Transcript California State University, Fresno Black Students United

California State
University, Fresno
Black Students
United
BSU is an organization to
provide students a collective
voice on campus, provide
academic survival, while
promoting cultural, social
and political awareness.
California State
University, Fresno
Black Students
United
BSU is moving forward. The
Black Students United is a
special interest group at,
California State University
Fresno, aimed at providing a
voice for the black
community.
Mission Statement
Part 1
Black Students United was
created to provide cultural
awareness on the Fresno State
campus, and its surrounding
communities. It is open to
people of all ethnic
backgrounds. The club
ultimately focuses on informing
students, faculty, staff and
other communities about the
history and everyday issues
about the people of African
disapora.
Mission Statement
2
We sponsor social,
educational and community
activities that allow students
to network, have new
experiences, and better enjoy
their college experience.
Overall, just like any other
campus club, Black Students
United strive to be a part of
the rewarding college
experience.
The BDX
The BDX is the
entertainment aspect of the
BSU. Black Students united
dance express. BDX began in
the fall of 2008 and seeks to
express themselves through
various types of dance and
music. BDX is under the
direction of Mikeisha
Tresvant.
A Brief History
Lesson
The BSU was founded in the
spring semester of 2005. It
was established by four
students to foster community
development by raising
awareness of social issues
that surround the
community.
History cont.
BSU serves as a forum to voice
community needs through
educational and community
events. The BSU is a student
run organization that advocate
cultural and intellectual as well
as social change to people of the
African descent. They are
committed to promoting unity
between all ethnicities, genders,
and sexual orientations.
Events
The BSU has promoted and
thrown many events to
reflect their voice in the
community. Some are
Africana culture night and
Brother to Sister, they have
had guest speakers and
performers.
Events cont.
Black Student mixers,70’s
disco and hip hop night,
essay contest and scholarship
as well as many others.
Black History
Month
Although Black History
month was in Feb. the BSU
feels that promoting cultural
events shouldn’t stop then.
As mentioned before the
BSU provides a voice for
people of African descent but
also recognizes the diversity
of others and has an open
policy about its members.