SFU ASA

Official African Students' Association statement on the use of violence by the Burnaby RCMP against a Black @SFU alum.

As the sun sets on this spring so too will our stresses. Join the ASA for an evening of music, games good food at our "Sunset Lounge" this Wednesday April 27th. Bring your friends the the SOCA BSSC to close the semester with positive vibes and community

Join the ASA this Thursday March 17th for our Women's Month Movie Night screening of "Hidden Figures", at the SOCA BSSC (Bottom Floor of the SUB). Reserve your space, and free pizza, at bit.ly/ASAMovieNight

The African Student Association will be hosting an open discussion on February 15th. Come share your thoughts and experiences virtually via bit.ly/asadisc1 ! Hope to see you there

The Black Youth Initiative invites Indigenous and Black youth living in so-called “BC” to submit applications for community-based projects supporting their communities. More info can be found on their website: blackyouthinitiative.ca

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Jackie Obungah speaks with @Ayaan_Ismaciil & @natasha_mhuriro on @BTR_pod about community organizing efforts during the pandemic, centering Black youth in their work, and the importance of the continued solidarity between Indigenous and Black communities. soundcloud.com/sfuw-communit…

Use the password “Blackliberation2020!”

It is very important to compensate Black folks doing community organising. Especially Black women who have been at forefront of this work. - Danni

The importance of the cutting across generations when doing organizing work in the Black community cannot be overstated. We as Black youth need to learn how our elders experiences are part of the liberation and so will the youth who come after us. - Ella

More details on the Book Club !

There’s is no liberation without Black trans and queer folks. They are the front and centre of the Black liberation movement. We honour them and thank them for their tireless work and labor, and committ to do better to unlearn homophobia and transphobia in our selves.

Ilhan gave us an incredible breakdown of why we need mass spaces for communal learning and shout out to Asmaa @akhrinta for starting a book club and leading this initiative !

The Black in BC Mutual fund prioritized Black refugees, migrants, international students, queer and trans folks. The vision for the mutual aid fund is being able to redirect wealth and resources. - Arieyeh

Prioritizing the voices of Black youth is central to making any meaningful systemic change in institutions. - Giovanni

The conversation on EDI needs to go beyond statements and focus on how white supremacy is deeply embedded in institutions. - Arieyeh

Defunding the police is a necessity for the safety of the Black and Indeginous communities globally. Ending the presence of police on campuses and communities is essential to our wellness. Black youth in organizing panelists.

Listening to Black youth offer their expertise and their experiences is a privilege and an honour for the community. We are more than grateful to our panelists for joining us today !

Our event is now Live on Facebook and our incredible panelists are now taking the stage.