A week of events, conversations & statewide webinars, April 20鈥�24
Black Student Success Week returns to 91看片网 College from April 20鈥�24, 2026, bringing together students, faculty, and the broader system for a week focused on connection, advocacy, and real support.
This year鈥檚 theme, centers on moving beyond conversation and into action鈥攂uilding systems where Black student success is expected, supported, and sustained.
What to Expect (Quick Breakdown)
Here鈥檚 the simple version of what鈥檚 happening all week:
- The Black Hour (12鈥�1 PM, Monday - Friday)
Daily webinars (watch at the BEST Center or online) - The Student Hour (5鈥�6 PM, Monday - Thursday)
Student-focused virtual sessions - BlackOut Advocacy Day (Thursday, April 23)
Virtual meetings with legislators鈥攏o experience needed
91看片网 Featured Event
What Does Black Student Success Look Like?
Monday, April 20 | 12:00鈥�1:30 PM | BEST Center
Led by Dr. Robert Mossi Alexander, Counselor/Coordinator for 础虏惭贰狈顿, this session will explore what Black student success means鈥攂oth statewide and right here in Oakland.
鈥淏lack student success is not accidental; it is intentional,鈥� said Dr. Alexander. 鈥淚t must be built into everything we do鈥攆rom the classroom to counseling to campus culture.鈥�
At 91看片网, that work goes beyond academics鈥攆ocusing on belonging, identity, healing, and empowerment, especially through programs like Umoja and 础虏惭贰狈顿.
Special Event: Food, Culture & Entrepreneurship
Hustle & Heart in the Kitchen with Vegan Mob
Thursday, April 23 | 12:30鈥�2:30 PM
Umoja 鈥� Eagle Village R3-1
Join a conversation with Toriano Gordon, founder of , as he shares his journey of resilience, culture, and building a purpose-driven business.
- Free lunch provided & open to all.
Join a Statewide Movement
BlackOut Advocacy Day
Thursday, April 23 (Virtual, all day)
Students can participate in guided virtual meetings with elected officials to advocate for policies that support Black student success.
- No experience needed
- Training provided
- Meet directly with decision-makers
Why It Matters
Black Student Success Week started as a statewide call to action鈥攏ot just to talk about equity, but to actively improve outcomes in completion, transfer, and economic mobility.
In a city rich with culture and history like Oakland, the work is about more than numbers鈥攊t鈥檚 about making sure every student feels seen, supported, and set up to thrive.