Black Community Services Center

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Our Mission

The Black Community Services Center embodies inclusive excellence through partnering with and educating the Stanford community about the contributions of the African Diaspora, while ensuring that students can thrive and reach their full potential. We center our work around Academic / Intellectual exploration, Community Building, Alumni Engagement, Leadership Development, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Class of 2024 EJHS pictured outside near stairs. There is about 24 students in this picture.

Building community one cohort at a time!

Ernest Houston Johnson Scholars Program

Our Ernest Houston Johnson Scholars Program provides community and mentorship to incoming frosh. Congratulations to our 2024-2025 cohort!

The Program

Passing the Mic!

Introducing Passing the Mic, The Black Community Services Center's podcast! We are turning 55 this year! We created “Passing the Mic!” to pay homage to the alumni, faculty, and staff who shaped the Black community of Stanford through their commitment to the Black Community Services Center. We explore the courage and audacity our guests needed to ensure the BCSC is still here 55 years after "Take Back the Mic" and the demands that gave birth to our center, and the energy needed to ensure our future.

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Through The Grapevine

Through the Grapevine is a great opportunity to share your events, news, and love to subscribers. From alumni to students, everyone reads the newsletter, and everyone wants to hear from you.

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Here is a link to the archive of Through The Grapevine for inspiration on what to submit. Thank you for being an integral part of our community, and we look forward to seeing your contributions in Through the Grapevine!