Cal Poly’s Black Student Union is shifting towards political activism after being inspired by the Afrikan Black Coalition Conference, and is striving to make Black voices heard on campus and in the community.
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Posted inBlack History Month
Community celebrates Black History Month through night of song and poetry
Student performances included original acoustic guitar songs, duets, poetry and song covers.
Posted inTop Stories
Chloe Wardrick first student to win MLK Legacy Award
Cal Poly Black Student Union (BSU) President and architecture senior Chloe Wardrick is the first student to win the MLK Legacy Award, which recognizes people who exemplify courage and selflessness in areas of social justice. “In the past, it has just been faculty or staff members that have been awarded, but this year I was […]
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A year after George Floyd’s murder, community discusses Chauvin’s guilty verdict
On April 20, the jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd.
Architecture senior and President of Internal Affairs of Cal Poly’s Black Student Union (BSU) Zane Ellis-Rector described his reaction as muted, yet satisfied. He was satisfied in the confirmation of injustice, but muted in the work left to be done.
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Concerns raised over the Drylongso Collective’s exclusion of funding to clubs with Zionist ideologies in admin demands
The Drylongso Collective released a clarifying statement, explaining the difference between Zionism and Judaism.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Remembering the importance of our rights with regards to the Lambda Chi Alpha incident
Cairns argues the actions of the Lambda Chi members involved in the blackface incident are protected by the First Amendment.
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CultureFest 2015: Uniting Cal Poly’s diverse community with food, music and performances
If one thing could bring students together this weekend, other than the Blue-Green Rivalry game, it was CultureFest. The Rio de Janeiro Carnival-themed festival, put on by the Cross Cultural Centers, showcased a variety of student talent through arts and crafts, fresh food and drinks, dance routines and musical performances. The day would go long, […]