# African American/Black

**Source**: https://career.berkeley.edu/communities/african-american-black/
**Parent**: https://career.berkeley.edu/

## Community Powers

The African American community has a history of experiencing racial discrimination within education and employment. Finding a diverse, welcoming environment that embraces their cultural identity and that is committed to expanding access to opportunities is of great importance to Black students. The African American community possesses a significant resolve, perseverance, and spirit that benefits the academy and world of work. Berkeley Career Engagement is committed to supporting African American/Black students in their career planning efforts and pursuit for systemic change.

## Campus Community Resources

- [African American Student Development](https://cejce.berkeley.edu/aasd)
- [African American Studies](https://africam.berkeley.edu/)
- [Black Student Union](https://callink.berkeley.edu/organization/calbsu)
- [Haas Undergraduate Black Business Association (HUBBA)](https://www.berkeleyhbsa.org/hubba-preview)
- [Womxn of Color Initiative – Graduate Assembly](https://ga.berkeley.edu/get-involved/projects/)
- View more [African American/Black identity based student organizations](https://callink.berkeley.edu/organizations?categories=7851&categories=5104&query=%22african%20american%22%20%22black%22)

## Career Planning Resources

- [IM Diversity – African American Village](https://imdiversity.com/category/villages/african/)