Injustice at Home
U.S. injustice has deep historical roots: the theft of Native American lands, slavery, centuries of racism and anti-immigrant policies, and profound income and wealth inequality. The legacies of these injustices persist and intersect today. The median wealth of a Black or Latinx family is only a small faction of that of a white family. Native American water and lands continue to be devastated by petroleum pipelines, coal and uranium mining. Muslim-Americans have experienced a wave of Islamophobia, while individuals seeking to enter the U.S. at our southern border are denied the right to seek asylum and detained in pens. UFPJ was founded on the principle that there will be no true peace without addressing the myriad injustices of U.S. society.
“Free Trip to Egypt”—June 12 Day of Unity
UFPJ was approached about promoting a new film and organizing initiative, “Free Trip to Egypt.” We watched the trailer and were intrigued, so we’re passing the invitation along to you. In these times of tremendous polarization and alienation, film producer Tarek...
Bishop William Barber on What a Justice Legislator is For
One of the leaders of the National Poor People’s campaign: A Call for Moral Revival, Bishop William Barber spoke truth to power at a Martin Luther King Day event in Nashville, TN. As he calls out the state governor, he lays out just what a justice legislator is for. ...
For Truth and Reparations
Four hundred years ago, in 1619, the first Africans were brought to the North American continent. The time has come for reparations. While there are different narratives of what reparations could be, spirituality, healing, and system change must be at the center of...
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Full Legacy on April 4th
April 4th can be a day of reflection about our movement as we remember the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s tragic and untimely assassination and his inspiring speech, “Beyond Vietnam, A Time to Break Silence,” delivered at the Riverside Church in New York...
Listen to UFPJ’s Two National Calls on Military Spending
As we prepare for this year’s Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) actions between Tax Day, April 13 and May 9 and for longer-term efforts to change our national spending priorities UFPJ organized two national organizing and briefing calls. Recordings...
Why Getting the 2020 Census Right Matters!
With 2019 now upon us, the 2020 Census is right around the corner. United for Peace and Justice is pleased to invite you to join the 2020 Census Webinar organized by The Coalition on Human Needs and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights on Wednesday,...
The Poor People’s Campaign – Look for an Event in Your Area
Movements begin with the telling of untold stories. The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is holding community hearings around the country. In the past several weeks they have convened in Richmond, Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; Kansas City,...
Weekend of Action in Washington, D.C. Nov. 10-11
On November 10-11 in Washington, DC, there will be an historic gathering of groups and people to end US wars at home and abroad. On Saturday November 10 the Peace Congress will bring together advocates for peace and economic, racial, environmental and climate justice...
Campaign Nonviolence Action Week September 15-23
September has arrived and we're less than a week away from Campaign Nonviolence Action Week, September 15-23, connecting the dots between war, poverty, racism, climate change, and the epidemic of violence. UFPJ has endorsed Campaign Nonviolence as have many national...
Aida Touma-Sliman, Arab Member of the Israeli Knesset on Five-City Speaking Tour
Aida Touma-Sliman, Arab Member of the Israeli Knesset will be sharing her analysis of the growth of right-wing extremism in Israel’s domestic and foreign policy, and the realities of Israel’s “New Apartheid Law.” Don’t miss these opportunities to hear directly from...
Seize The Time
by George Paz Martin Every time we view the news in the paper or on television or the internet, we are struck by the tragic politics of our country’s leaders. This, along with the epidemic of violence, poverty, racism and injustice, environmental destruction and...
Exciting New Tool to Divest from the War Machine
UFPJ enthusiastically joined the Divest from the War Machine Coalition, a massive initiative to reel in the U.S. war machine by demanding that our institutions, local governments, faith communities and others divest their money from weapons companies and those who...