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Black Student Union raises awareness of domestic violence in campus walk

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KRYSTYNA PORTUGUES-KLOS Special to The Leader Over 12 million men and women face domestic abuse every year.  This is a silent issue on campus no longer, as the Black Student Union of Fredonia held a walk for domestic violence on campus on Oct. 28.  The event, coordinated by Tnyas Catalan,......
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‘Black Gala’ excellence: BSU fashion show returns + photo gallery

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ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer With fresh lineups, bolder themes, cultural expression and heritage, the yearly fashion show organized by Fredonia’s Black Student Union (BSU) made its memorable return. This year’s fashion show titled, “Black Gala,” was held on March 25 in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse at 6 p.m.  The focus......
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Black History Month — More than just a 28-day celebration

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NIKKI INDELICATO Assistant Life & Arts Editor It has been 46 years since Black History Month was first designated to be nationally observed in the month of February. Since then, the importance and celebration for it has continued to grow year after year.  But just like any celebration, it’s important......
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Petition to bring Black Lives Matter mural to Fredonia

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ELLE NUNZIO Special to The Leader  In this ever-changing political and social climate, the students of Fredonia’s Black Student Union are taking a stand. A petition was started in the group’s name that calls for a Black Lives Matter street mural to be added to Fredonia’s campus. This mural is very similar to......
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Black Student Union annual Fashion Show canceled

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MARCIA HUNT Special to The Leader  In the midst of SUNY Fredonia’s switch to distance learning, several campus events were canceled to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of these highly anticipated events was Black Student Union’s (BSU) annual fashion show, which faced cancellation just two weeks before it......
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Black Student Union welcomes Dark Yogi for ‘Healing and Revealing’ workshop

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ALYSSA BUMP Special to The Leader “Hello, I am Dark Yogi, but you can call me Dragonfly.” This article will discuss some potentially triggering subject matters, therefore you may choose to not read further. On Feb. 20, Dragonfly “Dark Yogi” Hooks came all the way to Fredonia from Dallas, T.X.......
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Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month at Fredonia

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BRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer This February marks the 44th annual Black History Month, and it’s being celebrated strongly at Fredonia. The celebration will be accompanied by Black Solidarity Week, a spirit week that will feature many interactive activities for students. Responsible for leading the festivities is Fredonia’s Black Student Union,......

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