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Dr. Kyla Walters
Dr. Walters Publishes on Community Diary Project

On behalf of the Center for Community Engagement, we would like to congratulate Assistant Professor of Sociology, Dr.

Community Conversations on Race Zoom meeting - Art as agent for change
Art as an Agent for Change

“At the end of the day, art is the expression of love,” said panelist Maria De Los Angeles during the Community Conversations on Race.

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Indigeneity In a Contemporary Society

“When I hear the word Indigenous I feel empowered,” said student panelist Gianna Bijan during the Native American Progressive Student Club Panel. 

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We Changed Our Mission Statement

The CCE’s Strategic Action Committee voted unanimously to change our mission statement, but not our mission. The change might be seen as minor wordsmithing, but it’s meant to be more inclusive and we know that language matters.

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The Day After: Post-Election Debrief

“It shouldn't take an act of heroism to vote in the U.S. in 2020,” said Dr. Cynthia Boaz while discussing her takeaways from the 2020 presidential election. 

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Just Coffee Is Back

Just Coffee has returned! This was my second time attending Just Coffee after starting my fellowship with the Center for Community Engagement back in August. Typically Zoom has been a place for class and work meetings, but with Just Coffee, it’s a place to talk and form connections.

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Justice for the Planet and the People

“There are so many issues, and if we unite and fight together, I think that would be so beautiful,” said panelist Leah Thomas during the Climate Justice = Social Justice event.

It Matters! Slide - Proposition 16
SSU Students Tackle Ballot Measures

Sonoma State Political Science students took on the daunting task of breaking down the current California Ballot Measures in preparation for the upcoming election. Understanding propositions can be overwhelming to voters of all ages, Professor Dr.

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Knowledge Is Our Tool: Zapatistas and Indigenous Organizing

“Change is very slow, but the decisions we choose to make contribute to the larger balancing of the world,” said assistant professor Silvia Soto during her presentation on Indigenous organizing desde abajo.

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Race: Conversations Are Key

“We’re not going to get anywhere in this movement if you don’t get uncomfortable,” said panelist Amber Lucas during the