Black Student Success Week

2024 BLACK STUDENT SUCCESS WEEK

Registration is now open for the 2024 Black Student Success Week scheduled for April 22-26, 2024. This year's theme is Building a Better Future Together: the Urgency is Now. The Black Student Success week’s “The Black Hour” will focus on innovative approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed at California Community Colleges.

The following week’s activities will be held virtually:

• Daily webinars hosted from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (called The Black Hour)
• Daily small group discussion forums from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (called The After Party)
• A virtual advocacy day on Thursday, April 25, 2024 (called The BlackOut)
• Daily student-centered webinars hosted Monday, April 22-Thursday, April 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (called The Student Hour)

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
California Community College - Bachelor’s Degree Programs: Are They Delivering on the Dream for Black Students?

Register for the Monday, April 22 webinar

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024

Combatting the Affirmative Action Ban: Levers for Increasing Black Student Success at the State and Federal Level

Register for the Tuesday, April 23 webinar

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024

Empowering Black Excellence: Policies, Workforce Development, and Apprenticeships for College-to-Career Success

Register for the Wednesday, April 24 webinar

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024
Just Because We Make It Look Easy, Doesn't Mean It Is

Register for the Thursday, April 25 webinar

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024
AI and Racial Equity

Register for the Friday, April 26 webinar

We are pleased to share the launch of the Black Student Success Week Website. The website provides all the necessary information regarding Black Student Success Week activities, including registration information, a full schedule of upcoming events and an overview of topics that will be discussed during the week. Be sure to check the website regularly for updates.

Registration information regarding The Student Hour, hosted by the ICanGoToCollege.com campaign, will be provided shortly. Current and prospective community college and high school students, parents and influencers will join daily The Student Hour webinars to receive information regarding available resources to help current and prospective Black and African American community college students succeed.