When the words “White Lives Matter” were painted on Kent State’s front-campus rock Aug. 28, Marteashia Thompson, president of Voices of Color, described them as “a direct threat to the Black students...
The Student Multicultural Center recognized graduates and their achievements during the virtual Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremony on Thursday. “Usually with Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración...
An extract from a letter delivered to University administration on Feb. 11, 2020:We represent a coalition of Kent State University student activists and organizations, which includes Black United Students,...
The 50th anniversary celebration of Black History Month at Kent State honored the four men known for starting the celebration, and those who continue their legacy. In February 1970, two alumni, Carl Gregory...
Editor’s note: KW interviewed President Todd Diacon Feb. 13, 2020. The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity.KW: What did we learn from the spring 15-day numbers compared to the...
Students for a Democratic Society, Black United Students and five other groups created a list of demands they want to see in place on Kent State’s campus and presented them to President Todd Diacon Tuesday...
Patrick Ferguson, president of Black United Students, tried to quiet the room as students discussed self-love.“You are all so passionate,” Ferguson said.Black United Students gave self-love their own...
In the wake of a technological revolution, students have a chance to see what social media would’ve been like during the times of May 4, 1970. Mindy Farmer, director of the May 4 Visitors Center, created...
Black United Students hosted its annual Renaissance Ball Thursday.The Renaissance Ball started as a way for black students to celebrate homecoming in their own way.“The Renaissance Ball was started 49...
On Monday Black United Students (BUS) along with the Student Multicultural Center, (SMC) hosted a walk-through museum, commemorating their 50th anniversaries.“This is the celebration of the SMC and BUS...
As Black United Students (BUS) celebrates 50 years on Kent State’s campus, members reflect on the progress the organization has made for the African American community at KSU.“What I think the exhibit...
Black United Students announced Wednesday they will be conducting a counter-event during Saturday’s planned open-carry walk.BUS will hold a memorial service for gun violence victims. The campus organization...
