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City College honors LGBTQ+ graduates at second Lavender graduation

LGBTQ+ community members stand proud as they receive degrees, certificates at annual ceremony

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 24, 2023

The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a Jewish lesbian, who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her biological children because of her sexuality. Encouraged by the Dean of Students at the University of Michigan, Sanlo designed the first Lavender Graduation Ceremony in 1995, with just three graduates.

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City College graduate aims for career in the space industry

MESA Program student with a love for science pursues aerospace engineering

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • May 24, 2023

Shalayah-Naomi Webb will be transferring to San Diego State University to work on a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.

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SDCCD trustees reaffirm commitment to community college bachelor’s degrees

Interim Chancellor Greg Smith’s first trustees meeting demonstrates solidarity amid opposition from CSUs

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 16, 2023

Members of the San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to supporting baccalaureate programs at community colleges after recent opposition from the California State University system at a recent meeting held in Mission Valley.

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City College students learn subjects through the prism of Black culture

Umoja community promotes personal growth for students interested in learning from different perspectives

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • May 4, 2023

Hussein Said was one of three students showcasing how the Umoja program helped them through their college journey while also giving them a way to voice their personal growth as African-American students on April 27.

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City College shaping future of nursing students through hands-on training, instruction

City's nursing program, led by Dometrives Armstrong, is one of the top-ranked programs in the country

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • April 27, 2023

The nursing program at City College, ranked second best in California and third nationally according to an article published at rncareers.org, provides students with the skills and techniques they’ll need in a very difficult and rewarding field.

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Award-winning documentary highlights stories of deported veterans

UMOJA program brings producer/musician to City College for film screening

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • March 21, 2023

“Bring Them Home” is an award-winning documentary showcasing the stories of these and several other military veterans who were deported after serving the country they called home.

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SDCCD receives $3.4 million in federal funding to benefit students (with video)

The funds will go to campus initiatives to provide resources for LGBTQ students, undocumented students and former foster youth

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • March 7, 2023

The San Diego Community College District received a $3.4 million check at a Mesa College press conference on March 6.

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City College women’s conference empowers students, faculty to fight for gender equity

City Women Rock conference set for March 8

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • March 7, 2023

Now in its seventh year, The City Women Rock conference will take place in the P building on March 8.

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UPDATED: Two incidents of sexual violence reported at San Diego City College

Campus community alerted to the Feb. 28 incidents by a pair of emails

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • February 28, 2023

Two separate incidents of sexual violence were reported on Feb. 28 at San Diego City College, according to a pair of emails sent to the campus community on Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Documentary chronicling deported veterans stories comes to City College

The award-winning film ‘Bring Them Home’ to be screened on Feb. 22

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Reporter • February 21, 2023

San Diego City College will be screening an award-winning documentary on Feb. 22. “Bring Them Home” is a documentary telling the stories of veterans who served in the United States military only to be deported after completing their service.

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Self-reflection, goodwill themes of Active Minds event at City College

Expert on Eastern philosophy and meditation comes to City College

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • December 9, 2022

The local Active Minds chapter at San Diego City College hosted Kindness is Contagious, an event to help educate students on self-reflection and goodwill, on Nov. 30.

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Imam to City College: ‘I’m your neighbor’

Taha Hassane shared insight into Muslim community culture, influence

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • November 29, 2022

Students and faculty at San Diego City College had the opportunity to speak with an Imam, which is a religious leader in the Muslim culture, in an effort to learn more about the Muslim community.

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