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Spring Dates and Times
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Spring Dates and Times
To Be AnnouncedClick Here to Register
Spring Dates and Times
To Be AnnouncedClick Here to Register
The purpose of the Queen Mother’s Luncheon is to serve as a meet and greet event for Black female students, faculty, staff, and the Queen Mothers’ Society. The attendees will be introduced to the distinguished women of the Queen Mothers’ Society and will have the opportunity to hear about their accomplishments and lived experiences, as well as partake in an inter-generational dialogue about passions and goals.
This years' luncheon will highlight the importance of Black female leadership and feature special guests: First Lady, Mrs. Davida Hopkins-Parham and Chair of the Africana Studies Department, Dr. Nicol. A $25 GrubHub lunch credit will be provided to the first 40 students registrants. Student participants who attend the entire event will be placed in a drawing to win one of five Michelle Obama's "Becoming" book/journal bundles. This event is open to all.
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Thursday, February 25th at 6:00pm (PST)
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Black-Owned Business/Vendor Day take place during the Fall and Spring semesters and serves to reintroduce local Black owned businesses to the campus community.The purpose of Black-Owned Business/Vendor Day, is to promote Black entrepreneurship, exposure to Black Businesses, and to circulate the Black dollar within the community.
Offered during the Fall semester, the Black Professional Speakers Series brings Black professionals to the Rose Black Resource Center to discuss their area of expertise. Speakers demonstrate how they as professionals navigate their career, give insight to particular industries, and discuss major trends in the various areas in which they operate. The speakers will talk about career strategies, tips for success, followed by a short Q&A.
The purpose of Melanated Movie Screenings is to promote Black filmmakers and casts who are highlighting Black issues and/topics while creating and building community among Black students and their peers. Screenings take place once every semester. Following each screening, the RBRC will host a dialogue and discussion to “unpack” the movie.
The Queen Mother’s Luncheon serves as a meet and greet event for Black students, faculty, staff, and the Queen Mothers’ Society. The attendees will be introduced to the distinguished women of the Queen Mothers’ Society and will have the opportunity to hear about their accomplishments and lived experiences, as well as partake in an inter-generational dialogue about passions and goals.
The Rose Black Resource Center welcomes back students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni who are members or allies of the Black and African community at CSUDH. It is the intention of this event to foster a connection between students, student organizations, faculty,and staff to ensure community and connection for all attendees. It is the goal that the Welcome Black mixer will be a uniting event that will ensure the connection of both cultural and ethnic development and the affinity experience of inclusion within the Toro Community.
Taking place in the Spring, the Annual Black Excellence Banquet has allows Black students to highlight their success both inside the classroom and within the community. Students who receive awards during the banquet have exemplified academic excellence; are active leaders on campus, and are extremely passionate about uplifting the Black community.
Fall Poetry Night (National Black Poetry Day)
In honor of National Black Poetry Day (Oct. 17th - The birthday of the first Black published poet, Jupiter Hammon), students organize to celebrate National Black Poetry Day by honoring past and present Black poets and celebrate the importance of Black heritage, literacy, and the contributions made by Black creative writers.
Spring Poetry Slam
The goal of the Spring Poetry Slam is to provide a communal space for Black students to freely express themselves through the art of poetry and spoken word.
Talk to Me Sis is a supportive space organized and attend by those those who self-identity as Black women to heal and connect through discussions, events, mentoring, and networking. It is a community where Black women's experiences are discussed, heard, recognized and truly centered.
This group focuses on supporting students who self-identify as male and Black/of African ancestry. It will aim to provide a space for Black men to voice their experiences, explore their identities, and empower them to make positive lifestyle changes. Topics covered group may include, but are not limited to: academic difficulties, race-related stress (microaggressions & racism), substance use, anger, relationships, family stressors, adjusting to college, and masculinity.