By Dianne Anderson ‘Tis the season to be jolly, especially for those who can afford dinner. That’s easier said than done for many students facing extra pressure to make the grade during finals while sleeping in their cars. Danielle Munoz said CSULB understands that the term ‘starving students’ is a real concept. “It’s just been ...

Cal State San Bernardino hosted a discussion highlighting the legacy of Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in the CSU system, featuring author Donna Nicol and a conversation on educational advocacy.   The lasting impact of Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in the California State University (CSU) system and her ...

By Dianne Anderson Celebrations of good times and energetic fun for Black History Month are breaking out about town, while other more cerebral thinkers will be brainstorming the next frontier in the battle for social justice. Reparations are still up for discussion focused on growth and sustainability, but it’s not just all about the money. ...

By Dianne Anderson Unplug, unwind, take a deeper breath with some time off from the political frenzy of the unrelenting loop, but first, indulge in a full immersion into the rhythm of Black excellence. On Wednesday, February 12, Irvine Valley College campus will liven up with a live drum circle, connect with the community and ...

By Dianne Anderson Volunteers, by the hundreds at the local level, or hundreds of thousands nationally, are rolling up their sleeves for MLK Day, not just with cerebral reflections, but living the dream through action. This year’s Long Beach Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration has over 80 parade entries, including churches, schools, nonprofits, ...

By Dianne Anderson For their strong advocacy against anti-Blackness, students at Cal State University system got some well-deserved recognition, along with a decent amount of scholarship dollars to help encourage their passion to continue the fight. Armand Jovaughn Egere pushed hard after the pandemic to get his grades high, engaged in extracurricular activity with Alpha Phi ...

By Dianne Anderson Local students are stepping up their professional game in the last year of college, upleveling with a foot in the door of good paying city careers to future proof a hot jobs market. Whether a senior at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Long Beach State, or a second year with at least 30 ...

By Dianne Anderson Black boys and teens may not get what they need in traditional school settings, but when they fall short they can count on some of the most powerful men in Long Beach to come to their rescue. Many of the 100 Black Men of Long Beach are attorneys, teachers, medical professionals and ...

By Dianne Anderson Discover, curate and contemplate, but most of all celebrate Black History Month events throughout the city are opening the eyes of awareness. of culture, social justice, academics, and the arts. Paul Carter, assistant director of the Black Resource Center at Cal State University, Long Beach, said this month brings several thought-provoking and ...

By Dianne Anderson More support for Black teachers may be coming soon to Cal State Long Beach and Cal State Dominguez Hills as campuses look to tap culturally competent and racially diverse educators for a PK-3 early childhood credential. A recent gift of $11 million to CSULB and $22 million for CSUDH from the Ballmer ...