Celebrate Black Student Success Week – April 21–25, 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
Black Student Success Week is a pivotal time to honor, uplift, and recognize the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of Black students across LACCD and throughout California. This week serves as both a spotlight on student accomplishments and a platform for meaningful dialogue, advocacy, and action toward more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
This year's theme is: Lift Up, Level Up: The Rise of Black Serving Institutions. This year’s theme focuses on how colleges like ours support Black and African American students in achieving success both in and beyond the classroom.
By participating, we celebrate excellence within the Black student community and reaffirm our commitment to equity, culturally relevant support, and the power of community.
What to Expect This Week
All events are virtual, accessible, and open to all—whether you're a student, faculty, staff, or community member.
The Black Hour | 12–1 p.m. Daily
Dynamic webinars featuring statewide leaders and changemakers focused on Black student success.
Register at: blkstudentsuccess.com
- Monday, April 21 – The Rise of Black Serving Institutions (BSI)
- Tuesday, April 22 – Black Servingness: Maintaining Our Voice and Action
- Wednesday, April 23 – Power Moves: Equipping Black Talent for Tomorrow’s Workforce
- Thursday, April 24 – Putting the AFRICAN in African American Student Success
- Friday, April 25 – Live from the Front Lines: Accounts from Practitioners and Executive Leadership
The After Party | 1–2 p.m.
Small group discussions to dive deeper into each day's topic and keep the conversation going.
The Student Hour | 6–7 p.m.
Evening webinars are designed specifically for students—perfect for those balancing school, work, and life.
The BlackOut Advocacy Day | Thursday, April 24
Students from across the state will raise their voices and speak directly with elected officials and education leaders to advocate for policies that support Black student success.
We encourage everyone to participate as schedules allow. Let’s lift up and level up—together.