ELIZABETH SUSKI
Special to The Leader
The Spring semester has officially started, and with that comes Activities Night, club meetings and opening events.
Clubs like Black Student Union (BSU) have already begun doing events. BSU held their opening ceremony on Feb. 2 in the Williams Center MPR.
Black Student Union is an organization that gives students of color a voice on campus. It’s a source of support for students of color and affirms their culture.
“It reminds other students that are unaware of what it is like to be a student of color attending a predominantly white institution,” said Nairaysia Williams, a senior social work and psychology major and President of BSU.
The group’s mission is to promote a feeling of unity and pride amongst students of African descent and other members of the college community, with an aim to improve cultural and social development and increase black awareness on campus.
The club provides a safe space for students of color to come together and share their experiences, whether those experiences happened throughout their lives or on this campus.
“We also empower students of color to not be afraid to have a voice,” said Williams.
As February is Black History Month, the club has a lot to look forward to this month.
Black History Month was created by students and educators at Kent State University in February of 1969. The first event was celebrated a year later on their campus.
Black History Month is celebrated today by all groups of people across America.
The month is dedicated to remembering the struggles of African Americans and their mistreatment throughout history.
It is also used to acknowledge the work done by many black activists, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman, who sparked change and new ideas.
The month has become a tool to educate children in schools, as well as the rest of the population. It illuminates an idea of equality and hope for the nation.
Some future events that the club will be hosting include a poetry workshop with Po and re-imaging predominantly white institutions.
The club is also known for its annual fashion show.
Students can find Black Student Union at Activities Night on Tuesday, Feb. 5 in the MPR.
To contact the club, look for them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at “Fredonia Black Student Union.”