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North Lake College Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, North Lake College has created a series of blog posts and videos to dispel stereotypes while celebrating cultural diversity in the Hispanic/Latin American community. We strongly encourage you to share these stories and to join in on the conversation. LET'S TALK ABOUT... FAMILY We asked North Lake College students and employees to share with us what family means to them, and how family dynamics/units in Hispanic and Latin American cultures are different (and the same) as in other cultures. Click the video to view their responses.    STEREOTYPES AND WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT BEING [...]

2019-10-01T14:48:20-05:00October 1st, 2019|Community College, Events, Features, Humans of NLC, People, Social Justice|
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Holiday Card Design Contest

President Dr. Christa Slejko is looking for the next design of the official North Lake College holiday card. Think you've got what it takes? Previous holiday card artwork is displayed on this page. Submissions can include photography, painting, illustration, or any other form of visual art. Artwork may not depict or refer to specific religious holidays. Appropriate subjects might include winter scenes, general illustrations, or campus photography. The contest is for cover art only. Text should NOT be used in your concept or cover design. Copyrighted images, copyright-protected brands or characters, and logos should NOT be used in your concept or [...]

2019-09-10T16:05:07-05:00September 5th, 2019|Arts, Faculty Spotlights, Features|
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Six Common Myths About Bisexuality

“They’re making it up.” “They just want attention.” “That doesn’t really exist.” In the LGBTQ community, bisexuals faces their own unique forms of prejudice. While some discriminate against gay and lesbian people because of their sexual orientations, others question whether bisexuality is even an orientation at all. It is real – but bisexuals have to dispel a number of common myths about their orientation. Here are some of those myths, along with the facts about being bi. Myth #1: Bisexuality doesn’t exist – they’re just making it up. Bisexuality has been documented by researchers across the globe. Different studies have [...]

2019-07-02T11:12:38-05:00June 19th, 2019|Features, Social Justice|
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North Lake College Celebrates Pride Month

In celebration of Pride Month, North Lake College has created and curated a series of videos and articles to educate, dispel myths, and highlight issues regarding the LGBTQ community. We strongly encourage you to view this information, share these stories, and join in on the conversation.  LET'S TALK ABOUT... Language is Important A useful starting point for understanding the LGBTQ community is understanding the language. Check out this list of terms to help you be in the know.           Photo: CNN.com It's Pride Month. Here's what you need to know. "If you've noticed more rainbow [...]

2019-08-13T13:39:32-05:00June 11th, 2019|Community College, Community College, Employees, Features, News, People, Social Justice|
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North Lake College Celebrates Pride Month: Learn the Language of the LGBTQ Community

There is a new openness that has more people talking about and sharing within the LGBTQ community. New words have developed to help people speak more precisely and respectfully about gender identity and sexuality. A useful starting point for understanding the community is understanding the language. Below is a list of core terms to be familiar with. For a more comprehensive full list visit The Safe Zone Project. TERMS ally – noun: a (typically straight and/or cisgender) person who supports and respects members of the LGBTQ community. People who take action in support of the LGBTQ community are considered active [...]

2019-07-02T16:39:10-05:00June 11th, 2019|Features|
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North Lake College Celebrates Black History Month: Exploring the Influence of Music in the African American Experience

Music is a huge part of African American culture -- and a critical way in which the African American community is shaping the broader culture of the United States and the world. We spoke to a group of campus employees from across generational divides to find out about the role music plays in their households, and how the evolution of R&B, gospel, and other genres has impacted the culture. We sat down with a group of African Americans to discuss the role of music in the African American community and how its influence and message have changed from generation to [...]

2019-02-27T16:34:47-06:00February 27th, 2019|Features, People|
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North Lake College Celebrates Black History Month: Exploring the Influence of Food in the African American Experience

When you think of food and African American culture, what comes to mind? What role does food play when African American families come together to feast and celebrate? How pervasive are stereotypes in outsiders' views of African American food? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more. Tanisha ShorterDirector, Dual CreditGeneration: X "My grandmother had a garden, so we always went out to the garden to get whatever. Squash, greens. My grandmother was very wise when it’s time to plant, when it’s time to pull. When I think of soul food, I think of more [...]

2019-03-05T10:04:03-06:00February 26th, 2019|Features, People|
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North Lake College Celebrates Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, North Lake College has created a series of blog posts and videos to dispel stereotypes while celebrating cultural diversity in the African American community. We strongly encourage you to share these stories and to join in on the conversation.   LET'S TALK ABOUT... NAMES Do some African American names reflect history and culture, or simply parents’ creativity? Who influences their selection? How do these names, and the stereotypes which persist about them, affect the lives of their bearers? We sat down with a group of African American women to discuss these questions and more. Read [...]

2019-03-05T10:04:35-06:00February 22nd, 2019|Arts, Community College, Employees, Features, News, People|
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What’s in a Name? Exploring the Rhyme and Reason Behind African American Names

“If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name.” -- Kendrick Lamar Ask almost any African American the age-old question what’s in a name, and you’re sure to hear a variety of interesting – and surprising – answers. Do some African American names reflect history and culture, or simply parents’ creativity? Who influences their selection? How do these names, and the stereotypes which persist about them, affect the lives of their bearers? We sat down with a group of African American women to discuss these questions and more. Being unique is important Just as with hair, [...]

2019-03-05T10:05:34-06:00February 14th, 2019|Community College, Employees, Features, People|
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