Afrikan Student Union Black Book 2019-2020

UCLA PRESENTS:
AFRIKAN STUDENT UNION
BLACK BOOK 2019-2020
“It is in collectivities that we find reservoirs of hope and
optimism.” - Angela Y. Davis

ASU STAFF

ASU STAFF 2019-2020
Chairperson: Alexandria Davis - 4th year,
Political Science & African American studies
double major
Vice Chair: Saturne Tchabong - 4th year,
African American Studies major/ Film &
Media minor
Administrative Coordinator: Shelby Mitchell
- 3rd year, Political Science & African
American Studies double major
Financial Coordinator: Nneoma Kanu - 4th
year, Sociology major
Programming Coordinator: Alexandria
Drysdale - 4th year, Sociology major/ African
American Studies minor
Transfer coordinator: Emonie Robinson -
4th year, Sociology & African American
studies double major
Membership Coordinator: Kylie Paramore-
4th year, African American Studies major
(Pre-Med)
Athletic Liaison: Kyrah Johnson - 2nd year,
Economics & Political Science double major

ASU STAFF cont'd
Historian: Imani Symone Roberson - 4th
year, Political Science major/ African
American Studies & Global Studies double
minor
Internal Public Relations Coordinator: Zeyna
Faucette - 2nd year, African American
Studies major/ Public Affairs minor / Simone
Walker - 2nd year, African American Studies
major
External Public Relations Coordinator: Alex
Dunkwu - MCDB major/ Public Health &
Global Studies double minor
Access Coordinator: Kyara Robinson - 2nd
year, Pre-Architectural Studies & Geography
major
Community Service Coordinator: Samone
Anderson - 2nd year, African American
Studies & Political Science double major
Gender & Sexuality Coordinator: Isaiah
Matthews - 4th year, Political Science major
Retention Coordinator: Ian Taylor - 4th year,
Sociology major/ Public Affairs & African
American Studies double minor

Markeith Royster - RD Dykstra Hall
Black Faculty - Residential Life
Get to know these amazing Black
Residential Directors
Amanda Finzi-Smith - RD Hedrick

TaMisha Greathouse
RD De Neve, Holly,
Gardenia
Shalaurey Jones
RD Rieber Vista
Jazzmin Weathers
RD Rieber Hall

B L A C K F A C U L T Y -
M E N T A L H E A L T H
Kristi J. Graham
Counseling Psychologist
kgraham@caps.ucla.edu
James H. Cones
Counseling Psychologist
jcones@caps.ucla.edu
Tanya Brown
Counseling Psychologist
tbrown@caps.ucla.edu

BLACK FACULTY -
NEED TO KNOWS
Simbi Mahlaza -
Student Advisor for
Sociology
Tim Mahlanza -
Student Advisor for
Chemistry
Erin
Haywood -
Career
Center
Tabia Shawel -
Assistant Director
of Bunche
Samantha Hogan -
Student Advisor
for Gender Studies
Kelly Lytle
Hernandez -
Director of
Bunche
Eboni Shaw -
Student Advisor for
African
American Studies

BLACK
ORGS
ASU
UCLA
ORGS

Afrikan Arts Ensemble
AAE uses the arts to build community amongst
creatives and artists of the Afrikan diaspora in the
greater Southern California area. AAE aims to
provide the physical and emotional space to
foster a platform for Black artists.
Afro-Latinx Connection
ALC aims to bridge the gap between the Afrikan
Diaspora and Latinx communities as well as
educate people on Afro-Latin@s.

African Women's Collective
AWC is an org for anyone who resonates with the identity
of being a Black "womxn." This includes anyone who
identifies as binary, non-binary, and trans. AWC provides
a safe space for open dialogue on issues that affect Black
womxn.
Black Bruin Reads
Black Bruin Reads Club at UCLA provides support
for Black authors by sharing readings and books
by Black writers.

Black Business Student Association
BBSA is a Black org dedicated to connecting the business
leaders of tomorrow with the opportunities of today. Their
main focus surrounds the many facets of career development
and networking.
Black Campus Ministries
BCM aims to strengthen the Black community while
seeking Jesus. This group of Black students are devoted and
empowered towards discipleship, leadership, and
fellowship.

Black Pre-Health Organization
BPHO aims to increase the retention of African-Americans
in the sciences and provide support for those currently
interested in pursuing a career in health sciences.
Black Pre-Law Association
BPLA is a collection of empowered student leaders who
aim to eradicate the inequities that exist within American
laws and institutions. This org prepares students who plan
to attend law school or become more informed .

