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Over the past 35 years, we have developed a wide range of materials designed to spark systemic change and uplift communities. We are delighted to share some of our materials with you here. To access longer versions of the content featured on this page, please contact us.

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We All Have A Heritage Campaign by The Culture C.O.-O.P.

‘Come together in solidarity right now’: Founder of Culture C.O.-O.P. Sandy Holman talks to The Aggie about racial justice education, activism

The Extraordinary Ordinary: Sandy Lynne Holman

Sandy Holman receives UC Davis Chancellor’s Achievement Award for Diversity and Community- The Vanguard News group

Sacramento Women Recognized For Tireless Community Service-Observer Newsroom

The Culture of Change - Sandy Holman

From Advocacy to Anxiety: Breaking the Loop of Online Hate

The Holiday Season Without a Holiday For Me

Rewriting the Narrative: Black History Month and Dismantling White Supremacy

Reuniting the Diaspora with its African Roots

Weathering

It all begins with an idea.

I See You, and I Love You.

Stepping into Joy and Purpose

Books

Resources-Books

16 Children’s & Teen’s Books to Help Explain Racism February 2, 2023 -Annalise Nassani

Digital books

What Have We Come To? Notes on a Changing World

Digital books

Upcoming books

The Ultimate Hat

Upcoming books

Digital books

Seven Ways to Promote Systemic Change

Digital books

Upcoming books

Love Is The Root Of All People

Upcoming books

Honor Your Elders

Upcoming books

Published books

Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair

Published books

We All Have a Heritage

Published books

Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?

Published books

Music

We believe in the power of music to move people, spark conversations, and create change. These are a few of our original songs, each with a message of its own. Contact us if you’d like to hear the full versions.

Hip Hop

42 Laws Of Ma’at

Gumbo

Kmt Rough

For All Ages

Youth Unite

Popular

Live Your Dreams

Color Me

Elevate

Ancestors Rise

For Junior High & High School

I Am Martin Luther King

Peer Pressure

I Am a Nerd

Gossip

Anorexic

Sankofa

Mysterious

Crushed on You

The Girl You Like

For Elementary School

I Am Martin Luther King

Grandpa Is Everything Black Bad?

Grandma Says Our Hair Has Flair

We All Have a Heritage

Videos

Heart of the Matter Series

Resources - Videos

Part 1 - History and Impact

Join Director Sandy Holman and Davis Media Access for a powerful four-part series that examines racism and highlights meaningful paths toward change.

This is part 1 of a 4 part series about racial tensions. This series addresses how the current racial tensions and fears are permeating political choices, influencing interactions with police and how we see each other in general. Andrea Jones interviews Sandy Holman about these critical issues and explores the origins of these things, as well as possible strategies to address these challenges.

Part 2 - Changing the Trajectory

Join Director Sandy Holman and Davis Media Access for a powerful four-part series that examines racism and highlights meaningful paths toward change.

This is part 2 of a 4 part series about racial tensions. This series addresses how the current racial tensions and fears are permeating political choices, influencing interactions with police and how we see each other in general. Andrea Jones interviews Sandy Holman about these critical issues and explores the origins of these things, as well as possible strategies to address these challenges.

Part 3 - Facing our Fears

Join Director Sandy Holman and Davis Media Access for a powerful four-part series that examines racism and highlights meaningful paths toward change.

This is part 3 of a 4 part series about racial tensions. This series addresses how the current racial tensions and fears are permeating political choices, influencing interactions with police and how we see each other in general. Andrea Jones interviews Sandy Holman about these critical issues and explores the origins of these things, as well as possible strategies to address these challenges.

Part 4 - Solutions and Hope

Join Director Sandy Holman and Davis Media Access for a powerful four-part series that examines racism and highlights meaningful paths toward change.

This is part 4 of a 4 part series about racial tensions. This series addresses how the current racial tensions and fears are permeating political choices, influencing interactions with police and how we see each other in general. Andrea Jones interviews Sandy Holman about these critical issues and explores the origins of these things, as well as possible strategies to address these challenges.

Everyday Inspiration

Resources - Videos

You Are Extraordinary 💜

Feeling disheartened? Take a minute to recharge with our short inspirational videos.

Purple Love

Feeling disheartened? Take a minute to recharge with our short inspirational videos.

A Message of Love

Feeling disheartened? Take a minute to recharge with our short inspirational videos.

Combatting Loneliness

Feeling disheartened? Take a minute to recharge with our short inspirational videos.

Interviews and Panels on Justice

Resources - Videos

Promoting Systemic Change, Equity, Social Justice, & Community Engagement in real ways

Telling Our Stories Using The Arts with Sandy Holman

The Cost of Darkness Documentary & a Community Dialogue Check-In

‘The Cost of Darkness’ Documentary

A local organization is using their award-winning documentary to promote systemic change, inclusion, equity, literacy, and a quality education for all.

How to Make a Community a Community? Interview with Live it's Your Voice

Documenting our History Through Museum Culture: A Beautiful Model at SOJO by Sandy Holman.

Documenting our History Through Museum Culture: A Beautiful Model at Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum. SOJO presentation by Sandy Holman.

Interview with Mamadou Traore by Sandy Holman

MLK365 in Sacramento Mamadou Traore being interviewed by Sandy Holman of Culture CO-OP (2019)

Juneteenth Panel: Reflective

A panel discussion held at the 2019 Yolo Juneteenth Celebration and themed around Bold, United, Strong.

A panel discussion held at the 2019 Yolo Juneteenth Celebration and themed around Bold, United, Strong. Moderated by Sandy Holman, Founder of The Culture C.O.-O.P., and featuring: Jann Murray-Garcia, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Calvin Handy, UCD Police Chief Emeritus Marilyn Hayes Rev.

Jefferson, Second Baptist Church, Woodland, CA

Recorded by Aleem Shabazz, edited by Bryce Parker & Alex Silva. Recorded 06/02/19.

Yolo Juneteenth Sponsors

Friends of the Davis Library

Yolo County Library

The Culture C.O.-O.P

Travis Credit Union

UC Davis Office of Campus Community Relations

City of Davis Arts and Cultural Affairs Program

First Northern Bank

Nugget Markets

Davis Food Co-Op

Juneteenth Panel: Inspirational

Audience question: If you were to have a dream, what kind of dream would you have? Moderated by Sandy Holman, Founder of The Culture C.O.-O.P. and featuring replies from: Jann Murray-Garcia, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis Calvin Handy, UCD Police Chief Emeritus, Marilyn Hayes, Rev. Jefferson, Second Baptist Church, Woodland, CA.

Recorded by Aleem Shabazz, edited by Bryce Parker & Alex Silva.

Recorded 06/02/19.

Interview with The Culture C.O.-O.P. by Davis Media Access

In The Studio - Episode #516 Joselyn Lua hosts Sandy Holman, Director of The Culture Co-Op and author, and Sabrina Lee and Christina Robertson, interns at the co-op.

Episode #516 Joselyn Lua hosts Sandy Holman, Director of The Culture Co-Op and author, and Sabrina Lee and Christina Robertson, interns at the co-op.