Welcome to the Black Unity Center
The Black Unity Center started as one of six Black Student Union Demands developed in 2015. This serves as a space for student engagement and achievement! The vision of the Center is to advance educational equity for students of African descent by serving as a unifying force for many efforts to ensure the highest potential for and self-determination by students, using an Afrocentric paradigm. UBUNTU!
Mission Statement :
The mission of the Center is to provide Black students, through cross-campus community collaborations and an intersectional, African-centered environment, with transformative, impactful and socially conscious programs that allow them to grow academically, interpersonally, culturally and professionally, in order to advance their recruitment, matriculation, retention and graduation.
Services We Offer
- Resource Referral (Mental Health, Financial Assistance, Etc)
- Academic Advising
- Community Roundtables
- Financial Aid Literacy Appointments
- Graduation Support
- Student Clubs & Orgs Connections
- Snacks
Where to Find Us
Location: The Village at Centennial Square, Building C, Suite 142
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Phone: (415) 405-4442
Email: blackunitycenter@sfsu.edu
Instagram: BlackUnitySFSU
Virtual Tour Down Below:
Upcoming Events
[HPW] Raffle of the Month | Black Health Matters | Vitamin D
Come to the Black Unity Center and get a bag of goods to help improve your Vitamin D! You may also get drawn into a raffle
Treasure Chest Tuesday - Tuesdays
Date: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 , 2024
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm PST
Location: Virtual, In Person
RSVP at: bit.ly/TCTschedule
Event Description: Schedule an appointment with Jimmie Wilder to get a closer and better understanding of your Financial Aid, FAFSA & support towards Graduation!
Walk-In - Drop-In - Check-In - Wednesdays
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Black Unity Center, Office C/D
Event Description: Walk-In, Drop-In, and Check-in with Dalyce Brown about academic advising, community connection, and job and internship search support!
Are you looking to begin your journey here at SF State?
Book a meeting or email Dalyce if you seek unique information regarding areas such as Black campus life, academics, student services, and questions regarding:
- Admissions requirements
- Cal State Apply application process
- Pre-admissions transcript evaluations
First Steps:
Sign Up: Cal State Apply Workshops (Spring 2024)
Freshman:
- Freshman Application Checklist
- Freshman Application Guide 2024-2025
- Application Fee Waiver Checklist
Transfers:
- ASSIST website - California Schools
- Articulation website - Non-Californian Schools
- Transfer Application Checklist
- Application Fee Waiver Checklist
- Lower Divison:Basic Requirements
- Attended a college or university after high school graduation
- Have not yet earned 60 transferable units
- Graduation from high school (diploma or GED)
- Achievement of specified GPA in A-G courses:
- 2.50 or greater for California residents or graduates of a California high school
- 3.00 or greater for Non-California residents or graduates of a high school outside of California
- Good standing at the last college or university attended
- Completion, with a grade of C- or better, of a course in:
- Written Communication (GE Area A2)
- Mathematics or quantitative reasoning (GE Area B4)
- Achievement of specified GPA in A-G courses:
- Upper Divison: Basic Requirements: See Lower Divison
- Complete 60 or more transferable semester units/ at least 60 transferable semester (90 quarter) units
- Complete General Education requirements;
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30 semester (45 quarter) units of CSU General Education (GE) courses: Four basic skills courses (Golden 4) must be completed with a grade of C- or better
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Oral Communication (Area A1): public speaking course
Written Communication (Area A2): English composition course
Critical Thinking (Area A3): logic or critical thinking course (Engineering majors exempt from critical thinking)
Quantitative Reasoning (Area B4): math course
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Master's & Grad Students:
International:Prospective students interested in applying to SF State may email world@sfsu.edu and visit: https://oip.sfsu.edu/future
Click Here: Schedule a meeting
Email: dalycebrown@sfsu.edu
San Francisco Foundation Black Excellence Scholarship
The San Francisco Foundation Black Excellence Scholarship for SF State will offer $2,500 scholarships to 35 SF State students each year. If interested, please email scholarships@sff.org or go to the sff.org/blackexcellencescholarship
On-Campus Scholarships for Spring 24
Check Out Website for more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/
- Betty Parent Achievement Award
- James Akira Hirabayashi Person for All Seasons Scholarship Fund
- Jerry Wayne Varnado Ethnic Studies Scholarship
- Joseph L. White Endowed Scholarship in Africana Studies
- Kenneth P. Monteiro—Associated Students Scholarship in Ethnic Studies
- Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies
- Myrtle Escort White Scholarship
- Student Activist & Advocate Endowed Scholarship
- LCA Study Abroad Scholarship
- Loretta Doon Scholarship Endowment in Accounting
- Matt Stolz Award for Political Theory, The
- Otto J. Bos Memorial Scholarship
- Robert E. Collins Endowed Scholarships
- Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) Undergraduate (Jr/Sr) Fellowship Award
- Arleen M and James W Chow Endowed Scholarship in Bilingual Education
- Crumpton, Baxter, Bonham Memorial Scholarship
- Irvin W. and Velma C. Hartman Family Schol. – Edu
- Karl Richard Lane Scholarship
- Mark D. Voorhies Scholarship Endowment in Special Education for the Blind & Visually Impaired
- Masters in Early Childhood Educ. Scholarship
- Mayme Chinn Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
- Queer Ethnic Studies Scholarship – Undergraduate Awards
- Ruairi Flanagan Memorial Endowment
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Scholarship
Off-Campus/Alternative Scholarships
Financial Aid Literacy & Graduation Support
Schedule an appointment with Jimmie Wilder to get a closer and better understanding of your Financial Aid, FAFSA & support towards Graduation.