Black Women Writers Club
BWWC is a group who seeks to provide a support
system for Black women at UCLA who write prose,
poetry, screenplays, articles, or any medium of writing
whatsoever.
BlaQue
This is a student
org under the
Queer Alliance
and Afrikan
Student Union
that focuses on
issues within the
Afrikan
Amerikan
LGBTQ+
communties

Curls U
Curls U is an organization that promotes gender
inclusivity, self love, body positivity, and
community service in underrepresented spaces
ReMANE Untamed.
East African Student Association
EASA aims to promote, educate, and share East
African culture. They are a group of empowered
students teaching others of the rich history of
their Countries.

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students
MAPS represents the undergraduates and
post-baccalaureate students of SNMA. They
aim to bridge the gap between the Afrikan
Diaspora and the Pre-Med path to Medical
school.
National Society of Black Engineers
NSBE aims to increase the number of
culturally responsible Black engineers who
excel academically, succeed professionally,
and positively impact the community.

Nigerian Students Association
NSA is a student group aimed at increasing the
awareness of its members about the Nigerian culture
and West Africa at large. They aim to provide a home
away from home for their members and inform them
of current events.
NOMMO
NOMMO is a student run magazine that investigates and
reports on issues concerning the social, political, and
cultural states of Afrikan peoples in Los Angeles, the
Country, and the World.

Organization for African-American Students
Excelling in STEM
OASES serves as a safe space for Black, African, and
African-American students in STEM. The provide the
neccessary resources for maximum success of students
before and after graduation.
UMOJA
UMOJA ( A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a
community and critical resource dedicated to
enhancing the cultural and educational
experiences, careers, and futures of African-
American students.

Un-Associated
Un-Associated is a lifestyle media platform made to
inspire college students and young people around the
world to be who they were created to be. Started by
UCLA's very own Emmanual Iheke Jr.
Vice Provost's Initiative for Pre-College Scholars
VIPS Scholars is a support group for current VIP
Scholars enrolled at UCLA. These students come
from underrepresented backgrounds and were
chosen to attend competitive four year universities.

Afrikan Student Union
The Afrikan Student
Union is a
sociopolitical, and
cultural org that
exists to promote,
protect, and serve the
interest and
educational/political
rights of the
individual and
collective needs of
the Afrikan student
body. ASU is
committed to the
achievement of
Afrikan unity and
Afrikan
conciousness.

A
Afrikan Education Project
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AEP aims to foster awareness of Afrikan histort,
culture, and consciousness on the UCLA campus
and within the Greater Los Angeles Community.
The attempt to bridhe the gap between K-16 and
acadmeic success of four year universities.
Academic Supports Program
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T
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ASP is the retention project of ASU at UCLA. It is a
student-initiated and student-run program
designed to facilitate growth of students within
the Afrikan diaspora.

Students Heightening Academic
Performance through Education
SHAPE provides educational support services that help and
encourage youth in the Los Angeles African-American
community and beyond. They aim to increase the access of
underrepresented students in higher education through
empowerment and increased Afrikan consciousness.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
NPHC is a collaborative
org of nine historically
African American,
international greek
lettered, fraternities and
sorrorities. NPHC aims to
foster cooperative actions
of its members. UCLA
currently has 7 of the 9
Greek organizations.

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Black Creativity on
Campus
UCLA is home to some extraordinary Black Bruins that
utilize their creativity as an outlet for expressing
themselves. Through their art they highlight what it means
to be Black, African American, African, multi-racial, and all
else encompassed in the Afrikan diaspora.
I asked a group of UCLA
creatives what
inspires/motivates their
creativity and the different
answers highlights the love
and admiration they have for
our people. Their work is
amazing and it truly speaks for
itself.
Take a look at these
individuals art and
you will see for
yourself the talent
UCLA houses

THESE ARE ALL HER ORIGINAL
PAINTINGS NO EDITS
Jessica
Donatella
Jackson
20, Washington D.C., Artist
My art is centered around
uplifting black voices in non
traditional spaces. Growing up I
never got the chance to see
people who looked like me
depicted in classic portraiture at
the national art galleries -which
is a shame. I think portraiture is
a powerful mechanism to ensure
that our voices are heard and
cannot be forgotten.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCBTtzHKu9liKVM-X17d0NQQ
Kendra
Smith
24, Richmond, CA, Influencer
“As a creative I envision
@_Kreatewithkendra
not only how I can impact
culture but how to ignite
purpose within people. I
express my creativity
through many ways, music
, poetry, faith and media.
As a believer I founded
two media sources that
are rooted in my faith.
Having both a youtube
channel and podcast series My prayer is that every time you
entitled Kreate with engage in my content that you will
Kendra has allowed me to
express, create and
empower others. . .”
take away a greater perspective of
how to navigate life in the purpose
God has created you for.
Kreate with Kendra is a
place where you can be
inspired, challenged and
changed. In this space we
will explore conversations
of self affirmation,
empowerment discovering
practical tools in
exercising faith.

