AFRICAN AMERICAN THEME HOUSE ADDENDUM

SUMMER

African American Theme House (Afro-House) is a unique co-op. One critical purpose of the house is to provide a

culturally rich environment which includes and emphasizes, but not to the point of exclusion, the African American

community both here on the UC Berkeley campus and within the larger metropolitan area (The Constitution of African

American Theme House, 2.1d.).

Therefore, all Members of Afro-House must contribute a few hours each semester performing outreach/community

service, working towards the betterment of the local black community. In the past, examples of such events have

included food service to the local homeless population, working with black-owned businesses in Oakland, and

partnering with black organizations at UC Berkeley.

Failure to complete this requirement can and will result in fines levied by Afro House’s Outreach Manager.

In order to fulfill our mission, the African American Theme House Constitution requires Members to actively work

towards achieving these objectives by agreeing to the following:

1. I agree to attend events hosted by the African American student groups at my school.

2. I understand that the African American Theme House fosters a supportive community for African American

students.

3. I understand that black organizations are welcome to hold their meetings, events, and social gatherings at the

African American Theme House as approved by house council.

4. I am willing to commit to the efforts in encouraging a sense of unity and dignity in the African American

Theme House that supports all members as well as the entire black community at UC Berkeley and at other local colleges & universities.

5. I understand that all members of the African American Theme House must complete hours of involvement in

the African American Community at UC Berkeley and/or at local colleges & universities (the number of

hours may vary on a semester basis, usually 3 hours/ semester).

6. I am willing to put in effort in the various events (including the Black History Month program, evening study

hour, Kwanzaa celebrations, movie and discussion nights, and many others constantly being held throughout

the year) hosted by the African American Theme House.

7. I am willing to promote multi-racial unity and equality and encourage anti-racist beliefs and practices.

*Because the majority of our residents are UC Berkeley students, our outreach efforts focus primarily on UC Berkeley.

However, students attending all local colleges and universities are welcome to support these efforts, or engage in

outreach efforts at their specific school.

Academic Year AFRICAN AMERICAN THEME HOUSE ADDENDUM

and CONTRACT ESSAY information

African American Theme House (Afro-House) is a unique co-op. One critical purpose of the house is to provide a

culturally rich environment which includes and emphasizes, but not to the point of exclusion, the African American

community both here on the UC Berkeley campus and within the larger metropolitan area” (The Constitution of

African American Theme House, 2.1d.).

Therefore, all Members of Afro-House must contribute a few hours each semester performing outreach/community

service, working towards the betterment of the local black community. In the past, examples of such events have

included food service to the local homeless population, working with black-owned businesses in Oakland, and

partnering with black organizations at UC Berkeley.

Failure to complete this requirement can and will result in fines levied by Afro House’s Outreach Manager.

In order to fulfill our mission, the African American Theme House Constitution requires Members to actively work

towards achieving these objectives by agreeing to the following:

1. I agree to attend events hosted by the African American student groups at my school.

2. I understand that the African American Theme House fosters a supportive community for African American

students.

3. I understand that black organizations are welcome to hold their meetings, events, and social gatherings at the

African American Theme House as approved by house council.

4. I am willing to commit to the efforts in encouraging a sense of unity and dignity in the African American

Theme House that supports all members as well as the entire black community at UCB and at other local colleges & universities.

5. I understand that all members of the African American Theme House must complete hours of involvement in

the African American Community at UC Berkeley and/or at local colleges & universities (the number of

hours may vary on a semester basis, usually 3 hours/ semester).

6. I am willing to put in effort in the various events (including the Black History Month program, evening study

hour, Kwanzaa celebrations, movie and discussion nights, and many others constantly being held throughout

the year) hosted by the African American Theme House.

7. I am willing to promote multi-racial unity and equality and encourage anti-racist beliefs and practices.

*Because the majority of our residents are UC Berkeley students, our outreach efforts focus primarily on UC Berkeley.

However, students attending all local colleges and universities are welcome to support these efforts, or engage in

outreach efforts at their specific school.

AFRICAN AMERICAN THEME HOUSE CONTRACT ESSAY ADDENDUM

If you are a returning Afro-House Member, you do not need to submit another essay.

If have not lived at the African-American Theme House during the academic year, you must submit an essay. You will

need to email your essay to housing@bsc.coop as well as completing the other portions of the contract.

Please state why you wish to live in the African American Theme House. Your response should be 200 words or more, typed and submitted with your contract. Contracts submitted without this essay by new Afro House Members will not

be accepted by the BSC.

Please note the following: The purpose of this essay is to ensure that all applicants to Afro House understand and are

willing to comply with the outreach/community service requirement. Essay quality will not be evaluated, nor used to discriminate against any applicant to Afro House.

I hereby acknowledge that I have thoroughly read the entire African American Theme House Contract Addendum, and

agree to abide by all of the provisions outlined above. If I am new to the African Amer ican Theme House, I have also

emailed my 200+ word essay to housing@bsc.coop.