Daniel MacDonald (economics) was interviewed about the region’s high inflation rate, James Fenelon (sociology) discussed a Riverside teacher who mocked Native Americans, Meredith Conroy (political science) was quoted about Twitter and Democrats, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about a far-right group, a civil lawsuit involving the ‘Unite the Right’ rally, and an upcoming tactical event to train Christians in combat; and James Fenelon (sociology) was quoted about a Riverside teacher’s math lesson that mimicked Native Americans.
“Brave Hearts: A Virtual History of Sherman Indian Boarding School,” set to launch on California Indian Day, Friday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m., will feature the history of Sherman Indian Boarding School, the students who attended, and its legacy in Native communities.
Fenelon is the newest scholar on the list of Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility visiting professors who are “outstanding social scientists, political leaders, and social activists whose careers demonstrate sustained engagement with major issues of social justice, civil liberties, human rights, and democracy.”
A look back to an event earlier in 2020 in which CSUSB’s public history program and English department joined community groups to present the annual showcase and celebration of Native American poetry, music and art at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning.
James Fenelon (sociology), Brent Singleton (Pfau Library faculty) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in recent news coverage.
Through his writings and his work with the Native American community, James Fenelon, CSUSB professor of sociology and director of the university’s Center for Indigenous Peoples Studies, is an advocate for social justice around the world.
CSUSB student and Hopland Band of Pomo Indians member, Daisia Williams, has found her passion in studying tribal law and relations.
State Assemblymember James Ramos, the first California-born Native American elected to the state legislature, gave the keynote address.