UC San Diego. Black Resource Center records, 2012-2024 (RSS 3535)

Extent: 1.3 Linear feet (3 archives boxes, 1 shoe box, and 1 oversized folder)

The Black Resource Center records at UC San Diego documents the work of the Center and its affiliates, including administrative files, publications, projects, events, and outreach.

The Black Resource Center (BRC) was established due to advocacy efforts by students, supported by faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider community. The desire to create such a center at UC San Diego culminated after a series of racially motivated events during the Winter Quarter of 2010; leading to student protests and demonstrations. A proposal for the Center was developed in 2012. Due to these efforts, the Black Resource Center (BRC) opened in May 2013.

The Black Resource Center (BRC) serves everyone at UC San Diego, while emphasizing the Black experience; seeking to foster community and provide support services for students. The Center provides key services focusing on engagement, retention, and graduation.

Directors include: Stacia Smith Solomon (inaugural, 2013-2016), Porsia Curray (2016-2022), and John W. Rawlins III (2022-current).

The Black Resource Center records at UC San Diego documents the work of the Center and its affiliates, including administrative files, publications, projects, events, and outreach. Of particular note are materials documenting the planning and direction of the Center.

Arranged in two series: 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES and 2) EVENTS.

Container List

ADMINISTRATIVE FILES

Scope and Content of Series

Series 1) ADMINISTRATIVE FILES: A small selection of administrative and project files created by the center. Arranged alphabetically.

Box 1 Folder 1
Assessment planning and surveys, 2012-2016

Includes example survey from the Women's Center, as well as UC San Diego guidelines.

Box 1 Folder 2-4
Athletics - EDI meetings, fund raising request, and coaches trainings, 2013-2016
Box 1 Folder 5
Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) - Meeting notes and event materials, 2014

Events include Chalk Talk featuring Mychal Odom and Spring Mixer.

Box 1 Folder 6
Black Life publication, 2013-2015
Box 1 Folder 7
Black Mural Project - Notes and flyer, 2014-2015
Oversize FB-427 Folder 01
Black Mural Project - Oversized posters and table graphic designs, ca. 2014-2015
Oversize FB-427 Folder 01
Black Resource Center (BRC) expansion plans, 2015 November 9

Designed by Hodges & Hodges Associates.

Box 1 Folder 8-9
Black Resource Center (BRC) proposal, strategic plan, and campus community centers' information, 2012-2013

Includes information on the Women's Center, the Cross-Cultural Center, and the LGBT Resource Center.

Box 3 Folder 1
Black Resource Center (BRC) reference and training manual, 2016-2017
Box 1 Folder 10
Black Student Leadership Council (BSLC), 2014-2016

Includes meeting agendas, presentation, and bylaws.

Box 3 Folder 2
Publicity and outreach, undated

Includes postcards, brochures, stickers, and pins.

Box 4 Folder 1
Publicity and outreach - Face mask, ca. 2020-2024
Box 1 Folder 11
Staff resources and meeting agendas, 2013-2016
Box 1 Folder 12
Stolen banner incident, 2014

EVENTS

Scope and Content of Series

Series 2) EVENTS: A small selection of event and outreach materials created by the center. Of particular note are the Black Student Union (BSU) Overnight Program files and the Black Graduations. Arranged chronologically.

Box 1 Folder 13
Campus Black Forum, 2013
Box 1 Folder 14
Dare to Dream College: The African-American Experience conference, 2013

Conference held in partnership with the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP).

Box 1 Folder 15
Open House, 2013
Box 1 Folder 16
Black History Month, 2014-2015

Includes planning committee materials.

Box 3 Folder 3
Black History Month - Booklet and ticket, 2024 February 24
Box 1 Folder 17-18
Black Student Union (BSU) Overnight Program, 2014-2015
Box 2 Folder 1
Black Student Union (BSU) Overnight Program, 2015
Box 2 Folder 2-4
Black Graduations, 2014-2016

Includes photographs from the 2016 graduation.

Box 3 Folder 4-6
Black Graduations, 2015-2024

Includes planning materials, booklets (2015, 2017, 2022-2024), and transcript (2024).

Box 4 Folder 2
Black Graduations - Sashes and cords, 2014-2024

Includes graduation sahses for 2014-2017, 2019, and 2024; as well as cords for 2021 and 2024.

Box 2 Folder 5
African American artist and speaker events, 2014-2017

Includes Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) speaker series.

Box 2 Folder 6
Dear White People screening and panel - A 5-year retrospective of the events from Winter 2010, 2015