Black United Students held a screening of Bring Back Our Daughters, 7 p.m. Tuesday in Oscar Ritchie Hall.Bring Back Our Daughters, an eight-minute film, serves as a commentary on the kidnapping of more...
The sight of a body lying on the ground, in any context, is unsettling. From the body of an ebola victim lying forgotten in the street of Sierra Leone, to an elementary school child huddled during crisis...
Kent State University’s Black United Students hosted a “die-in” demonstration to protest police brutality against African-American youth on Risman Plaza Wednesday.The students, representing...
The ongoing situation in Ferguson, Missouri and concurrent deaths of black citizens at the hand of law enforcement prompts needed discussion and action. We believe emphasis should be placed on the fact...
When the National Guard was brought in to quell rioting in Ferguson, Missouri, some critics began to compare the turbulence there to Kent State’s May 4, 1970 shooting.The city of Ferguson, Missouri has...
While on the Black United Students’ Board of Directors, Marvin Logan had the chance to personally interact with Kent State President Lester Lefton at BUS and diversity meetings and events on campus.While...
Board Members 2014-2015 Black United Students Board of Directors President: Matthew Thompson Vice President: Mamadou Ndiaye Secretary: Jody-Ann Whynter Treasurer: N/A Director of Programming: Leia Belt...
Gene Shelton, professor of journalism, was a Kent State student in the 70s and member of Black United Students. He recalls participating in a walk out, something he had never done before, and how other...
Daria Harven, director of programming for Black United Students, created BUS’ All Black Everything showcase to help African-American students connect with black organizations on campus.“I really did...
Students agree Black History Month is important but believe it has lost meaning since its inception by Kent State’s Black United Students in 1969.“I was the only female African American in my school...
In America, 50 percent of people who test positive for HIV/AIDS are African-American.The DeWeese Health Center, in partnership with Black United Students, promoted HIV/AIDS awareness in the African-American...
During Black History Month, the Daily Kent Stater will feature leaders in Kent State’s African-American community. These people will describe their involvement in the African-American community on campus,...
