{"id":7274,"date":"2025-04-16T18:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T02:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/?page_id=7274"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T17:48:38","slug":"black-graduation-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/graduation-celebrations\/black-graduation-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Graduation Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>30th Annual Black Graduation Celebration &amp; Kente Ceremony<\/h2>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7284\" src=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1140\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1-1024x396.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1-768x297.jpg 768w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1-375x145.jpg 375w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2019-UW-Black-Graduation-group-shot-1140x441-1-750x290.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/giving\/make-a-gift\/?page=funds&amp;source=omadkc&amp;source_typ=3\">Make a Donation!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Graduation Celebration Committee and ASUW Black Student Commission along with its partners is proud to announce the 30th Annual Black Graduation Celebration. The event honors the accomplishments of African, African American and Afro-Caribbean graduating students and peers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2026 Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony<br \/>\nSunday June 7, 2026 | 7:00PM &#8211; 9:00PM<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Registration<\/h3>\n<p><span data-teams=\"true\">Pre-registration to participate in this year&#8217;s Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony closed on Friday, May 8, 2026. There will be onsite registration for those who missed that deadline. You will need to report to the Alaska Airlines Arena at 5:15pm for late registration. If you have any questions please reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:uwblackg@uw.edu\">uwblackg@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme: Black Renaissance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/m58RRl21ZBA?si=7DchM_xWgYn4JbL-\" class=\"btn btn-sm arrow gold\"><span>YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Note: <em>Registering for the Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony does not register you for any other graduation celebration including the UW commencement ceremony, and vice versa.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>About the Black Graduation Celebration<\/h3>\n<p>The Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony is a pre-commencement celebration to honor African, African American and Afro-Caribbean students and their peers who through unyielding determination have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from the University of Washington. The Ceremony is representative of African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean culture and heritage, embraces the value of community and scholarship, and culminates with a Kente Stole presentation. This is a Celebration for Graduates to be recognized for their accomplishments and an opportunity to honor significant people who have helped them achieve their goal. Students are honored together in one setting and their families also get the opportunity to celebrate their hard work and dedication.<br \/>\nParticipation in this year\u2019s spring quarter UW Black Graduation Celebration is open to all UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma undergraduate, graduate and professional students who have earned their degree between the previous Autumn and Winter quarters, the current Spring quarter or are scheduled to earn their degree the Summer quarter immediately following this year\u2019s ceremony.<\/p>\n<h3>The Kente\u00a0Ceremony<\/h3>\n<p>Kente is native to Ghana and was developed in the 17th century by the Ashanti people. It has its roots in a long tradition of African weaving, dating back to about 3000 B.C. Often reserved for royalty, the stole is a visual representation of history, philosophy, ethics, oral literature, religious beliefs, social values and political thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who is eligible for this celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Any UW Seattle campus student (undergraduate or graduate\/doctoral candidate) completing a degree in Spring 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 may participate. All are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I register for this event?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Graduate names are collected from UW and an email is sent out. If you have not gotten an email and are a graduating student, email <a href=\"mailto:uwblackg@uw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uwblackg@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Where do I get the stole?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>You must be registered for and attend the event to receive a stole. Graduates will be gifted a stole at the event in person, that will be presented to them by people chose. Up to 2 people maximum can come on stage to present a stole to a graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">If I cannot attend the celebration, or want it in advance, can I get a stole?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>No, stoles are only given out in person at the celebration as a gift to graduates for participating in the celebration, not as a graduation gift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What if I did not register? Can I still participate?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>We do accept walk-in registration but your name will not appear in the program and we may not have a Kente stole or gift for you. Email <a href=\"mailto:uwblackg@uw.edu\">uwblackg@uw.edu<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I update my registration information?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>You can update your registration up until a certain date for it to show in the program correctly and get a stole. That date is usually when registration closes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Is this a ticketed event?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>No. This year\u2019s event will not be ticketed. It will be live streamed on YouTube. See the home page for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Where do I park?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider gp b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">The UW Black Grad Celebration Committee does not manage or control parking for the Black Graduation Celebration. Please read the information <a class=\"fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\" href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link on this website\">on this website<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider gp b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Parking is available on the UW Campus and will require you to walk to the ceremony venue. Please note that there may be parking fees. More parking information from UW transportation can be found\u00a0<a class=\"fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\" href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link here\">here<\/a>, or via the UW Commencement office\u00a0<a class=\"fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/graduation\/parking-2\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/graduation\/parking-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link website here.