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City College welcomes Black students at Excellence event

Lively music, dancing and giveaways create an uplifting environment for students of all backgrounds

Naylise DeGroat, Multimedia Journalist • February 13, 2024

Lively music, dancing and giveaways create an uplifting environment for students of all backgrounds

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Poet, author and educator Latorial Faison presents her life and work at City College

One of a series of Cultural Noire Performing Arts Company events presented in partnership with San Diego City College

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • February 10, 2022

Growing up in the small town of Cortland in South Hampton County Virginia, the site of a rebellion of enslaved people led by preacher and slave Nat Turner in 1831, Latorial Faison remembers Black History as a part of her daily life. Poet, author, performer, educator, mother, military spouse and much more, Faison uses moments from her own life to teach others.

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Transfer and Career Center holds industry panel to discuss black excellence

Panelists discuss hardships and overcoming the challenges of being an individual of color in the workforce

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

As Black History Month commemoration continues, the Transfer and Career Center held an Industry Career Panel discussing the topic of black excellence. “It was really important for me to find representatives...

Authors, City College students perform as part of Black History Month

City College alumna Kisha Phillips, student Malcolme Muttaqee read their books at the Black Box Theater

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Sophia Traylor • February 22, 2020

An alumna and current students read and performed their pieces during the Day of the Arts event, part of the celebration of Black History Month at City College. The event was hosted by Umoja, a community that supports African American and other historically underrepresented students.

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City College celebrates Black History Month

City College had the first of 10 events in celebration of Black History Month.

Diangela Veras, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 12, 2020

February is the celebration for Black history month and San Diego City College is celebrating with different events throughout the month.

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San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

Elisabeth Vermeulen, Staff Writer • February 20, 2019

San Diego City College celebrates Black History Month with events ranging from weekly Black Film Fridays to visits from activist artists and speakers.

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