Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The JEDI Committee hosted Saladin Allah from the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center via Zoom. Saladin discussed what it means to be culturally competent and why it’s important; the way it influences the way we perceive the world; and how we can practice cultural competence in today’s society.

A delicious sushi boat from Sun Restaurant at NCCC’s International Food Festival.

Students celebrate Arab American Heritage month with Student Life in April 2021.

Students celebrate Arab American Heritage month with Student Life in April 2021.

During February 2021, students created their own posters to recognize Black History Month.

During February 2021, students created their own posters to recognize Black History Month.

Every March, Student Life hosts the International Food Festival and welcomes local restaurants to showcase their food and culture for faculty, staff, and students at the Sanborn campus.

CNN political commentator and New York Times best-selling author, Keith Boykin visited NCCC to give a keynote address to students, faculty, and staff about the importance of inclusivity in higher education and the workplace in September 2019.

CNN political commentator and New York Times best-selling author, Keith Boykin, was a guest presenter in Michele Hamilton’s class. He led an intimate workshop about active listening in September 2019.

Each October, the Pride Alliance Club hosts a, “National Coming Out Day” event where students and employees can sign the ally pledge and purchase “National Coming Out Day” shirts.

The Finding Refuge in Buffalo exhibit took place at NCCC’s Dolce Valvo Art Center in February 2020. This show celebrated Buffalo’s history as an immigration and refugee hub. The exhibition showcased photo and essay collections by the UB’s Director of Journalism, Jody K. Biehl, and photographer, Brendan Bannon.

Native American Heritage Day prepares Orange ribbons to recognize "Orange Shirt Day," a remembrance of children throughout modern day US and Canada who were victims of Native American boarding schools.

The NCCC Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) hosted a grand opening of their new location in the Notar Administrative Building.

NCCC was home to the Girl Power youth volleyball tournament for over one hundred girls from WNY to develop youth sports and leadership.

NCCC was home to the Girl Power youth volleyball tournament for over one hundred girls from WNY to develop youth sports and leadership.

NCCC Music student, Collin Lacki, was appointed to the SUNY Student Voices Action Committee as an advocate for students with disabilities. He was one of 27 students state-wide to participate in the committee and use his platform to ensure the topic of accessibility remains a priority in New York.

The NCCC Wellness Center often reaches out to students to talk about mental health. They encourage students to end the stigma of mental health conditions and offer counseling services on campus.

Students participated in the annual “Clothesline Project,” raising awareness and support for survivors of abuse and violence.

Chief Diversity and Equity Officer John Strong along with Professor Ian Stapely and PR Assistant, Denyel Beiter, enjoy a JEDI walk and discussion in the sunshine.