Racial Justice Taskforce
The Norco College Racial Justice Taskforce was created in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the California State Chancellor's Call to Action. We are committed to inclusivity and will be adding to our collection of resources encompassing the diverse group of students and employees we proudly serve.
2022-23 Charter
Taskforce Purpose
- Identify racial inequities and dismantle racist practices in our institution for students and employees
- Inward assessment to examine where and how systemic racism is affecting our students and employees
- Audit classroom climate and create action plan to create inclusive classrooms and anti-racism curriculum (Call to Action)
- Develop and implement action plans to eliminate racial inequities in our institution
- Identify manifestations of systemic racism and anti-Blackness within our institution
- Educate on how to identify race issues at the college
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About the Taskforce
Taskforce Team Members and Documents
The taskforce meets on:
- Second Monday of the month | 1:30-3:00 pm in OC-116 or Zoom: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/j/98430958551
- Fourth Monday of the month | 1:30-3:00 pm in OC-116 or Zoom: https://rccd-edu.zoom.us/j/92273336955
Membership is voluntary, please contact Dominique Voyer or Monica Green for more information.
Resources
Norco College and HOTEP Equity Audit Town Hall Meeting – 04-19-2022
- Norco College and HOTEP presented a Town Hall meeting to present the final findings of the Equity Audit for Norco College. Introduction by Dr. Monica Green, President of Norco College; presented by Dr. Lauren Ford, Strategic Consultant, HOTEP, and Katrina Pantig, Strategic Consultant, HOTEP.
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- Black Minds Matter Webinar: Addressing Disproportionate School Suspension of Black Children and Youth
- Suspending our Future: How Inequitable Disciplinary Practices Disenfranchise Black Kids in California's Public Schools
- California State Chancellor's Office Call to Action Message and Resources
- USC Webinar - White People talking to White People About Racism
- Diverse Books Website
- Implicit Bias Testing
- Resources for White Accountability Groups- Dr. Kathy Obear
- 10-Point Plan to Address Anti-Blackness
- Report and Recommendations for Improving Black and African American Student Outcomes
- Engagement Guidelines
- Webinar-Addressing Anti-Blackness in Education
- Being Black And Feeling Safer Away From America
- Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard
- The MSW@USC Diversity Toolkit: A Guide to Discussing Identity, Power, and Privilege
- Inside Higher Ed Article- Leveraging the Neuroscience of Now- Mays Imad explores seven ways professors can help students thrive in class in times of trauma.
- @ONE provides an opportunity to explore humanizing the classroom online. They have a 3-day challenge to learn more, they will provide verification of attendance we can use for FLEX.
- Employing Equity-minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching Practices in Virtual Learning
Communities-Notes 07-31-2020 from CORA webinar of March 26 featuring Dr. Luke Wood
and Dr. Frank Harris
- The Prison Within: A discussion with cinematographer and film participant Troy Williams
on restorative justice and ending mass incarceration. Sponsored by Liberated Scholars, Associated Students of Norco College, and the Racial
Justice Task Force.
- An Urgent Call to Action: Equity for Black Minds - EdEQ - An Urgent Call to Action for Black Minds-a national educational advocacy training on supporting the success of Black students in K-12 education.