A Celebration of Womanhood
Lured by the smell of authentic tacos or a desire to learn about Latino culture and tradition, about 30 students, faculty and community members gathered in the Diversity Achievement Center on Friday, March 2,...
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Beauty of My Black Hair
Imagine an average day, you’re out in public, at school, or work, or wherever you spend your time when suddenly a stranger comes up to you and asks if they can touch your hair....
Día De Los Muertos: Calaveras, ofrendas and pan de muerto, oh my!
The Diversity Achievement Center (DAC) put together an altar and began accepting ofrendas on Oct. 31, in preparation for Día de los Muertos. The DAC will celebrate by preparing Mexican hot cocoa and pan...
Dreamer Day: LBCC hosts event in support of recipients of DACA
With the state of DACA up in the air, many who benefit from the executive order are afraid of what the future may hold. Blanca Ortiz and Juan Navarro were tired of being afraid...
Fierce Courage: Motivational speaker hosts LBCC poetry workshop, spreading courage and hope.
Roughly 30 students and faculty, all with notebooks and pens in hand, filled the Diversity Achievement Center for an impromptu poetry workshop led by activist, artist, philanthropist, poet, and member of the Cheyenne &...
WELCOME DAY
On Sept. 20, new students swarmed the courtyard acquainting themselves with clubs and activities designed to help orient themselves to Albany Campus. The men’s acapella group, Blue Light Special, performed every hour with songs...
Big Black Man on Campus (BBMOC): A student experience from DAC Administrative Assistant Raven Womack Sr.
You might have seen me around campus. I’m the 6’7, big black guy, with the huge smile and hello. I’m on some of the literature here as well as a flag in the parking...
Unveiling the Veil: World Hijab Day educates the LB community about the history of a controversial item of clothing
On Friday, April 28, a group of students and staff gathered to learn more about the hijab, a traditional Muslim headdress. The Diversity Achievement Center was filled with the excited chatter of those who...
“Cinco de Mayo: More Than a Day of Drinking” Sugary-sweet margaritas are leaving a bitter aftertaste in many people’s mouths
When most Americans think of Cinco de Mayo, the majority envision plastic-beaded jewelry, scantily-clad women, and an extreme excess of alcohol. Music, laughing, and talking fill the air and the scene is set in...
A Noche with LBCC: LB hosts a night for future Latino students and their families
It’s 5 p.m. in the Commons and the aroma of fresh tortillas, arroz, and frijoles infuse the air. The faces, many of which are new to the LBCC cafeteria, seem right at home as...
