On August 29, 2024, I received a call from my college president, Dr. Keith Curry, with exciting news: Senate Bill 1348, Postsecondary Education: Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions, had passed the Senate and was on its way to the Governor’s desk. Authored by Senator Steven Bradford, SB 1348 allows institutions of higher education to apply for designation as a Black Serving Institution (BSI). This designation signals a heightened priority and increased investment in the success of Black students.