On March 14th, 2023 I and a friend of mine attended a speech in the BSRC (Black Student Resource Commons) called Black and Born Out of the US. The purpose of this speech was for students who had been born Continue reading
Dr. Mae Jemison is the textbook definition of a modern renaissance man (or in her case, woman). In her live interview at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Jemison spoke to USD students about the profound accomplishments she’s achieved Continue reading
Michael Sheppard. The Blog Assignment Being a queer and black individual in America throughout history has suffered persecution, maltreatment, and oppression. Due to the set alone hardship of being black in America, African Americans that also consider themselves queer Continue reading
On March 29th, 2023, I attended “TPB’s Women’s History Month Event with guest lecturer Dr. Mae Jemison” in collaboration with the Black Student Union, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the Women’s Commons. During the event, Dr. Jemison was Continue reading
Jake Lucko HIST-128 Dr. Miller Black History at USD Project The Nixon and Regan precedencies created harmful stereotypes that proved to have lasting damaging effects. Policies like the war on drugs, anti-affirmative action strategies, and rhetoric downplaying the racism in Continue reading
A program I attended was the public speech about the Red Lip Theology by Candice Marie Benbow. She herself presented the speech. The Red Lip Theology is about Candice realizing that she needed to get her life together, she realizes Continue reading
For my black history project, I attended Derrick Broom’s program in the Kroc Center for Peace and Justice where he spoke about the challenges black men face during their educational experiences, specifically in obtaining higher levels of education. Derrick Brooms Continue reading
I attended the program “Black and Born Outside”, this event was organized by the Black at USD club. The speakers were USD students from different parts of Africa who shared their unique narratives. Although their experiences varied, they all Continue reading
Dr. Mae Jemison’s Symbolization of Black Women’s Power – Marlen Navarro “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life.” This well known quote said by Dr. Continue reading
Olivia Johnson BSRC x LGBTQ+ Commons For my Black History at USD project, I spectated a collaboration event hosted by the Black Student Resource Commons and LGBTQ+ & Allies Commons via zoom. Organizations such as these serve to give minority Continue reading
