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Forgotten Genius - The grandson of Alabama slaves, Percy Julian overcame every possible barrier in a deeply segregated America, to become one of the great scientists of the 20th century.
CORA (Center for Organizational Research and Education) is a professional educational organization focused on key issues facing historically underrepresented and underserved students, including racial micro aggressions, unconscious bias, micro insults, and others.
Black History Month is more than just a reflection on the past. It’s also about celebrating the present (and the future) of Black culture. Eventbrite is putting a spotlight on virtual events that will showcase Black excellence in its many forms: food, film, comedy, music, literature, and more. These are events that energize, educate, and entertain — all while honoring and celebrating Black culture.
In celebration of Black History Month, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture invites you to engage with digital resources to preserve, digitize and share African American history and culture.
BlackPast is dedicated to providing reliable and accurate information on African American history and the history of more than one billion people of African ancestry around the world.
Santa Ana College is hosting a month of virtual celebrations featuring guest speakers, workshops and film discussions.
In celebration of Black History Month, PBS is thrilled to share a host of documentaries and digital shorts that highlight the richness of the Black experience in American history. You may also visit 28 Days of Black History to view a virtual exhibition of 28 works that celebrate Black legacy in the United States.
Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a community dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students. It is a family that helps its members navigate the college environment and become successful in education.
Sierra's Umoja Learning Community is open to all students but specifically designed to increase the retention and success rates as well as the graduatin and transfer rates of African ancestry students.
We believe when the voices and histories of students are recognized, the opportunity for self-efficacy, or self-belief, emerges. This is a foundation for academic success.
The Umoja Community seeks to:
Program faculty also provide assistance with the personal issues that often hinder African American students.
As a part of the Umoja family, you will benefit from:
The Umoja program provides specialized learning programs designed to help students gain a solid foundation to succeed in college.
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