Black History Month kicks off with town hall featuring original Black Lives Matter organizer
The first Black History Month event of 2022 began with Dr. Melina Abdullah, a recognized expert on race, gender, class and social movements.
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Speakers shed light on Black History
Black History Month at East Los Angeles College ended last week with two talks focusing on clearing up eurocentric takes on black history, and possibly the creation of a Black Student Union on campus.
Black History Continuum presents rich culture and heritage
By Cynthia Laguna The Black History Continuum at East Los Angeles College spread the message of unity and love through a mixture of various arts in the S2 Recital Hall last Thursday. The event, which was named “A Mirror at the Crossroads of the Americas,” involved spoken word, music, dance, visual arts and poetry to convey impactful messages that Africans have made across the Americas. Viver Brasil sang the…
ELANS speak black history month
By Russell Zazueta The significance of Black History Month at East Los Angeles College is answered by the knowledge of its students. It is the responsibility and interest of ELAC students to understand Black History Month is a time capsule of achievement for Black civil rights. February recognizes the contributions of African-American civil rights activists, artists, athletes, scientists, politicians and other African-American contributions to society that have influenced social culture,…