PEACE CENTER ACTIVIST ALERT

June 15th, 2026

TUESDAY, JUNE 16th,

12:30 - 1:30 PM

FEDERAL IMMIGRATION COURT

1855 GATEWAY BLVD. CONCORD

Support Immigrant Neighbors - Vigils at the Concord Immigration Court

Over a quarter of Contra Costa residents are immigrants who come from all over the world. A large new Immigration Court, which handles deportations, recently opened in Concord, nearly doubling the deportation capacity of the Bay Area. Local organizations are working together to support our immigrant neighbors as they go through the process. 

A LWVDV vigil supporting immigrants appearing for their court hearings at the Concord Immigration Court will usually be held on the third Tuesday of each month. 

This is not a protest, it is a vigil in support of those entering the court for their hearings. We will provide the signs to use for this vigil

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17th, 5 PM

ONLINE FORUM VIA ZOOM

Community Climate Forum:

California 2026 High-Impact Climate Bills

Register Here

Want to help support California legislation that would protect communities, reduce pollution, and help rein in rising electricity costs? Join 350 Contra Costa for our virtual Community Climate Forum on June 17 at 5:00 PM.

Learn about key climate bills moving through Sacramento, and simple actions you can take to help them survive the legislative process and become law.

Topics include:

• Making sure data centers pay for their own energy use, not ratepayers
• Expanding access to portable solar without burdensome permits
• Reducing harmful pollution near warehouses and ports
• Requiring oil and gas operators to fully cover cleanup costs

California’s climate leadership is on the line, and these bills need public support.

For more information go here

Thank you for being part of the movement for climate action and environmental justice in Contra Costa County. We hope to see you at one, or both, of these important events.

350 Contra Costa Action 

The time for climate action is NOW!

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS!

FRIDAY, JUNE 19th,

4:30 (doors open) - 8 PM

UC BERKELEY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

1 ALUMNI HOUSE, TOLL ROOM BERKELEY CAMPUS

Celebrate freedom and culture with the Cal community

Join us at Alumni House for a Juneteenth celebration! Featuring:

• A presentation of the documentary Epicenter: The Struggle for Black Studies in the Bay Area
• Panel discussion moderated by Professor Ula Taylor and featuring Brian Spencer, Co-Producer, The Spencer Group, and filmmakers Doug Harris and Douglas Harris Jr.
• Tasting of wines presented by Cal Alumni Black-owned wineries, Brown Estate and Okapi Winery (must be 21+ to enjoy)
• Catering provided by Cal alum Marshawn Lynch's Rob Ben's Restaurant

Doors open at 4:30pm, program begins at 5:15pm.

FREE, REGISTER TO ATTEND NOW!

Presented in partnership with: University Development and Alumni Relations, UC Berkeley African American Studies, UC Berkeley Black Staff & Faculty Organization, HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars for Change, and the Cal Black Alumni Association

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19th, 4 - 8 PM

WILLIAMSON RANCH PARK, ANTIOCH

Celebrate this Juneteenth with the City of Antioch!

This annual city-sponsored Juneteenth Celebration is where we come together as a city to honor freedom, culture, and community. Join us for a day of reflection that showcases the richness of African American heritage as we embrace the vibrancy and resiliency of Black culture. This event features live performances, music, food, activities for kids and adults, and so much more!

What Is Juneteenth?

Short for June Nineteenth, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States - marking the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure the freedom of all remaining enslaved people. Texas became the first US state to celebrate Juneteenth in 1979. Officially becoming a US federal holiday in June of 2021, the City of Antioch is proud to present our fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20th, NOON - 5 PM

FREEDOM DAY

CITY PARK - PITTSBURG

RAILROAD AVE. & EAST 17th ST.

Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on our nation’s history, celebrate Black culture and achievement, and recognize the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice. Support the 15th Annual Pittsburg Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, a family-friendly event that brings our community together in celebration, reflection, and unity.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21st, 10 - 1 PM

BERKELEY ELECTION RETREAT

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

POST CARD WRITING RETREAT

HOME OF LYNN MACMICHAEL

3812 F HAPPY VALLEY RD. LAFAYETTE*

We will provide post cards and stamps, and colored pencils for 20-25 people. I will provide light refreshments but we ask that at you bring a clipboard, and writing pens.

I will be sending out the tentative schedule for all who sign up on our web site: www.electionretreat.org. 

Also, if you would like to make a donation, please visit us at www.electiionretreat.org/donate.

Looking forward to hearing from you. 

Lynn MacMichael (925-284-4470)

*We are on Valory Lane at the very top of the hill (letter F) and there is a clear sign at the bottom of our roadway. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 10 - 11:30 AM PST

ONLINE SEMINAR

What Occupation

Does to the Soul

Global Reverberations of Palestinian Historical Trauma

A Community Gathering with

Dr. Samah Jabr, Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Jennifer Mullan, facilitated by Dr. Jess Ghannam

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

SUNDAY, JULY 19th

FIFTH ANNUAL RIDE FOR PALESTINE

and GATHER FOR PALESTINE

a MECA FUNDRAISER

It's a day of solidarity along the 14-mile scenic San Francisco Bay. The ride is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels and the post-Ride event, GATHER FOR PALESTINE will include delicious Palestinian food, music, dancing, and more.

All funds raised this year will support MECA’s work in Palestine–where the situation is dire and your support is more important than ever. Thanks to the efforts of our community, MECA’s 2025 Ride for Palestine was a huge success, raising more than $450,000 in support of our ongoing work in Palestine.

Help us reach our 2026 Ride for Palestine goal of $500,000 by registering today.

With your support, we can deliver food and other necessities and send a powerful message of solidarity to Palestine.

Ride for Palestinian Children. Ride for Solidarity. Ride for Return.

Are you seeking out

independent media?

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center is collecting a variety of media including readings, documentaries, and podcasts on the topics of the day, to be read and shared.

Our goal is to educate, encourage discussion, and inspire activism.

NEW THIS WEEK:

DIMITRI LASCARIS: There Is No 'Peace Deal' Between Iran and the Trump Regime

On Sunday June 14, after Israel crossed Iran's red lines by bombing Beirut again, the Islamic Republic prepared a massive missile assault on Israel.

At that point, Trump appears to have panicked and to have offered to Iran major concessions with the aim of avoiding another devastating strike on Washington's proxy.

Is the resulting deal in the best interests of Iran? Will it lead to a just and lasting peace in West Asia?

PROTAGONIST HQ & ZAKIR KIBRIA: SYKES-PICOT 2026

Over a century later from the original Sykes-Picot Agreement from May 1916, a new map is being drawn..

FROM LAST WEEK:

RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR: AI Backlash

NORM LISY: A Walk Down the Mall, They are not restoring the capital. They are converting it.

AMBASSADOR CHAS FREEMAN: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts

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PLEASE READ/WATCH and SHARE!

ARE YOU TAKING ACTION THIS WEEK?

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VOTE NO ON VOTER RESTRICTIONS!

Sign the petition: BLOCK the SAVE America Act

The U.S. House passed the SAVE America Act, an extreme “show your papers” voter suppression bill fueled by far-right propaganda and anti-immigrant conspiracy theories.¹

Trump is trying to force through national voter ID at the polls. He’s demanding proof of citizenship to register to vote. The SAVE America Act will stop millions from casting ballots in the midterms.² Our Senators must oppose Trump’s attempt to shred our constitutional right to vote.

