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February Is Black History Month

 

February is Black History Month. A number of programs are being held to celebrate BHM. Here is a calendar of events. Black Employees of BC and BSU students, Office of Equity and Pluralism, along with the staff of MCS would like to invite you, your colleagues, and your students to attend these events.

Feb  8     BSU sponsored Ice Cream Social C-212
Feb  8     Film-The Black List D-106 11:30am - 12:30pm
Feb  13   Essay Due “Most of you have no idea what Martin Luther King did”
Feb  14   Film-Race The Power of an Illusion D106 11:30am-12:30
Feb  16   Film-What Would You Do D106 10:30am –11:30pm
Feb 17    BSU Celebration/Dance 12:30am-4:00 p.m., Room C-130 A and B
Feb 23    Lecture with Rashad Norris - 10:30am-1:00 p.m., Room N-201 -The Achievement Gap, and discussion on his trip to Africia.
Feb 24   Black Employees of Bellevue College and Black Student
               Union - End of Month Celebration (EOM) Cafeteria
               5:30pm -8:30pm
Feb 24   Announce Essay Winner @ EOM Celebration Cafeteria
Feb 28   Black Music from Africa and The Africa Diaspora, 8am—4pm Cafeteria
Feb 29  “Dream with Vision Live with Purpose” Guest speaker Mr. Bruce Harrell
              10:30—1:00 p.m., Room N-201

 

National Diversity Awareness and Cultural Heritage Months

 

Month

Occasion and Description
February Black History Month
To recognize the contributions of African Americans and foster a better understanding of the African American experience. Carter G. Woodson, who in 1926 spearheaded Negro History Week, started the observation. It was expanded to a month in 1976. February was chosen because of the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, two people who had a dramatic affect on the lives of African Americans.
March National Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week in 1978. In 1987, Congress was petitioned to expand the week to an entire month. The month recognizes the important contributions made by women through programs in school, workplaces and communities.
May Asian/Pacific American Heritage & Older Americans
Asian/Pacific American Heritage observation originally began as Asian/Pacific Heritage week on July 10, 1978. In 1992, President Bush signed legislation designated May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The term Asian/Pacific American includes many ethnic groups with diverse cultures. The month celebrates the collective achievements of the many different communities.


Older Americans Month
Older Americans Month was established by presidential proclamation to honor the contributions of older Americans to society. Begun in 1962, Older Americans Month is a time to celebrate and reflect on the unique contributions of older Americans in our society.
June Gay and Lesbian Pride Month
Gay and lesbian Americans have made important and lasting contributions to our nation in every field of endeavor. In June of 2000, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America proclaimed June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. All Americans are encouraged to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that celebrate our diversity and recognize the gay and lesbian Americans who have contributed and enriched our national life.


Caribbean American Heritage Month
On June 5, 2006, President George W. Bush signed a proclamation making June officially Caribbean American Heritage Month. This month has been established to recognize the historic relationship between the people of the Caribbean and the people of the United States as well as to recognize the many contributions Caribbean immigrants and their descendants have made to the well-being of America.
September/October Hispanic Heritage Month
The first Hispanic Heritage Week was approved on September 15, 1968. The month gives people the opportunity to plan and participate in ceremonies and activities that recognize the contributions of the many diverse cultures within the Hispanic community. In 1988, the celebration was expanded to a month and goes from September 15 to October 15.
October National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In 2003, previously known as National Employ the Handicapped Week, President George W. Bush proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During this month, we recognize the many contributions citizens with disabilities make to our society, and we reaffirm our commitment to helping them achieve their full inclusion in our workforce.
November National American Indian Heritage Month
National American Indian (or Native American) Month was enacted with a presidential proclamation in 1990. During the month, all Americans are encouraged to participate in programs ceremonies and activities that celebrate American Indian and Alaskan Native peoples’ important contribution to the United States.

 

 

Office of Equity and Pluralism (OEP) Newsletter

 

The Office of Equity and Pluralism newsletter provides our communities with a source of information regarding the breadth and depth of activities and opportunities associated with Bellevue College’s commitment to its Affirmation of Inclusion.  

OEP Newsletter November 2010

 

 

 

Who We Are and Why We Are Needed

BIRST Team, report bias incidents and hate crimesBellevue Community College’s Office of Equity and Pluralism has a significant charge with sweeping responsibilities. We are a service organization that supports and advances the College's commitment to diversity and pluralism. To do so, we provide advice and leadership to administrators, faculty, and staff in these efforts:

  • to recruit and retain a diverse workforce;
  • to ensure an open learning community, free from the barriers of discrimination and harassment.

What We Do   

  1. The Office of Equity and Pluralism supports and advances these College goals:
    • To provide students, faculty, and administrators with an environment conducive to collegiality, learning, and constructive participation in college life
    • To strive for diversity and pluralism in both the student body, the faculty, and the administration
    • To promote international exchange of scholars and students
    • To expand educational opportunities for persons of color, persons with physical disabilities, persons of different ethnic heritages, persons of different gender identities and orientations, and persons with limited financial resources. 
  2. We disseminate information about practices, policies, and procedures regarding equal opportunity, disability, harassment, and discrimination
  3. We provide educational training to faculty, staff and students about their rights and responsibilities with regard to equal opportunity
  4. We develop and monitor the College's Equity Scorecard
  5. We help departments, divisions, and pluralism committees to develop and achieve annual goals to fulfill the college’s Affirmation of Inclusion and Pluralism Compact. 

 

For an Office of Equity and Pluralism brochure or newsletter, contact: Beabe Akpojovwo - (425) 564-2268

 

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This page was last revised on February 7, 2012