BLACK PRESIDENT’S

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

LEADERSHIP THAT LASTS

The Black Presidents Leadership Council (BPLC) is UBCA’s leadership roundtable, composed of the presidents of all officially registered Black umbrella organizations at UT Austin. BPLC is where Black student leadership meets strategy, with a focus on long-term planning, campus-wide coordination, and retention-centered impact.

Presidents in BPLC help shape the direction of UBCA, advise the Executive Cabinet and Senate, and ensure that Black student life at UT remains visible, collaborative, and well-resourced.

WHAT DOES BPLC DO?

Guides cross-organizational programming and shared policy

Aligns event calendars through strategic planning

Supports transitions, elections, and org compliance

Advises UBCA leadership on community needs

Ensures collective visibility and coordination in the post-DEI era

BLACK INAUGURATION

BLACK INAUGURATION

Black Inauguration honors BPLC presidents and other Black student leaders across campus with a free ceremonial gavel and two signature awards:

  • Brandelyn Flunder Award (Faculty/Staff Leadership)

  • Brianna McBride Award (Student Advocacy)

Gavel personalization is optional and available upon request through the registration.

LEARN MORE

Open to all Black presidents, regardless of org type.

join bplc

Step 1: Download the Umbrella Org Agreement
Step 2: Upload your signed agreement to the Registration Form below

To remain in good standing:

  • Your org must have an active senator who attends UBCA Senate meetings

  • Your presiding officer must attend BPLC meetings regularly

  • Your org should participate in General Assembly meetings, UBCA events, and promotion efforts

Grant decisions are based on overall organizational engagement, not just attendance.

Be active, visible, and collaborative to be prioritized, but you will never be penalized.

Member Benefits

BPLC members gain access to exclusive UBCA resources designed to sustain and elevate student leadership:

  • Free Ceremonial Gavel

    Presented at Black Inauguration, with optional engraving available.

  • Need financial support for a program without external backing? BPLC organizations can request funding directly through our internal process. Reviewed based on impact and participation.

  • Get help without needing money. UBCA can amplify your event with volunteers, marketing, and strategic support.

  • Add your org’s events to our public calendar, the most comprehensive list of Black programming on campus.

  • Active umbrella orgs receive free Canva Pro Team seats for official org work.

  • Secure shelf and box-based storage is available to BPLC members at a reduced price. Our off-campus storage facility is just 10 minutes away and ideal for banners, merchandise, or program materials.

BPLC PORTAL

Your central hub to access:

  • Meeting agendas and minutes

  • Funding, event, and other request forms

  • Storage key requests and lease agreements

  • Leadership tools and more

ACCESS THE PORTAL

(For registered presidents only)

PRESIDENT

OF THE MONTH

Amari Tarver and MiaBella Edwards

Black Ambitious Women Supporting Excellence (B.A.W.S.E)

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