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The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) at the University of California, Irvine is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders who are committed to enhancing the overall experience of African Americans at UCI. The goals of the BLAC are to support academic achievement, promote cultural awareness, unite the various African American centered organizations, serve as an informati

onal sharing opportunity for members of the respective organizations and to link resources that are available to maximize our efforts on campus and in the surrounding community. We believe that we have etched a place on the UC Irvine campus — and we will continue supporting the success of African American faculty, staff, students and alumni at the University of California, Irvine. We are an organization whose main goals are to offer a platform for excelling students, alumni, faculty, and staff to be recognized by the community. For the past 13 years, we have successfully raised nearly $75,000 in scholarships, recognized numerous faculty and staff, and hosted hundreds of students at our Annual BLAC “Night of the Stars” Scholarship and Awards Gala. Please join us in our commitment to bring recognition and honor to the hardworking students, faculty and staff of the African American community at UC Irvine.

I hope this message finds you well as we move with alacrity toward the conclusion of another academic year. It is with a...
05/15/2024

I hope this message finds you well as we move with alacrity toward the conclusion of another academic year. It is with a sense of profound disappointment that I regret to inform you that due to insufficient funding support, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Black Excellence Scholarships and Awards Gala (B.LA.C.) which was to take place on Friday, May 17, 2024.

To all who contributed time, energy, and financial support and to the students who eagerly anticipated the event, we offer our sincerest apologies. We share in your disappointment particularly given the paucity of spaces and opportunities on campus that acknowledge and celebrate Black students who have distinguished themselves academically.

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all who contributed to the planning of the gala as well as those who provided financial support. Your consideration, dedication, and commitment to Black students are truly appreciated.

Despite this setback, our commitment to our mission of acknowledging, celebrating, and supporting Black excellence within our community remains unabated. Toward that end, while the physical event will not proceed as planned, we are pleased to share that we have decided to proceed with the selection and distribution of scholarships and awards to deserving applicants to honor their achievements.

For those who graciously committed funding support for the gala, we are happy to return your financial commitment as soon as possible or you can maintain your commitment via options below.
-You can request a refund of your contribution.
-You can designate that your entire contribution be converted into student scholarships which will be given in the name of your department, office, or organization name to students who applied for BLAC Gala scholarships.
-You can designate a portion of your contribution to be converted into student scholarships and the balance be returned to you.

If you should decide to contribute to the scholarship fund, please know your support directly impacts and contributes to the academic success of Black students here at UC Irvine.

Again, apologies, and thank

On behalf of the Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (B.LA.C.), I am thrilled to extend to you a cordial invitation t...
04/25/2024

On behalf of the Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (B.LA.C.), I am thrilled to extend to you a cordial invitation to our upcoming "Night of the Stars: Black Excellence" Scholarships and Awards Gala. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Paul Merage School of Business 1st floor Patio (4293 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA 92697).

We would be honored to have your presence at this significant gathering, which will commence with a reception at 4:00 pm, followed by the main event starting at 5:00 pm. The Gala promises to be an inspiring evening celebrating the achievements and contributions of the Black community within our institution and beyond.

As a valued member of the community, your attendance would not only symbolize your support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives but also provide an opportunity to connect with fellow community members, scholars, and leaders.

By contributing to the success of this event, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community. Please read the BLAC Donation Letter to see ways you can contribute.

This event is a significant opportunity to celebrate and recognize the achievements of our Black community members within our institution. It will serve as a platform to honor their contributions, inspire others, and foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
Venue: Paul Merage School of Business 1st floor Patio
Address: 4293 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA 92697
Reception: 4:00 pm
Event Start: 5:00 pm

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your positive response. For questions, reach out to me via my work phone: 949.824.4475 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE -- B.L.A.C.“Night of the Stars: Black Excellence,” Scholarships & Awards Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024 in t...
04/08/2024

SAVE THE DATE -- B.L.A.C.“Night of the Stars: Black Excellence,” Scholarships & Awards Gala on Friday, May 17, 2024 in the Paul Merage School of Business Patio (4293 Pereira Dr, Irvine, CA 92697) from 4p to 10p. Ticket information will be sent out soon.

Posted • The members of the Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (B.L.A.C.), Black Faculty and Staff Association (BF...
03/05/2024

Posted • The members of the Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (B.L.A.C.), Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA), Center for Black Cultures, Resources & Research (CBCRR), and the Black Student Union (BSU) would like to honor and commend Faculty and Staff for their dedication and commitment to the African-American Community at the University of California, Irvine. We would like to show our appreciation to those Faculty, Staff and Alumni members who have gone above and beyond their roles to enhance the African American Community on campus. If you know of a person who has demonstrated this commitment, we invite you to nominate them.

B.L.A.C. Gala Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Application 2024 link: https://tinyurl.com/4xksfvpt

B.L.A.C. Gala Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Descriptions 2024 Link: https://tinyurl.com/624npn2p

DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS: Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm

Recipients will be notified by email and if selected, announced via social media and presented at the B.L.A.C. “Night of Stars: Black Excellence” Scholarships & Awards Gala 2024 on Friday, May 17, 2024. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email Niobe Duke at ([email protected]).

This has been an amazing year of achievement and progress on campus. There is a lot going on and many new challenges. Th...
08/31/2022

This has been an amazing year of achievement and progress on campus. There is a lot going on and many new challenges. Though it has been a challenging year, many of our studentd persevered to provide exemplary contributions and service to the community.

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients for your outstanding achievements and efforts. We are thrilled to recognize your efforts and we look forward to working with you to provide a stronger community where we all can thrive.

The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) at the University of California, Irvine is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders who are committed to enhancing the overall experience of African Americans at UCI. 

The goals of the BLAC are to support academic achievement, promote cultural awareness, unite the various African American centered organizations, serve as an informational sharing opportunity for members of the respective organizations and to link resources that are available to maximize our efforts on campus and in the surrounding community. We believe that we have etched a place on the UC Irvine campus — and we will continue supporting the success of African American faculty, staff, students and alumni at the University of California, Irvine.

Through your hard work and dedication towards the Black Community at UCI, we recognize your accomplishments and encourage you to continue your efforts. We are honored to recognize the following award winners.

BLAC Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Nomination Form 2021 Now OPEN!!!  The members of the Black Leadership Advancement ...
04/12/2021

BLAC Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Nomination Form 2021 Now OPEN!!! 
 
The members of the Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (B.L.A.C.) and the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) would like to honor and commend Faculty and Staff for their dedication and commitment to the African-American Community at the University of California, Irvine.  We would like to show our appreciation to those Faculty, Staff and Alumni members who have gone above and beyond their roles to enhance the African American Community on campus.  If you know of a person who has demonstrated this commitment, we invite you to nominate them. 
 
BLAC Gala Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Application 2021 link: https://tinyurl.com/yx4uvweb
 
BLAC Gala Faculty, Staff and Alumni Awards Descriptions 2021 Link: https://tinyurl.com/7svtd8b3
 
Nominations are due by Friday, May 7th, 2021 at 5pm.  
 
Winners will be announced via social media on May 24th. 
 
Please submit this online nomination form. If you have any questions please contact Niobe Duke at [email protected]

The CBCRR, BLAC GALA Committee and the UCI Black Alumni Association would like to congratulate the recipients of the 201...
04/05/2021

The CBCRR, BLAC GALA Committee and the UCI Black Alumni Association would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2019-2020 BLAC Gala Scholarship on a job well done.

Through their hard work and determination have proven to be a student that we want to recognize and encourage to continue their educational effort.

The recipients are the following:

BFSA AWARD
ADAEZE ODUMA 
AMARI LEWIS
IFUNANYACHUKWU OKWUOSA 
KAOSOLUCHI ENENDU 
NADJIA MOTELY
THERON SMITH 
 
BOOK AWARD
ANNIQUE SESSION
 
JOE WHITE AWARD
ANNIQUE SESSION
ADAEZE ODUMA
CAMILLE EDWARDS
ISAIAH CROSBY
SAIAH THOMAS
SYDNEY CHARLES
AMARI LEWIS
KAOSOLUCHI ENENDU
NADJIA MOTELY
THERON SMITH 

Congratulations ❤️ 🔥 👏

Welcome!The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) at the University of California, Irvine is comprised of facult...
04/05/2021

Welcome!

The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) at the University of California, Irvine is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders who are committed to enhancing the overall experience of African Americans at UCI. 

The goals of the BLAC are to support academic organizations and to link resources that are available to maximize our efforts on campus and in the surrounding community. We believe that we have etched a place on the UC Irvine campus — and we will continue supporting the success of African American faculty, staff, students and alumni at the University of California, Irvine. 

We are an organization whose main goals are to offer a platform for excelling students, alumni, faculty, and staff to be recognized by the community. For the past 18 years, we have successfully raised nearly $70,000 in scholarships, recognized numerous faculty and staff, and hosted hundreds of students at our Annual BLAC “Night of the Stars” Scholarship and Awards Banquet. 

Please join us in our commitment to bring recognition and honor to the hardworking students, faculty and staff of the African American community at UC Irvine.

April 8th through April 9th we will be hosting auditions for the 2019 Blac Gala. Please sign up with the link below! htt...
04/07/2019

April 8th through April 9th we will be hosting auditions for the 2019 Blac Gala. Please sign up with the link below!
https://tinyurl.com/y5uzyaju

Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) | University of California, Irvine We would like to cordially invite your ...
03/20/2019

Black Leadership Advancement Coalition (BLAC) | University of California, Irvine

We would like to cordially invite your department to attend the 17th Annual BLAC Scholarship & Award Gala “Celebrating Black Excellence – A Night of the Stars with Our Chosen Family” on Friday, May 17, 2019!

The BLAC is comprised of faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders who are committed to enhancing the overall experience of African Americans at UCI. For the past 17 years, we have successfully raised over $100,000 in scholarships, recognized numerous faculty and staff, and hosted hundreds of students at our Annual BLAC Scholarship & Awards Gala.
We are an organization whose main goals are to offer a platform for excelling students, alumni, faculty, and staff to be recognized by the community. We also extend the opportunity for surrounding communities to share in this formal celebration. The BLAC raises scholarship funds annually. Being our 17th year, it is our ambition to provide more financial assistance and community recognition than ever. You can help us continue to reach our goals with your participation and support, so we ask that you please join us in celebrating our excellence through our past, our present and our future.

17th Annual BLAC Scholarship & Award Gala
“Celebrating Black Excellence – A Night of the Stars with Our Chosen Family” on Friday, May 17, 2019
Hilton Irvine/ John Wayne Airport
18800 Macarthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612
Reception begins at 6:30pm; Event starts at 7:00pm

Your attendance at the BLAC Scholarship and Awards Gala or your contribution to the efforts of the BLAC will be greatly appreciated. There are many ways to support:
Purchase an advertisement in our souvenir booklet Purchase a table for students to enjoy the event Sponsor or co-sponsor one of our scholarships Donate an item to be placed in our drawing at the event



All contributions, however large or small, are essential to the success of this event and are much appreciated. As a supporter, you may utilize the online contribution form found at: http://tinyurl.com/yxjh7lop

If you have any questions, please contact please contact Niobe Duke at 949-824-4475 or at [email protected]. For additional information regarding tickets, advertisements, and donation options, Tamara Austin at (949) 824-8861 or at [email protected].

Don’t forget to like our page at: www.facebook.com/uciblac Thank you in advance for your support. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful occasion with you!

Sincerely,

Black Leadership Advancement Coalition Committee

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