BSU to host speaker series with TV writer and producer

Stephanie Fernandez/ Staff Writer

Samantha Caballero, vice-president of the Black Student Union’s says Black History Month is a time of celebration, remembrance, respect to those who have contributed to the success of the black community.

It’s also an opportunity to honor individuals who are currently creating black history through black excellence.

“It’s vital to have Black History Month because representation matters. Promoting images of accomplishments, accolades, and milestones black people have reached is motivation and confirmation that limitation does not exist despite all social boundaries/barriers,” said Caballero.

The opening ceremony at BBC will be taking place on Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At MMC, Issa Rae, creator, writer and producer of the HBO show, “Insecure,” will be the guest for the Black History Month speaker series on Feb.9 at 8 p.m.  

During Black History Month, BSU will be having an opening ceremony at both campuses. 

Last year, BSU asked members of the FIU community whom they would want to speak at the series. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the council announced the majority had chosen Rae.

The event is free for FIU students, while others have to pay.

“My goal is to educate all members of the FIU community about the beauty of the African Diaspora and how it incorporated into every culture, nationality, and ethnicity,” said Samantha Caballero, Vice-President of Biscayne Bay Black Student Union. “Black Student Union is a family [that] encompasses all and represents all.”

BSU’s closing ceremony will be on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at the MMC campus.

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