Society of Black Alumni (SOBA)

Mission Statement

The Society of Black Alumni, in cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Alumni Council, the governing body of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association, and the Johns Hopkins Office of Alumni Relations, has as its principal responsibility the accomplishment of the objectives of the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association as they relate to black alumni. All members of the Johns Hopkins community are welcomed to participate.

About Society of Black Alumni (SOBA)

Established in 1995, the Society of Black Alumni (SOBA) — an organization of approximately 300 members — seeks to create an environment that facilitates the development of black students into productive and contributing alumni. 

Committed to encouraging diversity at Johns Hopkins, SOBA offers mentoring and networking opportunities to alumni. All members of the Johns Hopkins community are welcomed to participate.

 

Resources

Center for Africana Studies

The Center for Africana Studies in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences pursues a broad inquiry into the ideas and experiences of African peoples throughout the world. 

Health Equity Group

History
Health Equity Discussions began in late November 2020, developed by a group of alumni who participated in a Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Hopkins at Home program. This discussion group is comprised mostly of Hopkins alumni, but also includes non-Hopkins affiliated members and friends of Hopkins.

Mission
The Johns Hopkins Health Equity Group is a solutions-driven group that works to create healthier communities through advocacy, policy review and reform, and community empowerment to create more equitable health outcomes in underserved communities.
 
Vision
The group's collective efforts empower underserved communities through education and provide resources to create equity in health and wellbeing. We are committed to addressing social determinants of health through:

  • Health advocacy;
  • Community engagement and empowerment;
  • Policy review and reform; and
  • Achieving equitable health outcomes.

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Future Discussions
The Health Equity Group meets virtually. Join us at a future event.

SOBA Scholarship Fund

The SOBA Scholarship Fund provides Johns Hopkins undergraduates with financial assistance to complete their education.

If you would like to make a contribution to the SOBA Scholarship Fund, you can make a donation online or by mail using the following address:

SOBA Scholarship Fund
6225 Smith Ave, Suite 100-B
Baltimore, MD 21209

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