beingblack@brown.edu

Being Black@ Brown is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown and is dedicated to centering the Black experience within the University community. It fosters a sense of belonging through community building and provides educational and professional development opportunities. The group advocates for diversity in recruitment and retention, shares information, engages in community service, and promotes cultural celebration. Its mission is to contribute to the flourishing of all faculty, postdocs, and staff by addressing their unique needs and creating a diverse and inclusive environment. 

Membership in Being Black@ Brown is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Black Women@Brown is open to all staff members and dedicated to centering the professional experiences and concerns of Black women within the Brown University community. We provide a supportive and inclusive space where members of the group can connect, share experiences, and address professional challenges and concerns. Our mission is to foster meaningful dialogue, ask difficult questions, and engage in purposeful actions that promote our collective growth and success. Through celebration of accomplishments and sharing of diverse perspectives, Black Women@Brown aims to create a culture of support, resilience, and empowerment for members of the group at Brown University. 

Membership in Black Women@Brown is open to all staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

3_B@brown.edu

Building Black Brotherhood at Brown is open to all faculty, staff, and postdocs at Brown and is dedicated to centering the interests and lived experiences of Black men in the Brown University community. 3B's mission is to provide intentional space and opportunity for all Brown staff, faculty, and postdocs to value these interests and experiences through: 

• Fellowship

• Advocacy 

• Community Building 

• Knowledge Sharing 

Membership in 3B is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

fatatbrown@brown.edu

Fat At Brown is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown and is a new affinity group for Brown University faculty, postdocs, and staff living in diverse bodies who support fat liberation. FAB envisions a campus community where all bodies are welcome, included, and actively considered in decision-making processes. We are committed to creating a more inclusive environment that promotes respect and empowerment for individuals of all sizes while centering and destigmatizing fatness. We will provide information about resources, ways to connect, and opportunities to learn together about fat liberation. If you are interested in joining or learning more about FAB, please take a few minutes to fill out this form.

Membership in FAB is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

sac-png-info@brown.edu

The SAC Parent Networking Group is a community for parents at Brown to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss the everyday joys and challenges of parenthood. The group is open to all faculty, postdocs and staff. 

Membership in the SAC Parent Networking Group is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

University Rainbow Staff Alliance is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff, and strives to maintain a welcoming and inclusive community centering on the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community through empowerment, education, and engagement.

Membership in URSA is open to all faculty, postdocs, and staff at Brown University regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.