Mon, Jun 1, 2020
Black Lives Matter: A Resource Guide
Don’t let this moment in history pass you by. Black lives matter. Read a statement from the MAH and browse resources to help you stay informed and create change.
Volunteer to Paint a Black Lives Matter Mural
Saturday, September 12, 2020,
10am - 5pm
Downtown Santa Cruz
Center Street
Center Street
We are thrilled by the overwhelming response of our community to answer the call for volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has registered to volunteer and we look forward to hosting you on Saturday. The sign up form for volunteers is now closed.
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In June of 2020 Santa Cruz became the very first city in the U.S. to work with the City government to not only approve a Black Lives Matter (BLM) mural, but also to build a sustainable plan surrounding this public art that includes continued annual Juneteenth events, community involvement, and ongoing mural maintenance.
The MAH is supporting mural organizers to recruit volunteer painters and sanitation helpers on September 12th from 10am-5pm. If you'd like to be a part of this day, please fill out the form linked below.
Once you sign up look for a follow-up email from a MAH staff member by September 10th to confirm your role during the event.
Please maintain a safe distance at this event and wear a mask. Your mask protects me, and my mask protects you. Thank you for looking out. We'll see you out there!
Answer the Call-Out for Volunteers
We're looking for volunteer painters, sanitation helpers, and community voices for the open mic on September 12th from 10am-5pm.
Sign-Up Here
Abi Mustapha, artist and community activism visionary.
Learn More About the Mural
The Yoga for All Movement is the fiscal sponsor for the Black Lives Mural which was brought to life by local artists and organizers Abi Mustapha, Taylor Reinhold, and Sean McGowen.
Learn more about these artists, the role of YFAM, and more ways to support this project over on their website here.
Related Reads
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
History of Juneteenth: Part 1
Juneteenth is a celebration commemorating the ending of the enslavement of African Americans – learn more about this moment in history and how it is celebrated in Santa Cruz.
Wed, Aug 12, 2020
The Movement Continues: History of Juneteenth Part 2
In Part II of our History of Juneteenth series, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Jones as he shares his reflections on the parts we are all called to play in the movement towards a more equitable world.