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The African Diaspora

The African Diaspora honors Black, African American, African, Caribbean, and anyone else whose lineage is directly connected to the continent of Africa. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó provides programs, services, and resources to support this community.

The African Diaspora describes and acknowledges the mass dispersion of peoples from Africa during the Transatlantic Slave Trades, from the 1500s to the 1800s. This community comprises millions of people from Western and Central Africa to different regions throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. This is the reason why we have people who identify as African, African American, Afro-Caribbean, or Afro-South American.

Events

Event Title Date Time Location
BHM Kickoff: Jersey Party - Black History Month Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:00pm
Room 208
Black Read-In: Celebrating Black Joy in Literature & Film Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:00am
SU Ballroom BC
Real Talk: Connecting Across the Black Diaspora Thursday, February 13, 2025 1:00pm
SU 209
Black Male Leaders in Higher Education Virtual Discussion Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:00pm
Virtual
Thriving Authentically: Career Networking Event Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00pm
SU 208BC
The Westside Experience: A Journey Through Black History Thursday, February 20, 2025 11:00am
SU 228 (SDP Lounge)
Black Mini Con: A Commemoration of Music, Culture & Community Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:00am
SU Ballroom C
Raw Expressions Poetry Slam Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:00pm
SU Theater

Resources

  • Student Diversity & Social Justice â€“ the office of Student Diversity & Social Justice (SDSJ) was created out of student demand for identity specific support. As such, several identity-based positions were created to serve 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s traditionally underserved students through programs, initiatives, and services.
  • Jean Nidetch CARE Center â€“ provides free and confidential support services to members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó community who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse, family violence, and/or stalking.
  •  â€“ living/learning community dedicated to centering the African Diaspora.
  • Counseling and Psychological Services â€“ provides a variety of services to help students address mental health concerns to make the most out of the college experience.
  •  â€“ a database to learn about the various Black-affirming student organizations on campus.
  • Faculty and Staff Affinity Groups Groups include The Alliance of Professionals of African Heritage (APAH), The Black Professional Women’s Alliance (BPWA), The Council of African-American Professionals (CAAP).

  • The Anti-Black Racism Task Force The task force, with the support of the university administration, faculty and students, is committed to strategic and intentional action to address inequities on campus through programming and service in collaboration with university stakeholders and community partners.

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