Black students have many options to explore their cultures and celebrate their diverse backgrounds. There are four groups specifically for black students on campus, the largest of which is the Black Student Union. BSU’s primary function is to act as a support organization for students of African descent. The group also sponsors activities to bring more cultural awareness to the University. Some of BSU’s annual activities are its fall reception, Kwanzaa celebration, Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Black Heritage Ball, Black History Month, Black Achievement Night, Black Arts Festival, and the BSU Commencement Ceremony.
BSU is the umbrella group for
black students; there are three smaller groups on campus for black students that are suited to serve
specific needs.
The African Student Association is for University students from Africa. The group’s main purpose is to promote cultural awareness about Africa and African people through outreach programs. The association holds discussions on issues that African students face and explores different cultures and customs. The association has a first-year student orientation to help students adjust the college life and the life changes that come with it. The group co-hosts the International Student Association Coffee Hour and has an African cultural night that showcases African lifestyles and customs through food, dance, theater and fashion.
The Black Women of Achievement is another group under the umbrella of the BSU. BWA focuses on raising awareness of issues facing black women on campus and in the community. The group is a place for black women to meet for support and empowerment as well as being an outreach group on campus. BWA holds events throughout the year such as an annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, Black Hair care day and Ebony Man Showcase.
The third group under BSU is the National Association of Black Journalists. The NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals. The association works to provide programs and services to black journalists and advocate for black journalists worldwide. The NABJ explores issues many minority journalists face.

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