Do you know who said, "Everyone woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer."
A) Beyonce, B) Queen Latifah, C) H.E.R, or D) SZAIf you guessed Queen Latifah you got it right! For more fun and games join us for Black History Trivia. Come learn more about our history as we kick off Black History Month. Participants and winners will receive prizes.
This year Coastline and the Umoja Community will be participating in the Annual OC Black History Month Parade & Culture Faire in Downtown Anaheim.
As the only black heritage parade in the county, the event showcases Anaheim's and Orange County's culturally rich African-American community. Did you know this yearly event brings some 8,000 people together to mark the contributions of African-Americans to Anaheim and the county? Come be part of this greatness!
Parade is at 10am. The Unity Festival, with booths from local businesses and colleges, starts at Noon.
Sign up today for more information!
In Traveling While Black VR, the immersion of 360° footage draws us into living history lessons told around a booth in Ben’s Chili Bowl. The Washington, D.C., restaurant has been a mainstay of the African-American community since 1958, bearing witness to significant Civil Rights milestones that are woven into the film in powerful snippets of footage. From the stirring memories of Civil Rights leader Courtland Cox to the heartbreaking words of Samaria Rice, whose young son Tamir was killed by police in 2014, VR allows Williams to connect the parallels of the past to the present.
Join Umoja as we participate in this Virtual Reality Experience.
Registration is mandatory and space is limited: Register Now for Traveling While Black
Participants will engage with employers, learn about pathways to internships, and be introduced to jobs that are available now.
Umoja's learning community is dedicated to transforming, enriching and advancing the lives of students through infusing culturally relevant pedagogy and practices. Through the Umoja Community, you will be seen, heard, and valued.
Questions? Contact Co-Coordinators: Leighia Fleming lfleming5@coastline.edu or Dr. Dana Emerson demerson3@coastline.edu.
As we conclude Black History Month, enjoy a night in with the good company of fellow Coast District students, staff and faculty as we express ourselves through the art. This is a great time for us to connect with one another across the district.
Curious about Umoja? The Coastline College Umoja Community is a critical resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African Americans and other students. Most importantly, though, we strive for connection and a sense of unity.