Dolores Huerta speaks at town hall urging Latinos to get out and vote
Social activist Dolores Huerta reminded people how crucial voting is when it comes to issues like racism, sexism and social inequity.
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‘Monster’ tackles racism, discrimination
The emotionally charged film “Monster,” made its first appearance at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and with its Netflix premiere this week, the film remains as relevant in 2021.
Professor lectures on equitable educational access and opportunities
University of California, Riverside professor and author Tara J. Yosso spoke at was the last speaker of the Racial Equity & Social Justice Town Hall series.
Sylvia Mendez explains journey fighting for education
Civil rights and education activist Sylvia Mendez returned to ELAC on March 30 continuing to enlighten students as the latest speaker of the ELAC Racial Equity & Social Justice Town Hall series, since her last visit in 2014. The theme of the workshop was “Fighting for Racial Equity and Social Justice.”
Our Voices Matter event brings discrimination to light
Discrimination, sexism and racism are issues that are plaguing the United States.
With unity, people are standing up to fight the plague that goes around the U.S.
East Los Angeles College Associated Student Union hosted the Our Voices Matter event on Tuesday.
L.A. Times sports writer overcomes gender discrimination
By Cristina Galvan Award-winning sports writer Helene Elliott was a guest speaker at East Los Angeles College and talked to students about overcoming gender discrimination in the work force. Growing up, Elliott knew she wanted to be a sports writer, but from the start she encountered opposition from people who believed that she couldn’t do it simply because she was a woman. “I always wanted to be a sports writer,” said Elliott….