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Justice Scholars Club: A Dialogue with Dr. Cornel West on Race Matters The Justice Scholars Student Club invited Dr. Cornel West for a dialogue on his book Race Matters and other related issues. The students had a wonderful time and highly appreciated the faculty, all the students, and the administration who were present in their support. Thank you Dr. West for your truthtelling courage and your ongoing support. Please click on the link to watch the event's video. https://youtu.be/l7hJWGxLYuA

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a law on Friday that will allow some inmates who volunteer as firefighters to have their records expunged, making it easier for them to become professional firefighters after being released from prison. Why it matters: Inmate firefighters play a pivotal role in battling blazes across the state, but once released, they are required to disclose their convictions when applying for jobs, making it harder to get hired. What he's saying: "CA’...s inmate firefighter program is decades-old and has long needed reform," Newsom tweeted Friday, along with a picture of him signing the law surrounded by a scorched area. "Inmates who have stood on the frontlines, battling historic fires should not be denied the right to later become a professional firefighter." The big picture: About 3,700 incarcerated people are part of California's inmate firefighter program, with roughly 2,600 qualified to work fire lines. More than 14,800 firefighters are currently fighting 28 major wildfires burning across California, according to Cal Fire. At least 10 people have died in the the North Complex fire, which has destroyed or damaged about 2,000 structures, per AP. The August Complex, currently raging north of Sacramento, is the biggest wildfire event in California history, consuming more than 746,607 acres. Worth noting: Inmates convicted of serious crimes including, rape, murder, kidnapping or arson, will not be eligible for having their records expunged. https://www.axios.com/newsom-california-inmate-firefighters

Anything is possible when you keep your focus on your goals and believe in yourself https://www.cnn.com//keeda-haynes-tennessee-can/index.html

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A few years ago, the Justice Scholars Student Club at Lobg Beach City College viewed the documentary 13th as a part of our advocacy and awareness project about the brutalities of the criminal justice system and mass incarceration in America. We are glad to see that many people are watching it today. Better late that never. We too recommended it highly. #BlackLivesMatter https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8

Have a safe and a restful spring break, Justice Scholars. Stay Home and stay Strong. We are alone but together #StayHome #SafeSpringBreak