Confluence Rising (formerly CCEJ)
@confluencerising.bsky.social
Confluence Rising's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in our communities. https://linktr.ee/confluencerising
✨ Meet our keynote speaker, Lecia Brooks! ✨
Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at the Roots of Justice Convening to hear her inspiring insights!
#RootsOfJustice #ConfluenceRising #EquityInAction
Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at the Roots of Justice Convening to hear her inspiring insights!
#RootsOfJustice #ConfluenceRising #EquityInAction
November 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
✨ Meet our keynote speaker, Lecia Brooks! ✨
Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at the Roots of Justice Convening to hear her inspiring insights!
#RootsOfJustice #ConfluenceRising #EquityInAction
Join us on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at the Roots of Justice Convening to hear her inspiring insights!
#RootsOfJustice #ConfluenceRising #EquityInAction
This month we hosted our first Gender Justice Camp as Confluence Rising! 🌈✨
More than 70 youth came together to build community, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
We’re grateful for every young person who showed up with courage, curiosity, and care. 💛
More than 70 youth came together to build community, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
We’re grateful for every young person who showed up with courage, curiosity, and care. 💛
November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This month we hosted our first Gender Justice Camp as Confluence Rising! 🌈✨
More than 70 youth came together to build community, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
We’re grateful for every young person who showed up with courage, curiosity, and care. 💛
More than 70 youth came together to build community, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
We’re grateful for every young person who showed up with courage, curiosity, and care. 💛
Join Confluence Rising for the 2026 Roots of Justice Convening on Friday, February 27, 2026 (8AM–3PM) — a day dedicated to building equitable and inclusive workplaces. 💡
👉 Learn more: confluencerising.org/convening
👉 Learn more: confluencerising.org/convening
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Join Confluence Rising for the 2026 Roots of Justice Convening on Friday, February 27, 2026 (8AM–3PM) — a day dedicated to building equitable and inclusive workplaces. 💡
👉 Learn more: confluencerising.org/convening
👉 Learn more: confluencerising.org/convening
🔥 Where Paths Meet: Camp Lessons, Life Journeys 🔥
If you went to NCCJ, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, or CCEJ Camp, this is your chance to reconnect across the decades and revisit the movement that shaped us.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
If you went to NCCJ, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, or CCEJ Camp, this is your chance to reconnect across the decades and revisit the movement that shaped us.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🔥 Where Paths Meet: Camp Lessons, Life Journeys 🔥
If you went to NCCJ, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, or CCEJ Camp, this is your chance to reconnect across the decades and revisit the movement that shaped us.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
If you went to NCCJ, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, or CCEJ Camp, this is your chance to reconnect across the decades and revisit the movement that shaped us.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Apply to be part of WEAING TOGETHER: A Restorative Justice Retreat for What Comes Next!
Retreat Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Learn more and apply at: www.confluencerising.org/weavingtoget...
Applications close on January 30, 2026 by 5pm PST
Retreat Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Learn more and apply at: www.confluencerising.org/weavingtoget...
Applications close on January 30, 2026 by 5pm PST
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Apply to be part of WEAING TOGETHER: A Restorative Justice Retreat for What Comes Next!
Retreat Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Learn more and apply at: www.confluencerising.org/weavingtoget...
Applications close on January 30, 2026 by 5pm PST
Retreat Dates: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, March 12, 2026
Learn more and apply at: www.confluencerising.org/weavingtoget...
Applications close on January 30, 2026 by 5pm PST
Join us for our Creating Cultures of Accountability training series, where we’ll explore communication styles, conflict norms, and how we repair harm.
Let’s learn, practice, and rise together.
Let’s learn, practice, and rise together.
November 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Join us for our Creating Cultures of Accountability training series, where we’ll explore communication styles, conflict norms, and how we repair harm.
Let’s learn, practice, and rise together.
Let’s learn, practice, and rise together.
🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our very own Vanessa Chacón, on graduating from The Nonprofit Partnership’s Emerging Leaders 2025 Cohort!
