May was Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The State Hornet looks at how the university highlights and supports this community, while expanding on the different ways to continue supporting marginalized communities.
Sacramento State’s Muslim community joins forces for the soft launch of Muslim Staff Faculty Association and creates an open space for conversation, feedback and connection between faculty, staff and students regarding how to move forward with the new association.
Denim Day began in 1999 to highlight an Italian Supreme Court decision. Sacramento State recognizes the day to promote awareness of sexual assault and rape.
SWANA Heritage Month is celebrated every year in April to highlight Southwest Asian and North African culture. Sacramento State community members discuss how to carry this recognition throughout the year.
SCUSD adult transition classrooms at Sacramento State hold their annual “Best Buddies Prom” Friday, April 17 with the help of the Sacramento community and Sac State students. With student made decorations, glam teams and dance partners, community and unity is celebrated.
In January 2015, April Reign’s #OscarsSoWhite tweet started an overdue conversation around which Black performances are respected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As the Academy Awards inches closer to its 100th anniversary, how has the reverence of Black identity shaped Hollywood?
Sac State faculty received an email from the provost’s office reminding them not to distribute political or campaign materials ahead of upcoming elections. Some faculty questioned the timing of the message and what prompted it.
Sacramento State celebrates its ten-year anniversary as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by honoring the Latine and Hispanic community on campus. Beyond acknowledgements of the community’s achievements, existing gaps and issues were also addressed. The university’s library quad was transformed into a hub of Latine and Hispanic colors, sounds and flavors.
Explore the nuance and deep history of Black History Month through the lenses of Black scholars and educators. From the origins to the importance of celebrating an observational holiday created by their own community, Sacramento’s Black educators explain the significance of Black History Month.
Making up about half of Sacramento State’s student body, the unique stories of transfer students offer fresh perspectives that frame the campus culture. Coming from over 100 different California institutions, these students come equipped with both academic and life experience.
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