IDEAA's Cultural & Identity Resource Guides connect students to campus programs, support services, and community organizations that celebrate and empower diverse cultural, ethnic, and identity groups.
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African American / Black Resources
- Black Student Union
- A²MEND
- Umoja
- ETNC 5 - African-American Arts and Music
- ETNC 10 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies
- ETNC/HIST 24 - African Americans in U.S. History to 1877
- ETNC/HIST 25 - African Americans in U.S. History 1865 to Present
500 Broadway Ave, Seaside CA, 93955
1137 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
- Seaside Beauty Salon
785 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
1534 Del Monte Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
630 Obama Way, Seaside, CA 93955
- Solyana Beauty Supply (Northridge Mall)
796 N Main St Suite 1252, Salinas, CA 93906
P.O. Box 782, Seaside, CA. 93955
E-mail: mcbnaacp1049@att.net
1069 Broadway Avenue, Suite 201, Seaside, CA 93955
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American
Asian Student Association
Provides a platform for Asian and other interested students to continue their education.
Meeting Info:
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- Mondays, 1-2 PM
- Location: TBA
Contact Info:
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- Advisor: Tuyen Nguyen
- Ethnic Studies 22 - Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in American Society
1155 Noche Buena St., Seaside, CA 93955
- Asian Market
3056 Del Monte Blvd, Marina, CA 93933
- Asian Filipino Market
330 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA 93933
- Earthbound Tattoo Studio
490 Orange Ave Suite B, Sand City, CA 93955
earthboundtattoostudio@gmail.com
- India Fashion Trends
266-O Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933
- Hi'ilani 'O Ke Kai OCC - Family-focused outrigger canoe center and hālau hula (hula school)
Instagram: @hiilaniokekai_occ
738 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
- Nā Haumāna - Hawaiian Dance
Instagram: @nahaumana
Chicanx / Latinx
Folklorico Club
Meeting Info:
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- Day/Time: TBD
- Location: Innovation Center, Dance/Adapted P.E. Building #26 — Room 26-101
Contact Info:
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- Advisor: Julie Osborne, josborne@mpc.edu
Markets
- La Chiquita Market
1482 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 7:30 AM - 9 PM
- La Morenita Tortillería & Meat Market
1876 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 7 AM - 8 PM
- La Preciosa Family Market
1220 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 8 AM - 9 PM
- Santa Fe Mercado Y Carniceria
1712 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 8 AM - 8 PM
- El Rancho Market
346 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933
Hours: Daily, 7 AM - 8:30 PM
Panaderías
1725 Fremont Blvd Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7 AM - 6 PM; Sunday: Closed
1048 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM
1267 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 5 AM - 10 PM
- Zimatlan Bakery
1291 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 6 AM - 9 PM
Personal Care
- Bella Beauty Salón
1486 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: Daily, 10 AM - 7 PM
- Elena’s Beauty Salon
1534 Del Monte Blvd suit e2, Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: 9 AM - 7 PM
- Nueva Imagen
1270 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
Hours: 12 PM - 7 PM
Salinas Office: (831) 757-5221
Watsonville Office: (831) 724-2253
The Latino Network of Monterey County meets on the third Thursday of every month at 12 PM.
1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955
montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com
118 E Gabilan St, Salinas, CA 93901
LGBTQIA+
Pride Pack
An inclusive and welcoming space for the queer community at Monterey Peninsula College. We are committed to connection, visibility, and support through resources, community-building, and outreach opportunities. All are welcome to engage, learn, and contribute ideas in an affirming environment. Our activities and initiatives include:
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- Queer-themed Events
- Movie Nights
- LGBTQIA+ Networking (On-campus & Community)
- On-campus PRIDE
We are currently looking for some more wonderful humans to join our club! Sign up here.
Meeting Info:
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- Thursdays, 3 PM
- Location: Student Center Building #23 — Costanoan Room
Contact Info:
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- Advisors: Scott Gunter
612 Lighthouse Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArtisanaGalleryPacificGrove
Instagram: @artisanagallerypacificgrove
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Bookworks
667 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Instagram: @bookworkspg
398 E Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940
Instagram: @captainstoker
498 Washington St., Monterey, CA 93940
559 Tyler St., Monterey, CA 93940
Native American Resources
- ETHN 20 - Introduction to Native American Studies
Numerous financial aid and scholarship resources are available for Native American students. Explore each of these websites for more information and additional scholarship links.
The CCUIH supports health promotion and access for American Indians living in cities throughout California. Established in 2006, CCUIH is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) statewide alliance of Urban Indian health organizations and substance abuse treatment facilities collectively referred to as UIHOs. By blending the leadership and experience of our consortium members with shared resource development, and by combining applied research with educational and policy advocacy efforts, CCUIH offers innovative strategies to support the health and wellness needs of the Urban Indian community in California. CCUIH’s mission is to facilitate shared development resources for our members and to raise public awareness in order to support a health and wellness network that meets the needs of American Indians living in urban communities. CCUIH envisions a future in which all American Indians living in urban areas gain access to quality, sustainable, and self-determined health and wellness services. We are building a legacy of healthy American Indian communities for generations to come.
Contact: (415) 345-1205
CRLA is a nonprofit legal service program created to help California's low-income individuals and communities. We represent all types of individuals and communities. We have offices from the Mexican border to Northern California.
Salinas Office: (831) 757-5221, Watsonville Office: (831) 724-2253
The Inter-Tribal Council of California, Inc. (ITCC) is a statewide association of over 35 federally recognized tribes and Tribal organizations. This non-profit 501(c)3 organization was formed in 1968 to enhance the education, health, economic, cultural, and social status of all Native Americans in California. ITCC advocates and implements policies, programs and projects to strengthen sovereignty and improve the health and well-being of tribal communities.
Address: 3425 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
Contact: (916) 973-9581, intertribal.ca@itccinc.org