Centro Cultural de la Raza

VIDEO: ‘Arte en Resistencia’ annual art show returns to City College

Student artwork showcased at Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2024

Student artwork showcased at Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park

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City College Chicano/a studies brings students, community together for Binational Conference on Border Issues

The conference focuses on educating on the current, historical context of the Zapatista movement

Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia journalist • November 30, 2023

This year's binational conference held earlier this month, brought members of the Sexta Grietas del Norte, a Zapatista-affiliated U.S.-based support network, to serve as panelists.

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City College Chicano/a Studies, Centro Cultural de La Raza to honor 40th anniversary of Zapatistas

The binational conference aims to educate the community on movement, its relationship to those north of the border

Keila Menjivar Zamora, Multimedia journalist • November 16, 2023

The binational conference aims to raise awareness about the current challenges Zapatista communities in Mexico and borderland communities face. It will take place on Friday, Nov. 17 and begin at 8 a.m.

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Activist and muralist Alicia María Sui amplifies voices and empowers communities through art

Her mural in the City College cafeteria is a celebration of 50 years of Chicana/o studies

Kathryn Gray, Editor-In-Chief • October 13, 2022

Bathed in the calming purple and blue hues reflecting off a mural behind her, muralist and activist Alicia María Sui explained the meaning and history behind some of the most memorable projects she has worked on during her 20-year career.

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Chicano Park celebrates its 51st anniversary virtually

The celebration comes a year after the 50th was canceled due to the onset of COVID-19

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • April 27, 2021

The community of Chicano Park, a historical landmark with strong ties to San Diego City College, continued that mission this spring, celebrating its 51st anniversary virtually on YouTube April 19-25.

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Campus organizations collecting donations for local community

Franchesca Walker • December 9, 2014

As the semester comes to an end, many students are eager and ready to enjoy the upcoming winter holidays, and give and also receive presents. However, some individuals are less fortunate during this time...

Public art rules developed

Joe Kendall • May 20, 2014

Nearly seven months after the hanging of the Diana Gonzalez mural was stalled, City’s Public Art Committee awaits approval of permanent guidelines for displaying art on campus. Dean of Student Affairs...