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Who are the students of color?
o Students of color are individuals who identify as Black, African
American, Latina/o/x/Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native
American, bi/multiracial and other non-white racial groups.
Impact of Discrimination on Mental Health
o Racial Discrimination: acts that suggest group or individual inferiority
based on physical characteristics. I.e. being called a racial slur, people
assuming you do not speak English, people assuming you are not
smart because of the color of your skin, etc.
o 98% of Asian American, Black American and Latinx individuals who
reported experiencing at least one racist event in their lifetime.
o 2:3 is the ratio of Asian American, Black and Latinx individuals who
reported experiencing at least one racist event in the past year.
o Individuals who experience racial discrimination are at increased risk
of: depression, distress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and low self-
esteem.
On Campus Support
Student Dialogue Groups:
o Gen One: Navigation for the first generation college student. GenOne is
a peer-led support group for students who re the first in their families to
enroll and attend college (however you want to define it). Students often
discuss issues of college-going experiences, how to find support at
Stonehill, and how to succeed in college when your parents/guardians
have not attended college. For more information please refer to the
Office of Intercultural Affairs located in Duffy 149.
o InterAct. InterAct is a peer-leg group for students who were born
outside of the U.S. or have spent a significant part of their
developmental years outside of the U.S. culture. Students discuss issues
of adjusting to life in the U.S., receive support in navigating culture and
social norms at Stonehill, and share their unique perspectives. For more
information please refer to the Office of Intercultural Affairs located in
Duffy 149.
o Men of Service, Academia, Integrity and Character (MOSAIC). MOSAIC
is a peer-led discussion group for men who self-identity as coming from
African, Latino, Asian, Native American multiracial backgrounds.
Students discuss issues of gender, experiences at Stonehill, relationships,
brotherhood, solidarity and activism in their bi-weekly meetings. For
more information please refer to the Office of Intercultural Affairs
located in Duffy 149.
o Radiant, Inspirational, Sisters Empowered (RISE). RISE is a peer-led
discussion group for women who self-identify as coming from African,
Latino, Asian, Native American, multicultural backgrounds. Students
discuss issues of gender, experiences at Stonehill, relationships,
sisterhood, solidarity, and activism in their bi-weekly meetings. For
more information please refer to the Office of Intercultural Affairs
located in Duffy 149.
Student Clubs:
o Afro-Caribbean Club: Afro-Caribbean Club members strive to educate
Stonehill College campus about different identities within the African
diaspora.
o Mundos Apartes, Tierras Unidas (MATU): MATU is an all-inclusive
club held at Stonehill College, which educates and celebrates Latinx
and Hispanic cultures.
o Asian American Society (AAS): AAS is an SGA club that works closely
with the Office of Intercultural Affairs to create a greater
understanding and recognition of the Asian community at the college.
AAS intends to promote awareness and respect of other cultures and
ethnicities. All are welcome to attend out biweekly meetings to
discuss issues pertaining to racial stereotypes, explore cultural
activities such as origami, and sponsor events during Asian Heritage
month in April.
o The Spanish Club: Spanish Club is a small, informal group for students
of all levels to practice their Spanish in a casual environment. The club
meets weekly and simply provides a space to hear and speak Spanish.
The club watches TV, holds move nights, and simply aims to facilitate
conversation. All are welcome to come with new ideas and activities.
o SGA Diversity Committee: The SGA Diversity Committee is responsible
for providing quality, safe, and culturally diverse programming to the
Stonehill community. For more information please visit:
www.stonehillblogs.org/sga/diversity/
Race-Based Programming:
o Latinx History Month (September – October)
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from
September 15th to October 15th by celebrating the histories,
cultures, and contributions of individuals whose ancestors
came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South
America. The observation started in 1986 as Hispanic Heritage
Week and then was expanded in 1988 to cover a 30-day
period. For more information please visit:
https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov
o Native American Heritage Month (November)
Each year, the month of November is observed to help gain
recognition for the significant contributions the first
Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United
States. For more information please visit:
https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
o Martin Luther King Day (January)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an American federal holiday
marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on
the third Monday of January each year. King is known for his
nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. A campaign
for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his
assassination in 1968. For more information please visit:
o Black History Month (February)
Black History Month is a month dedicated to raise awareness
of African American’s contribution to American civilization.
Originally started as Negro History Week in 1925 that
encompassed the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglass. By 1950, Negro History Week had become
a central part of African American life. Celebration expanded to
a month in 1976. For more information please visit:
https://africanamericanhistorymonth.gov
o Asian-Pacific Islander-Desi American Heritage Month (May, observed
in April)
A celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United
States. The month of May was chosen to honor the immigration
of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7th 1843, and
to mark the anniversary of the completion of the
transcontinental railroad on May 10th, 1869. The majority of
the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. In
1992, May was officially designated as Asian-Pacific American
Heritage Month. For more information please visit:
https://asianpacificheritage.gov
Full Circle Scholarship Program – The Full Circle Scholarship Program is awarded to
students attending non-tribal colleges. It is administered by the American Indian
College Fund and is based upon merit or demonstrated financial need. For more
information please visit: https://collegefund.org/student-
resources/scholarships/scholarship-programs/
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship – The Asian and Pacific Islander
American Scholarship is awarded to college students who are enrolled in a U.S.
accredited college of university as a degree-seeking undergraduate. There are
multiple scholarship opportunities. For more information please visit:
www.apisasf.org/scholarships.html
Asian Pacific Fund – The Asian Pacific Fund works on strengthening the Asian and
Pacific Islander community in the Bay Area. The Asian Pacific Fund oversees 10-
scholarship program to financially assist undergraduate and graduate students
achieve their educational goals. For more information please visit:
www.asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#hsiao
Hispanic College Fund – The Hispanic College Fund is designed to assist students of
Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. For more information please visit:
https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Café Bustelo: El Café del Futuro Scholarship – The Hispanic Association of Colleges
and Universities is partnering with Café Bustelo to award ten eligible college
students $5,000 scholarships. To enter, students should complete the online
application located on the HACU website and write an essay in English or Spanish, in
800 words or less, responding to a specific topic. For more information on the
scholarship and topic to write please visit:
https://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=1878&utm_source=MultiVu
&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=Scholarship&utm_content=Scholarshi
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United Negro College Fund Scholarships – The United Negro College Fund provides
a number of different scholarships to undergraduate students. Each scholarship
program has it own eligibility criteria, deadlines, and required documentation. For
more information please visit: https://scholarships.uncf.org