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KentUnited leaders stand on top of the Kent State University wall in front of the Student Center at the beginning of the protest for Ohio Senate Bill 1 on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Students protest the passage of Senate Bill 1 during KSUnited walk out

Makayla Jones, Reporter March 21, 2025

Students and faculty members participated in a protest organized by KSUnited against the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the Ohio Senate on March 20. The bill, which includes provisions to limit union...

Members of Black United Students stand in front of the Administration building, now Cartwright Hall, in silent protest over their concerns about the need for increased black faculty, students, financial aid and a Black Cultural Center on April 27, 1970.

BUS continues to shape campus culture, advocate for students

Makayla Jones, Reporter February 27, 2025

Most people at Kent State know that Black United Students advocates for Black student rights and equality. Less known is its legacy of activism and role in founding Black History Month, now celebrating...

Marquis Davis looks at two pieces of artwork created by Kalila Ain, Feb. 18, 2025.

Black Brilliance event spotlights importance of Black artists’ process of expression

Aryn Kauble, Reporter February 24, 2025

Kent State celebrates its 55th anniversary of Black History Month this February and is holding multiple events throughout the month. One program held on Feb. 18, titled Black Brilliance, celebrated the...

Maiya Dixon reading a poem during the Kuumba Night located in Oscar Ritchie Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20th, 2025.

Kuumba Night offers reflective and creative art

Evan Schofield, Reporter February 22, 2025

February is Black History Month, and the Black United Students aim to celebrate with Kuumba Night, which occurs every month of the year. The event, held Feb. 20, offered a wide variety of talent and wordsmanship....

BUS's screening of "Judas and the Black Messiah" in Richie Oscar Hall on Feb. 16, 2024.

Black United Students screen ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Friday

Adriana Gasiewski, Beat Reporter February 17, 2024

Black United Students held a screening of “Judas and the Black Messiah" Friday in Oscar Ritchie Hall to reflect on the impacts of the Black Panther Party on the civil rights movement showing the challenges...

Members, Blair Seu, Nora Sone, Hayden Wilks-Mitchell, and Mikayla Perryman of Barefeet Dance Tribe rehearse before performing at Kent State's Juneteenth celebration.

Kent State celebrates Juneteenth with community celebration

Destiny Torres, Reporter June 18, 2023

Over one hundred people gathered at Kent State Friday for the university’s third annual celebration of Juneteenth. Kent State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinated the event,...

After the May 4 Commemoration, protesters opposing Ohio Senate Bill 83 march from the student commons past Taylor Hall on May 4, 2023.

Protesters gather after May 4 Commemoration to condemn Senate Bill 83

Kayla Gleason, Reporter May 4, 2023

After the May 4 Commemoration Thursday, students against Ohio Senate Bill 83 held a protest in front of Oscar Ritchie Hall to advocate against measures they say will change higher education for the worse.   The...

Students celebrate Beta Israeli Shabbat on campus

Alyse Riffer, Reporter February 26, 2023

Hillel, Black United Students and the Center of Pan-African Culture celebrated a Shabbat Friday focusing on Beta Israeli culture welcome to anyone. Student contributors decorated the multipurpose room...

Kent State freshman Daylon Brown is crowned King of the 52nd Renaissance Ball after his showing of a short film he produced alongside an all-Black cast and crew.

A night of velvet, jewels and Black excellence: Black United Students’ 52nd Annual Renaissance Ball

Grace Davies, Reporter November 11, 2022

Black United Students' 52nd Renaissance Ball this year was “A Night To Remember In Black Hollywood” with the overall color scheme of black, wine red and champagne. Eight student contestants each showcased...

A centerpiece from the event.

FAB throws it back with a rap theme night

Anthony Scilla, Reporter November 6, 2022

Flash Activities Board and Black United Students co-hosted an 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s theme night Saturday. The event took place in the recently reopened Rathskeller. The doors opened at 7...

NAACP office next to Kent campus encourages collaboration, revival of student chapter

Tamra McMillion, Reporter July 15, 2022

The Portage County NAACP opened its first office in Kent, and members are now encouraging a stronger connection between the branch and Black students of Kent State. The location initially opened in...

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. dine at the Kent State Student Center on Saturday, April 23, 2022 during the commemoration of the organizations' founding.

Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma commemorate 50 years at Kent State

Morgan McGrath, Reporter April 24, 2022
50 years later, the historic Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma Greek organizations celebrated their monumental anniversary with a weekend full of activities at Kent State. Members of both organizations joined together Saturday on the third floor of the Student Center for food, music, dancing and celebration.