Black Excellence 365 Days a Year
Message from the President
At Fullerton College, our commitment to Black Excellence is not confined to one month —we celebrate, uplift, and support our Black Students, Staff, Faculty, and Administrators 365 days a year. Ensuring that every member of our Black community feels a strong sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
We also acknowledge that racial discrimination persists and continues to impact Black communities across the nation. You are not alone—we do not tolerate this injustice and are here to support you.
We proudly have a goal to become an official Black-Serving Institution under SB 1348, a designation that will further solidify our commitment to equity, access, and student success. Right now, we are just 499 Black students away from achieving this milestone to become a BSI. This goal speaks to our ongoing dedication to expand opportunities, increase representation, and foster a campus culture where Black Excellence thrives.
As you can see, we are all about Black Excellence 365. For us the celebration and spirit in Black History Month is felt all year long. Let’s continue to grow, celebrate, and uplift Black Excellence today and every day!
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Resources for Black Students & Employees
- Umoja Community Program
- A2MEND
The African American Male Education Network & Development (A2MEND) is dedicated to the academic, cultural, and social journeys of African American male students at Fullerton College. Check out their upcoming events. - Black Faculty & Staff Association also referred to as the BFSA
- Student Success Advocates
The Student Success Advocates program provides personalized support to help all students succeed. Through one-on-one meetings and regular check-ins, Advocates assist students in navigating college, connecting them with programs, resources and services for academic, personal and career goals. - Reaffirming Commitment to Inclusivity, Equity and Compliance District Resolution
What has Fullerton College done to support its Black students
- Implemented an annual Black Grad to celebrate our Black Student Graduates
- Established the African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) Chapter with ongoing meetings with our Black Men Students. A FC Delegation attends the A2MEND Summit annually
- Successfully obtained the Men of Color Takeoff Grant and local Fullerton Foundation Grant to start a Men of Color Program and create a Men of Color Center & Barbershop
- Partnered with Nandi Organization for Black Women and held a campus event & a college delegation attends the annual conference for which we are also a sponsor
- Hired a full-time tenure track Africana Studies/Ethnic Studies Faculty Member
- Hiring a full-time tenure track Umoja Community Program Academic Counselor
- Hired a part-time Mental Health & Wellness Therapist housed in the Umoja Village
- Hired a part-time Community Enrollment Staff member to lead community based outreach including local Black Churches, community organizations and Noncredit Campus
- Established a partnership with Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud Consulting Services in 2023-24 to provide professional development services for employees
- Created and host the ongoing Race Conscious Certificate for Faculty & Managers
- Partnered with Sacramento State University Black Honors College, created by President Dr. J. Luke Wood and secured our FC Students receive priority admission to Sac State Black Honors College!
- Invited Dr. Frank Harris to conduct Convocation Day Address to College Community regarding Black Men and Men of Color Priorities
- Partnering with UC Irvine to host a summer residential transfer program focused on Black Students to increase our Black Transfers to UCI this summer 2025
- Host Juneteenth Campus Celebration annually
- Host Kwanzaa Campus Celebration annually
- Host Black History Month Celebration annually
- Participate in the local Anaheim Black History Month Parade
- The Edgar Clark Character of a Man Scholarship honoring our All American Athlete Edgar Clark, who also led civil rights advocacy here in Fullerton.
- Organized and supported a Delegation of Faculty, Staff and Administrators to participate in the A2MEND All-African Diaspora Education Summit in Ghana and will share the North Star Plan resulting from the team’s experience
- Launched an Umoja Learning Community in Fall 2024 where students took Umojafied ENG 100 and COUN 151 courses and received a tutoring support. ENG 103 class is offered Spring 2025 and additional Umojafied courses will be offered in the future
- The Umoja Village offers students a lounge to be in community and a study space to support their academic success with free printing
- Umoja Scholars receive enhanced registration, bookstore supply card, a designated Umoja Counselor, and programming to support their academic, social, and mental wellbeing
Don’t just take it from us, hear Kash Amos’ story
Kash Amos
Fullerton College Class of 2024
“Fullerton College wasn’t just a stepping stone, it was a game-changer.”