FREEDOM DAY! Slavery was finally abolished in every state! “Nobody is free unless everybody’s free.”- FANNIE-LOU HAMER (American Activist October 6, 1917 – March 14, 1977) JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY is a US federal holiday. It was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, June 17th 2021. Although the Emancipation Proclamation to free …
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Jun 17
Celebrate Juneteenth 2022!!
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June 17, 2022
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Jun 12
March for Our Lives in Santa Maria
March for Our Lives 2022 was held in downtown Santa Maria, June 11th. Concerned and outraged residents, from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and surrounding areas, participated in the nationwide demonstration against gun violence. Chairs with the names of each of the 19 children and 2 teachers, murdered in the Uvalde, TX, mass shooting on …
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Apr 14
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Mar 11
WE STAND WITH UKRAINE!
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March 11, 2022
Ukrainian-Russian Crisis Donate with confidence to reputable charities involved in humanitarian relief, recovery, and peace-building efforts who are highly rated by Charity Navigator. The 3 and 4 Star rated charities included in this list have earned their ratings by being financially efficient and transparent in their operations: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=9366
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Mar 02
Women’s March 2022 in Santa Maria, Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m., Minami Center.
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March 2, 2022
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Jan 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 17, 2022
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January 16, 2022
“I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land. And I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the …
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Sep 17
Governor Newsom receives a landslide voter turnout to keep Cali BLUE!
September 14, 2021: Gavin Newsom is still our Governor!!! Thank you NO RECALL voters!! Your vote was vital in preventing a takeover of our state by radical Republicans. Gavin Newsom survived a Republican attempt to remove him from office as California’s governor, ensuring that Democrat Newsom can serve out the rest of his term through …
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Jun 23
(Click on image to read all) NO RECALL of Governor Gavin Newsom in September Election!
VOTE NO! (Leave blank alternate choices.) Sign and date the envelope. Here is a list of all Santa Barbara County 24 hour walkup/driveup ballot drop off boxes: https://countyofsb.org/care/elections/resources/drop-boxes.sbc Ballots must be dropped off BEFORE 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 14. If mailed, must be at the POST OFFICE BEFORE 5:00 pm Sept 14. Polling places …
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Apr 08
STAND WITH THE DEMOCRATS.
Democrats believe health care is a right, diversity is a strength, the economy should work for everyone, and facts and truth matter. Whether it’s health care, the economy, education, gun reform, equal pay, voting rights, national security, or the climate crisis, the Democratic Party understands that there’s no single issue that matters more than the …
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Mar 02 2021
Women’s History Month March 2021
2021 Theme “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” – National History Women’s Alliance. The National Women’s History Alliance started by leading a coalition that successfully lobbied Congress to designate March as Women’s History Month, now celebrated across the country.[2] Today, the National Women’s History Alliance is known nationally as the only …
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Feb 16
Celebrating Black History Month, February 2021.
The Man behind Black History Month: https://www.history.com/news/the-man-behind-black-history-month Timeline of the Black experience in America: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones?cmpid=email-hist-inside-history-2021-0201-02012021&om_rid=&~campaign=hist-inside-history-2021-0201 10 Virtual Ways to Celebrate Black History Month: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10-virtual-ways-celebrate-black-224800820.html Inspiring Quotes to share: https://www.today.com/today/amp/tdna207446 Historical Voting Rights Act of 1965: https://history.house.gov/Oral-History/Documentaries/
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Feb 15
February 15, 2021
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February 15, 2021
Presidents Day is observed as a federal holiday in America. The day, also known as ‘Washington’s Birthday’, is observed in honor of America’s first president George Washington. The holiday is used to reflect on America’s first president’s life and work in the office. People remember and cherish the values imparted to them by Washington. Another …
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Jan 23
CONGRATULATIONS to our 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris!
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January 23, 2021
A New Day, a New Beginning! https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/ President Biden’s Inaugural Speech, January 20, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTtKDN4LgL8 The Best Photos From The Inauguration Of Joe Biden And Kamala Harris https://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/biden-takes-office-inauguration-day-pictures-n1254946 https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/piapeterson/photos-biden-inauguration https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-kamala-harris-inauguration-2021_n_60084187c5b6efae62fd96fb https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lady-gaga-performs-soul-stirring-rendition-of-national-anthem-at-bidens-inauguration_n_600727a3c5b62c0057c0c421 The Poem by 22 year old Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ055ilIiN4 “The Hill We Climb” When day comes we ask ourselves, where can …
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Jan 19
INAUGURATION OF JOSEPH R. BIDEN, 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!
Also watch live on networks at 8:30 am, Wednesday, January 20. The #InaugurationDay ceremony lineup is here! Invocation – Fr. Leo O’Donovan Pledge of Allegiance – Andrea Hall National Anthem – Lady Gaga Poetry Reading – Amanda Gorman Musical Performance – Jennifer Lopez Benediction – Rev. Dr. Silvester Beaman You won’t want to miss it! …
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Jan 15 2021
Second time Donald J. Trump Impeached.
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January 15, 2021
Second Impeachment of Donald Trump (2021) U.S. government process. Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, was impeached by the House of Representatives on January 13, 2021. The House adopted one article of impeachment against Trump: incitement of insurrection. He is the first U.S. president to be… wikipedia.org Proponents: Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, Jim Clyburn, Liz …
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