Black Student Success Center
The Long Beach City College Black Student Success Center offers invaluable benefits for Black students by fostering meaningful connections within the college and surrounding communities. The center provides essential and personalized supports, addressing academic and personal needs in a culturally affirming environment.
Students can strengthen their academic skills and confidence in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere with access to workshops, tutoring services, peer mentoring, and networking opportunities. The Black Student Success Center is a vital space for students’ empowerment, growth, and success.
Our Mission
The mission of the Black Student Success Center is to increase student success rates, foster a sense of belonging and mattering, and provide equitable experiences for Black Scholars. By celebrating the African diaspora, we desire to enhance a sense of identity and awareness through various customs and traditions.
Services Provided
Workshops
- Time Management
- Financial Literacy
- Mental Health Check-Ins
Cultural Programs & Clubs
- A2MEND - African American Male Education Network & Development — Visit A2MEND website
- NSBE – National Society of Black Engineers — Visit NSBE on Instagram
- SAGE – Scholars Academy-Sankofa Adjustments with Great Expectations — Visit SAGE on Instagram
- Umoja Scholars ProgramVistit Umoja Scholars website
Signature Fall Cultural Experiences
- Akwaaba/Welcome Back Meet & Greet
- Transferring While Black Series
- First Generation Legacy Week – Visit FirstGenFORWARD website
Signature Spring Cultural Experiences
- Black Student Success Summit
- Black Student Success Week – View BSSW Resources on Linktree
- Black Legacy Week
