Growing up gay means learning to edit yourself—until one day, you realize the only story worth telling is the unedited version.  But getting to that point was a journey for Max. Max, 34, grew...

Being a Black woman in America is a journey – one where love, identity, and self expression are constantly in conversation with society’s expectations. I’ve had people judge me for who I date...

How does someone reclaim their cultural heritage in a multicultural place? To answer this, Let’s take a look into the life of one Gen Z Latinx, Athena Torres, who lives in West Covina.  Athena Torres,...

As Black History Month unfolds, students and professors reflect on the contributions and legacies of African Americans who created a foundation for education and solidarity in the fight for social justice...

    After witnessing the sacrifices her parents made to raise a family in one of the country’s most costly places to live, psychology major Michelle Espinoza knew that she had to hit...

On a crisp summer afternoon, a walk to the end of El Sereno’s Van Horne Blvd. will lead into a small park-like fixture at the top of the hill. Ornamental trees surrounded by lush green grass greet...

“What is your resistance?” This is the question that special guest, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, asked everyone at the Black brunch event on Feb. 2. Hosted by the Division of Student Life and led by...

On Jan. 26, students and faculty gathered at the front of the Student Union Plaza to kick off the Lunar New Year event. The crowd enjoyed live entertainment, played ticket games, enjoyed Asian food, and...

I enrolled at Cal State LA for the fall semester of 2021, and during that time the majority of classes were on zoom due to the pandemic. I always wanted to find community with other Black students but...

My mom has a good heart and she shows it by teaching my brothers and me how to be good people. When I was growing up, she used to take me to volunteer at my dad’s temple and various events.  Sometimes,...

A lack of Black people on campus, instances of anti-Black racism and a lack of faculty support are things Cal State LA struggles with, according to an 87-page report detailing the experiences of Black...

It’s that time of year again when families of all walks of life come together for the holidays, but sometimes older and younger generations may have a difference in opinion that can lead to heated disagreements...