Jewish Identities and Social Justice Movements
Faith in the Valley Names Curtis L. Smith New Executive Director
Black Religion, Social Justice and the Radical MLK
We're proud to introduce the Justice Revival Lecture series! In 2022, we will be hosting conversations with academics, clergy, and movement leaders to explore a range of pressing justice issues and the role religious power plays in shaping our society.…
Faith in the Valley Names Interim Executive Director
Pastor Curtis L. Smith has been named interim executive director of Faith in the Valley, with the upcoming departure of Pastor Trena Turner. Pastor Smith will lead the staff team and organization to ensure ongoing alignment with its strategic goals…
Faith in the Valley Demands Congress Disregard the Parliamentarian’s Recommendation on Immigration Provisions in Build Back Better
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Senate Parliamentarian recommended against including immigration provisions in the Build Back Better Act. This is the third plan the parliamentarian rejects, which would have provided temporary work permits to millions; the first two plans sought to…
Participatory Defense Team, Attorney Stop Juvenile Transfers to Adult Court, Preventing Youth from Facing Life Sentences
Two Stockton Police Indicted for Brutal Beating of 17-Year-Old
Let’s Talk About Workers’ Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors
Fresno Renters: It Is Time to Organize for a Guarantee of a Clean, Safe, Affordable Home
By Alexandra Alvarado, Rain Chamberlin and Hannah Ellsworth—Aug. 3, 2021 Earlier this year, Fresnoland revealed the case of Manchester Arms, a Fresno apartment complex where residents were living in horribly unsafe conditions. Inez Hernandez, a mother living in the complex,…