April 16, 2009
The Black Hour
The Black Hour broadcasts every third Friday on 9th Floor Radio. The show is produced by African American students at Laney, and deals with various issues affecting black people. It is the only public affairs show for black students on the station.The Black Hour 'goes green'
April 9, 2009
Laney Tower
The Black Hour broadcasts every third Friday on 9th Floor Radio. The show is produced by African American students at Laney, and deals with various issues affecting black people. It is the only public affairs show for black students on the station.Laney's Bashir wins Idol at Unity Day
March 26, 2009
Laney Tower
Peralta's four campuses came together in solidarity to celebrate the second annual Unity Day at Laney College on Thursday, March 19. The event kicked-off at 11 a.m. as house band "Rusty Nails" set the soundtrack for the day, pumping out upbeat modern hits as well as classic jam anthems.'The Black Hour'
BSU members form radio show to air issues
April 24, 2008
Laney Tower
The word 'black' is often used figuratively to describe negative occurences but a few Laney students are redefining "Blackness." "The Black Hour" is an internet radio show, organized by members of the Laney Black Student Union (BSU), airing on 9th Floor Radio through Peralta TV.Black Caucus Conference held at El Camino
Students from throughout state attend
February 28, 2008
Laney Tower
Black students from COA, Laney and Berkeley City joined students from throughout the state at the 10th Annual Black Caucus Leadership Conference (ABCLC) held at El Camino College Feb. 15-16. Keynote speakers included Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Assembly Member Mervyn Dymally, and California Community Colleges Board of Governors Member Rev. J. Alfred Smith'Say it Loud' at Laney
Feb. 14, 2008
Laney Tower
Afros, bell bottoms and Black Panther styled leather jackets, worn by beautiful young models, graced the stage of the Laney Theater Feb. 2 at the 4th Annual 'Say it Loud' Youth Fashion Show. The show bridged 70's and HipHip culture through fashion. Produced by Mark Elliott of New Breed Entertainment, and directed by Mario Benton of Mario B.Youngsters 'Say it Loud'
70's and Hiphop cultures collide
February 14, 2008
Laney Tower
A plethora of groovy styles, cool cats, and smooth moves came together Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Laney Theater. Hosted by Kimberly Facen and sponsored by Youth UpRising, the "Say it Loud" fashion show was a chance for Mario B and his class of models to show off a kind of fusion combining styles of today in retrospect to the 70's.Black caucus conference to be held at El Camino
Over 200 students from throughout California to attend
February 14, 2008
Laney Tower
Hundreds of community college students of African Descent are expected to attend the 10th Annual Black Caucus Leadership Conference being held at El Camino College in Torrance Feb. 15-16, 2008. This year's conference theme is "Sankofa: Honoring our past, celebrating the present, building our future," commemorating the organization's history and growing legacy.
Former Laney English faculty shares memoir
January 31, 2008
Laney Tower
Adam David Miller, poet, writer, editor/publisher, and former Laney College English instructor will read from his recently published and highly acclaimed memoir, "Ticket to Exile," 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wed. Feb. 3 in Tower 450. Miller's reading celebrates Black History Month at Laney College.Black History Month Essay Contest
Laney BSU accepting submissions
January 31, 2008
Laney Tower
The Laney Black Student Union is accepting submissions for a Black History Month Essay Contest. Entries should answer the question, "How did Carter G. Woodson and other African-American scholars contribute to racial tolerance and multiculturalism in America?" For contest criteria and incentives, contact the Laney BSU at laneybsu@gmail.com.Peralta Police Reports
West African drum stolen from BSU room
January 31, 2008
Laney Tower
A West African "djembe," hand drum was reported stolen at 4:41 p.m. Wed. Jan. 23 from room 403 in the Laney Student Center.'Say it loud!' at Laney
Youth fashion show filled with Afros, HipHop and 70's culture
January 31, 2008
Laney Tower
Have you ever seen an Afro so big its owner couldn't walk through the door? Or how about a dashiki so colorfully loud and proud that you thought you were back in the motherland? If you answered 'Yes!' to either of these questions, you are more than likely a product of the 70's.Leadership Conference planned for Black History Month 2008
December 14, 2007
Laney Tower
The Black Caucus of the California Student Association of Community Colleges will host its 10th Annual Leadership Conference at El Camino College in Torrance Feb. 15-16, 2008. This year's conference theme is "Sankofa: Honoring our past, celebrating the present, building our future," commemorating the organization's legacy.Letters to the Editor
Highland underestimated our students
December 13, 2007
Laney Tower
In response to your letter about the organizers of the recent HIV/AIDS testing on campus ('Aids testing short on supplies,' Nov. 29), we would like to clarify a few points.Letters to the Editor
AIDS testing short on supplies
HIV/AIDS testing at Laney is a great thing you're doing to provide information and awareness about this situation in the Bay Area.ASLC funds AIDS testing at Laney
Council supports Great American Smoke-Out
November 15, 2007
Laney Tower
Free and confidential HIV/AIDS testing, and the satisfaction of knowing, should be enough reason for Laney students to get tested without using extravagant incentives such as free food and gifts. This was the resounding message conveyed by the ASLC Council members at its regular meeting on Nov. 7.HIV/AIDS testing held at Laney
Over 150 students take three-minute cotton swab test
November 15, 2007
Laney Tower
Alameda County has been under a 'state of emergency' since 1998 due to the rapidly increasing number of people becoming infected with HIV/AIDS. Part of the difficulty in preventing the spread of the disease is the ignorance surrounding testing opportunities and the negative stigma about being screened.BSU demands Ethnic Studies faculty
Students stress need for full-time African American Studies faculty
November 1, 2007
Laney Tower
On Oct. 23, the Laney College Black Students Union (BSU) held a noontime rally on the quad to protest the fact that Laney no longer has any full-time African American studies teachers and to demand that the administration prioritize this department for upcoming faculty allocations.What's Up
HIV/AIDS Screening at Laney College
November 1, 2007
Laney Tower
Free and anonymous HIV/AIDS testing will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in 401B of the Student Center and "Liberty Hall" -- 403. The event is organized by the Laney College Black Student Union.
Louis Farrakhan 'live' at Laney
Lively speech on the 'Holy Day of Atonement'
October 18, 2007
Laney Tower
Nearly 350 people came to the Laney College Forum on Oct. 16 to hear the Nation of Islam's (NOI) leader, the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan, speak live via webcast. The program, which was co-sponsored by the Oakland Muhammad Mosque and the Laney Black Student Union, commemorated the 12th anniversary of the historic Million Man March of 1995 when over one million African-American men descended upon Washington, D.C.Protest planned to support Jena 6
September 20, 2007
Laney Tower
On Thursday Sept. 20, the Black Student Unions (BSUs) of Berkeley City, Laney and Merritt Colleges will demonstrate to raise awareness of the Jena 6 in Louisiana. Berkeley City College (BCC) BSU President Sunnye Braithwaite encouraged the other BSUs of the Peralta Colleges to get involved in the Jena 6 caseFall semester brings new life to campus
Food, fun and excitement unite Laney students
September 20, 2007
Laney Tower
Students were welcomed by the "Welcome Back Bash" thrown by the Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC) on Aug. 30 on the Quad. ASLC did a great job in attempting to bring the students together; the students seemed amused and enjoyed the cool prizes that were raffled, prizes like iPods and bookstore gift cards.
