The Black Student Union is a social club at Prairie State College that is dedicated to celebrating culture and community. We are interested in spreading joy, lifting each other up, and making our college community a better place to be. The BSU is open to all who are willing to join us; I am of course mainly referring to Black students, but this can also include any trusted allies that Black students choose to bring along with them. The BSU is best known for hosting events and activities for students to enjoy on campus. This has included casual fun – such as film viewings or parties– as well as more community-oriented things, like donation drives or workshops.
Upcoming Events
- Open Mic – March 6
- Speaker on Generational Wealth – March 13
- Women’s History Month Book Talk – “Who Am I?” by Jaymie L. Walker” – March 20
- Watch Party with the Media and Entertainment Club – April 17th
- Bingo Competition Fundraiser – April 24
I, Jamel Conner, am the current serving president of the BSU. I am majoring in photography, it now my fourth semester as a student here at Prairie State. If you have any questions or suggestions for our club you can contact me at [email protected].
You can also find me at our regularly scheduled club meetings in the Student Engagement Center (formerly known as the “Student Leadership Center”) on Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
At our meetings, you can also find our secretary, Osariemen O., our treasurer, Princess U., and our advisor, Ms. Helen Manley ([email protected]). If you wish to keep in touch with us after meetings, join the Black Student Union’s official GroupMe for the 2024-2025 school year. Here, you can message other club members with any thoughts you have about the BSU.
