African American Theme House - POC Graduate Housing (2025-26)
The African American Theme House, known as Afro House, was established in 1997, Afro House was created to provide a supportive, community-focused environment for Black students at UC Berkeley.
Located in the South Berkeley foothills, just a short walk from Memorial Stadium, Telegraph Avenue, and the fire trails, Afro House offers a tight-knit community of 21 members. The house was founded in response to the declining enrollment of Black students at UC Berkeley following Proposition 209, which prohibited race-based admissions policies. Recognizing the need for an Afrocentric space, former BSC Board Representative Donald Foster led the effort to establish Afro House as a home dedicated to unity, empowerment, and cultural celebration.
Today, Afro House continues its mission by fostering a supportive and engaged community. Members are encouraged to participate in cultural events, community service, and collaborations with the African American Themed Program at UC Berkeley. During the academic year of 2025-26 the unit will undergo a pilot re-theme to POC Grad Housing (including re-entry, transfer, 25+ students)!