Affinity
Affinity Groups are voluntary organizations comprised of faculty and staff employed by the University. They share a common perspective and commitment to representing and affirming an “affinity”, often a shared cultural or historical background. Affinity Groups have many purposes, including camaraderie with like-minded others, as well as fundraising and advancing justice and equity on campus.
The BFSA was originally founded in 2013 by Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer, Dr. Virgil Adams, Mr. Jon Brooks, Mr. Carrick DeHart, Ms. Laurita Franklin, and Mr. Darius Riggins. The BFSA was created with the intention to develop a system of advocacy for employees of African descent, and to bring African/African American Historical and cultural activities to the Channel Islands campus.