UO Black Alumni Network

Stay connected. Give back. Grow together. 🦆💚

The University of Oregon Black Alumni Network exists to foster meaningful community, strengthen personal and professional networks, and empower alumni / students through mentorship, scholarship, and celebration of Black excellence.

We’re inviting new board members to help carry that mission forward—through impactful philanthropy, regional board events, mentorship, and experiences that deepen connection across generations of Black Ducks.

This is about more than staying in touch—it’s about building a lasting network rooted in purpose, pride, and collective growth.

We’d love to have you be part of it.

Apply by April 10. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI6XrDaEBTRaIwRzeRZUHYbcYqnCVt9Pwz-4bxY9N9HQReQw/viewform?usp=header
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Vibes were high. Glasses were full. 🍇🎶

The Bay showed out for the UO Black Alumni Wine Down and turned a simple wine day into something bigger—a space to reconnect, celebrate, and pour back into each other. These moments are a reflection of the pride and purpose of the University of Oregon Black Alumni Network—where community isn’t just a moment, it’s a commitment.

And where are just getting started. 🦆✨

The Ducks move on‼️

(8) Oregon moves on to the Round of 32 after defeating (9) Virginia Tech 70–60.

We’re $25K away from changing lives. 🎓

Our community has already raised nearly $75,000 toward a $100,000 scholarship endowment for students at the University of Oregon.

Once we reach the goal, the fund will generate annual scholarships for future Ducks. 🦆

Help us cross the finish line. Donate or share (link in bio) 📲 🏁

The future of the UO Black Alumni Network starts with community. 🖤💚💛

Our vision is to build a strong network connecting Black alumni and students for meaningful community and global impact. Through mentorship, scholarship, and the celebration of Blackness, we’re creating spaces to connect, grow, and lead together.

We want to hear from you! Share the types of events and opportunities you’d like to see from UOBAN.

Complete our survey ➡️📲🗳️: https://www.uoalumni.com/article/2026/achieving-uoban-vision (link in bio)

Bay Area Ducks, it’s time to wine down 🍷✨

We’re turning Vinyl Wine Bar & Shop into the place to be—join us for an afternoon of wine tasting, networking, and community building at the UO Black Alumni Bay Area Wine Down.

Let’s toast to connection! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, March 28th

⏰ 2:00 - 5:00 PM

📍 Vinly Wine Bar & Shop
(2350 Saratoga St #166, Alameda, CA 94501)

The vibes were unmatched ✨

What an incredible turnout for our Black History Month Celebration Happy Hour! From themed trivia, PDX ducks bingo and fun UO giveaways. The night was filled with meaningful conversations and new connections.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and invested into the future of Black Ducks.

We’re building legacy, one gathering at a time. 🦆💚

A heartfelt congratulations to Ericka Warren (BA ’92, MBA ’19) for a decade of visionary leadership as UOBAN founding president. What began as an idea became a powerful community rooted in mentorship, advocacy, and unwavering Black excellence because of your dedication. Your leadership didn’t just build a network — it built belonging. 👏🏽✨

Now, we proudly welcome Olivia Manwarren, (BA ’14) as she steps into the role of president. The foundation is strong, the vision is clear, and the future is bright. Here’s to continuing the work, strengthening the bridge, and uplifting generations of Ducks to come. 🦆💫

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Oregon's Black History Keepers: 1940s

During WWII, African Americans from across the country made their way to Vanport to work in the shipyards. One of them was Clara Mae Peoples of Muskogee, Oklahoma. Peoples was surprised to find that many of her coworkers had never heard of Juneteenth, a holiday which she grew up celebrating. So, in 1945, Clara Mae convinced her boss to allow the Black shipyard workers to gather on their lunch break for Oregon's first-ever Juneteenth celebration.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, we're highlighting a century of Black history keepers here in Oregon. Without them, so many stories would be lost. We honor and appreciate their essential work this month, and all year round.

Celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day in Eugene by joining the Women In Flight NGWSD clinic on Sunday, Feb 8.

Come learn, grow, and be inspired.

Register now: https://goducks.com/form/3097