For actor Dusan Brown ‘24, the recently released Netflix film “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” was both a breakthrough opportunity and a bittersweet experience. Playing Sylvester in the adaptation of August Wilson’s revered...
As a Black speech language pathologist, Kiera Johnson Jenkins is used to getting questions about African American English (AAE). But she considers such queries a good sign. Jenkins is a new speech language pathologist...
Recently a colleague extended a traditional Masai greeting to me that gave me great pause before responding: “Kasserian Ingera?” or “And how are the children?” Deceptively simple, this greeting is, yes, an interrogative...
Chapman University is celebrating the history, lives and culture of the African American community with a variety of virtual events planned in recognition of Black History Month. A series of panel discussions, film...
For years, Michelle Samura has sought to expand learning opportunities to include those who typically get overlooked. So during this time when issues of racial and social equity are at the forefront, she sees great...
Student Government Association (SGA) Senator Steele Viverette ’22 wants all Chapman University students to know one thing: “We see you, we’re listening and we’re getting things done.” Since taking office, the double...
Paola Portillo ‘22 had her heart set on attending Chapman University, but as a first-generation student of limited means, she wasn’t sure her goal was reachable. Working with supportive staff members in the Office of...
Just four miles from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, young filmmakers are learning to bring their stories to life through the Youth Cinema Project at Santa Ana High School. Chapman University...
As a K-12 student growing up in Santa Ana, Chrystee Lopez switched schools almost every other year. She always seemed to be moving, but she wasn’t getting anywhere. After a childhood she describes as troubled, Lopez...
September is always special to Jimmie C. Gardner. In 2016, that was the month when charges leading to his wrongful conviction and a legal nightmare lasting nearly 30 years were finally dismissed. This year the...
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