On a hot summer weekend preceding Juneteenth, as attendees walked deeper along the Pierce College Mall between the long lines of various vendors, they were
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Brahmas celebrate the holiday painting pumpkins
The Pierce College Multicultural Center hosted the Pumpkin and Paint event on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Tables were arranged with rows of plain pumpkins for the
Turning hurdles to triumph
When students tell Kalynda McLean about facing hardships, she recalls the day a San Diego State University biology professor discriminated against her. “I had gone
Prioritizing Black students’ needs
The month of February recognizes and honors Black History Month: appreciating culture, educating ourselves and the community, remembering and moving forward from history. The Los
Umoja holds Black history month events
Pierce College campus remains closed due to the pandemic, but students and teachers still have the opportunity to participate and educate themselves about Black History
Putting the spotlight on increasing diversity
The California Community Colleges (CCC) held a series of webinars for Black Student Success Week, which focused on amplifying the voices of Black students and
Student services on virtual display
Student success, particularly in community colleges, frequently depends on what happens inside the classroom and outside as well. Pierce College employs a variety of organizations
Putting the unity in community
Currently in its third year at Pierce, Umoja strives to live up to its name and to provide a sense of unity, family and belonging
Help is around the corner
The unsung heroes of Pierce College lined up down The Mall Sept. 17 and 18 for the Annual Student Services Fair. The event provided a
Heritage just beyond the book shelves
The average librarian might help students find certain books, but one Pierce librarian wants to help students find the the doors to their past. Lisa