Source: Daily Breeze/Southern California News Group Some California colleges and universities will soon show their commitment to the success of African American students in higher education. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1348, which establishes the the nation’s first designation of Black-Serving Institutions, or colleges and universities that will provide extra support for Black students, who historically have had disproportionate access to educational resources. The bill, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, will become law on Jan. 1. The designation, similar to the existing federal recognitions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Asian American and Native American ... Read More
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Univision: ASI President Discusses Civic Engagement on “Road to the White House”
Source: Univision Los Angeles [Video, Spanish, from 18:26] CSUDH Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President Edgar Mejia-Alezano appeared on Univision to speak about the Ballot Bowl voter registration competition, election season, and what issues are impacting young people the most. Watch from 18:26: ... Read More
Le Figaro: U.S. Presidential Election – “By Shifting Toward the Center, Kamala Harris Could Defeat Donald Trump”
Source: Le Figaro (French) For Julien Labarre, a researcher specializing in the United States, Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House is a unique opportunity for Democrats to reach out to right-wing voters tired of Donald Trump's excesses and missteps. Julien Labarre is a lecturer and researcher in political science at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His work focuses on US politics and political communication, with a particular interest in the intersection between media, public opinion, and the health of democracy. À l'approche du débat entre Kamala Harris et Donald Trump, les démocrates se trouvent à un moment charnière de l'histoire américaine. ... Read More
AsAmNews: Calif. Filipino Americans Store Histories in Digital Archives
Source: AsAmNews As industries increasingly move online amidst the digital age, many historians are working to digitize historical documents, objects, and stories. One community working to preserve their memories is Filipino Americans. Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley was an exhibit that debuted in April at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History in California and explored Filipino labor and migration to the Pajaro Valley from the 1930s to the present. It brought together oral history, familial archival contributions, and contemporary works of art to feature multidimensional narratives across four themes: Labor, gender, conflict, and memory. The ... Read More
CBS News: Nonprofit Organization Helps Former Foster Children Set Up College Dorm Rooms
Source: CBS News/KCAL News (Video) Rina Nakano profiles Ready for Success LA, a nonprofit organization that helps former foster children as they continue their pursuit of education, providing them with the means to outfit their dorm rooms and adapt to college life. ... Read More