CCD Life

October 5, 2022

From Hispanic Heritage Week to Hispanic Heritage Month

We know of Hispanic Heritage Month, but what do we know about its origins?

It all began on June 11, 1968, when California Congressman George E. Brown introduced...

October 4, 2022

Faith Florez, the Mind Behind Calor the App.

We hear about historical Latinx figures in society, but what about the young Latinx people doing incredible work in the world of activism?

Faith Florez is a third-generation Mexican-American and descendant of farmworkers. After...

September 29, 2022

'Race Against Isms' 5k 2022

Running away from social justice issues isn’t something we should do as a society. Race Against Isms is running towards building awareness about ableism, racism, sexism, classism, and more that affect people on a global scale. This is a race we...

March 1, 2022

Black History Month 2022

Today marks the last day of Black History Month for 2022. Black History Month was established in 1976 to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout American history. This past month CCD did just that. Throughout the...