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Social Justice

Resources for education and action

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background or his religion. People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

Nelson Mandela

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Crisis Hotline

  • Canada has added a US toll-free number so people can get help anytime at no cost.
  • 1-877-330-6366

College Diversity Statement

Westmoreland County Community College has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. We believe it is important to cultivate a college environment that is inclusive and respectful and which encourages creativity and appreciation of difference. In that spirit, the college will embrace people representing all facets of human experience in order to develop, foster and promote a well-educated and enlightened community.

Policy approved by the Board of Trustees – June 26, 2008

 

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” 
- Maya Angelou

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Have ideas or suggestions? We encourage recommendations for additional resources not currently listed in this guide. Members of the college community are encouraged to email suggestions to library@westmoreland.edu

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