Black Student Success Summit 2026
The Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is an annual one-day event held in the spring where Black youth learn how to navigate the education-to-career pathways for various industries, through interactive workshops, affinity group caucuses, motivational speeches, and structured networking activities. Register.
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The Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is an annual one-day event held in the spring where Black youth learn how to navigate the education-to-career pathways for various industries, through interactive workshops, affinity group caucuses, motivational speeches, and structured networking activities. Register.
Black Student Success Summit
The Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is an annual one-day event held in the spring where Black youth learn how to navigate the education-to-career pathways for various industries, through interactive workshops, affinity group caucuses, motivational speeches, and structured networking activities. Register Here!
Raise The Roof
Join BEAM and other community members as we celebrate our students and raise funds for our conversation porch!
All community members are welcome at this family-friendly event.
When: August 18, 2023, 3pm to 8pm
Where: the corner of NE Cleveland Ave and NE Mason St.
Youth Business Pitch
Support our students as they present their business ideas!
When: August 16, 2023, 1pm to 3pm
Where: 240 N Broadway, Suite 116
Black Student Success Summit
The 8th annual Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is an annual one-day event held in the spring where Black youth learn how to navigate the education-to-career pathways for various industries, through interactive workshops, affinity group caucuses, motivational speeches, and structured networking activities. Register.
Portland Trail Blazer Celebration of Black History
Join us for the Portland Trail Blazers’ Celebration of Black History on February 27th, 2023, at the Moda Center!
Unity in the Community Block Party!
Join us for laughter, food, and conversations from the heart!
This year BEAM is proud to announce that our summer block parties (8/6 and 8/27) will feature several youth-led vendors! Come see what these creative, entrepreneurial young people have to share and support their efforts.
Location: the corner of NE Cleveland Ave and NE Mason St.
Unity in the Community Block Party!
Join us for laughter, food, and conversations from the heart!
This year BEAM is proud to announce that our summer block parties (8/6 and 8/27) will feature several youth-led vendors! Come see what these creative, entrepreneurial young people have to share and support their efforts.
Location: the corner of NE Cleveland Ave and NE Mason St.
Street Painting
Join BEAM and other community members as we paint a street mural together!
All community members are welcome at this family-friendly event.
When: August 5, 2022, 12 noon to 6pm
Where: the corner of NE Cleveland Ave and NE Mason St.
Sign-up to volunteer!
Black Baccalaureate
The Black Baccalaureate welcomes graduating Black students from post-secondary institutions, high schools, and alternative schools in the Portland Metro area. We also recognize students who earned their GED. The Black Baccalaureate is about honoring our youth and instilling a sense of cultural pride in those who have fulfilled this pivotal stage in their development. Learn more.
Black Student Success Summit
The 8th annual Black Student Success Summit (BSSS) is an annual one-day event held in the spring where Black youth learn how to navigate the education-to-career pathways for various industries, through interactive workshops, affinity group caucuses, motivational speeches, and structured networking activities. Register.
Portland Trail Blazer Celebration of Black History
Join us for the Portland Trail Blazers’ Celebration of Black History on February 12th, 2022, at the Moda Center!