👏 Congratulations to all the Emerging Leaders graduates for your dedication to learning, growth, and strengthening the nonprofit sector!
👏 Congratulations to all the Emerging Leaders graduates for your dedication to learning, growth, and strengthening the nonprofit sector!
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our very own Vanessa Chacón, on graduating from The Nonprofit Partnership’s Emerging Leaders 2025 Cohort!
👏 Congratulations to all the Emerging Leaders graduates for your dedication to learning, growth, and strengthening the nonprofit sector!
👏 Congratulations to all the Emerging Leaders graduates for your dedication to learning, growth, and strengthening the nonprofit sector!
We gathered with community partners to talk about hate prevention and intervention — and celebrated a new chapter with a ribbon cutting alongside the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, unveiling our new name: Confluence Rising 💫 #UnitedAgainstHate
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We gathered with community partners to talk about hate prevention and intervention — and celebrated a new chapter with a ribbon cutting alongside the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, unveiling our new name: Confluence Rising 💫 #UnitedAgainstHate
Our 61st Humanitarian Awards Celebration brought together friends, partners, and past honorees to honor Chuck Barnes, Julie Meenan, and Musical Theatre West for their leadership in advancing equity and justice. 🌟
For more event photos, visit www.confluencerising.org/humanitarian
For more event photos, visit www.confluencerising.org/humanitarian
October 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Our 61st Humanitarian Awards Celebration brought together friends, partners, and past honorees to honor Chuck Barnes, Julie Meenan, and Musical Theatre West for their leadership in advancing equity and justice. 🌟
For more event photos, visit www.confluencerising.org/humanitarian
For more event photos, visit www.confluencerising.org/humanitarian
☕ Join us for breakfast and community!
This United Against Hate Week, come together for a morning of reflection, dialogue, and care. 💛
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Confluence Rising Office, Long Beach
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 20 → forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
This United Against Hate Week, come together for a morning of reflection, dialogue, and care. 💛
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Confluence Rising Office, Long Beach
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 20 → forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
☕ Join us for breakfast and community!
This United Against Hate Week, come together for a morning of reflection, dialogue, and care. 💛
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Confluence Rising Office, Long Beach
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 20 → forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
This United Against Hate Week, come together for a morning of reflection, dialogue, and care. 💛
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 Confluence Rising Office, Long Beach
RSVP by Monday, Oct. 20 → forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
It's official! Last week we unveiled our new name to 150 friends at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration, and the roll-out continues... Check our our updated website at www.confluencerising.org/our-new-name...
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It's official! Last week we unveiled our new name to 150 friends at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration, and the roll-out continues... Check our our updated website at www.confluencerising.org/our-new-name...
We have a new name! This special podcast episode marks a new chapter in our evolution. CCEJ/Confluence Rising staff Reena, Jessy and Vanessa reflect on why the time was right for change, what it took to get here, & what this shift means for the future of our work.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
We have a new name! This special podcast episode marks a new chapter in our evolution. CCEJ/Confluence Rising staff Reena, Jessy and Vanessa reflect on why the time was right for change, what it took to get here, & what this shift means for the future of our work.
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thr...
www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thr...
🎨 Care & Connection Circle
📅 When: Wednesday, Oct 22 | 5–6 PM
📍 Where: CCEJ Office
Need a chill space to unwind and get creative? Come hang out, try fun ways to cope with stress, and meet new friends! Bring your creative energy and your vibes.
For youth 14+
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📅 When: Wednesday, Oct 22 | 5–6 PM
📍 Where: CCEJ Office
Need a chill space to unwind and get creative? Come hang out, try fun ways to cope with stress, and meet new friends! Bring your creative energy and your vibes.
For youth 14+
partiful.com/e/o5sttjGMFk...
RSVP to CCEJ's Care & Connection Circles for Youth | Partiful
Come join our care & connection circles for youth at the CCEJ office on Wednesday, October 22nd from 5-6PM. We are going to talk about coping strategies using creative outlets. Bring your creative ene...
