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
Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane
Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 7:30 PM | The Granada Theatre
Mile Davis & John Coltrane Centennial
In this rare and powerful collaboration, trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane join forces to celebrate and reimagine the legacies of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two jazz titans who forever changed the sound of American music.
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.”