Upcoming events
Throughout the academic year, student organizations created events and activities to bring the community together and celebrate our rich backgrounds.
Black African Coalition
Black African Coalition
The Black African Coalition at Arizona State University dedicates itself to unifying students of African descent (hereby known as ASU Black, African, and Caribbean students) toward the following common goals and objectives for this community: supporting our recruitment, retention, and graduation, increase visibility as a campus presence through the support of social programming and Black Student Unions on each campus and through the activities and participation of Black, African, and Caribbean campus organization, and advocate for the be a voices of for all ASU Black, African, and Caribbean students and organizations.
Email | Sun Devil Central
Check out the Black African Coalition 2025-26 guidebook
as a first step in connecting to our community.
Club Spotlight
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
The Arizona State University chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists is dedicated to championing fairness and inclusivity in the media. Our mission is to empower Black journalists by fostering strong connections within our community and advocating for a more diverse range of perspectives among faculty and within the curriculum.
Spring 25’ President: Karess Melanie
Black Medical Student Association (BMSA)
Founded in Fall 2014, BMSA is dedicated to supporting the academic and professional success of Black and African pre-medical and other pre-health students through networking opportunities, mentorship, and peer collaboration. BMSA empowers and equips its members to change the face of medicine and healthcare while fostering community, visibility, and advocacy for Black students within the health professions.
Spring 25’ President: Ashley Maddox
Resources for Students of Color
2025-2026 Officers
Karess Melanie and Tajilynn Karim, Co-Presidents
Ryan Drinkwater, External Vice President
Kimari Callen, Internal Vice President
To connect with one of our member organizations, please log on to Sun Devil Central.
| Organization Name | Instagram Handle | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| African American Men of ASU (AAMASU) | @the.aamasu | Tempe |
| African Students Association (AFSA) | @AFSA_ASU | Tempe |
| Black African Coalition (BAC) | @blackafricancoalition | Tempe |
| Black Business Student Association (BBSA) | @bbsa_asu | Tempe |
| Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) | @asu_bgsa | Tempe |
| Black Medical Student Association (BMSA) | @asu.bmsa | Tempe |
| Black Student Union (BSU)- Downtown Phoenix | @bsudowntown | Downtown |
| Black Student Union (BSU)-Polytechnic | @asu.polybsu | Polytechnic |
| Black Student Union (BSU)-West | @asu_blackstudentunion | West |
| Black Undergraduate Law Society (BULS) | @buls_asu | Tempe |
| Caribbean Student Association (CSA) | @CSAofASU | Tempe |
| Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association (EESA) | @eesa_asu | Tempe |
| Impact Movement | @impactasu | Tempe |
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) | @arizonastatenaacp | Tempe |
| National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) | @nabj_atasu | Downtown |
| National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) | @Asu_ncnw | Tempe |
| National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) | @nsbe_asu | Tempe |
| Sudanese American Association (SAA) | @saa.asu | Tempe |
| Zaria | @Zaria_asu | Tempe |
| Greek Organizations | ||
| National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) | @asu_nphc | Tempe |
| Gamma Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc | @gi_nupes1948 | Tempe |
| Iota Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | @Iotakappadst | Tempe |
| Mu Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | @muetaalphas | Tempe |
| Lambda Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc | @asu_sigmas | Tempe |
| Beta Pi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. | @betapisgrho | Tempe |
| Zeta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | @za_aka | Tempe |
| Kappa Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. | @asu_zetas | Tempe |
The Black African Coalition (BAC) hosts the following events annually to build community and unite Black identifying students, staff and allies at ASU:
- August - Sankofa Leadership Institute
- August - Welcome Black Week
- November - BAC Homecoming
- Fall/Spring - NPHC Orgs week
- Fall/Spring - Cultural Greek Open House
- February - Black Professional & Networking Conference
- February - Cultivate Greatness
- February - Sankofa Summit
- February - Black Excellence Ball
- March - Black Excellence Experience Tour
Arizona State University’s campuses are open to all who wish to visit. The places below highlight and bring together students in this community.
Below is a list of resources gathered by this coalition that may be helpful to you as a student. Organizations or resources listed not affiliated with Arizona State University are not endorsed by the university.
- DreamZone
- TRIO
- Committee for Campus Inclusion (CCI)
- Faculty Women of Color Caucus
- American Indian Student Support Services
- Office of Inclusion and Community Engagement
- Career WISE
- Workforce Inclusion in Neuroscience through Undergraduate Research Experience (WINURE)
- Society of Women in STEM
- First generation scholarships
- Center for Study of Race and Democracy
- International Students and Scholars Center
- African and African American Faculty and Staff Association
You are welcome here
Arizona State University is an institution measured by whom we include and how they succeed. If you feel you have been the victim of actions contrary to this principle, please connect with the Office of the Dean of Students or file a report with the appropriate resource.