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The Beginning of Something New

Campus organizers and participants weighed in about the intention, purpose and importance of the first SMC Women's Leadership Retreat, which took place on Saturday April 28, 2018. 

DRAFT RJ Intro

#Me Too

A decade before Alissa Milano tweeted the words #MeToo, Tarana Burke had started a 'Me Too' movement. In a sense Alissa's posts put the spotlight on Burke's work and forced the issue back to the forefront. This is a snippet of an interview that put the issue back in the forefront. 

Democracy Now!s Juan Gonzalez inspires SMC community to stay engaged

A few dozen students, alums, faculty, staff and friends of Saint Mary's College braved the rain in early April to spend time with critically acclaimed Democracy Now! Journalist Juan Gonzalez. The group left with inspiration about how to pay Gonzalez's message and agenda and mission to create a more inclusive, just world forward. 

Jean Harper, Author of 'Still Life with Horses'

Jean Harper describes her journey of discovering the depths of unconditional love and the her inner strength and resiliency through a horse. Listen to the inspiring story of the 2017 Howlingbird Press non-fiction award winning author. 

Lindsey Roselini's acco

Lindsey Rosellini graduated from SMC with a communications degree in 2007 and found her professional bliss as a lawyer, advocating for other marginalized populations.

Betty Reid Soskin Signs Her Name to Freedom

Betty Reid Soskin launched her national tour for her memoir 'Sign my Name to Freedom' at Saint Mary's College of California. At 96, Betty says she is a living history.

The Legacy of MLK alive and well in Oakland

Conversation with Howling Bird Press's Award Winning Poet

Conversation with Poet and Reproductive Justice Activist Kathy D' Arcy

Kathy D' Arcy describes the reproductive human rights challenges women are facing in Ireland and the role U.S. based anti-choice groups have played in the matter. As a writer and an advocate for young moms, Kathy takes on women's rights in all spheres of her life.