Photo of the day: Black Student Union hosts Ebony Aura talent show

Gabriel Solis, Staff Writer/Photographer

March 25, 2025

Singer Ashley Fogg performs at the Ebony Aura talent show on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in Sacramento, Calif.

To highlight the talent of Black students on campus, Sacramento City College Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the Ebony Aura talent show on Thursday, Feb. 27.

“The purpose was to create a space — a nonjudgment, free space — for the students on SCC, specifically the Black students so that they could feel like they could showcase their talent and what they have to offer for the world and for others,” said Joy Evans, secretary of the BSU.

The show featured poets, singers and dancers.

BSU President Nasara McDaniels-Key shared how Ebony Aura impacts Black students at City College.

“So the purpose of Ebony Aura is for students to come and showcase their talent, especially for Black students on campus to come and express themselves on campus in a safe space and for everyone to just kinda have a nice vibe throughout music and whatever form they choose to express,” McDaniels-Key said.

Food Science and Nutrition major Nailah Mcbride, a student who attended the talent show, shared her thoughts on the show.

“You know this was my first time going to the Ebony Aura event, but I thought it was amazing,” Mcbride said.

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Gabriel Solis, Staff Writer & Photographer

Gabriel Solis is a staff writer and photographer for the Express. This is his second semester writing for the Express. Gabriel is interested in photographing and writing about public events and news impacting people in Sacramento. Gabriel grew up traveling to many diverse locations and has always wanted to write and photograph their beauty. Every city has its own diversity and culture that more people should know of. Growing up in Sacramento, Gabriel has witnessed the diversity and creativity Sacramento holds that deserves to be known to the public. Gabriel wants to expand his writing and use his photography skills to capture the heart of Sacramento. As part of the Express, Gabriel wants to make City College students attending aware of the representation Sacramento holds. Gabriel plans on earning his associate degree at City College and then moving on to Sacramento State to work toward his bachelor’s degree in journalism. Read more of Gabriel’s work on his Wordpress site.