Ethnic Studies Today: Battles and Possibilities

When California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1460 into law on August 17, 2020, we cheered.1 As educators of color who teach in the California State University (CSU) system and as ethnic studies educators, celebrated fact that discipline was being recognized for value it brings to all students’ lives. requires CSU students take one 3-credit unit any qualifying courses. Almost a year later October 8, 2021, Assembly Bill 101 making first state Ethnic Studies earn high school diploma. The approved legislation by 2025 semester course Studies. Despite these victories—mandated schools—the battle continues implementation remains contentious. Nonetheless, are still hopeful transformative possibilities California.