00:00:00 In this section, Frida Saxena provides an overview of the alliances on campus and their purpose in supporting historically marginalized and underrepresented students through mentoring, dialogue, and networking. These alliances provide a sense of belonging and affirmation for students, as well as social and cultural capital that can help them navigate higher education. Through their support, students can attain their educational goals and become advocates for their communities, making an impact on a larger scale. The MCC provides a home and institutional support for these alliances to do even more and serve more students. 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker introduces …
Undocumented Student Week of Action (Know Your Rights)
00:00:00 In this section, the speaker talks about the California Dream Network and its role in helping undocumented students across the state. They offer resources for students who need to transfer from one school to another and provide free legal resources for those who need assistance in legal matters. The presentation covers the Triple RN, which stands for La Raza Rapid Response Network, and provides tips on what to do if ICE comes to your home, workplace, or stops you in public. The speaker emphasizes the power of spreading the information learned to others to ensure that more people are informed …
College of the Canyons: Equity Minded Practitioners: Understanding Anti-Black Racism, July 30, 2020
00:00:00 In this section, the speaker introduces the podcast series and the aim of the discussion to confront anti-black racism and become better allies. They acknowledge the complexity and emotional nature of this conversation but are committed to creating safe spaces to challenge and grow as an institution and community. The panelists introduce themselves and their backgrounds, and the discussion begins with a quote from Larone Bennett Jr about the history of anti-black racism. 00:05:00 In this section of the video, the speaker discusses the historical context of racism in America and how it has evolved into anti-black racism. They discuss the …