By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Hundreds were in attendance May 2 to watch Jane Elliot, creator of the famous blue eyes/brown eyes experiment, speak about the current state of racism in our country. The event took place inside the SMSU Event Center and was the third annual event at CSUSB featuring Elliot. The event was a huge success with approximately 700 people attending, of which an estimated 500 being students and faculty, and 200 were community members. The event was headed by the Institute for Child Development and Family Relations (ICDFR) by professors Mark D. Agars and Kelly Campbell, director and associate director of ICDFR. The ICDFR tries to have Elliot come to … [Read more...] about Jane Elliot and the state of racism
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Chingona Fire brings self empowerment through poetry
By Hairuo Yi |Staff Writer| Chingona Fire, a group of poets plans to hold an event of spoken word poetry and self-empowerment Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 - 8 p.m. at the SMSU room 107. Felicia De La Isla, a staff member of the Women’s Resource Center said, “Chingona Fire will bring their “perspective of Latino women.” The main purpose of this event is to remove the stereotype of Latino women and bring confidence to the community. “There are lots of people not familiar with Latino culture are mixing everything,” said De La Isla. She thinks attending this event can help Latino women define themselves. “To attend this event is a perfect way to celebrate Latino communities,” said … [Read more...] about Chingona Fire brings self empowerment through poetry
Acto Latino Theatre Group
By Janet Curiel |Staff Writer| Acto Latino Theater Group, along with Los Amigos Spanish Club and the Transnational Commons Collective Club, are gearing up for Dia Latino on June 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the library lawn. Dia Latino is set to be an afternoon full of culture, music, games, giveaways, along with folkloric dance numbers, face painting, music, natural juices, snacks and raffles. Acto Latino Theater Group, who have performed plays such as Los Vendidos & La Quinta Temporada, is an on campus group on the rise. Founded for the purpose of fostering interest in Hispanic/Latino language, culture, and literature through the presentation of … [Read more...] about Acto Latino Theatre Group
“La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
By Andrea Jimenez |Staff Writer| The theater was filled with supporters, who were ready to experience this amazing interpretation of Luis Valdez' famous plays. "La Quinta Temporada" and "Los Vendidos" were brought to life in the San Manuel Student Union theater on Feb.12 by CSUSB's "Grupo De Estudiantes Acto Latino Universitario." The purpose is not only to inform minorities about the "National Farm Workers Association" brought about by activist Cesar Chavez, but to encourage them to fulfill the dream that he fought for, with hard labor. I arrived a few minutes late, as I was ushered to my seat the chant, "la raza unida jamas sera vencida," quickly arose in the audience, bringing … [Read more...] about “La Quinta Temporada” and “Los Vendidos” host third annual plays
Latino vs. Hispanic
By Christina Raney |Staff Writer| Although associated with individuals from Mexico, the terms “Latino” and “Hispanic” also apply to Latin Americans and Europeans. Merriam-Webster’s definition of Hispanic, “1. relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain or of Spain and Portugal. 2. of, or relating to, or being a person of Latin American decent living in the United States; especially one from Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin.” The definition of Latino, “A person who was born or lives in South America, Central America, or Mexico or a person in the U.S. whose family is originally from South America, Central America or Mexico.” The word “Hispanic” comes from the U.S. … [Read more...] about Latino vs. Hispanic
Hispanic Pioneers set Foundation
By Mireya Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Hispanic Heritage Month is here; Sylvia Mendez, Sonia Sotomayor, Jorge Ramos, and Jennifer Lopez are all prominent Hispanic-American figures that have contributed to our history and busted open the doors of opportunity and change. Mendez was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2011. Many have heard of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, separate but equal is not equal, while few have yet to hear about the Mendez v. Westminster case. Nine-year-old Mendez was rejected from a public school in California using the “whites only” argument, 8 years before Brown v. Board of Education. Gonzalo … [Read more...] about Hispanic Pioneers set Foundation
RAFFMA exhibits Chicano murals
By Tiffiny Gaston |Staff writer| Artwork from the first generation of Chicano muralists will be displayed at The CSUSB Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) through May 25. The gallery showcases Chicano muralists in southern California, from 1968 through 1985. Chicano art emerged as a symbol for the Chicano socio-political movement in the United States. The pieces portrayed in the gallery tell a story about the Chicano culture and the struggles they had to overcome. Photographer and CSUSB professor emeritus Elliott Barkan created the gallery to showcase just that. According to news.csusb.edu, “In many ethnic Mexican-American neighborhoods young men and women began … [Read more...] about RAFFMA exhibits Chicano murals
Emmy Award winner advocates for Latin cinema
By Marc-Olivier Drouin |Staff Writer| On Nov. 13, as a part of the International Education Week Symposium, Emmy Award winner Daniel Jacobo presented Cinema & Television Images of the Latino/Latina, a conference about the place of Latinos and Latinas in cinema and TV productions. Many students were gathered in the Santos Manuel Student Union Theater for the conference. The conference started with a six minute clip showing various famous scenes of cinema history. After the video, Jacobo rapidly made it clear to the students that when we talk about cinema in our society, we usually focus on American cinema and ignore the cinema from other cultures. The speaker put a lot of … [Read more...] about Emmy Award winner advocates for Latin cinema
Racial diversity lacking at the Oscars
By Yetunde Keme |Staff Writer| The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, has become more racially diverse over the past three decades, but history indicates that it hasn’t gone far enough. Latinos, Asians and Native Americans have not won in any acting category during the past 10 years, according to a UCLA study. While it is typical for a Caucasian to win the award for Best Actor and/or Best Actress, there were also a few minorities over the years who have won recognition. Halle Berry and Denzel Washington are examples of minority actors who took home the award for those categories. Even this year, Octavia Spencer won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The … [Read more...] about Racial diversity lacking at the Oscars
Arizona bans ethnic studies programs in schools
By Katherine Valadez |Staff Writer| Ethnic minorities are a hot political topic in Arizona once again. Under a new law, schools across the state are prohibited from offering ethnic studies classes or face having state funds withheld from them each month if they continue to offer classes. Already having been under scrutiny for its controversial Senate Bill 1070, which many felt discriminated against Latinos, the state is now being criticized again for its passage of Arizona House Bill 2281 which took effect in January. The bill stated, “HB 2281 prohibits a school district or charter school from including courses or classes that either promote the overthrow of the United States … [Read more...] about Arizona bans ethnic studies programs in schools