UNITED BLACK STUDENT UNIONS OF CALIFORNIA

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The United Black Student Unions of California has a 50 year history of providing leadership and motivational activities for high school students in Northern, Central, and Southern California regions.

High school Black Student Unions send student delegations to highlight their BSUs progress in learning about college admission, political and social trends, networking, and personal, academic, and character development.

Started in Southern California in 1973, the organization joins Black Student Union clubs around the state in local, regional and state-wide activities. The goals of the UBSUC are to cultivate leadership, to encourage young adults to make meaningful contributions to the world, and to aid these students in preparing for college and careers.  

UBSUC CONVENTION AT
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

SOUTHERN REGION

D. M. Washington
President

CENTRAL REGION

Austin Grant
President

NORTHERN REGION

Naseer Muhajir
President

2021 - 2024 Major Initiatives

There are three major initiatives guiding the work of  our organization for 2021-2024. 

Increase BSU Presence

 We’re working to have a BSU at every High School in the State, while expanding to liaison with Middle Schools.  We believe that our impact on the community grows as more schools and BSU’s become united.  

College Engagement

This initiative is not limited to Scholarships, Mentorships, Public Speakers, Presentations, Admissions info and College BSU Alliance. College Engagement also includes Fall Conferences and Spring Conventions, which are co-hosted by a College or University.  We encourage and connect students with HBCU’s and other recurring partners such as Loyola Marymount, UCR, UCLA, USC, UCSB, CSU, CSU Dominguez Hills, Sac State, CSU Hayward,  and CSU Bakersfield.

Post-secondary success

Advisors at select schools are trying and creating Action plans to enhance post secondary success rates.  Career Pathways to Education and Post Secondary Success includes mentoring with CAAASA affiliates, role model shadowing, graduate, workforce entry, and then cycle back again to mentor.