VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
This March, the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), including San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education colleges are hosting an array of events in honor of Women’s History Month. The month-long celebration will begin with a film screening on American tennis legends, Venus and Serena Williams at Miramar College and conclude with a dance showcase curating women’s achievements and advancement through music and art at Mesa College.
All events are free and open to the public. Among the highlights:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5
Noon to 2 p.m.
Documentary Screening of Venus and Serena
Film screening featuring American professional tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, preceding a panel discussion with Student Affairs, and refreshments.
Miramar College, I-101A/B, 10440 Black Mountain Rd., 92126
11:10 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
Meet Author and Activist Julissa Arce
Jessica Arce will speak on paving a way for justice, belonging, and embracing cultural differences in America.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
6 to 7:35 p.m.
The Good Foot Arts Collective present “No Xcuses”
The No Xcuses campaign ensures the dance floor stays a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. The Good Foot Arts Collective will discuss respect, boundaries, and violence prevention on the dance floor.
Mesa College, L-102, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
9:35 to 11 a.m.
The Gracia Molina de Pick Feminist Lecture Series featuring Elva Salinas
This series seeks to honor the founder of the San Diego Mesa College Chicana/o Studies Department, Gracia Molina de Pick, and recognizes her life-long commitment to education, feminism, and dedication to the mission of the community college.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Local Black Women Poets’ Tribute to Black Women Authors & Poets
Black women poets from the local community will read selections from their favorite Black women authors and poets as well as their own works. A discussion will take place following the readings.
Mesa College, Join Zoom Meeting Here
MONDAY, MARCH 17
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The Rebellion: What is Sustainability in Sewing?
Founder of Sew Loka, Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski, will lead a conversation about rebellion against fast fashion and fun creative ways to be more sustainable with your clothes. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn basic sewing skills and to create a button wallet.
Mesa College, LRC-229, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
11 a.m. to Noon
Crafting Feminism
Chicana Artist Katie Ruiz will deliver a guest lecture, exploring the modality of using craft as activism. Feminism has had a history of utilizing different modalities to convey its messages. Craft, sewing circles, mending, and crochet have been examples of how craft shaped feminism.
Mesa College, LRC-229, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
10 a.m. to Noon
Careering While Asian Womxn Panel
Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) womxn leaders will lead a panel on how they trailblazed in non-AAPI fields, sharing strategies that honor their cultural roots and how they thrive in predominantly Eurocentric industries.
Mesa College, G-101, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Book discussion and Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc performance
A guided discussion of Zora Neale Hurston’s seminal novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Attendees will share a favorite passage and enjoy short performances from the novel presented by members of the award-winning Black Storytellers of San Diego, Inc.
Mesa College, LRC-435 LOFT, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
7:30 p.m.
Celebrating Women’s Stories Through Dance
Mesa College Dance will capture the essence of women’s struggles, achievements and advancement through movement, music, fashion, and art.
Mesa College, L-116, 7250 Mesa College Dr., 92111
