Abstract:The national demand for social justice, racial equality, and criminal justice reform rightfully and painfully continues to sweep the consciousness of this nation. Community colleges were founded on educational excellence, opportunity, and access and should reflect principles of equity, justice, and community. This mission calls upon us, the most egalitarian institutions, to lead by example by making structural and permanent changes to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms, curriculum,… Show more
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