CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
BLACK SCHOLARS NEWSLETTER
October 17, 2025
The Black Scholars Newsletter shares dynamic, informative and empowering stories that uplift, encourage, and inspire our community.
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By Monet Jenkins
Biology major and short-distance track runner Daryana Hall is the founder of the Black Student Athlete Alliance (BSAA), a new campus organization at California State University, Long Beach that supports Black student-athletes. Inspired by the Black Athlete Summit she observed at other universities, Daryana envisioned a similar space for her peers, one where Black student-athletes could be seen, celebrated, and heard.
That vision became reality through a program housed within the Athletics Department. Today, BSAA is dedicated to advocacy, visibility, and community building, creating a powerful platform for connection and empowerment.
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Save the Date:
Black Alumni Reception
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Join us for the Black Alumni Reception, a special evening celebrating the launch of our new Black Alumni Group! Connect with fellow alumni, students, and community members as we honor Black excellence, share stories, and build lasting connections. Enjoy light refreshments, good music, and inspiring conversations as we kick off this exciting new chapter together.
Black Alumni RSVP
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Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: CSULB Alumni Center
Beach Drive, Long Beach 90815
| | | Looking for a paid summer job to help welcome new students to the Beach?? Become a SOAR Leader to gain valuable professional skills and expand your network. | | | | |
Beach Nexus: Black Alumni Network
Connect. Learn. Collaborate.
Link to Black Alumni Network
| | Join the Black Alumni Platform | The Black Scholars Team, in collaboration with Alumni Services, has launched the Black Alumni Network on the Beach Nexus platform. Be part of a powerful intergenerational community supporting Black students at CSULB. Share your journey, offer guidance, and help shape the next generation of Black Excellence. | | |
CSULB Events and Programs
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Dates: Thursdays, October 16, 23, & 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Brotman Hall 226
| | Sisterfriends is a welcoming space for connection, encouragement, and growth. Meeting every Thursday, Sisterfriends offers a chance to share experiences, build community, and uplift one another throughout the college journey. | | |
Black Student Union:
Black Consciousness Conference
Talent Show Auditions
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Got talent?? Come show BSU at their BCC Talent Show Auditions! All participants will be receiving a compensation check for their performance! You dont want to miss this!
Interest Form
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Dates: Thursday, October 16, 2025 & Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Liberal Arts Building 5 Room 150
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Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: 2695 Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles CA 90068
| | Black Campus Ministry Hike | |
Join BCM for a hike to the iconic Hollywood Sign! It's the perfect chance to get outdoors, enjoy the view, and make great memories with friends.
| | | On Saturday, Oct. 18, Not Alone at the Beach in collaboration with the Lois J. Swanson Leadership Resource Center will be hosting a Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Training which is an internationally recognized interactive leadership training designed to empower students to take an active role in ending gender-based violence. This training is free to CSULB students. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided. Additionally, students who attend will receive full completion towards the Leadership Academy certificate program. | | |
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Liberal Arts Building 5 Room 150
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Dates: Mondays, October 20, & 27, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Zoom
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Get free one-on-one consultations, every Monday for open and supportive conversations on mental health with a Dr. Shelly. These weekly talks provide guidance, coping tools, and a safe space to discuss the challenges and strengths of the Black student experience.
Register for a consultation here
| | | Join BSU for a Halloween-themed collaboration Skate Night! Come dressed in your best costume and vibe with us on the rink! | | |
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: 9105 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Community Events and Programs
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Dates: Friday, October 17, 2025 & Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM and 9:30 AM - 12PM
Location (s):
- 9105 Recreation Cir, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
- Starr King Elementary School, 145 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90805
| | Human Trafficking Awareness Month Events | Join Councilmembers of Long Beach District 8 & 9 as they raise awareness to the City of Long Beach's strategic steps in facing human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Come as a voluntee | | | E-Waste Paper & Shredding | Join Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, the City of Carson and Waste Resources, to kick off fall with a safe and efficient way to recycle, declutter and give back to our community. Join us for the E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event, a free opportunity to shred old documents and responsibly recycle e-waste items. | | |
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Carson City Hall (Parking Lot)
701 E. Carson St.
Carson, CA 90745
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