Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of Zora Neale Hurston, shared with the Long Beach community about how her aunt continues to impact her life today.
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The repercussions of thoughtless violence
How many more AAPI communities must suffer at the hands of recklessness for them to be heard?
CFA Long Beach denounces Ron Herrera, continues plans for labor union center
The Long Beach chapter of CFA continues their plan for a labor union center at CSULB and denounce the racist remarks from LA CFL president Ron Herrera.
Scholar Strike: Students, faculty discuss takeaways, raise concerns over accessibility
As the two-day academic strike comes to a close, professors and students give their thoughts and feedback on how the event impacted them.
Team from CSULB contributes data analysis to Long Beach city council meeting
Along with three alumni, an assistant professor at CSULB contributed the data analysis for a report discussed at the Long Beach city council meeting on Aug. 11. The report focused on civil unrest in the community as well as declaring racism a public health crisis.
Conoley reveals plans to increase diversity at the Beach, recognizes past failings
The university president details her plans to promote racial equity at CSULB, including faculty training initiatives and a focus on admitting more Black students.
‘Enough is enough’
What does the term “to protect and to serve” really even mean nowadays?
CSULB student under investigation for racist video
After a video surfaced on Twitter of a CSULB student making threatening comments to Mexican immigrants, many are calling for her expulsion.
Racism: The pandemic that continues to plague us
COVID-19’s effects on communities of color are devastating. Racial inequality is to blame.
CSULB’s racist past: students, faculty and administrators change history
CSULB is a diverse school, but its past is characterized by racist policies, people and events. Its transformation into a progressive institution is a work in progress, but it has come a long way.