California State University San Marcos

Oral history interview of Louis Adamsel for Black Student Center oral history project, May 28th, 2021

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00:00:00 - Interview Introduction 00:00:46 - Childhood and early education experience 00:02:20 - Developing an understanding of Blackness 00:06:55 - Learning about Black history and the Black experience in childhood and adolescence 00:10:36 - Comparing lived experiences in Georgia, Los Angeles, and choosing Cal State San Marcos 00:20:49 - Adamsel's relationship with the Black Student Center 00:26:37 - Leaders on the Black Student Center project, their contributions, and unsung heroes 00:31:39 - Visions for the Black Student Center at its inception and its current mission 00:35:32 - Needs of students, staff, and faculty involved in the Black Student Center's creation 00:39:22 - Pushback to the creation of the Black Student Center 00:51:24 - Attending the The Black Student Center Grand Opening 00:51:25 - Attending the The Black Student Center Grand Opening and continuing levels of support after the BSC Opening 01:04:33 - The Black Student Center's impact on the campus community and on Adamsel personally 01:14:53 - Behind the scenes stories 01:32:05 - Personal impact of Black activism and social justice movements 01:51:50 - Adamsel's thoughts on the Black Student Center Oral History Project