SHOWING UP FOR
RACIAL JUSTICE
WHOWEARE
SURJ SAN MATEO organizes, mobilizes and educates white folks and other folks with privilege for racial justice in San Mateo County.
We’re part of SURJ National with over 175 chapters across the country.
We work with accountability partners led by people of color and show up in ways they request to support environmental justice, housing justice, immigration rights and reimagining public safety.
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If you’d like to get involved with SURJ Menlo Park, contact Lisa at ellbegee@gmail.com
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Our friends at SURJ Redwood City have scheduled demonstrations at Jefferson and El Camino in Redwood City every Friday at 4:30 pm.
SURJ San Mateo in Action
Central Park
United Against Hate Week
Millbrae City Hall
Central Park
Educational Opportunities
SURJ Bay Area
BAY AREA ACTION HOURS
Fridays @ 12:00 PM
Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM
Want to take tangible steps to tackle racial injustice and white supremacy? SURJ Bay Area Action Hours meet over Zoom to take concrete steps like calling elected officials, signing petitions, etc. Or choose to take collective action and stand up against this administration's illegal, immoral, and dangerous agenda.
Teach Children
EmbraceRace has many resources for talking to children about racial injustice. One resource is their conversation with three child and family psychologists who collaborated to write the children’s book, “Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice.” Published by the American Psychological Association, the book follows a white family and a black family as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man. The website includes many resources for parents and educators including child-friendly definitions, sample dialogues, and discussion guides.
Celebrate Asian American Cultures
ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE
A record 20 million Asian Americans trace their roots to more than 20 countries in East and Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, each with unique cultures, languages and other characteristics. Explore the rich history, traditions and arts of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders on Community Foundation of San Carlos’ website. They also have a comprehensive list of Asian-owned businesses to shop locally.
Celebrate Black History
Anti-Harassment Training
Anti-Asian American and xenophobic harassment have been on the rise across the U.S. In these one-hour interactive workshops, co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) and Right To Be, you’ll learn methodology for responding to harassment by (1) trusting your instincts, (2) reclaiming your space, and (3) practicing resilience. They also offer Bystander Intervention Training for various real-life situations.
California Reparations Report
The California Reparations Report was issued to the state Legislature in June of 2023. The final report surveys the ongoing and compounding harms experienced by African Americans as a result of slavery and its lingering effects on American society today. SURJ San Mateo fully supports proposals for comprehensive statewide reparations for African Americans.
We’re sharing the entire report and its Executive Summary so that you can pass it on to your friends, family and social media and help educate the public. The ACLU has created a Gold Chains website with more information, including a video called “The Case For Reparations.”