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Campus organizations collaborated to create Black and Brown solidarity

Features, StoriesAlexa FigueroaFebruary 20, 2024Black and Brown Solidarity, La Voz Latina, The Black Explosion, PLUMAS, BSU, University ArchivesComment

Black students find time to be themselves at PWI

Features, Stories, NewsNyla CherryNovember 13, 2023BSU, Black Student Union, PWI, UMD, University of Maryland, Black Excellence, Nyumburu, Mental Health, raceComment

Students discuss thoughts, solutions in Tyre Nichols Town Hall

Students and faculty gathered at Nyumburu to discuss the death of Tyre Nichols on Monday. This town hall was hosted by the University of Maryland’s Black Student Union.

Local News, NewsBlack ExplosionFebruary 9, 2023BSU, UMD BSU, Tyre Nichols, town hall

UMD's BSU hosts collaborative 'Step Up' meeting with Howard students

The Black Student Union discussed the different levels of privilege and generalization of Black students in their ‘Step Up’ general body meeting on Dec 5.

Local News, NewsIsaiah HayesDecember 6, 2022BSU, Howard University, Step Up

Did Black Love Week showcase all Black love?

The Black Student Union (BSU) hosted Black Love Week this past week with events celebrating Black love. However, with an entire week dedicated to recognizing Black relationships, the events seemed to struggle in representing all Black love.

Local NewsMario MoraisFebruary 12, 2022BSU, Black Student Union, Black Love, Valentine's Day, love

BSU Freshman Council relieve stress with trivia games

Local NewsAmina LampkinApril 4, 2019BSU

Gold all in my Crown: UMD BSU's First Royal Court

In the past, there has only been a Mr. & Mrs. BSU, but this year there is a full royal court comprised of Mr. & Mrs. BSU from each class.

NewsAmina LampkinDecember 24, 2017BSU, BSU ROYAL COURT, First, Black UMD, Class, Mr. BSU, Mrs. BSU, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior