The milestone event celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and provided resources to high schoolers.
"At a time when across the nation, diversity is being undermined and criticized, at Los Angeles Unified, we actually dignified it, humanized it, lifted and elevated it," LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho said.
Representatives from HBCUs as well as other universities from across the country were there to answer questions and provide feedback to students.
"I'm looking forward to Xavier University because I did apply there under their pre-medical track," Iovine and Young Center senior Sean Roberts said. "It'll be cool for me to talk more to them."
"I've met many people from different HBCUs, which has been my main goal throughout the year," said Erin Daniels, a senior and Black Student Union president at King Drew Magnet High School. "Being able to talk to them, really tell them what I want to do with my goals and stuff, and hearing back from them that they are here for me, they're here for supporting me."
The celebration also featured a gaming studio, a fashion workshop, dancing and more fun activities.
"We wanted to have the students feel good about coming today," Region South Superintendent Andre Spicer said. "I think we delivered, as you can see. The students are very excited to be here."
"I'm a product of LAUSD. I went to schools throughout in LAUSD," said Chase Moore, a USC Doctoral Student and the event's keynote speaker. "I can attest to the challenges that they experience outside of school. And I think that when your school is hugging you and affirming you in this way, it can make all the difference."
Organizers said they were expecting around 500 students, but welcomed about 700.
With the response and feedback they received, Carvalho said LAUSD is already talking about making this an annual event.
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