Our Crowdfunding Groups
WHO WE ARE:
We live in a world that thrives on diversity, and it is essential to create spaces where every voice can be heard, and every voice is valued. The African American Student Association at OSU Tulsa aims to unify and promote the cultural heritage, history, and achievements of those of African descent and promote educational programs that enrich the university experience for every student. Our goal is to prepare, empower and inspire African American students toward their purpose and do so with an attitude of excellence. We believe that community service, integrity, unity, dedication, and perseverance are vital keys to success and create great leaders. AASA desires to be a group that champions diversity, education and leadership to create a more inclusive and vibrant campus environment. Historically, the OSU Tulsa campus is located within the Greenwood district, which was the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. OSU Tulsa plays a significant role in cultivating future leaders to impact, not just the OSU campus, but the broader Tulsa community and the state of Oklahoma.
WHY ARE WE RAISING FUNDS?
Your contribution will directly support leadership initiatives that empower African American students on campus. By promoting mentorship programs, leadership workshops, trainings and networking events, AASA strives to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will make a positive impact both on campus and beyond. Funds would be allocated to:
The campus was originally named University Center at Tulsa (UCAT), and then in 1999 it was renamed OSU Tulsa.
Students work hard to achieve their academic and personal goals. We want to develop their leadership skills as well as invest in their overall well-being by engaging in fun activities.
Successfully completing semester courses while participating in student leadership organizations is no easy task. We look forward to celebrating our member's accomplishments at the end of the semester to show how much they are appreciated.
Black History is not just celebrated during the month of February. Black history is American history. We celebrate our history 365 days a year.
The OSU Tulsa campus is located in the historic Greenwood business district. It is an honor to walk upon this sacred ground and to recognize the lives of those impacted by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Thriving black-owned businesses once existed on Archer Street during the early 1900s in the Greenwood Business District.
Greenwood, Archer, and Pine were the names of the streets that once had successful black-owned businesses and working families. These streets were also the inspiration behind the name of the R&B group, The GAP Band with lead singer, Charlie Wilson.
This was the name given to the affluent business district of Greenwood in North Tulsa. Thirty-five blocks of businesses, homes, schools, grocery stores, libraries, and churches that flourished until it was first destroyed in 1921 and later rebuilt by 1925.