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October 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🎨 Care & Connection Circle
📅 When: Wednesday, Oct 22 | 5–6 PM
📍 Where: CCEJ Office
Need a chill space to unwind and get creative? Come hang out, try fun ways to cope with stress, and meet new friends! Bring your creative energy and your vibes.
For youth 14+
partiful.com/e/o5sttjGMFk...
📅 When: Wednesday, Oct 22 | 5–6 PM
📍 Where: CCEJ Office
Need a chill space to unwind and get creative? Come hang out, try fun ways to cope with stress, and meet new friends! Bring your creative energy and your vibes.
For youth 14+
partiful.com/e/o5sttjGMFk...
✨ Our Community Connection Deck is here to make building meaningful relationships easier than ever. These 52 cards with 76 thoughtful questions help spark check-ins, deep dialogue, and reflections.
www.cacej.org/store/p/comm...
#CommunityConnection #CCEJ #RestorativeJustice
www.cacej.org/store/p/comm...
#CommunityConnection #CCEJ #RestorativeJustice
Community Connection Deck — California Conference for Equality and Justice
CCEJ's Community Connection Deck makes it easier than ever to build relationships within your workplaces, classrooms, community groups, and teams! We designed these cards to support you in asking ...
www.cacej.org
October 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
✨ Our Community Connection Deck is here to make building meaningful relationships easier than ever. These 52 cards with 76 thoughtful questions help spark check-ins, deep dialogue, and reflections.
www.cacej.org/store/p/comm...
#CommunityConnection #CCEJ #RestorativeJustice
www.cacej.org/store/p/comm...
#CommunityConnection #CCEJ #RestorativeJustice
🌱 Cultivating Compassion: Mediation Training 🌱
Strengthen your team’s ability to work through conflict and foster collaboration by certifying them as Community Mediators!
📅 Training Dates: 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31 (Thurs & Fri, 9–4pm)
🔗 Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cultivatin...
Strengthen your team’s ability to work through conflict and foster collaboration by certifying them as Community Mediators!
📅 Training Dates: 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31 (Thurs & Fri, 9–4pm)
🔗 Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cultivatin...
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🌱 Cultivating Compassion: Mediation Training 🌱
Strengthen your team’s ability to work through conflict and foster collaboration by certifying them as Community Mediators!
📅 Training Dates: 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31 (Thurs & Fri, 9–4pm)
🔗 Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cultivatin...
Strengthen your team’s ability to work through conflict and foster collaboration by certifying them as Community Mediators!
📅 Training Dates: 10/23, 10/24, 10/30, 10/31 (Thurs & Fri, 9–4pm)
🔗 Register now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cultivatin...
Join us for CCEJ’s United Against Hate Community Care Breakfast on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30–9:45 AM at our Long Beach office.
🍽️ Free light breakfast provided
📍 CCEJ Office, Long Beach
🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
🍽️ Free light breakfast provided
📍 CCEJ Office, Long Beach
🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
RSVP for CCEJ's United Against Hate Community Care Breakfast
Join us for a morning of connection and community building during United Against Hate week.
Event Address: CCEJ Office - 3605 Long Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90807
Date & Time : Wednesd...
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September 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Join us for CCEJ’s United Against Hate Community Care Breakfast on Wednesday, October 22, from 8:30–9:45 AM at our Long Beach office.
🍽️ Free light breakfast provided
📍 CCEJ Office, Long Beach
🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
🍽️ Free light breakfast provided
📍 CCEJ Office, Long Beach
🔗 RSVP here: forms.gle/hV1WTSaRJU75...
🌟 Honoree Spotlight 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Musical Theatre West with the Building Bridges Award at our upcoming Humanitarian Awards Celebration! 🎭✨
Join us in celebrating Musical Theatre West on Wednesday, October 8!
Tickets are available through 9/26 cacej.org/humanitarian.
