Black Scholar News

Black History Month Recap: The Power of Performance

  Image Among the many activities held during the celebration of Black History Month, the Long Beach Honeys Dance Team and members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) at CSULB demonstrated their unity, talent, and cultural expression in a series of dynamic performances. In addition to campus events, students were also invited to perform at city-wide gatherings, high schools, and other community events. These…

Honoring Haji Malcolm X: A 60th Anniversary Commemoration

  Image On Friday, February 21st, the CSULB community gathered to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Haji Malcolm X’s assassination and martyrdom, celebrating his immense contribution to the struggle for Black liberation. The event was organized by the Africana Studies Student Association (ASSA), with support from Dr. Maulana Karenga, the Black Faculty and Staff Association, and Dr. M. Keith Claybrook, chair of the…

The Art of Healthy Living

Image Thank you all for submitting your Ayurveda related questions to the editorial staff.  On occasion I will respond to queries that have been reviewed by the editorial staff and presented for my feedback.  For responses to earlier questions, please see previous editions of the CSULB Black Scholars Newsletter.  Question #4 - What are the overall health benefits of Ayurveda versus mainstream Western…

Student Highlight - Cherise Jackson

Image Meet Cherise Jackson, a fourth-year Cinematic Arts, Film major at Cal State University Long Beach. With their degree, Cherise plans to step into the film industry focusing on sound production and design in documentary work, movies, TV shows, and sound production and design. Fun fact: Cherise is also the Social Media Director for CSULB’s Black Student Union. Cherise chose CSULB after touring the campus and being…