Neal Hebrard-DeFrance 10/9/25 Neal Hebrard-DeFrance 10/9/25

SMC MOCAN BBQ: Food, Fun, Connection, and Community

SMC’s Men of Color Action Network hosted its first event of the year at Virginia Park to foster connection and early brotherhood between new students. Filled with free food, pick-up games of soccer and football, and easy access to counselors and faculty, it was a fun and productive opportunity for students of color to start the year.

Karuna Namala 6/27/24 Karuna Namala 6/27/24

Celebrating Tradition: 2nd Annual Black Student Graduation

SMC's Pan African Alliance and Black Collegians program celebrated the second annual Black Student Graduation with vibrant traditions, heartfelt speeches, and cultural pride.

Torrie Krantz-Klein 5/7/23 Torrie Krantz-Klein 5/7/23

SMC Celebrates Black Student Success Week

Members of the Santa Monica College Black Collegians Club gathered in the quad to kick off a week dedicated to the success of Black students.

corsairdesign 6/19/14 corsairdesign 6/19/14

SMC grads reflect on their goals and achievements

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Gadaheldam shines light on African Islam

Najwa Gadaheldam, industrial development officer at the United Nations, spoke during a lecture at SMC of the various obstacles facing women in Afro-Islamic societies.