Renown author lends insights from experience as journalist and co-host of “Democracy Now!”
Contact: Juliet V. Casey, jcasey@losmedanos.edu, (925) 473-7322
Juan González
Pittsburg, Calif. – Los Medanos College (LMC) is pleased to announce renowned journalist and author Juan González will kick off the Equity Speaker Series. His presentation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the LMC Pittsburg Campus Student Union Conference Center, 2700 E. Leland Road.
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure seating.
González, an esteemed journalist and author, is known for poignant reporting on labor, immigration, and social justice. He received the George Polk Award and authored “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America.”
The Equity Speakers Series aims to bring influential figures to campus to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and promote understanding. By hosting González, LMC continues its commitment to providing a platform for diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive environment for intellectual growth.
LMC’s Puente Club, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Department of Journalism, and Department of Ethnic Studies and Social Studies partnered to sponsor this event.
About Los Medanos College (LMC): LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.