Black Entomologists (BE) is an international association serving the professional, scientific, social, and cultural interests and needs of black men and women in entomology (insect science) and related disciplines. The term “black” is inclusive and refers to minorities of different origins and nationalities, including African Americans, Africans, Caribbeans, Latinos, and Native Americans, as well as non-black nationals with interest in furthering the goals of the association. BE is an affiliate of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) with diverse membership list including professors and educators, researchers and scientists from various institutions and agencies, extension personnel, consultants, and students.

The goals of the BE are to:

BE is a 501(c)(3) (status pending) not-for-profit professional association  governed by a board (executive committee) comprised of members. The Executive committee comprising of the President, immediate past President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer, whose chair shall be the President shall conduct the business of BE, subject to provisions of the BE constitution or decisions on policy and actions adopted by the membership at an Annual Business Meeting or at special business meetings of BE or by mail or electronic ballot.

The Constitution of the Black Entomologists (Last Revised in February 2007)

BE operates the same calendar as ESA. Our annual business meetings are conducted at the annual meetings of ESA.

Annual reports

Year 2004

Year 2005

Year 2006