Center for Equity & Social Justice

Delaware County Community College’s Center for Equity and Social Justice (CESJ) aims to help break down systems of racism and social injustice in our community. We do this by offering continuous opportunities, including our Dialogues for Diversity speaker series, for meaningful discussions that raise awareness, encourage education and understanding, and drive transformative change.

Mission: To serve as the central unit for all at the college to pursue resources, grow understanding and advance excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion.

Dialogues for Opportunity Programming

Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., J. Lewis Crozer Library, 620 Engle St., Chester, Pa.

Speaker: Tara Jones is author and founder of Chester Cultural Arts & Technology Center. She will discuss her book Sistahs Coping: If My Daddy Was Here, which offers a heartfelt exploration of healing, resilience and the journey toward self-discovery. The event features a panel discussion with three local leaders, followed by an audience Q&A and a limited book signing.

After the program, join us for a community celebration with activities for all ages. There will be a dance performance showcase, community partners and vendors offering resources and engagement opportunities, and a variety of food trucks providing refreshments.

Thursday, November 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Lower STEM Lobby, DCCC, 901 S. Media Line Road, Media, Pa.

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6-7 p.m. Chester County Library & District Center, Struble Room
450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341

Join us for another Dialogues for Opportunity event, Your Story Starts Here, featuring author and high school English teacher Jim Zervanos.

Mr. Zervanos will discuss his book, Your Story Starts Here: A Year on the Brink with Generation Z, sharing his insights as a teacher and father about the experiences of today’s youth and the challenges they face growing up in a complex world.

This event will have two presentations. Each presentation will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session and limited book signing.