NBC Palm Springs' second part of its series on policing in Black communities featured CSBS Dean Rafik Mohamed, Marc Robinson (history) and Zachary Powell (criminal justice) discussing political influence on law enforcement. Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) will be one of the panelists at a forum that will focus on the policies and strategies that university officials should consider to make remote learning more equitable.
Zachary Powell (criminal justice), Marc Robinson (history) and Rafik Mohamed (dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) were interviewed for a segment on the history of policing Black communities, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) commented on the latest news involving NASCAR, a noose in a racetrack garage and Black racecar driver Bubba Wallace.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) wrote an op-ed column on extremists recent activity as a possible preview of turmoil during the U.S. presidential election, and was interviewed on various topics related to extremists' behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and the demonstrations stemming from the death of George Floyd.
Zachary Powell (criminal justice) was asked about the possible impact of defunding on a consent decree aimed at reforming the Chicago Police Department, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the extremist “Boogaloo” movement.
California State University chiefs of police stand in unity with students, faculty and staff of the CSU in supporting the family of George Floyd, denouncing the use of excessive force and reaffirming their commitment to foster a campus culture that prioritizes compassion and care for all.
Fourteen people died that day – five of them CSUSB alumni – and all were remembered during a memorial service at the university’s Peace Garden.
CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences will hold a Day of Remembrance on Monday, Dec. 2, at the Peace Garden next to the Chemical Sciences building to honor the victims of the Dec. 2, 2015 mass shooting.
Rigaud Joseph (social work), Brian Levin (criminal justice), David Yaghoubian (history) and Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) were mentioned in news coverage this week.
The Center for Criminal Justice Research’s Gang Violence Symposium, "Untangling the Web of Violence," will take place from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in room SB 128 in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building.