Black student unions are under pressure – here’s what they do and how they help Black students find community

By: Antar A. Tichavakunda, University of California, Santa Barbara, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 18, 2025

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Last Updated: 6 days, 21 hours ago

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By Antar A. Tichavakunda, University of California, Santa Barbara

Black student unions have been a vital part of many Black college students’ lives for more than 60 years. But since 2024, Black student unions have lost their institutional support, campus space and funding with the rise of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion laws in Utah and Alabama.

Black student unions now face a new wave of pressure, as more than 400 colleges and universities …

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