Black To School Night

At Black to School Night, the spotlight was on the programs, services, resources, and educational opportunities available for Black students at San Bernardino Valley College.

The Sept. 14th event celebrated all things exemplifying Black excellence, with attendees learning more about clubs like Umoja-Tumaini and BROTHERS and hearing from the Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) on steps being taken to address concerns related to Black student success in higher ed and ways to strengthen ties with the greater community.

"Black to School Night is just the beginning," EOPS/CARE counselor Keenan Giles said. "The goal is to create a pipeline for change and improvement, and leveraging relationships with allies and those that genuinely care about the lives and success of all of our students, families, and community members."

BFSA is committed to "not only having a seat at the table, but a voice in the discussion and influence in the decision-making process," Giles said, and Black to School Night was a "kick off to a renewed commitment to the creation of a culture that is truly embracing ideas of 'diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.'

This, and all events to follow in the spirit of this event, is about putting action to words, as we realize action is everything."