Black Student Success Week
Join Fullerton College in celebrating the statewide Black Student Success Week from April 22 to 26. This year’s theme is Building a Better Future Together: The Urgency is Now and aims to highlight the success of Black and African American students and the commitment of California community colleges to help students reach their goals.
This annual event offers innovative strategies for engagement, outreach and foundational community building. Fullerton College, along with the State Chancellor’s Office, will provide a wide variety of activities, workshops and webinars.
In 2020, a dedicated coalition of leaders and advocates within the California community colleges pioneered the creation of Black Student Success Week, now observed during the last week of April.
Join Us
From Dreams 2 Things: A Young Man’s Guide to Turning His Passions into His Paycheck by Dr. Brandon Harris
10:30 a.m.–noon
Monday, April 22
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 and via Zoom
Umoja Community Program
Dr. Brandon Harris shares his journey of transformation with practical tools and take–aways that will warrant true success for those in attendance. The motivational session, tailored for men of color, will offer daily tips on staying anchored while maintaining your pace (and peace) along your path toward personal and professional success.
Join From Dreams 2 Things via Zoom here.
#BlackHour Webinar: Bachelor’s Degree Programs: Are they Delivering on the Dream for Black Students?
Noon–1 p.m.
Monday, April 22
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 and via Zoom
Umoja Community Program
Join a student panel who will discuss their participation in a career and technical education bachelor’s degree program across the California community college system. This session aims to provide viewers with insight into student awareness, access, program experience and benefits upon completion. The session will explore obstacles/roadblocks students may face that could impact outcomes.
Register for this BlackHour webinar.
Empowering Black Student Success: Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
11 a.m.–noon
Tuesday, April 23
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904
Fullerton College Counseling Department
This event addresses the historical and contemporary challenges Black students may face in the education system and the importance of embracing one’s cultural identity.
#BlackHour Webinar: Combating the Affirmative Action Ban
Noon–1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 or via Zoom
Umoja Community Program
Experts discuss streamlining and scaling racially equitable policies and the future for California, a state that has navigated the ban on affirmative action for more than two decades. The webinar covers K–12 to higher education pathways and navigating a “race–blind” admissions landscape.
Register for Combating the Affirmative Action Ban here.
Black Resource Centers Webinar: Local Universities
2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 or via Zoom following registration
Transfer Center and Umoja Community Program
The Fullerton College Transfer Center hosts local university African American support centers. Learn about services available for Black students at popular transfer universities. Attendees can attend in person or via Zoom.
Register for the Black Resource Centers webinar.
#BlackHour Webinar: Empowering Black Excellence
Noon–1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 or via Zoom
Umoja Community Program
Explore innovative practices that empower Black students. The workshop covers policy, workforce development and apprenticeships for college–to–career success.
Register for the Empowering Black Excellence webinar.
Black Owned Business Panel and Webinar
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 or via Zoom
Dean of Business and Umoja Community Program
Local Black Entrepreneurs and Leaders will share their experiences and journeys on building a successful business.
Join the Black Owned Business panel and webinar here.
#BlackHour Webinar: Just Because We Make It Look Easy, Doesn’t Mean It Is
Noon–1 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Umoja Village, Building 1900, Room 1904 or via Zoom
Umoja Community Program
Understand the challenges of Black student success and learn about strategies for engagement, outreach and community building. Focuses on holistic student success across the state.
Register for the Just Because We Make it Look Easy, Doesn’t Mean it is webinar.
#BlackHour Webinar: AI and Racial Equity
Noon–1 p.m.
Friday, April 26
President’s Conference Room (PCR) – A, Building 100 or via Zoom
President’s Office
Examine the pros and cons of AI use and its implications for Black learners in education. An opportunity to discuss the integration of AI into educational spaces.
