Community Action Network
CAN is group of fabulous people who are partners in education and community organizing around aspect
Community Action Network is an open discussion and education forum to challenge diversity issues on campus including, but not limited to class, sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, age, and ability. The main focus of this committee is to utilize the student body to create educational programs, educate the campus on diversity issues, and serve as an advocacy group to respond t
02/25/2018
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Read below to learn about to the Slavery in Libya.
Libya Slave Trade: What You Don't Know, But Should An estimated 400,000 to 1 million migrants may now be trapped in Libya.
Show up at the Chapel lawn at 4 PM and watch the video to learn why!
11/26/2017
Wellesley, we need to read this. To those of us who are wealthy, well-off, and comfortable, we need to do better in looking out for our siblings.
Exposure Therapy: Being Low-Income at Wellesley The American ideology of self-sufficiency and inherent, unbounded individual potential, reinforced in many ways by Wellesley, has deeply poisoned how I perceive myself. Being poor at Wellesley has always felt like a personal failure. Why can’t I just work more hours at my jobs? Why can’t I get a job
11/23/2017
Worried about difficult conversations with your family? Here’s a resource that could be of help!
Thanksgiving SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accoun
11/21/2017
As Transgender Day of Remembrance comes to a close think on those we have lost to violence and hatred.
Here are two resources that give 1) some information about the individuals who have been killed this year and 2) some ideas of ~actions~ you can take to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance:
https://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-calls-increased-and-accurate-media-coverage-transgender-murders
https://www.bustle.com/p/7-ways-to-observe-transgender-day-of-remembrance-that-are-intentional-inclusive-intersectional-5506780
7 Intersectional Ways To Observe Transgender Day Of Remembrance Nov. 20 is the 19th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, on which we as a community pause to remember trans folks whose lives were taken by anti-transgender violence and prejudice. Nov. 20 is also home to the Transgender Day of Resilience, an art-b…
11/20/2017
Gender terminology can be confusing for those who haven't learnt about them before college -- check out this incredible resource and share with your friends that might appreciate help with the terms!
thank you Ni'Shele Jackson for helping us find this resource.
All The Gender Identity Terms You Need To Know — Defined Transgender and gender-non conforming people tell us what words like 'gender q***r,' 'non-binary,' and 'skoliosexual' mean to them.
powerful words showing how white supremacy is a transnational issue.
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11/07/2017
Sexual Harassment is in all industries-- In this article victims gain the strength to share publicly share their stories.
Women’s Whisper Network Raises Its Voice A behind-the-scenes support system in the workplace is gaining momentum in a digital age that allows women to share their experiences publicly.
10/17/2017
Our hearts go out to the families of those that were killed in Mogadishu, Somalia. To all our Somali siblings on campus, our thoughts are with you.
We hope that our community will continue to challenge prevalent double standards and recognize the importance of acting against them.
Double standards: 'Why aren't we all with Somalia?' More than 300 people died in Somalia but some are asking why there was less news coverage and sympathy on social media.
Join Cabinet at the town hall today at 6:30, Tishman, for a discussion on social life on campus!
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