Yale Black Culture Network YBCN

Yale Black Culture Network YBCN Our vision is to help Yale University become the employer of choice among African Americans.

The Yale Black Culture Network (YBCN) strives to provide opportunities for staff to engage, build community and make connections at Yale university and the broader New Haven community.

07/24/2026
Join us as we strengthen our finances and move toward homeownership with Wealth Beacon’s SHINE Academy.
07/23/2026

Join us as we strengthen our finances and move toward homeownership with Wealth Beacon’s SHINE Academy.

Meet our new co-chairs Earl McCoy Jr. & Matthew Farley!
07/01/2026

Meet our new co-chairs Earl McCoy Jr. & Matthew Farley!

Dear YBCN, We just learned that Mr. Tony Brown has passed away. A journalist and academic, Mr. Brown was one of the firs...
06/30/2026

Dear YBCN,

We just learned that Mr. Tony Brown has passed away. A journalist and academic, Mr. Brown was one of the first speakers to the Yale African American Affinity Group in 2006/2007. His visit was sponsored by then Vice President Linda Lorimer.

Please join us in remembering this pioneer.

Today, we commemorate African American Independence Day, noting that numerous independence days are observed across the ...
06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate African American Independence Day, noting that numerous independence days are observed across the African diaspora, with June 19, 1865, marking the celebration of freedom for African Americans in the United States.

Dad, Pop, Gramps, Uncle — this Father’s Day, we come together to celebrate the incredible fathers, father-figures, and m...
06/18/2026

Dad, Pop, Gramps, Uncle — this Father’s Day, we come together to celebrate the incredible fathers, father-figures, and men who have shaped our lives. We want to wish you a joyful and meaningful Father’s Day!

Whether you're celebrating a cherished father figure, remembering a dear one who’s gone, or simply taking a quiet moment to feel the love that surrounds you, we hope today fills your heart with warmth, connection, and appreciation. Your resilience, your kindness, and the lasting impact you’ve made on our lives are treasures beyond words.

Additionally, we invite you to our August Book Talk: The Man of Many Fathers: Life’s Lessons Described as a Memoir by Roy Wood Jr. See below for more information.

Warmly,
Tiffanie and Shawana

Congratulations to the Freddie Fixer Parade committee on a beautiful awards gala last night. Special shouts out to our o...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to the Freddie Fixer Parade committee on a beautiful awards gala last night. Special shouts out to our own Reese L McLeod-Brunson as she is the President leading this legacy forward 💜

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05/10/2026

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03/08/2026
We're delighted to announce that Earl McCoy Jr., Director of Community Engagement and Dialogue and Co-Chair of the Yale ...
02/24/2026

We're delighted to announce that Earl McCoy Jr., Director of Community Engagement and Dialogue and Co-Chair of the Yale Black Culture Network's Men's Collective, has been named the 2026 Larry Bingaman Alumnus of The Leadership Center honoree.

Congratulations, Earl — your dedication and leadership are truly inspiring. 💐

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