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Black Bruin Events

These are just highlights of the many events on campus throughout the year.


Black Bruin Admitted Student Weekend
Admit Week introduces admitted students to various organizations that cater to the needs of Black college students, Black professional staff, Black Greek Life, and Black Alumni. You will also learn the infamous Black Bruin step! These events will help you experience life not just as a Bruin but as a Black Bruin with unique experiences on campus.


Black History Month Extravaganza
Hosted by Afrikan Diaspora Living Learning Community and Residential Life, this event includes dancing, theater performances, and spoken word to celebrate Black History Month. It has historically been supported by several other Black Bruin organizations, such as the Afrikan Student Union. Nigerian Student Association dance team, and the Afrikan Arts Ensemble.


NPHC Annual Fall Yardshow
The National Pan-Hellenic Council Yardshow is an annual event hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, where the Greek letter organizations perform stroll and stepping routines on the UCLA campus. Along with the performances, each organization will briefly give history about who they are to introduce themselves to the attendees.


Higher Education Conference
Organized by UCLA's Afrikan Student Union (ASU) the Higher Education Conference serves to provide students from neighboring middle and high schools with an engaging and uplifting perspective on seizing their right to higher education. Students are brought to UCLA’s campus for a day to have an unprecedented opportunity to learn about the importance and benefits of obtaining a degree from a higher education institution.

Higher Education Conference

Organized by UCLA's Afrikan Student Union (ASU) the Higher Education Conference serves to provide students from neighboring middle and high schools with an engaging and uplifting perspective on seizing their right to higher education. Students are brought to UCLA’s campus for a day to have an unprecedented opportunity to learn about the importance and benefits of obtaining a degree from a higher education institution.

UCLA Black/African American Organizations

Black students at UCLA, inspired by King and by the Black Panther movement’s focus on education and community improvement, advocated for greater inclusion and representation of minority students, with space on campus dedicated to them.

ASU was formed in 1966 with the purpose of increasing the enrollment of Black Students and serving all UCLA Black Students, Staff, and Faculty. ASU serves as the mother organization over most of the organizations that serve the Black or African American community. ASU has several different arms that focus on UCLA student retention, high school outreach, and community college outreach.

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UCLA has an active NPHC chapter that governs the historically Black Fraternities and Sororities. This organization support the development of the campus and local communities while giving their members access to a dynamic network.

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The Black Pre-Law Association at UCLA is a collection of empowered leaders who stand to eradicate the inequities that exist within laws and institutions in the United States. Their objective is to prepare Black students for successful matriculation into Law School, nurture leaders, and educate the broader student body about inequalities in the legal field.

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Black Pre-Health is dedicated to increasing the retention and matriculation of traditionally underrepresented pre-health students. It is our purpose to motivate and support students to pursue a healthcare profession and increase the amount of minority and underserved representation in the healthcare field.

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The Black Business Student Association is a student-run organization dedicated to uniting the business leaders of tomorrow with the opportunities that are made available today.

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The National Society of Engineers was created to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the Community.

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The Afrikan Diaspora Community provides students with opportunities to be immersed in Afrikan culture
at UCLA and beyond. Living in this community allows students with similar interests to create lifelong
friendships, partake in programming and dialogue that is mindful of issues surrounding Afrikan culture,
and provide students with opportunities to be involved in the Los Angeles community.

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UCLA has a wide range of cultural student clubs on campus that host cultural shows, facilitate community meetings, and engage with the local community. A few examples of cultural student clubs include:

Nigerian Student Association
Habesha Student Association
Caribbean Student Association
Afro-Latinx Connection
Muslim Student Association
Black Campus Ministries @ UCLA
Black Women Writers Club
BlaQue
Organization for African-American Students Excelling in STEM
Umoja
& more (or start your own!)