A reflection on whitewashing in history and the true history of Black Americans
Tag: Black History Month
Trayvon Martin’s legacy, nine years later
Trayvon Martin continues serves as the inspiration behind a larger movement representing the importance and value of Black lives in our society.
Letter from the Editor: Journalists can do better
We cannot move forward without taking accountability for the past.
Community activists gather Saturday to ‘dance for justice’ at Black History Month rally
Dozens gathered at Marina Vista Park in Long Beach to celebrate Black History Month and march for justice.
Is one month of Black history enough?
Black History Month is supposed to be a time to celebrate Black people, but is it effective?
Leaders from higher education gather at virtual event part of CSULB’s Black History Month
CSULB starts off Black History Month with a webinar featuring four faculty members from higher education across the U.S. to discuss the importance of leading with a focus on racial equity.
S4E5 | BEACH WEEKLY | Ethnic studies course requirement
In this episode of Beach Weekly, host Aubrey Balster gives the lowdown of upcoming campus events and sits down with Daily Forty-Niner News Editor Madalyn Amato to discuss the ASI Senate’s recent ‘no’ vote on an ethnic studies requirement. Sports analyst Manuel Valladares dives into the latest in Beach athletics, including a look into women’s basketball, men’s volleyball and baseball.
S4E4 | BEACH WEEKLY | On-campus medical abortions
In this episode of Beach Weekly, host Aubrey Balster gives the lowdown of upcoming campus events and sits with Daily Forty-Niner News Editor Madalyn Amato to discuss Senate Bill 24, which will require all CSU campuses to provide on-campus medical abortions by 2023. Sports analyst Manuel Valladares gives an update on the latest in Beach athletics, including a look at the LBSU men’s basketball team and its recent struggles.
#BlackHisStories at LBSU showcases Black brotherhood
Green, blue, and black balloons were blown up Tuesday night in the University Student Union as students and staff came together to celebrate the importance of Black men in history. #BlackHisStories was the last of eight events wrapping up the monthlong celebration for Black History Month, bringing Black men together[Read More…]
LBSU highlights queer voices at #BlackQueerStories
The smell of jambalaya and pizza took over the room as a group of students and faculty hurried in University Student Union room 205 for a night full of sharing their authentic stories. Attendees gathered Tuesday night to celebrate queer voices in the Black community for Associated Students Inc.’s #BlackQueerStories[Read More…]