We are thrilled to recognize Musical Theatre West with the Building Bridges Award at our upcoming Humanitarian Awards Celebration! 🎭✨
Join us in celebrating Musical Theatre West on Wednesday, October 8!
Tickets are available through 9/26 cacej.org/humanitarian.
Humanitarian Awards Celebration — California Conference for Equality and Justice
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September 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🌟 Honoree Spotlight 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Musical Theatre West with the Building Bridges Award at our upcoming Humanitarian Awards Celebration! 🎭✨
Join us in celebrating Musical Theatre West on Wednesday, October 8!
Tickets are available through 9/26 cacej.org/humanitarian.
We are thrilled to recognize Musical Theatre West with the Building Bridges Award at our upcoming Humanitarian Awards Celebration! 🎭✨
Join us in celebrating Musical Theatre West on Wednesday, October 8!
Tickets are available through 9/26 cacej.org/humanitarian.
🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉 Because of you, we not only hit our Long Beach Gives goal — we surpassed it! $10,457 raised by 81 donors - a new record for CCEJ!
Every share, every donation, and every word of support made this possible. Together, you’re helping CCEJ build more just and connected communities. ✨
Every share, every donation, and every word of support made this possible. Together, you’re helping CCEJ build more just and connected communities. ✨
September 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🎉 THANK YOU! 🎉 Because of you, we not only hit our Long Beach Gives goal — we surpassed it! $10,457 raised by 81 donors - a new record for CCEJ!
Every share, every donation, and every word of support made this possible. Together, you’re helping CCEJ build more just and connected communities. ✨
Every share, every donation, and every word of support made this possible. Together, you’re helping CCEJ build more just and connected communities. ✨
🚨It’s Long Beach Gives Day!
We’re less than $3,000 away from reaching our $10,000 goal 🎉 Every gift—big or small—brings us closer to making it happen. ❤️
✨ Donate today, share with your friends, and help us cross the finish line!
🔗 www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
#LongBeachGives #SupportCCEJ
We’re less than $3,000 away from reaching our $10,000 goal 🎉 Every gift—big or small—brings us closer to making it happen. ❤️
✨ Donate today, share with your friends, and help us cross the finish line!
🔗 www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
#LongBeachGives #SupportCCEJ
September 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🚨It’s Long Beach Gives Day!
We’re less than $3,000 away from reaching our $10,000 goal 🎉 Every gift—big or small—brings us closer to making it happen. ❤️
✨ Donate today, share with your friends, and help us cross the finish line!
🔗 www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
#LongBeachGives #SupportCCEJ
We’re less than $3,000 away from reaching our $10,000 goal 🎉 Every gift—big or small—brings us closer to making it happen. ❤️
✨ Donate today, share with your friends, and help us cross the finish line!
🔗 www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
#LongBeachGives #SupportCCEJ
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces Training! ✨
🔗 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQInclu...
Your support for CCEJ during #LongBeachGives makes trainings like this possible, equipping more people to build workplaces and communities rooted in equity, safety, and belonging.❤️
🔗 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQInclu...
Your support for CCEJ during #LongBeachGives makes trainings like this possible, equipping more people to build workplaces and communities rooted in equity, safety, and belonging.❤️
September 17, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Creating LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces Training! ✨
🔗 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQInclu...
Your support for CCEJ during #LongBeachGives makes trainings like this possible, equipping more people to build workplaces and communities rooted in equity, safety, and belonging.❤️
🔗 Register here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LGBTQInclu...
Your support for CCEJ during #LongBeachGives makes trainings like this possible, equipping more people to build workplaces and communities rooted in equity, safety, and belonging.❤️
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:30–7:00pm ONLINE via Zoom for an evening of community, conversation, and connection.
Together, we’ll co-create a brave space to share, reflect, and support one another in everything happening in our world right now.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Together, we’ll co-create a brave space to share, reflect, and support one another in everything happening in our world right now.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:30–7:00pm ONLINE via Zoom for an evening of community, conversation, and connection.
