BFSA Zoom Recordings
BFSA Presents Mr. Andrew Pernell, Author, and Former UA Football Player, as he discusses his new book "Alabama Crimson Tide, 1967 and the Undercurrents of Integration. The First Five - Before the Season Changed." Joining the discussion will be one of his friends and fellow player, Dr. Art Dunning. Mr. Pernell will candidly tell his story, share how he navigated the times, and discuss his new book.
Dr. Cassandra Simon will moderate the discussion. View this webinar from April 13, 2021, @ 6pm CST To learn more and get the book visit: andrewpernell.com/
In a celebration of the achievements of the many Black students who have maintained exceptional grades and contributed to the university, BFSA hosts a Black Scholars Day. Attended by hundreds of students and their parents, the event occurs in the Spring Semester during University Honors Week.
We went live at our 4pm & 7pm program on April 6th, 2021, on our BFSA Facebook. Watch now as we acknowledge, celebrate, and award over 900+ Black Student Scholars of The University of Alabama
Dr. Michele Evans, a tenured Senior Investigator, serves as Deputy Scientific Director, National Institute on Aging (NIA) Intramural Research Program (IRP), and is the Training Director for the NIA IRP. A trained physician-scientist, she conducts epidemiologic clinical research in health disparities and basic bench research on the biology of health disparities. Read Dr. Evan's bio: www.nia.nih.gov/research/labs/leps/health-disparities-research-section Dr. Evans will be interviewed by Dr. Sharlene Newman, a distinguished researcher and director of the Interdisciplinary Life Research Institute at The University of Alabama on BFSA's Zoom Platform.
The event was held on on March 22, 2021, at 1 pm CST BFSA presents "The Invisible Artist": Up Close with Mr. Steve Skipper. Prolific Artist, Feb. 18, 1pm BFSA Facebook Live: UABFSA. Dr. Cassandra Simon, VP BFSA, will conduct the interview. The first African American Artist to do sanctioned and officially licensed Artwork for the University of Alabama, Auburn University, the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, the Professional Bull Riders, the PGA, as well as the Green Bay Packers. He was personally chosen by University of Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban to enter into a contract with him as an Official and endorsed Artist for his first National Championship Commemorative Paintings and Limited Editions.
The Nyansapo Kente robing ceremony was started in the summer of 2016 as an initiative to promote retention amongst undergraduate and graduate students of color, and to celebrate their accomplishments. The Kente robing ceremony provides the BSFA community an opportunity to highlight the significance of graduating from The University of Alabama. This event was held 12/6/2020
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BFSA’s Webinar held on July 27th, 2020 that will featured our friend Dr. Charles Steele Jr., National President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as he gave an update and brief address on the national advocacy against systemic racism. He also spoke a few words about our beloved Sen. John Lewis Jr. who passed on July 17th, 2020. Then we were joined by another friend, Dr. Doris Vaughans, PhD, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor, as she addressed the impact that Systemic Racism and COVID-19 has on Anxiety, Depression, and our Overall Mental Health.
BFSA Panelist discuss being Black in the Ivory. Panel Speakers: Dr. Utz McKnight, Dr. Nikita Harris, Atty. Terrika Shaw, and Dr. Andre Denham Moderator and BFSA Vice-President
The Black Faculty and Staff Association of The University of Alabama is currently doing a series of webinars on social justice. This is in direct response of the current racial unrest, advocacy against systemic racism, and advocacy for social justice for African Americans On October 1, 2020 BFSA will welcome both Co-Authors of The Dilemmas of Being an African American Male in the New Millennium (1st and 2nd Editions) Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D. and Pastor Kris Erskine, Th.D. as they address the topic The Plight, Path, and Progression of Black Men.
The University of Alabama Capstone Minority Information System Society welcomes Mrs. La'Shonda King, M.S.,MIS, SVP, Digital Channels & Production, Administration and Productions Escalation, BBVA as their speaker for the 10/15/2020 General Meeting 6:30pm -7:30pm CST.
Current UA Black Faculty and Staff Association Members explain what BFSA means to them and why others should join and partner with BFSA.
Recorded - BFSA January 2021 Retreat
Join your fellow BFSA Members during the BFSA January Retreat 2021 to be held on BFSA's Zoom platform starting at 10am - 3pm. Due to the severity of these unprecedented times, COVID-19 Pandemic along with the threat of mutant strains of the virus, we will not have an in-person attendance option during this event. We will come together and discuss our association's operations, strategic plans for the year, current standing programs, student impact, campus engagement and a host of other important issues to give us all a clear vision of our current goals and objectives. http://bfsa.ua.edu/january-retreat-2021.html
Join your fellow BFSA Members during the BFSA January Retreat 2021 to be held on BFSA's Zoom platform starting at 10am - 3pm. Due to the severity of these unprecedented times, COVID-19 Pandemic along with the threat of mutant strains of the virus, we will not have an in-person attendance option during this event. We will come together and discuss our association's operations, strategic plans for the year, current standing programs, student impact, campus engagement and a host of other important issues to give us all a clear vision of our current goals and objectives. http://bfsa.ua.edu/january-retreat-2021.html