Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT)

In the summer of 2021, the Alamo Colleges District received a grant from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) as part of a national movement to achieve transformational and sustainable change by addressing the historic and contemporary effects of racism.

Funded by the Trellis Foundation, the goal to dismantle systems of belief that perpetuate racism and fragment communities.

By building cross-racial solidarity through the racial healing circle practice, TRHT intends to dispel myths and stereotypes and transform systems of power that create an unequal society.

We offer employees and students participation in Racial Healing Circles to hold space for each other, speak about the consequences of racism in their lives, and to dismantle the misconception of racial hierarchies in their lives.

For more information about the racial healing circles, or to bring them to your organization, please contact ecastillo34@alamo.edu.

National Day of Racial Healing

On January 18^th, 2022 the Alamo Colleges District hosted a National Day of Racial Healing with racial equity consultant Mee Moua and performances by Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson and The Foreign Arm.

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San Antonio peaceCENTER

Since 1994, the San Antonio peaceCENTER has been a visionary peace and compassion leader both locally and globally.

Under the founding leadership of Rosalyn Falcón Collier, Susan Ives, and Ann E. Helmke, the peaceCENTER has grown into a renowned organization that offers a wealth of programs and initiatives for the greater San Antonio area. In August 2022, the peaceCENTER officially joined the Alamo Colleges District and Northwest Vista College where it will revamp its vision and mission while still remaining committed to its origins.

With support from both NVC and ACD, the peaceCENTER will partner with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and community organizations on various efforts to promote peace and justice for the Alamo and San Antonio communities.

In Solidarity Speaker Series

Throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, the Office of DEI developed a cross-college speaker series highlighting voices within the Alamo Colleges District. Showcasing different voices and perspectives, the “In Solidarity” series offers a people-first discussion about matters that impact our communities.

First Peoples Project

In partnership with the American Indians of Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions (AITSCM), the Alamo Colleges District launched the First Peoples Project. AITSCM conducted historical oral and academic research to craft 6 land acknowledges distinct for our 5 Colleges and District Support Office. In addition to the acknowledgements, we organized a research summary and bibliography that explores indigenous life prior to colonization. For more information about the next phase of this project contact ecastillo34@alamo.edu.

Corrymeela, Nurturing Hope Convening in Northern Ireland

Nestled in Northern Ireland, Corrymeela is a movement of people rallied around one inspirational idea: “Together is better.” Hosted annually, the Nurturing Hope convening is organized by a cooperative of members from across the world who bring peace and justice practitioners together in a learning journey of discussions and inquiry about ways to create a more just world. Members of the Alamo College District attend on a regular basis to create global camaraderie and solidarity while enhancing our peace and justice work for the Alamo community.