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Palomar Black Faculty and Staff Association (PBFSA)

Supporting Black Students, Faculty, and Staff at Palomar College

Self-Care Tips for BIPOC

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Presenter: Dr. Lisa Cox Romain Self-care is never a selfish act. Caring for oneself is an intentional act that involves putting your wellness before anyone else and anything else. As a student and educational professional, it can be hard to find the time to balance all your responsibilities with time for yourself. The workshop will provide… Continue Reading Self-Care Tips for BIPOC

All-African Diaspora Education Summit

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Presenters: Mercedes Tiggs & Brikia Cephus Join us for a recap of our journey through the African Diaspora as we reclaim African Sovereignty through African-centered education. February 21st, 11:00-12:00pm Zoom Link: https://palomar-edu.zoom.us/j/93292738887

Black & Brown Relations: What It Means For White Supremacy

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Presenters: Dr. Angelica Yanez & Sherehe Hollins Film screening of Dos Americas: Two Americas and discussion with Chicanx & Black Studies Professors about race relations. Those interested in this workshop are highly encouraged to attend De La Misma Raiz: From The Same Root. February 16th, 5:00-6:30pm Zoom Link: https://palomar-edu.zoom.us/j/93292738887

The Beauty of Art Therapy

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Presenter: Chauntrell Turner Learn about Art Therapy, the different types, the real benefits it can bring you, and how it compares to Talk Therapy. February 16th, 2:30-3:30pm Zoom Link: https://palomar-edu.zoom.us/j/93292738887

Revivals of Blackness

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Presenters: Lela Aisha Jones, Alex Shaw, Aidan Un Come watch the riveting feature film “Revivals of Blackness” which explores the diverse African diasporic music and dance traditions, bringing American jazz, R&B, gospel, and soul into informed cultural dialogue with Capoeira Angola, Afro-Cuban rumba, Afro-Brazilian samba & maracatu, Ewe drumming, and orisha songs from Yorubaland. After the… Continue Reading Revivals of Blackness

Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting the Black Community

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Presenters: Felipe Arevalo & Rae Russell from the San Diego Financial Literacy Center (SDFLC) In this interactive presentation, we will explore some of the additional challenges historically faced by members of the black community. Some of these challenges are still faced by many today. We highlight the importance of money management and goals in personal… Continue Reading Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting the Black Community

Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts (Part II): From Emancipation to Jim Crow

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Presenter: Dr. Ronald McCurdy Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts is a historical journey that will explore how central the arts were used as a means of thwarting racism. From the early creation of the Negro Spirituals in the 17th century to the pulsating rhythms of today’s rap music, African Americans have used their… Continue Reading Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts (Part II): From Emancipation to Jim Crow

Black Voices

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Presenter: Dr. Khalid White Film screening of Black Voices: We will center the invaluable experience of Black scholar-practitioners as leaders of equity, inclusion, and systemic change. These Black Voices can help to move your campus from anti-Black to anti-racist. This workshop will include a short film screening with a Q&A session. February 13th, 12:00-1:15pm Zoom Link: https://palomar-edu.zoom.us/j/93292738887

The Black Church: Its Legacy and Role in Shaping Black History

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Presenter: Cheryl Kearse From its people to its traditions, the Black Church has been a central theme in American Black history. This workshop will explore influential themes, roles, and figures stemming from the Black Church.

Time Management: We all gotta hustle out there, let’s learn to do it more efficiently

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Presenter: Terhea Williams   In today's world more and more of us are out there working multiple jobs, taking on more responsibilities, and even going back to school! Our descendants were no stranger to "the hustle" (not the dance, in this case) but maybe we can learn new skills to help in our everyday tasks.… Continue Reading Time Management: We all gotta hustle out there, let’s learn to do it more efficiently

Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts (Part I): From The Middle Passage to Antebellum Period

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Presenter: Dr. Ronald McCurdy Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts is a historical journey that will explore how central the arts were used as a means of thwarting racism. From the early creation of the Negro Spirituals in the 17th century to the pulsating rhythms of today’s rap music, African Americans have used their… Continue Reading Disrupting Racism Through The Lens of the Arts (Part I): From The Middle Passage to Antebellum Period