Revolution: (Re)defining Black Student Success
April 20-24, 2026
Join us for Black Student Success Week, a statewide initiative dedicated to uplifting and supporting Black and African American students. This year’s theme, Revolution: (Re)defining Black Student Success, highlights efforts to ensure student success in community colleges and beyond.
Engage in #TheBlackHour daily webinars, #TheStudentHour sessions, and #TheBlackOut Advocacy Day to connect, learn, and advocate for change.
MPC's Scheduled BSSW Events
African American Alliance Community Celebration of Senate Bill 1348
When: April 20, | 11 AM – 2 PM
Join us for a BBQ celebrating the passing of Senate Bill 1348 and the designation
of Black Serving Institutions.
Workforce Alignment & Long-term mobility of African American Students
Where: Student Center (Building #23), Almaden Room
When: April 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM
The Career and Tranfer Center will do a presentation on supprt in Internships, resume writing, and additional services. Will conduct student survey on what services are needed to most for student support in their career pathways.
BSSW Watch Party/Town Hall Meeting: What does “MATH” mean to me?
Where: Marina Campus, Lobo Hall
When: April 22 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Introduction of Umoja Math Instructor Daniel Lopez giving a presentation on how to
prepare for the next steps in your math journey.
Where is the Support?
Where: Student Center (Building #23)
When: April 23 | 11 AM – 1 PM
Basic Needs will be tabling to introduce their services to students.
Sneaker Ball
Where: Student Center (Building #23)
When: April 24 | 6-9 PM
Dance to celebrate the closing of Black Student Success Week!