Throughout the week, #TheBlackHour webinars will share insights and approaches for improving student success among underserved students, including but not limited to Black and African American students, in community colleges. These daily webinars are open to community college administrators, staff, faculty, practitioners, and students.

SEE WEBINAR SCHEDULE BELOW FOR 2025's WEBINAR RECORDINGS

Join us for daily small group discussion forums immediately following #TheBlackHour webinars. These facilitated discussion forums will provide an opportunity for participants to debrief and reflect on topics and themes highlighted during #TheBlackHour.

This student-centered series focuses on the needs and resources available to help current and prospective college students succeed. Working with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office “I Can Go To College” campaign, #TheStudentHour webinars occur Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7 pm.

Join us for Advocacy Day, an opportunity for stakeholders and interested parties to (VIRTUALLY) engage with local elected officials and key higher education policymakers to discuss priorities for ensuring Black student success. 

No prior legislative advocacy experience is needed. We will provide you with all resources, training, and supported needed to successfully participate.

The 2025 Advocacy Day is over, but you can still engage in advocacy for the 2025 Black Student Success Week Policy Platform. Click the link below to contact your state legislator(s) asking for their support on pending legislation, including AB 335, The Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program.

During the 2025 Black Student Success Week, we were excited to include #TheSneakerBall, an in-person closing party to foster community and connection with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the California Community College system. It took place at several regional host sites throughout the state, and each site will be connected via live stream.

Colleges were invited to attend #TheSneakerBall at the regional host site closest to them: College of San Mateo, Long Beach City College, Merritt College, and San Diego City College.