The Racial Justice Center at Santa Monica College is dedicated to building a campus committed to dismantling racism, affirming racial identity, supporting cultural narratives, and promoting equitable access and opportunity for racially minoritized students by:
Graphic Design
“As a member of the Racial Justice Center, I bring back what I learn while participating here as well as my perspective as an Asian American woman as a lens for thinking about design. Design that draws from diverse perspectives is not just good design, but it’s often much more interesting as well.
IXD Program Student, 2nd year
Political Science and Government
Photography and Film Technology
We want to support everyone in our community by talking about what is important to you and by giving resources that can give you the help you need.
As SMC’s Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery reminded us in a March 6 memo, this college is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and SMC prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in any arena of college life. The fear and panic around the coronavirus have led to a spike in xenophobic, racist and discriminatory behavior, especially against individuals of Asian descent.
The Room in the Corner: Finding Common Ground (Spring 2022)
The Room in the Corner: Sharing Your Story (Fall 2021)
Response to the Derek Chauvin trial verdict handed down on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 20, 2021. These sessions are open to the entire SMC community: Students, Staff, Faculty, and Administrators are invited to join in this process.
Read more on resources and responses to the Derek Chauvin verdict
Programs in Ethnic Studies are designed to help students study different cultures and societies of the world. These programs include the study of the history, politics, religion, languages, and culture of different areas. The aim of Ethnic Studies programs is to broaden the awareness and understanding of one or more ethnic groups and their contribution to American culture.
Global Studies is a multi‐and interdisciplinary program designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the processes of globalization and their impacts on societies, cultures, and environments around the world. The Global Studies program provides the student with a knowledge of critical issues that affect their lives and community, as well as the affairs of other cultures, societies, and nations.
Numerous student services are available at Santa Monica College to help students achieve their goals and add something extra to their college experience. These services and resources are designed to help students identify and move forward toward their personal, career, and educational objectives.
There are a number of ways to take action in support of racial justice, as well as materials to educate yourself on racial justice and how to be actively anti-racist. If you aren't a person of color, consider it imperative to educate yourself on how to be actively anti-racist. Here are a few materials that will help you gain more knowledge on racial justice issues.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
We are the home of grassroots activism for civil rights and social justice.
We have more than 2,200 units across the nation, powered by well over 2 million activists.
United Nations Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them.
