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Black on campus: A resource list for Black students

Written by Will Shelling

File Jade Olaniyan

This list of resources is curated by Black students, for Black students.

On campus

UBC Equity and Inclusion Office

From their website, “The Equity and Inclusion Office envisions a community in which human rights are respected and equity is embedded in all areas of academic, work and campus life.” Find them on www.equity.ubc.ca.

UBC Human Rights Advisor

If you’re concerned about discrimination, email the human rights advisor at humanrights.advisor@equity.ubc.ca.

UBC Black Student Union

Aims to highlight and celebrate the multifaceted nature of Black cultures through events, programming and community building. Find them on Facebook by searching UBCBSU.

UBC Africa Awareness Initiative

Aims to produce outstanding academic forums to encourage critical discussions pertaining to the relevance of the African Diaspora. Find them on Facebook by searching UBCAAI.

UBC Ombudsperson

An independent, impartial and confidential resource for students at UBC. Find them online at ombudsoffice.ubc.ca.

UBC Wellness

A UBC-sponsored peer support service that focuses on everyday concerns related to health, relationships and workload. Contact them at wellness.centre@ubc.ca.

Sexual Assault Support Centre

Free and confidential support and services for all genders experiencing sexualized violence, harassment and unhealthy relationships. Find them in person at in Nest room 3127, or online at amssasc.ca.

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office

A confidential place for students who have experienced sexualized violence regardless of where or when it took place. Find them online at svpro.ubc.ca.

AMS Speakeasy

Peer support and services run within the AMS Student Nest. Find them online at ams.ubc.ca/student-services/.speakeasy.

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In broader community

Black Lives Matter Vancouver

Black folks working in solidarity with communities seeking justice from racialized violence. Find them on Facebook by searching Black Lives Matter - Vancouver, BC.

AfroVan Connect

An online group created to power the voices of African Descent Youth through community values. Find them on Facebook by searching Afro Van Connect.

Black in Vancouver Facebook Group

This Facebook group seeks to unify, create and preserve Black culture in Vancouver. Find them on Facebook by searching “Meanwhile, Black in Vancouver.”

If you think other resources should be added, email d.olusanya@ubyssey.ca.

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