Kiki Kill holds up a "10" on the judges' panel for the Ideal Black Man beauty pageant. The event challenged the stereotypes of Black men, allowing for contestants to see the men's whole selves as they discussed their majors, skills, styles and…

CSUSM student Keenan Ocansey recreates a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting for the Black History Experience.

The Black History Experience was an event held by the Black SistaHood. The event showcased the great works of Black and African people…

Graduate Kayla Wilkins celebrates with her parents at CSUSM's 2019 Black Graduation ceremony.

Zaria Towery (L) and Ariel Stevenson (R) speak at "The Akilah Green Natural Hair Talk" on February 13th, 2019 in the University Student Union ballroom. The event was put together by the Black SistaHood student group. The Natural Hair Talk aimed to…

Panelists at the Cultures Confined exhibition opening, from left to right: Moderator Dr. Toni Olivas, Flor Alveraz, Jake Northington, Dr. Chris Bickel, Martin Leyva, Maria Valdivia. "Cultures Confined" was a student-driven exhibition that documented…

Contestants lined up onstage at the Ideal Black Man beauty pageant, held in October 2018. The event challenged the stereotypes of Black men, allowing for contestants to see the men's whole selves as they discussed their majors, skills, styles and…

Members of the Black Sistahood take notes and ask questions of contestants at the Ideal Black Man beauty pageant, held in October 2018. The event challenged the stereotypes of Black men, allowing for contestants to see the men's whole selves as they…

Aaron Dixon (L) and Barbara Easley-Cox listening to the audience during the "Revolutionary Grain" panel discussion. A panel of Black Panthers and author/photographer Suzun Lucia Lamaina spoke at California State University San Marcos. Dixon was one…

Barbara Easley-Cox speaks at the "Revolutionary Grain" panel discussion at CSUSM. A panel of Black Panthers and author/photographer Suzun Lucia Lamaina spoke at California State University San Marcos. Easley-Cox was involved with the Black Panther…

Student staffing the book sale table during the "Revolutionary Grain" panel discussion at CSUSM. A panel of Black Panthers and author/photographer Suzun Lucia Lamaina spoke at California State University San Marcos. The panel discussion was hosted by…