https://www.xn--luxueuxbeaut-8db.com/
Shanyn
Chapman
20, Los Angeles, CA,
Makeup Artist
I am passionate about
makeup and highlighting
the God-given beauty in
women around the world.
Since i was a child i have
been gifted artistically,
drawing and painting for
years. Because of God's
unwavering love, grace,
and favor in my life, I
have been able to grow
and expand Luxueux
Beauty. I hope to share
God's love and highlight
the LUXURIOUS
BEAUTY that is already
within you!
@luxueuxbeaute

Esther
Ekeanyanwu
20, Hayward, CA, Hair stylist
& Designer
I'm a hairstylist and have been
styling hair for almost 7 years
now. My goal is to share my
talent and expand clients, slaying
you beautiful baddies one by one.
I go by the motto "If I won't wear
it, then you can't rock it"
meaning that I would never have
any of my clients go out looking
crazy because at the end of the
day you're representing my craft.
She has recently started focusing
on hand crafting clothing and
making her own designs so that is
her main priority but she will still
be doing hair on the side.
@og_esther
https://www.styleseat.com/m/v/estherekeanyanwu?utm_campaign=vanity

Maya
Dajón
Pasadena, CA, Actress
Her ultimate passion in
life is to utilize her
background in Early
Childhood Education to
open a Performing Arts
Center for Youth in the
Community, "I strive to
inspire and educate our
Future Leaders so that
they can express
themselves in a
productive and
resourceful manner. I
want to leave my mark
on the world as an
individual who was
dedicated to influencing
positive change through
Media, Art, and
Entertainment."
She is a Caribbean American
Actress and Published
Author who currently resides
in Los Angeles. She is a
California native and is of
Trinidadian descent. Maya
began acting as a child in
minor stage performances;
she also practiced the violin
and sang with the Brooklyn
Academy of Music.
mayadajon.com

Saturne
Tchabong
22, Prince George County,
Virginia, Director &
Producer
Black people motivate
my creativity, I get my
inspiration through
being connected with
the world around me,
when I’m in the DMV
(DC, Maryland,
Virginia), or LA I grab
inspiration through
the people, music and
art that is around me.
I am an activist first who
only aims to amplify
marginalized voices. I use
my films as a medium to
speak to the realities and
stories of those who are
deemed disposable.

Black Bruin Events
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BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER
After countless efforts ASU was able to attain a temporary
space established by Black Bruins for Black Bruins. The
Black Community Center is where we host an array of
events such as Fried Chicken Friday's. Or you can drop in to
study, utilize the computer, or say whats up to your fellow
Black Bruins.

J O H N H U G G I N S
&
" B U N C H Y " C A R T E R
C O M M E M O R A T I O N
Every year ASU puts on a
celebration of life for the two
Black Panthers John Huggins
and Alprentice "Bunchy" Carter
who were slain on UCLA's
campus in Campbell Hall on
January 17th, 1969.

ADMIT
WEEKEND
Admit weekend is a 4-
day overnight
program offered to
newly admitted
students of the
Afrikan Diaspora.
During this time there
are a range of events
and activites offered
for the newly admitted
Black Bruins!

Every year there is an
event to
commemorate Martin
Luther King Jr. in a
spoken word contest
that ties into themes
of Blackness and this
years winner was
none other than
Jessica D. Jackson the
aforementioned
artist, proving her
artistry knows no
limits.
MLK
ORATORICAL

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Dr. Angela Davis & Common
UBAA Social Justice
Summit
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GLOSSARY
Afrikan Arts Ensemble
AAE, the performing arts component of ASU is
for students with a passion to express the Arts
of Afrikan peoples, especially non-art majors.
Performances are both entertaining and
potilically, culturally, and socially
empowering. They teach as well as perform.
Instagram: afrikanartsensemble
AEP
The Afrikan Education Project (AEP) is a
tutoring/mentoring program that seeks to
enhance the lives and academic scores of the
children who reside at New Wilmington Arms
in Compton, CA through Afrikan
empowerment and education and basic
tutoring.
Instagram: aepucla

