Despite efforts to recruit educators of color, the teaching profession continues to disproportionately reflect the diverse students served in schools across the country. Recognizing the unique obstacles and barriers for potential Black credential candidates combined with the need to diversify the educator pipeline and workforce, California State University, Bakersfield, launched the Black Educator Teacher Residency (BETR) program in January 2022. This article examines the research supporting the need to diversify the educator pipeline, explores various factors contributing to deterring Black educators from the profession, and examines how the BETR program at California State University, Bakersfield is working to support Black educators on their journey to entering the teaching profession.