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Black Student Support Group

Black background with Gold outline of a closed fist.

Co-facilitated by Dr. LaNeisha Waller-Boulet, UCS and Shalisa Gladney, Afro-American Cultural Center.

 

The Black Student Support Group will serve as a space for Black identifying students of all gender identities to respectfully listen to each other, share thoughts, feelings, provide validation, and offer encouragement to fellow Black students at the University of Iowa. The group is open for Black students to discuss the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 within the Black community and serve as a space for Black students to process the violence, police brutality, and racism experienced during this time of social and political unrest as it relates to the Black Lives Matter movement. 

The primary goal of a support group is to help members cope with issues or problems in their lives. This is NOT a clinical therapy group. Member commitment to a support group is minimal, meaning, members can ‘drop in’ for a session whenever they choose.

Although attendance may be minimal, it is encouraged that members try to attend support groups regularly, for the benefit of themselves and the group.

 

BSSB will meet on Tuesday’s (Bi-Weekly):

September 14th, at 11:30AM

September 28th, at 11:30AM

October 12th, at 11:30AM

October 26th, at 11:30AM

November 9th, at 11:30AM

December 7th, at 11:30AM

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at