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SUMMARY:Higher Ground Securing Black Academic Futures Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n📅 Date: Thursday\, January 29\, 2026 \n🕒 Time: 6:30 PM \n📍 Location: Virtual Community Conversation \n\nElevate. Empower. Secure. The NAACP State Area Conference is proud to present “Higher Ground: Securing Black Academic Futures”. This essential dialogue brings together leading voices in higher education to discuss strategies\, challenges\, and the collective work required to ensure the academic success and stability of Black students within our community and technical college systems. \nEducation is the bedrock of equity. This session serves as a dedicated platform for students\, parents\, and educators to hear directly from institutional leaders about the initiatives and systemic changes being implemented to foster inclusive excellence and secure a bright future for the next generation of Black scholars. \n\nEvent is Free and Open to the Public\nParticipation in this vital conversation is free of charge. Interested attendees can RSVP via the official community form to receive access details. \n\n\nConversations with College Presidents\nEngage with distinguished leaders committed to academic equity: \n\n\n\nDr. Matthew Campbell: President\, Pierce College\nDr. Yoshiko Harden: President\, Renton Technical College\nDr. Chio Flores: President\, Pierce College\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation\nTo participate in future sessions or to view recorded highlights\, please visit our official channels: \nNAACP State Area Conference (AK-OR-WA) \nRSVP and Information Link: Register Here \n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is the “Higher Ground” initiative? \nIt is a series focused on securing Black academic futures by facilitating direct conversations between the community and college presidents. \n\n\nWhich institutions are represented in this session? \nThis conversation features the presidents of Pierce College and Renton Technical College. \n\n\nHow can I register for this event? \nAttendees can RSVP through the provided Google Form link or by scanning the QR code on the official event flyer. \n\n\nIs this event specifically for students? \nNo\, this is a community-wide conversation open to students\, educators\, families\, and any advocates interested in Black academic success. \n\n\nWho is the primary host of this event? \nThe event is presented by the NAACP State Area Conference for Alaska\, Oregon\, and Washington.
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