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Black History Month Welcome Celebration

Time: 10:30am -2:00pm

Location: Campus Quad

 This opening celebration features the Black History 101 Mobile Museum with Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, featuring a powerful, curated exhibit of original artifacts from our 15,000-piece collection, spanning slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Civil Rights, and contemporary culture. 

African Soul International will lead us in a live African drumming and dancing. Including a special performance by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. that exemplifies service, community, sister and brotherhood, and honors the rich legacy of HBCUs. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Black History Month Parade & Cultural Faire

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Location: 205 W Center Street Promenade, Anaheim, CA 92805

Coastline, Orange Coast, Goldenwest College and the Umoja Community will be participating in the Annual OC Black History Month Parade & Culture Faire in Downtown Anaheim.  

As the only black heritage parade in the county, the event showcases Anaheim's and Orange County's culturally rich African American community. Did you know this yearly event brings some 8,000 people together to mark the contributions of African Americans to Anaheim and the county? Come be part of this greatness!  

Parade is at 10am. The Unity Festival, with booths from local businesses and colleges, starts at Noon. 

BHM Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Location: Student Union Rm. 101

Join us as we celebrate Black history, culture, and excellence while honoring individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to inspire our Umoja community at Orange Coast College. Lunch will be provided and our keynote speaker for the afternoon is Dr. Daniel Walker —master storyteller, historian, filmmaker, and legendary classroom educator.

 Legacy Builders: Black Leaders in Tech & Business Career Mentor Panel

Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Location: Student Union Rm. 101

Join us for a dynamic Black in Tech Career Mentor Panel featuring professionals who will share their journeys, insights, and advice on navigating and thriving in technology, media, and entrepreneurial careers. This conversation highlights mentorship, innovation, and pathways to success for the next generation of leaders. 

UMOJA Region 7  First Annual Sneaker Ball

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm 

Location: Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789

Event details
Free transportation for OCC students (round trip)
Pick-up location: Golden West College Gothard St. side, in front of the Theater.
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Departure time: 4:30 PM sharp
Return time: Bus leaves Mt. SAC immediately after the event

About the Sneaker Ball The 2026 Sneaker Ball—hosted by CBCSS and Umoja Region 7 at Mt. San Antonio College—brings students and coordinators together for a night of style, music, and community. Held in Building 410, the Summit Event Center, the event features food, a DJ, dancing, a photo booth, and special student awards.

Students can enter the NIKE sneaker raffle by completing a networking card handed out at the event, encouraging connection and engagement with peers and coordinators. Come dressed in your freshest fits and flyest kicks and enjoy an unforgettable Umoja night.

This is the event where formal vibes meet fresh kicks. Think “Black Tie & Kicks”, suits, dresses, and your cleanest sneakers. Whether you’re rocking Jordans, Dunks, Air Forces, or your favorite pair with meaning, your shoes are the main character.

Seats are limited and transportation first come, first served for students who RSVP. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to secure your spot and avoid missing the bus.

Umoja students can register in canvas to attend

Time: 1:00pm-2:15pm

Location: College Center Ballroom, 3rd Floor

A conversation with Sarah Collins Rudolf, the 5th Little Girl: Soul Survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing. Join us for an unforgettable conversation with living Black History as Sarah reminds us the importance of telling the story and preserving the legacy.

Join us as we bring together Black male college students and educators to encourage and find innovative ideas to increase the success of Black male students in California’s community college system.  The summit is hosted by the African American Male Education Network & Development (A²MEND), a nonprofit comprising African American male educators, who voluntarily use their professional expertise to operate a statewide mentoring program for Black male college students.

 This year's theme, "Sacred Work: (Re)membering, (Re)storing, (Re)birthing Black Men and Boys" will cultivate the importance of re-establishing the black male success in the community college and their presence in the community as a whole.  

All Umoja students can register to attend in Canvas. 

Location: CSU, Dominguez Hills

Time: 9am - 3pm

The Umoja Regional Symposias stand as annual beacons of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community building. Hosted in Northern California, Southern California, and Washington State, these events serve as pivotal platforms for Umoja students, practitioners, and partners to engage in meaningful dialogues about student development, community building, and matriculation.

These symposia are more than just gatherings; they are vibrant spaces where ideas are exchanged, experiences are shared, and a collective commitment to student success is strengthened. Participants have the opportunity to delve into discussions that transcend geographical boundaries, fostering a sense of unity within the Umoja community.

Through these regional gatherings, the Umoja community continues to build bridges, share best practices, and celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger together. The annual symposia represent a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and the ongoing pursuit of excellence in student support and community engagement.

Umoja students can register to attend in Canvas. 

Have you ever considered attending an HBCU? Did you know that you can transfer to a HBCU with guaranteed admissions? Did you know that you can qualify to receive up to $5,000 to transfer to an HBCU?

The HBCU Spring Break Tour is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore other transfer opportunities outside of California and expose students to the rich legacy and culture of HBCUs. Register in the Umoja Canvas page! Space is limited! HBCU Spring Break Tour is scheduled from March 29th -April 4th 

HBCU Spring BreakTour Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi 

CSU, Long Beach Campus Tour

Friday, April 17th 10:00am - 2:00pm

CSU, Fullerton Campus Tour

Friday, April 24th, 9:30am - 12:00pm

USC Campus Tour

Friday, May 1st, 9:30am-2:00pm

UCI 

TBD

Umoja students can register for these tours in Canvas. 

Save the date! More details to come!

Save the date! More details to come!

Thursday, May 21st, 2026 

5pm-6:30pm 

Coastline College Student Services Center