Not too long ago, Sacramento State held a panel discussion called "Engaging Racism." As college students and the future of our country, we should be having this conversation, and we should be engaging...

This is a plea. A plea for everyone and anyone that is able to vote. A plea for NO ONE to vote for Donald Trump.Trump has proven, on many occasions, that he is racist, xenophobic, sexist and most prominently,...

Aisha Engle is a multifaceted woman; she is an activist, mother, scholar and a self-described victorious survivor. In a world where women seem so marginalized and woman of color are even more disenfranchised,...

Angela Davis is one of the most prominent figures in American history her story, transcends the average activist, feminist and social commentator.At the University of the Pacific on Feb. 17, her lecture...

Organizations that provide safe zones for people to freely express themselves are crucial to those that may be struggling with aspects of their identity, or just do not feel comfortable being themselves...

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in American...

As people marched from Sacramento City College to the state Capitol and finally to the Sacramento Convention Center, Jan. 19 became more than a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; It was a day of solidarity...

Though she may be comparable to artists like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, this singer-songwriter is definitely holding her own in the musical world. Goapele, hailing from Oakland, California is no longer...

Spreading positive energy and propagating messages of love, the Cosmic Vibe record label is just one of many business ventures of the Shinshuri Foundation that are meant to support not only tuition free...

Instrumental band creates a buzz about town. Ideateam's ensemble of music is extraordinary, complete with an epic band of nine guys and a full complement of instruments, ranging from horns to guitars...

Recently, The Sacramento Bee posted images and a few articles on its Facebook page about protests throughout the country the night Darren Wilson was not indicted.As I read comments like, “Brown’s parents...

Iggy Azalea is not the only Australian artist shining in the U.S.; The Sunpilots have been rocking American stages recently and have a three-month tour with 70 shows in 34 states.The Sunpilots left Australia...

The Israeli duo Hank & Cupcakes are back with a new album and are currently on tour promoting themselves as an independent band after leaving the BMG record label.After leaving Israel in 2008 to make it...

Four brothers--no, not like the movie--but the four Baggaley brothers that make up the band Brown Shoe, were in town from the Los Angeles area for Saturday night’s show at the Blue Lamp.The Blue Lamp...

Janelle Monáe, Drake and Lauryn Hill were all there -- in spirit at least. One could even feel Maya Angelou’s presence in the Multi-Cultural Center where political statements and hope-filled words took...

Community, unity and action were the main themes of Black Organization Night at Sacramento State on Oct. 3. and made it clear that even the smallest action could have a huge impact.Org. Night was held...

Hip-hop and rap today is not the same as yesteryear’s. The differences in hip-hop today and hip-hop then, is most discernible in lyrical content, the production of sounds and possibly in the lack of...

Music has been known to evoke emotion in people, but can it also alter one’s mood? Sacramento State students and staff may have the answer and an explanation.“Yes, songs can definitely change moods,...

California native, Dig The Kid and Italy’s, Lacuna Coil rocked out at Discovery Park in Sacramento for Monster Energy’s, Aftershock.Limp Bizkit, Tech N9ne and Godsmack are just a few that headlined...

Black composers have been a part of the classical genre for close to two centuries.Susheel Bibbs, Ph.D, has brought new light to some of the hidden history of black people through her music and films.Sacramento...

Sacramento State ID cards are more than just a bad photo, they are also a student’s key to services and money saving opportunities.According to the OneCard website, students can use their OneCard as...