Black Action society is a student organization that is recognized and supported by the University of Pittsburgh as the representative body for Black students in attendance.

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The Mission of Black Action Society

1. Serve as the recognized organization for addressing the concerns, needs, and interest of Black students. 

2. Create a positive environment for the development and support of Black students at the University.

3. Establish a sense of community and to promote interaction among Black students at the University.

4. Communicate the concerns, needs, and interests of the Black students to the administration and the University community.

5. Enrich student life at the University of Pittsburgh by providing cultural, educational, political, and social programming relative to the Black experience. 

6. Maintain a working relationship with the general community in order to inform them of important issues pertaining to Black students.

7. Establish a symbiotic relationship with faculty, administration, and staff and draw upon their experiences, knowledge, assistance, support, and participation.

8. Commit to ensuring fair and equitable policies and practice in BAS.