Black Students
Like other campuses around the United States, Sonoma State University has to face the historical injustice within their institution. The Black community on campus is actively involved in changing the physical space in and around the campus for its students. Sonoma State wants to actively participate in creating a more just, safe, and anti-discriminatory culture to enter the new phase of colleges where all students feel welcome. We hope that our resources on and off campus can be a first step towards a tight knit community.
Clubs, Events, and Organizations
In and Outside of SSU
SSU Black Student Union
BSU is a club at Sonoma State University and was founded on campus in 1987. The BSU is a student club that provides a community and supports black students with their experience on Sonoma State’s campus. The club also plans events and activities surrounding the culture.
Location: Dry Creek Valley Room in the Student Center
Mondays at 6pm
Email: sonomastatebsu@gmail.com
Umoja Queens
Join the Umoja Queens as they look to guide, connect and mentor students who identify as Black womxn across the Pan African diaspora!
Please email Jennifer Edens at Edens@sonoma.edu
(link sends e-mail) for the Zoom link
Womxn of color collective
The Womxn of Color Collective is a weekly dialogue series that is facilitated by womxn of color staff from CAPS, The HUB Cultural Center and various other departments that offer support, resources, laughter and friendship to students who identify as WOC.
Please email: avilai@sonoma.edu(link sends e-mail) for your Zoom invite!
Multicultural Sorority and Fraternity Council
The Multicultural Sorority and Fraternity Council (MSFC) is the governing and representative body for 7 of our nationally affiliated fraternities and sororities. With four women's and three men's organizations, MSFC is home to many SSU students. As a community, the chapters seek to promote the general welfare and support the diversity of all students within the Greek community and beyond. Founded upon the principles of culture and creating opportunity for its members, MSFC organizations offer an experience that allows for the free exchange of ideas, programs, and services; promotes awareness of cultural diversity; and empowers students to use their voice to foster positive social change on campus.
Division
of
Student
Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs comprises a number of independent yet interconnected departments responsible for helping students build an SSU presence that complements their academic experience.
Sonoma State University encourages all members of the campus community who believe they are victims of a bias motivated incident or crime to notify the Title IX Coordinator by submitting a Bias Incident Report. Reports, as well as our safety Red Folder, can be found on our website.
Location: Student Center, 1801
Email: studentaffairs@sonoma.edu
Phone: (707) 664-2838
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Off Campus/Community Resources
Sonoma county Black Coalition
A collective movement of Black youth, students, adults, and elders in the Black Community of Sonoma County. Their voices and leadership should drive this movement and ensure it leads to tangible action to undo the systemic racism and white supremacist oppression in this County.
Contact: ScBlackCoalition@gmail.com
The California Black Health Network advocates for health equity by leading and facilitating convenings in all regions of California for the purpose of providing policy analysis, research and training that promotes best practices, which supports the creation of optimal conditions needed to sustain healthy Black people.
Address: 520 9th St #210
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 333-0613
Fax: (855) 631-3878
NAACP
"Today and every day, the NAACP is at the forefront of the movement to build political power and ensure the wellbeing of Black communities."
-NAACP
NAACP, based in Baltimore, MD, is the oldest black organization that fights for civil rights and equal opportunity. Sign up for their newsletter and be the first to know about events, news, rallies and ways to take action.
Contact Info for NAACP
National Headquarters NAACP Constituent Services Membership
4805 Mt. Hope Drive Phone: (410)-580-5777 Phone: (866) 636-2227
Baltimore MD 21215 Toll Free: 877-NAACP-98 (877-622-2798) Email:members@naacpnet.org
Field Organizing Fundraising Education & Scholarships
Phone: (410) 580-5110 Phone: (410) 580-5615 Phone: (410) 580-5770
Fax: (410) 358-1607 Fax: (410) 602-9310
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Youth & College NAACP Events Webmaster
Phone: (410) 580-5656 Phone: (410) 580-5780 For Technical Inquiries Only
Fax: (410) 358-9786 or (410) 580-5782 webmaster@naacpnet.org
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Hollywood Bureau
Los Angeles, CA
Phone: (323) 938-5268
Fax: (323) 938-8153
Rainbow pu$h Coalition
This black organization, led by Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. , fights for equal rights for minorities, women, and gays/lesbians.
Contact Info:
Black Wall Street USA-Oakland
Black Wall Street USA serves as an advocate for commerce in the African American community and is based in Oakland, California.
100 Black men of Sonoma County, INC.
The Sonoma County Chapter of 100 Black Men provides education/mentoring services to assist with the understanding of college/university eligibility requirements, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. In addition, we offer our own college scholarships in cooperation with the Sonoma County Foundation since 1996. These activities are offered to youth through group mentoring and by individual presentations.
Hair Salons in the Area
Multicultural Hair Studio:
-Address: 5222 Country Club Dr, Rohnert Park, CA, USA
-Phone: (707) 319-8188
Essence Hair Studio
-Address: 1 Padre Parkway, Rohnert Park, California, 94928
-Phone: (707) 585-0900
Lonnie Mac’s Barbershop
-Address: 285 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
-Phone: (707) 794-8564
