This history can be traced back to the ‘60s or ‘70s, times in which student activism was prevalent on campus, English Professor Nancy Walsh said, according to a MaCynic article.īeverly Colston, director of the Mosaic Center for Students of Color, said when she first joined the UVM community in 2000 she learned about the New Black Leaders, a previous iteration of BSU primarily active in the ‘90s. (Courtesy of Special Collections at UVM Libraries) “That surely didn’t translate into just activism and activity that’s going to be recorded on the news but also in getting together and experiencing community together and making joy together.” Members of the BSU pose for their club photo in 1990. “Black students were organizing and making community whether or not formally recognized by SGA,” McCallum said. It carries on the traditions of its predecessors while also creating new traditions. To RSVP for the Black student Met Gala event, click here.The Black Student Union creates a space of community for Black students at UVM, said senior Miles McCallum, president of the BSU.Īlthough formally recognized by the SGA in 2004, McCallum said BSU took many forms during its time at UVM. The event is a prom for those who weren't able to go due to the pandemic. The Black Student Union is also holding a Met Gala March 30 from 6 p.m. The club is open to anyone at the University to join. Its 24/7, 365 day time thing," said Gaiter. "And just remembering those who paved the way for us, but also knowing that it doesn't stop at February. Members of the BSU said Black History Month is about progression and never forgetting Black history. "Honestly I am extremely honored that I am in the position and I have the platform to try and get people to join our community and just kind of build a safe spot for them to be in," said Faison. "We really just saw the need for Black students to have a safe space here in Corpus Christi," said Gaiter. The BSU has 13 active members, providing them a home away from home. "I am maybe one of two black people in a room full of 90 people and in San Antonio it wasn't like that," said Faison.Īs of fall 2021, there are about 10,000+ students at TAMU-CC. She said she experienced culture shock when coming to TAMU-CC. "I just want BSU to be able to create a sense of unity," said Vice President of BSU Catana Faison.įaison is a senior and originally from San Antonio. It's giving us a space to be ourselves without any labels, and really feel like we have a sense of belonging," said Gaiter. "When establishing BSU, it's giving us a space to feel comfortable. He said being in the club is a breath of fresh air. The club was established on September 7, 2019, providing support for Black students and the university community.ĭaunte Gaiter is a junior from Dallas. The Black Student Union at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi works toward improving their community's quality of life on campus.
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