Diversity, Equity and Belonging Events
Events Designed to Grow Our Collective Humanity!
At MCC, Everyone Is Valued, Everyone Belongs.
MCC’s Office of Strategic Priorities and Professional Development hosts on-campus events throughout the year to bring the community together.
Upcoming Events
Day of Love, Acceptance and Belonging • April 28, 2026
Join us to reflect and explore how MCC fosters connection, counters hate, and celebrates our shared humanity through meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and creative expression.
Program Details: Please note the campus location for each sessionCommunity Mural with Artist Sara Bernal Gomez Lowell Campus, Upper Café | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Contribute to a collaborative mural that celebrates identity, belonging, and shared experiences. No artistic experience needed! Just bring your voice and creativity!
Lecture: Hip-Hop and Black Activism with Dr. James Perry, Jr. Lowell Campus, Lower Café | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Explore the powerful intersection of hip-hop and social justice. This engaging session will include historical context, multimedia examples, and discussion on:Lunch will be served approximately at 12:30 PM
- The roots of hip-hop in Black resistance movements
- Hip-hop as a tool for social critique and political education
- Connections between past and present Black activism
- Envisioning the future of hip-hop in social justice and education
Human Library Experience Lowell Campus, Lower Café | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Engage in meaningful one-on-one conversations that challenge stereotypes and foster understanding. “Borrow” a person’s story and gain new perspectives through lived experiences.
Community Mural with Artist Sara Bernal Gomez Bedford Campus, Student Center | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Continue the creative expression at Bedford by adding your voice to our second collaborative mural installation.
Drag Bingo Bedford Campus | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Wrap up the day with a lively and inclusive Drag Bingo experience filled with fun, laughter, and prizes!