Local news faced severe financial challenges from digital advertising and the pandemic, even as its role became more vital. However, a new era is emerging. Nonprofit news ventures, supported by

Local news faced severe financial challenges from digital advertising and the pandemic, even as its role became more vital. However, a new era is emerging. Nonprofit news ventures, supported by philanthropists, are filling the void, creating a sustainable future for local journalism.

Join us for a crucial conversation on this shift. We'll feature leaders from MLK50, Cityside (Berkeleyside, The Oaklandside), and the American Journalism Project, exploring how these models are revitalizing local news.

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Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The

Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) to advance women's leadership and gender equality within Islam, offering religiously grounded opinions. An author and recipient of honors like the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, she was also named among Time's 100 Most Influential People.

Join us for an important conversation with Ms. Khan. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. For more, visit [commonwealthclub.org](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or connect on social media: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cwclub).

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids

Dr. Darla Dixon, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator for the California Department of State Hospitals, will discuss trauma-informed care, which promotes healing environments and avoids re-traumatization. Patrick O'Reilly, Clinical Psychologist, will moderate.

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Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and

Peter Fish, jury chair, announced the latest winners of the California Book Awards.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in San Francisco in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. It hosts over 400 annual events for its 20,000 members, covering politics, culture, society, and the economy. Notable speakers have included Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton.

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Join a virtual discussion with "Framers" co-authors Kenneth Cukier, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Francis de Véricourt. Their book explores "framing"—the unique human ability to create mental

Join a virtual discussion with "Framers" co-authors Kenneth Cukier, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Francis de Véricourt. Their book explores "framing"—the unique human ability to create mental models for understanding complex global challenges like pandemics, AI, and climate change. Framing helps us see patterns and make decisions, a vital skill in an era of algorithms and societal upheaval. George Hammond will moderate.

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Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in

Established in 1982, the East Bay Sanctuary assists Central American refugees, particularly Maya fleeing violence and racial persecution. Director Michael Smith, an anthropologist who joined in 1984, leads the Refugee Rights Program. With 5 attorneys, 9 paralegals, and volunteers, the sanctuary has aided thousands and expects to win its 4,000th asylum case this summer. Smith has received awards for his work with refugees and law students.

The Commonwealth Club of California, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Hosting over 400 annual events, it has featured a diverse array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt to Hillary Clinton, Martin Luther King, and Ronald Reagan.

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous

The East Bay Sanctuary, established in 1982, assists refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Central America, particularly Maya Guatemalans. The organization has aided thousands of indigenous Guatemalans, currently employing five attorneys and nine paralegals. This summer, the sanctuary is projected to win its 4,000th asylum case.

Michael Smith directs the Refugee Rights Program at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. With a background in anthropology and archaeology, he joined the sanctuary in 1984. Smith has received awards from Helen Bamber, the Dalai Lama, and Berkeley Law for his dedicated work with refugees and law students.

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Fritjof Capra: Patterns of Connection

Join us for a virtual conversation with Fritjof Capra to discuss the evolution of his thought. In the late 1950s Capra read the work of Werner

Fritjof Capra: Patterns of Connection

Join us for a virtual conversation with Fritjof Capra to discuss the evolution of his thought. In the late 1950s Capra read the work of Werner Heisenberg, a founder of quantum mechanics, and quickly intuited connections between the discoveries of quantum physics and the traditions of Eastern philosophy. The result was his bestselling book, The Tao of Physics. His synthesis, which dispensed with the mechanistic worldview of Descartes and Newton in favor of a systemic, ecological one, has provided him with a different perspective on the life sciences, ecology and environmental policy.

Six decades later, Fritjof Capra remains at the crossroads of physics, spirituality, environmentalism and systems theory. Organized thematically and chronologically, the essays in Patterns of Connection document his revolutionary and far-reaching intellectual journey.

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Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the Black farming movement, worker cooperatives, and sustainable practices aimed at ensuring healthy, local food access for all.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on November 8, 2021, exploring these critical issues. Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, Worker-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, shared insights. Noted author Natalie Baszile moderated the conversation.

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