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Racial Justice Taskforce

(Archived as of Fall 2022)

The 萝莉研究所 Racial Justice Taskforce was created in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the California State Chancellor's Call to Action. We are committed to inclusivity and will be adding to our collection of resources encompassing the diverse group of students and employees we proudly serve.  

Racial Justice Taskforce Purpose

  • Identify racial inequities and dismantle racist practices in our institution for students and employees
  • Inward assessment to examine where and how systemic racism is affecting our students and employees
  • Audit classroom climate and create action plan to create inclusive classrooms and anti-racism curriculum (Call to Action) 
  • Develop and implement action plans to eliminate racial inequities in our institution
  • Identify manifestations of systemic racism and anti-Blackness within our institution
  • Educate on how to identify race issues at the college

鈻� Be visible 鈻� Open, honest conversation 鈻� Listen to learn 鈻� Share airtime 鈻� Be present in the conversation 鈻� Be open to new perspectives 鈻� Establish level of confidentiality 鈻� Call in culture 鈻� Lean into discomfort and be brave 鈻� No titles, no positions 鈻�

2022-23 Charter

 

President's Statement

Dear 萝莉研究所 Community, 
 
The 萝莉研究所 mission, deeply rooted over 29 years, is to serve as an institution that celebrates diversity and inclusion, expands access, and relentlessly pursues equity. We actively stand and educate against racism and are committed to ensuring that students receive an education free from discrimination in a welcoming and affirming environment.  
 
As a community of educators, learners, dreamers, doers, activists, artists, inventors, and change agents, we believe that education is the great equalizer in our society. As a college community, we use our platform to amplify the voices of our students, of all students. We have a moral obligation to lead by modeling civility, embracing justice, showing respect, and opposing oppression and hatred.  Read full statement here. 

Report Discrimination

萝莉研究所 has zero tolerance for discrimination. If you would like to report an incident, please .

Project Team Members

Black Student Care

Leads:

  • Tenisha James, Dean, Student Services
  • Kaneesha Tarrant, VP Student Services

Members:

  • Steven Camacho, Communications, Humanities & Languages
  • Dallas Carter, Classified Professional Representative
  • Bibiana Lopez, Math, Engineering, Computer Science & Game Development
  • Kimberly Thomas, Student Resource Specialist


Celebrating Black and African American Culture

Leads:

  • Charise Allingham, Classified Professional Representative
  • Antonio Mu帽iz, Classified Professional Representative

Members:

  • Melissa Bader, Communications, Humanities & Languages
  • Sean Davis, Assistant Professor, Counseling Umoja
  • Gilbert Deleon, Classified Professional Representative
  • Kiandra Jimenez, Communications, Humanities & Languages
  • Amy Kramer, Assistant Professor, Counseling


Classroom and Campus Experience

Leads:

  • Lisa Nelson, Communications, Humanities & Languages
  • Dominique Voyer, Communications, Humanities & Languages

Members:

  • Peggy Campo, Natural Sciences, Health & Kinesiology
  • Bibiana Lopez, Math, Engineering, Computer Science & Game Development
  • Courtney Buchanan, Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Quinton Bemiller, Dean of Instruction
  • Ammanda Moore, Communications, Humanities & Languages
  • Melanie Golbach, Classified Professional Representative


Institutional Commitment

Leads:

  • Monica Green, President
  • Gustavo Oceguera, Dean of Grants and Student Equity Initiatives

Members:

  • Greg Ferrer, Director, Disability Resource Center
  • Janet Hill, Assistant Professor, Sociology
  • Sandra Popiden, Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • Daniel Turrubiartes, Classified Professional Representative

Meeting Schedule

Beginning September 12, 2022 meetings will be:

2nd Monday of the month | 1:30-3:00 pm in OC-116 or Zoom
4th Monday of the month | 1:30-3:00 pm in OC-116 or Zoom
 
Membership is voluntary, please contact Dominique Voyer or Monica Green for more information.

Archived Agendas & Minutes

Resources

 

萝莉研究所 and HOTEP Equity Audit Town Hall Meeting 鈥� 04-19-2022

萝莉研究所 and HOTEP presented a Town Hall meeting to present the final findings of the Equity Audit for 萝莉研究所. Introduction by Dr. Monica Green, President of 萝莉研究所; presented by Dr. Lauren Ford, Strategic Consultant, HOTEP, and Katrina Pantig, Strategic Consultant, HOTEP.

Presentation

California State Chancellor's Office Call to Action Message and Resources

Resources for White Accountability Groups- Dr. Kathy Obear

10-Point Plan to Address Anti-Blackness

Report and Recommendations for Improving Black and African American Student Outcomes

Engagement Guidelines

Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard

Inside Higher Ed Article- - Mays Imad explores seven ways professors can help students thrive in class in times of trauma.

Employing Equity-minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching Practices in Virtual Learning Communities-Notes 07-31-2020 from CORA webinar of March 26 featuring Dr. Luke Wood and Dr. Frank Harris 

  Sponsored by Liberated Scholars, Associated Students of 萝莉研究所, and the Racial Justice Task Force.

An Urgent Call to Action: Equity for Black Minds - -a national educational advocacy training on supporting the success of Black students in K-12 education.

Recommended Multimedia 

Books

  • by Paul Ortiz 
  • by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz 
  • by Alex Haley 
  • by Ta-Nehisi Coates 
  •  by Jennifer Eberhardt, PhD 
  • by Dr. J. Luke Wood 
  • by Dr. Ivory A. Toldson /li>
  • by Bryan Stevenson 
  • by Michelle Alexander 
  • by Claude Steele 
  • by Robin DiAngelo 

Films


Documentaries 

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TV Miniseries



Black Minds Matter

Black Minds Matter was designed as a free, public course to draw parallels between the violence facing Black Lives in policing and the symbolic violence facing Black Minds in schools, colleges, and universities. Black Minds Matter addresses the experiences and realities of Black males in education, drawing parallels between the Black Lives Matter movement and the ways that Black minds are engaged in the classroom.

RECORDING Session 1 - Features special guests Dr. Tyrone Howard and Shante Needham (sister of Sandra Bland). HERE: 

RECORDING Session 2 - Features special guests Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Dr. Ivory Toldson, and Gwen Carr (the mother of Eric Garner).


REGISTER For Session 3 - You should access all future sessions at youtube/com/c/coralearning. However, you can REGISTER to receive notices from Zoom (optional). Features special guests. Dr. William Smith, Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, Dr. Frank Harris III & Michael Brown Sr. (the father of Michael Brown Jr.)

A SHORT READ.

DONATE. Our featured guest this week was Gwen Carr (the mother of Eric Garner). Please consider supporting her foundation: 

FREE CEU'S. The Center for Organizational Responsibility and Advancement (CORA), is providing free CEU's to those who participate in Black Minds Matter. CEU's can be earned for participation in the series by attending each session and completing the readings identified within the public syllabus. Go here to register for CEU's: 

SYLLABUS. We have put together a public course syllabus identifying the learning outcomes of the series along with recommended readings. Click here to retrieve the .

 

Black Student Voices 

Shaun LeFlore

 

 

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