In celebration of Black Student Success Week, you all are invited to the SNEAKER BALL—an unforgettable evening of culture, community, food, and celebration! This event honors the creativity, resilience, and excellence of our Black students across all four Peralta Campuses (and our regional sister colleges as well).
Please join us as we come together in style to uplift and recognize the brilliance within our community.
Date: April 25th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Merritt College, Huey P. Newton/Bobby Seale Student Lounge R-110
What to Expect:
Recognition of Peralta students
Best Dressed and Best Sneakers contests
Dance Contests Sneaker Customization Station – take-home art and swag
Raffles & Giveaways – featuring Peralta gear and prizes
360 Photo Booth – strike a pose and capture the moment
Live DJ spinning all the hits
Delicious food & refreshments provided throughout the evening (free)
Celebrate Black Student Success with Us! OPEN TO ALL!
Black Student Success Week is back April 21–25 with the theme Lift Up, Level Up!
Join us for:
• Daily webinars during The Black Hour
• Small group forums at #TheAfterParty
• Virtual Advocacy Day on April 24
• Plus—win scholarships!
Register FREE: https://blkstudentsuccess.com/
Join us for an inspiring Black History Month event!
The Africana Center & African American Studies of Peralta Colleges invite you to MEET BLACK STUDIES—a powerful panel featuring Dr. Jimmy Garrett, one of the pioneers of Black Studies in the '60s!
February 11, 2025
11 AM - 1 PM
Huey P. Newton Lounge, #MerrittCollege
Come celebrate the legacy of African-American scholars and change-makers alongside the African American Studies chairs from all Peralta Colleges:
• Erica Williams (Laney College)
• Jason Seals (Merritt College)
• Jody Campbell (College of Alameda)
• Danea Martinez (Merritt College)
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and honor those who paved the way!
Join us for Merritt College's Black Empowerment Week Activities from April 22nd to 26th!
We're excited to present events designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of the Black Community. These activities promise to be both enlightening and empowering!!
Your presence and engagement would be deeply appreciated. Let's come together and honor the spirit of empowerment and unity!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/jU5i8PEucZ
Black & Brown Men's & Women's TALK - What do you need to succeed?
Take part in culture & communication, particularly around race, in a safe space for students to exchange information, resources, and support, in the presence of caring and culturally-competent Peralta leaders, with the goal of greater mutual understanding and collaboration at ALL levels of the colleges
April 9th @ 12 - 1:30pm
Merritt College - Newton/Seale Student Lounge
🔴𝕌𝕄𝕆𝕁𝔸 - 𝕌𝔹𝔸𝕂𝔸 & 𝕍𝕀𝕃𝕃𝔸𝔾𝔼 ℂ𝕆ℕℕ𝔼ℂ𝕋🖤
Come join Umoja - UBAKA & Village Connect for our Workshop Wednesday
Village Connect serves to connect our village with the resources needed to live in hope and actually attain a prosperous future.
When: Wednesday, November 15th
Where: Umoja Village @ Laney College
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Please join us for our 15th Annual African & African American Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May 20, 2023
Come and celebrate our students and their accomplishments!
Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church: 408 W. MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
11am to 1pm
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by email to Rose Allen at cjallen@peralta.edu
More info:
Black History Month Featured Umoja event at Laneycollege: Black History & The Struggle for Liberation
