DEMONSTRATIONS
5000+
Community Hours
1700
Backpacks
500
Pairs of Shoes
Standing Together, Taking Action
At OCJI, we believe that collective action is essential in the fight for justice. Our demonstrations bring together community members, activists, and allies to challenge systemic oppression and demand change. Below, you'll find a list of our recent actions, each a powerful testament to our commitment to ending racial and economic injustices in Orange County.
Get Involved
5000+
Community Hours
1700
Backpacks
500
Pairs of Shoes
Standing Together, Taking Action
At OCJI, we believe that collective action is essential in the fight for justice. Our demonstrations bring together community members, activists, and allies to challenge systemic oppression and demand change. Below, you'll find a list of our recent actions, each a powerful testament to our commitment to ending racial and economic injustices in Orange County.
Get Involved
Back to School Bash
OCJI hosted the 4th Annual Black August Back to School Bash at Pearson Park in Anaheim, California, to support and empower the youth of Orange County. The event provided 500 backpacks filled with school supplies, including pencils, pens, binders, and notebooks, with generous support from Karina's Backpack Project. Attendees received free haircuts, makeovers, and new sneakers to help them start the school year with confidence. BIPOC artists were featured, sharing canvas art and educating the youth on the importance of Black August, celebrating past leaders who fought for freedom. The event was a vibrant collaboration, made even more impactful through the partnership with the Tiyya Foundation, which brought its values of inclusion, empowerment, and economic advancement to the community.
August 17, 2024
In Partnership with
Skate Against Hate
Skate Against Hate brought together skaters and social justice advocates to combat hate with love, joy, and unity through the sport of skateboarding at Centennial Skate Park. This event featured a best trick competition with sponsored prizes, a variety of food trucks, games, and powerful speakers. Attendees had the opportunity to receive self-defense kits and participate in self-defense classes led by industry professionals, promoting safety and empowerment within the community. The event highlighted the importance of interconnectedness and solidarity among BIPOC youth, aiming to eradicate all forms of hate. Special thanks to our partners, including Groundswell, OCAPICA, and OCCORD, who played a vital role in educating the community and providing resources to those most affected by hate.
July 13, 2024
In Partnership with
Yoga For Liberation
During the Juneteenth Weekend, OCJI hosted a powerful Yoga & Liberation event at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, centering BIPOC voices and promoting unity through the practice of yoga and mindfulness. Led by Cornelius, founder of YogaBurn, Inc., the event offered Vinyasa Yoga, breathwork, and movement meditation, creating a space for healing and reflection. Cornelius, a seasoned instructor and performance artist with experience in addiction and recovery, brought his unique approach to holistic wellness to the community, aiming to serve underserved Black, Brown, and queer communities. The session focused on eradicating hate in all forms through the solidarity of mindfulness, with DANA-based donations supporting the continuation of these free community events.
June 23, 2024
In Partnership with
Black History Month Is Every Month
Inform the college community and the overall O.C community of how often BHM is not promoted, and Inform the youth of the miseducation, and promote black joy with collective unity. Educate the community on active BIPOC organizations doing reputable work in the community. Give opportunities to speakers who can give the community BHM facts that they may not know about. Give students an opportunity to learn more about the miseducation of Black History by providing opportunity to network with NAACP, National Action Network, and other civil rights organizations. Demonstrate by providing a Divine 9 Step show on campus with different BSU’s involved. We will motivate by having different speakers from different Black organizations present historical facts on Black History, and the struggle to maintain education not only to the month of February, but every month thereafter.
Back to School Bash
OCJI hosted the 4th Annual Black August Back to School Bash at Pearson Park in Anaheim, California, to support and empower the youth of Orange County. The event provided 500 backpacks filled with school supplies, including pencils, pens, binders, and notebooks, with generous support from Karina's Backpack Project. Attendees received free haircuts, makeovers, and new sneakers to help them start the school year with confidence. BIPOC artists were featured, sharing canvas art and educating the youth on the importance of Black August, celebrating past leaders who fought for freedom. The event was a vibrant collaboration, made even more impactful through the partnership with the Tiyya Foundation, which brought its values of inclusion, empowerment, and economic advancement to the community.
August 17, 2024
In Partnership with
Skate Against Hate
Skate Against Hate brought together skaters and social justice advocates to combat hate with love, joy, and unity through the sport of skateboarding at Centennial Skate Park. This event featured a best trick competition with sponsored prizes, a variety of food trucks, games, and powerful speakers. Attendees had the opportunity to receive self-defense kits and participate in self-defense classes led by industry professionals, promoting safety and empowerment within the community. The event highlighted the importance of interconnectedness and solidarity among BIPOC youth, aiming to eradicate all forms of hate. Special thanks to our partners, including Groundswell, OCAPICA, and OCCORD, who played a vital role in educating the community and providing resources to those most affected by hate.
July 13, 2024
In Partnership with
Yoga For Liberation
During the Juneteenth Weekend, OCJI hosted a powerful Yoga & Liberation event at Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, centering BIPOC voices and promoting unity through the practice of yoga and mindfulness. Led by Cornelius, founder of YogaBurn, Inc., the event offered Vinyasa Yoga, breathwork, and movement meditation, creating a space for healing and reflection. Cornelius, a seasoned instructor and performance artist with experience in addiction and recovery, brought his unique approach to holistic wellness to the community, aiming to serve underserved Black, Brown, and queer communities. The session focused on eradicating hate in all forms through the solidarity of mindfulness, with DANA-based donations supporting the continuation of these free community events.
June 23, 2024
In Partnership with
Black History Month Is Every Month
Inform the college community and the overall O.C community of how often BHM is not promoted, and Inform the youth of the miseducation, and promote black joy with collective unity. Educate the community on active BIPOC organizations doing reputable work in the community. Give opportunities to speakers who can give the community BHM facts that they may not know about. Give students an opportunity to learn more about the miseducation of Black History by providing opportunity to network with NAACP, National Action Network, and other civil rights organizations. Demonstrate by providing a Divine 9 Step show on campus with different BSU’s involved. We will motivate by having different speakers from different Black organizations present historical facts on Black History, and the struggle to maintain education not only to the month of February, but every month thereafter.
