Jasmine Ayanna Garcia | Contributing Writer FIU’s Black Student Union hosted their annual BSU Homecoming, setting the standard high for a weekend filled with cultural celebration. This event occurred at Modesto Maidique Campus on the Tamiami Hall plaza on Feb. 9. Tamiami Hall plaza was flooded with students talking to each other, waiting in line […]
Alexander Sutton | Student Body President Kaily LaChapelle| Pride Student Union President Grace Biggers | Black Student Union President The Student Government Association is saddened to see the closure of FIU’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Social Justice and Inclusion. Although we recognize that FIU’s administration had no choice in […]
Abdul Malik | Contributing Writer The Student Government Association hosted a showcase of student leadership, advocacy, and community engagement at Graham Center. The gathering highlighted the SGA’s commitment to enriching the campus experience and advocating for student welfare across diverse communities. Santana Way, the SGA Vice President, led the event overview of the SGA’s achievements […]
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Black Student Union will host its State of the Union address on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Graham Center Ballrooms at the Modesto Maidique Campus. At the event, attendees will meet the executive board and learn about upcoming events hosted by the BSU. Grace Biggers, a senior […]
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Black Student Union celebrated Black History Month by exploring intersectionality in race and gender with transgender actress Amiyah Scott for its annual Speaker Series on Feb. 13. Elegantly dressed and cheered on by the audience, Scott attended the night in celebration of black pride and queer identity. With Scott […]
Contributing Writer | Hennessy Sepulveda Photographer | Andres Rivera Island vibes were rolled out with carnival-themed entertainment and island-style food and beverages on Feb. 10 at the Biscayne Bay Campus for this year’s FIU Culture Fest. The outdoor block-partyesque event, hosted by Student Programming and Black Student Union, had live music and performances, catering, and […]
Camille Orquera/Staff Writer Angela Rye knows how power and change in the black community comes from solidarity and the strength to band together against injustice. She spoke to students as part of FIU’s Black Student Union’s Black History Month Lecture Series on Thursday, Feb. 13. The conversation was moderated by Esi Fynn-Obeng, an FIU alumna […]
“Wear all black tomorrow in solidarity with the initiative of “I am black but I am also ___,” Black Student Union said on social media to promote their annual BlackOut event. Black Student Union hosted a Blackout photo shoot on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the Biscayne Bay Campus on Oct. 15. The following […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer The Black Student Union, which seeks to unify students of the African Diaspora, marked a 10 year milestone at the University. With three days packed with festivities, BSU brought the celebration to both the Modesto Maidique Campus and the Biscayne Bay Campus. “We are truly celebrating the milestone of the decade,” said […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer Being of dual ethnic heritage or “mixed-race” often means reflecting on what identity truly means. While many feel forced to identify with one ethnicity, others acknowledge that they come from distinct backgrounds and can proudly identify as both. This is the case for Tranae Robinson, vice president of the Black Student Union […]
By Lanna Exilus A celebration of African diaspora educated students on the culture through an organization. The Black Student Union of Modesto Maidique Campus hosted their first “Afro Festa” on March 29. The event celebrated black art in different forms, along with the celebration of their 9th birthday. Live art by local artist, Jimmy Cawille, a […]
By Stacy Marie-Luce Body type stereotypes, the cliché of the “angry black woman,” post-traumatic slave syndrome and cultural appropriation, were among the topics discussed at a forum called “I Am Not Your Negro” on Feb. 22. “To be a black woman in the U.S., you have to be strong and independent. Do what you need […]
