On June 12, a public university system in California awarded the inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship to six students for their work in advancing ‘antiracism’ and ‘Black excellence.’
On June 12, a public university system in California awarded the inaugural Black Student Success Scholarship to six students for their work in advancing ‘antiracism’ and ‘Black excellence.’
“Scholars were selected for demonstrating leadership in increasing equitable access to higher education and undertaking community service that promotes antiracism work and culture change to elevate Black excellence,” a California State University (CSU) press release says. CSU is composed of 23 campuses throughout the state.
Each of the six recipients, who go to different CSU schools, will receive $5,000 for the upcoming academic year. “This scholarship is not just an investment in my education, but in the larger vision of equity and justice for the voices I hope to represent,” Sonoma State University recipient Asad Franklin said.
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