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Men of Color Summit

March 9, 2026

Men of Color Summit: Excellence in Action

Friday, April 24, 2026
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Main Folsom Campus (Map & Directions)

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Please complete the registration form below. **For all High School Students attending, you must complete a permission slip with your high school first before you register.

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The 2026 Men of Color Summit Excellence in Action aims to educate, empower, and elevate our students to strive for excellence in all their endeavors. Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff, and community members will engage in enriching discussions and activities focused on the academic and professional experiences of men of color in today’s society – centering the goals of educating the mind, empowering the self, and elevating leadership while fostering connection, engagement and community.

The Summit welcomes participation from all students while intentionally centering the experiences of men of color to foster a stronger sense of identity, belonging, and connection with peers, faculty, staff, and the broader Folsom Lake College community.

Activities Include

Keynote address
Educational and leadership Workshops
College Resources
Professional Panel of Experts
Games and Community Building Opportunities
Breakfast & Lunch provided

Summit Goals

Provide opportunities for participants to learn from and engage with professional leaders in the community.
Provide networking opportunities for participants to learn from each other by participating in workshops and small group discussions.
Help participants gain a greater sense of self. Attending the educational sessions offered will help them to contextualize their identity socially, academically, historically, and politically.

Summit Themes

Academic Excellence and Career Pathways
Identity, Confidence, and Wellness
Leadership, Purpose, and Community
Career, Goals, and Real World Success

Summit Schedule

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8:30 to 9:30 am:

Check-in and Build Community
Location: in front of the Falcon's Roost

9:45 to 10:15 am:

Welcome and Keynote Address, "Excellence in Action: Education. Empower. Elevate"
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Garrett Gatewood
Location: Buckeye Hall, FL3-173 (Large Lecture Hall)

10:30 to 11:15 am:

Break-Out Workshop Series 1: Students will be assigned to a break-out session based on their grade level.

Track A: Educate the Mind Academic Excellence and Career Pathways: This break-out workshop will focus on college readiness and supporting students in exploring strategies and resources to success in their education goals. This will include building skills around financial literacy and planning ahead.
Location: Oak Hall, FL6-108
Track B: Empower the Self: This break-out session will focus on navigating challenges as men of color and building confidence and resilience. We will engage in activities to promote mental health, balance, and self-advocacy.
Location: Oak Hall, FL6-109

11:30 am to 12:00 pm:

Lunch
Location: Falcon Roost

12:15 to 12:45 pm:

Break-Out Workshop Series 2

Track C: Elevate Leadership: This session will promote leadership skills and communication. This includes how to find purpose, stay motivated, and engage in activities to be a positive influence on your campus.
Location: Aspen Hall, FL1 Welcome and Student Success Center
Track D: Excellence in Action: This session aims to engage students in hands-on career exploration and active goal setting. This includes feeling a sense of connection to future careers and hearing from men of color in various industries.
Location: Buckeye Hall, FL3-173

1:00 to 1:30 pm:

Call to Action: From Inspiration to Excellence
Speaker: Otis Amey
Location: Buckeye Hall, FL3-173