Radical Reads: Health and Healthcare

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pmLocation: Online Welcome! Radical Reads (Rad Reads) is a monthly discussion group dedicated to challenging the status quo to create a more caring and just world through reading, listening, conversation and action. As we navigate a global public health crisis, increasing income inequality, systemic racism and police violence, housing […]

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“Stand Up and Speak Out” Social Justice Series: Immigration Affairs

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm The BMCC Library in partnership with CETLS presents: “Stand Up and Speak Out” Social Justice Series: Immigration Affairs The presentation is a review of city resources and services available to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status. The puts emphasis on accessibility for all members of […]

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It’s a Silent Book Party!

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Date: Friday, March 26, 2021Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pmLocation: Online And you’re invited! WTH is a silent book party? Just the most relaxing party of the year. It’s an hour of quiet reading (or writing or whatever creative activity calls you) accompanied by BMCC’s own music major Simeon Braithwaite on keyboard, playing soothing sounds to tune […]

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Radical Reads: Health & Health Care

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Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2021Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pmLocation: Online Radical Reads (Rad Reads) is a monthly discussion group dedicated to challenging the status quo to create a more caring and just world through reading, listening, conversation and action. As we navigate a global public health crisis, increasing income inequality, systemic racism and police violence, housing […]

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“Stand Up and Speak Out” Social Justice Series: DACA and Dreamers

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Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm The BMCC Library and CETLS Campus Culture committee bring you: “Stand Up and Speak Out” Social Justice Series In this first installment of the Spring 21 “Stand Up and Speak Out” event Director Tiffany James will provide a review of CUNY & BMCC policy as it pertains […]

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Imaginarium: Community Painting Workshop

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm Did you know that painting is good for your health? Painting can reduce stress, improve memory and communication skills, boost your mood, and foster innovation. Who knew? But now you do, so practice a little self-care and join us for a reflective painting workshop, where we […]

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Lessons from the Social Justice Series

Social Justice Word Cloud

Earlier this semester the BMCC Library, in collaboration with CETLS, ran a 3-part series on social justice titled “Stand Up and Speak Out”. The series was dedicated to informing the BMCC community about current social justice issues, how to get involved and how to protect themselves. We were joined by speakers Prof. Stefan Williams from […]

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