Tag: Black History Month
Take a trip with “Symbiopsychotaxiplasm”
Pronounced as “symbio-psycho-taxi-plasm,” William Greaves’s 1968 film is as mind-melding as its title suggests. It is a defining work of avant-garde cinema. Before Alejandro...
During this Black History Month, ‘Nickel Boys’ is a must-see
Among the most talked about films of 2024, the awards contenders for best picture seem to be between “The Brutalist” and “Anora,” and maybe...
Radar Replay: ‘Pariah’
Spoilers for ending
“Pariah” (2011) is a coming of age film that follows a Black teenager, Alike Freeman, through her coming of age journey as...
‘Rye Lane’ is an essential modern rom-com
With Black History Month still in full-swing, and with Valentine’s Day having just passed, the film that feels especially relevant is 2023’s “Rye Lane.”
Directed...
Go back and get it: African Student Programs Spotlight
Before you proceed, be sure to “go back and get it.”
Channeling and preserving the past is a culturally formative sentiment amongst the African community...
The fight for equality across decades
From massive protests against racial segregation and discrimination in the 1960s to the fight against police brutality, African Americans have advocated for equality for...
Black History Month sees a reflection of Black history and pivotal...
Black History Month presents the opportunity to explore the Black student experience at UC Riverside. As one of the leading schools in diversity and...
Winter Soulstice is a night of soulful vibes with a tinge...
The Associated Student Program Board (ASPB) hosted 2021’s Winter Soulstice on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m., featuring Jorja Smith as the headliner and...
Tales from the Mothership
With Black History Month reaching its end, we’ve delved into many aspects of African American culture. We’ve acknowledged the accomplishments of great individuals and...
Black History Month begins with a bang
Riverside’s winter weather proved to be not so wintry once again as a much-too-warm 80 degrees persisted on Wednesday afternoon. Highlanders dashed off to...