Episode 09: EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast

Part two of the three-episode, season one finale focuses on the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court case, which ended legal segregation in public schools in 1954, and what is being done today to continue the work of empowering and uplifting all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. In this episode, hear a powerful discussion among some of California's highest-ranking officials and foremost education experts in the state as they share their wisdom and highlight how the California Community Colleges and others play an integral role in cultivating equity in higher education. Now, 70 years later, there are more opportunities than ever for students of all ages and all backgrounds to succeed, and the California Community Colleges system is specifically committed to closing the equity gap for Black students so they too can achieve their goals. Listen now to learn from these inspiring leaders about how California community colleges are working to support Black and African American students. Learn more about how you CAN enroll and get the support you need to succeed at ICanGoToCollege.com.