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LIFT UP,
LEVEL UP
Black Student Success Week
April 21 - April 25, 2025
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 Black and African American students.

The sixth annual Black Student Success Week is scheduled for April 21-25, 2025. This year’s theme is Lift Up, Level Up: The Rise of Black Serving Institutions. The 2025 Black Student Success Week will emphasize how we are serving Black and African American students to support and ensure their success in community colleges and beyond.

Black Student Success Week 2025

Daily

Monday - Friday

#TheBlackHour

12-1pm PT

Throughout the week, #TheBlackHour webinars will share insights and approaches for improving student success among Black and African American students in community colleges. These daily webinars are open to community college administrators, staff, faculty, practitioners, and students.
WEBINAR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINKS COMING SOON

#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.
INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE COMING SOON

#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 Friday from 6 to 7 pm.
WEBINAR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINKS COMING SOON

#THEBLACKOUT Advocacy Day

Thursday, April 24th

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.
INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE COMING SOON
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#TheBlackHour Webinar Schedule

Monday, April 21

12-1pm PT
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Tuesday, April 22

12-1pm PT
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Wednesday, April 23

12-1pm PT
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Thursday, April 24

12-1pm PT
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Friday, April 25

12-1pm PT
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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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Brought to you by

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
California Community Colleges Logo
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
The Education Trust West logo
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
Nandi logo
Pipelines possibilities Logo
Student Senate for California Community Colleges Logo
Umoja Community Logo
The Village Demands Logo