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! 

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

Academic Support

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.

Want some extra support toward graduation? Need some help understanding your financial aid disbursements and loans? Well, schedule an appointment with Jimmie Wilder for an in-depth look at what your journey will look like!

Treasure Chest Tuesdays:
Dates: September 19th, September 26th & October 3rd
Click here: https://bit.ly/3P63pxf
For alternative options email jwilder@sfsu.edu

Scholarships 

On Wednesdays, drop by the Black Unity Center to get academic advising from a @uacadvisingsfsu advisor! No appointment is necessary.

Academic Advisors: 

Tachelle Heron-Lane
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
3PM - 5PM 
tachelle@sfsu.edu
bit.ly/3Zl9eua (Alternative Times)

Mack Ervin Jr.
2nd Wednesdays
2PM - 4PM
mackervinjr@sfsu.edu

Kyle Wallace-Jordan
4th Wednesdays
12PM - 2PM
kwallacejordan@sfsu.edu

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)

Sorority/Fraternity Life 

Divine 9/NPHC

  • 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

Hey Future Fam! Looking to begin your journey here at SF State?

Book a meeting with Dalyce if you seek special 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 to help begin your journey of community support

     

Click Here: Schedule a meeting
Email: dalycebrown@sfsu.edu

Community-Based Organizations 

Black to the Future Form

  • Family Support & Advocacy
  • Workforce Development
  • Education
  • Violence Prevention
  • Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health Services Referrals

Upcoming Events

Meet The Black Unity Center Team

Black Unity Team

CONTACT US:

Bucket Manyweather, Interim Director 
bucketmanyweather@sfsu.edu

Dalyce Brown, Outreach & Recruitment Specialist 
dalycebrown@sfsu.edu