Focus on SMC
Black
Sexual Politics Up Close
Masayi Johnson
On May 7th, 2004 Santa Monica College had
the privilege and honor to receive Dr. Patricia Hill Collins as
a guest speaker. Listening to her speak was an unforgettable moment
as Dr. Patricia Hill Collins
is a wonderful speaker with a great sense of humor. She represents
one of the successful black women of the US, challenging the position
of women, especially black women in the system. As a black feminist
she not only expressed herself about women but also about Race,
Gender and
Class as she did in her newest book entitled: Black Sexual Politics:
African Americans, Gender, and the New Racism. ...FULL
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So
Many Cool Careers….Which Path Will You Choose?
Rachelle Cohn and Judy White
What is a terrific way to learn about a career
and figure out what you like, or what you don’t like? One
really great way is to hear about it from somebody actually working
in the field!...FULL REVIEW
Opening
the Doors to Higher Education
Sonia Arriola
In recent study compiled by the American Association
of University Women, Latinas were found less likely to graduate
from high school then any other ethnic groups. Latinas were also
found to be more likely to ten to domestic responsibilities, such
as caring for younger siblings after school and were found less
likely to complete a bachelor’s degree. One event is helping
young Latinas overcome these statistics: The Latina Youth Conference.
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Health
Connections
Carla Garcia
On Thursday April 22. Santa Monica College
had their annual Health fair. The fair was organizes by Gloria Lopez
MSN., R.N. All the organizations that were present at the fair were
very nice and welcoming to all the students who came and visited
their booths. The organizations that were present offer specials
and programs helpful for student with needs, and helpful solutions
to their problems. Below is a list of organizations present at the
fair and useful information in contacting them....FULL
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Little
Sister Day
Carla Garcia
High school is a very difficult time
in a young person’s life. Higher academic expectations coupled
with hormonal changes and the need to fit in sometimes leads to
making choices which negatively affect a person’s future.
Drugs, teen pregnancies, or simply feeling overwhelmed causes many
high school students to drop out. Luckily, there are many outreach
groups which work to keep teenagers in school. One program at Santa
Monica College which helps teenage girls look towards the future
and continue their education is Little Sister Day....FULL
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Celebrating
Triumphs
Carla Garcia
On May 5 we celebrate “Cinco
de Mayo”, but do we know why we celebrate it? Cinco de Mayo
commemorates the battle that took place in Puebla, Mexico against
the French on May 5, 1862. On this day, 4,500 Mexican soldiers and
citizens began a revolutionary sequence of events that would change
that nation and the world. The men fought with farm tools against
a French army 65,000 strong. The victory of the Mexican soldiers
stopped the invasion of Mexico by the French. The battle has become
a symbol of unity for all Latinos today....FULL
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