BLACK CONVOCATION AT
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

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BLACK CONVOCATION AT
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

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OUR HISTORY AND VISION

HISTORY:

Black Convocation (formerly known as Black Grad) was re-established in 2014 by Benita

Ilesanmi and fellow students, as an effort to highlight the successes of the Black students at Texas Tech University. The purpose of this event is to serve as a pre-commencement celebration of students at Texas Tech University. This celebration is to highlight their determination, commitment, academic and social success throughout their time at this amazing institution. This ceremony reinforces the importance of minority students pursuing a higher education degree all while celebrating diversity. Students receiving their bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees are all celebrated & gifted with a Kente Stole in the presence of their family, friends, instructors, mentors, etc.


Kente is considered to be the most famous of all African textiles and one of the worlds most complicated weaving. A genuine Kente cloth is made by weavers in Ghana. According to tradition, black represents Africa, Red represents the blood of fore-fathers, yellow represents Gold and Green represents the richness of the land.


VISION: 

The vision of this event is to not only highlight graduating candidates, but also shine light on

alumni who have come before them to make a difference.

team highlight

Brianna Scott

Black Student Association, President

Black Convocation Committee, Co-Chair

Class of 2025

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Jedidiah Feyisetan

African Student Organization, President

Black Convocation Committee, Co-Chair

Class of 2024

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ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHT

Black Student Association

Black Graduate Student Association

Black Graduate Student Association

The purpose of the Black Student Association of Texas Tech University is to establish a proactive and supportive assembly for black students. We shall endeavor to promote interaction among all members of the Texas Tech Community. The Black Student Association will arrange venues. As a means to meet the needs of the common goals, organize events, and hold meetings.

@TEXASTECHBSA

Black Graduate Student Association

Black Graduate Student Association

Black Graduate Student Association

The purpose of the Black Graduate Student Association is to prepare future leaders for personal and professional success and to promote financial, social, spiritual and cultural resources. We also seek to provide a support system for the undergraduate and graduate students as they increase student awareness of graduate study at Texas Tech University.

@TTUBGSA

African Student Organization

Black Graduate Student Association

National Society of Black Engineers

ASO is an organization open to all Texas Tech students that strives to educate our members and the community of Lubbock about African culture and current issues that are going on in our country.

@TTUASO

National Society of Black Engineers

National Society of Black Engineers

National Society of Black Engineers

The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

@TTUNSBE

National Pan-Hellenic Council

National Society of Black Engineers

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of historically African American, international Greek lettered fraternities and sororities. The nine NPHC organizations are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Divine Nine".

@TTU_NPHC

Black Law Student Association

National Society of Black Engineers

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) at TTU Law is  committed to identifying and articulating the needs of African American and minority law students. Our purpose is to increase diversity through inclusion, awareness, and advocacy in order to improve the legal profession, foster cooperation, and impact the Texas Tech community.

@BLSATTU

Black Alumni Weekend

Black Alumni Weekend

Black Alumni Weekend

The TTU Black Alumni Reunion Weekend is a weekend to celebrate black excellence, recognize outstanding alumni, and reunite with each other.

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