“If I Could Stay“. It is the story of Jeanette Vizguerra and Ingrid Latorre, two undocumented mothers in deportation proceedings. The documentary will be presented in Denver on May 10 and 11, as this date is celebrated in most Latin American countries as Mother’s Day. This is the story of two mothers, from Mexico and … Continue reading Screening of the documentary “If I Could Stay”
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Presentación del documental “Si Pudiera Quedarme”
“Si Pudiera Quedarme” Es la historia de Jeanette Vizguerra e Ingrid Latorre, dos madres indocumentadas con procesos de deportación. El documental se presentará en Denver los días 10 y 11 de Mayo ya que esta fecha en la mayoría de países latinoamericanos se celebra el día de las madres. Esta es la historia de dos … Continue reading Presentación del documental “Si Pudiera Quedarme”
Comunidad: Thank you for showing up to Fire on the Mountain during April’s FUNdraiser. ?? FOTM is a Denver restaurant that strives to be a positive force in the community, committed to sustainability and responsible sourcing.???? By dining at FOTM you helped us raise $930 that will be used to continue our work to promote … Continue reading
Feast and FUNdraise for people to people solidarity at FOTM
We are back at Fire on the Mountain! We continue our partnership with FOTM, recognized by Denver Westword as one of “The Top Ten Best Wings in Denver”. Through their Feast & FUNdraise program FOTM will donate 10% of ALL their sales of their location in the Highlands on Tuesday, April 9th to the DJPC. … Continue reading Feast and FUNdraise for people to people solidarity at FOTM
Join us for a cafecito at Convivio.
You are invited join us on Saturday morning for a Cafecito at Convivio Café to learn about the work we do at Denver Justice and Peace Committee to promote transterritorial people to people solidarity. Meet Lynn Holland, co-chair of the DJPC board, and Director, Rebeca Zúniga-Hamlin. When: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am. Where: … Continue reading Join us for a cafecito at Convivio.
Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador
Join us for a Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador with special guests Franklin Quezada and René Muñoz from the group Yolocamba I Tá. When: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 6 pm Where: The Fellowship Hall of the Highlands United Methodist Church (HUMC) @ 3131 Osceola Street, Denver CO 80212 … Continue reading Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador
Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
“Despierta mi Bien Despierta” A conversation with Susana Reyes. Join us as we continue celebrating Women’s History Month. Discover how the independent editorial movement in Central America intrinsically connects to the feminist movement and women’s activism. Our guest Susana Reyes, poet, editor at Índole Editores and director of Ojo de Cuervo publishing house, will speak … Continue reading Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2024 Media Contact: Melissa Garriga [email protected] | 228-990-4168 Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide Denver, CO – On International Women’s Day, March 8th, several peace and justice organizations, including CODEPINK Denver/Boulder, Denver Justice and Peace Committee, Jewish Voice for Peace, Colorado for … Continue reading Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide
“IWD 2024 Teach-In: The Math of Murder: Examining the Impact on Palestinian Women and Children”. DJPC in collaboration with CODEPINK Denver/Boulder, Jewish Voices for Peace, Colorado for Palestine Coalition and Denver Peace Council invite you for a teach in on how our tax dollars are complicit in committing genocide in Gaza, the impact on Palestinian … Continue reading
Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza
Cease Fire Now! The Denver Justice and Peace Committee stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza against the siege and murder imposed by the government of Israel. On October 7th, Hamas committed crimes by killing and kidnapping more than 1200 Israelis, many of them civilians. We condemn this act, but it in no way … Continue reading Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza