African American Affairs, Minnesota State University, Mankato

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — POWERFUL BREAKOUT SESSION 🔥

Join us during the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference for an inspiring conversation on leadership, sustainability, and community.

Black Girl Environmentalist

This session highlights the voices and leadership of Black women in environmental spaces and explores how culture, and advocacy intersect with protecting our planet and building a more sustainable future.

✨ Snacks provided
✨ Free to attend
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: Centennial Student Union Room 253/5/55
⏰ Time: 3:15 PM – 3:50 PM

Presented by Black Girl Environmentalist.

This is an opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired by leaders working to create change in environmental spaces.

🎉 Come join the conversation and celebrate leadership that protects both people and planet.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — POWERFUL TABLE TALK 🔥

Join us during the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference for an engaging and meaningful conversation.

Black American & African Diaspora
Table Talk

This session brings students together to explore, culture, shared history, and the connections between the Black American and The African Diaspora. Through open dialogue and reflection, we will celebrate our diversity while strengthening our collective understanding and leadership.

✨ Snacks provided
✨ Free to attend
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: Centennial Student Union Room 253/5/55
⏰ Time: 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Presented by MNSU Student Leaders.

This conversation is an opportunity to listen, share perspectives, and build deeper connections across cultures within our community.

🎉 Come join the dialogue and celebrate the richness of the diaspora.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — IMPORTANT BREAKOUT SESSION 🔥

Join us during the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference for a powerful and honest conversation.

We Need to Talk: Mental Health Edition

This session creates space for real dialogue about mental health, the pressures students face, and how we support one another through challenges while continuing to lead, grow, and thrive.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: Centennial Student Union Room 253/5/55
⏰ Time: 1:05 PM – 2:00 PM

Presented by Doctoral Candidates Brandon Jones and Davionna Hicks.

This conversation is about awareness, support, and building a stronger community where no one has to struggle alone.

🎉 Join the conversation. Your voice matters.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — ART DISPLAY & HISTORIC COLLECTION 🔥

Join us during the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference for a powerful cultural and historical experience.

I Am Not My Hair
Art Display and Historic Book Collection

This exhibit highlights powerful art and historic literature that reflects identity, culture, history, and the beauty of Black expression. Take time to explore works that inspire reflection, pride, and deeper understanding of the stories that shape our communities.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Open throughout the day
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: Centennial Student Union North Ballroom
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In partnership with Library Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Come experience history, culture, and art that continues to educate, inspire, and empower.

🎉 Stop by, explore, and be inspired.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — THE MARCH 🔥

Join us for a powerful moment during the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference.

The March
Commemoration of the 61st Annual Voting Rights March on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama.

Together we will honor the courage, sacrifice, and leadership of those who marched for voting rights and justice. This moment reminds us that leadership, faith, and action continue to shape the future.

✨ Free to attend
✨ Open to students, faculty, staff, and community
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: CSU Ballroom (gathering point)
⏰ Time: March begins at 11:00 AM

This march is a time to reflect, remember, and recommit ourselves to leadership, justice, and the responsibility we carry forward.

🎉 Walk with us. Honor the legacy. Lead the future.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY — Powerful Breakout Session! 🔥

Join us for the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference for an impactful breakout conversation.

Behind the Badge
Humanizing Our Law Enforcement

This session opens the door for honest dialogue and deeper understanding between students, community members, and those who serve in law enforcement. Together we will explore leadership, responsibility, and the human side behind the badge.

✨ Snacks and drinks provided
✨ Free to attend
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: CSU Ballroom
⏰ Time: 9:40 AM – 10:40 AM

Presented by the Mankato Department of Public Safety.

This powerful conversation is designed to bring students and community members together to listen, learn, and lead.

🎉 Be part of the dialogue. Be part of the leadership.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

03/12/2026

🔥 THIS MONDAY: Don’t Miss the Opening Event! 🔥

Join us for the 50th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Student Leadership Conference as we begin the day with a powerful Fireside Chat with Leadership in Higher Education.

Start the morning in community with inspiring conversation from university leadership as we reflect on leadership, purpose, and the future of our students.

✨ Breakfast is provided
✨ Free to attend
✨ Must RSVP

📍 Location: CSU Ballroom
⏰ Time: 8:00-8:30 AM Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Panel

Featuring:
Dr. David Hood — MNSU Provost
Dr. Henry Morris — V.P. of Diversity
Dr. Shauna Elbers — Associate Provost

This is the first event of the conference, setting the tone for a historic celebration of 50 years of leadership, excellence, and community.

🎉 Come celebrate, connect, and be inspired.

🔗 RSVP here: https://cglink.me/2uE/r380759

10/20/2025

Miss them last week? Good thing it’s a new week with another opportunity to join B.I.G ,, for another meeting this Thursday in the MCC from 6pm-7pm. Bring your friends, or come alone, and join B.I.G for great conversation and meet new people.

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

On February 19th We will have Keynote Speaker Eric Johnson the CEO of AEON as our Pan -African conference This year

10/17/2023

We are ecstatic for our next Black and Beyond Event Tomorrow! Wednesday October 18th from 3-4 in CSU 254/5. If you are on campus please feel free to come through and chat with us. As well as have a quick bite and some fellowship. Can't wait to see everyone there 😆😋