Riverside City College invited motivational speaker Deshauna Barber to speak to students Feb. 23 at the Landis Performing Arts Center in honor of Black History Month. “When I look at Black History Month, it reminds me of human strength,” Barber said. “It reminds me that I have no excuse not to chase the things I…
By Daesha Gear Riverside City College’s Umoja community and Ujima organization, student engagement and equity programs for Black students are honoring Black History Month and its impact on Riverside. Both programs will celebrate the month by hosting events that analyze the aspects of Black culture, historical events and influential figures. Oliver Thompson, an instructor of…
By Corey Robinson Speech can be a powerful and creative tool that forms the personal style and expresses the passion from deep inside the speaker. Sunshine Matthews from the Ujima Project’s artist showcase made such an impact. The Ujima Student Club President Leilatou Nikiema coordinated a Black History Month themed artist showcase and contest…
Published: Mar. 12, 2015 | Posted: March 18, 2015 | Written by: Brooke Cary A milestone was reached in Riverside African American history on Feb. 24, when the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People received an official city proclamation celebrating Black History Month at the Riverside City Council meeting. …
