Coastline College Celebrates Black History Month 2026
A Century of Black Excellence: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
Join Coastline College this February as we celebrate Black History Month with a full lineup of engaging events throughout the month. Together, we’ll honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black communities through opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to participate as we come together to celebrate history, culture, and the power of collective voices!
Register below for one, a few, or all of our exciting events!
Events for the month are sponsored by Student Equity, Umoja, and Student Life at Coastline College, Orange Coast College, and Golden West College. For questions, contact Dr. Leighia Moore-Fleming at umoja@coastline.edu.
Black Love Book Club
Join Umoja and the Dolphin Pride Scholars for a Black Love Book Club in honor of Black History Month, this month’s read is Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory, which explores Black queer love and connection.
- Date: Monday, February 2- Friday, February 27th
- Location: On Your Own Reading
- Register to receive a copy of the book: Flirting Lessons
- To receive your book on time, we encourage you to sign up by January 31.
Following the conclusion of reading the book, come together for light bites to discuss the book and key highlight. Light snacks will be provided. Come read, reflect, and celebrate Black love in the community!
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location: Student Services Center, 119 Dolphin Lounge and Online via Zoom
UMOJA 1st Annual Sneaker Ball
The 2026 Sneaker Ball—hosted by CBCSS and Umoja Region 7 at Mt. San Antonio College—brings students and coordinators together for a night of style, music, and community. Held in Building 410, the Summit Event Center, the event features food, a DJ, dancing, a photo booth, and special student awards.
Students can enter the NIKE sneaker raffle by completing a networking card handed out at the event, encouraging connection and engagement with peers and coordinators. Come dressed in your freshest fits and flyest kicks and enjoy an unforgettable Umoja night.
- Date: Friday, February 20th, 2026
- Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Location: Mount San Antonio College
- Need transportation? Email umoja@coastline.edu
Coastline College Black History Month Zoom Backgrounds
Honor and celebrate Black History Month by helping spread awareness with Coastline Zoom backgrounds! Choose from designs featuring iconic figures like Maya Angelou, baseball great Jackie Robinson, or the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Download yours today at coastline.edu/zoom-backgrounds!