Afrikan Womxn’s Collective
The purpose of the Afrikan Women’s
Collective is to provide a safe space for womxn
who identify with the Afrikan diaspora to join
together and discuss topics and issues
relevant to women of Afrikan descent. The
Afrikan Women’s Collective also strengthens
social ties, fosters individual excellence, and
promotes achievement for Black womxn in
community on the campus of UCLA and
beyond.
Instagram: awcatucla
Afro-Latinx Connection
The Afro-Latinx conncection seek to briding
the gap between the Afrikan Diaspora and
Latinx communities, as well as educating
those on the experiences of people that
identify as Afro-Latinx.
Instagram & Twitter: alcdeucla

Black Business Student Association
The Black Business Student Association is a
student-ran organuzation dedicated to unitiing
the business leaders of tomorrow with the
opportunities that are made available today.
Instagram: uclabbsa
Black Campus Ministries
BCM aims to strengthen the Black community
while seeking Jesus. This group of Black
students are devoted and empowered towards
discipleship, leadership, and fellowship.
Instagram: bcmucla
Black Pre-Health Organization
BPHO is dedicated to increase the retention
and matriculation of traditionally
underrepresented pre-health students. It is our
purpose to motivate and support students to
pursue a health care profession and thus,
increase the amount of minority and
underserved representation in the health care
field.
Instagram: ucla.bpho

Black Pre-Law Association
BPLA is a collection of empowered student
leaders who aim to eradicate the inequities
that exist within American laws and
institutions. This org prepares students who
plan to attend law school or become more
informed .
Instagram: bplaatucla
Black Women's Writing Club
BWWC is a group who seeks to provide a
support system for Black women at UCLA who
write prose, poetry, screenplays, articles, or
any medium of writing whatsoever.
Instagram: uclabwwc
BlaQue
BlaQue is a student organization under the
Queer Alliance and Afrikan Student Union
that focuses on issues within Black Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Same
Gender Loving communities.

Curls U
Curls U is an organization that promotes
gender inclusivity, self love, body positivity,
and community service in underrepresented
spaces ReMANE Untamed.
Instagram: curls.u
EASA
The main obbjective of the UCLA East African
Student Association is to provide a forum for
young East Afrikans to engage in sharing ideas,
discussing issues, participating in community
activities, and educating themselves about
issues that affect each of us.
Instagram: uclaeastafricans
Minority Association of Pre-Med
Students
The mission of this organization is to unite
pre-health students from diverse
backgrounds to educate, empower, and
explore opportunities for students to be
competitve healthcare professional
applicants. We strive to address issues of
healthcare disparities through service and
cultural competency.
Instagram: Uclamapschapter

National Society of Black Engineers
To increase the number of culturally responsible
Black engineers who excel academically, succeed
professionally, and positively impact the
community.
Instagram: uclansbe
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Unanimity of thought and action as far as
possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate
fraternities and sororities and to consider
problems of mutual interest to its member
organizations.
Instagram: nphcofucla
NOMMO
News Magazine NOMMO is a student run
magazine that investiagtes and reports on issues
concerning the social, political, cultural, and
economic states of Afrikan peoples in Los
Angeles, the Nation and Worldwide. As the first
Black magazine on any college campus,
NOMMO’s mission is to continue to inform and
inspire the minds that will build on the legacy
that defines our past and determines our future.
Instagram: nommonewsmag

NSA
The goal of the Nigerian Student Association is to
promote cultural awareness among UCLA faculty
and students about the Nigerian heritage,
educate the UCLA community on the diversity of
the Nigerian culture, and bring people together
who share a common interest in the culture.
Instagram: NSA.UCLA
OASES
Serves as a safe space for Black, African, and
African-American students in STEM. The provide
the neccessary resources for maximum success of
students before and after graduation.
Instagram: oases.ucla
SHAPE
Students Heightenting Academic Through
Education (SHAPE) is a student-initated and
student ran outreach program, created to have K-
12 Black students matriculate into insitutions of
higer education, with a focus on holistic
development. SHAPE offers tutoring, peer
advising, mentorship
Instagram: shapeatucla

UMOJA
( A Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a
community and critical resource dedicated to
enhancing the cultural and educational
experiences, careers, and futures of African-
American students.
Un-Associated
A lifestyle media platform made to inspire
college students and young people around the
world to be who they were created to be.
Started by UCLA's very own Emmanual Iheke
Jr.
Instagram: un_associated
VIPS Scholars
a support group for current VIP Scholars
enrolled at UCLA. These students come from
underrepresented backgrounds and were
chosen to attend competitive four year
universities.

THANK YOU
FROM ASU
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