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Faculty panelists during a virtual forum will share their personal and professional experiences with racism and civil disobedience while discussing what they can do to help students navigate this critical moment for racial equality and social justice in America.
June 12, 2020

"Structural Racism, Civil Disobedience, and the Road to Racial Justice in the Age of COVID-19," will take place virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

Faculty in the News
June 10, 2020

Meredith Conroy (political science) co-authored an article on “How Black Americans view their racial identity,” and David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest U.S. economic sanctions against Iran.

Virtual memorial honors George Floyd and Black Lives Matter movement
June 9, 2020

About 450 people virtually attended a memorial service hosted by the university on Tuesday to honor the memory of George Floyd and to provide an opportunity to discuss ways to combat police brutality and racism.

Faculty in the News
June 9, 2020

Anthony Silard (public administration) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) share perspectives from their areas of expertise in news related to the protests stemming from death of George Floyd.

CSUSB to hold a virtual memorial service June 9 to honor the life of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of violence (
June 8, 2020

CSUSB to hold a virtual memorial service June 9 to honor the life of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement and victims of violence.

CSUSB Police Department
June 8, 2020

California State University chiefs of police stand in unity with students, faculty and staff of the CSU in supporting the family of George Floyd, denouncing the use of excessive force and reaffirming their commitment to foster a campus culture that prioritizes compassion and care for all.

Faculty in the News
June 5, 2020

The expertise of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism was tapped by the news media in its coverage of the demonstrations spurred by the death of George Floyd. Kevin Grisham (assistant director of research/geography and environmental studies) shared his insight on antifa, and Brian Levin (director/criminal justice) discussed the possible role of outside agitators at the protests.

Faculty in the News
June 4, 2020

Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the state of the region’s economy and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed on topics related to the recent protests spurred by the death of George Floyd.

Faculty in the News
June 3, 2020

Stacey Fraser (music) was highlighted in an article about the latest work of composer Jack van Zandt, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about  Antifa and other topics.