Race Relations
We are in a time of great change. We need people of all colors and walks of life to come together and share stories, compare information, and support one another. If you want to be part of equity solutions, you're in the right place.
Read A Special Message to our College Community from the College President and other leaders at the school.
Read the California Community Colleges' Call to Action - June 5, 2020 about hosting honest conversations, calling out structural barriers, presenting solutions and continually measuring progress to hold the organization accountable for making progress.
Racism, Anti-Blackness, and Allyship - Resources and Tools
Pre-Curated Guides
Find the resources that best match your current thinking:
Commit to raising your awareness with a month's schedule. Depending on your availability, pick how much time you can dedicate each day to learning more about equity, implicit bias, and more:
Educator Guide
Resource Lists
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Books
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Articles / Short Reads
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Videos
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Webinars
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Movies
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Podcasts
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Websites
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Social Media
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For Families
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Faith Based Resources
Learn More About Racial Injustices
Are you a student at Coastline, looking to learn more about the racial injustices happening. Are you unsure of where to start? Are you looking for a community to start the journey with? Enroll in the IRC Course to learn amongst your peers.
Resources For Black Folk
- Anti-Racist Starter Pack
- NAMI - mental health tips and resources
- NAMI's Statement On Recent Racist Incidents and Mental Health Resources for African Americans
Letter from the Director
Dear Students,
The world may seem a little bit heavier, the roads a little less clear, your hearts bleeding a little more, and you are overall just unsure. I know and understand that between Covid-19 and the many racial injustices happening across the nation, you may not be okay. If I am honest with you as a Black woman, I am not okay. THAT IS OKAY.
Chances are many of you who are Black are not okay. Chances are the many of you who watched the video of Ahmaud Arbery running for his life or the video where George Floyd was killed, you are not okay. Chances are if you have experienced any type of racism in your lifetime, you may not be okay. THIS IS OKAY.
I want you to know that that is okay. We do not have to be okay at this moment. We do, however, need to try to take care of ourselves. If you are not doing okay during this time, please reach out to friends and family, disconnect from social media, try meditation or breathing activities, and practice some self-love.
The road ahead, although unclear, will need you. It will need your voice, your passion, your love. So take time to not be okay - because we're going to need you when you are.
- Leighia Fleming, MA, Director, Student Equity and Title IX
Juneteenth
June 19, 1865
What is Juneteenth? The Celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.
UMOJA
Want to feel connected to a cultural community? Need support and resources? Struggling to stay motivated? Want to attend free programs and events? If so, Coastline's Umoja Community program is for you!
We are a learning community dedicated to transforming, enriching, and advancing the lives of students through infusing culturally relevant pedagogy and practices. We believe that access, inclusivity, and community with guided support are foundational for academic and life success.
Let us know if you have any questions! We look forward to connecting with you.
