Black, Brown and College Bound Summit

Thank you all for a spectacular 14th Annual Summit!

Mark your calendars for next year - February 26 - March 1, 2021

James Brown speaking at a podium on stage in front of BBCB displayed on digital monitors behind him
A group of students, mostly black or latino, grouped around James Brown speaking
John Quiñones speaking at BBCB
A group of black men all wearing blue button-down shirts and orange lanyards hanging out in a hallway
Director of Equity and Diversity, Cheryl Gonzalez speaking at a podium at BBCB 2019

2020 Summit Details

History of BBCB

In 2006, Hillsborough Community College held the first annual Black, Brown & College Bound Summit in Tampa, Florida to address the national problem of a lack of student success.

Summit Speakers

John Quiñones, Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Ndaba Mandela, Jose Antonio Vargas and Juan Williams are preparing to Take Care of Business at BBCB 2020!

Hotel and Travel

The Embassy Suites is connected to the Convention Center via a sky-bridge with stunning views of the water and within walking distance of excellent restaurants and attractions.

Summit Schedule

The 2020 Summit offers exciting speakers, warm receptions, enlightening concurrent sessions, and special book signings.  Take a look!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Co-Sponsoring Institutions

Please visit our co-sponsoring institutions who are committed to improving the lives of Black and Latino males through higher education.

Corporate and Community

Please help us thank our corporate and community sponsors who provide the support and resources to allow us to "Take Care of Business" at the 2020 Summit. 

Thank you to everyone for an inspiring 2019 Summit!


Past Summit Speakers Include:

James Brown, Michael Strahan, John Legend, Julián Castro, Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.), John Quiñones, Carlos Muñoz, Magic Johnson, Dr. Walter Bumphus, Felipe Luciano, Dr. Calvin Butts, Steve Harvey, and Jose Antonio Vargas