Sign the petition: Block the SAVE America Act

Under Trump’s restrictive bill, people can’t register to vote or update their registrations without a passport or original birth certificate — documents that 21 million people don’t have ready access to. Tens of millions of women who’ve changed their last names after marriage and may not have a passport or birth certificate with their current last name would face additional burdens. And every single voter would need to show a government-issued photo ID with an up-to-date address and current name before casting a ballot.³

The SAVE America Act is yet another Trump attempt to interfere in our free and fair elections. There is no mass “noncitizen” voting that justifies any of this. The 2020 election was not stolen. But Trump, Stephen Miller, and Pam Bondi are counting on enough Republicans and MAGA loyalists to get behind these myths so they can rig the midterms. Steve Bannon even wants to send ICE to “surround the polls” come November.⁴

The Senate must reject the worst voter suppression bill in modern history.

Reject the SAVE America Act now!

Sources:

1. The Associated Press, "House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections," February 11, 2026.
2. Democracy Docket, "New version of GOP suppression bill would impose nationwide proof of citizenship, photo ID requirements," February 7, 2026.
3. ACLU Press Release, "ACLU Condemns House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous Assault on Democracy," February 11, 2026.
4. Democracy Docket, "White House ‘can’t guarantee’ ICE won’t be at polls," February 5, 2026.

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ONGOING WEEKLY LOCAL PROTESTS

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TUESDAY EVENINGS

Intersection of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road

LAFAYETTE

5:00 - 6:00 PM

A PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING - THE WORK CONTINUES!

ADDING A WEEKLY FOOD DRIVE TO THE MIX!

Meet Local Activists, Bring your own signs or make one when you arrive.

AND A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS OF THIS WEEKLY EVENT:

We are concerned with safety and have a monitor at each corner wearing an orange vest. They will help keep the crosswalks and sidewalks clear for pedestrians. If you have any questions or concerns, please let one of them or Gordon Lake, our main event organizer, know.  

Our mission statement and some norms for our group: .

Mission:

We are meeting to collectively defend democracy and support and protect the institutions which are vital to the wellbeing of all of us, and which are now under attack. Our goals are to meet every week to express our values and ideas, to promote solidarity and mutual support within our protest community, and to encourage other like-minded citizens to join us.

Norms:

We are non-violent in word and deed. We will follow all laws and act in ways that ensure personal safety. We will not block crosswalks or walkways.

We will not respond to those in cars or on the street who express different views. We will contact monitors in orange vests if we have questions or concerns.

LAMORINDA PEACE & JUSTICE GROUP

NEED INFORMATION ON FOOD DONATIONS?

Food collected at this protest will go to the

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR FOOD PANTRY

CLICK HERE FOR SUGGESTIONS

WE THE PEOPLE PROTESTS

taking place on various days

WALNUT CREEK, LAFAYETTE,

MARTINEZ and OAKLAND!

CHECK THE SCHEDULE HERE

Organized by Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa!

Join us for a rousing honk and wave visibility action.

Bring your signs and raise your voice for democracy and to protect our rights!

This is a nonviolent event. Stay within your rights, don’t break laws, stay safe, stay peaceful, and avoid any risk you don’t feel comfortable with. Don’t obstruct traffic, impede pedestrians, or commit any acts of property damage.

If counter-protestors appear, do your best to ignore them. When people shout from cars, just remember that we are standing for their rights, too. They just don't know it.

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ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA and other MILITARY ACTIONS WORLDWIDE

ACTIONS TO TAKE!

Continue contacting Congress to

demand they pass these resolutions: 

Block the Bombs – Support H.R. 3565

Call on your member of Congress to support the

Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565), introduced by

Rep. Delia Ramirez, to stop U.S. weapons transfers to Israel.

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/block-the-bombs-act

RECENTLY RELEASED!

2026 edition of Mapping Militarism

24 interactive maps to highlight

the state of war and peace on our planet.

Each map allows the viewer to spin the globe,

zoom in and out, scroll the timeline back through the years,

or switch from map view to list view. 

TRY IT HERE!

World BEYOND War has

a DIVESTMENT campaign!

About the Campaign

Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.

Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.

War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE

This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns

CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

Includes a frequently updated

calendar of local events

Peace work in the Quaker tradition

American Friends Service Committee

BOYCOTT

DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!

CHECK OUT THIS HANDY APP!