Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference
The Black and Brown Minds & Mattering Conference brings together Chaffey College and the community for a day of celebrating and lifting up Black and Brown students, faculty, staff and communities of the Inland Empire. Through keynote speakers, faculty presentations and cultural displays, the conference strives to shine a light on the systemic issues facing these communities and seek ways that educators and community members can work together to help them succeed.
Save the Date for the 5th Annual Conference!
Friday, October 23, 2026
Location: Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus
Be among the first to know when registration opens!
For inquiries, please email Dr. Albert Rodriguez at albert.rodriguez@chaffey.edu.
Open call for conference presenters
This is your opportunity to educate, motivate, and inspire! Consider being a conference presenter for either our high school student track or professional track. All faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and students are welcome to submit proposals! Submit your proposal online by September 4, 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Denise Gutierrez at denise.gutierrez@chaffey.edu or call (909) 652-6542.
- VIP seating at all sessions and 20 conference tickets
- Logo on all conference materials
- Opportunity to introduce conference speaker
- Social media and print advertising highlight
- Framed Black and Brown Minds and Mattering poster signed by speakers
- Logo on conference materials
- Social media and print advertising highlight
- Highlighted near a community art display
- Framed Black and Brown Minds and Mattering poster signed by speakers
- Logo on conference program
- Social media advertising highlight
- Highlighted during conference workshop
- Framed Black and Brown Minds and Mattering poster signed by speakers
- Logo on conference program
- Social media advertising highlight
- Framed Black and Brown Minds and Mattering poster signed by speakers
Frequently Asked Questions
The conference is designed for educators, high school and college students, as well as community members.
Yes.
The link to register is above this page while space permits.
Yes, every registered attendee will be served lunch.
The day begins with an opening keynote address followed by the first of two breakout sessions. Then there is lunch and another breakout session. The day concludes with a closing presentation.
Please contact Albert Rodriguez at albert.rodriguez@chaffey.edu
