Black Student Success Week

Black Student Success Week 2026

We invite you to join us, in solidarity and celebration, for the seventh annual, California Community College's Black Student Success Week, scheduled for April 20 - 24, 2026. This year's theme is Revolution: (Re)Defining Black Student Success. The 2026 Black Student Success Week shifts from institutional designations (BSIs) to an overall structural transformation, and calls for a deliberate redefinition of who higher education serves, how it serves, and who controls the narrative of Black student success.

At Cerro Coso's Ridgecrest Campus (in-person & hybrid options available) you'll be able to take part in #theBlackHour Webinar watch parties (participate in post-viewing conversations about what Black student success means to you), attend various community-building engagements, attend instructional workshops, connect with valuable resources and local service providers, enjoy wellness opportunities, and so much more!

Please view the full schedule flyer for more information.

Questions? Please contact Outreach Services: outreach@cerrocoso.edu

SCHEDULE

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April 20-24

BSSW Media Launch

• Cerro Coso Black Student Stories - Posted on Socials
• CCC Black Student Success Week Webinar #TheBlackHour
• Monday - Thursday, 12-1 PM
• IWV Campus, Lecture Center - Refreshments provided
• Register for the webinar

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Tuesday, April 21

BSSW Kick Off BBQ: 11 AM - 2 PM

• Community, connection, resources. Food provided.
• IWV Campus, Outdoor Learning Terrace

Paint the Future: 3 - 6 PM

• A Paint & Sip Community Experience hosted by Vanessa Allen’s Chillin At Home. Paint, connect, and build community while learning about Umoja and the many resources supporting Black student success. Dinner provided.
• IWV Campus, Library
• Register for Paint the Future

No Cost Haircuts: 9 AM - 3 PM

• Barber Zieem is offering men’s & women’s cuts by appointment.Contact: counseling_forms@cerrocoso.edu
• IWV Campus, Art Building, RM 113

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Tuesday, April 22

Dress for Success: 9 AM - 5 PM

• CC Marketplace is making available free professional attire to help students confidently make positive first impressions at the CC Job Fair and beyond. Refreshments provided.
• IWV Campus, Community Room, MB 350
• Dress for Success: Professional Attire Event

No Cost Haircuts: 9 AM - 3 PM

• IWV Campus, Art Building, RM 113

AltaOne Presentation: 10 - 11 AM

• Hybrid presentation on finances & budgeting, and important resources
• IWV Campus, Lecture Center & Zoom

TimelyCare Presentation: 1:30 - 2:00 PM

• Hybrid presentation on mental health & wellness, and valuable resources
• IWV Campus, Lecture Center & Zoom

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Tuesday, April 23

Graduation Photos: 9 AM - 2 PM

• Capture the moment and make a memory with Lauren Gross. Individual or family shots. No cost, but must make an appointment. Refreshments provided.
• IWV Campus, Outdoor Learning Terrace
• Resesrve your appointment

No Cost Haircuts: 9 AM - 3 PM

• IWV Campus, Art Building, RM 113

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Cerro Coso's Black Student Success Week Celebration is made possible by the collaborative efforts of Outreach Services, the Office of Equity & Inclusion, Basic Needs & the CC Marketplace, the Umoja Community, First Gen, and Athletics, along with the support of our valued community partners, local businesses, and allies.