Resources

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