Solidarity in Mental Health - Joy As Resistance!
Join us for a powerful community gathering celebrating mental wellness, creativity, and collective healing!
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Join the Conversation & Learn the History on Reproductive & Birthing Justice! All are welcome
The Laney College Ethnic Studies Department is hosting a powerful Reproductive & Birthing Justice Panel featuring experts and advocates in the field!
Wednesday, March 26
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Laney College, Room D-200
Meet Our Panelists:
Nakia Woods – Black, Queer Birthworker & Student Midwife, representing Birthworkers of Color Collective
Jennifer Salazar Martinez – Culture & Operations Coordinator, ACCESS Reproductive Justice
Andrea Ruizquez – Licensed Midwife, Partera Midwifery
Come learn, share, and engage in this critical discussion!
African American Quilt Guild of Oakland Exhibit at Laney College Library!
All March long, the Laney College Library is showcasing an inspiring quilt exhibit by the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland in celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month!
Each quilt is more than just fabric—it’s a story of resilience, history, and love. These stunning works of art honor African American women’s contributions to quilting, weaving together themes of cultural heritage, civil rights, and empowerment.
Stop by the Laney College Library to experience this powerful display firsthand! Don't miss the opportunity to explore how quilting serves as a form of cultural storytelling and historical preservation.
Celebrating Women’s History Month! Open to ALL!
Join the UMOJA Community for a powerful speaker series focused on the health & wellness of women of color.
Guest Speaker: Paulina Lopez, MSN, FNP, PHN
Oakland native & nurse practitioner for Alameda County Public Health
WHEN: Wednesday, March 19
TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
WHERE: UMOJA Space (L-215) at College of Alameda
Let’s come together for an inspiring conversation! See you there!
Join Us for a Cumbia Lecture & Interactive Workshop at Laney College
Discover the rhythms and history of Afro-Indigenous Diaspora music with musician David De La Gran! Immerse yourself in the beats of Cumbia through an engaging lecture and hands-on workshop.
Online Lecture: TODAY - Monday, March 17 - 12 PM - 1 PM
Zoom ID: 819 7914 6086
Join here ➡ https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/81979146086
In-Person Workshop: Monday, MARCH 24 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Room D-100, Laney College
Learn, dance, and celebrate the ancestral music of the African-Indigenous Diaspora with an experienced Emcee, Radio Host, Event Producer, Dancer, Composer, and Performer!
Don’t miss this vibrant cultural experience!
You're Invited to an Exclusive Movie Screening of "Freedom Writers" at Merritt College
Get ready to be inspired and moved! Join us for a powerful movie experience that will open your eyes and ignite your passion for change.
Screening Dates & Times:
March 12, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
March 18, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
March 25, 2025 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of something special!
Attend all three sessions, and on March 25th, YOU will have the exclusive opportunity to write your origin story in the Merritt Panthers Journal. This is your chance to share your voice and make a lasting impact!
Why Participate?
Watch a powerful story of courage, unity, and transformation.
Get inspired to reflect on your own journey and story.
Have your story featured in the Merritt Panthers Journal!
Bring your energy, your story, and your excitement—let’s create something unforgettable together!
We can't wait to see you there!
Join Us in Celebrating Our Newly Tenured Faculty!
Tuesday, March 11
4:00 - 6:00 PM
District Service Center Atrium
Join us for an evening of music, food, and refreshments as we honor our incredible faculty members achieving tenure (pending Board approval)!
Congratulations to:
Berkeley City College
• Nima Najafi Kianfar
• Adriana “Dri” Regalado
College of Alameda
• Didem Ekici
• Joshua Rose
Laney College
• Sappho Su
• Javier Valencia
• Judy Wong
• La Tonya Carpenter
• Erica Williams
• Susan Yee
• Minh An Nguyen
Merritt College
• Taslima Rehman
• Lissette Dominguez
Let’s celebrate their achievements together!
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