Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.

Both candidates have progressive proposals that excite supporters but the primary contest has been fraught over questions of electability and race.

This February, UC Irvine commemorated Black History Month (BHM) with a series of events that brought together students, ...