Black Faculty and Staff at Brooklyn College

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 

Contact us:

Email: blackfacultyandstaff@brooklyn.cuny.edu