A series of events, talks, and discussions around the topic of equitable housing.
Presented by Modesto Junior College Civic Engagement Project, MJC Behavioral and Social Sciences' Democracy in the Public Space, the MJC Library & Learning Center, and the UMOJA Community at MJC.
Thursday, September 28
Owned: A Film on Housing inequalities
Film/Panel | 7:00 pm | Forum 110 | MJC EAST Campus
Panelists
- Sharon & Dave Froba , Modesto Peace/Life Center
- Dr. José R. Díaz-Grrayúa, Associate Professor of Geography / CSU Stanislaus
Monday, October 9
Our Housing Crises: Local Leaders Weigh In
Panel | 1:00 pm | Forum 110 | MJC EAST Campus
Panelists
- Kristin Doud, Deputy Director, Stanislaus County Planning Dept.
- Joe Duran, Executive Director and CFO, Stanislaus Equity Partners
- Carol Ornelas, CEO, Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc.
- Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Modesto
Monday, October 16
Local Housing & Environmental Justice
Lecture | 1:00 pm | Forum 110 | MJC EAST Campus
Lecturer
Bianca Lopez, Project Director, Valley Improvement Projects
Monday, October 23
Housing Segregation: A Local History
Presentation | 1:00 pm | Forum 110 | MJC EAST Campus
Presenters - Local History Project Interns, Modesto Junior College
- Kiarra Dixon, Kalvin Douglas, Alex Hamiel, Samantha Ho, Brianna Leigh, Robin Siefkin, Jaime Venegas
Monday, October 30
The Color of Law: Real-World Stories of Real Estate Discrimination
Panel | 1:00 pm | Forum 110 | MJC EAST Campus
Panelists
- Lionel Akpovi, Broker, Redwood Real Estate Group
- Chandra Howard, Professor of English & UMOJA Elder, Modesto Junior College
- Marvin Jackson, Professor of History & UMOJA Elder, Modesto Junior College
- Dejeuné M. Shelton, Director of Career Services & UMOJA Elder, Modesto Junior College
Saturday, November 8 and Wednesdays, November 4 & 15
Just Action: Book Discussions
- 11/4 @11:00 am | Salida Public Library | 4835 Sisk Rd., Salida
- 11/8 @ 6:00 pm | Turlock Public Library | 550 n. Minaret Ave., Turlock
- 11/15 @ Noon | Learning & Library Center | MJC East Campus
Thursday, November 16
Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law
An Evening with Leah Rothstein
Lecture/Presentation | 7:00 pm | Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center | MJC West Campus