#ChapsUnite Against Racism

Now more than ever, it is critically important for our Chaparrals and the entire college community to unite against racism. This institution-wide initiative will help us forge ahead in our ongoing equity and inclusion work. DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and other key stakeholders are partnering with COD.

By sharing life experiences, the cultures and histories of each other, we want to empower and amplify voices of our students, faculty, staff and the community so we can reflect, share and act against racism. Let’s work together and learn from one another.

COD Stories

"The most important thing for everyone to know is that a world with diversity is a much more beautiful world. It's a much more just world and it's a much more creative world. I'm excited for my own future, to be doing something unique and paving my own way for others to follow." - Cierra Desmaratti

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COD Stories

"The older I got, the more I felt compelled to stand up for myself and others who often feel a lack of acceptance and representation, further leading me to seek avenues in which I could do just this." - Amira Abuarqoub

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COD Stories

"[The] Asian Student Association (ASA) was the biggest contribution to my growth as a leader. I was faced with many obstacles...However, I was able to overcome these challenges with the support of my team, Student Life and friends." - Johnny Tran

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COD Stories

"Dr. King believed all men are created equal and should enjoy the same rights and privileges, and I found this in COD in terms of education and treatment." - Danya Nasr

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COD Stories

"I think of our program as empathy training. Empathy mobilizes us to take action; sympathy paralyzes us. So students need to be able to practice active empathy as professionals in human services. I try to focus on a few concepts that all students can benefit from in their careers, including principles such as 'Do no harm' and 'Seek supervision.' They are simple but effective." - Jason Florin

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Keeping the Conversation Going

COD alumnus Lamorne Morris stars in the the new Hulu series "Woke." Morris looks at this challenging role as an opportunity to challenge viewers to have meaningful dialogues and create change. Learn more about Morris and the new show.