Fostering an Anti-Racist Community & Campus Culture.
Every voice heard. Every voice valued.
We are dedicated to ending racism by fostering an inclusive community where every voice is heard and valued. Together, we strive to create positive change within campus culture, our communities, and beyond.
BLACK LIVES MATTER
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END SYSTEMIC RACISM
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MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS
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BLACK LIVES MATTER ✺ END SYSTEMIC RACISM ✺ MEN AND WOMEN FOR OTHERS ✺
A desire for positive change.
Meet the visionaries behind CHARA's inception, envisioning a world liberated from the shackles of racism.
where we started
The Holy Cross Alumni Anti-Racism Alliance (CHARA) was formed in the wake of the George Floyd murder, when two HC ’92 classmates, Maria Amendolia and Fred Givens, reconnected to have a candid conversation about systemic racism and how they could impact positive change. They brought some friends into their important dialogue, and so began the CHARA movement in support of HC students and alumni of color.
where we are
CHARA is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations around racial justice and improving the college experience for students of color. Our group has expanded to engage over 300 alumni (and growing), many of whom are white and understand that ending racism is the job of white people and cannot be solved by communities of color alone.
you belong here!
Please join our mission rooted in the Jesuit tradition of service for and with others – together for HC students and alumni of color, in action against systemic racism.
Get Involved!
Attend
Events
Join our open forums, roundtables, and monthly meetups.
Support Initiatives
Discover what current initiative needs your support.
Apply for Internship
Become an Ambassador Intern and make a lasting impact.
Become a
Mentor
Connect with mentors who can guide you in your journey.
Upcoming events.
Upcoming CHARA meetings and events, along with other programs you might find of interest.
We hold a monthly Zoom meetup on the second Tuesday of each month when we host panel discussions, presentations, and breakout workshops to explore racism and the many systems that it infects.
Resources for change.
We invite you to explore our comprehensive and constantly updated portfolio of resources that our membership has compiled to help advance awareness and critical conversations around systemic racism.