Students of the Black / African American Program posing for a photo together.

Programs UNLV offers various key programs to its students, including

Annual Black Carpet

The Black Carpet is a cherished campus tradition designed to celebrate and honor the contributions of Black students, staff, faculty, and community members. Initially established as a premier event during Black History Month, this annual gathering within the African Diaspora provides an opportunity for attendees to dance, dine, and rejoice in the Black community. The event features the presentation of prestigious awards:

  • Dr. Bert Babero Sr. Faculty/Staff Award (Honoring a Black staff or faculty member at UNLV)
  • The Black Print Award (Acknowledging a UNLV Black registered student organization)
  • Claytee White Community Advocate Award (Recognizing a Black community member or partner)

Black History Month Trivia

Throughout Black History Month, SCE's social media platforms feature daily trivia questions to shed light on lesser-known facts about Black history. This initiative aims to engage a broader audience in learning about the historical contributions from those within the African Diaspora.

Juneteenth Celebration

Each year, SCE organizes a program to commemorate Juneteenth, recognizing the cultural significance of this day that marks the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States.

#WhileBlackAtUNLV

Marketing Campaigns Understanding that the Black experience at UNLV is diverse, the Black/African American Programs Team employs passive marketing campaigns. These campaigns include graphics and literature highlighting various topics central to the African Diaspora, such as Black womxn's empowerment, Black mental health, Black historical monuments, and Black hidden figures.

Black Students Matter

In collaboration with the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Department of Student Connection and Engagement provides a healing space for students within the African Diaspora through the Black Students Matter initiative.

UNLV Alliance of Professionals of African Heritage Awards

Each year, the Alliance of Professionals of African Heritage (APAH) applauds the academic achievements of UNLV students and hosts the Alliance of Professionals of African Heritage Student Achievement Awards and Celebration of Student Success. The APAH Student Achievement Awards & Celebration of Student Success acknowledges graduates and students who have achieved outstanding scholarship, leadership and community service.

Resources

There are many resources and services available for student success at UNLV and our local community. The following is a sampling of those resources:

For the Culture: Resources for the African Diaspora

The contents of this resource are not an exhaustive list of every single resource available to individuals within the Afrodescendant diaspora at UNLV.

If you notice any kind of resource missing, please submit your resource. We will be accepting submissions throughout the academic year as we prepare for future publications.

On-campus Resources