<p>Yes, there are African-Americans on this board. My son and I share the name buzzwick and have posted a few times. My son was admitted to CAL but decided on Harvard. It was a tough choice because both Universities are excellent, but CAL is so close (8 miles) and Harvard is an amazing opportunity. Ultimately, he decided if he does not like Harvard he might find it easier to transfer to his dream school: Stanford, than if he did not like Berkeley. Also, he probably has a lot more to learn than academics if he gets further away from home. Good luck at Cal, perhaps my son will be there for grad school!</p>