Advisers push for social justice
Anne Lewis discusses her documentary and answers questions from students and others about community concerns. Speakers and authors visited Del Mar College to share examples of social injustice in our country.
Category: Forum
Famed civil rights attorney visits DMC
Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com For Del Mar College Hall of Famer Marjorie Bryant-Sparrow, the chance to meet civil rights attorney Morris Dees was worth the decades-long wait. “I wanted him to know that he saved my life,” Bryant-Sparrow said. “I’m trying really hard to keep my calm and not fangirl, but he did so much for me and so many others.” In the ‘80s, Dees went after the people behind the Bethesda Home for Girls in Mississippi, where the residents were abused. Bryant-Sparrow had been a resident of the home for around two years. “I was there from 1982 to 1984,…
DMC president emphasizes college’s mission
Editor’s note: While the Foghorn is and always will be the voice of Del Mar College students, we felt it was important to make sure the president’s letter about the college was accessible to all. When I began my tenure as President of Del Mar College, my alma mater, I stated that I would value ALL students in this community, regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic background, and that I looked forward to the chance to present ALL students with the opportunity to earn a quality college education and achieve their own dreams. As I begin my seventh…