DAY”. This event will serve to recognize the importance of the African American Family with celebration of culture and heritage in the family unit. Dare to dream bigger than you can imagine, and then work to achieve it. As you may know, Juneteenth is the African American’s addendum to Independence Day. It is a nationally recognized and celebrated holiday which commemorates the notification of the Emancipation Proclamation to Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 in which the Fresno community has been celebrating this historical moment for over 30 years. On Saturday, June 17, 2017, the Fresno Juneteenth Collaborative Committee will host the Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Rutherford B. Gaston Middle School located at 1100 East Church Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Juneteenth will be a celebration of African-American culture, heritage and pride. This year’s one day observance is expected to attract over 10,000 community members, adults, and children who will enjoy the weekend festivities which include a parade, local performances, inspirational speakers, workshops. In addition, there will be a variety of food that represents the African American culture, games and entertainment to satisfy all age groups. On Saturday, June 24, 2017, we have teamed up with the Fresno Grizzlies to host the 5th Annual Juneteenth Negro League Commemorative Game in honor of the Fresno Tigers. The Fresno Tigers were founded in Fresno and played during the 1942 season before moving to San Diego, CA. The Grizzlies will take the field against the Sacramento River Cats. The game will commence at 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6:05 p.m. Thank you in advance for your support and partnership.
Date – June 17, 2017
Time – 12:00-pm-6:00pm
Website- http://fresnojuneteenth.com
