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Revolution:
(Re)Defining Black Student Success
Black Student Success Week
April 20 - April 24, 2026
In 2020, a dedicated coalition of leaders and advocates within the California Community Colleges pioneered the creation of Black Student Success Week. This annual event, observed during the last week of April, offers a time to reflect on our commitment to the academic well-being of underserved students, including but not limited to Black and African American students.

Thank you for joining us for the sixth annual Black Student Success Week, Lift Up, Level Up: The Rise of Black Serving Institutions. Join us again next year for Black Student Success Week on April 20 - 24, 2026. Information regarding specific events and this year's theme will be forthcoming.

Black Student Success Week

Daily

Monday - Friday

#TheBlackHour

12-1pm PT

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.
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#TheAfterParty

1-2pm PT

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.
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#TheStudentHour

6-7pm PT

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.
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#THEBLACKOUT Advocacy Day

Thursday, April 23, 2026

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.

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#TheBlackHour Webinar Schedule

Monday, April 20

12-1pm PT
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TBD

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Tuesday, April 21

12-1pm PT
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TBD

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Wednesday, April 22

12-1pm PT
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TBD

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Thursday, April 23

12-1pm PT
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TBD

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Friday, April 24

12-1pm PT
COMING SOON

TBD

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LEVEL UP AND GET REAL

By actively engaging in #BlackStudentSuccess initiatives, you contribute to creating a more supportive and empowering educational experience for Black students.
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Academic Senate for California Community Colleges - Leadership - Empowerment - Voice - logo
A squared mend - African Male Education Network and Development - logo
AACC - American Association of Community Colleges - Lead - Advocate - Advance - Logo
ACCT Association of Community College Trustees
3C2A California Community College Athletic Association
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California Competes - Higher Education for a Strong Economy - logo
COLEGAS California Community Colleges Organizacion de Latina/o/x Empowerment, Guidance, and Advocacy for Success
The Campaign for College Opportunity logo
Community College League of California logo
Equity Avengers logo
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Foundation for California Community Colleges logo
California Community Colleges Transfer Guarantee to Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Project - Pathways to HBCUs - logo
NCBAA West Region - National Council on Black African affairs logo
The RP group - Research, Planning and Professional Development for California Community Colleges - logo
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