Monday, February 26, 2024
Paint & Sip
Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Sierra Madre 248
Event Description: Avonna Nichols, current GCC student will then lead a paint night. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so please RSVP to guarantee a canvas, paint, and workspace. RSVP here.
FLEX APPROVED
Civic Changemaker Takes on Washington, DC
Time: 5pm-6pm
Cultural Diversity Zoom
Event Description: Robert Peters, GCC alumus, joins our GCC community to share his experience participating in George Washington University, DC Internship. Peters is currently a Political Science major at CSU Dominguez Hills with the goal of becoming a lawyer. Learn about what internship experience looks like, skills you can develop, and ways to collaborate with others.
FLEX & CPGU APPROVED
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
GCC Black Student Union Presents:
A Black Chef's Panel
Time: 12:30pm-2pm
Location: San Rafael (SR) 138 | Kreider Hall
Event Description: GCC will be joined by a panel of Black chefs for a conversation regarding all things food, what it's like being in the food industry, and the journey of Black food in America. GCC will be joined by Tiana Gee, chef and creative founder of SoulPhil and Food Media Stars, Rashida Holmes, Chef, owner and founder of Bridgetown Roti and 2023 James Beard Finalist and lastly Ashely Cunningham Private Chef and Owner of BadAshBakes.
FLEX & CPGU APPROVED
“A Dream Deferred” by Dr. Pierre Sherrill
Time: 4pm-5pm
Location: San Rafael (SR) 138 Krieder Hall
Event Description: Dr. A. Pierre Sherrill will be joining our GCC community discussing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, its relevance in the world today and how we can continue to do the work in making this dream come true.
FLEX & CPGU APPROVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Black Mental Health Matters
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: Sierra Madre 248
Knowing that Black humans in North America face unique and specific barriers to mental wellness, this workshop provides a place for them to be seen and heard, both collectively and individually. Equipping participants with tools to help them heal and thrive, using creative practices to center and uplift.
FLEX & CPGU APPROVED
Black Professional Panel
Presenters: Multiple
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
CULTURAL DIVERSITY ZOOM
Event Description: Learn first-hand from career professionals about their career journey, challenges along the way, and tips for your future success. A panel of Black/African-American professionals will share their personal experiences navigating their own unique career journey and the professional workspace. This professional panel hopes to educate, inspire, and engage those that want to better understand the Black/African American experience within the context of the world of work.
FLEX & CPGU APPROVED
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Black Resource Fair & Small Business Pop-Up
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Vaquero Plaza
Event Description: Join our fair to learn about resources that support our communities specifically for our Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Black owned businesses will be promoting and selling their merchandize from apparel to beauty. Food will be provided. First come, first served.
Small Businesses:
