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Social Justice Center: Leadership in Action 

Are you looking to build leadership skills to level up in your life? We are looking to help students grow as leaders - from the inside out - and create social change.
More info: Visit SJC: Leadership in Action page 

Host your Student Club Meetings, Events or Activities at the Social Justice Center

Students: Does your Club have a Social Justice focus? Faculty and Staff: Do you have an activity that addresses Social Justice issues? We have space available to host your meetings, events and activities. Fill out the space request form: https://elcamino.formstack.com/forms/book_sjc 

Alternative Spring Break

Alternative Spring Break seeks to provide students with an opportunity to work with community agencies, needs, and populations in a week-long  service and immersion experience. Students will travel out and participate in an array of service projects, discussions, and workshops to immerse themselves with different social, environmental, and economic issues.

When is the Alternative Spring Break trip? We will be traveling from April 8-11, 2024

Where are we going? San Diego, close to the US-Mexico border region.

How much do the trips cost? Students do not need to pay to participate in this Alternative Spring Break trip. We will cover transportation, lodging, food and activity expenses. 

Does this count for credit? Yes, you will need to enroll in Ethnic Studies 1 which is an academic course. 

Where can I get more information? Contact Kenny Simkins ksimkins@elcamino.edu, Monica Delgado mxdelgado@elcamino.edu or Taka Tanaka ttanaka@elcamino.edu

 

Let's Celebrate Together

El Camino College celebrates its diversity through various cultural heritage months throughout the year.

Through the annual events and cultural highlights on El Camino's campus, we raise awareness, celebrate diversity, honor history and foster inclusion across campus.

View our Campus Celebrations Page

Join a Cultural Heritage Month Committee

Students, faculty and staff, we welcome you to join a subcommittee.
JOIN US ON TEAMS

• Fall Semester: Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept/Oct), LGBTQIA+ History Month (Oct), Native American Heritage Month (Nov)
• Spring  Semester: Black History Month (Feb), Cherry Blossom Festival (March), Women's History Month (March), Arab-American Heritage Month (April), Earth Day (April), AANHPI Heritage Month (May), Caribbean American Heritage Month (June), PRIDE (June)

 

September / October
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

Updates coming soon!

 

🎺Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration
Tues, Sept 17th, 2024 ~ 12:30 - 3 p.m. 
Student Services Plaza
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage with a LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE by Groupo La Decisión, along with a resource fair and a food truck!

☕️Café y Conchas Con Consejeros
Thurs, Sept 19th, 2024 ~ 9a.m. - 11a.m.
Student Services Plaza
Come chat with ECC Counselors while you enjoy some delicious Mexican pastry and coffee.

🎆The Social Justice Center's 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Thurs, Sept 19th, 2024 ~ 11a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Student Services Plaza
Come join our celebration with a drum circle, dance lessons, art, and more!

✨Exploring Latinidad: Panel Discussion
Tue, Oct 1st, 2024 ~ 1:15p.m - 2:15p.m.
Social Justice Center
Come for an engaging panel discussion on Latinidad.
Some of the topics to be discussed include colorism, machismo, and mixed status family.
The panel will consist of ECC Faculty, Students, & Staff.

🃏Lotería Game Night
Wed, Oct 2nd, 2024 ~ 4:00p.m - 6:00p.m.
Social Justice Center
Lotería is a popular game across Mexico and Latinx communities. The art on these Lotería cards are customized with some of ECC’s finest! Come find out if you or your program will be featured. All are welcome to play and win prizes! 

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Accommodations

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, or have questions about the physical access provided, email socialjustice@elcamino.edu as soon as possible, but no later than seven days prior to the event.

Questions?

Email socialjustice@elcamino.edu.