CA Vs Hate
From November 12th to 18th, we observe California United Against Hate Week—a significant initiative to nurture inclusivity, tolerance, and unity throughout the Golden State.
Color Me Human recognizes the paramount importance of promoting inclusivity, tolerance, and unity within our region and joins with others across the state in raising our collective voice against hate, discrimination, and prejudice. These toxic elements have no place in our diverse and multicultural society.
Color Me Human works to actively combat hate in all its forms, whether it stems from differences in race, religion, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. To achieve this, we commit ourselves to building bridges between cultures and communities, engaging in candid and sometimes difficult conversations, challenging the stereotypes and biases perpetuating division, and honoring and respecting each other's shared humanity.
The California United Against Hate initiative sends a resounding message that hate has no sanctuary within our communities. Color Me Human stands united against discrimination and bigotry, reaffirming our dedication to forging a more inclusive and compassionate Nevada County where everyone deserves respect and dignity. Together, we can ensure a brighter, more harmonious future for all.
Color Me Human invites you to join these efforts by visiting us at https://www.colormehuman.org/ to explore upcoming opportunities to get involved. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels a profound sense of belonging, safety, and inclusion.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
TDoR is a beautiful memorial service to remember and honor the lives of Transgender people killed due to violence. Please join our community on Saturday, November 18th, from 3 pm -5 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains on 246 S. Church St., Grass Valley, CA. As we come together, honoring the lives we have lost and celebrating the lives we have, you will hear from amazing guest speakers, experience a video of lives lost, the opportunity to participate in a candlelight ceremony and conclude with an intimate reception of light refreshments.
TDoR gives our community much to reflect on, where we can come together and grieve the lives lost in our Transgender communities while renewing our commitment to staying resilient in combating bigotry and discrimination transgender people face daily. Many of our Transgender victims are Black and migrant trans women of color and trans sex workers. As a community and as a nation, we still have our work cut out for us in realizing what full equality means, and the issues impacting the civil rights and lives of transgender people have never demanded more urgent attention.
TDoR is a time to bring full awareness to how transgender people's lives are being threatened nationwide. Through this service, may we find grace, understanding, and a willingness to learn and grow so we can take this information and help bring about much-needed changes as we remember the lives cut so short and not forget them as we continue to fight for justice.
Please sign up on the eventbrite link so that a headcount is known.
https://tdor2023.eventbrite.com/
By Callum Hancock, Color Me Human Board Member
NCCAT - A Day of Stories 2023
Commercial Street, Nevada City
Join us for a family-friendly event where local artists will share their stories of their personal journeys through difficulties as they demonstrate their creative processes. Everyone has a story–many of which are trauma-based. It’s often through art that folks find a path toself-acceptance and joy, as well as a better understanding of themselves and others.
We want to hear your story! We aim to feature diverse stories from those with varying lived experiences. Having a sense of belonging is a fundamental human need–but there are many inour rural community who feel marginalized and have even been the targets of racism and other forms of bias-related abuse.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the social ties that accompany a sense of belonging are a protective factor in helping manage stress. When we feel we have support and are not alone, we are more resilient, often coping more effectively with difficult times in our lives.
We invite kids to join us in fun children’s activities where they can create their own art with non-toxic playdough and paints!
Are you an artist interested in sharing your story and talent at our event? You may also sell your wares. If you’d like to share your work and your story but do not wish to disclose your identity, you’re welcome to submit your work anonymously.
For more information, call 530-955-0074 or email: Callum@cbv.org
Call soon, as space is limited!
NCCAT (Nevada County Community Action Team) is a volunteer-led, intergenerational group that is funded by a grant that was obtained by the Community Beyond Violence; whose mission is to ignite social change, engage community members, and take creative action to prevent violence in Nevada County. Our passion is racial justice, inclusion, LGBTQ+ rights, and equity.
