Black-Focused Student Groups on Campus
African Caribbean Graduate Student Association (ACGSA)
ACGSA is tailored for students from Africa, the Caribbean, and those who self-identify as being of African, Caribbean, or of African Ancestry. All McMaster graduate students who are interested in things pertaining to the people of Africa (all races), the Caribbean, and related socio-cultural interests are welcome. To join us, please fill out this form
Website: gsa.mcmaster.ca/acgsa
Email: acgsa@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: acgsa_mcmaster
Blackspace
A student initiative that focuses on the empowerment and development of those who identify as Black women at McMaster university
Email: blkspce@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: blackspace.mcmaster
Black Aspiring Physicians of McMaster (BAP-MAC)
To serve as a resource for undergraduate marginalized (Black, low-socioeconomic status, Indigenous etc.) students in pursuit of medicine.
Email: bapmac@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: bapmac_
Twitter: bapmac_
Black BHSc Association (BBA)
Home to the community of Black Undergraduate, alumni, and prospective students of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honors Program at McMaster University.
Email: blackbhsc@gmail.com
Instagram: blackbhsc
Black Student Association (BSA)
Aims to unify Black-identifying students at McMaster by hosting a non-cultural, non-academic affiliated club. We provide access to resources and host events and other items that may be missing in relation to the need of students on campus.
Email: black.mcmaster@gmail.com or mbsa@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: bsamcm
Black Student Athlete’s Council (BSAC)
The Black Athletes’ Council is the collective voice of student-athletes who identify as Black. The council advocates on behalf of and represents the interests of Black student-athletes with the administration.
Email:bsac@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: mcmasterbsac
Black Student Mentorship Program (BSMP)
A mentorship program designed to foster community among Black students and faculty at McMaster University
Email: Bsmp@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: bsmp.mcmaster
Canadian Black Nurses Alliance McMaster (CBNA)
The student chapter of the Canadian Black Nurses Alliance. Black empowerment and Advocacy.
Email: cbnamac@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: cbna.mcmaster
Law Aspiring Black Students (L.A.B.S)
An academic organization that is geared towards creating avenues for Black and minority students to segue into the fields of law.
Email: maclabs@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: labs.mcmaster
MacAfricans
A community for students from Africa, students connected to Africa, or students interested in Africa
Email: african@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: macafricans
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBEMac)
Our main goal as the NSBE McMaster chapter is to promote and encourage the involvement of minorities in STEM fields.
Email: nsbem@mcmaster.ca
Instagram: nsbemac
Nu Omega Zeta Sorority
Nu Omega Zeta is McMaster University’s first Black-focused sorority and Canada’s second Black-focused sorority. As sisters, we strive to unify the Black Hamilton community through our three pillars of sisterhood, volunteerism, and knowledge. For more info, please our website here.
Email: nuomegazeta.hamilton@gmail.com
Instagram: nuomegazeta
Pitch Magazine
PITCH Magazine is a print magazine celebrating Black expression and creativity. PITCH looks to provide a platform for all Black creatives, from professionals to hobbyists, and represents those who are rarely seen.
Email: contact@pitchmag.ca
Instagram: pitchmag
Faculty-Led Initiatives
African and Caribbean Faculty Association McMaster (ACFAM)
Website: acfam.mcmaster.ca
Email: acfam@mcmaster.ca
Africa and Black Diaspora Studies (ABDL)
Website: www.aads.humanities.mcmaster.ca
Email: abebea@mcmaster.ca
Anyone with questions regarding the Minor in Africa and Black Diaspora Studies is welcome to contact: Dr. Alpha Abebe, ABLD Faculty Lead.
Include “Africa and Black Diaspora Studies Program” to the subject line.
Black Student Mentorship Program
Student Support and Services
Equity and Inclusion Office - Consultation, Education, Disclosure, Support, and Complaint Intake
Email: equity@mcmaster.ca
Manager, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Education Program, Renata Hall
Student Affairs - Student Access, Career Support, and Academic Success
Website: www.studentaffairs.mcmaster.ca
Senior Advisor Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism, Dr. Clare Warner – warnec4@mcmaster.ca
Manager, Black Student Success – Iyobosa, Faith Ogunkoya – bss@mcmaster.ca
Manager, Talent Partnerships and Employer Relations, Katherine Hesson-Bolton, careeraccess@mcmaster.ca
Student Wellness, Counsellors, Carla Glanville– wellness@mcmaster.ca
Student Wellness, Counsellors Glenda van de Leeuw wellness@mcmaster.ca
Manager, Educational Initiatives and Assessment – Access Strategy, Celeste Licorish – licorisc@mcmaster.ca