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Let’s Talk About Black History Month

by Elizaveta Wethington

If you aren’t aware, February is Black History Month. The president of Black Student Union (BSU), Deja Luckett, a senior and political science major, and vice president, Deshun Morris-Campbell, a junior and psychology major, explained that BSU’s goal is to promote awareness of black inequalities and to educate people about black students and social injustice. In February, african americans from all over the United States celebrate and take notice of african americans who influenced and implemented changes in the United States.

 

Luckett and Morris-Campbell hope to educate and spread the importance of Black History Month as well as fight against the inequalities african americans are still facing today. Earlier this February, they hosted a ”Have a Seat at the Table” event to raise awareness and celebrate african american contributions to history. BSU collaborated with four of Blackburn’s clubs to help the cause. Sustainability paid tribute to popular african americans who were known for being environmentalists. Dance Club noted african americans in the history of dance. Lethologica noticed african american writers by showing poems and stories african americans had written . CKI dedicated their table to an african american president of a Black CKI Club with over 40 members at a college up north. Lastly, BSU presented Blackburn’s own african american students who had big accomplishments throughout Blackburn history.

 

If you are interested in learning more or joining BSU, you can go to their meetings, which take place on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Stuart Conference Room in Woodson. If you can’t make a meeting but would like to know more or take part in the organization’s events, email

Deja.Luckett@blackburn.edu or Deshun.Morris-Campbell@blackburn.edu

 

Blackburn is very diverse community and it is important that we face these issues soon because racial inequality affects many communities. Luckett explained, “It’s essential that people are aware of the social injustices that goes on in our society and the Blackburn community is a start to learn and be a advocate for these issues.” Every change starts with us, so let’s use the power we are given to make this world a better place.

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