Mission Statement
The mission of The Black Student Union (BSU) at Post University is to go beyond the issues and make a change by fostering student development through academics, social services, diversity and to build a cultural as well as family oriented environment for students. BSU upholds and heightens the awareness and friendships between all races as well as cultures. Establishing a sense of unity across Post University for now and years to come.
Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to bring people of all racial backgrounds together on a bi-weekly basis in a mission to provide a constructive exchange, including topics of education, culture, civic duty, recreational events, finance, health, and social events to promote the projects and philosophy of Black Students on Campus. Page Break
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In the 1960s black student unions were created as a stepping stone for African Americans everywhere to voice their social concern and culture on college campuses everywhere. The black student union created in September of 2015 on Post University’s Campus was created to address pressing social issues in the black community while bridging the gap between all races through education. Through the use of planning and strategic management, the possibilities of success of the black student union becomes endless.
The mission statement provided, effectively addresses the concerns of the community as well as the ultimate goal for the Black Student Union. The concern of just being a group on campus but to also have a voice and feel as if we belong as well as learn about who we are. Hence, the ultimate goal would be to collectively strategize a way on how to be affective on campus maintaining the philosophy of the each one teach one
Stewart’s essay “The Field and Function of Black Studies”, he implies that black history is dominated by continuing challenges by its critics and the weak attachment of many scholars to the black studies movement and to black studies units even when the research of such scholars examines the black experience (pg. 45). Statistics show that 70.2 percent indicated that the number of full-time faculty members who have appointments outside black studies and another academic units is stable, proving the fact that black studies has established a beachhead in higher education. This statistic demonstrates how things have been stable in terms of growing the teachings of black studies, which causes challenges. A challenge that can be seen from this issue, is the lack of financial support available to faculty and students. Small budgets are provided to Black Study departments at many universities, therefore, making it difficult to purchase materials and hire more educated, experienced staff
For almost two hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a pivotal role in the education of African-American people, and negro people internationally. These schools have provided the majority of black college graduates at the Graduate and Post-Graduate level; schools such as Hampton University, Morehouse University, Spellman University and Howard University are four universities at the forefront of the advanced education of blacks. For sometime there has been a discussion on whether or not these institutes should remain in existence or if they are just another form of racism. There were also concerning the quality of education provided at these institutions. In my opinion, from the evidence provided in our own world today, HBCUs are very important and significant in the education of black people throughout the nation, and are essential to our society.
As you well know, this country was found by criminal minded beasts, who colonized this area just as they did Afrika in the 1800s. As we had our plantations in the south with house negroes and field Afrikans, we find that this trend has never changed as the years have gone by. Thanks to research done by brutha Cokely, we have found that there is a black secret society that has been closely associated with maintaining the grip of white supremacy on people of color. These same secret societies, these house negroes answer to, have a long history rooted in the physical and mental enslavement of Afrikans around the globe. This black "secret society" is called the Boule' aka. Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, founded May 15, 1904. This is the 1st black fraternity in america and was before the 1st black "college" frat, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.
Students form student government associations to represent and voice the needs and wants of the student body. Rappers travel with entourages, and preachers have amen corners. Surrounding one's self with a cluster of like-minded individuals creates a comfortable atmosphere, that fosters confidence, and makes an individual and his/her ideas appear more credible. People have a tendency to connect with others that have common interests and goals. It is easier to fight for a particular cause, when there are people in your corner, who believe in what you believe in. This has been the case throughout history. Baptist Students created the Baptist Student Alliance (BSA), Homosexuals join GLAAD, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Deformation and women in the LWV (League of Women Voter's) fight for women's rights and encourage active participation of citizens in government. Black people have participated in and created numerous movements and organizations as well. Marcus Garvey's Back to Africa campaign instilled a sense of pride in black people who quoted the Garvey coined phrase "Black is Beautiful." The Black Panther's militant views excited black folk, and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference was a major player in the civil rights movement. Individuals dedicate themselves and their time to organization in order to encourage and create positive change. Though organizations provide structure and a support system they often face their own set of issues, while trying to solve the big problem.
Clearly, HBCUs provide several benefits to African-American students. Not only have they helped to combat the cycle of discrimination that minority students experienced before the civil rights initiatives of the 1960s, but they strive to provide a warm, supportive and inclusive academic environment that addresses African-American college students as a whole person. Additionally, HBCUs are increasing their efforts to ensure that higher education is accessible, affordable and achievable for individuals with unique socioeconomic challenges. Despite obstacles, historically Black institutions will continue to play a vital and significant role in the fabric of higher education.
...old student at Georgia Tech, is a promising one. Against the odds, he has faced the segregation issue head on, and joined a traditionally white fraternity known as Pi Kappa Phi, as the only African American. Even more uplifting is the fact that he is the president of the fraternity as well.
