Black Student Success Week

A Vision for Black Student Success: Creating a New Landscape to Succeed

April 25—29, 2022

The 2022 Black Student Success Week will focus on new approaches to ensure Black and African American students succeed at California Community Colleges as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.


REGISTER HERE for webinars hosted by the Chancellors Office
California Community Colleges Webinars offered all week from 12 pm – 1 pm, with follow-up discussions from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm.
  • Monday, April 25 – Beyond Mattering: Centering the Student Narrative
  • Tuesday, April 26 – No Leaks: Securing the Pipeline for Black Student Success
  • Wednesday, April 27 – The Path to Transfer Success: A Clear Highway or a Traffic Jam
  • Thursday, April 28 – Transforming Black Student Success through Courageous State Leadership
  • Friday, April 29 – Using Radical Action: Showing Up as Your Authentic Self

EVENTS AT COM

Black Student Success Week

COMCHELLA: A Fly Vibe with DJ Mai Girl

Monday, April 25, 2022
12 pm – 1:30 pm
Student Services Center, Lawn Area
Kentfield Campus

We are kicking off Black Student Success Week with DJ Mai Girl. Come kick-it on the lawn, jam to the beat, and learn about the other events going down for the week!


Bounce: The Don Barksdale Story
Movie Screening and Q&A with filmmaker Doug Harris

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
12:40 pm – 2 pm
Academic Center, AC 255
Kentfield Campus

Bounce tells the life story of Don Barksdale, a legendary sports and entertainment pioneer who broke racial barriers in basketball as the NCAAs first black consensus All American, first US Olympian, and first NBA All Star. Join us for a viewing of the documentary along with a Q & A hosted by director and producer Doug Harris.


Don Barksdale Court Dedication

Friday, April 29, 2022
3 pm – 6 pm
Don Barksdale Court, Diamond PE Center
700 College Avenue, Kentfield

You are invited to join guests, friends, and family of Don Barksdale, youth from local organization Play Marin, media, and other noted guests as we celebrate the life of Don Barksdale and formally dedicate the basketball court in honor of his accomplishments in sports and in the community.


Questions? Contact:
Tea Perales at tperales@marin.edu

Equity and Activities Coordinator