Our Mission

To assist and encourage academic laurel, cultural awareness, and socialization of African-American students on the University of Minnesota campus.

African

American

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Programs

                         Our Goals                             

• To Address those issues that continually come against students of Afro and African American descent.
• To promote an evironment of peace, love, unity, and respect among everyone.
• To assist in promoting pluralism and understanding among all.
• To encourage social and cultural development of students of African/African American descent.
• To unite students of African, African American, and Caribbean descent.
• To serve as a link to the greater Black community in Duluth and surrounding areas.
• To incrase awareness and appreciation for Black History through educational, cultural, and social programming.
• To work as a unjified force toward enhancing the conditions and environment for Black students on campus.
• To serve as a support network for each other.

All students who are interested in becoming members in the Black Student Association are welcome to join.  The BSA occupies a cubical in the Multicultural Center that is located at 270 Kirby Student Center.  This room houses cultural artifacts and literature and is also used as a meeting place, hang out spot and a place to study.