“Members of the Club” written by Lawrence Otis Graham describes the first-hand experience of a black student at Princeton University in the early 1980s. In his article, Graham describes an inability to associate/socialize with both white and African-American students at the university. This case contains important sociological aspects and can be analyzed through the lens of the five perspectives: Societalist, Group, Culture, Network, and Interactionist.
...t the top, but to raise the bar higher for those who are reaching for the top. The men of this fraternity set an example of achievement; they show that being the best isn’t enough. That is why I want to be a part of this fraternity, because I want to be set the example, I want to show that being okay isn’t good enough, and I want to show that being an African-American male, I will not be hindered by stereotypes or any other preconceptions. Being able to be a part of this organization that will push me to be the man I can be, rather than pull me down to a lower level; will grant me the opportunity to be able to show that others can make it, just like I did. Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. is the organization I wish to represent, progress, and be a member of because their objectives and goals, represent what I stand for, and I couldn’t see myself joining any other fraternity.
The issue of whether HBCU’s are still needed have been occurring constantly in today’s nation. HBCU’s have been in existence for almost two centuries now. Their principal mission is to educate African Americans, and they have. HBCU’s graduate more than 50% of “African American” professionals and public school teachers. But, HBCU’s have been facing challenges such as their decrease in diversity, financing, and graduate rates which has caused a speculation of their importance in today’s communities. I believe that HBCU’s are still needed.
One of the most important times of the United States history is the blacks’ struggle to gain equality. During this time, the Civil Rights and Black Power movements played an important role in gaining the freedom that was much wanted and needed for the black Americans. But the two movements gave more to the United States than the freedoms to a race; it influenced other groups such as the student movement. The student movement has shown us that no matter whom you are, you can make your voice heard and change the world.
Johnica Garrett: In order to better ourselves, we must recognize and identify the problems within our community. Once this is done, we must be willing to work on these areas. We must implement programs that encourage unity within our communities. There are rifts amongst all groups of people, but the key is to not let these divisions be apparent to your enemy. An example of this is the unity America is portraying to the rest of the world right now. Despite the many problems we have within our country, our government realizes that we must at least appear to be united in the eyes of enemy. The black community needs to grasp the importance of strategy and competition. We must try twice as hard as anyone else in school and work to prove that we are at least their equals.
Imagine this; the year is 1836. You are a 17-year-old student interested in learning more about the world around you; however, such an opportunity won’t come your way because you are black. Due to this fact you have no hope of furthering your education past the reading, writing, and arithmetic their slave masters taught your parents. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. The minds of many African American’s go to waste due to individual ignorance of their people and thus of themselves. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were put into effect to educate the black mind and eliminate the ignorance. The discussion of whether Historically Black Colleges and Universities are still necessary in the 21st century has taken place in recent years. Within the discussion many debate that due to the fact that the world is no longer like it was in the 1800’s, the time period in which Historically Black Colleges and Universities were created, the purpose of them no longer exists. However, the cultural significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities seems to be overlooked by those who argue their importance and relevance in a time where blacks have the option of attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The purpose and grounds on which Historically Black Colleges and Universities were developed are still being served. The need to increase efforts to not only rouse, but support Historically Black Colleges and Universities is necessary now more than ever in order to preserve our past, fulfill the purpose of our present, and ensure our future.
The African Student Association will be a student organization that create new atmosphere of social interaction and unity amongst the diverse African students within the student body by promoting African cultures, traditions, and heritages to the Salem college community. Having a student organization such as this is very critical to the Salem community. This organization will give different type of African students here at Salem a place they can connect with others who
John’s University, I was able to research housing segregation in the United States prior to the passing of the Fair Housing Act and GI Bill. I incorporated others’ lived experiences, detailed articles, journals, and documentaries from those who were affected by housing segregation. Through this research, I was also able to share my own experiences of growing up in my neighborhood. Additionally, I was afforded the privilege to use my diverse experiences to educate others and serve the St. John’s community as President of the St. John’s University’s NAACP. Through my work with the NAACP, I advocated for my fellow St. John’s students by taking their grievances to higher administration and contemplating solutions to a number of their concerns. During my presidency, we held our largest Founders Day Anniversary Dinner with over 140 attendees, I enacted three new standing committees to our executive board, and membership grew by over 30
In other words, this was multiracial composition of students and faculty in one organisation representing a new dimension in university politics. This multiracial composition and unity was not long afterwards tested, as Zinul Bacchus discloses, with the visit of famed black power leader, Stokeley Carmichael (Kwame Ture). On his visit to Guyana in 1970 as a guest of Ratoon, Carmichael (later Kwame Ture) told a Queens’s College audience that Black power was only for people of African desc...