2025 Black Lives Matter
Mural Paint Day
Reclaim Radical Joy
Saturday, June 7th
11am to 4pm
Five years after the racial reckoning that swept our nation, we invite you to join us in an act of collective healing, resistance, and renewal. The Santa Cruz Equity Collab presents the Black Lives Matter Mural Paint Day Event on Saturday, June 7, from 11 AM to 4 PM in downtown Santa Cruz.
Since its creation in 2020, our Black Lives Matter mural has stood as both a courageous space for movement-building and a site of collective grief. As the mural weathers with time, our community has weathered the toll of ongoing racial injustice, systemic harm, and the fight for accountability. Now, we gather to honor what has been lost while reclaiming hope through collective action.
Join Us for a Day of Community
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Free, family-friendly intergenerational gathering open to all community members
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Community art-making where all are welcome to contribute
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Healing spaces for reflection and collective care
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Stories of resilience from local community members
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A special daytime Afrobeats dance party celebrating Black and BIPOC creativity with DJ Monk Earl
WHEN
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
1:00 PM - Voices from the Community
WHERE
Santa Cruz City Hall
809 Center Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
WHAT TO EXPECT
Music • Art • Speakers
And many rollers of yellow paint!
"We need to experience joy together as much as we need rest, presence, and aligned action. We believe in the power of joy as an act of resistance. When we gather to restore this mural, we are restoring our commitment to each other and to the work of reparative justice."
- Abi Mustapha, artist and founder of SCEC
Help Spread the Word!
Be part of the movement for justice and equity in Santa Cruz! The SC Equity Collab is organizing another community BLM mural repaint event, and we need your help to make it a success.
How You Can Help:
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Share on social media using #SQEquityCollab #BLMSantaCruz
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Forward to friends and family who might want to participate or donate
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Post in community groups to reach more volunteers
Every share helps us build a stronger, more inclusive Santa Cruz community. This mural isn't just paint on pavement—it's a symbol of our ongoing commitment to racial justice and equity for all.
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Support Our Work!
Your financial contribution helps SC Equity Collab continue our important work in the Santa Cruz community. From supplies for the BLM mural repaint to educational programs and community events, every dollar makes a difference.
Where Your Money Goes
When you donate, your contribution directly supports:
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Paint and materials for the mural
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Event permits and safety equipment
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Community education initiatives
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Documentation of our projects
How to Donate
We partner with Yoga for All Movement, who handles our donations so we can focus on our mission. When you click the button below, you'll be directed to their secure donation page, but rest assured - 100% of your contribution comes to SC Equity Collab's projects
All donations are tax-deductible through our friends at Yoga for All Movement. Together, we're building a more equitable Santa Cruz!
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