Arianna Huhn (anthropology) was interviewed in an article about the Anthropology Museum’s celebration of Afro-Oaxacan culture, Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in articles about the latest FBI hate crime report, and Gisela Bichler (criminal justice) was part of a team that published a study on network structures that could aid in law enforcement interdiction of covert networks.
Marc Robinson (history) was interviewed about the Black History Month programs at CSUSB, Fabian Borges (political science) published a paper on social affinities and attitudes on the redistribution of wealth, Sant Khalsa (art, emerita) is presenting an exhibit on the Joshua trees, and an interview with Stuart Sumida (biology) about the Avatar franchise was cited.
CSUSB will honor the culture, accomplishments and heritage of African Americans in the United States in a variety of events throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.
The first event of Afrolatine California will celebrate the Afro-Oaxacan community of Mexico. It will take place Feb. 25-26 in partnership with the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino and the Afro-Latinx Connections club at UCLA.
After qualifying for a $50,000 grant, the Museum of Anthropology is adding an Afro-Latinx exhibit, scheduled to open in the 2023 academic year.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics, and Arianna Huhn (anthropology) was interviewed for an article about the Afro Latino community.
About 450 people virtually attended a memorial service hosted by the university on Tuesday to honor the memory of George Floyd and to provide an opportunity to discuss ways to combat police brutality and racism.
CSUSB to hold a virtual memorial service June 9 to honor the life of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of violence.
With the theme “Leading a Legacy to Black Excellence,” the CSUSB Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association held its 8th Annual Pioneer Breakfast on Feb. 28.