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February marks Black History Month, a celebration of African American culture and contributions. Sacramento State is a Black-Serving Institution and is home to variety of resources and events that honor and celebrate the Black community. (Graphic made in Canva by Brionna Woody)

Black History Month 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Community

Annie Biebl, Staffer February 14, 2025
Check out events, activities and resources that Sac State is offering to students during Black History Month.
Sacramento State students show solidarity during the immigration protest Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at the Library quad. The protest consisted of personal testimonials, informative speeches and chants in support of the immigrant community.

Sac State students stand in solidarity with undocumented immigrants

Analah Wallace and Rain Barron February 12, 2025
A protest against ICE raids and current Immigration policies was held Tuesday in the Sac State Library quad by Brown Issues and other human rights organizations.
A crowd of people peruse wine tasting tables inside the Old Sugar Mill during the Black History Month Art Show Feb. 18, 2024. The Old Sugar Mill hosts 14 local wineries to emphasize a “farm-to-glass” concept.

Old Sugar Mill puts local Black businesses at the forefront with annual art show

Delaney Joyce, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 12, 2025
Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg is hosting its annual Black History Month Art Show with a plethora of artists, vendors, food trucks and more to support local businesses and bring together the Northern California community.
Guests view portraits at the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery in the University Union Gallery Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The gallery focuses on Black scholars in classicism.

‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery shines light on unsung heroes in classic studies

Chris D. Johnson, Staffer February 12, 2025
Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery is hosting the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13. The gallery showcases the rich history of Black scholars in Greek and Roman humanities studies to celebrate Black History Month.
The welcome sign in the Dreamer Resource Center Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. The Dreamer Resource Center aims to provide support to undocumented students at Sac State.

Resources for undocumented students or mixed-status families facing uncertainty

Aliza Imran, Podcast Editor February 5, 2025
As uncertainty and fear rises over immigration raids, here is a compiled list of resources, organizations and information.
The 2025 Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration, running from January 29 to February 12, marking the year of the snake. Lunar New Year is celebrated with symbols like vibrant red lanterns. 
(Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

Lunar New Year celebrates history, culture and community

Cheryl Howard, Staffer February 5, 2025
Celebrating the past and present of Lunar New Year, Sac State students share their traditions, family and history on the holiday.

Sacramento State hosts the 6th International Conference on Genocide

Skylar Findlay, Jonathan Santiago, and Emilie Jocson December 6, 2024
In this video, we gathered interviews and footage from the 6th International Conference on Genocide held at Sacramento State. Leaders and guest speakers traveled internationally to share their experiences during the three-day event which included various panels displaying tragedies, reflections, prevention and unity.
A couple of the many examples of Native American art posted throughout the Esak’timá Center Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2024. The center is filled with artistic works from Native artists.

Esak’timá Center empowers Native American heritage on campus

Jessica Shona-Stewart, Staffer November 27, 2024
The Esak’timá Center at Sac State opened this year as a resource for Native American students where they can receive academic advising, free printing and much more.

President Luke Wood announces launch of Sac State’s Native American College

Aliza Imran, Sharmarke Holif, and Jonathan Santiago November 26, 2024
Luke Wood announces the beginning of the new Native American College in fall 2025.
The promo art for “When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” displays a picture of Eva Rutland holding the hands of her eldest daughters, Ginger and Patty-Jo. Most of Eva Rutland’s children were mentioned but never directly shown in the show, since only six actors comprised the cast. (Photo Courtesy of The Guild Theater)

‘When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story’ flips the script on Black theater narratives

Ismael Martinez Castillo, Staffer November 20, 2024
“When We Were Colored: A Mother’s Story” written by Playwright Ginger Rutland is a story that focuses on the journey of a middle-class Black woman who grew up in the segregated South. The play then follows her move to Sacramento in 1952 with her family as they navigate life in a more integrated society.
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