The Black Deaf Project is hosting the 6th Annual Deaf, Brilliant, & College Bound. We are inviting 8th-12th grade Black Deaf students and their chaperones to a two-day college experience starting at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 25th and ending Friday, February 27th at 2:00 pm. 

This initiative provides Black Deaf students with opportunities to connect meaningfully with college environments and make informed decisions about their futures. Through campus visits, students gain insight into academic life, the application process, and college terminology, making these experiences less intimidating and more accessible. By pairing students with Black college mentors, we foster a supportive network that extends beyond the program, providing encouragement and firsthand advice from mentors who share similar experiences.

In addition to college-focused exploration, the program educates students about the significance and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as well as the wide range of college types and experiences available to them. To deepen personal development, we design spaces that center Black identity, allowing Deaf students to explore their cultural heritage and cultivate leadership skills. Recognizing that every student’s path is unique, we also present alternative career avenues, such as trades, entrepreneurship, and service roles, expanding their perspectives on fulfilling postsecondary options.

Where: 

We will visit Sacramento State University and American River College in Sacramento, California .

Cost:

The college tour is free for all students and chaperones. We will cover all meals, two hotel nights, a t-shirt, and gift bag for all attendees. Ground transportation will be covered for any participants that fly in. 

For:

The program centers Black Deaf students from 8th-12th but is inclusive of all Deaf Students of Color. This means our curriculum focuses on Black culture and experiences, with priority registration given to Black Deaf students. If space allows any Deaf Students of Color who are enthusiastic about learning more about college are welcome to join. American Sign Language is the primary language of this experience, and we will support and accommodate all student and chaperone language needs (e.g., interpreters).  Each student must attend with a teacher or guardian (Any adult over 18) chaperone.

Hotel:

​Home2 Suites by Hilton Sacramento at CSUS

1865 65th St, Sacramento, California, 95819

Free parking

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Transportation:

Thorton Executive Transportation- from the airport or pick up from Southern California or school provided​