Diversity Committee Resources
Continue to main contentPart of the goal of the Holland College of Arts and Media is to share resources with our community to continue celebrating and connecting diverse populations.
Campus & City Resources
General Assistance
- Report bias and discrimination
- Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity
- LGBTQ+ Report bias and discrimination
- SEMO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Trevor Project Hotline: 1 (866) 488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 1 (877) 565-8860
Black-Owned Businesses
| Business Name | Address | Phone | Type of BUsiness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Grocery Store | 439 Broadway | Food/groceries | ||
| Suite72 | 821 Broadway | Barbershop | ||
| The Comix Strip | 821 Broadway | Comic Books | ||
| True-Que | 402 Good Hope | BBQ, Food | ||
| The Shop | 821 Broadway | Barbershop | ||
| Fingerprint Urban Dance | 707 Broadway | (662) 401-7033 | fingerprintofficial777@gmail.com | Dance |
| Umpkins Hair and Beauty Supply | 415 Broadway | (573) 335- 5313 |
Hair and beauty | |
| The Empire Barber and Beauty | 111 Independence | (573) 587-4708 | Salon | |
| Eye Candy | 1720 Kingshighway | Eyebrow waxing, threading, microblading | ||
| Radiant Reflections | 294 Christine | Photograhy | ||
| LLC | 20 N. Pacific | Event Venue | ||
| Jenny May Boutique | 3049 William Street #235 | Clothing | ||
| James Macklin, The Real Estate Barber | (573) 382-1987 | jemacklin1s@gmail.com | Real Estate | |
| African Cultural Collective | (931) 572-4788 | africanculturalcollective@gmail.com | Clothing, Jewelry | |
| Dmitri Bell | 42 N. Spanish | (701) 520-9261 | Clothing and accessories | |
| Naked Eye (Samiya King) | 111 Independence booknakedeye.as.me |
(618) 889-1269 | Lashes, cosmetic care | |
| Malcolm McCrae | MalcolmMccrae.com | (573) 990-1278 | Artist, Authro, Speaker | |
| Julian Watkins | JulianWatkins.com | (618) 559-6818 | julian@julianwatkins.com | Speaker, success coach |
| Plush Me Boutique | PlushMeBoutique.com | (573) 559-1634 | plushmeboutique@yahoo.com | Women's plus size clothing and accessories |
| Hair by Javone (The Hair Loft Salon and Spa) | 245 South Broadview | Salon and spa | ||
| Anti Clothing | anticlothing4@gmail.com | Clothing brand | ||
| Blkgrlceo | (573) 382-5614 | sparkscreationsdesigns.com@gmail.com | Clothing brand | |
| Diaper Cakes by T Sparks | facebook.com/Diapercakesbytorsha | (573) 837-8938 | Diaper cakes | |
| Unique Wristz | facebook.com/torshawristwork | (573) 837-8938 | Bracelets | |
| K-Y Natural Creations | 2256 Kingsway | (573) 922-0937 | Hair salon | |
| Kweku Arkorful | Chosen Fitness | Fitness/Coaching | ||
| CRANK Productions | 707 Broadway | (662) 401-7033 | crankxproductions@gmail.com | Photography, videography |
| Sassy + Chic Boutique | (573) 382-7174 | Women's clothing | ||
| Pocketchange | FB: Pocketchange (pcdenim.1) | Denim apparel |
Wellness and Addiction Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- SEMO Center for Behavioral Health and Accessibility
- Alcoholics Anonymous (District 7 of Southeast Missouri)
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Tuesday at 7 p.m. / Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. / Friday at 7 p.m.
Christ Episcopal (Red Door) Church, 101 N. Fountain
- Tuesday at 7 p.m. / Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. / Friday at 7 p.m.
- Overeaters Anonymous
- Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
- Celebrate Recovery
- Tuesday 6 p.m.
Lynwood Baptist, 2935 Lynwood Hills - Wednesday 6:15 p.m.
The Chruch of the Rescued and Redeemed - Sunday, 6 p.m.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 804 N. Cape Rock
- Tuesday 6 p.m.
Groups & Organizations
Black Student and Faculty Groups
- Report bias and discrimination
- African Student Organization
- B.I.P.O.C. (Black, Indigenous Performers of Color)
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance
- Black Student Union
- God's Ensemble Gospel Choir
International Student and Faculty Groups
- Report bias and discrimination
- International Education and Services
- International Student Association at Southeast
- African Student Organization
- Bangladeshi Students' Association
- Indian Student Association
- International Business and Computing Club
- Japanese Student Association
- Muslim Student Association
- Nepalese Student Association
- Student Organization of Latinos
LGBTQ+ Student & Faculty Groups
- LGBTQ+ Resource Center
- UC, 2nd floor - CSI, Room 204E; lgbt@semo.edu
Transgender Support/Counseling Group (contact the resource center)
- UC, 2nd floor - CSI, Room 204E; lgbt@semo.edu
- PRIDE
Community Groups
- Cape Pride
- PFLAG Cape Girardeau: (573) 335-2997, pflagcape@gmail.com
Worship Communities
LGBTQ+ Friendly Faith Communities
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Gateway Church (Black and LGBTQ+ friendly)
- The Bridge Church
- Emanuel United Church of Christ
Morals and Faith Life
- Campus Ministries
- Muslim Student Association
- The Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau
298 North West End Boulevard, (571) 803-8915 - Congregation Beth Jacob
(618) 529-1409, 904 N. Norwest Ln., Carbondale, IL 62901 - Jewish Federation of Southern Illinois Southeast Missouri & Western Kentucky
(877) 714-6103, Carbondale, IL 62901 - Chabad Of SIU
(618) 305-3280, 1306 W. Chautauqua St., Carbondale, IL 62901 - Temple Israel
(270) 442-4104, 330 Joe Clifton Dr., Paducah, KY 42001