Yale’s Black Men’s Union

Our Mission:

The Yale College 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.

Our Activities:

Bouchet Mentoring Program Direct Service Our mission is to give back to the New Haven community by fostering strong, supportive relationships between Black men at Yale College and young men of color in our community. Every week, we mentor 8th graders at Conte West Hill School, teaching life lessons, assisting with high school applications, and giving them the opportunity to explore Yale College, where we emphasize the importance of representation. Our program features engaging activities such as Group Check-Ins, Life Lessons, and our Real-World Career Series, all designed to inspire and support our mentees as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and pursue their dreams.

Student Leaders:

Alejandro Rojas - Co-Coordinator/Co-President Tobias Exsted - Coordinator/President

How others get involved:

Join us in our mission to give back to the New Haven community by fostering strong, supportive relationships between Black men at Yale College and young men of color in our community. Every week, we mentor 8th graders at Conte West Hill School, teaching life lessons, assisting with high school applications, and giving them the opportunity to explore Yale College, where we emphasize the importance of representation. Our program features engaging activities such as Group Check-Ins, Life Lessons, and our Real-World Career Series, all designed to inspire and support our mentees as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and pursue their dreams. If you want to get involved or learn more, visit our website at yalebmu.com or reach out to us via email at ting.key@yale.edu or alejandro.rojas.air26@yale.edu. Together, we can empower the next generation and help them move #onwardandupward!