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Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

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“A Natural Woman” causes unjustified backlash from LGBTQ+ community

Samuel Carey, Community Editor
January 31, 2023
Aretha Franklin's hit record "A Natural Woman" seems to stir up issues in the Trans Community will they let up?
Cherise Charleswell, development manager of Journey Out, educated about twenty participants on how sex trafficking involves vulnerability. Charleswell said it's important to notice red flags such as signs of discomfort within the victim.

The fight against sex trafficking includes vulnerability

Fatima Durrani, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2022
Journey Out, a nonprofit organization for victims of sexual exploitation & trafficking, was invited by Cerritos College to educate viewers of how victims of sexual trafficking continue to have their lives destroyed. On Jan. 26, advocate Cherise Charleswell spoke to participants about the vulnerability victims experience and how to help.
“We understand inclusivity in its largest part. In reference to Abraham in Sara’s tent, our tent is really open in many many ways,” Rabbi Eger said. The webinar was held in the afternoon on Tuesday April 6, 2021.

Faith leaders and Cerritos College chief of police discuss faith and the LGBTQ+ community

Daniel Suarez Jr., Managing Editor
April 13, 2021
Faith leaders preach acceptance and belonging to counter the same community that frequently targets LGBTQ+ people.

Safe Zone promotes diversity in students

Julien Galvan, Staff Writer
November 4, 2014

As time goes on, people grow in multiple ways, one of which has been in the course of diversity. Here at Cerritos College, the ASCC is pushing for safety and comfort for those in that field of diversity,...

Oct. 31 | News Roundup

Maria Lopez, Online Editor
October 31, 2014

Sebastian Echeverry gives us the lowdown on the news for the week of Oct. 31. Senate discussed Safe Zone and LGBT plans, Zombie Fest invaded Cerritos College for a good cause and students were treated...

Fall Awards Banquet to be re-evaluated, Safe Zone budget passed

Fall Awards Banquet to be re-evaluated, Safe Zone budget passed

Julien Galvan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2014

Note: A previous report that Cabinet approved the Fall Awards Banquet was misinterpreted, stating that the Fall Awards Banquet was approved for the semester.  Apologies all around for the error.  Normal...

Oct. 19 | News Roundup

Richard Recinos and Daniel Green
October 26, 2014

Richard Recinos gives us the lowdown on the news for the week of Oct. 19. Senate discussed LGBT plans, the Job Fair provided employment opportunities and a make-up session was held at Knott's Berry Farm.

Joe Nino discusses C4 initiatives at the Senate meeting.

Safe Zone training, college completion and Fall Banquet discussed at meeting

Jennifer Medina, Associate News Editor
October 22, 2014

Senator Aldemar Sanchez described the LGBT Safe Zone training that will be held here on campus next year during the Wednesday, Oct. 22, ASCC Senate meeting. Safe zone training for the Lesbian, Gay,...

Diamond  Bracamontes, Queer Straight Alliance (QSA), and Eric Banuelos, Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine (CCM), have been awarded the second Drag King and Drag Queen titles for the Fall 2014 Cerritos College on the May 1 event in the Student Center. Photo credit: Joe Zermeno

Drag show participants strut on the catwalk

Gustavo Lopez and Carlos Holguin
May 5, 2014
The drag show took place on Thursday, May 1 at the Student Center.

Possible first gay NFL player

Akeem Ivory, Associate Sports Editor
February 17, 2014
It hard to be first in anything, but imagine being the first openly gay athlete in the NFL.
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