Together, we’ll co-create a brave space to share, reflect, and support one another in everything happening in our world right now.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Together, we’ll co-create a brave space to share, reflect, and support one another in everything happening in our world right now.
RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We’re honored to recognize Julie Meenan, for the Humanitarian Award at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 10/8!
🎟️ Celebrate Julie and our 2025 honorees with us—get your tickets at www.cacej.org/humanitarian
👉 Give to CCEJ for #LongBeachGives at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
🎟️ Celebrate Julie and our 2025 honorees with us—get your tickets at www.cacej.org/humanitarian
👉 Give to CCEJ for #LongBeachGives at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re honored to recognize Julie Meenan, for the Humanitarian Award at our Humanitarian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, 10/8!
🎟️ Celebrate Julie and our 2025 honorees with us—get your tickets at www.cacej.org/humanitarian
👉 Give to CCEJ for #LongBeachGives at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
🎟️ Celebrate Julie and our 2025 honorees with us—get your tickets at www.cacej.org/humanitarian
👉 Give to CCEJ for #LongBeachGives at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
🌟 Applications are OPEN for CCEJ’s Building Bridges: Gender Justice Camp 2025! 🌟
📅 Application Deadline: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM
💻 Orientation: Oct 29 on Zoom
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/BLmsuULAhVgH...
#BuildingBridges #GenderJustice #YouthLeadership #LongBeachGives
📅 Application Deadline: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM
💻 Orientation: Oct 29 on Zoom
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/BLmsuULAhVgH...
#BuildingBridges #GenderJustice #YouthLeadership #LongBeachGives
September 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🌟 Applications are OPEN for CCEJ’s Building Bridges: Gender Justice Camp 2025! 🌟
📅 Application Deadline: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM
💻 Orientation: Oct 29 on Zoom
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/BLmsuULAhVgH...
#BuildingBridges #GenderJustice #YouthLeadership #LongBeachGives
📅 Application Deadline: Oct 17 at 5:30 PM
💻 Orientation: Oct 29 on Zoom
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/BLmsuULAhVgH...
#BuildingBridges #GenderJustice #YouthLeadership #LongBeachGives
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Thanks to our Collaborators and Sponsors!
Visit Long Beach, The Queen Mary, LB Convention and Entertainment Center, Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Forward, NAACP Long Beach, The California Conference for Equality and Justice, Mayor Rex Richardson, 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc. WORDS2VISIONS
Visit Long Beach, The Queen Mary, LB Convention and Entertainment Center, Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Forward, NAACP Long Beach, The California Conference for Equality and Justice, Mayor Rex Richardson, 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc. WORDS2VISIONS
September 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thanks to our Collaborators and Sponsors!
Visit Long Beach, The Queen Mary, LB Convention and Entertainment Center, Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Forward, NAACP Long Beach, The California Conference for Equality and Justice, Mayor Rex Richardson, 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc. WORDS2VISIONS
Visit Long Beach, The Queen Mary, LB Convention and Entertainment Center, Port of Long Beach, Long Beach Forward, NAACP Long Beach, The California Conference for Equality and Justice, Mayor Rex Richardson, 100 Black Men of Long Beach, Inc. WORDS2VISIONS
🌟 Early Giving for Long Beach Gives is OPEN! 🌟
✨ Donate today – every gift brings us closer to our $10,000 goal.
Together, we can educate & empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in Long Beach. 💜
👉 Give now at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
✨ Donate today – every gift brings us closer to our $10,000 goal.
Together, we can educate & empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in Long Beach. 💜
👉 Give now at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
September 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🌟 Early Giving for Long Beach Gives is OPEN! 🌟
✨ Donate today – every gift brings us closer to our $10,000 goal.
Together, we can educate & empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in Long Beach. 💜
👉 Give now at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...
✨ Donate today – every gift brings us closer to our $10,000 goal.
Together, we can educate & empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in Long Beach. 💜
👉 Give now at www.longbeachgives.org/organization...