Welcome to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion guide. Here you will find library resources on the various aspects of social justice and marginalized groups. Links to books, articles, websites and JCCC resources are included.

JCCC strives to be one of the most inclusive and welcoming environments for our students, faculty, and staff. For more detailed information, please visit: Inclusion and Engagement Calendar.

 Reference librarians are available to answer your questions and assist in finding information sources.  

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community.

Visit this Disability Pride Month site for more information on events and activities at JCCC and the Kansas City region.

Juneteenth is when we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved individuals in the United States on June 19th. It has recently been voted by Congress for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday.

Celebrate at the JuneteenthKC Cultural Heritage Festival

June is Pride Month, when we celebrate the accomplishments and impact lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals have had across the world. 

Download a pdf of this calendar: Pride Month Events 

Remember that, while we have curated this list to things that happen in June, many of these events and organizations are active throughout the year.

The Multicultural Programming Advisory Council has worked to put together resources for Anti-Racism self education and social justice work.