Student AffairsAfrican and Carribean Student associations
Advancing issues of importance to students of African and Caribbean descent and to those who are not of African or Caribbean descent but share a common interest.
In an effort to accomplish their goals, the club plans a wide variety of events ranging from educational, social, community outreach and sporting events to educate both the Queen’s and Kingston communities about the African and Caribbean cultural elements. They extend open invitations to all who are interested in learning about, participating and indulging in the African and Caribbean culture.
Queens Black Academic Society
QBAS began in 2011 as a passion project seeking to advance Black academics and enrich the lives of self-identified Black students through a focus on education, equity, wellness and, issues pertinent to the Black community. Advocacy and seeking policy change on Queen’s campus is an important element of our mandate in addition to the variety of activities and initiatives we offer students.
Their major events include their Real-Talk discussions, Black History Month celebrations and our annual Conference on the Future of Black Scholarship.
Queens Black Clubs Caucus
The Black Clubs Caucus is a meeting once a month for Black club execs and self-identified Black students to come together! The purpose of this caucus is to create a space for Black student leaders to meet once monthly to discuss their ongoing initiatives, upcoming events, and mobilize on any issues that may have arisen in the Black community. It is intended to encourage collaboration and foster connections. This caucus will also help support club chairs/presidents who have large portfolios. Who is it for? The monthly Black clubs caucus meetings are for any Black identifying students who are either in a Black club at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ or just want to get involved and sit in on important conversations that occur within the Black community at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥.
Queens Black Premedical Association
The Queen’s Black Premedical Association (QBPA) is a non-profit AMS certified club run by students at the Canadian post-secondary institution Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. The club’s mandate is to encourage and support premedical students on their journey to becoming medical professionals and healthcare practitioners. They look to encourage and aid Black students – as well as other students who identify as a visible minority – to display that medical school is a viable option despite many preconceived barriers, such as finances and lack of opportunity. The club’s main objective is to be a forum to encourage and facilitate black students that aspire to a profession in medicine. The aim is to provide such students with resources and mentorship to pursue their medical career.
Queens Black Fashion Association
Founded in 2021, by Jaida Egboye and Lauree Saint-Elien, The Queen’s Black fashion association is a club dedicated to creating a safe environment for likeminded individuals to share their interests in fashion. Their mission is to ensure that all people are welcome and have a safe environment to discuss trends, diversity and other fashion-related subjects. QBFA hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as the annual conference, fashion workshops and the yearly fashion show, QBFA works to show off student creativity and passion in fashion.
Smith Black Business Association
SBBA aims to provide a space for Black students in the commerce program that is both safe and welcoming in which they can learn and grow. They focus on inclusions, which is to provide a safe space for Black commerce students to connect with each other. Promote advocacy to promote and educate smith students on the importance of being an ally and how to support their Black peers. Most of all the SBBA promotes diversity, to ensure the smith school of business is aware of the underrepresentation of Black students in the program and works toward rectifying inequity in the program.
National Society of Black Engineers Queen's chapter
The Queen’s NSBE Chapter aims to provide Black-identifying Queen’s engineering students with mentorship, professional development, and academic support, while collaborating with other schools to extend our resources and community.
NSBE ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ mission aligns with that of NSBE overall to “increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the communityâ€
Queens Black Computing Society
¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Black Computing society is the organization that provides supportive spaces for Black students pursuing their passion for technology. Through engaging events, workshops, and networking opportunities, they aim to empower our members with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to excel in the tech industry.
Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (Queens)
CBNA works to address the underrepresentation of Black nursing students and black educators among faculty. they approach this through initiatives such as building social events for black nursing students. With the aim of helping students connect with each other share experiences and build connections. They also promote skill building events, to grand Black nursing students the opportunity to develop skills to stay healthy and communicate professional skills in a nursing context. They also seek to provide opportunities to learn from other professionals in the field.
Queens Black Sister Society
The Black Sister Society is a club dedicated to empowering and uplifting Black women in the community, specifically at Queen’s University. Their mission is to foster a community where Black women can feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow in all areas of their lives. Members can have access to mentorship opportunities, weekly discussions, and events aimed at promoting personal and professional growth. Join us to connect with other Black Queens and to be a part of a community that celebrates diversity, strength, and excellence.
Black Law Students Association
This group is ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ coalition of Black Law students. Here to support Black law students at queens and create a welcoming community for members of the Black community at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. Check out their Instagram page for more information, such as events and opportunities here at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥
Black Med Students Association
This group was initially formed in 2020 in response to the increased societal awareness of issues affecting the Black community. Specifically, this group worked to address the under-representation of Black students in the medical profession here at Queen’s, who had infamously banned Black medical students from 1918 to 1965.
Today, the executive team is still working tirelessly on advocacy and social initiatives for all members of the Queen’s School of Medicine. Check out their socials to support them!