Abusua
Abusua (the Ghanian word for 'Clan') is a Black student organization that strives to promote a sense of community for Black students on the Oberlin campus. Political activism and cultural unity are emphasized through various social and cultural events and programs throughout the school year which include communications, social and cultural activities, academic affairs and publications. All Black students are encouraged to participate in the various facets of Abusua.
African Students Association
The African Students Association's (ASA) purposes include the following: to enhance and sustain unity among Africans in Oberlin, to coordinate African students' campus activities and to act as a coalition-builder with other campus organizations; to join and actively participate in the National African Students' Association, to identify and promote African cultures, and to encourage participation in the development and affairs of the African continent. ASA also strives to provide a network for prospective African students abroad and at home, as a means of enhancing education, to communicate and cooperate with other organizations of the African Diaspora, and to approach colleges, universities and scholarship foundations for merit scholarships for African students.
Agape Fellowship
Agape Fellowship is a Bible study group that provides a place for Christian students and especially for African-American students to study the Bible and to fellowship. Agape Fellowship also provides a place for non-Christian students seeking a better understanding of the Bible and Christianity.
And What!?
And What!? is a Hip Hop dance troupe that focuses on performance and the elements of Hip Hop cultural education, Emceeing, Deejaying, Breakdancing and Graffiti Art.
Dance Diaspora
Dance Diaspora is a student dance company focused on dance performance of the Black experience around the world.
Eclipse
Eclipse is a photo-journal yearbook cataloging people and moments from the Africana community.
Essence
Essence is a dance class to develop creativity in performance through modern dance, Afro-forms, and Black vernacular dance.
In Solidarity
In Solidarity is a collaborative publication by People of Color at Oberlin-distributed twice a month to report and analyze important events across our communities from the campus to a global level.
NOMMO
Nommo, Swahili for "the word," is an Africana student literary and news publication. Contributors to Nommo include students, staff, faculty and alumni. Nommo explores relevant issues in the Africana community through poetry, prose, interviews, visual art and essays.
Oberlin Black Science Student Organization
OBSSO coordinates and encourages study tables and groups to share support and mechanisms for success among Black natural science students. OBSSO also gathers and disseminations information regarding science and health opportunities for Black students.
Oberlin Conservatory Black Musician's Guild
OCMBMG creates a base of academic, social, musical, and culutral support and guidance for Oberlin Conservatory's Black students.
Oberlin Muslim Students Association
MSA provides support for and promotes an educational framework for Muslim students at Oberlin from the U.S. and abroad. This framework provides support for religious, cultural, and educational activities including religious observances, festivals and speakers at Oberlin. MSA also explores and expresses the changing diversity of the Muslim world today.
Students of Caribbean Ancestry
SOCA is an organization in which students from the Caribbean unite to celebrate and honor their ancestry through educational and social events for the campus and community.
Sisters of the Yam
Sisters of the Yam is a discussion and support group for Black women at Oberlin College.
Voices for Christ
VFC nurtures the needs of students and community members who seek to worship Christ through Black American gospel and spiritual songs. Members of VFC promote the joy and message of Jesus through music and fellowship.
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