PSU Pan-African Commons

The Pan-African Commons is a community space that reclaims African, Black American, Caribbean, and Central/South American identity.

Programming and identity development aim to preserve ancestry and indigenous solidarity among Afro-descent cultures. Future examples include Pan-African heritage, wellness & advancement, professional development, and Black arts programs. We also provide resources, including; a computer lab, leadership opportunities, campus resource referrals, lounge space, and study spaces. Hours:
Monday - Friday

06/04/2026

Dear Black Graduates… 🎓🫶🏾

Another snippet from an interview with Dr. Bright Alozie, a Black Studies associate professor at Portland State University and coordinator of the African Studies Certificate program. Such wise words!

Photos from PSU Pan-African Commons's post

06/02/2026

BSU x PAC BLACK GRADUATION 2026! ✨🎓

Thank you so much for joining us for this momentous celebration of our 2026 Portland State University Black Graduates. Your community couldn’t have been more excited to recognize your hard work and your successes. We, as a planning team, couldn’t have been more thrilled to provide you with the space to celebrate your accomplishments proudly. We wish you the best of luck of your future endeavors.

A special thank you to the families and friends that came to support. Your support means everything to this community. And thank you to the wonderful student volunteers that helped make this event happen.

Love, your BSU x PAC team. 🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽🫶🏼🫶🏻

05/28/2026

What inspired Black Graduation? 🎓✨

Here is a snippet from an interview with our very own Portland State University professor, Dr. Bright Alozie. He is an associate professor and coordinator of the Black Studies program at PSU. He also coordinates the African Studies Certificate program.

Keep a look out for the full interview soon. 👀

05/18/2026

‼️FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 22ND‼️
Haven’t registered for Black Graduation yet? No worries, we are still accepting applications! Just click the link in our bio or scan the QR code.

05/14/2026

Got questions?We have answers!
Feel free to reach out with anymore questions you may have. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15TH!! Don’t miss out. 🫶🏾🎓✨

05/12/2026

The deadline is coming right around the corner. We got flyer’s all around campus that you can use to sign up. 🫶🏾✨🎓
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: MAY 15TH
Without a sign up, you won’t be eligible to participate.

05/10/2026

‼️UPDATED QR CODE‼️
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the Black Graduation Ceremony and receive your stole! ✨🎓

Students must sign up by MAY 15, 2026 to participate in the ceremony and secure their stole. Without a sign up, you won’t be eligible to participate.

REGISTER BEFORE THE DEADLINE USING THE LINK IN OUR BIO OR QR CODE!!

Black Graduation:
🗓️ May 28, 2026
📍 SMSU 327/328
⏰ 3:00pm - 6:00pm

05/09/2026

Don’t be that guy… SIGN UP FOR BLACK GRADUATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CEREMONY AND GET YOUR STOLE‼️‼️
Deadline to sign up is MAY 15TH. Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio, don’t miss out!

04/20/2026

Unwind and get creative at our Sip & Paint this Thursday! Come relax, connect, and enjoy a fun, welcoming atmosphere while you create something uniquely yours. 🖌️🥤

📍Pan African Commons - SMSU 236
📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 2:00pm - 5:00pm

04/20/2026

Midterms are coming up, come study with us this Thursday. Let’s tackle it together in a supportive, focused!

📍Pan African Commons - SMSU 236
📅 April 23rd
⏰ 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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Telephone

+15037259371

Website

http://www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource-centers/pan-african-commons

Address

1825 SW Broadway
Portland, OR
97201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm