OBSA supports and enhances the well-being of undergraduate and graduate students of African descent earning degrees at The Claremont Colleges.
OBSA collaborates with faculty, staff, and alumni of the Claremont consortium of colleges to ensure comprehensive consideration and creation of services that complement our students’ stellar education with culturally significant scholarship, programming, and events. We offer individual and small group advising and mentoring to advance our students’ academic, professional, and personal excellence.
05/14/2026
Dear class of 2026, you made it!
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OBSA's Celebration of Excellence is tomorrow-- all our welcome to join us from 11am-2pm at Seaver Theater with lunch in the courtyard to follow. Doors open to friends and family of graduates at 10am, general audience entry at 10:15. No ticket required and seating is first come, first served.
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Since 2022, OBSA has been host and partner to the AFRI 120 B(l)ack to Nature: Poetry and Theory course with Dr. Laura Harris (Pitzer Professor of English, World Literature & Africana Studies).
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OBSA’s bungalow, patio and garden serve as a course site, where Dr. Harris mixes the study of Blackness, gardening histories and gender in 20th century African American poetry with garden caretaking and stewardship.
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Introducing the first of two B2N films: Here is the course's final project for spring 2026, a culmination of the students' work tending the garden, that centers identify and nature.
05/08/2026
Celebrate the release of Shamiya Morajeune's live EP and short film release featuring Jeans
Wed May 13
Concert: 8pm-9pm
Film: 9pm-9:30pm
snacks and drinks provided (21+ with ID)
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Community event open to all, showcasing the work of BLAREMONT MAG and OBSA'S Black Visionary Cohort 01
Since 2022, OBSA has been host and partner to the AFRI 120 B(l)ack to Nature: Poetry and Theory course with Dr. Laura Harris (Pitzer Professor of English, World Literature & Africana Studies). OBSA’s bungalow, patio and garden serve as a course site, where Dr. Harris mixes the study of Blackness, gardening histories and gender in 20th century African American poetry with garden caretaking and stewardship.
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Introducing the first of two B2N films: Here is the course's final project for spring 2026, a culmination of the students' work tending the garden, that centers identify and nature.
A little rain didn't keep alumni, current students, staff, friends and family from celebrating at OBSA's annual open house & alumni brunch! With 7 college representation, and class years ranging from 1982 to 2030, we saw friend groups reunite and new connections built. Visit our link in bio for alumni connection opportunities at OBSA!
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🙏🏾 Shontell Smith for volunteer support
04/30/2026
On Saturday May 2 at noon, join Pomona alumni and current students for a special recognition ceremony in recognition of Black student activism on Pomona's campus, touring Smith Campus Center and closing with a reception at Edmunds outdoor classroom.
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04/29/2026
This year OBSA's alumni brunch has some fun additions--DJ, 21+ hosted bar and brunch spread on the patio and spades, UNO and board games in the bungalow. Join us Sunday May 3, noon-2pm for a community celebration open to all 7 college alumni, current students, faculty, staff, friends and family. RSVP in bio!
04/27/2026
Register now for the 5C BLACKATHON, a one day collaborative hackathon for students of African descent, alumni, friends across the Colleges, and Caltech students! This event is beginner friendly, coding knowledge is not required, and mentors will be available to help you build.
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Fri May 1
9am-9pm
OBSA bungalow
Register now in bio!
Powered by Pomona alum Tesfa Asmara and the Claremont Computer Network, with cash prizes, food and more!
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |