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Why the folding chair?
Why the folding chair?
Shirley Chisholm was once stated, "if they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." She was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and was the first Black candidate to seek a major party nomination for president. Chisholm was the HCC's 1984 Commencement speaker and continues to be the voice of unheard people in our world today.
Welcome to the Black History Month virtual gallery. Please use the table of contents below to celebrate Black History Month through videos, books, interviews, exhibits and more. Don't forget to check out the list below for live, virtual events and our t-shirt scholarship fundraiser.
Welcome to the Black History Month virtual gallery. Please use the table of contents below to celebrate Black History Month through videos, books, interviews, exhibits and more. Don't forget to check out the list below for live, virtual events and our t-shirt scholarship fundraiser.
February 10 - 11:00 a.m.
Title: The legacy of poor health: Communities of Color from 1619 to COVID
Description: Dr. Martinez will share some important data regarding the legacy of American racism and how it amplifies the challenges of living during COVID-19, especially for communities of color. By using a historical anti-racist perspective and health equity lens, she will share some concrete ways we can improve the lives of our most vulnerable communities.
Bio: Originally from San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, Vanessa E. Martinez-Renuncio, PhD, is a trained cultural and medical anthropologist whose community-based research specializes in health equity and culturally responsive pedagogy research. She is a Professor at Holyoke Community College and received the Elaine Marieb Teaching award in May 2020. As a professor, she engages students as storytellers, question askers, and knowledge producers showing how learning and critical thinking flows in multiple directions, whether it is teacher to student, student to teacher, student to student, and/or student to self. Vanessa has served on numerous committees, both in her role at Holyoke Community College and in roles working with the larger Pioneer Valley community. She is also a founding Executive Board Member of the Women of Color Health Equity Collective, here in Western Massachusetts. Vanessa is also an experienced anti-oppression, culturally responsive pedagogy and cultural humility trained consultant.
February 17 - 11:00 a.m.
Title: Discussion about Voting Rights’ Activist Fannie Lou Hamer
Description: Professor Maura Henry will lead a discussion following about Fannie Lou Hammer
February 23 - 1 p.m.
Title: Community Read and Discussion with Dr. Gaylord Saulsberry
Description: All members of the HCC community are invited to read the book "One Person, No Vote" by Carol Anderson as part of a campus community read. Copies of the book are available for free as an ebook through the HCC Library. Gaylord Saulsberry will be leading a community discussion on the history of voting rights and Carol Anderson's book on Tuesday, February 23rd from 1 - 2:30 pm. Please save the date and read the book if you are able.
Bio: Dr. Gaylord F. Saulsberry is a retired high school principal and current adjunct professor at Elms College and Holyoke Community College. He has taught courses in American Government and Public Policy, Cultural Competency, Racial and Ethnic Groups, African-American History and United States History. He is also a program instructor in the HCC Gateway to College Program. Dr. Saulsberry earned his undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and holds a doctoral degree in Education from Boston University, Boston, MA.
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