Everywhere, but not all at once: How PCC plans to celebrate Black heritage

Share: It is February 2023, which means it is the month to remember and acknowledge Black history– whether it falls under American history or history that dates way before this country was recognized. Here at Pasadena City College, it is being celebrated nearly every day for the remainder of the month with entertainment such as poetry, movie, and game nights.  The events started at the beginning of February but there will be different activities and performances at different spots on campus daily all month long. …

A biased telling of history keeps white supremacy alive

Share: With the Derek Chauvin verdict, holding a police officer accountable for the death of George Floyd, it is sickening to behold any opposition to the suffering that the African American community endures. A counter movement claimed much smaller crowds hailing that white lives matter and attempted to promote the idea of opposition “against the media, government and educational institutions that are anti-white.” The entitlement with these views is undeniable and is rooted in our flawed educational system, which continues to perpetuate white supremacy. The …

PCC celebrates its diversity during Black History Month

Share: Black History Month celebrations were taking place all over PCC’s campus this past February thanks to the efforts of Ujima and Blackademia. With over 250 students in Ujima, and many more in the Blackademia program, there was no shortage of people celebrating African-American culture. Despite hampered student attendance in the beginning of the month due to it being winter intersession, that did not stop the celebration. Director of the Ujima program, Gena Lopez, talked about this by saying, “Even though there weren’t as many …