At UCSB, we strive to keep the African diasporic community united and strong with an array of resources. Get connected with the Black Student Union by attending weekly meetings, check out frequent events at the AdCRC, and gain insight on the academic work being done at the Center for Black Studies Research! We are very proud that the Black and African faculty, staff, and students are setting the bar for success, all while contributing to a legacy of Black excellence.
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Featured Event
Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 5:00-7:00 PM | UCSB Multicultural Center
Join us for Diaspora Dialogues, an evening of storytelling and community. Students and campus members are invited to share personal experiences of migration, displacement, and belonging, highlighting not just loss, but also resilience, adaptation, and joy. This event will remind us that diasporas are not monolithic, while uncovering the threads that connect us across our differences. Come listen, share, and build solidarity in the community. Dinner will be provided!
Co-Sponsors: EOP Cultural Centers, Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS), Undocumented Students Services. All are welcome to attend!
Point of Pride
UCSB has a strong tradition of expanding services and opportunities for Black students through a history student activism and collaboration with university administration. Our Black Studies Department, ranked 9th in the country, houses world class scholars, including a Pulitzer Prize winner and the flagship journal for Haitian studies.
Alumni Spotlight: Justice
“UCSB gave me the resources and support systems to continue to persevere toward my educational and career goals. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), its cultural centers, and the professors within the Psychological & Brain Sciences department helped me build connections by providing a continuous stream of new opportunities and experiences on campus.”