Dear CityHawks,

Recent acts of violence in Atlanta may have left some members of our community in need of support. If you or someone you know has been a victim of discrimination, racism or hate-based violence, please fill out this CCD Civil Rights Complaint form.  

If you need to speak with someone to help cope and process feelings of fear, anger, and/or grief: 

• Colorado Crisis Line: Call or text (TALK to 38255) 1.844.493.8255
• If you have been a victim of interpersonal violence, please reach out to Phoenix Center (24/7 Crisis Line: 303.315.7250).
• Students, please reach out to the CCD Counseling Center (303.352.6436)
• Faculty and staff, please reach out to Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (303.866.4314)

Additional resources and to learn more: 

• Stop AAPI Hate National Report
• Asian American Feminist Collective
• American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs
• Black and Asian American Solidarities: A Reading List
• Community College of Denver’s Inclusive Excellence Leadership Team

To all our CCD community members, especially our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues and students, we value you and grieve with you.

Respectfully,

Dr. D
Marielena DeSanctis, Ph.D., President
Community College of Denver