Scholars of Color- Joshua Salazar

What is Scholars of Color?

It is a platform in which scholars of color are purposefully celebrated. It’s a space where scholars of color are showcased front and center. It is a digital space where we feel empowered and resilient. Let us get to know each other. Let us cheer each other on AND show the world what we have to offer.

Let us now welcome Joshua Salazar to the Scholars of Color space!

Name: Joshua Salazar

Location: Montclair, CA

Gender Pronouns: He/Him

What's your current occupation? (i.e. Student, Scientist, Coach, In transition, etc.): Cultural Center Coordinator

Without positions or titles, how would you describe yourself?: Activist, Genuine, Leader, Empathetic

What are you passionate about?: Social Justice, QTPOC Rights, Community Well-Being, Student Success

What does the representation of Scholars of Color mean to you?: Being represented by Scholars of Color shines a light on folx that are not normally seen, heard, or valued by society. It gives visibility and provides representation for those coming up behind us.

If people are interested in getting connected to you, how can they?:  Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram @joshhanton or to follow the work that I do for the community, subscribe to the CPP Newsletter https://linktr.ee/cpppridecenter

Anything else you would like us to know?: I’m ready to take on the world as my authentic self, and support my students as they navigate the world of higher ed. And I do all this with a LGBTQ+ twist!

Thank you Joshua for sharing space with us!

Stay tuned everyone for more Scholars of Color profiles. Interested in being showcased yourself? Please email the Scholars of Color team at scholarsofcolor@reclaimingyourhappiness.com and we will get back to you shortly.