---
title: "The Importance of Belonging and Acceptance to Black Student Success: Research Brief 1"
description: Research brief summarizing key themes and findings from quantitative and qualitative research designed to explore the impact of Umoja programs on students.
---

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# [The Importance of Belonging and Acceptance to Black Student Success: Research Brief 1](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/the-importance-of-belonging-and-acceptance-to-black-student-success-research-brief-1)

 Written by [The RP Group](https://www.rpgroup.org/resources/author/the-rp-group) | February 2020

Research brief summarizing key themes and findings from quantitative and qualitative research designed to explore the impact of Umoja programs on students.

 

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