The University of Chicago Black Council
The coalition of Black UChicago and the Community towards advocating for a mobilized community and Black House for all.
Our Programs: The University of Chicago Black Conference
The 2026 University of Chicago Black Conference will be hosted on
Saturday, May 2nd, at the Logan Performance Penthouse
The Conference is an annual event aimed at illuminating the intertwined narratives of the University of Chicago’s students, alumni, and faculty with the broader Hyde Park and South Side communities. Through thoughtful and respectful engagement, this one-day conference aspires to underscore the necessity for establishing a Black House on campus.
The 2026 Black Conference: “Intergenerational Conversations about Black life at UChicago”
The 2025 Black Conference: “Connections that are Honest, Equitable, and Lasting”
The 2024 Black Conference: "Our Story, Our Future, Our House"
The 2023 Inaugural Black Conference: “Envisioning Our Future: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”
The Black House Campaign
Our mission is to create a Black-centered space on campus that welcomes all students from any walk of life to engage in a communal space of belonging, service, and free expression with respect and care.
OBS Executive Board SY 24-25
Previous Annual Reports
Since April 2022, The College's Organization of Black Students (OBS) and African and Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) have worked in collaboration with UChicago graduate schools, alumni, faculty/staff advocate for a Black Community Center on UChicago’s campus.
Class of 2025 Black Graduation