AfAm House Resident Group Affiliation Request Form

Complete this form to request affiliation status with the AfAm House. Once processed, you will be contacted by a member of our Student Leadership Development Team.

Name of Organization

Organization's Abbreviation (if any)

Primary Contact's Name

Primary Contact's Email

Primary Contact's Phone Number

Primary Contact's NetID

Primary Contact's Yale Affiliation

undergraduate studentgraduate/professional student

Residential College?

Graduate/professional school?

Is the organization officially registered with Yale College?

yesno

Is the organization officially registered with one of the graduate/professional schools?

yesno

Application

The House's Vision

To foster a vibrant community of Black scholar-leaders and others who are committed to preserving and promoting the historical, cultural, intellectual and social movement traditions of the African Diaspora at Yale, in New Haven, and throughout the world.

The House's Mission

Established in 1969, the Afro-American Cultural Center (“the House”) has a rich history of serving as Yale’s home away from home for its Black student body and all campus and local community constituents who wish to learn about and celebrate the cultures and traditions of the African Diaspora.

The House facilitates its community members’ success in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and advocacy through advising, empowerment cultural enrichment, educational programming, social development, and career preparation.

The House's Goals

(Informed by the original goals of the House’s Founders and by the Final Report Consultation Committee on the Cultural Centers, Submitted 1 December 2014)

-To provide an affirming space for students of the African Diaspora to develop solidarity, to find support and to build and express pride in their social identities;

-To support our students’ personal, academic and professional development as well as their sense of belonging at Yale through impactful advising, career preparation, and counseling;

-To offer opportunities through which anyone can learn about the robust legacy of Black accomplishments and societal contributions in addition to the rich diverse cultures that comprise the Diaspora;

-To engage the larger campus and local communities in pertinent Black historical and contemporary social issues and offer a platform to advocate around those issues;

-To foster a more accessible and culturally affirming campus environment through community building, intercultural exchange and social justice education;

-To empower Black youth through effective programming and mentorship within the Greater New Haven community and beyond;

-To create meaningful connections amongst current Yale students, the Yale alumni community, and the Greater New Haven area through tailored programming and engagement;

-To fulfill this mission, the Afro-American Cultural Center supports various resident groups who advance the work of the organization. If your group is one that could help us in our efforts, please submit an application below.

Brief Description: include the purpose of the org, main activities the org will engage in, and how the org's work aligns with the vision, mission, and/or goals of The House.

How do you envision your org and its activities contributing to The House community and the work of other House resident groups?

How is your org different from all of the other House resident groups?

What kind of resources (advising, mentoring, financial support (undergrad orgs), event space, etc.) would you like from the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale and how can we best support your organization?

Org's Statement of Purpose/Constitution

Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale