Men of Color: Navigating Community in SLO County

This episode of the SLO Equity Podcast — Making space for every story centers a conversation with men of color living in San Luis Obispo County on California’s Central Coast.Recorded as an in-person roundtable, this discussion brings together four local voices to reflect on a simple but layered question: What is it like to be a man of color in San Luis Obispo County?From navigating visibility and isolation to questioning how community is experienced across different spaces, the conversation surfaces both the progress in diversity and inclusion and the realities that continue to shape everyday life in SLO County.Roundtable speakers:Ben Arona — Restaurant owner (Benny’s Pizza) and History Professor at Cuesta CollegeCornel Morton — Community leader and Board Chair, Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County Ernesto Reyes — Senior Coordinator for Equity & Inclusion, Cal Poly Velanche Stewart — Community member, creative, and Diversity Coalition's Community Outreach Committee memberThe views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations.Continue learning:Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County — https://www.diversityslo.org Learn more about local programs, trainings, and community efforts.