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The Black Student Success Scholars (BSSS) program connects students from the African Diaspora to experience Black Excellence through a safe and welcoming environment. The program will bring an African-Centered education lens to support services, academic counseling, academic and cultural workshops, cultural enriching field trips, transfer planning, and HBCU tours.

Self-enroll in our Canvas page for a list of upcoming events, resources, and much more! You can also email us to join.

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Porch Talks

Join the Black Student Success Scholars in our monthly meetings! Porch Talks is a safe space for students from the African diaspora to build a sense of connectedness and learn to advocate for themselves while discussing important topics in the Black community.

Meetings will continue in the Fall semester.

Registration required.

  • Self Love and Body Liberation Workshop  |  Tuesday, February 18 |  3:30 - 5 pm   |  SAC 130
  • Rest As Resistance  Workshop |  Wednesday, February 19   |  3:30 - 5 pm   |  SAC 130
  • Movie Screening: My Name is Pauli Murray in collaboration with Pride Scholars  |  Thursday, March 13   |  5 - 7 pm  |  SAC 130
  • Game Night  |  Tuesday, April 15   |  3 - 5 pm  |  SAC 130 

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If you require an accommodation for any of the events listed, please contact Disability Support Programs for Students at least three business days prior to the event by calling 949-451-5630 or emailing ivcdsps@ivc.edu.