The Black Student Union at Cal Poly has been working to preserve Black history on campus through the documentation of the organization’s history and the hosting of events such as the African Black Coalition Conference, while also providing resources and support for Black students.
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Cal Poly BSU president highlights pride and visibility during Black History Month
For Jaylyn Harris, Black History Month represents pride, visibility and community. Harris is a third-year animal science major on the pre-veterinary track and president of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union. She said February creates dedicated time to celebrate Black culture and heritage. Although she values year-round recognition, she believes the month brings broader awareness across […]
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‘Rhythms of Resilience’ celebrates Black History Month through dance
This past weekend, the College of Liberal Arts Student Diversity Committee hosted a dance workshop in honor of Black History Month called ‘Rhythms of Resilience.’ Reporter Emmy Burrus spoke to some of the instructors and an event organizer to find out which dances they taught.
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Honoring the past and inspiring the future: Cal Poly celebrates Black History Month
The Black Academic Excellence Center held its annual Black History Month kickoff. Reporter Lauren Quijano spoke with attendees about what the event means for them.
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Cal Poly’s Black History Month Kickoff: ‘Black excellence is 365 days a year’
On Feb. 2, the Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC) hosted their annual Black History Month Kickoff at the Multi Activity Center. In a celebration of Black joy, several campus partners, clubs, food vendors and live performers gathered at the Multi Activity Center. “It’s a big message to our Black student community,” BAEC Coordinator Christina Sholars Ortiz said. “It’s about standing 10 toes down and feeling […]
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Cal Poly celebrates Black History Month
African American students share the importance of celebrating Black History Month on a predominantly white campus.
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NAACP San Luis Obispo County to host ‘Stand Up for America, Take a Knee for Equality and Justice For All’ rally
Speakers at the rally will include President of NAACP San Luis Obispo County Stephen Vines, mayor Heidi Harmon and high school student Keanu Lyday.
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9 cultural events you don't want to miss
The Cross Cultural Centers and Safer host dozens of events each quarter, but you definitely don’t want to miss these nine, which are free, fun and open to everyone.
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Prentice Powell returns to ATOG as featured poet
Poet and educator Prentice Powell will step onto Chumash Auditorium’s stage for the fifth time on Feb. 5 for the Another Type of Groove: Spoken Word Poetry event. It is part of the MultiCultural Center’s (MCC) celebration of Black History Month.
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‘What is Black?’ investigates origin of stereotypes
Cal Poly’s MultiCultural Center (MCC) will host a conversation discussing the origin of “black” as a term to describe race to celebrate Black History Month.
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Another Type of Groove celebrates Black History Month
Brutha Gimel, spoken word poet and co-founder of Da’ Poetry Lounge in Los Angeles, will be the featured poet of Another Type of Groove for Black History Month.