African Students Association at the University of Michigan

03/16/2022

Hello everyone,

We’ve had such a successful year this far, with our first annual charity basketball tournament for House N 2 Home, our annual Eating with ASA Event, and most recently we just hosted our 23rd Annual Culture Show. All of this isn’t possible without the support from our community, and we hope in the future to now only continue these events and serve our community but find ways to improve our organization and outreach efforts. With today being U-M annual Giving Blue Day, we hope that you consider donating a gift to the African Students Association today!

Founded in 1996, the African Students Association at the University of Michigan strives to create a comfortable atmosphere where those interested in learning about the continent and issues and experiences of Africans can meet and converse. ASA also serves as a cultural group that is intended to port...

06/20/2020

We would like to wish you all a happy Juneteenth! Today marks 155 years since June 19, 1865 when the slaves of Galveston, Texas were informed of their freedom, 2 1/2 years since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Today we celebrate black excellence! To commemorate Juneteenth we have compiled a list of books/films that help us reflect on the history of today.

“Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” - Dr. Ibram X Kendi
“We were Eight Years in Power” - Ta-Nehisi Coates
“The Fire Next Time” - James Baldwin
“13th” - Ava DuVernay Netflix Feature
“I am Not Your Negro” - Raoul Peck Netflix Feature

06/04/2020

“Do not look the other way; do not hesitate. Recognize that the world is hungry for action, not words. Act with courage and vision.” — Nelson Mandela, 2005

04/13/2020

It's that time of the year again!! E-Board applications for the 2020-2021 school year are open!! Do you have what it takes to be on ASA's E-Board? The deadline to apply and sign up to vote has been extended to this Friday! If you are applying for a position, you must also sign up to vote.

Here is the link to the application: https://forms.gle/bmGM5M17J9jreERy8

Here is the link to sign up to vote: https://forms.gle/emn5gd3Sg9fx32jt7

02/29/2020

THE MOMENT YOU ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! The African Students’ Association at the University of Michigan presents:✨🌍 ISHEMA ~ Pride✨🌍on March 21st, 2020 at Richard L. Postma Family Clubhouse, hosted by African Ace! Get ready for a night full of fashion, incredible dance performances💃🏾, and much more👀‼️This is a show you don’t want to miss! Visit the link for tickets! SEE YOU THERE!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ishema-african-student-association-22nd-annual-culture-show-tickets-95744194463?utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_medium=email&utm_term=eventurl_text

12/04/2019

The ASA Executive Board would like to thank every single one of you that donated or shared our campaign yesterday! This was our first year participating in Giving Blue Day, so we set a goal of $500. In 24 hours, we surpassed our goal and received over $1,370!!! This will help us plan our 22nd Annual Culture Show. We would like to extend a warm invitation to our show next year. We look forward to sharing our organization’s success with you in the months to come!

12/04/2019

Just under an hour to go! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated! We truly appreciate it!

The African Student Association at the University of Michigan is a cultural organization for African undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a group for those who are interested in issues that affect the African continent and its diaspora. This Giving Blueday, our goal is to raise $500 for o...

12/03/2019

We're seeing all the support! Thank you to everyone who has been able to donate! There are 9 hours left to donate!

The African Student Association at the University of Michigan is a cultural organization for African undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a group for those who are interested in issues that affect the African continent and its diaspora. This Giving Blueday, our goal is to raise $500 for o...

12/03/2019

is finally here! Your generosity will enable the African Student Association (ASA) to have our 22nd Annual Culture Show! Since its founding in 1996, the African Student Association has planned, applied for grants, and executed 21 Culture Shows. These shows have showcased the rich diversity and the artistic contributions members of the continent and its diaspora have provided to the world. Our reach is widespread, ranging from undergraduate to graduate student members, collaborating with other cultural organizations on campus, and hosting our first annual Charity Ball in December 2018. Your generous gift will allow us to continue funding these opportunities and more!
Support ASA today by visiting us at: https://www.givingblueday.org/campaigns/african-student-association

12/02/2019

is only one day away! Since its founding in 1996, the African Student Association has planned, applied for grants, and executed 21 Culture Shows. These shows have showcased the rich diversity and the artistic contributions members of the continent and its diaspora have provided to the world. Our reach is widespread, ranging from undergraduate to graduate student members, collaborating with other cultural organizations on campus, and hosting our first annual Charity Ball in December 2018. Your generous gift will allow us to continue funding these opportunities and more!

Learn more by visiting us at: https://www.givingblueday.org/campaigns/african-student-association

We appreciate you taking the time to learn about ASA and hope you consider supporting us.

11/29/2019

community and the African Student Association (ASA) will launch the giving season with on December 3, 2019! Your gift to ASA will support high-quality programming geared to elevate African students at the University of Michigan and beyond.

Learn more by visiting us at: https://www.givingblueday.org/campaigns/african-student-association

If you are a first time U-M donor who gives $50+, your generous gift will receive a match of $50.

If you are a student who gives $25+, your generous gift will receive a match of $25.

We appreciate you taking the time to learn about ASA and hope you consider supporting us.