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Alliance for African Assistance is offering financial support for those who make $40,000 (40K) or less by paying two months (Jan/Feb) of your SDGE utility bill. Students should email [email protected] their first page of their bill for him to process. #financialsupport #calworks #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks

Today we are spotlighting Taj Dashaun on our new series of The Spotlight Series: Black History Month Edition. Taj Dashaun was a former football player until his career ended. He had no idea what he wanted to do after football and struggled with depression. After years of uncertainty, Dashaun started to focus on helping others. He now helps retired athletes adapt to life after sports. ... "It’s become my personal mission and passion to reach out and help others overcome the fear, frustration, and uncertainty associated with life post-athletics." -Taj Deshaun Information found at: https://www.tajdashaun.com/about For ways to take action and support black lives, you can use the following link: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ #blm #blackhistorymonth #calworks #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks

The next person we're highlighting on our Spotlight Series: Black History Month Edition is Madame CJ Walker and her hair products. Madame CJ Walker was the first African-American self-made millionaire. After the emancipation proclamation, she was the first in her family to be born free. She moved to St. Louis and married Charles J. Walker who would be the inspiration for the name of her hair care line. She made the hair care products because she had a scalp disorder that caus...ed her to lose a lot of her hair. She created her own treatment that would eventually change the black hair industry. The Walker System consisted of scalp preparation, lotions, and iron combs. Walker's homemade pomade was also highly favored. The reason her hair care products were different from others is because she focused on the health of the woman who would use the products.Her business exploded in success. Walker opened a school and factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1908. Then in 1910, she opened her headquarters in Indianapolis, leaving her daughter to run the Pittsburgh branch. Her hair care products are still available to use today. They are being sold exclusively through Sephora. Information found from: https://www.google.com//to/black-history/madame-c-j-walker Use this link to find out ways that you can take action: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Here is also a list of black businesses you can support as well: https://www.forbes.com//75-black-owned-businesses-to-sup/ #grossmontcollegecalworks #grossmontcollege #blackhistorymonth #supportblackbusinesses #blm #blackhistoryisamericanhistory

Today we are celebrating Dr. Shirley Weber on our Spotlight Series: Black History Month Edition. Dr. Shirley Weber was sworn in as California's first African-American Secretary of State on January 29, 2021. She has dedicated her life to defending civil rights and her new role will be protecting our democratic process. She wrote the California Act to Save Lives which gives higher standards on the use of deadly force by police. Her legislative agenda has also included bills on... education rights, civil rights, public safety, food insecurity, protections for persons with disabilities, and voting rights. Dr. Shirley Weber has also served as the President of the San Diego Board of Education and as a professor in the Africana Studies Department at SDSU. Information found at: https://www.gov.ca.gov//governor-newsom-swears-in-dr-shir/ Here is a link that gives different options on how to support black lives:https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ #blackhistorymonth #blm #calworks #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks

A lot of us are feeling some uncertainty right now. Here are some tips to help with that. #mentalhealth #grossmontcollege #calworks #grossmontcollegecalworks

Take care of yourselves during these uncertain times. #grossmontcollegecalworks #grossmontcollege #uncertaintimes #selfcare

Attention CalWORKs Students!!!! This is a scholarship for you! For more information, check the link on our website or connect with one of your amazing counselors! #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #calworksassociation #calworksscholarship #calworksstudentvoices #calworks

Please take care of yourself today and as the results come in. #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #mentalhealth #selfcare #electionstress

Posted by @gc_campuslife Processing the election outcome can be stressful, you don't have to do it alone. Zoom in with Student Affairs as we unpack the results of the elections. #studentaffairs #highereducation #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks

Posted by @rescueorg. A powerful message for all voters out there! As a Black man in America, I see that there is a lot of racism and injustice going on. That's one issue that's very personal to me. There’s also immigration and education, so many issues that I can’t list all of them. Fredrick Shema is a refugee from Uganda living in Boise, Idaho, and working as a Youth Success Specialist for the IRC, where he supports newly arrived refugee youth. This year, he is voting fo...r the first time in the 2020 U.S. Elections. Swipe to see him returning his ballot! I believe it is really crucial for me to vote because my vote will determine the next administration and will determine what policies we will see and what policies will be in my favor. His message to other U.S. citizens? If you want change, you must exercise your right as a citizen. Whether it’s in person or by mail, please vote because your vote counts and your vote will change the world. To read more stories of new American voters and former refugees like Fredrick, visit the link in our bio. #RefugeesWelcome #StandWithRefugees #Elections2020 #grossmontcollegecalworks #vote #calworks #yourvotematters

Thanks @health_wellness_grossmont! The 2020 presidential election is only a few days away. Make sure you take care of yourself. To schedule a free and confidential appointment with a Grossmont College mental health counselor visit grossmont.edu/health. ... To get screened, visit mhascreening.org. #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #mentalhealth #electionstress

CalWORKs asked Nadine, what her favorite quote was, now we want to know what your favorite quote is! Answer in the comments! #grossmontcollegecalworks #grossmontcollege #calworksspillsthetea #spillthetea #abrahamlincoln #abrahamhicksquotes

Come have some Halloween fun with the CalWORKs Club and @gc.interclubcouncil at their Halloween event! Jocelynn will provide a makeup tutorial for your Halloween costume! #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #calworks #halloweenevent #makeuptutorial #grossmontinterclubcouncil

Come check out one of our amazing student workers Halloween makeup tutorial tomorrow from 3-4 PM at the @gc.interclubcouncil Halloween event! #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #calworks #halloweenevent #grossmontinterclubcouncil

Posted @withregram @drnortontherapy It’s okay to press pause!! Try asking yourself questions so you can use the information to fuel change - Pause: What do I really need right now?... Pause: Why am I feeling this way? Pause: What small adjustment could I make to feel more aligned with what matters most to me? Pause: How am I spending and investing in my own energy? #slowdown #presspause #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #grossmontcollegecalworks

Grossmont College will be open as a polling site starting this Saturday! Open 8 AM - 5 PM. Go vote! #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks #calworks #vote #voting

All black lives always matter, including those not living in the United States. #blacklivesmatter #endsars #calworks #grossmontcollege #grossmontcollegecalworks