Under a new state law, a statewide board has designated 31 California colleges as Black-Serving Institutions.

Two San Diego community colleges made the list — San Diego City College and San Diego Mesa College.

On Midday Edition, we sit down with the presidents of the two colleges to talk about what the designation means and how they're serving Black students in San Diego.

Guests:

• Ashanti Hands, president of San Diego Mesa College
• Ricky Shabazz, president of San Diego City College