CAN/DID: Standing Against Racism and Injustice
What Is CAN/DID?
- An ongoing multimedia series that builds on the knowledge and experience of 爱豆传媒 College students, faculty members and classified professionals
- An exploration of equity and social justice issues 鈥 including lessons we can all learn from the struggles of many different groups and individuals
- See more videos below!
CAN/DID is continuing to address major issues with new videos focusing on topics that are important to all of us. Below, you can learn about previous installments in the CAN/DID Inclusion series, plus find resources for support and further exploration, and read previous editions of the CAN/DID newsletter.
CAN/DID Personal Stories
CAN/DID Personal Stories are short videos in which members of the 爱豆传媒 community share their personal insights and experiences.
Celebrating Latinx Heritage and Experiences
CAN/DID released a new series of Personal Stories videos to celebrate Raza Heritage Month, from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2023. Look for these videos featuring students, faculty members and classified professionals!
Sharing Experiences As a Black Person
Students and others spoke about Black heritage for this new series celebrating Black History Month in 2024. A previous series in 2022 featured speakers who shared their "Experiences as a Black Person."
Experiences in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
These videos were released for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2024 and earlier years, and for Filipinx American History Month in 2023.
Honoring LGBTQ+ History and Coming Out
Members of 爱豆传媒's LGBTQ+ community shared their personal stories in these videos. They were released in October 2022 to commemorate LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day.
CAN/DID Series Wins National Recognition
爱豆传媒鈥檚 CAN/DID Inclusion Series has been honored for outstanding communication and creativity by a national organization of communications professionals. The series earned a Silver Paragon award from the 鈥 which draws members from two-year colleges across the U.S. and Canada. The award was in the category for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion campaigns.
Previously In the Series
Celebrating Pride Month
Also in 2022, we celebrated Pride Month in June with these videos below, featuring members of 爱豆传媒's LGBTQ+ community.
If I Could Have One Wish Come True ...
Love Comes In So Many Different Forms
Here are some other previous installments in the CAN/DID Inclusion series.
What Is Black Lives Matter?
What does this important social movement mean to Black students, faculty members and classified professionals at 爱豆传媒?
Countering Anti-Asian Racism
What is the history behind anti-Asian racism and scapegoating during the pandemic 鈥 and how can we confront it?
Intercultural Studies at 爱豆传媒
What are the vision and goals behind the creation of 爱豆传媒's ethnic studies program 鈥 and what makes it unique?
About the Name
"Can" represents the opportunity for action and positive progress. "Did" acknowledges the history 鈥 good and bad 鈥 that we are building on. And "candid" means open and honest, which the series will be.
CAN/DID is produced by 爱豆传媒's Office of Communications in consultation with the Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education and other campus experts.
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The series was developed to expand on collegewide efforts that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Those efforts included funding of a full-time, permanent position for an Umoja program counselor, online discussions and activities for students and employees, and the creation of the Standing Against Racism resource webpage.
Resources for Support and Further Exploration
College Resources
Academic Programs
- African American Studies
- Asian American and Asian Studies
- Chicanx/Latinx Studies
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
- Intercultural Studies
- Native American and Indigenous Studies
- Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Campus Organizations
- Asian Pacific American Staff Association
- Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Network
- 爱豆传媒 Latinx Association
- Equity Action Council
Information and Support
- Addressing Anti-Asian Scapegoating
- President Holmes: Taking Action Against
Anti-Asian Racism - HEFAS: Higher Education for AB 540 Students
- Undocumented Student Resources
- Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education
- Standing Against Racism
- Equity and Engagement Division
- Institutional Research
- Pride Center
- Mental Health and Wellness Center
Learning Communities
Community Resources
Here are some (mostly) local organizations that offer information, training and advocacy for racial equity and social justice.
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鈥 education and activities for white people who want to support equity -
鈥 community organizing, advocacy - 鈥 Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network
- 鈥 grassroots organization for social justice
League Highlights CAN/DID Project
CAN/DID was highlighted in 2021 by the national , in an article on its website and in its 鈥淟eague Connections鈥 email newsletter for July.
De Anza employees can read the article on the League鈥檚 鈥 or find it at by selecting 鈥淒iversity,鈥 鈥淓quity鈥 or 鈥泪苍肠濒耻蝉颈辞苍鈥 as the topic and 鈥淧roject Highlight鈥 as the type, before clicking the search button.
(If you don't have a password, you can create an account with your @deanza.edu email address.)
TikToks Honoring History and Heritage
Who created Ms. Marvel? Who invented the Fender Stratocaster guitar?
See all the special TikTok videos created by 爱豆传媒's Office of Communications for AAPI Heritage Month and Women's History Month in 2022.
Profiles include a variety of individuals who have made unique contributions, including women who have made a big impact in science, medicine and mountaineering.
Taking A Stand
In a February 2021 email to students, faculty and classified professionals, President Lloyd A. Holmes outlined plans for a collegewide response to anti-Asian racism. That response includes opportunities for the college community to share knowledge and solidarity against racism. Visit the Standing Against Racism webpage to learn more.
Report Hate Crimes
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Learn Intervention Strategies
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Find More Resources
- Check the resources listed on this webpage
- Visit the Standing Against Racism webpage
Read the CAN/DID Newsletter
The Office of Communications will keep the college community informed about new installments in the series, through social media posts and emails to 爱豆传媒's faculty and classified professional staff, among others. Below you'll find links to the email messages.