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Empowering Black men on and off Yale University’s campus since 2007.

The Black Men’s Student Union (BMU) dedicates itself to uniting black men on the campus of Yale University in order to promote mutual support and empowerment. Furthermore, the Black Men’s Union takes responsibility for addressing the needs and concerns of black men beyond Yale in an effort to uplift the community through positive social, educational, economic and political change.

08/10/2026

Hope everyone’s doing well!! Continuing our summer spotlight series, meet Logan! A rising Sophomore from New Castle, Delaware, Logan is a Mechanical Engineering major and a photographer! 📸📸

During the first part of the summer Logan participated in the Yale Summer Abroad program in New Haven, CT and Bilbao, Spain. The program taught intermediate Spanish and the history, literature, and culture of Spain over the span of 2 months.

After the program, he is now working with the media team at Victory Christian Fellowship helping run events and prepare the church behind the scenes.

08/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy August as we move even closer to the beginning of the school year (less than a month left)!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Continuing our BMU summer spotlight series, we would like to introduce Kayo, a rising Sophomore and double-major in Global Affairs and History of Art. Kayo is from New York City, and is a big soccer fan!

As an awardee of the Richard U. Light Fellowship for study of East Asian Languages and Cultures, Kayo is spending his summer at the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Whether negotiating with sellers in the traditional hutong streets of Beijing’s old town, or biking through cities like Shanghai and Xi’an, Kayo is improving his language proficiency while exposing himself to local Chinese culture. This has been an amazing few months for him since it has allowed him to experience first-hand such a rich culture, defined by a unique historical, political and social framework that plays such an important role in the geopolitical sphere.

07/26/2026

Hope everyone is having a good week 🙏🏾🙏🏾 As we move into August, take a look at our next spotlight from the BMU Summer Spotlight Series 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

Adedotun is a rising Sophomore and a History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health major at Yale. He is from Chicago, IL, and a huge F1 fan!!

This summer, Adedotun studied abroad in London and Amsterdam through a comparative public health program. While in Europe, he also had the opportunity to visit France, Switzerland, and Spain. This study abroad has been an incredible experience that allowed him to travel, try new things, experience local foods, and immerse himself in different cultures while expanding his understanding of public health from a global perspective.

07/19/2026

Hope everyone’s been having a restful summer so far!! 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

Today we’re kicking off our BMU Summer Spotlight Series by getting to know Colin, a rising Sophomore and a History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health Major at Yale. He is from Brooklyn, NY, and a big Marvin Gaye fan!

This summer, Colin is conducting research in the Griffith Lab at the University of Chicago, where he is exploring the implementation of patient reported outcome dashboards during clinic visits and investigating factors associated with medical avoidance. He is also working as a volunteer at Sneakers to Scrubs Explore Med Summer Camp, a three week program for Chicago area middle school students that provides hands-on exposure to the medical field while promoting academic achievement and athletic growth.

07/01/2026

As we close out Pride Month, we’d like to shine one more spotlight on a Black Man who has contributed to celebrating LGBTQ+ identities!

Alvin Ailey is a dancer, choreographer, and activist who revolutionized dance in America through his innovation and perseverance while establishing Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Born in Texas in 1931, he worked alongside his mother in the fields and in white homes. At this time, he found comfort in watching people dance in church. Upon watching Katherine Dunham, his love for dance was sparked.

Facing ‘otherness’ not only due to racial segregation at this time, but also his growing awareness of his homosexuality, dance became a form of self-expression for his identity, as he was unable to truly express himself elsewhere. He was tutored by Lester Horton, learning ballet and even Native American dance until Horton’s death, after which he took over the company. He took this opportunity to intertwine different styles and structures, creating a space where Black dancers could find opportunity, belong in a space doing what they love, and learn dynamic, unique choreography.

06/27/2026

For this week’s Pride Month Spotlight, we recognize Bayard Rustin, a visionary organizer and human rights activist whose work advanced the causes of LGBTQ+ rights, economic justice, and civil rights.

Rustin served as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Organizing a demonstration of more than 250,000 people without the technology we rely on today remains one of the greatest achievements in the history of social movements.

As an openly gay Black man, Rustin faced discrimination both within and outside the civil rights movement. His identity was often used to discredit his work, leaving many of his contributions overlooked for decades. Despite this, he remained steadfast to his commitment to justice, refusing to compromise who he was or what he stood for.

06/16/2026

This month the Black Men’s Union would like to honor LGBTQ+ identities and its intersections with Blackness and masculinity, while celebrating Black men who have helped build a more inclusive future through their voices, stories, and advocacy.

This week, we’d like to acknowledge James Baldwin, a writer who is most notable for his essay collection Notes of a Native Son in which he explored race, love, and belonging in America. He is an activist and influential figure during the civil rights movement.

His novel, Giovanni’s Room, was one of the first major American novels that focused on a same-sex relationship, particularly during a time when publishers would avoid such topics. Baldwin also spoke freely about his experiences regarding sexuality and race, and overall paved the way for future generations who did not see their identities reflected in literature and public life.

06/07/2026

During the month of June, the Yale Black Men’s Union recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

Men’s Mental Health Month is a reminder that strength isn’t about staying silent—it’s about being honest, asking for help, and taking care of yourself.

For Black men specifically, this struggle often goes unseen both from within and outside of our communities. During this time it is vital to remember to always remember to looking out for one another.

Check in with your friends. Start the conversation. Break the stigma.

Resources to learn more about men’s mental health:
• National Library of Medicine
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Everyday Health
• HeadsUpGuys

Links:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7444121/ -group1

https://www.nami.org/blog/black-men-and-mental-health-practical-solutions/

https://www.everydayhealth.com/mental-health/mental-health-among-black-men-barriers-and-ways-to-find-support/ -to-seeking-care

https://headsupguys.org/

06/06/2026

June is Pride month!

Pride is a time to recognize and honor the history and ongoing legacy of the LGBTQ+ community.

This month, the Yale Black Men’s Union reaffirms its commitment to uplifting our communities — creating spaces where everyone is respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈

05/03/2026

Despite a heavy week of studying for finals and writing papers, the BMU had an amazing week full of unity, support, and service!

This Monday, in collaboration with Yale Blackout, we hosted a study break with free boba and Wingstop! It was a great night of community and a relaxing moment to step away from studying.

On Monday and Wednesday, we tabled at Old Campus and Bass Library to sell snacks as we fundraised for Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (IRIS) for our annual charity challenge, in which we raised over $800!

On Tuesday, we brought 6th grade students from Conte West Magnet School, who we’ve had the amazing opportunity to mentor through our Bouchet Mentorship this year, back to campus for a field trip! It was an enriching experience for the young men as we toured them across Yale and gave them insight on college life.

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