\">website here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Closest Parking Location:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are other lots available on campus but are farther away. Please see UW Parking\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\">website<\/a><\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Street parking is available but will take longer to find and may require a cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I bring a bag into the celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>UW Athletics has a clear bag policy. Read more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gohuskies.com\/sports\/2020\/2\/12\/clear-bag-policy\">their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What is the dress code for the event?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Graduates are strongly encouraged to wear their graduation regalia (cap\/gown) and or cultural attire. Please email the committee if you have any issues with this\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:uwblackg@uw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uwblackg@uw.edu<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What are the details for graduates for the day of the celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Graduates should have been sent a final email with details a few days prior to the event.<br \/>\n<strong>Check-in\/Registration:<\/strong> \u202f5:15 PM \u2013 6:20 PM. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Check-in closes at 6:20 PM.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Graduate Line-up:<\/strong>\u00a06:30 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Alaska Airlines Loading Dock \u2013 located on the south side of the arena between Alaska Airlines Arena and Husky Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I contact the Black Graduation Celebration Planning Committee with any questions?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>You can contact us via email at: <a href=\"mailto:uwblackg@uw.edu\">uwblackg@uw.edu<\/a>. Please allow 48-72 hours for a response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How can I donate to the Black Graduation Celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>You can use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/giving\/make-a-gift\/?page=funds&amp;source=omadkc&amp;source_typ=3\">link<\/a>\u00a0below. Click the ADD button next to \u2018Office Minority Affairs and Diversity Kente Ceremony Fund.\u2019 Then you can select to give once or monthly and how much to give. Then select \u2018Add to Basket\u2019 and then select \u2018Give Now.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What if I need accommodations?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the appointment at (206) 543-6450 (voice), (206) 543-6452 (TTY), (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@uw.edu (email).<\/p>\n<p>For interpreting, captioning, amplification services, and TTYs, contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 206-543-1415 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), or dhhreq@uw.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What is the history of the Black Graduation Celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>In 1997, a group of Black students at the UW decided to host a post-commencement graduation ceremony in order to create a more intimate and personal graduation experience. The group consisted of several students including the President of the Black Student Union, President of Sisterhood, and the Black Student Commissioner. With support from the Office of Minority Affairs &amp; Diversity, the students hosted the first Black Graduation Celebration on June 10, 1997, at Grace Apostolic Temple in Columbia City. The ceremony gave students the opportunity to recognize significant people who had helped them reach their goal including faculty, staff, friends and family. The event was deemed a success and has become an annual tradition. To learn more about the first Black Graduation Celebration read Walking to Black Graduation a 1997 UW Daily newspaper article interviewing several 1997 graduates and the reason that they felt a Black Graduation Celebration was necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the tradition of the Black Graduation Celebration continues as a pre-commencement celebration open to all students and acknowledges graduates, who through unyielding determination, have successfully completed an undergraduate or post baccalaureate degree at the UW. The event recognizes their accomplishments and provides an opportunity for graduates to honor those who have helped them achieve their milestone. Graduates are honored together in one setting, as their families celebrate their hard work and dedication. This celebration reinforces the bonds of scholarship and extends the sense of community. It honors African and African American heritage and culture, which culminates with a Kente Ceremony where traditional stoles are presented to the graduates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who plans the Black Graduation Celebration?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The UW Black Graduation Celebration Planning Committee is comprised of students, faculty and staff who are charged by ASUW Black Student Commission with the planning and coordination of this annual event. This effort is done in collaboration with the following student organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ASUW Black Student Commission<\/li>\n<li>African Student Association<\/li>\n<li>A Vision for Engineering Literacy &amp; Access (AVELA)<\/li>\n<li>Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA)<\/li>\n<li>Black Student Union<\/li>\n<li>National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Special Thanks To<\/h3>\n<p>Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity<\/p>\n<p>Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center<\/p>\n<p>UW Multicultural Alumni Partnership<\/p>\n<p>Student Life<\/p>\n<p>UW Graduate School\/GSEE<\/p>\n<p>Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle<\/p>\n<p>Q Center<\/p>\n<p>College of Education<\/p>\n<p>Black Future Co-Op Fund<\/p>\n<p>Undergraduate Academic Affairs<\/p>\n<p>UWT Center for Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/p>\n<p>Brotherhood Initiative<\/p>\n<p>Sisterhood Initiative<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>30th Annual Black Graduation Celebration &amp; Kente Ceremony Make a Donation! The Graduation Celebration Committee and ASUW Black Student Commission along with its partners is proud to announce the 30th Annual Black Graduation Celebration. The event honors the accomplishments of African, African American and Afro-Caribbean graduating students and peers. 2026 Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony Sunday June 7, 2026 | 7:00PM &#8211; 9:00PM Registration Pre-registration to participate in this year&#8217;s Black Graduation Celebration and Kente Ceremony closed on Friday,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4220,"parent":6072,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-big-hero.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7274","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7274"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7274"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7274\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7671,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7274\/revisions\/7671"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}