Resources
The Africana Studies Department and entire campus community offer a host of resources to support students’ academic and professional success. The Africana Studies Writing Center provides one-on-one tutoring, special courses, and workshops to aid students in building and strengthening their writing skills. The DuBois and Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement support students success through community and campus partnerships, including internships and civic engagement experiences.
Tutoring
- Africana Studies Writing Center and Reference Library
- CSBS Tutoring Center (statistics, methods, and writing)
- CSBS Writing Wizards
- Michael Patterson History Writing Center
Other Department and College Resources
- Academic Advisors/EOP Satellite Office (Undergraduate, non-freshmen)
- AFRS handshake page (student employment opportunities)
- CSBS Student Success Team
- Dubois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement
- M3 Minority Male Mentoring Project
- Scholarships: Department of Africana Studies
- The Black House
Freshman Advising
Other Campus Resources
- Admissions and Records
- Associated Students
- Campus Bookstore
- Career Center
- CSUNasONE (Campus COVID-19 strategies and support)
- CSUN Food Pantry
- CSUN with a Heart (Student Resources Central Hub)
- Dream Center
- Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Financial Literacy Program
- Housing Resources
- Information Technology
- Institute for Community Health and Well-being Website
- International and Exchange Student Center
- Klotz Student Health Center
- Language Exchange/Conversation Swap (language exchange/practice foreign language)
- Learning Resource Center(LRC) (Tutoring)
- Matacare Emergency Grant
- NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Oviatt Library
- Pride Center(LGBTQ)
- Student Housing
- Tseng College at CSUN (Summer and Winter Term)
- University Counseling Services Website
- University Cash Services
- USU Diversity Initiatives
- Veterans Affairs
- Veterans Resource Center
- Women's Research and Resource Center
- African Students Organization
- Black Girl Magic Instagram
- Black Leadership Council of CSUN (BLC)
- Black Male Scholars
- Black Signers Club
- Black Student Success Council (BSSC)
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- CSUN Black Graduation Club
- CSUNaturals YouTube Video (Natural Hair Club)
- CSUN NAACP Student Chapter Instagram
- CSUN National Association of Black Journalists Student Chapter
- CSUN National Society of Black Engineers Student Chapter
- Faithful Black Women
- Matadolls Drill Team Instagram
- Matador Involvement Center (complete list of CSUN clubs, organizations and sororities/fraternities)
- WISDOM Women Inspired to Succeed & Discover Opportunities through Mentoring
- CSUN Office of Student Success
- Interdisciplinary Studies of Africa Minor’s Program
- Model African Union
Black Barbers
Black Anchor Barbershop
21117 Devonshire Street; Chatsworth 91311
(747) 224-0222
Fresh Empire Barbershop
8827 Reseda Boulevard; Northridge 91324
(818) 854-2095
J Cut Barbershop
9545 Reseda Blvd. Suite 11; Northridge 91324
(818) 885-5236
Razor Culture
18110 Northridge Street, #A1; Northridge 91325
(747) 224-0266
Black Beauticians
Black Hair by Tranessa
9231 Reseda Blvd; Northridge 91324
(818) 675-8472
Final Touch Beauty Supply & Salon
9231 Reseda Blvd; Northridge 91324
(818) 772-7888
Hair Escapades Beauty Salon
19537 Ventura Blvd; Tarzana 91356
(818) 213-1429
Kim’s Touch of Class Hair Salon
8801 Reseda Blvd; Northridge 91324
(818) 919-3568
Churches & Temples
Al-Islam Masjid
9960 Canoga Avenue; Chatsworth 91311
(818) 665-3575
H.O.P.E’s House Christian Ministries
10654 Balboa Blvd; Granada Hills 91344
(818) 368-3443
Islam Center of Northridge
11439 Encino Avenue; Granada Hills 91334
(818) 360-3500
Parks Chapel AME Church
1102 Fourth Street; San Fernando 91340
(818) 898-1833
Local Soul Food Eateries
Firebirds Chicken House
21534 Devonshire Street, Unit A; Chatsworth 91311
(818) 477-2440
Hoodbaby Soul Food Restaurant
21418 Nordhoff Street; Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 626-8549
http://hoodbabysoulfood.com/menu
Les Sisters Southern Kitchen
20450 Nordhoff Street; Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 998-0755
http://order.lessisters.com/menu/62298616
Mississippi Georgia Fried
23460 Cinema Drive; Santa Clarita 91355
(661) 443-4646
Black In The Valley
A resource hub for Black businesses, cultural events and general information for the Black community in the San Fernando Valley.
http://blackinthevalley.org/index.html