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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an international community service based organization founded at Howard University in 1908 under the precepts of sisterhood and service. The Xi Omicron Chapter, chartered in 1984, is a New Haven City chapter made up of dedicated and motivated women from Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven, Albertus Magnus, and Qunnipiac College. |
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York in 1906 by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. While stressing academic excellence among its members, Alpha also recognizes the need to help correct the educational, economic, political, and social injustices faced by African-Americans. The Zeta Chapter, made up of distinguished gentlemen from Yale University , University of New Haven , and Southern Connecticut State University, has been serving the New Haven community since 1909. |
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We are the Black Church at Yale, a student organized church on Yale University's campus. We are an interdenominational church that worships in the African American tradition. Our name reflects the focus and tradition that we celebrate; however, it is certainly not meant to limit our diversity. We encourage people from all nationalities, denominations, and walks of life to join us in worship. We strive to meet the needs of the active college student and we endeavor to bring all students closer to Christ through our ministries and events. We have hosted gospel talent showcases, poetry jams, bible studies, cookouts, women’s and men’s weekends and much more. We meet every Sunday at 11:00am while school is in session. Check out our website to find out more about us…
For more info, contact membership coordinators meredith.brooks@yale.edu and dexter.upshaw@yale.edu
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The Black Graduate Network (BGN) is a social and cultural organization that promotes and unites all graduate and professional students of African descent, regardless of their school affiliation for fellowship, networking opportunities and service. |
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A student organization that produces many social and educational events, including Black Solidarity Day and Kwanzaa. |
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The Black Student Alliance at Yale was formed in 1967 in response to an urgent need for collective action to counter injustice and a desire to address the issued facing Black students. During an era when Black Americans were prescribed to second-class citizenship, BSAY campaigned heavily on behalf of people of African descent at Yale. The students of BSAY demonstrated, with great pride, the accomplishments of African-Americans and the beauty and significance of our culture. We serve as an umbrella organization for social, political and cultural events in Yale’s Black community. |
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A group dedicated to black women at Yale. |
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by
twenty-two illustrious young women at Howard University. Delta's founders
sought to establish an organization dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship
and public service. The Pi Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Incorporated was chartered on March 24, 1984 at Yale University and
Southern Connecticut State University. Pi Alpha has since branched out to
include University of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College, and Wesleyan
University. The Pi Alpha Chapter has dedicated itself to serving the needs
of the New Haven community for 20 years.
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The Ethnic Performers Guild at Yale was created in 2004 to address the lack in presence of minority performers on stage and behind the scenes of main stage theatre productions at Yale University. It seeks to create a tight-knit community of actors, singers, dancers, directors, producers, artists, technicians, and all those interested in theatre, and seeks to draw these persons from a pool of people of all ages, colors, genders, and experiences to produce entertaining, educating theatrical productions. The program seeks to serve Yale University and the broader New Haven and world communities. It is our goal to inspire, uplift, educate, and entertain.
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Gamma Phi Delta was founded on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin on March 21, 1988. The purpose was to break the norm of traditional fraternities by focusing its purpose around Christian brotherhood and ministry to men on college campuses |
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Founded in 1979, Heritage Theatre Ensemble (HTE) is an organization of students committed to the continuation and evolution of Black theater on Yale’s campus and in the New Haven community.
By bringing the rich voice of African-American dramatists to fruition and creating a unique atmosphere wherein students and supporters of Black theater can network and learn from one another, HTE draws on its rich legacy and strives to be teachers, creators, producers, and communicators of the African-American experience.
We are committed to putting up a minimum of two plays per year and our auxiliary programs will include scene study sessions at the Afro-American Cultural Center, production and acting workshops for both the New Haven and Yale communities, intimate talks and panels with playwrights, directors, and entertainers, performing for New Haven high schools, and various partnerships with other mentoring and tutoring organizations on campus.
If you would like to get involved and contribute to the legacy of HTE, please don't hesitate to contact us! |
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. was founded January 5th, 1911 on the campus of Indiana University by 10 African American men. The Nu Gamma chapter at Yale University was chartered March 26th, 1987. The fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is achievement. With this aim in mind, members of Kappa Alpha Psi seek to achieve in academics, campus life and the community through programs such as Guide Right, the fraternity's national social outreach program. |
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Konjo! is a traditional African dance troupe. We are open to everyone. There are no auditions.No experience necessary. |
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An organization which fosters the interests of pre-medical students through forums and workshops with medical school students and administrators. |
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The Yale Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People provides a community for colored students at Yale. |
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A local dancing and drumming group.
