Mel Lester: A Life of Music and Kindness
Mel Lester was someone you remembered. Born in San Leandro on January 29, 1987, he made people feel like they belonged through a deep conversation, a shared laugh, or a song recommendation that perfectly fit the moment. Music was his language. He didn’t just listen; he lived it and shared it with everyone around him: […]
Activism, Organizing, and Justice: A Powerful Night at Glide Memorial Church
On March 6, 2025, Glide Memorial Church became a gathering place for activism, history, and movement-building, welcoming civil rights icons Dolores Huerta and Olga Talamante. These two powerhouse leaders have spent decades fighting for labor rights, immigrant justice, and economic equity, uplifting farmworkers, women, and marginalized communities. Their stories remind us that justice is never […]
Selma Campaign 2.0: Justice in Alabama: A Conversation with Ainka Jackson
On January 30th, we gathered inside Glide Memorial Church’s sanctuary for Justice in Selma, Justice in the Tenderloin: An Invitation to Personal and Communal Introspection.