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Sunnyvale Unity represents the City’s commitment to creating a culture of belonging where all members of our diverse community feel included, heard, and respected.

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Community Engagement

We are in this together. Our community listening sessions and dialogues, have helped us better understand community concerns and informed our Diversity and Inclusion and Public Safety Accountability efforts. Together we can make our city a safe and vibrant place for everyone.

Upcoming Events

We are planning more events for fiscal year 2023/24.

Past Events

All videos are YouTube videos unless noted.

2023 Events

Six Steps for Responding to Everyday Bigotry
Held: Monday, Nov. 13
A workshop featuring small group activities aimed at tackling bigotry. Included real-life scenarios to help respond to instances of hate in our community.

Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia at Home in the Shadow of A Foreign Crisis
Held: Thursday, Nov. 16
An event held in conjunction with the Islamic Network Group. Aimed to educated people on the topics of Antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Seis Pasos Para Responder a la Intolerancia Cotidiana
Retenido: Viernes, 17 de noviembre
Un taller con actividades en grupos pequeños para abordar la intolerancia. Se incluyeron herramientas necesarias para responder a situaciones de odio en nuestra comunidad.

Community Conflict De-Escalation Training
Held: Thursday, June 29
Intercultural panel discussion to identify potential conflict before it escalates. Included training and techniques to connect and de-escalate tense situations.

Pride Event
Held: Thursday, June 22
Held in conjunction with the Downtown Association. Hosted a vibrant Pride Night event on Murphy Ave. Celebrated diversity, inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Held: Wednesday, May 31
Celebrated diversity and inclusivity within the community.

Bystander Training
Held: Thursday, May 11
Co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). We learned how to intervene effectively as a bystander when harassment takes place.

Overcoming Bigotry
Held: Tuesday, March 16
An in-person intercultural panel discussion with small group dialogues, to examine bigotry. Included a call to action to explore solutions and strengthen our diverse community.

2022 Events

2021 Events

2020 Events

Public Safety Roundtable Discussion
Held: Thursday, Sept. 24
Moderated by: Eugene Whitlock, J.D., Chief People & Culture Officer at UC Berkeley
Watch the Public Safety Roundtable Discussion (02:01:27)

Diálogo con la Comunidad Latina
(Spanish-language community dialogue^*)
Cuando: jueves, 10 de septiembre
Vea el programa (01:47:04)
^*This session was in Spanish. View English summary of listening session.

LGBTQ Community Dialogue
In partnership with the County Office of LGBTQ Affairs and Fabulous Sunnyvale
Held: Monday, Aug. 24
Watch the LGBTQ Community meeting (01:35:42)

Dialogue with Youth: Public Safety and Schools
Held: Wednesday, July 22
This youth session focused on the partnership between Sunnyvale schools and the Department of Public Safety
Watch the Dialogue with Youth meeting

General Listening Session
with Mayor Larry Klein, City Manager Kent Steffens, and Chief of Public Safety Phan Ngo
Held: Thursday, June 25
Watch the General Listening Session (01:46:54)

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