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Black Student Affinity, Communal Gathering Space Opens

By Paulina Inglima October 16, 2023

Blaxa Block, a Black student affinity and communal gathering space, opened in the LXR multipurpose room Sept. 30. Blaxa Block fulfilled one of the 11 demands from Georgetown University Protects Racists...

GEORGETOWN BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE/FACEBOOK | Minority and affinity organizations like Black Student Alliance create spaces for building community for students who might not feel represented within the wider institution. These organizations demonstrate the power clubs can have when driven by inclusivity, but they also recognize that community on campus should not be restricted to clubs.

Minority Groups Embrace Identity, Inclusion

By Steven Botsoe April 12, 2019

Georgetown has been criticized in the past for club exclusivity on campus, yet students are still able to find groups that celebrate acceptance. Given the university’s status as a predominantly white...

Casa Latina Opens, Looks to Establish Campus Role

By Cecia Soza September 23, 2016

La Casa Latina opened its doors to the Georgetown community Saturday, marking a historic milestone a multi-year long effort to create a space for Latinx students to build and empower their community. Led...

Casa Latina Fosters Community

By Cecia Soza February 12, 2016

Casa Latina, a permanent safe space for the Georgetown Latino community housed next to Black House on 36th street, will be launching this fall and is currently evaluating 11 applications for five spots...

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Students gathered for a vigil on the events in Ferguson in Red Square in August.

From Ferguson to Georgetown, Igniting Conversations on Race and Diversity

By Kshithij Shrinath April 24, 2015

On the eve of the first day of classes in August, a collection of members of the Georgetown University community found their way to Red Square. Two weeks earlier, Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black...

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Plans for Casa Latina are modelled after the Black House, pictured. Advocates hope the two communities can be located adjacently.

Finding a Home For Casa Latina

By Emily Tu February 24, 2015

The Latino Leadership Forum is advocating for the creation of Casa Latina, a permanent space in the style of Black House that would function as a safe space for Georgetown students, alumni and allies. The...

Engaging Student Diversity

By The Editorial Board February 3, 2015

This past week, Provost Robert Groves sent an email to the undergraduate and graduate student bodies, soliciting applications for a standing committee on diversity. According to the email, the diversity...

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Nancy Hinojos (MSB ’15) holds many campus positions, including being resident director of the Black House.

Senior Discusses Importance of Black House on Campus

By Justin Kotwicki October 17, 2014

Nancy Hinojos (MSB ’15) keeps herself very busy. She is a dancer in Groove Theory; she sits on the board of the Georgetown Aspiring Minority Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs; she is on the SFS...

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More Money, More Months

By The Editorial Board October 7, 2014

This semester, the Office of the President motioned to offer funding to various culture-related student groups on campus in an effort to establish and finance several cultural heritage months at Georgetown...

#BBGU Prompts Discussion

By Suzanne Monyak December 6, 2013

“Having an academic advisor who acts really surprised when you excel in your classes.” “When everyone looks at you when the word ‘slavery’ is brought up in discussion.” “No black hairdressers...

The Black House

By Upasana Kaku April 29, 2013

When Conan Louis (FLL ’73) arrived at Georgetown in 1969, he was one of about 30 black students in the entire undergraduate population. There were no black members of the faculty or the administration. Although...

Black House Talks Diversity With GUSA Candidates

By Annie Chen February 15, 2013

At a town hall meeting at the Black House on Wednesday evening, all five GUSA tickets were asked to explain how their respective platforms would address diversity issues and engage minority students...

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