Zawadi is specifically for Black queer and trans students at UC Berkeley, centering the intersection of race, gender identity, and sexuality.

Zawadi: Black Queer and Trans Community at Cal

Q: What does the club's name and mission signal?

The club's visible presence is intentional — it signifies the importance and sheer existence of overlapping sexuality, gender, and race identities to both African communities and the LGBTQ community on and off campus.

Q: Does Zawadi engage with communities beyond UC Berkeley?

Yes — the club's mission explicitly extends beyond campus, aiming to increase visibility and understanding of Black LGBTQ experiences both on campus and beyond.

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Zawadi increases visibility and understanding of Black LGBTQ experiences on campus and beyond. The club affirms the importance of overlapping sexuality, gender, and race identities within both African communities and the broader LGBTQ community. Members build community around shared Black queer and trans experiences at Cal, creating a visible presence that signals these identities matter on and off campus.

01Who is Zawadi for?+

02What does the club's name and mission signal?+

03Does Zawadi engage with communities beyond UC Berkeley?+