What it means to be Native American in 2020
Lakota Harden (Minnecoujou/Yankton Lakota and HoChunk) is an orator, activist, community organizer, workshop facilitator, radio host and poet. She has dedicated her life, as a daughter of seven generations of Lakota leaders, to liberation and justice. Presentation from November 17th, 2020
Black Student’s Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19
Dr. Williams discusses the mental health effects the pandemic has had on our black students. Presentation from February 11th, 2021
What Does it Mean to be Black?
The defamation of African American Images through skillful media manipulation, miseducation and cultural identity theft requires a radical redefinition of Blackness. Dr. Chike Akua’s presentation is a compelling look at the original ancient concepts of Blackness which began in Africa tens of thousands of years ago. Presentation from February 17th, 2021
The History of the Ku Klux Klan in Fresno
Professor Fontes presents a lecture on the history of the Ku Klux Klan, from the group’s beginnings in Tennessee immediately following the Civil War, through to early 20th century Fresno County.
Finding Your Spark at an HBCU
A panel featuring alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will share their experiences as an HBCU student and what career field they are in now. At the end, panelists will answer questions from the audience. Presentation from February 19th, 2021
Traditional African Drumming Performance
Traditional African Drumming featuring Mamady “WADABA” Kourouma and drum Circle by Keio Ogawa! Presentation from February 25th, 2021
Weaving Movements Together
Weaving Movements Together: Immigration, Environmental, Labor Women’s Rights and LGBT Equality. Dolores Huerta is a legendary labor leader, women’s advocate and civil rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW). Presentation from March 26th, 2021
The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race
Anthony Ocampo PhD is a scholar and writer who focuses on issues of immigration, race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality. He is the author of The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race. Presentation from April 8th, 2021
Environmental Equity, Justice and the Central Valley
A presentation by Carbon 180 Senior Policy Advisor and former CCC ASG President, Vanessa Suarez. Presentation from April 29th, 2021
