DELAWARE and CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue around social justice, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is presenting a dynamic series of events this fall. Through “Dialogues for Diversity” and the College-Wide Reading Program, the college aims to engage the community in meaningful discussions on leadership, social class, and inequality. The events, open to the public at no cost, promise a diverse lineup of speakers and topics designed to spark awareness and encourage thoughtful discourse.
The series kicks off with “Community Colleges: A Pathway to the American Dream,” a panel discussion scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pennocks Bridge Center in West Grove (280 Pennocks Bridge Rd., West Grove, PA 19390). This event, also available via livestream, will explore educational barriers and opportunities within the Latinx community, featuring insights from DCCC alum Evelyn Lara, Victoria Hernandez of Esperanza Academy Charter High School, and community leader Jorge Duchini.
On Wednesday, October 2, from 10:10 to 11:05 a.m., Erick Woods, Director of Student-Athlete Development at St. Joseph’s University, will present “Raise Your Bar: Sports/Life/Beyond” at the Marple Campus Academic Building, Large Auditorium (901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063). Woods will draw on his experience as a former coach and student-athlete to motivate attendees in striving toward personal goals.
Entrepreneur Patrice Banks, founder and CEO of Girls Auto Clinic, will address her journey on Tuesday, October 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marple Campus Academic Building. Banks, a trailblazer in the automotive field, will discuss empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries. Her talk will be followed by a Q&A session.
The series continues on Thursday, October 17, with award-winning novelist Jennifer Pashley, who will speak at 10 a.m. in the Marple Campus Small Auditorium. Known for her suspenseful storytelling, Pashley will discuss her latest work, “The Watcher,” providing insights into her writing process.
Exploring historical narratives, DCCC professors Kevin Cahill, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Lamonica, Ph.D., will be joined by representatives from the Circle Legacy Center on Wednesday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Their presentation, “William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom,” will take place at the Marple Campus and delve into the complexities of Pennsylvania’s early history.
On Thursday, November 14, at 11 a.m., Stephanie Land, author of the memoirs “Maid” and “Class,” will engage audiences via Zoom. Her powerful narratives on overcoming adversity have resonated widely, as evidenced by the adaptation of “Maid” into a Netflix series.
The series culminates with the documentary screening of “Pardon Me” on Tuesday, December 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marple Campus. This film examines the role of pardons in the criminal justice system, featuring a discussion led by director Shuja Moore.
Each event in this compelling series is supported by DCCC’s Center for Equity and Social Justice, emphasizing the college’s dedication to creating a platform for learning and dialogue on critical social issues.
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