Drumming meets Mondays, 6-7:30 pm & Saturdays 3:30 - 5 pm. Dance meets Mondays, 7:30 - 9 pm & Saturdays 5-6:30 pm.
Each dancing and drumming class is $12.00 per session. Please contact Aly Camara at (203) 887 - 2737 for more information. |
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The Yale University chapter of a national organization geared towards enhancing professional job opportunities for Black and Latino students within all science fields. |
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A 10-member steel pan group open to all interested Yalies. |
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Paul Huggins has been an active member of the Cultural Center for as long as there has been a center.Drumming classes meet each Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free of charge.
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A support group and clearinghouse of a variety of resources for Queer students of color who seek to network with one another and engage intercollegiate activist programs. |
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Shades is a co-educational collegiate a cappella group founded to celebrate music of the African diaspora. The group's mission is to 'offer a unique, musically excellent, and spiritually enriching performance experience to audiences at Yale University and beyond.' Titilayo Ngwenya and a small group of other Yale freshman established the group in 1988 at a pre-orientation program for freshmen of color now known as Cultural Connections. |
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a. Sankofa is an creative collective of fashion designers, models, and artists who will work together to produce fashion shows which raise funds on behalf of a particular organization or non-governmental organization committed to research or assistance for a particular current health and social issue faced by communities around the world |
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SMHAC is designed to create a comfortable setting where students can relate on issues of mixed heritage, interracial dating, transracial adoptions, and exposure to multiple cultures. SMHAC seeks to increase community awareness of issues facing students of mixed heritage while celebrating the role of people of mixed heritage within our increasingly multicultural student body and society. SMHAC hopes to foster greater campus awareness of mixed heritage issues by sponsoring various events such as films, lectures, open forums. |
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Sphere Magazine premiered in October 2004 and is fully operated by Yale College students. Sphere strives to reflect the cultural and intellectual diversity of the student body with an aim of provoking new conversations and challenging our readers to think differently. Sphere publishes three themed editions per semester and holds various events (such as release parties and a speaker series) during the academic year.
Past and upcoming themes include: America, Voting, Consumerism, 21st Century Predictions, Sex, World Travel, Home, Violence, Belief, Beauty, Truth, and Arts & Letters. Sphere is distributed for free on campus with over 125 subscribers across the country.
Opportunities are available for writers, editors, artists, photographers, layout, web, and business positions (public relations, sales, finance, marketing) - we are always seeking new talent! |
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Founded in 1997, Steppin’ Out is Yale’s first and only step team. In this short period of time, this organization has distinguished itself as a talented and dedicated group. Their performances are known for their levels of excitement and adrenaline brought to the stage. The primary purpose of Steppin’ Out, commonly referred to simply as "SO", is to introduce "step”, an African American dance form derived from the celebratory and religious practices of African dancers, to the Yale community. |
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A one-to-one tutoring program staffed and run by Yale students. Tutoring is offered to Greater New Haven students in grades 3 through 12 during the academic year. |
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Visions of Virtue is an opportunity for Christian women at Yale to nurture, support and encourage teenage ladies in New Haven and neighboring communities. Visions pairs young women (13-16) with Yale mentors for a 12-week mentorship. Each week, this Christian sisterhood meets for sessions on different topics such as sex, nutrition, education, and relationships. However, unlike existing Yale programs, Visions addresses these issues in a biblical context. Visions of Virtue is an opportunity to share a vision with little sisters in Christ, create lasting bonds with fellow Yalies and enhance personal growth. |
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WORD is dedicated to empowerment through poetry. We perform with this goal in mind. Our focus is on the performance aspect of poetry, bringing poetry to life by integrating a theatrical aspect to our art. WORD performs at local venues, on Yale's campus, and at local high schools in order to demonstrate the importance of art in expressing oneself and being heard. We also hold weekly meetings and writing workshops open to all Yale students. |
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A cultural and educational awareness organization that promotes greater understanding of West Indian culture, politics, and society. |
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A social and cultural network of undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the African continent or students interested in African culture. |
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An ensemble of Yale students and community members who musically spread God’s Word. The Choir sings regularly at the Black Church at Yale and gives concerts in New Haven and throughout the United States. |
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