Harvard Generational African American Students Association
Generational African-American (GAA) refers to the descendants of Africans who were enslaved in the United States. This identity recognizes the distinct historical and cultural lineage shaped by centuries of resiliance and cultural innovation, leaving an enduring impact on American society.
The Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) was established in 2019 to foster community amoung Generational African-American students at Harvard while promoting education, dialogue, and advocacy surrounding the enduring legacy of slavery in the United States. We are committed to creating a supportive space where students can celebrate their shared history, strengthen connections across the broader Black community, and engage with Harvard University as a whole. Through programing, scholarship, and community engagement, GAASA seeks to deepen understanding of the historical and contemporary experiences of Generational African-Americans and inspire meaningful social awareness and lasting change.
Organizational History
Why “Generational”? The story behind the creation of a generational space at Harvard.
Beyond Harvard
Harvard GAASA is part of a growing network of organizations dedicated to celebrating and supporting African-American students on college and university campuses nationwide.
D9 at harvard
Harvard students are eligible to pursue membership in several Divine Nine organizations through chapters serving the Greater Cambridge area.
