(Carson, CA.) California State University, Dominguez Hill's (CSUDH) Gerth Archives and Special Collections has curated two digital exhibitions focused on the Black Power Movement through the lens of influential Black organizations and systemic racism in the pre-World War II housing industry. “Black Power: Selections from the Gerth Archives at CSU Dominguez Hills” is available at https://scalar.usc.edu/works/black-power-selections-from-the-gerth-archives-at-csu-dominguez-hills/index. This exhibition is also on physical display at Page Against the Machine Bookstore, located at 2714 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814. The exhibit will close June 13. “Black Power: Selections from the Gerth ... Read More
Archives for March 2021
Mixed-Media Visual Artist Toni Scott ‘Live Paints’ to the Music of the CSUDH Orchestra
(Carson, CA.) To examine the symbiotic relationship between visual arts and music, renowned mixed-media artist Toni Scott will complete a “live painting” with accompaniment by the CSUDH Orchestra during the spring 2021 Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. The virtual event is free and open to the public. “The Intersection of Art and Music,” featuring mixed-media visual artist Toni Scott, takes place Wednesday, March 24, from 3 to 4 p.m. To register, visit https://csudh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2fkFR_-zSg6pMCFNT61CCA Titled “The Intersection of Art and Music,” and hosted by California State University, Dominguez Hills President Thomas A. ... Read More
Chancellor Picks Toro Nation as First Stop on CSU System Tour
Dr. Joseph I. Castro, who became California State University (CSU) chancellor in January of this year, is embarking on a virtual tour of the 23-campus system - and CSUDH had the honor of being his first stop on Feb. 19. The jammed packed day of meetings and introductions allowed the new chancellor to get to know the campus community and the broad impact the Toro Nation has on the region. CSUDH President Thomas A. Parham and First Lady Davida Hopkins-Parham welcomed Chancellor Castro and his wife, Mary, during his first of 11 Zoom sessions that took place throughout the day. During his morning meetings, Castro met with the president's cabinet, the Academic Senate, Associated ... Read More