Resources

The Black Student Union
The purpose of the Black Student Union is to promote racial/ethnic interaction between and among the different ethnic groups at the University of South Florida. Through promoting relations between Black students and other students by providing cultural and social forums and activities, we hope to improve the relations between the different ethnic groups by knocking down the wall of ignorance and building a bridge of understanding.

Black Women in Medicine
This organization strives to provide underrepresented black women with the skills, knowledge and experiences to professional participation in health care fields. We strive to uplift the lives of women in the black community who aspire to obtain an occupation in medicine. Through volunteer, unity, mentorship and research we strive to empower the minds of our future female providers. We plan to implement strategies for our future female provider that will ensure that they are trailblazers in the healthcare field.

Motivating Black Students in Medicine
Motivating Black Students into Medicine's goal is to encourage middle and high school students to pursue careers related to health care. MBSM aims to include participating in community outreach, attendance of guest speakers, group study sessions, and application preparation for black pre-professionals. Our ultimate goal is to increase the number of black students entering health professions so that the gap between black patients and doctors is minimized.

National Society of Black Engineers
Our Mission: To increase the number of culturally responsible engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

Black Graduate and Professional Student Association
To provide academic and social support to minority graduate students, promote and encourage interest in graduate education amongst the undergraduate population, give minority graduate students the opportunity to fellowship and bond through social outings and activities, and contribute to the enhancement of the cultural experience in the USF community.

The National Association of Black Accountants at USF
Since 1969, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. has been the leader in expanding the influence of minority professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following: -To promote and develop the professional skills of our members; -To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession; -To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility; -To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs; and -To represent the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals.

Bahamians United & Impactful
B.U.l is an organization that aims to create a close knit environment for Bahamians abroad while positively impacting the Tampa Bay community.

Caribbean Cultrual Exchange (CCE)
To promote cultural awareness and recognition of people of the Caribbean within the University of South Florida and the local community.

Club Creole
The purpose of Club Creole is to dispel the negative stereotypes and myths about Haiti and its people and to promote our culture at USF and the Tampa Bay community at large.

Fanm Kreyol
Fanm Kreyol Inc. was founded to promote the empowerment of Haitian women. Our focus is to create a positive movement through education, community service, and workshops. Fanm Kreyol's purpose is to instill unity within women of Haitian descent. This is to help promote more women as leaders and role models to the younger generation and peers within USF and the community. Members will gain leadership experience and gain a sisterhood within the organization while networking with members of other student organizations and business leaders of the community.

National Council of Negro Women Inc, at USF
To lead, develop and advocate for women of African decent as they support their families and communities.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Chapter at USF
The mission of the NAACP Chapter at the University of South Florida is to insure the political, educational, social, economic and multicultural interest of all students regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion and or disabilities.

Queer and Trans People of Color Collective
The purpose and goals of this student organization is to:

Empower, advocate for, and support individuals of color who identify as: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and/or Queer. QTPOCC accomplishes this through creating a safe space for cultivating alliances, leadership, and educational/ networking opportunities.

Provide a network of support to allow all students, particularly those of color to participate, integrate, live openly, and meet others like themselves at USF and in the surrounding community without fear of harassment and/or discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.

Raise support, awareness, and education around the cultural and societal issues our community faces in regards to sexual orientation, gender expression and the intersectionality of identities. Implementation of such includes but is not limited to providing resources, connections, panels, workshops, advocacy, and social events.

Give individuals the opportunity to interact in an open and accepting atmosphere within the organization, and to facilitate and encourage interaction within USF and surrounding communities.

The Jamaican Alliance Movement at USF
To educate and promote acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture to the students, faculty and staff at the University of South Florida and in the local Tampa community. We aim to promote an environment conducive to multi-cultural awareness and acceptance of the Jamaican/Jamaican-American culture through community service, social events, educational forums and the association of people.