Welcome to Blackademia

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Blackademia, the Black at Western Virtual Hub, re-imagines and re-designs the Black experience at Western. We encourage you to explore the hub, browse resources and engage with the community.

Connect

Connect with Black students, staff and faculty at Western and in London.

Programs and Initiatives

Learn more about Western B.L.U.E., Black scholarships and more.

Wellness

Find resources to support your health and well-being.

Black Excellence

Discover the impacts, contributions and achievements of the Black community.

Black Legacy (Coming Soon)

Explore Black history and identity in London and at Western.


Did you know the colours above represent the Pan-African flag? The flag was created in 1920 to represent the people of the African diaspora and became a symbol of Black liberation and sovereignty. The flag also symbolizes the union of governance, people, territory and the unification of all Black individuals.
Red symbolizes the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry and their fight for liberation. Black is for the people whose existence as a nation and not a nation-state is affirmed. Lastly, green represents the abundance and natural wealth of Africa, the Motherland of Black existence (California State University San Marco, n.d).