MEDIA ADVISORY: BLACK GRADUATION

RICHMOND — The West Contra Costa Unified School District Office of African American Student Achievement will host the District’s 10th Annual Black Graduation celebration on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at De Anza High School.

The celebration recognizes the achievements, resilience, and excellence of Black graduating seniors across WCCUSD. During the ceremony, seniors will participate in a special kente cloth presentation as part of a rite of passage honoring culture, academic success, hope, and the strength of the Black community.

This year’s theme is: “Crowned in Culture…We are Black Excellence.”

All local media partners are invited to attend and cover this milestone celebration honoring WCCUSD students and families.

Members of the media interested in attending, please contact the Communications Department at communications@wccusd.net or reach out to Assistant Superintendent of Communications and Community Engagement Liz Sanders at (341) 213-8147.

Who: WCCUSD graduating seniors, families, community members, Superintendent Cheryl Cotton and WCCUSD district leaders, WCCUSD Board of Education members, and the WCCUSD Office of African American Student Achievement

What: 10th Annual WCCUSD Black Graduation Celebration

When: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: De Anza High School, 5000 Valley View Road, Richmond, CA 94803