Black/African American Students

According to Drexel University statistics, in Fall of 2020 7% of undergraduate students and 11% of graduate students identify as Black or African American. Being a Black student at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) like Drexel University can come with challenges, including experiencing stereotypes, institutional racism and structural inequities. The historical Black and African American experience in America has and continues to be characterized by trauma and violence at significantly higher rates than for White identified people and impacts the emotional and mental health of young adults. The Counseling Center recognizes that a person's identity is composed of several different parts in addition to race, including gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ethnicity and that there is considerable diversity within the Black community. We are committed to providing culturally responsive confidential care at no cost to our students. Learn more about the services offered at the Counseling Center.

Drexel Resources

• Student Organizations: There are a number of student organizations at Drexel that specifically support our black students. Visit Dragon Link and search "Identity Based Student Organizations" to find something right for you.
• Center for Black Culture
• Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion
• Drexel's Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusive Culture: Reporting Incidents of Discrimination

Online Resources

• Therapy for Black Girls: A referral tool for Black women to find Black-identified therapists
• Therapy for Black Men: Therapist directory for Black men seeking therapy
• Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective: A tool kit and resources, including graphics, videos, journal prompts, and articles on Black mental health.
• 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
• You Belong in the Room: Exploring Imposter Syndrome from a Black Perspective
• Black Zen: meditations and articles for BIPOC community

Cultural Events/Resources in Philadelphia

• Odunde African Festival
• The Colored Girls Museum
• African American Museum in Philadelphia

The content provided here is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, nor should it replace the consultation of a trained medical or mental health professional. Please note that outside links are not under our control, and we cannot guarantee the content contained on them.