Black Student Union Creates Tribute to
Black History Month

As a tribute to Black History month, the Black Student Union (BSU) on campus adorned the college bookstore window display with various African artifacts.  Most of the items are from the African country of Ghana including a traditional dress, a unity stool and a few masks.  Also included was a Moroccon lamp with a goat-skin shade.

BSU member Sherlynn Walker hopes that having the display will get students asking, “What is the Black Student Union? What is it about?”

In addition to showing cultural awareness and acknowledging campus diversity the display also “helps African-Americans on campus add to their inner-pride,” when seeing their culture represented, Walker added. 

The BSU also acknowledged Black History Month in early March with a twofold event. First Mrs. Marlene Hannsberry gave students insight into why February was chosen as Black History Month.  Next Ms. Emma Holmes gave a dramatic portrayal of the speech, Fannie Lou Hammer, a voting rights activist and civil rights leader, made in 1964 at the Democratic National Convention.  Ms. Holmes also recounted a few of the incidents in Fannie Lou Hamer’s life that lead up to that important speech.

BSU members Sherlynn Walker, Daniel Fosu, Valery Nkendong and Constance Grant contributed to the construction of the display.

Learn more about how to get involved with the BSU at GateWay.