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A large group of students pose during the first annual "Makandi New Student Welcome" event in Cornell's Memorial Room. They are all wearing black clothing.

Black Student Empowerment collaborates with several organizations, offices, and departments, both internal and external of Cornell. 

Cornell Career Services Explore resources and connections for the Black and Black American community on their website. Affinity communities are based on a shared identity or common focus to enhance community, access to resources, and networking opportunities. Erica Ford is our liaison from this office: ef434@cornell.edu

Counseling & Psychological Services Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) at Cornell Health provides individual and group counseling, drop-in consultation, and workshops to help you “live well to learn well” here at Cornell. CAPS counselors come from diverse clinical and cultural backgrounds with expertise in responding to the wide range of mental health concerns faced by university students. Qiana Watson serves as a community liaison from this office: qw258@cornell.edu

Ujamaa Residential College This is a Program House that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of Black people in the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions of the world. Learn more at their website or contact the Residence Hall Director LaTivia McCowan: lm868@cornell.edu

The Africana Studies & Research Center The Africana Studies & Research Center extends the teaching and learning opportunities that The College of Arts & Sciences provides in both their undergraduate and graduate classrooms well beyond to service learning projects and community initiatives, from local to transnational contexts.