Welcome to the Organization of Black Students

The purpose of the Organization of Black Students (OBS) at the University of Chicago shall be to provide an organizational framework to address issues of concern to the Black community on campus and at large.

NEWS

Black and Adventurous

Black and Adventurous

Have You Ever Thought About Studying Abroad?  Studying abroad may initially seem daunting, but OBS has feedback on the black UChicago Study Abroad experience. Study Abroad is one of the most interesting experiences that a student can have. Especially for black...

Black History Month Programming

Black History Month Programming

OBS is excited to release its 2020 Black History month calendar. Each week, there will be various programming that you are encouraged to attend. Some big events of the month include the Kent Lecture featuring Nikki Giovanni and the OBS Winter Showcase. Feel free to...

OBS General Body Meeting

OBS General Body Meeting

Every quarter, OBS hosts general body meetings for the black community to ask questions, get involved, and make change within the UChicago. You should attend a general body meeting because OBS represents YOU. OBS loves to hear your opinions and concerns. We hope to...

Nikki Giovanni Accepts the First Ever George E. Kent Award

Dinah Clottey, OBS Action Chair, Opens the Inaugural Convocation

Dr. Eve Ewing Gives a Speech to the Black Population

Dayo Adeoye Welcomes the Class of 2023