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.
Here鈥檚 the simple version of what鈥檚 happening all week:
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.
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.
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.
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.