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VIDEO/AUDIO: City College men’s basketball beat MiraCosta to claim outright PCAC crown

Second-half 15-2 run sends Knights to postseason play; seeding, venues selected Sunday

Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • February 24, 2024

A second-half 15-2 run sends Knights to postseason play; Seeding, venues to be selected Sunday.

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GAME PREVIEW: City College men’s basketball plays for sole possession of conference championship Friday

Knights assured a share Wednesday of title after win at Palomar, a MiraCosta loss at Miramar

Vince Outlaw, Multimedia Journalist • February 23, 2024

Knights assured a share Wednesday of title after win at Palomar, a MiraCosta loss at Miramar

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City College Umoja program celebrates Black History Month with Black Film Fridays

Umoja community reflects on last year while promoting social justice, highlighting impactful stories through film

Nadia Lavin, Multimedia Journalist • February 14, 2024

Umoja community reflects on last year while promoting social justice, highlighting impactful stories through film

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City College alums return, guide students in building Black wealth

The event, sponsored by HUBU, marked the end of Black History Month

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • March 3, 2023

For San Diego City College alums Anthony Walker and Alonzo Harvey, closing out Black History Month on the campus was a full-circle moment.

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GALLERY: With playoffs looming, City College men’s basketball shines on Sophomore Night

The action-packed double-header celebration was the last at home before the playoffs begin on Feb. 25

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • February 24, 2023

Harry West Gym was roaring as the San Diego City College men's basketball team took the court in the first game of a doubleheader celebrating Black History Month and the sophomores on the men's and women's rosters.

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City College to host basketball celebration for sophomores, Black History Month

Outreach, Athletics among the program that collaborate on the community event

Joel Nevarez, Multimedia Journalist • February 15, 2023

San Diego City College will celebrate Black History Month and its sophomores athletes with a night full of basketball and giveaways at the Harry West Gym on Feb.15 starting at 4:30 p.m.

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REVIEW: ‘Black Panther’ sparked a cultural phenomenon

2018 film first in series of movie screenings in honor of Black History Month at San Diego City College

Shamere Grimes, Multimedia Journalist • February 7, 2023

San Diego City College’s Umoja program is hosting a film viewing in honor of Black History Month every Friday in February. The series began with “Black Panther” on Feb. 3 in MS-162. The sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be screened on Feb. 10, with “42” set for Feb. 16 (due to the Lincoln Day holiday) and “King Richard” shown on Feb. 24.

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Campus comes alive at Soul Food Celebration

City College community gathers to celebrate Black History Month

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 2, 2022

Smells of fried chicken and gumbo wafted through campus enticing people to gather at the patio of the San Diego City College A building where students, faculty and staff shared soul food in celebration of Black History Month coming to a close.

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City College shines a light on mental health struggles in Black communities

Mental health barriers the focus of Black History Month events

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • March 1, 2022

To help shine a light on the stigma around mental health in Black communities, City hosted multiple events throughout Black History Month aimed at breaking down some of these barriers.

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REVIEW: ‘Maya Angelou: And StilI l Rise’

City College to host a virtual screening of award-winning feature documentary showcasing the life of master extraordinaire, Maya Angelou

Victor Ortiz, Jr., Multimedia Journalist • February 25, 2022

San Diego City College will host the virtual screening of “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” beginning at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25.

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GALLERY: Zuzu Acrobats wow crowd at City College

The Tanzanian troupe balanced, contorted, danced and hammed it up for the first live on-campus event of the spring semester

Kathy Archibald and Kathryn Gray • February 23, 2022

San Diego City College students whooped and hollered as the Zuzu Acrobats performed in Curran Plaza on Feb. 22 for the first live event of the spring semester.

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‘Hidden Figures’ film screening sparks discussion about injustice, progress

City College Black Film Friday events shine spotlight on Black history through cinema

Kathryn Gray, Editor In Chief • February 18, 2022

In celebration of Black History Month, San Diego City College hosted a screening and discussion of the film “Hidden Figures” on Feb. 17 on Zoom for Black Film Friday.

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