A Celebration of Academic Excellence

The Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program and its community partners will host an awards ceremony recognizing the achievements of Ventura County college-bound students engaged in the pursuit of equity and social justice.

Starr Andrews, an international and nationally ranked figure skater and Angelino, who recently became the first Black woman to medal at US Figure Skating Championships in 35 years, will serve as the event’s guest speaker.

Guests will be treated to a musical performance by Cal Lutheran alumnus and viola player, Jasmine "Jazzy Viola" Keys.

California Lutheran University created the Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program in 2020 to empower students to develop research projects designed to strengthen the Black community. With the Amgen Foundation as its major funder, the program was inspired by the challenge from North Central University in Minnesota to establish memorial scholarships in George Floyd’s name.

Pictured: Starr Andrews

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