Economic Justice
Puerto Rico, One Year After María
It’s been one year since Hurricane María battered Puerto Rico, destroying thousands of homes, killing nearly 3,000 people, and leaving many across the island without electricity, access to clean drinking water, food, and medical care. …
Economic Justice • Environmental Justice • Migration & Displacement • VOW Book Series • VOW Story Lab
An Oral History of Organic Farming
Our Education Advisory Board member Katie Kuszmar has been collaborating with one of the founders of California Certified Organic Farmers to preserve the history of the organic farming movement and honor the voices of its pioneers by collecting oral …
Announcing Our New Oral History Projects!
The Voice of Witness team is excited to introduce three new oral history projects incubating in the VOW Story Lab! From Puerto Rico, to San Francisco and Appalachia, the inspiring people behind these projects are determined to share …
3 Actions for Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day
Saturday, March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day, and we’re honoring his legacy by supporting the farmworkers who are continuing his battle today.25 years after the death of Cesar Chavez, the fight for farmworkers’ rights is more …
Eight Years After Haiti’s Earthquake, A Reflection on Life in Port-au-Prince
Eight years have passed since the devastating earthquake shook Haiti on January 12, 2010. Today, we’re honoring the anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake by sharing excerpts from our book Lavil: Life, Love, and Death in Port-au-Prince. The following …
Chasing the Harvest and Digital Delano – 10/25
EVENT Chasing the Harvest and Digital Delano Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm Robert F. Kennedy High School (View map) 1401 Hiett Ave Delano, CA 93215 Free The Voice of Witness education team …
Lavil at Booksmith: 7/21
EVENT San Francisco Launch for Lavil: Life, Love, and Death in Port-Au-Prince Friday, July 21, 2017 | 7:30pm – 9:00pm The Booksmith (View map) 1644 Haight St San Francisco, CA 94117 Free Join us as we …
Gabriel Thompson Discusses Chasing the Harvest at Copperfield’s Books 6/17
EVENT Gabriel Thompson Discusses Chasing the Harvest at Copperfield’s Books Saturday, June 17, 2017 | 7:00pm Copperfield’s Books, Sebastopol Store (View map) 138 N. Main Street Sebastopol, CA 95472 Free RSVP on Facebook | RSVP on Eventbrite to receive …
