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Est. 2011 · Queen's University · Kingston, Ontario

Rooted in Excellence. Built on Unity.

Fostering scholarship, community, and leadership among Black students at Queen's University.

✦ Unity
✦ Excellence
✦ Scholarship
✦ Leadership
✦ Community
✦ Advocacy
✦ Heritage
✦ Empowerment
✦ Unity
✦ Excellence
✦ Scholarship
✦ Leadership
✦ Community
✦ Advocacy
✦ Heritage
✦ Empowerment
Impact & Recognition

What We've Built

2011
Founded
Ratified under the AMS as a passion project to foster community among Black students at Queen's.
$30K+
Raised for BLM
Mobilized Queen's students and alumni to raise over $30,000 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
3+
Awards Won
Recipients of Queen's Employment Equity Award for improving the experience of Black students on campus.
$1K
Annual Scholarship
The Chabikuli-Linton Unity & Excellence Scholarship awarded annually to a Black student leader at Queen's.
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Our Story

UNITY. EXCELLENCE. SCHOLARSHIP.

Rooted in Purpose,

Built for Legacy.

Born in 2011 from a shared vision, QBAS was built by Black students who refused to let their community go unseen at Queen's University. What started as a passion project between a handful of graduate and undergraduate students has grown into one of the most impactful organizations on campus — a home for Black excellence, advocacy, and belonging.

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A Commitment to
Black flourishing

The Queen’s Black Academic Society (QBAS) is committed to hosting a minimum of four events per month, offering diverse programming that supports the holistic development of Black students. These initiatives include Real Talks, academic and professional development opportunities, student affairs programming, advocacy and volunteering initiatives, and larger social events that foster community and belonging. Through this commitment, QBAS strives to address the academic, professional, social, and personal needs of Black students, ensuring they have access to the resources, opportunities, and support networks necessary to thrive both within the institution and beyond.

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

Get Involved, Leave a Lasting impact

More Than Merch,
A Statement of Belonging.

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©2018 by Queen's Black Academic Society (QBAS).

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