Fresno State's Cross Cultural and Gender Center

BarberShop Talk is more than just a conversation—it’s a community. This is a dedicated space for Black and African American identifying men to come together, share experiences, and support one another.

Whether you need to vent, seek advice, or simply be around brothers who understand, this is your place. Join us every Wednesday for real talk, connection, and growth. ✊🏾

Let’s build and uplift each other. See you there!

💈BarberShop Talk
🗓 Date: August 28th (Every Wednesday)
🕒Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Location: Library 3126 (3rd Floor)

       

Sistah-to-Sistah is a safe and empowering space where Black and African American identifying women can come together to connect, share, and support one another. Whether you’re looking for community, advice, or simply a place to be yourself, this is where you belong.

Join us every Thursday for uplifting conversations, sisterhood, and empowerment. Together, we rise! ✊🏾💕

👑 Sistah-To-Sistah
🗓 Every Thursday
🕛Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Harambe Room, Thomas Building

       

Are you ready to boost your study game this semester? Come join us at our weekly Study Squad sessions, where you can connect with fellow students, share tips, and tackle your coursework together in a supportive and focused environment!
Bring your books, your questions, and your determination—let’s succeed together! 💪🏾

🗓 When: Every Thursday
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Learning Center (Basement/ Lower Level of the Library)

     

🍦LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social🍦

Come chill with us! Meet LGBTQ+ and allied students, staff, and faculty while enjoying free ice cream and exploring our resource fair. 🌈🍨

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
🕦 When: 11:30 AM to 1 PM
📍 Location: Thomas Building Room 110

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🎙️ ED Talks 🎙️

Join us for [ED Talks] —educational and cultural presentations, focused on the API and AI communities. 🌏🤖 Whether you’re new to these cultures or just curious, our sessions are welcoming, accessible, and perfect for everyone! Come learn, connect with us, and be inspired!

🗓 Dates: Every First Weds of the Month
🕚 Time: 11 AM to 12 PM
📍 Location: CCGC Conference Room in Thomas 110

       

🎉 Meet the Team: API and AI 🎉

Join us for an exciting event where you’ll explore the world of Incense and Smudge Traditions! 🌿✨

Contents
1️⃣ Meet the team and discover what we’ve accomplished so far.
2️⃣ Get a sneak peek into upcoming programs and events this academic year.
3️⃣ Dive into the rich traditions of incense and smudging across cultures.
4️⃣ Create your own DIY incense holder and take home some incense! 🛠️

🗓 Date: Weds, September 11
🕥 Time: 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M.
📍 Location: CCGC Conference Room (Thomas 110)

       

🍦LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social🍦

Come chill with us! Meet LGBTQ+ and allied students, staff, and faculty while enjoying free ice cream and exploring our resource fair. 🌈🍨

🗓 Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
🕦 When: 11:30 AM to 1 PM
📍 Location: Thomas Building Room 110

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🎙️ ED Talks 🎙️

Join us for [ED Talks] —educational and cultural presentations, focused on the API and AI communities. 🌏🤖 Whether you’re new to these cultures or just curious, our sessions are welcoming, accessible, and perfect for everyone! Come learn, connect with us, and be inspired!

🗓 Dates: Every First Weds of the Month
🕚 Time: 11 AM to 12 PM
📍 Location: CCGC Conference Room in Thomas 110

🎉 **Meet the Team: API and AI** 🎉

Join us for an exciting event where you’ll explore the world of **Incense and Smudge Traditions**! 🌿✨

**Contents**
1️⃣ Meet the team and discover what we’ve accomplished so far.
2️⃣ Get a sneak peek into upcoming programs and events this academic year.
3️⃣ Dive into the rich traditions of incense and smudging across cultures.
4️⃣ Create your own DIY incense holder and take home some incense! 🛠️

🗓 Date: Weds, September 11
🕥 Time: 10:30 A.M. to 12 P.M.
📍 Location: CCGC Conference Room (Thomas 110)

🌟 ¡Conoce Tu Pueblo at Fresno State! 🌟

Calling all students! Join us for “Meet Your Pueblo,” a monthly get-together where you can connect, network, and dive into our vibrant Latino/a culture. Whether you’re new on campus or just looking to meet some amazing people, this is the place to be! 🎉

✨ What’s happening:
**Meet some new friends 👋
**Engage in fun activities with Latina/o roots 🎨
**Build your campus community ❤️

Come vibe with us, share stories, and make new friends! We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: CCGC Conference Room

🎉 Join Us for the Welcome Black! 🎉

Calling all students, faculty, and staff! 🚀 Whether you’re new to campus or returning, don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and get the resources you need to succeed. Welcome Black is your one-stop shop for information, support, and community.

Meet fellow students, engage with campus organizations, and discover resources designed to help you thrive. Plus, there’ll be music, giveaways, and more! 🎶🎁
   
Come through and let’s kick off the semester together! ✊🏾✨

📅 Date: Monday, September 9th  
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
📍 Location: Satellite Student Union

🌟 Get ready for the APIDA Welcome Festival at Fresno State! 🌟

Join us for an epic celebration of our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community! Whether you’re looking to connect with student orgs, explore campus resources, or just enjoy some fun vibes, we’ve got you covered. 🎉

✨ What to expect:
**Free eggrolls! 🍴
**Photobooth fun 📸
**Asian American music 🎶
**And so much more!

Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new friends, get involved, and make the most of your time at Fresno State! See you there! 🌺

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
🕛 Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
📍 Location: Speaker’s Platform (In front of the library)

The Cross Cultural and Gender Center (CCGC) is looking for a student assistant who will work closely with the Asian Pacific Islander coordinator. This position is for incoming or current students who are interested in gaining experience in this field (coordinating programs and events at a social-justice oriented multicultural center). 🌟Visit HireFresnoState to apply! 🌟

The student assistant will assist with:
⭐️Organizing and facilitating educational workshops
⭐️Assisting with event planning and logistics
⭐️Creating promotional materials such as flyers and social media content
⭐️Maintaining and building relationships with API student organizations
⭐️Supporting recruitment and retention initiatives
⭐️Managing general office duties and communications
⭐️Attending conferences
⭐️Mentorship

🌱Neum Native American Student Association at Fresno State invites you to celebrate the life and work of three Central Valley Indigenous elders: Honorable Ron Goode, Jennifer Malone, and Audrey Osborne.

🎬Watch three short film screenings (with English subtitles) showcasing their life’s work and contributions to environmental stewardship and Native language preservation. Stay for a drum circle and a panel discussion with the elders. Free and open to the public.

⭐️RSVP link: bit.ly/wisdom-screening

✨🤩✨ Tell us your favorite Asian Disney Movie!

We hope you’re able to stop by and join the Spanish Showcase THIS Wednesday!

This past Friday we celebrated Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon 🐲!
If you want to check out our Amazing Dragon Wish wall, it is at the CCGC hallway😉!
Thank you everyone for participating, and congratulations to the giveways winners! We hope to see you next time🐾🧧!

Show Michael and Curtis some love at Love is in the Air today at Free Speech! 💜✨💜 Free cakes in a jar from and cupcakes from Sweets by Tay.

One week into Black History Month and we are feeling all the community love! 🫶🤎 Thank you to everyone who attend our Black History Month Kick-Off and made it a huge success. Make sure to follow and to stay tuned for more BHM events!

The CCGC February Event Calendar is HERE!! Feel free to DM us with any inquiries or concerns. 🐾💙❤

The Black History Month calendar of February is HERE!! Follow us to stay updated on the numerous events we have coming this month to celebrate our Black students and community members 🤎

As we wrap up the month of January, here is a look back at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration held on January 19th. Thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Robert Mitchel, and to all of the community members in attendance!

⭐️ Want to start a new hobby? Or weekly activity?

1️⃣ Is your new goal for the year to write more?
2️⃣ Perhaps it’s to reflect more on your experiences?
3️⃣ How about spending more time on finding who you are?

⭐️ Well, look no further and come join us as we use poetry to write on our experiences, our stories, and how we share them.

🐾 Starting February 9th, 2023, American Indian Programs and Services will be starting a poetry workshop series.

➡️ Come anytime you can.
➡️ There will be new prompts every week.
➡️ Participants will receive a notebook they can personalize and write their stories in.
➡️ Take-home worksheets will be provided.
➡️ You can make new connections with other writers.
➡️ And best of all, lunch is provided on a first come, first serve basis!

See you next week! 👋

✨The CCGC is excited to announce Talk About It! Please join Gender Programs and Services for a discussion about gender in a safe space where you can connect with peers. We would love to see you, so save the date for February 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the RSU room 206!

⭐️Come meet other students
⭐️Free food while supplies last
⭐️Learn new things

If you need accommodations, please email [email protected].

New Year, New Events!
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The CCGC presents: Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon!!
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Please save the date:
⭐️Date: Friday, February 9
⭐️Time: 1pm-2:30pm
⭐️Location: CCCGC Conference Room (Thomas 110)

Anyone is welcome to attend!

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This past Friday we celebrated Kwanzaa at "The Dinner Table" Event recognizing African Heritage and culture, our loved ones, and umoja (unity)! We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to The Black Student Success Initiative Center and The Black Faculty and Staff Association for their collaboration in putting on such a wonderful celebration! Additionally, thank you to President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval and Dean Stevenson for attending this event.

Traditionally celebrated from December 26th to January 1st, each day is dedicated to celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa. We are wishing everyone a safe and prosperous holiday season, and Happy Kwanzaa! 🧡🫶

The CCGC is excited to present another exciting Lunch and Learn with Lee Herrick!

Fill out the interest form here or in our Linktree: https://bit.ly/ccgc-leeherrick

Lee Herrick, Asian American poet of great renown, was chosen by Governor Gavin Newsom last November 2022 to serve as California's 10th Poet Laureate. Born in Dajeon, South Korea but adopted into an American family in infancy, Herrick is known for his touching, insightful literary pieces on the immigrant experience and complexity of the Asian American identity. He is currently a professor teaching at Fresno City College and the MFA program at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

Save the date to join us as we prepare to enjoy a poem reading and poetry workshop from Lee Herrick himself!