Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on articles about protests against police brutality and George Floyd's death, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed how Iran's foreign minister equated it to the way his country has been treated by the current U.S. administration.
David Marshall (English), Anthony Silard (public administration), Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies), and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in news coverage on various topics.
The panel discussion and conversation led by students, faculty, staff and guest experts will include issues related to racism, racial violence, police brutality, and their impact on the community.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) called for close, if uncomfortable, examination of racism’s prevalence to prevent confrontations such as the one that took place in New York City’s Central Park recently.
Alemayehu G. Mariam (political science, emeritus) wrote a column on Ethiopia’s constitution and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about members of extremist groups mixing in with crowds at protests against COVID-19 public health restrictions
Protests related to stay-at-home orders that have attracted extremists and fringe elements was the topic of two news interviews with Brian Levin (criminal justice).
State Sen. Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) served as the keynote speaker at CSUSB’s 2020 Womxn’s Leadership Conference on May 22, where she offered words of encouragement, advice and personal anecdotes.
The NIH awarded the $871,000 grant to increase the diversity of faculty and students engaged in research and streamline CSUSB’s grant operations.
David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the meaning of World Quds Day for Palestinians living in occupied territories and facing the expected annexation by the Israeli government of much of that area.