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This is a list of events we hosted or participated in to celebrate Black History Month (February 2022)- HBCU Workshop: HBCU Academic Preparation - Grades Matter (2/1)
- MPC Scholarship Workshop (2/2)
- HBCU Workshop: How to Choose an HBCU (2/3)
- HBCU Workshop: Preparing Your Personal Statement (2/8)
- Black History Celebration: History of Civil Rights at MPC (2/9)
- HBCU Workshop: How to Apply to an HBCU (2/9)
- MPC Lobo Day (2/10)
- MC Youth Summit Planning Meeting (2/14)
- HBCU Workshop: Intro to the CCC to HBCU Program (2/14)
- Black History Month: GAME Day: A fun cultural experience where students have a chance to mix & mingle (2/15)
- HBCU Workshop: How to Choose an HBCU (2/15)
- HBCU Workshop: HBCU Brief #1 (2/16)
- Personal Finance Workshop (2/17)
- HBCU Workshop: Academic Preparation - Grades Matter (2/17)
- Black History Month: Book Reflections with Executive Director Nzubgha Dugas (2/23)
- Special Virtual CCC to HBCU Event (2/25)
- Black History Month: Paint Night (2/25)
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Umoja Learning Community
What is Umoja?
Celebrating African American Heritage, Culture, and Unity
Umoja is a community of success dedicated to the academic success, personal growth, and self-actualization of MPC students. Umoja enhances your educational experience by integrating academics, support services, and African-American culture. We aim to educate the whole student as our Umoja family helps you to navigate the college environment and become successful in your educational goals.
MPC's Umoja Learning Community is a program designed to assist African American and other historically underrepresented students. Umoja is specifically designed to increase the retention, success, graduation, and transfer rates of African ancestry students.
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Paint Night
On February 25, 2022, UMOJA, A2MEND and the Black Student Union hosted a Black History Month Paint Night. MPC students, faculty, and staff met with art instructor Jonathan Wolf who guided them to use their artistic skills to portray empowerment through art!
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Celebrating Black History Month 2022
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