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Students present SLAM anti‑racism program to Martinez Unified board
Summary
Martinez Junior High SLAM students and advisors presented their anti‑racism club’s activities, including homeroom slide campaigns, recruitment videos, posters and a regional SLAM Fam Jam; they sought ways to sustain the program after a three‑year grant ends.
Students and advisors from Martinez Junior High described the SLAM (anti‑racism) club’s activities to the board, highlighting in‑school homeroom slide campaigns, lunchtime outreach, poster drives, recruitment videos and an annual SLAM Fam Jam field trip.
Multiple students introduced themselves and shared personal reflections on SLAM’s impact. Bea Hurtado said the program provides a room "full of people like‑minded" and praised the friendships and safe space it creates. Students described classroom and homeroom slide content that runs most mornings to prompt discussion and said they used interactive activities (spinning wheels, poster sign‑ups, the "racism wrecking ball" metaphor and a "stand with SLAM" hashtag) to engage peers.
Advisor Ms. Cusack and student leaders noted the program’s three‑year grant is ending and outlined plans to sustain the club: a new member training, partnering with high school leadership and presenting to elementary schools to build pipelines. Board members thanked students and asked them to report back next year on program continuity.
Next steps: Students will continue recruitment, explore collaboration with elementary and high school partners, and return to update the board next year on sustainability efforts.
