Founded in the 1970s, Black Faculty and Staff at Brooklyn College exists to support and address the well-being of Black students, faculty, and staff and to create opportunities for their success and advancement at Brooklyn College.

Join us for our next General Body Meeting, and check out our upcoming events.

Our purpose is:

To support and aid in the survival and well‐being of Black students and the Black community at Brooklyn College.
To support and aid organizations working to ensure the survival and well‐being of Black Students, faculty, and staff at Brooklyn College.
To work for a greater involvement of the faculty, staff, and students and the resources of Brooklyn College in serving the needs of the communities of Brooklyn College and the City of New York.
To function as a vehicle for Black Faculty and staff to increase the opportunities for their growth and advancement at Brooklyn College.

Our current initiatives:

Donning of the Kente Graduation Ceremony (annual)
Black Solidarity Day (annual)
Maroon and Black Week
The Carrie Memorial Roberts Scholarship

Support the 2025 Donning of the Kente Pre-graduation ceremony ( Friday, May 2, 2025) by donating $25 or more to our annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony. This is truly a special event that celebrates the achievements and perseverance of our Black graduates as they cross the stage and don the Kente cloth, symbolizing their cultural pride, academic excellence, and resilience. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to ensure the success of the Donning of the Kente Ceremony and provide a memorable experience for our Black graduates. Your donation directly impacts the success of this ceremony, from the Kente cloths themselves to the event logistics, and will help ensure that this powerful tradition continues and that our Black students are celebrated in a meaningful way. Please donate and share widely through our donation link.

Contact us:

Email: [email protected]