Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join the fall 2026 UnderSTANding Our Community: A Belonging Series. Through two interactive sessions, participants will explore the history, impact and lived realities of anti-Blackness in higher education and within our Central Valley communities. Engage in meaningful dialogue, learn practical strategies for fostering inclusion and belonging and deepen your understanding of how we can create a more equitable campus environment.
Certificate of Completion: Participants who attend both workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing their commitment to fostering inclusive excellence, belonging and community engagement at Stan State and beyond.
Register for the Workshop Series
Understanding & Uprooting Anti-Blackness on College Campuses
This workshop examines how anti-Blackness has shaped the experiences of Black students, faculty and staff within higher education. Participants will explore historical and contemporary examples, identify barriers to belonging and success and discuss practical strategies for creating more inclusive campus communities where all members can thrive.
Dr. Tyrone C. Howard is a Professor of Education at UCLA and one of the nation’s foremost scholars on race, equity and educational opportunity. His work examines the impact of race and culture on student success and has influenced educational policy and practice across the country. Dr. Howard is the founder of UCLA’s Black Male Institute, an acclaimed author and a nationally sought-after speaker on diversity, belonging and educational justice.
Learn about Part 2: Anti-Blackness in the Central Valley
Sponsored by the Community Engagement & Belonging Department and University Library.