Photos by Milan Loiacono Editor’s note: The ability to write one’s own story is a luxury. Society often tries to wrestle the pen away, dictating a narrative that is rarely accurate and often damaging. The incredible women pictured throughout this story — Peace Ikeduba, Olivia Robinson and Heavin Hunter-Hernandez — took back the pen to define for themselves who they are and … [Read more...] about My Black is Beautiful: Building Black Pride
Black Student Association
Staff Editorial: Take Time To Reflect On Racism
Art by Caitlin Roark March 12, marked the 50th anniversary of the day that Pepperdine DPS Officer Charlie Lane shot and killed 15-year-old Larry Donnell Kimmons, whose portrait now hangs on the first floor of the Payson Library. A few days prior to the anniversary, the Black Student Association (BSA) posted messages on the Freedom Wall encouraging students and staff alike … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Take Time To Reflect On Racism
Students and Faculty Wear Black to Remember 50th Anniversary of Larry Kimmons’ Death
Dozens of Pepperdine students and faculty members wore all black clothing Tuesday, March 12 to honor the life of Larry Donnell Kimmons and remember the 50th anniversary of his tragic death. On March 12, 1969, a Pepperdine security guard shot and killed Kimmons — an unarmed, 15-year-old African-American — when he tried to use the gymnasium basketball courts on the original … [Read more...] about Students and Faculty Wear Black to Remember 50th Anniversary of Larry Kimmons’ Death
Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’
Photos by Cassandra Stephenson Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro shared his views on acceptable discourse, White privilege and institutionalized racism with members of the Pepperdine community Tuesday night in a lecture and Q&A. In what he dubbed one of the “best” lectures he has attended on college campuses around the U.S., Shapiro said his overall goal … [Read more...] about Ben Shapiro Talks Acceptable Political Discourse, Racism and Calls Out Pepperdine ‘Bitch Fest’
Clubs Discuss Upcoming On-Campus Ben Shapiro Appearance
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine College RepublicansSeveral student organizations gathered Thursday night to discuss conservative columnist and radio host Ben Shapiro's upcoming speech on Pepperdine's campus. Representatives from Black Student Association (BSA), Latino Student Association (LSA), College Democrats, Crossroads (Pepperdine's LGBTQ+ club), and other students and … [Read more...] about Clubs Discuss Upcoming On-Campus Ben Shapiro Appearance
