Student Organizations

The University of Miami offers a variety of student-run organizations for those looking to get involved and feel connected to the rich cultures and people of Africa and the Black Diaspora.

Student Organizations

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  • African Students Union

    Our purpose is to raise cultural awareness and knowledge of the current issues that face Africa.

    Connect with African Students Union on Social Media here. 

    Join the African Students Union on Engage here. 

  • Alliance of Latin American Students

    ALAS serves to unite and empower Latin American Students as well as students interested in learning about Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Connect with Alliance of Latin American Students on Social Media here. 

    Join the Alliance of Latin American Students on Engage here. 

  • Black Creatives Collective

    A supportive outlet bringing like-minded individuals together through creation & collaboration at the University of Miami.

    Connect with Black Creatives Collective on Social Media here. 

    Join the Black Creatives Collective on Engage here. 

  • Black Female Development Circle

    We aim to empower, educate, and support black women.

    Connect with Black Female Development Circle on here. 

  • BLQ: Black Leaders for the Queer Community

    The purpose of Black Leaders for the Queer Community is to provide a space for students identifying as Queer and Black to engage in activities to educate themselves about and discuss the intersections between Black and LGBTQ+ history.

    Join BLQ on Engage here. 

  • Caribbean Students Association

    This organization represents the diverse population of the Caribbean community and provides a platform for Caribbean students to embrace and share their culture.

    Connect with Caribbean Students Association on Social Media here. 

    Join the Caribbean Students Association on Engage here. 

  • Hammond-Butler Gospel Choir

    Our mission is to highlight and connect members and University of Miami community to historical and contemporary traditions of Black Gospel Choir music in the United States and abroad.

    Connect with Hammond-Butler Gospel Choir on Social Media here. 

    Join the Hammond-Butler Gospel Choir on Engage here. 

  • Mission JA

    Our purpose is to foster a sense of community, cultural identity, and personal development among current University of Miami students of Jamaican backgrounds and promote cultural awareness to those of non-Jamaican backgrounds.

    Connect with Mission JA on Social Media here. 

    Join the Mission JA on Engage here. 

  • Oleku

    We teach and showcase the versatility of African dance styles.

    Join Oleku on Engage here. 

  • Planet Kreyol

    This Haitian Student Organization promotes cultural awareness while servicing the community and preserving the ancestry of Haiti.

    Connect with Planet Kreyol on Social Media here. 

    Join the Planet Kreyol on Engage here. 

  • United Black Students

    We serve to unite, empower, and uplift African Americans through cultural, professional, and personal events and initiatives.

    Connect with United Black Students on Social Media here. 

    Join the United Black Students on Engage here. 

  • Yellow Rose Society

    This organization is meant to serve as a safe, welcoming, and encouraging space where Black womxn can find guidance, support, and inspiration.

    Connect with Yellow Rose Society on Social Media here. 

    Join the Yellow Rose Society on Engage here.