The 2023 State of Utah Black Affairs Summit is the marquee event for the Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) at the University of Utah.
This year’s theme is: Building On Our Past and Moving Forward: 15 Years of BFSA.

The State of Utah, Black Affairs Summit is supported by the University of Utah and many of its diverse departments that strive to improve the racial climate, promote student success, transform lives, and engage communities to improve health and quality of life. The Summit’s goal is to promote proactive strategies to reduce the potential of harm and threats on our campus and in our communities.

Please join us for this unique opportunity to connect with the Black community throughout the entire state of Utah and like-minded individuals. Register today and invite a friend! For any questions about this event, please contact monet.iheanacho@hsc.utah.edu.

This Black Affairs Summit is committed to the following:

1. Contributing to the enrichment of Black communities across Utah
2. Boosting the visibility of organizations that support Black Utahns
3. Helping cultivate relationships and create deeper connections.

The 2023 Black Affairs Summit is expanding to two days of events:

• Friday, September 29, 2023
  • (Free) Symposium from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the J. Willard Marriott Library
• Friday, Friday, September 29, 2023
  • (Fee Required) Gala from 7 – 11p.m. at Venue 6SIX9
• Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • (Free) Community Conversations from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the J. Willard Marriott Library
• Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • (Free) Keynote from Nikki Giovanni from 3 – 4 p.m. at the S.J. Quinney College of Law