Treasure Chest Tuesday
Date: Tuesdays, 10:00 am-3:00 pm PST
Location: Virtual, In Person
STUDENT ORGS & CLUBS EVENTS
Looking for Community? SF State has tons of Black student clubs and organizations to choose from! Find your tribe!
Start Here: The Black Chat (GroupMe)
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Afro-LatinX
- Sister, Sister
- Haus Blaque
- National Society of Black Engineers
- (NSBE)
- Black Student Business Association
- Black Film Club
- Dancing Divas
- Be-Stem
- Black Residents United in Housing (B.R.U.H)
- African Student Association (ASA)
- Haus Blaque
- Impact Movement
Sorority/Fraternity Life
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Zeta Phi Beta
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Phi Beta Sigma
- Sigma Gamma Rho
- Iota Phi Theta
Community-Based Organizations
- Black to the Future Form
- Family Support & Advocacy
- Workforce Development
- Education
- Violence Prevention
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Alkeme
An organization centering the Black experience with content, tools and resources tuned for our joy, our history, and our growth. - Black Women’s Health Imperative
Organization advancing health equity and social justice for Black women through policy, advocacy, education, research and leadership development. - Brother, You’re on My Mind
An initiative launched by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and NIMHD to raise awareness of the mental health challenges associated with depression and stress that affect Black men and families. Website offers an online toolkit that provides Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapters with the materials needed to educate fellow fraternity brothers and community members on depression and stress in Black men.
Off-Campus Mental Health Services & Resources
- Inclusive Therapist
( Reduced Fee Teletherapy) - The Steve Fund
A organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. - Black Men Heal
Limited and selective free mental health service opportunities for Black men. - Therapy for Black Girls:
An online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Offers listing of mental health professionals across the country who provide high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls, an informational podcast and an online support community. - Melanin and Mental Health
Connects individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities. Promotes the growth and healing of diverse communities through its website, online directory and events. - Black Mental Health Alliance - (410) 338-2642
Provides information and resources and a “Find a Therapist” locator to connect with a culturally competent mental health professional. - Therapists of Color
- Loveland Foundation Therapy Fund
With the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy nationally. - Family Paths
(Formerly Parental Stress Service) A non-profit organization of mental health professionals and dedicated volunteers that provides a number of mental health and supportive services to low income, multi-stressed individuals and families in Alameda County of the San Francisco Bay Area. Services include a 24-hour Parent Support Hotline, a Foster Parent Advice Line, CalWORKs Case Management, Positive Parenting Classes, and Family Yoga. They also provide counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families.
On Campus: Wellness Coach & CARES Well-Being Case Manager - Kenya Sullivan
We're all about caring for our mental health at the Black Unity Center. Kenya Sullivan's got your back and is here to discuss any life challenges or community issues weighing you down. He focuses on assisting students in reducing distress levels and addressing concerning behaviors to provide support and reduce barriers to student success.
Location: Zoom
ON-CAMPUS
Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair
WHEN: Thursday, March 7thTIME: 12pm - 3pm
LOCATION: Mashouf Wellness Center, MAC Gym
REGISTER HERE
Office of Financial Aid: *Graduate Students Only
Currently hiring (1) Graduate Student Assistant to work part-time with $20/hour compensation. Previous Financial Aid experience is not required. We encourage you to apply through Handshake by searching, "Graduate Student Assistant, Financial Aid."
Position: Graduate Student Assistant, Financial Aid Job #8721620
Pay: $20/hr
Location: One Stop, Student Services Building
OFF-CAMPUS JOBS/INTERNSHIPS
Improve Your Tomorrow -
Are you ready to be a superhero for young men & women of color in your community, the nation, and beyond? If so, we're seeking awesome mentors who share our values of teamwork, character, service, and liberation. This epic opportunity Includes a year-long paid fellowship for college students and early-career pros of any gender. Let's start a movement!
Bi-Weekly Stipend
$680 = 20 hours per week
$850 = 25 hours per week
$1,360 = 40 hours per week
Learn More:
https://www.improveyourtomorrow.org/
Find More Jobs:
Currently Hiring
UCSF CFAR Scholars Program Internship
HYPER REU program Internship
Small Business Coordinator
University Instructors, Elementary Teachers (K-8), Special Education Teachers (K-12), Middle School Science Teachers, High School English Teachers
Summer Camps
And More!
Apply Here: https://career.sfsu.edu/hot-jobs
SAN FRANCISCO EVENTS:
In the Black: Open MIC
Date: March 24th, 2024
Location: 1567 Fillmore ST, San Francisco
Time: 6:30 - 9pm
OAKLAND EVENTS:
HAYWARD EVENTS:
CONTACT US:
Bucket Manyweather, Interim Director
bucketmanyweather@sfsu.edu
Dalyce Brown, Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
dalycebrown@sfsu.edu